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# **ac kit**

**Skip it**

Weak search conversion (1.0%) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 27Growth 84Conversion 13Competition 54Returns 28Price range 15Avg price 58Brand share 23Review moat 73Quality gap 77

**Growth**

**Great****+81.3%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Quality gap**

**Great****4.3★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Review moat**

**Good****574.57**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Avg price**

**Good****$150.72**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Competition**

**Good****53%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Returns**

**Okay****5.6%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Market size**

**Okay****$112K**

$112K/yr · 72K searches

**Brand share**

**Bad****91%**

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

**Price range**

**Bad****$24.07–$523.40**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Conversion**

**Bad****1.0%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 53% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**10 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**36**

**Top-5 brand share**

**91%**

**Open market**

**6%**

- VEVOR60% - VIVOHOME12% - VTG VOGTEN12% - BUYAUTOPARTS!5% - Orion Motor Tech3% - UAC3% - Open — no brand owns it (4 brands, 6%)

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%5%$6K10%$11K15%$17K20%$22K1101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 28 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![VEVOR 4.5 CFM AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set Single Stage Rotary Vane HVAC Air Vacuum Pump A/C Refrigerant Manifold Gauge Kit with Leak Detector Hoses for R134a R12 R22 R502a R410A R404 R407C](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412IA902LaL.jpg)**VEVOR 4.5 CFM AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set Single Stage Rotary Vane HVAC Air Vacuum Pump A/C Refrigerant Manifold Gauge Kit with Leak Detector Hoses for R134a R12 R22 R502a R410A R404 R407C**VEVOR**$124.33**4.6★112 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ3P8XZX) [2![VIVOHOME 110V 1/3 HP 4CFM Single Stage Rotary Vane Air Vacuum Pump and R134a AC Manifold Gauge Set Kit with Leak Detector Carry Bag for HVAC Air Conditioning Refrigeration Recharging ETL Listed](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51K1nXBEXWL.jpg)**VIVOHOME 110V 1/3 HP 4CFM Single Stage Rotary Vane Air Vacuum Pump and R134a AC Manifold Gauge Set Kit with Leak Detector Carry Bag for HVAC Air Conditioning Refrigeration Recharging ETL Listed**VIVOHOME**$128.20**4.6★4,115 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LBLDZ89) [3![VEVOR Vacuum Pump 7 CFM 3/4 HP HVAC Two Stage Rotary Vane AC Vacuum Pump for R134a R22 R410a R1234YF R32 4 Pole Motor for Automotive Air Conditioner Maintenance Resin Degassing Oil Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416sSl7mShL.jpg)**VEVOR Vacuum Pump 7 CFM 3/4 HP HVAC Two Stage Rotary Vane AC Vacuum Pump for R134a R22 R410a R1234YF R32 4 Pole Motor for Automotive Air Conditioner Maintenance Resin Degassing Oil Included**VEVOR**$135.02**4.1★23 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G38F872N) [4![VEVOR Vacuum Pump 3.5 CFM HVAC Single Stage Rotary Vane Vacuum Pump for R134a R22 R410a Systems Auto AC Vacuum Pump Kit with Oil Bottle for Automotive Air Conditioner Maintenance Resin Degassing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41EhA-Ihh+L.jpg)**VEVOR Vacuum Pump 3.5 CFM HVAC Single Stage Rotary Vane Vacuum Pump for R134a R22 R410a Systems Auto AC Vacuum Pump Kit with Oil Bottle for Automotive Air Conditioner Maintenance Resin Degassing**VEVOR**$58.51**4.4★33 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ3Z6RGM) [5![VEVOR AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set 7 CFM 3/4 HP Two Stage Rotary Vane HVAC Vacuum Pump A/C Manifold Gauge Kit for R134a R22 R410a with Leak Detector Carry Bag Hose for Auto HVAC Air Conditioning](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5161gHVwK5L.jpg)**VEVOR AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set 7 CFM 3/4 HP Two Stage Rotary Vane HVAC Vacuum Pump A/C Manifold Gauge Kit for R134a R22 R410a with Leak Detector Carry Bag Hose for Auto HVAC Air Conditioning**VEVOR**$176.63**4.2★7 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G38JF14F)

