Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

http://www.vaxmachair.co.uk/

I don't know if this product is a winner, but the pitch and price are. 

Carmine D.

CarmineD wrote:

Hi,

I can't say if it's a winner either but I'd wager that there'll be a rush to buy.  It's a vacuum cleeaner and it's cheap and people for whom it's affordable will buy it, run it into the ground and go back for another one because -- it doesn't cost a lot of money.

Venson

CarmineD wrote:

I am not a fan of cheap bagless vacuums.  My biggest problem with "cheap bagless vacuums", is that their long term costs tend to be high and the performance after a short time tends to be poor.  The cheap vacuums also tend to have substandard tools and short cords.   If you have to get up and personal with a dirty filter, why not go with a bagged vacuum and avoid the trouble.   I don't know anything about this vacuum, but I would hesitate to recommend any bagless vacuum that didn't use at least dual cyclone technology to minimize filter maintenance and to maximize suction.   I would rather pay more and get something that I enjoy using over the long term.   Anyone know the expected 5 year cost of one of these? 

     

Here is the ORECK halo toy vacuum, demoed by a Mommy's helper,  which during the Christmas Holidays was given away with purchase of ORECK halo vacuums.  It was selling for $59-$75 until recently and came down to $54.  Interesting that the Dirt Devil Quick Vac is $39 vice a ORECK toy vacuum at $54.  For the record, I bought a generic toy vacuum in two tone pink for the grands for $20 on sale [also pictured].  The old DIRT DEVIL , which looks like the DD Quick Vac in smaller scale, suffered a broken handle after 4 + years usage.  It cost $20 new and gave excellent service for the price [a new set of batteries every so often].  I'll part it out/repair and replace with the new improved color.

Carmine D. 

I saw this Henry 'desktop vac' the other day. Around 10 GBP.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Paladone-Desktop-Henry-Vacuum-Cleaner/dp/B001GNTLGY

I got the little Henry vac for my Xmas last year and its actually pretty good - comes with a tiny little crevice tool or a t shaped floor head. Would be better if it had brushes on the end though! Quite a funky looking thing and actually picks up computer laptop keyboard dust etc. Hope less on small bits of paper though.

As for the Vax Mach Air, Ive already done a review about it on here.

The Dirt Devil Quick Vac pictured is also the Hoover Alyx upright in the UK. I had one and it was noisy but an effective upright vac that has the worst plastic Ive ever sampled. Dynammite/Quick Lite by Vax so much better as a comparison although an older design.

Here's an interesting possible "winner".  Sanitaire seems to have some fairly innovative features on this powerful household machine - they talked to housekeepers about features that would be useful. 

Specifications

• Power - 11.5 Amps
• Filtration -  Hepa
• Dirt Capacity - 4 Qts.
• Cleaning Path - 13"
• Motor CFM - 119
• Decibel Level - 73

Features & Benefits

• Powerful 11.5 Amp Motor
• Disposable Dust Bag System
• Drop-In Easy Change Bag System
• Sealed Hepa Filtration
• Extra Long 35 Ft. Cord
• Quick-Change Maintenance
• Soft-Grip Looped Handle
• Telescopic Extension Wand
• Retractable Dusting Brush
• 9 Ft. Hose
• 5 Year Parts & Labor Warranty
• 10 Year Motor Warranty

Here's a link with a picture.  I have no association with this company - nor do I make any recommenations about buying from them.   

http://www.sanitairevacuumsales.com/sanitare/sc9120.htm

Severus wrote:

Hi,

I've been looking at several spins on this same machine for a while.  I like it but had my doubts about it catching on in the American market.  This vacuum is also sold under the Electrolux brand.  It's very similar to the model vacuumanuk made mention of being tested on TV.

Venson

Severus wrote:

Hello SEVERUS:

I second your opinion.  When bagless vacuums came into vogue earlier in the decade, thanks to dyson, several retailers like HOME Depot and LOWE's added "no-name" bagless uprights, canns, and sticks for $10-$40.  These usually were displayed close by the entrances and cashiers to spark customer interest.  They were awful.  Not even worth the prices.  Toys at the same price and more were more likely to last longer.  They all went by the wayside very quickly.  DIRT DEVIL/big box retailers who sell this/similar low price models may be capitalizing on first time vacuum buyers' market.  The intent IMHO is ultimately to get repeat business either for the DIRT DEVIL brand/retailer with customers upgrading the models.  The hope is that customers will buy and be minimally satisfied with performance for the price and splurge, if you can call it that, for another vacuum [same brand] at a higher price with the intent of getting more usage and better performance with a reasonable incremental price increase.  I think for the most part the vacuum customers who buy these low cost brands/models are more likely to upgrade incrementally down the road than take a plunge for a high cost brand/model with longterm staying power and performance.

Carmine D.

Severus wrote:

Hello SEVERUS:

Pitch on par with product: Winner! 

Interestingly, it looks very similar to the SEARS Permalite which was plagued with a  2 piece handle that failed at the weak spot where they joined.  This model, to its credit, is all one piece.  Uses several industry old school standards that are tried and true: Features like the metal agitator, metal brush roll ends with replaceable brush strips.  All reminiscent of the old fashioned glory days of EUREKA and its brush rolls.  Also, the metal telescopic wands is a nice durable feature.  New innovative features too like the shorter but larger dirt path opening to allow for paper clips and Christmas needles w/o clogs.  Priced competitive with the higher priced big box store brands and offers more.  Likely sales venue would be the vacuum store independents.  I noted too the advertised/displayed Carpet and Rug Institute seal of approval along with the use of Arm and Hammer bags.  Nice touches for the pitch to compliment the HEPA sealed system.  Low profile is terrific too for home and commercial use.  Nice wheels for all surfaces.  Winner, IMHO. 

Carmine D.