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VALIANT FIR274 Review | 37 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Power:1000 WCapacity:20 LWeight:3.5 kgNoise Level:78 dBTank Material:metal

VALIANT FIR274 Review: Compare 37 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Ash Vacuums category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Ash Vacuums category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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▲ Better than 64% of models
Score components

80%

7.6

Technical Score

20%

7.8

User score

▲Better than 64% of ash-vacuums
7.6

Technical Score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Ash Vacuums category across these key areas: Performance, Design, Filter & Accessories.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Ash Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 64% of models
Score components

60%

7.8

Performance

25%

7.7

Filter & Accessories

15%

6.6

Design

▲Better than 64% of ash-vacuums
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Ash Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Ash Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on 170 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
▼Worse than 63% of ash-vacuums
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Verdict

The Valiant FIR274 is a compact ash vacuum with a 20-litre metal tank and a 1000 W motor, with some versions specified at 800 W. Its washable HEPA filter and fabric prefilter, 1.2 m metal-lined hose and reverse blower function suit household fireplace and barbecue cleanup. Fine ash can clog the filter during longer sessions, and it is not suitable for liquids, glowing embers or professional soot removal.

Technical Specifications of ash vacuum VALIANT FIR274

Technical Score
Technical score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Ash Vacuums category across these key areas: Performance, Design, Filter & Accessories.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Ash Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 64% of models
Score components:

60%

7.8

Performance

25%

7.7

Filter & Accessories

15%

6.6

Design

7.6
VALIANT FIR274 has a technical score of 7.6 points, which is higher than 63.8% of products in this category.
User score
User score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Ash Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Ash Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on 170 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.8
VALIANT FIR274 has a user score of 7.84 points, which is lower than 62.8% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Ash Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Ash Vacuums category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 56% of models
Popularity:
VALIANT FIR274 has a popularity score of 7 points, which is higher than 56.4% of products in this category.
7.0
VALIANT FIR274 has a popularity score of 7 points, which is higher than 56.4% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Ash Vacuums category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Ash Vacuums category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.3
VALIANT FIR274 has a value-for-money score of 8.3 points, which is higher than 56.4% of products in this category.
Wet & Dry
no
Wet & Dry
no
▼ Worse than 10% of models
This ash vacuum is limited to dry cleaning; this feature is present in 9.6% of ash vacuums.
Cordless
no
Cordless
no
▼ Worse than 7% of models
This ash vacuum requires a power cable; this feature is present in 7.5% of ash vacuums.
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This ash vacuum operates without a dust bag, a feature found in 98.9% of ash vacuums.
Power
1,000 W
Power
1,000 W
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <600 W – >1.2k W
This ash vacuum has a rated power of 1,000 W, which is lower than that of 54.8% of ash vacuums and equal to that of 12.9% of them.
Capacity
20 L
Capacity
20 L
▲ Better than 55% of models
Market range: <10 L – >20 L
This ash vacuum has a container capacity of 20 L, which is larger than that of 55.3% of ash vacuums and equal to that of 37.2% of them.
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Tank Material
metal
Tank Material
metal
▼ Worse than 50% of models
This ash vacuum uses metal for its tank, which is less durable than the tank materials used by 50% of ash vacuums and comparable in durability to those used by 50% of them.
Power Cable Holder
?
Power Cable Length
3 m
Power Cable Length
3 m
▲ Better than 58% of models
Market range: <1.5 m – >4 m
This ash vacuum has a power cable measuring 3 m, which is longer than that of 57.9% of ash vacuums and the same length as that of 14.5% of them.
Operating Radius
4.2 m
Operating Radius
4.2 m
▲ Better than 61% of models
Market range: <2.5 m – >7 m
This ash vacuum has an operating radius of 4.2 m, which is greater than that of 60.8% of ash vacuums and equal to that of 1.3% of them.
Suction Hose Diameter
40 mm
Suction Hose Diameter
40 mm
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <31.8 mm – >38.5 mm
This ash vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 40 mm, which is wider than that of 95.7% of ash vacuums and equal to that of 2.9% of them.
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HEPA Filter
yes
HEPA Filter
yes
▲ Better than 13% of models
This ash vacuum includes a HEPA filter, a feature found in 86.8% of ash vacuums.
Sponge Filter
no
Sponge Filter
no
▼ Worse than 6% of models
This ash vacuum does not include a sponge filter; this feature is present in 6.4% of ash vacuums.
Washable Filter
yes
Washable Filter
yes
▲ Better than 11% of models
This ash vacuum uses a washable filter, a feature found in 89.4% of ash vacuums.
Automatic Filter Cleaning
no
Automatic Filter Cleaning
no
▼ Worse than 12% of models
This ash vacuum requires manual filter cleaning; this feature is present in 11.7% of ash vacuums.
Reinforced Metal Hose
yes
Reinforced Metal Hose
yes
▲ Better than 3% of models
This ash vacuum includes a reinforced metal hose, a feature found in 96.8% of ash vacuums.
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VALIANT FIR274 vs the average ash vacuum

