Milwaukee Tool Unlocks the HVACR Industry’s First Fully Cordless Service Calls

A Cordless System for Service Calls

While the M18™ Brushless Refrigerant Recovery Machine is a breakthrough on its own, its true impact is realized when paired with the M18 FUEL™ 5 CFM Vacuum Pump, a proven solution that has been a key part of HVAC technicians’ evacuation workflows since its introduction.

Together, these two solutions deliver the industry’s first fully cordless recovery and evacuation system, allowing technicians to complete critical HVAC service tasks without ever plugging in.

The M18 FUEL™ 5 CFM Vacuum Pump delivers instant power and fast evacuations, powered by the M18™ battery platform. Designed with HVAC technicians in mind, the pump minimizes setup and teardown time, enabling users to complete jobs more efficiently and move on to the next call.

Featuring a POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor, the vacuum pump delivers evacuations as fast as corded solutions during system pulldowns. For manifold setups, the pump’s industry first Manifold Mode maximizes speed and runtime, delivering up to 90 minutes of runtime per charge. For direct connections using large hoses, Default Mode provides up to 60 minutes of runtime, ensuring flexibility across a wide range of applications.

With ½”, ⅜”, and ¼” ports, the pump supports fast evacuations, especially when paired with large diameter hoses. Integrated features such as an isolation ball valve for easy battery changes, an internal check valve to protect system vacuum, and a gas ballast valve that reduces oil changes further enhance productivity and long term durability.

Designed From Real User Feedback for Real Jobsite Solutions

Every feature of Milwaukee’s cordless HVAC solutions are rooted in direct feedback from professionals working in the field. Technicians consistently cited frustrations with corded equipment, including time lost searching for power, safety concerns from extension cords, and disruptions to homeowners and building occupants.

By listening to those challenges, Milwaukee engineered a system that allows technicians to complete recovery and evacuation without cords, generators, or temporary power. This cordless workflow reduces setup time, improves safety, and creates a cleaner, more professional jobsite experience.

Both the M18™ Brushless Refrigerant Recovery Machine and the M18 FUEL™ 5 CFM Vacuum Pump are A2L compatible, giving technicians confidence as the industry transitions to modern refrigerants. Together, they deliver a solution that meets today’s regulatory requirements while addressing the real world demands technicians face every service call.

One Battery System Powering the Entire Job

Milwaukee Tool’s commitment to productivity extends beyond individual tools. Both solutions are fully compatible with the M18™ battery platform, which now includes more than 300 solutions across multiple trades. This system based approach allows HVAC professionals to power an entire day’s work, from recovery and evacuation to cutting, fastening, and installation, on a single battery platform.

By continuing to invest in performance driven, trade focused solutions, Milwaukee is redefining what cordless technology can achieve in traditionally corded spaces. The combination of the M18™ Brushless Refrigerant Recovery Machine and M18 FUEL™ 5 CFM Vacuum Pump marks a significant milestone for the HVAC industry, delivering unmatched convenience, productivity, and confidence on every service call.