The Sandia Sniper 80-3100 is the 12-gallon walk-behind carpet extractor that small carpet-cleaning companies, in-house housekeeping departments, and restoration contractors buy when they need a serious commercial machine without paying for a truck-mount. With a 100 PSI pump, dual 3-stage vacuum motors, and a 12 + 12 gallon tank pair, it cleans like a much bigger machine while still rolling through a doorway and up a flight of stairs.
Built for portable extraction work
Three things separate a real commercial extractor from a homeowner unit: pump pressure that can drive solution through the pile, vacuum power that recovers it before it has time to wick, and tanks big enough to clean a full room without dumping. The 80-3100 ticks all three boxes. The 100 PSI demand pump is the floor of true commercial pressure - it cleans aggressively without sopping the carpet. The dual 3-stage vacuum stack delivers up to 205 inches of water lift, which is the spec that drives faster dry times. And the 12 + 12 gallon tank pair handles a typical hotel guest room, an office floor, or a residential basement on one fill.
Use cases
Hotel and motel guest-room turn cleaning between checkouts. Apartment make-readies, especially in Class B and C portfolios where a truck-mount is not practical. Small-shop carpet cleaning routes - residential and light commercial. Restoration after Category 1 or Category 2 water losses, paired with appropriate dehumidification. School and office hallway interim cleaning. Theater, church, and retail soft-floor maintenance.
What customers say in field reviews
Owner-operators on the carpet-cleaning forums and on Amazon describe the 80-3100 in consistent language: the vacuum power is killer, the machine stands the pile up nicely, it cuts work time compared to older units, and it is a strong price for professional use. The recurring trade-off owners flag is that a 12-gallon walk-behind is slower than a wand-and-hose run from a truck-mount on big square-footage jobs - which is true of every walk-behind. For the work this class of machine is designed to do, owners are emphatic that the dual 3-stage vacuum and 100 PSI pump punch above the price point.
Specifications
- Solution pump: 100 PSI demand-type
- Vacuum: dual 3-stage motors, up to 205 inches of water lift
- Solution tank: 12 gallons
- Recovery tank: 12 gallons
- Chassis: roto-molded polyethylene
- In-line heater: not included on the 80-3100 (cold water only); the 80-3100-H model adds a heater
- Power: 115V, two motors plus pump - run on a dedicated circuit
- Includes: machine, solution and recovery hose, floor wand
- CRI Seal of Approval listed
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the 80-3100 and the 80-3100-H?
The 80-3100 is the cold-water version. The 80-3100-H adds an in-line heater that bumps solution temperature for faster soil release on greasy or heavily trafficked carpet. Most owners can skip the heater if they fill from a hot-water tap; some restoration jobs and grease-soiled commercial work justify the H.
How does the 80-3100 compare to the 80-3200 (200 PSI) and the 80-3500 (500 PSI)?
Higher pump pressure cleans more aggressively but also wets the carpet more, which lengthens dry time. 100 PSI is the standard daily pressure for general commercial work; 200 PSI is the choice when soiled commercial carpet needs more pre-spray contact and agitation; 500 PSI is restoration-grade and used with experienced operators who can manage dry-down. If you are not sure, the 100 PSI 80-3100 is the right starting point for most route operators.
Will it clean upholstery and stairs?
With the right tool, yes. The 80-3100 ships with a floor wand for open carpet. Stair tools and upholstery tools are sold separately. The 100 PSI pump and dual 3-stage vacuum are well within the spec band for stair and upholstery work.
What chemistry should I use?
Any commercial carpet pre-spray and extractor rinse from the major chemistry brands work in the 80-3100. Sandia recommends low-foaming chemistries for any extractor; high-foam product can get into the vacuum motors. Discount Cleaning Products carries pre-spray and rinse from multiple brands.
What dedicated electrical circuit does it need?
Two vacuum motors plus the solution pump pull near a 20-amp single-phase circuit at peak. Plug the 80-3100 into a dedicated 115V 20-amp outlet. Sharing the circuit with another vacuum, a burnisher, or a portable air mover is the most common cause of nuisance breaker trips on portable extractors. Run a heavy-gauge contractor extension cord no longer than 50 feet if an extension is required.
How long does the 80-3100 hold up under daily route use?
Owners running the 80-3100 four to six days a week typically replace the vacuum motors at three to five years and the pump diaphragm and check valves at one to three years, depending on chemistry, water quality, and operator pace. The roto-molded chassis itself routinely outlasts two or three motor cycles. Stock spares for the pump, vacuum bearings, and the on/off switches at the dealer the first time you order so route downtime is minimized.
Where is the machine made and what is the warranty?
Sandia is a U.S. manufacturer. Warranty terms are detailed in the documentation that ships with the machine and in the Sandia warranty registration. Honoring the warranty requires the product to be purchased from an authorized dealer; Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized Sandia dealer.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized Sandia dealer with U.S.-based customer service. Need help choosing between the 80-3100, 80-3100-H, 80-3200, and 80-3500? Call us with a description of the work, and we will help you spec the right pump pressure and heater configuration before you order.
