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Vacuum Cleaners Discussions > Re: Oreck vs: Other Lightweight Uprights (At last a NO DYSON thread!)

Re: Oreck vs: Other Lightweight Uprights (At last a NO DYSON thread!)
#1 Yesterday 1:53 pm

Severus wrote:

There are other lightweights worth considering:
Sanitaire SC9050 DuraLite Lightweight Commercial Vacuum Cleaner at 10 pounds.

For what it's worth, Dyson does offer a lightweight vacuum as well. The performance was middling in Consumer Reports, but I mention it because they tend to have fairly positive user reviews.

Although canister vacuums tend to weigh more overall, I'm not sure that they wouldn't be a better option for someone wanting a lightweight vacuum. Certainly with some you feel like you're dragging along a dead pig. However, most of the time, you're just pushing the power nozzle with the canister parked. My mother in law who's in her 70's uses a 20+ year old Rainbow. While it would be heavy to carry everything at once full of water, in practice you don't. The canister rolls, and you only push the powerhead and the hose. Dragging along the canister might be a drag, but in general it sits while you move the power nozzle.

Totally forgot about the 9050.....ive yet to run across one....and havent heard anything on how it performs. wonder if its durability is on par with its comm. red line big brothers tho? Anybody have a chance to test or use one yet?

turtle1

Vacuum Cleaners Discussions > Re: James Dyson carries the tired vacuum industry and just in time for Christmas...

Re: James Dyson carries the tired vacuum industry and just in time for Christmas...
#2 Yesterday 1:27 pm

Severus wrote:

Dustmite,

Thank goodness that someone is taking that Dyson technology and combining it with a decent brush roll and nozzle. Many of the knockoffs clean better than Dyson at a much lower price. Those heavy bagless vacuums are really helping Oreck with their sales.

I agree......they jumped on dyson vacs ...where they fell short...they made an existing product better....giving the people what they want or have asked for...at a lower price.

Who cares who did what first......its whos doing it better at a lower price that matters....consumers could care less who did what first....if they can get what they want at a lower price.....theyll get it....no matter who makes it. it just so happens that this time dyson had to foot the bill on this one.....[his idea ? ]....while others make it better and offering more......it is what it is......land of the free. ''What gave dyson [or vac manuf] the idea that nobody could or would take what he made and make it / offer better....?

turtle1

Vacuum Cleaners Discussions > Re: GARRY VAC.

Re: GARRY VAC.
#3 Nov 18, 2009 1:23 am

harley121 wrote:

Their ad should read, "Garry JUNK Vac."!! All I can say is DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY! When I ordered it, I know I was told that I could return it with in 14 days and THEY would pay the return shiping fee. THEY DO NOT. It did cost me all most $50 to try this light weight piece of junk. RUN DON'T WALK FROM A GARRY VAC!

Bob R.

Baltimore, MD.

Any chance you opened it up and checked out the motor/perf info off of it?....just curious.

turtle1

Vacuum Cleaners Discussions > Re: Oreck vs: Other Lightweight Uprights (At last a NO DYSON thread!)

Re: Oreck vs: Other Lightweight Uprights (At last a NO DYSON thread!)
#4 Nov 18, 2009 1:18 am

dusty wrote:

I would say Oreck wins the under $300 title while the high end goes to the Riccar SL5 with it's metal agitator and lifetime belt. One thing I have noticed with our customers is that the majority of female shoppers prefer the feel of the Riccar unit and especially the handle (SL3's and up) over the Oreck D grip.

Dusty

I totally agree on your sl-5 views.....i only wish it [ sl-3 -sl-5 ] had a metal handle shaft like the orecks.....that to me would make it the champ overall...or at least pretty darn hard to beat.

turtle1

Vacuum Cleaners Discussions > Re: Oreck vs: Other Lightweight Uprights (At last a NO DYSON thread!) Oreck trumps!

Re: Oreck vs: Other Lightweight Uprights (At last a NO DYSON thread!) Oreck trumps!
#5 Nov 18, 2009 1:07 am

Trebor wrote:

Oreck has just introduced a new TOL XL called ' The Pilot' It has a swivel neck and a new double helix brush roll..
Offering upright, hand held canister, battery electrikbroom, and 12 V car vac as a package. No wonder Hoover cut their price!

I like the platinum pilot...nice...but even with the extras its overpriced...even if it is an oreck. I like the $300 oreck set up...great bang for the buck with many years of service life.....some really great upright vacs with a long life are availiable at or under $300.....seems like a good place to start looking...in my view.

turtle1