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.

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. 

HS:

I am an ORECK XL Classic buyer and user and plan to buy more of that brand.  You taut a certain brand's superior performance but don't own/use it.  Your actions tell us more about your true feelings/opinions of that "d" brand than your words.  No need to ask you any questions about your fave brand, you don't own one/use one! 

Carmine D.

Don't buy an Oreck XL!! AWFUL and too expensive!

CarmineD wrote:

I recall the years that you tauted Hoover.  There was no other.  You predicted that several new Hoover models would sink Dyson.

Hoover had to sell, Dyson is still alive and you now ues and taut Oreck.  My who is calling the kettle black.  Your actions speak volumes.

vacmanuk wrote:

Yeah, I tried an XL21 prior to the DC07.  Oreck is a great vacuum for the old and weak to push around.  Since their senses are about the same (weak)  they do not realize that pushing is all they are doing.  Oreck is great for presenting a groomed look on carpet surface.  Just do not stir up the dust and dirt that they leave in the carpet.

HARDSELL wrote:

If anyone is weak of mind and memory it's you.  As I said many times before, and will repeat again for you, the HOOVER WT is and will always be the gold standard for rug cleaning and grooming.  Bar none, even your dyson DC07.  ORECK is a distant second to HOOVER.  Considering its half the weight, it's a worthy rug and floor contender. 

Carmine D.

vacmanuk wrote:

Disagree.  I bought mine and 4 others new for $150 plus shipping and handling.  Now over 2 years old and still going strong.  Same as the others that I gifted away.  They are revered by their users.   ORECK had a stellar year in 2008 and so far this year.  While most vacuum brand sales suffered and fell drastically. 

Carmine D.

CarmineD wrote:

I am sure that many others like me wonder why you do not use the gold standard.  Is it because the gold soon turns to gold dust.  Gold dust is brolen gold you know and hoover WT's are very problematic.  I have a memory.  I just do not take advice unless it comes from a worthy source.

CarmineD wrote:

Why did you have to have an Oreck shipped.  You taut all those sales Oreck centers.  Like I have said they are not convenient to anyone outside a major metro area.  No doubt they are going strong s new since they don't perform when new.  Oreck is having a stellar year-----------with drastic price cuts and freebies that are worth more than the vacs.  I bet those vendors supplying the gifts have also had a stellar year.

CarmineD wrote:
In the UK they sell for £400 and you get the Deluxe canister vac with it (and I find it ironic that you have to buy a separate piece for it just to have wheels on it!). For years my parents suffered their Oreck XL and broke it the first year when they thought they could copy the TV ad and vacuum up the hard birch like mat at the front door. Oreck replaced the motor since it burnt out and was under guarantee so their customer services were fantastic. However I just couldn't put up with it; as soon as my parents gave it to me, I just couldn't wait to get rid of it and replaced it with a UK Hoover Junior before going down the Sebo route.

Infact Carmine, you can read my review about the Oreck XL on Epinions; i'm sure you'll probably disagree with it, but at the same time in the UK although there aren't that many soft bagged uprights left, most buyers have forgone that for the plastic boxed idea since they last longer than broken zips and in the Oreck's case pretty piss poor filtration qualities..

http://www.epinions.com/review/hmgd-Large_Appliances-All-Vacuum_Cleaners-Oreck_XL2200_Vacuum/content_347381730948