Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

 The new Riccar SL5 now has a V belt with lifetime warranty.  Anyone think Oreck will finally make a change to their system to keep up?  With the SL1 and SL4 faring so well in Consumer Reports I would think David and the gang may want to finally change how their machine works.

Dusty

Thank you Vacuuman for the update on the Ultra Lightweight and new Clean and Light.  Makes alot of sense.  My HOOVER sources were mid August 2006, when I purchased a HOOVER WT.  Things change.

In August 2006 I went shopping in the HOOVER stores [2 now 1] here in Las Vegas who carried and sold the HOOVER Ultra Lightweight Tacony sourced vacuum.  I expressed an interest in buying the Ultra Lightweight when HOOVER ran a $100 off sale.  Alot off on that particular model and MSRP.  Almost did! 

I asked the draws backs about buying a sourced vacuum from HOOVER that was made by Tacony.  I was told by both stores' staffs what I posted here about not getting the fans and having to buy the motor.  Opted against buying it and went with the HOOVER WT Supreme.  A good choice.

Carmine D.

Where cans one see this SL5 we speak of?  I looked on the Riccar website and the RSL4 (which I own) is the newest model listed in the supralites.

Just wrote:
It should be up on the site soon.  I've seen promo literature and hope to have the machines in the next couple weeks.  There is also a new commercial unit on the way too.

Dusty

Mike_W wrote:


The new "8lb." should be out by Aug.  They will be an improvement, eventhough there was not much to improve on.  Having a belt, that will not need to be changed often, will help. 

Mike_W wrote:

I agree, I can't think of alot on the SL4 that needs improvement.  I haven't had belt issues, though I have only had mine since Feb.  If there were any improvements I would suggest, it would be the noise level. I still think the motor is screechy, but it does a wonderful job for a little guy.

Forgive me for asking but are these models comparable to the old supra lite,and freedom uprights,

MOLE

The RSL4 is a Surpalite.  (Riccar) .  It is a really good machine, and my mother can run it from her wheelchair if she has the desire.

Shame on you J.P.T. you should get your mom a housekeeper,at least twice a week............

mole

mole wrote:
Hi Mole,

Yep, they are variations on the original supralite which is still being sold.  New models have switches moved up to an ergonomic hand grip, rubber wheels so bare floors don't get scratched, and hepa bags.

Dusty

mole wrote:

Mole,

She has one. . .ME!!  Notice I said "If she has the desire".  She only had the desire once since I had the machine, and that was because she spilled some cornflakes.