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### **Newest**

by launch date

[![VEVOR Vacuum Pump 7 CFM 3/4 HP HVAC Two Stage Rotary Vane AC Vacuum Pump for R134a R22 R410a R1234YF R32 4 Pole Motor for Automotive Air Conditioner Maintenance Resin Degassing Oil Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416sSl7mShL.jpg)**VEVOR Vacuum Pump 7 CFM 3/4 HP HVAC Two Stage Rotary Vane AC Vacuum Pump for R134a R22 R410a R1234YF R32 4 Pole Motor for Automotive Air Conditioner Maintenance Resin Degassing Oil Included**VEVOR**$135.02**23 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G38F872N) [![VEVOR AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set 7 CFM 3/4 HP Two Stage Rotary Vane HVAC Vacuum Pump A/C Manifold Gauge Kit for R134a R22 R410a with Leak Detector Carry Bag Hose for Auto HVAC Air Conditioning](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5161gHVwK5L.jpg)**VEVOR AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set 7 CFM 3/4 HP Two Stage Rotary Vane HVAC Vacuum Pump A/C Manifold Gauge Kit for R134a R22 R410a with Leak Detector Carry Bag Hose for Auto HVAC Air Conditioning**VEVOR**$176.63**7 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G38JF14F) [![VEVOR AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set 4.5 CFM 1/3 HP Single Stage Rotary Vane HVAC Vacuum Pump A/C Manifold Gauge Kit for R134a R22 R410a R1234YF R32 with Carry Bag for Auto HVAC Air Conditioning](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4168u+fcBgL.jpg)**VEVOR AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set 4.5 CFM 1/3 HP Single Stage Rotary Vane HVAC Vacuum Pump A/C Manifold Gauge Kit for R134a R22 R410a R1234YF R32 with Carry Bag for Auto HVAC Air Conditioning**VEVOR**$124.18**25 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G285GQTC) [![VEVOR Vacuum Pump 3.5 CFM 1/4 HP HVAC Single Stage Rotary Vane AC Vacuum Pump for R134a R22 R410a Systems 4 Pole Motor for Automotive Air Conditioner Maintenance Resin Degassing Oil Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51CiezJNtGL.jpg)**VEVOR Vacuum Pump 3.5 CFM 1/4 HP HVAC Single Stage Rotary Vane AC Vacuum Pump for R134a R22 R410a Systems 4 Pole Motor for Automotive Air Conditioner Maintenance Resin Degassing Oil Included**VEVOR**$53.35**9 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1WK9DK5) [![VEVOR AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set 3.5 CFM 1/4 HP Single Stage Rotary Vane HVAC Vacuum Pump A/C Manifold Gauge Kit for R134a R22 R410a R1234YF R32 with Carry Bag for Auto HVAC Air Conditioning](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419I2W6sToL.jpg)**VEVOR AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set 3.5 CFM 1/4 HP Single Stage Rotary Vane HVAC Vacuum Pump A/C Manifold Gauge Kit for R134a R22 R410a R1234YF R32 with Carry Bag for Auto HVAC Air Conditioning**VEVOR**$111.58**16 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1WGRYBQ)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![VEVOR Vacuum Pump 9 CFM HVAC 2 Stage Rotary Vane Vacuum Pump for R134a R22 R410a Systems Auto AC Vacuum Pump Kit with Oil Bottle for Automotive Air Conditioner Maintenance Resin Degassing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WuE1xNpmL.jpg)**VEVOR Vacuum Pump 9 CFM HVAC 2 Stage Rotary Vane Vacuum Pump for R134a R22 R410a Systems Auto AC Vacuum Pump Kit with Oil Bottle for Automotive Air Conditioner Maintenance Resin Degassing**VEVOR**$171.32**3.6★**▲ 103%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ3WX754) [![VEVOR Vacuum Pump 3.5 CFM HVAC Single Stage Rotary Vane Vacuum Pump for R134a R22 R410a Systems Auto AC Vacuum Pump Kit with Oil Bottle for Automotive Air Conditioner Maintenance Resin Degassing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41EhA-Ihh+L.jpg)**VEVOR Vacuum Pump 3.5 CFM HVAC Single Stage Rotary Vane Vacuum Pump for R134a R22 R410a Systems Auto AC Vacuum Pump Kit with Oil Bottle for Automotive Air Conditioner Maintenance Resin Degassing**VEVOR**$58.51**4.4★**▲ 86%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ3Z6RGM) [![VEVOR AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set 3.5 CFM 1/4 HP Single Stage Rotary Vane HVAC Vacuum Pump A/C Manifold Gauge Kit for R134a R22 R410a R1234YF R32 with Carry Bag for Auto HVAC Air Conditioning](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419I2W6sToL.jpg)**VEVOR AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set 3.5 CFM 1/4 HP Single Stage Rotary Vane HVAC Vacuum Pump A/C Manifold Gauge Kit for R134a R22 R410a R1234YF R32 with Carry Bag for Auto HVAC Air Conditioning**VEVOR**$111.58**4.2★**▲ 72%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1WGRYBQ) [![VEVOR AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set 7 CFM 3/4 HP Two Stage Rotary Vane HVAC Vacuum Pump A/C Manifold Gauge Kit for R134a R22 R410a with Leak Detector Carry Bag Hose for Auto HVAC Air Conditioning](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5161gHVwK5L.jpg)**VEVOR AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set 7 CFM 3/4 HP Two Stage Rotary Vane HVAC Vacuum Pump A/C Manifold Gauge Kit for R134a R22 R410a with Leak Detector Carry Bag Hose for Auto HVAC Air Conditioning**VEVOR**$176.63**4.2★**▲ 67%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G38JF14F) [![VTG VOGTEN 4.5 CFM AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set for Mini Split/HVAC/Auto Systems Manifold Gauge Kit fits R134a R12 R22 R410a with Leak Detector Core Depressor Valves 2 R134a Can Taps Storage Case](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/513jEv8jW+L.jpg)**VTG VOGTEN 4.5 CFM AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set for Mini Split/HVAC/Auto Systems Manifold Gauge Kit fits R134a R12 R22 R410a with Leak Detector Core Depressor Valves 2 R134a Can Taps Storage Case**VTG VOGTEN**$133.64**4.5★**▲ 61%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRXCMGSZ)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +81.3% search growth over the last 90 days.

