Milwaukee M18 Compact Handheld Vacuum REVIEW 0882-20

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This is a review of the Milwaukee M18 Compact Handheld Vacuum model 0882-20. It's a versatile shop vacuum for small to medium sized cleanups and has decent suction (40 CFM). I use it to clean around the house, the workshop, and job site, as well as to vacuum the cars and detail my tools after every job. Run time versus charge time is very good when compared to most consumer brands, which take nearly 3 hours to charge or don't have swappable batteries. The Milwaukee's suction decreases with battery power; however, it can be used to collect drywall dust, concrete dust, and sawdust unlike many vacuums intended for household use (i.e., Dyson, Shark, LG, Samsung, Tineco).
I purchased this vacuum at my local Home Depot about a year and a half ago and haven't had any issues. The switch has been an issue for some folks; however, on the rare occasion mine has been finicky, a battery pull or 5 second rest has resolved it. Luckily the tool comes with a 5 year warranty.
***UPDATE: AFTER TWO YEARS OF HEAVY USE THE VACUUM SUCCUMBED TO THE DREADED SWITCH ISSUE SO I SENT IT BACK TO MILWAUKEE. SINCE IT WAS STILL UNDER THE 5 YEAR TOOL WARRANTY THEY SENT ME A NEW ONE. SEE MY VIDEO UPDATE HERE: • Milwaukee M18 Vacuum 0...
HEPA Dry Replacement filters are model 49-90-1951. I've also seen them labeled 29-90-0160.
Filters are best purchased at Amazon. Just check the product description to ensure they're compatible with Milwaukee Vacuum model 0882-20
POINTS IN THE VIDEO
0:24 Top Five Things I Like
0:28 Versatility - What I use it for.
1:15 Filtering (HEPA) - Sanding
1:57 Charge Time Versus Run Time / Battery Level and Suction
2:46 Suction
3:00 Value (Kit Options) - High Output vs. Regular Batteries
3:44 Top Five Dislikes
3:49 Weight/ Bulk
4:06 They could have made it better!
4:25 Volume
4:47 Attachments and Hose Diameter - What's missing?
5:30 The Switch Issue / Warranty
5:55 Other Information To Know - Other Wet/Dry and Dry Options by Milwaukee
6:29 HEPA Filter options - OEM vs. Non-OEM
6:50 Using with Milwaukee's AIR-TIP Vacuum Attachments
7:12 The Wrap Up Summary
Tools and Accessories Appearing In This Video:
MILWAUKEE
Milwaukee M18 Compact Vacuum 0882-20
Milwaukee M18 Compact Vacuum Kit w/ XC5.0 AH Batt+Charger 0882-30-48-59-1850
Milwaukee M18 Compact Vacuum Kit w/ CP3.0 AH Batt+Charger 0882-30-48-59-1835
Milwaukee Air-Tip Flexible Hoses 49-90-2037
Milwaukee Air-Tip Magnetic Utility Nozzle 49-90-2032
Milwaukee M18 Random Orbit Sander 2648-20
Milwaukee M18/M12 Rapid Multicharger 48-59-1808
Milwaukee M18/M12 SUPERcharger 48-59-1811 REVIEW: • NEED IT? MAYBE! Milwau...
Milwaukee M18 FUEL Gen 2 Blower 2724-20
DEWALT
DeWalt Random Orbital DCW210B
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DeWalt Toughsystem Two Drawer Toolboxes REVIEW: • DeWalt ToughSystem 1 v...
DeWalt 20V Max FlexVolt 7¼" Circular Saw SPEED REVIEW: • DeWalt 20V MAX/FLEXVOL...
RIDGID/RIGID (Ha!)
RIDGID 12 Gallon HD1260 REVIEW: • A SUCKER & BLOWER! RID...
RIDGID 4 Gallon WD7040
DYSON - Provides no loss of suction; however, it's not for construction debris and charging time is 3 hours for 15 minutes of run time.
V7 Trigger
V6 Trigger +
DC39
***Always refer to the manufacturer's website or consult the manufacturer for exact product specifications.

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@Kidlomein 2 ай бұрын

Loved the editing in this video. Made watching this interesting and fun

@BruceAlanR 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and feedback. 😃👍

@BennettPictures Жыл бұрын

Damn, I wish the filters were washable! I usually rinse my rigid shop vac filters out (and then dry them with a fan afterwards) - it always keeps them super clean which is the name of the game for good suction

@BruceAlanR Жыл бұрын

Yeah. Whether it’s air purifiers or vacuums, washing HEPA filters in general is tough.

