Last Updated: February 11, 2019 (Refresh Now)
Worx WG518 Electric Blower Mulcher Vac 12 Amp
Last Updated: February 11, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
157
Old Reviews
73
Unverified
4
Spam Test
PASS
Review Analysis - 80 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Build Quality
11worx, toro, metal impeller, leaf, blower
+36%
-64%
" ... The bag is a pretty poor design also, so when you have it on your shoulder its hard to hold it in a way that doesn't block the entry chute to the bag. ... "
" ... Almost ground up my fingers when the attachment popped off. ... "
" ... The plastic used in the housing and attachments feels cheap ... like the type of hard plastic that would crack or shatter if you dropped the blower. ... As others have mentioned, the leaf collection bag comes apart when you are using it. ... Poorly constructed leaf bag ... "
" ... Also has a metal impeller that is much better than plastic. ... "
" ... I checked the impeller to see if it was loose, I notice a lots of play on the motor shaft. ... "
" ... This is easily rectified by holding the handle on the Worx with the other hand, but Toro does not have this issue. ... I owned the Toro only two years and never dropped or mishandled it, so this was disappointing. ... "
Ease of Use
10use, maneuver, little, leaves, light
+100%
" ... (The clogs were easy to clear) ... "
" ... A little hard to take out parts but easy to put on. ... "
" ... Sometimes the leaves get stuck in the in the sucker but its easy to unclog and unload. ... "
" ... Very light and easy to maneuver ... "
" ... so it's a little easier to use. ... "
" ... She said it does a great job of mulching the leaves and is really easy to use. ... "
" ... easy to assemble and use. ... "
Cleaning
10vacuum, blower, vac, gets clogged, easy
+80%
-20%
" ... (The clogs were easy to clear) ... "
" ... Use it primarily to vacuum leaves. ... "
" ... Good blower, didnt tried the vacuum yet. ... "
" ... I would recommend this blower/mulcher/vac to anyone. ... "
" ... I used it immeidately upon receipt and 8 hours later my acre was clean and I was still standing! ... "
" ... Otherwise light cleaning with it and the air blower functions are great! ... "
" ... I use it to clean out my garage, dust off other equipment, and clean the rock garden without blowing the rocks everywhere. ... "
Fit
9leaves, blower, vac, tube, jam
+56%
-44%
" ... Very powerful blower, gonna save me a lot of time this fall. ... "
" ... Can't wait to use it in the fall to see if it shreds leaves as well as advertised. ... "
" ... Took me a while to figure out how it all fits together and converts from blower to vac. ... "
" ... Has more power and has better fit and finish. ... "
" ... Pieces fit REALLY well. ... "
Suction
7vacuum tube, suction, leaves, leaf, blower
+71%
-29%
" ... I was a little excited about finally buying a leaf vacuum. ... "
" ... In mulch mode, compared to the Toro, this had more powerful suction likely due to the opening being smaller, but I had more clogs easier because of it. ... "
" ... Use it primarily to vacuum leaves. ... "
" ... Good blower, didnt tried the vacuum yet. ... "
" ... Four stars in hopes of better carrying strap/harness & more suction to come with newer models. ... "
Storage
7heavy, fills, drag, collection, leaf
+57%
-43%
" ... - small collection bag included. ... "
" ... Bag must be emptied often as it fills fast! ... "
" ... The excellent mulching of the unit should have caused the engineers to do a better job matching the bag to keep the debris inside it. ... "
" ... The bag fills up and gets heavy quick so lift some weights. ... "
Weight
6light, blower, use, powerful, power
+100%
" ... This leaf blower is light weight, quieter then many other blowers, and powerful. ... "
" ... The blower/mulcher is light-weight but sturdy. ... "
" ... Light weight enough for me to use and I like the power also ... "
" ... Since I was working overhead, I wanted something that would be light weight, and this fit the bill. ... "
" ... Best value for a light weight multi tool. ... "
" ... I have only used the blower function but it works great, easy to use, powerful and light weight! ... "
Size
6small, powerful, maneuver, leaves, heavy
+83%
-17%
" ... - small collection bag included. ... "
" ... Very light and easy to maneuver ... "
" ... Very light to lift and powerful ... "
" ... But, needed something powerful for small leaves & branches. ... "
Overall performance
5toro, speed, variable, two, speeds
+80%
-20%
" ... The 2 speeds on the Worx were just fine. ... "
" ... It seems to do a good job. ... "
" ... I've owned both this and the cheaper Toro Variable-Speed Blower, which is probably Worx's main blower competitor. ... "
" ... Has two speeds and extra attachments that I originally thought would be annoying to store, but I like using the thing so much that I just don't care anymore. ... "
Comfort
5worx, toro, popped, hand, easily
+60%
-40%
" ... + light to hold even with 1 hand ... "
" ... The Toro is very stable and can be easily operated with one hand. ... The Worx is best used with ear covering, else (for me) my ears will ring slightly afterwards. ... "
Capacity
4trees, small, recommend, works, leaves
+100%
" ... love it for small jobs around the yard ... "
" ... I have a small yard and young trees. ... If your yard or trees are large, I'd recommend a higher capacity vac/mulcher. ... "
" ... Works great, my lawn looks great, I get alot of value for the money spent and would recommend to my family/neighbors. ... "
Sound Quality
4overall, motor, blower, worx, sound
+25%
-75%
" ... The overall design and engineering of the blower is sub-par. ... "
" ... making a gridding noise like it was grabbing something. ... "
Price
4worx
+100%
" ... Despite the cons, I am still rating this 5 stars for the price range. ... "
" ... Since the Worx is significantly cheaper, there is no question that the Worx provides a better bang for the buck. ... "
Marketplace
4item, gp, fast, com, amazon
+75%
-25%
" ... It does everything advertised. ... "
For Kids
3new
+100%
" ... My husband love his new toy! ... "
" ... I bought this for my daughter and she loves it. ... "
" ... My new lawn toy . ... "
Product Reliability
3stopped, working, vibrating, variable, started
+33%
-67%
" ... Stopped running after a few uses. ... "
" ... I started using it, after few minutes it started vibrating badly. ... "
Cables
3one, use, extension, electrical
+67%
-33%
" ... Don't use a cheap extension cord (with any electrical power tools) Use an appropriate gauge of electrical cord for how much distance you need and you should be set. ... "
" ... The cord stress relief hook is also poorly designed and is almost useless as it won't retain the cord. ... It is no big surprise since it is attached to the plastic adapter with a zip tie. ... "
Design
3+100%
" ... Has more power and has better fit and finish. ... "
Review Spam Test PASS
In order to keep our review summaries as accurate as possible, we aggressively detect fake reviews. We use various signals to detect unnatural patterns and will gradually expose them here.
Specifications
No specs available.