3K2KSpike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 8.2×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**23%

*“High quality tool for a very reasonable price”*

**Value For Money**18%

*“Worth the money”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**11%

*“As advertised”*

**Efficiency**9%

*“Pump worked great”*

**Ease Of Use**7%

*“easy to read and use”*

**Assembly/Installation**4%

*“It is easy to setup”*

**Functionality-Overall**2%

*“was great pulling down a vacuum”*

**Noise Level**2%

*“Quiet operation”*

**Pressure**2%

*“This pump and gauge set saved more quite a bit of money”*

**Durability**2%

*“Looks durable”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Leak-Proof**18%

*“THIS ONE LEAKS”*

**Quality-Overall**14%

*“Low quality”*

**Measurement/Reading Accuracy**6%

*“Gauge set is average”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**6%

*“The instructions suck”*

**Durability**5%

*“Failed after first use”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“THE LOWEST PRICE MAY BE A BIG RED FLAG”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“It doesn't fit tightly at all”*

**Pressure**3%

*“pressure kept dropping”*

**Connectivity-Overall**3%

*“Tightened every connection”*

**Noise Level**2%

*“an audible hissing can be heard”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**20%

**Functionality-Overall**13%

**Compatibility-Overall**12%

**Leak-Proof**10%

**Defective Material/Parts**8%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

**Measurement/Reading Accuracy**4%

**Value For Money**4%

**Pressure**3%

**Suction**3%