Would like it better if the plug stayed inI got it because I have back issues and the bending to move a canister or lifting to maneuver an upright was not working out for me. Once this is on my back I can walk around freely. It is a little heavy but still better than the options. I can do the whole house without replugging the cord.
The biggest frustration is the plug from the cord to the motor and from the power head to the motor is supposed to Velcro to the hip strap... The Velcro doesn't hold, the plugs come out and if it does stay on the hip your elbow will hit the switch and turn the whole thing off.
Great at getting into corners, great suction
POOR BUILD QUALITYI own a commercial cleaning company, and have several of these types of vacuums on hand. I purchased this vacuum 2 weeks ago, and what a mistake. It has already stopped working, evidently the switch gave out. When it did work, it wasn't very well, and compared to other brands I've tried, the overall quality of the Oreck isn't even close. I will continue using it after it's fixed, but I seriously doubt it will last as long as my other ones have.
Wow! Vacuum like the pros.Upsides:
50' cord - no more plugging and unplugging
Hepa bag and extra interior bag (the inside bag is washable/reuseable.)
Easy to assemble, clean, and use
Comfortable and not too heavy
Quieter than my old vac
Lots of attachments that are easy to take on and off
Good strong suction
Downsides:
The power switch holder falls off the velcro or I bump it as I work
No power rug cleaner (available separately)
The wand tool didn't have a ridge/ring around it so it didn't attach like the other tools and I wasn't sure how to use it. I may be missing something basic...but I read all the things included... Luckily it comes with another type of wand that's larger but works fine.
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