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  • 2 L more container capacity
    Capacity
    20 L
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 L – >20 L
    This ash vacuum has more container capacity than the average ash vacuum (20 L vs 18 L). The average ash vacuum has a container capacity of 18 L.
    20 L vs 18 L
  • 5 mm wider suction hose
    Suction Hose Diameter
    40 mm
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <31.8 mm – >38.5 mm
    This ash vacuum has a wider suction hose than the average ash vacuum (40 mm vs 35 mm). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    40 mm vs 35 mm
  • Universal floor nozzle
    Universal Floor Nozzle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This ash vacuum includes a universal floor nozzle, while the average ash vacuum does not include a universal floor nozzle.
  • 0.2 m longer suction hose
    Suction Hose Length
    1.2 m
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <0.85 m – >1.8 m
    This ash vacuum has a longer suction hose than the average ash vacuum (1.2 m vs 1 m). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose length of 1 m.
    1.2 m vs 1 m
  • 10.3% lighter
    Weight
    3.5 kg
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <2.3 kg – >6 kg
    40% lighter: this ash vacuum is lighter than the average ash vacuum (3.5 kg vs 3.9 kg).
    3.5 kg vs 3.9 kg
  • 0.7 m greater operating radius
    Operating Radius
    4.2 m
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <2.5 m – >7 m
    This ash vacuum has a greater operating radius than the average ash vacuum (4.2 m vs 3.5 m). The average ash vacuum has an operating radius of 3.5 m.
    4.2 m vs 3.5 m
  • 0.5 m longer power cable
    Power Cable Length
    3 m
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >4 m
    This ash vacuum has a longer power cable than the average ash vacuum (3 m vs 2.5 m). The average ash vacuum has a power cable of 2.5 m.
    3 m vs 2.5 m
  • 1 dB lower operating noise
    Noise Level
    78 dB
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <72 dB – >84 dB
    This ash vacuum operates more quietly than the average ash vacuum (78 dB vs 79 dB). The average ash vacuum operates at 79 dB.
    78 dB vs 79 dB
  • 2% better value for money
    VALIANT FIR274 offers better value for money than the average ash vacuum (8.34 vs 8.2).
    8.34 vs 8.17
  • 10.9% more popular
    VALIANT FIR274 is more popular than the average ash vacuum (7.01 vs 6.3).
    7.01 vs 6.33
  • 2 L more container capacity
    Capacity
    20 L
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 L – >20 L
    This ash vacuum has more container capacity than the average ash vacuum (20 L vs 18 L). The average ash vacuum has a container capacity of 18 L.
    20 L vs 18 L
  • 1 dB lower operating noise
    Noise Level
    78 dB
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <72 dB – >84 dB
    This ash vacuum operates more quietly than the average ash vacuum (78 dB vs 79 dB). The average ash vacuum operates at 79 dB.
    78 dB vs 79 dB
  • 5 mm wider suction hose
    Suction Hose Diameter
    40 mm
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <31.8 mm – >38.5 mm
    This ash vacuum has a wider suction hose than the average ash vacuum (40 mm vs 35 mm). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    40 mm vs 35 mm
  • 0.2 m longer suction hose
    Suction Hose Length
    1.2 m
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <0.85 m – >1.8 m
    This ash vacuum has a longer suction hose than the average ash vacuum (1.2 m vs 1 m). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose length of 1 m.
    1.2 m vs 1 m
  • 10.3% lighter
    Weight
    3.5 kg