@loganrench5680 10 ай бұрын

I use this for cleaning up when i have to drill a few holes for concrete anchors

@BruceAlanR 10 ай бұрын

Me too! Thanks for sharing that. 😃👍

@loganrench5680 10 ай бұрын

@@BruceAlanR sure beats having to roll out the big vacuum and unwind the cord just to vacuum for 2 minutes and have to wind it back up

@Popajaja Жыл бұрын

I found the same vacuum cleaner with a blocked turbine in the trash. I had to drill two holes in the rotor at the entrance of the turbine and use needle-nose pliers to start the rotor with a relatively large force. Before that, I disconnected the cables from the motor and tried the electronics with a 36V/400W lamp, which works flawlessly. . The engine is running, but the bearing near the turbine has a large gap. Since the whole (engine and turbine) is pressed together, it is impossible to change the electric motor, that's why I decided to install one bearing at the entrance of the turbine. There will be a little more resistance at the intake, but that is not very important to me. In addition, the owner also trashed a working Milwaukee M18 battery with a label saying it was weak? The battery is not weak, but the electronics in the vacuum cleaner reacted to protect the electric motor and battery from excessive amperage. Greetings from Switzerland

@BruceAlanR Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that great story! Sounds like a good find and you're definitely an engineer or should be! 😁 Switzerland is beautiful!

@Popajaja Жыл бұрын

@@BruceAlanR Just to add what is the most likely cause of the failure. The vacuum cleaner (turbine air outlet) was full of fine white abrasive dust as if the user was working without a filter! Logo, concrete and stone dust damaged the main bearing which blocked it. Besides. the vacuum was used intensively, professionally, so that the transparent part (probably PC polycarbonate) became matt as if it had been sandblasted. P.S. P.S. The USA was more beautiful when Trump was President...

@MWDAdventures Жыл бұрын

would you use this for vacuuming the floors and hardwood in the house? Does it keep clean enough for rugs? We are looking at sharks, and Dysons for the house but I am in the Milwaukee world for batteries so I like the idea of swapping batteries vs having to have another eco system of batteries like Dyson or sharks. I also like the idea of using it for the shop or cars.

@BruceAlanR Жыл бұрын

The Milwaukee is good on hardwood floors. I just wish the head was a little wider. With rugs it’s hit and miss depending on the rug pile. The upside to a Dyson is the weight (my wife says the Milwaukee is too heavy) as well as some the Dyson floor (rotary) attachments. The Dyson batteries stink though and tend to only last a few years (and they’re expensive). I recently saw an attachment for the Dyson handhelds on Amazon that allow for attaching a Milwaukee M18 battery. The adaptor looks rather awkward, but I’ve considered trying it given all our Dysons are beyond the warranty period.

@sarahkeeton8599 Ай бұрын

Did you know about the adapter you can buy online to install on your dyson to be able to use power tool batteries? They have one to use with milwaukee/Dewalt batteries and another for other brand batteries. Makes the Dyson worth having!

@BruceAlanR Ай бұрын

I am aware… in fact I made a short about it. 🤣 I’m a sucker for vacuums! Dyson V6 trigger+ (DC35) Battery Alternative - Adaptor for DeWalt 20V Max & Milwaukee M18 #shorts kzfaq.infoZagfWHiv2NY?feature=share

@jdon09 Жыл бұрын

What size brush attachment from another brand do you think would fit . All these attachments and no brush.. crazy! Looking for a portable vacuum for my truck . Any recommendations?

@aaronsolo363 4 ай бұрын

Henry vacuum and some Dyson fit

@willmathews8775 7 ай бұрын

Any chance you’ve used the Milwaukee M12 Hand Vacuum? I was wondering how it ranked up to the M18. It looks to be smaller in size and I’m just looking for something to keep under the seat in my dump truck to keep the dirt cleaned out of an evening. Thanks!

@BruceAlanR 7 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, haven’t tried the M12 handheld (reminds me of the old Dustbuster vacs). From what I’ve read it’s loud and suction isn’t great. I’d say it also needs a hose for better maneuverability in a vehicle. If you try it out please post back. Would love to hear what you think. I have used the M12 FUEL wet dry lunchbox which is stows easily. The lunchbox does fine with dry debris, but shines when draining toilet tanks. Ha!

@nutritious3250 6 ай бұрын

Hm manual says you can use it on liquids. Do i Have to remove the filter then?.

@BruceAlanR 6 ай бұрын

This model is not a wet vac. You can NOT suck up liquids. If you do, it’ll fry it.

@stanleef 4 ай бұрын

Were you on home improvement in the backyard?

@BruceAlanR 4 ай бұрын

Yes! I am Wilson. 🤣

@klapa3225 Жыл бұрын

Can an m18 12ah battery be used on it? thank you for your reply

@BruceAlanR Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I have HD12.0’s and use them. Just makes the vac a bit heavier.

@klapa3225 Жыл бұрын

@@BruceAlanR Then what is duration on? Thank you for respond.

@patrick_jaq 11 ай бұрын

Have you tried the M18 0940 vacuum? Would love to see you review that!

@BruceAlanR 11 ай бұрын

Great idea! I’d review it if I had a budget. 😃 I remember looking at it, but didn’t think the reviews were very good (too many 1 star disappointments). Also seemed rather bulky for the limited dust bin capacity.

@sdmike1985 2 ай бұрын

I'm on my 3rd vacuum it would always turn off so the sent a new one. On the invoice it just says motor is worn and nothing was wrong with the switch.

