Vacuum Cleaner Reviews

I just got this vacuum. It was missing a wand, the screw, or whatever, that holds the top to the bottom, and the petal that allows you to go to different heights was broken. I also didn't get any instructions, or warantee card.
HOWEVER, I did use it to see if it was as good as all the Amazon reviewers reported. It is!!! I have 2 dogs and 2 cats, and it sucked up all hair and then some. I only wish that it had come in better condition since my old vacuum is broken, and I really don't want to go without a vacuum for another two weeks.

With 7 cats and 3 dogs in our household we have our share of pet hair and dirt. When the DIRT DEVIL PLATNIUM FORCE vacuum arrived I had just vacuumed with my upright EUREKA. I decided to put the Dirt Devil Platnium Force to a test, it passed with flying colors!!!! I was amazed by how much dust,dirt,pet hair was collected in the dirt cup, even though I had just vacuumed. The carpet was visibly much cleaner after using the Platnium Force .It has teriffic suction, and I love the no bag design and the fact I do not have to worry about belts breaking. I especially love the 32 foot power cord, I can go from room to room with no problem! I also tried in the kitchen on the tile floor and it did a great job there too, it sucks the dirt in , unlike the Eureka that tends to blow it around instead of sucking it up. The fact that it is a reconditioned machine is not at all visible, it looks like a new machine, runs like a new machine and comes with a one year warranty.It is a little heavier than most machines but I find it to be more stable, ( it did not tend to fall over like lighter weight machines I have had). It is a nice looking machine. I feel the price makes it an excellent value. It is easy to remove and empty the dirt cup, and has nifty clips to hold the attachments securely. I have owned Hoover and Eureka vacuums both uprights and canisters , Dirt Devil is by far the best.Dirt Devil has done it again!!

I tend to be one of thoese bachelors who breaks their vacum and every 6 months, and this one has already passed the test. From first use you can tell this Dirt Devil is very powerfull, and when you turn on the brush, WOW!I really doubt I will need to buy a new vacum soon, and the price I got on amazon saved me an arm and leg!

I purchased a factory reconditioned Little Green Proheat a while back--the addition of 3 dachshunds to our home had definitely left an impression on our carpets and furniture. I took the time to clean every inch of our solid green upholstered sofa and chair, and WOW what a difference! They looked new again-- and cleaning up the spots that seem to occur on a pretty regular basis is a simple thing.

I love this machine!!

I've been amazed by products in the past, like the Eureka 4870DT that I just bought along with this unit (also see my review of that). I'm definitely amazed at that vacuum cleaner, but I'm not AMAZED at this. Don't get me wrong, this thing works--I just cleaned my car seat and floor mats with this thing and my car smells like new. I liked being able to see all the dirt and grime being sucked up. I also cleaned my kitchen chairs and it did a great job getting out old stains (probably also due to the hot water I used and the onboard heater feature). The power brush does the job, but I wish it would SUCTION while the brush is ROTATING, like the Rug Doctor you rent. Instead, you have to brush, then flip the switch to "SUCTION" to suck up the liquid. The spray feature is weak... it just squirts like a water gun; not SPRAY. That means, you're spraying quite a bit of liquid into one concentrated area. The seat or furniture will soak it up. That's one drawback with this unit--it leaves stuff pretty wet. You'll have to let things dry for a few hours after cleaning with this thing, if not overnight. Also, the plastic for the water and waster canisters feel very cheap... my unit actually had a thin hairline crack in it. The hose also feels a bit cheap and I wish it was a tad longer. Otherwise, I'm surprised how much you can clean with one canister full of solution. I only used about 1/3 of the liquid to clean 1 car seat, 2 floor mats, and 2 kitchen chairs. It's definitely worth the $50 I paid for this refurbished unit.

I bought the reconditioned Little Green unit, and have had no problem. It is very good for small areas- I use it for small areas in a room, and for carpeted steps. It takes some work in that you have to get down and manually spray then vaccuum, but this is what makes it very small and portable. The cord length could be longer, but an extension cord is easy to get. I have two small dogs, and it really got up a lot of dirt and accidents from the year that I've had them. The carpets look much cleaner and fluffed now. It won't work miracles, but it did get out a lot of spots and dirt I thought was permanent. What it does not do well is to clean large and very dirty areas. But I would hope no one buys this to deep clean large areas! You should have professional cleaning or get a large unit for that.

Overall, works well for what it is- a small area carpet cleaner where size, portability, and ease of storage are most important.

This "Shark" thing comes with only one filter, so when I thought I'd misplaced it, I had to order this "combo pack."

Rather than "Shark," it should be called "Tasmanian Devil," because it howls and shrieks and twists in your hand to get away. It grows alarmingly hot in about 10 seconds. It only incidentally manages to clean things, while struggling mightily with you. Its existence is born of furor and chaos.

The new filter seem to work fine, but I clean it after every 30 seconds of use, because I am afraid that if it gets even a little clogged with dust, this "Shark" will explode.

The only time this machine seemed happy was when I accidentally vacuumed up about a pint of water.

The filters work great, I guess. But boy is this one scary nerve-wracking machine.

I needed a new vac, and frankly bought this one because it was a good deal and had decent reviews.I am SO HAPPY with this machine. My daughter is very allergic to dust and we also have 4 cats...I had spent the day before my new vac arrived cleaning her room literally from ceiling to floor for 2 1/2 hours. When my new yellow friend arrived, I thought I'd see how good it was and re-did her floor. I was amazed at what it collected, and with the fact that nothing blows back out into the room. My carpets are only a year old, but never looked "freshly vacumed". They do now, and the fluff and clean stays for days instead of hours.
Plus, this puppy goes completely flat to clean under tables, etc and the back saver handle really does make a difference ( I have 6 herniated discs in my spine and usually suffer a lot when I
vacume.) Do not hesitate if you are thinking of purchasing this machine. It is an incredible deal.

