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ORECK - The business, the history, the machine, the man and related.

(Below: Oreck 1979 to 2008)

  < yr. 1979  < yr. 5/2008

ORECK's latest vacuums returned to the Consumer Reports ratings in October 2008 and fared decently.  The Titanium is the latest ORECK XL21 top of the line and comes in at number 10.  The XL Deluxe is new for ORECK as well.  Both models rate Excellent for barefloors and emissions while the XL Deluxe also scores Excellent in pet hair removal and trumps the higher priced Titanium which only musters a Good.

The ORECK Canister [Dutch Tech] also gets Excellent in barefloors, emissions, and pet hair removal as well as a noteworthy Very Good for noise.

Carmine D.

Check out their newly redesigned machines at www.oreck.com.

I assume the motors are the same, but has anyone tried these out by chance?

Hi Vaclov:

Not yet had the pleasure but it is definitely on my to do list.  I'll probably trade my current XL Classic for one of the newer ORECK models if I can negotiate a decent deal with the local ORECK HOME CLEANING CENTER.  BTW, note the edge cleaners on the new models.  Can't miss them in the video photo with the 360 degree view.  They are among the best designed/functioning in the vacuum industry, IMHO.

Carmine D.

CarmineD wrote:

Carmine excuse me if this has been discussed earlier as I did not read the 200 responses, my wife used Oreck for years and now being a Riccar dealer she loves our RSL3 8 lb, have you tried one? a little noisey but blows the Oreck out of the water a far as performance

Actionvac wrote:

Hi Actionvac,

What are the diffferences in performance.

Thanks,

Venson

Actionvac wrote:

RICCAR/Simplicity are a notch above the ORECK.  But I only paid $150 for the new ORECK XL Classic, I had to buy.  And I purchased and gifted 3 more away to family members at the same price.  My dear Wife and I are very pleased with the ORECK's performance for our home and our cleaning needs.  We've used it daily since April 2007.  So the ORECK is a keeper, tho I may trade up depending on the deal.  I may even trade up to the Freedom/RSL4 if the price is right.

I mentioned I'm overdue for the MIELE demo on the S7.  The store owner/operator is also a RICCAR/SIMPLICITY dealer and supposed to have the new RSL4.

Carmine D.

Had a look on the Oreck USA website and whats the difference on the 'new' Oreck to the old ones, just a redesigned head and bag!?

DC18

Hello DC18:

From my observations and conclusions, it is a makeover to become more appealing to vacuum users of all ages: Young and old alike.  It still has its original trademark features: Simple, light, easy to use and store.  And lasts forever.

Carmine D.  

CarmineD wrote:

Hi Carmine,

Not meanning to be redundant, it may have already been mentioned that a truck load of popular vacuums have gone from "facelkift" to "facelift" for years with little significant change internally.  By the way, I checked out Kirby's site and noticed that  they're not bothering to show a complete image of the Sentria -- jus a picture of a salesman at the door with a big box -- maybe because it needs a new face too.

http://www.kirby.com

Venson.

Hello Venson:

Not redundant.  It is a real issue for the likes of Kirby, Royal, ORECK, Filter Queen, and others who pride themselves on their classic look, feel, and function.  How much change is enough but not too much to rattle/upset your customer base.  Like HOOVER with the WindTunnel and Constellation!  Classics that sell forever.

The Coke case of the 80's is a classic, no pun intended.  In the 80's Coke Classic had to re-invent itself and it went too far.  Their loyal drinking customers shunned it.  In no time, Coke management had to bring back the Classic formula and let it coexist with its new version.  Lesson learned.  Add new products.  Open new markets.  Lower the price.  Change the packaging.  But keep the tried and true trademark product intact.  ORECK has served Dave and his customer base well for over 45 years.  It's passed the test of time in good and bad times.  Why make wholesale changes and risk it all?  Especially in bad economic times like these.

Carmine D.