@BruceAlanR 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing that. I’m really surprised to hear the motor wore out although if it was the motor, it was likely something as simple as the brushes wearing out (the vac doesn’t have a brushless motor). I had to send my vac back to Milwaukee because I started having the “switch issue,” which is not actually the switch, but a faulty sensor. They didn’t bother to fix it and just sent me a new one, which I’m beating the heck out of before it’s out of warranty. 😁

@samuelonthewall Ай бұрын

Mine has the same shut-off problem. Now I'm armed with information I will be contacting them for a replacement. It's terribly annoying.

@BruceAlanR Ай бұрын

@@samuelonthewall just curious how long you’ve had the vac and when it started to fault? Mine started having issues after about a year. I filed a warranty claim and Milwaukee sent me a brand new one so I’m beating the heck out of it. 😂 Just be sure to file a claim on their website vs. calling or emailing. You can see my follow up video here: Milwaukee M18 Vacuum 0882-20 FOLLOWUP! Will they honor the warranty? #milwaukeetools kzfaq.info/get/bejne/irKKftqb3bOpooU.html

@samuelonthewall Ай бұрын

@@BruceAlanR I'm sure that I bought it over 5 years ago. But I have an email thread with Milwaukee from 2 years ago where I explain the problem, initially thinking it was battery related. So I emailed them today and hoping they will pull some strings, even though the warranty is likely expired.

@samuelonthewall Ай бұрын

Why do you say the filter can't be washed? I wash mine all the time and let it dry out before using again.

@BruceAlanR Ай бұрын

Interesting! Milwaukee says the filters aren’t washable, but now I’ll have to try it. Thanks!

@mason7 Жыл бұрын

What battery would you recommend for house hold cleaning?

@BruceAlanR Жыл бұрын

I use an XC4.0 or XC5.0 for everyday cleaning.

@jmaegm 8 ай бұрын

Walmart Hypertough 1.5 gallon 2.0 hp is way better and cheaper but it's corded. Cleans like magic though.

@BruceAlanR 8 ай бұрын

Ha! Thanks for sharing that. I love vacuums!

@rigobertoespinoza1685 4 ай бұрын

Thats the problem its corded

@domferrante1928 Жыл бұрын

Anyone ever told you that you sound exaclty like Mark Cuban

@BruceAlanR Жыл бұрын

Ha! You are the second person to mention it. Now if I was actually Mark Cuban, my videos wouldn’t look as though I live in a cave. 😂

@domferrante1928 Жыл бұрын

@@BruceAlanR hahahaha.

@ariyesh Жыл бұрын

fix those affiliate links

@BruceAlanR Жыл бұрын

Yeah, sorry! I currently don’t participate in affiliate programs, but I probably should.

@sinkingputts Жыл бұрын

I have this one and it sucks. Turns off by itself

@BruceAlanR Жыл бұрын

Ah! When does it tend to shut off? Is it when the motor is over taxed when something clogs the nozzle or is it possibly the switch issue?

@drodriguez3935 Жыл бұрын

I got one also the suction is weak even when clean out

@jeremycrisp4488 4 ай бұрын

I have pulled out the filter and had a fully charged 5.0 battery and it still timed out. I use this for work but it's a pain in the ass. I love the compact size but I hate the intermittent running

@BruceAlanR 4 ай бұрын

Yup! Sounds like a sensor issue. I had to send mine back to Milwaukee because it eventually drove me crazy. See my follow up video here: Milwaukee M18 Vacuum 0882-20 FOLLOWUP! Will they honor the warranty? #milwaukeetools kzfaq.info/get/bejne/irKKftqb3bOpooU.html

@IslandArt61 7 ай бұрын

This unit is the worst tool I've ever bought. As one reviewer put it, pun intended, "this vacuum doesn't suck......at all." From day one it barely could suck the dust and tiny bits on a car seat. Worse performance with the dirt on a car mat. Dust from drilling 4 holes in plaster? Over a minute sucking to the point I had to collect the dust with a brush and push it to the nozzle. I've checked everything, and there are no blockages or obvious reasons for the poor suction other than it's not capable. I don't know what 40CFM is supposed to be like, but If this puts out 40CFM, then that's not enough to suck a tiny leaf or sawdust. In my three decades of buying and working with tools, I've never wanted to smash one against a wall like I do with this.

@BruceAlanR 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. I’m a bit surprised yours doesn’t have much suction. It sounds like something is up with the vac. I recently started having the switch issue (sensor issue) where the vac would turn on and off after 30-40 seconds. Since it’s still under warranty I used Milwaukee’s eService to file a claim and mailed the vac back to them after which they sent me a brand new one. The new one works even better than the first one.

@Greatscar415 22 күн бұрын

Not a good vac

@BruceAlanR 20 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Despite having to send mine back to get a replacement (sensor issue), I use it pretty much every day.

@hhjhj393 15 күн бұрын

I have had this for a couple years, don't buy it. Not satisfied with this purchase at all, so weak.... So so weak.

@BruceAlanR 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. I use mine pretty much every day. I’ve found suction definitely decreases as the filter gets dirty or battery depletes.