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <2.3 kg – >6 kg
    40% lighter: this ash vacuum is lighter than the average ash vacuum (3.5 kg vs 3.9 kg).
    3.5 kg vs 3.9 kg
  • 0.7 m greater operating radius
    Operating Radius
    4.2 m
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <2.5 m – >7 m
    This ash vacuum has a greater operating radius than the average ash vacuum (4.2 m vs 3.5 m). The average ash vacuum has an operating radius of 3.5 m.
    4.2 m vs 3.5 m
  • 0.5 m longer power cable
    Power Cable Length
    3 m
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >4 m
    This ash vacuum has a longer power cable than the average ash vacuum (3 m vs 2.5 m). The average ash vacuum has a power cable of 2.5 m.
    3 m vs 2.5 m
  • Universal floor nozzle
    Universal Floor Nozzle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This ash vacuum includes a universal floor nozzle, while the average ash vacuum does not include a universal floor nozzle.
  • 200 W less motor power
    Power
    1,000 W
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <600 W – >1.2k W
    This ash vacuum has less motor power than the average ash vacuum (1000 W vs 1200 W). The average ash vacuum has a motor power of 1200 W.
    1,000 W vs 1,200 W
  • 2% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Ash Vacuums category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Ash Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    VALIANT FIR274
    the average ash vacuum
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    VALIANT FIR274 has a lower user score than the average ash vacuum (7.84 vs 8.000).
    7.84 vs 8
  • 22.2% more expensive
    VALIANT FIR274 is more expensive than the average ash vacuum (£55 vs £45).
    £55 vs £45
  • 2% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Ash Vacuums category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Ash Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    VALIANT FIR274
    the average ash vacuum
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    VALIANT FIR274 has a lower user score than the average ash vacuum (7.84 vs 8.000).
    7.84 vs 8
  • 22.2% more expensive
    VALIANT FIR274 is more expensive than the average ash vacuum (£55 vs £45).
    £55 vs £45
  • 200 W less motor power
    Power
    1,000 W
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <600 W – >1.2k W
    This ash vacuum has less motor power than the average ash vacuum (1000 W vs 1200 W). The average ash vacuum has a motor power of 1200 W.
    1,000 W vs 1,200 W

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Third-party reviews

Based on 170 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about VALIANT FIR274?

  • Saves household upright vacuum cleaners from damage and fine dust contamination.
  • Efficient performance on wood-burning stoves, open fires, and barbecues.
  • Generous 20-litre capacity holds a large amount of ash and reduces the frequency of emptying.
  • Dual-filtration system (HEPA filter and cloth pre-filter) successfully keeps fine dust levels to a minimum inside the room.
  • Cleans fireplaces significantly faster and with less mess compared to a traditional shovel and brush.

What customers dislike about VALIANT FIR274?

  • The filter clogs easily and requires frequent washing or cleaning if used for fine coal soot.
  • The internal motor tends to get quite hot after just a few minutes of continuous operation.
  • Requires the filter to be cleaned out manually after each use to maintain proper suction power.
  • The 1.2-meter flexible hose can feel a bit short for reaching deeper or awkwardly shaped recesses.

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