Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

Hey guys, if I could get some help on this one I would appreciate it. I have an elderly aunt in need of a replacement Bissell Prolite. The motor on hers is shot, brushes, everything just shot. I took it into the local guy and he said 90 bucks for a new motor and housing as the motor got so hot it torched the housing. He also suggested a Powr-Flite which is who hold the patent on that design now. She is adamant she wants another Prolite if one can be found as she has a ton of bags etc for this one. If anyone knows of a local dealer or internet presence that has even a used Prolite to be had, I would greatly appreciate it. I found one guy who has a local shop in Nevada but he wants 300 for his "last one" because its a collector's item now. I told him pass. Hope everyone's summer is going well. Still using the Healthy Home vac and still going strong, had to supplement it with a cheap plastivac for downstairs though, UGH... 40 pounds is a lot to lift up and down the basement stairs.

lazaruspup wrote:

Hello Lazaruspup:

We really do love our elders!  It's good for them not to mellow. 

Sounds like the ORECK's are JC Penny exclusives.  The models are atypical for ORECK.  Auntie can easily uprgrade to HEPA rating, I believe, by using the better ORECK bags.  But, I don't think its necessary and/or worthy of the additional expense.  Almost 2X the price.  Careful on the Craigslist of NIB rating for the ProlIte.  It's easy to say even tho it's not the case.  You wouldn't want to make the drive and open just to find a slightly used PL being passed off as NIB.  Keep us posted on your progress.

Carmine D.

Venson wrote:

hi venson

no i am not a brave man...ive learned ALOT about what  NOT TO DO AND SAY to my wife of almost 2yrs.

and i hope i never need that room....but thank you.

CarmineD wrote:

hi carmine

now  thats a pro.....you can wheel and deal with the best. ..and i envy you on your soon to be purchased  silver.

ive heard many say it is an outstanding vac..[ and u must update ]..that they keep getting better. and  to have the xl as a back-up or

better yet as a gift...now thats got  WOW factor all over it....not to mention that youll definately be remembered when

santa comes.

lazaruspup wrote:

I agree with Carmine....buyer beware! never know what your gonna get.

i think once she has demoed the orecks availiable in the oreck showroom shell see just how great they are..and super light.

The prolite is a really good vac..but heavier than 10lbs by far. alot louder also.  no warranty as is ...means you foot the bills.

with the oreck you get a peace of mind warranty with at least 15yrs life worth of service....and a stellar reputation to back it up.

customer service is the best out there....hands down.  its a durable solid performer that will last.

But this just my view of the oreck...i own one and wish i had another....but whatever you buy , make sure you have a warranty. 

and be sur to keep us posted on what you got and how well it works.

happy shopping.

retardturtle1 wrote:

Hello 'turtle1'

If the ORECK store manager agrees with the purchase terms we have a deal.  If not, I'll pass and make the best price/deal I can on the Steam It.  If I were a hard nose, I'd nix the Steam It purchase too if I couldn't get the ORECK Silver for $199.  And depending on how it goes, that's still an option for me.  Tough times call for tough actions.

The present ORECK Classic XL that I'm using will be gifted to the local Church Office.  The Church offices/cubicles are carpeted and there are about 9-12 women, not counting the Pastor, who are paid/volunteers who run the business affairs of the Church.  The current ORECK is ideal for them and their use.  It can be kept in the office for ready use, unlike the full size vacuums which are stored and pulled out for daily/weekly vacuuming by the maintenance and clean up staff.

Carmine D.

CarmineD wrote:

hi carmine

i say play a little hard ball.....its a buyers market right now. the illusion  that your willing to go elsewhere...is just as good as the real thing.

a sale with a little less profit is far better than no profit at all......and plenty other dealers who will take it.

great idea...the church. not only will you be a favorite with the ladies of the office....but with the big guy in the sky...

yeah id say you got some good crdit with the big guy carmine.

CarmineD wrote:

Carmine,  which new Oreck do you plan to buy?  Do you think that each steo up in the Oreck line is worth the $100 upcharge? I am talking about improved cleaning performance.  Not the gimmich give aways.

retardturtle1 wrote:

Hello 'turtle1'

Haggling comes natural with me.  I enjoy it!  Never have enough credit with the Big Man upstairs.  Can always use more!

Carmine D.

HARDSELL wrote:

Two, HS.  The Steam It and ORECK Silver Series upright if the price is right.  The MSRP on the SI is $169.  And a sale on the Silver Series for $199 solo thru July 31 with a trade.  I want the $199 price and no trade because I'm buying the Steam It too.

No more a gimmick than your fave brand including a free DC16 [MSRP $149-$199] with the purchase of a $500 upright.  Same same.  Save Dave ORECK did it first and your company copied him. 

Is the ORECK worth the extra money as you go up the product line.  Ask the customers who buy the higher priced ORECK's.  ORECK gives its customers their money's worth.  In the final analysis, that's what matters.

Carmine D.

BTW HS FWIW:  My property taxes went down $800 for the year.  I never appealed in person/writing.  Save the outcry of the citizenry in my County who staged taxpayer sit-ins and demonstrations at the regularly scheduled County Council meetings.  As I said last year they would, not just in my County, but around the country. 

CarmineD wrote:

Can't find your prices on the Oreck site.  Prices are $299, 399, 499 and 599.  In the past at least 3 stores refused to sell any of the vacs without the hand held and freebie.  Mayve economy has changed that.

Can't disagree about Dyson and freebie vac.  They have been on the Hoover trail for a while and now they are following Oreck marketing.  Biggest difference is that Dyson has superior performance. 

I thought that I was asking an Oreck user when I asked th question.  If you do not know how the higher priced Orecks perform simply admit it.   Maybe someone with knowledge can answer my question.

Glad your taxes went down.  We have had lots of outcrys and protests including local news media.  Our current mayor is about as useless as our former mayor who is now governor.  Certainly hope this is not a precedent for our mayors. Our mayor and officials always want money for a new project.  Never maintain what exists.  Just build something new.  I am sure you have read about the famous hole in the ground at the govs mansion.