Like others who are uncertain aobut purchasing reconditioned items...I was a little reluctant too. BUT.... WOW..... What a great product! My vacuum came in just 2 days! I pride myself on keeping a clean house, but have been disturbed because I couldn't quite eliminate an odor that I could smell as soon as I walked in the front door. When my Eureka arrived, MY 12 year old daughter put it together (I was at work). When I got home we vacuumed the livingroom and hallway! YOU WOULD NOT BELIEVE WHAT IT PICKED UP! So we vacuumed twice and still got more crud. The vacuum is simply unbelievable! AND GUESS WHAT? SURPRISE, SURPRISE...NO MORE BAD ODORS IN MY HOUSE!!!

I like everything about this vacuum except that it's a little heavy to lift up stairs but I chalk that up to good excercise. I've had this vacuum for over a year now and I'm very pleased with it. Nothing has broken, stopped working, cracked etc. It definitely sucks up the dirt and then some and is so EASY to empty. I'll never be without a bagless vacuum again! This one has all the gadgets I need to keep my carpets clean.

I also had my handle broken off, like other reviews have stated. I had used it for two weeks and loved it! One day as I was sweeping it broke. I have tried for 8 months to get it fixed and trying to get anyone to help is impossible. I finally found out I would probably never get it fixed. So now it's in the trash. I loved using it but I will not waste my money again.

Forget the negative reviews if you have hardwood floors...this thing works great! My entire house is hardwood floors and I've tried several upright vacuums, and they ALL shoot stuff out of the back. The Shark never shoots anything out...and 99.9% of the time it picks everything up: from rice, coffee, dust-bunnies, crumbs, coins, potato chips...anything that other expensive vacuums I've tried can't. It's convenient to use, lightweight, it stays charged (which btw, when calibrating the battery, they suggest you charge/drain the battery twice. I've drained it once so far, and it ran for over 45 minutes). The swivel handle is great, and maneuvers like a steering wheel.

I even use this thing on the back porch to pick up leaves, berries, and stuff I don't feel like getting out the broom & dustpan for.

I don't think this machine is designed for heavy duty work, or not sure how it would perform on deep-pile carpet, but for my hardwood situation it's perfect!

Also, the little wheel for baseboards really works! It throws stuff right in front of the beeterbar to be consumed.

I like this product, I was very sceptacle at first with the classic Info-mertial, but this sweeper can do its job everytime. After living in Europe for a while, one of the biggest selling household items were "electric" brooms, or Sweepers. So I can appretiate a sweeper like this, actually just like the info-mertioal. PLEASE DO NOT buy this to replace your carpet vacuum or you will end up just like the other people here with neg. feedback. If you have tile or hardwood floors this is definately for you, I'm sure It's even great for short "office type" carpet.

I also had my handle broken off, like other reviews have stated. I had used it for two weeks and loved it! One day as I was sweeping it broke. I have tried for 8 months to get it fixed and trying to get anyone to help is impossible. I finally found out I would probably never get it fixed. So now it's in the trash. I loved using it but I will not waste my money again.

Forget the negative reviews if you have hardwood floors...this thing works great! My entire house is hardwood floors and I've tried several upright vacuums, and they ALL shoot stuff out of the back. The Shark never shoots anything out...and 99.9% of the time it picks everything up: from rice, coffee, dust-bunnies, crumbs, coins, potato chips...anything that other expensive vacuums I've tried can't. It's convenient to use, lightweight, it stays charged (which btw, when calibrating the battery, they suggest you charge/drain the battery twice. I've drained it once so far, and it ran for over 45 minutes). The swivel handle is great, and maneuvers like a steering wheel.

I even use this thing on the back porch to pick up leaves, berries, and stuff I don't feel like getting out the broom & dustpan for.

I don't think this machine is designed for heavy duty work, or not sure how it would perform on deep-pile carpet, but for my hardwood situation it's perfect!

Also, the little wheel for baseboards really works! It throws stuff right in front of the beeterbar to be consumed.

I like this product, I was very sceptacle at first with the classic Info-mertial, but this sweeper can do its job everytime. After living in Europe for a while, one of the biggest selling household items were "electric" brooms, or Sweepers. So I can appretiate a sweeper like this, actually just like the info-mertioal. PLEASE DO NOT buy this to replace your carpet vacuum or you will end up just like the other people here with neg. feedback. If you have tile or hardwood floors this is definately for you, I'm sure It's even great for short "office type" carpet.

The belt broke twice within three months of purchase.
The dust trap requires a fight every time to take it out and put it back in.
The rollers at the bottom front fall off every time I pick it up.
It is now resting peacefully, almost unused, in the garage less than six months after I got it.
Stay away, even if they pay you to use it.

Thanks to Fandom. This heavy-duty, upright Fantom Cyclone not only gets your floors, furniture, and corners clean, but its also easy to use and looks great. It's ideal for carpeted and bare floors in any homes and high-trafic areas. The dual-cyclone design of Fantom's vacuum series serves a double purpose: it eliminates the need for vacuum bags and it amps up the suction. Particles and dust sucked into the Cyclone spin through two nested cylinders. The vacuum doesn't have to force the air through a bag of stored dirt, so the suction's consistently powerful. To dispose of the dirt, simply unhook the clear collection canister and dump it. There's no bag to wrestle with, rip, or spill. This model also boasts a certified HEPA filter that captures 99.97 percent of the particles in the air it filters and cuts down on bacteria, mold and allergens in the home. Besides being an eyepleaser, the Cyclone is sturdy and convenient. We especially like the Squeezen Go handle that converts into a flexible 10 foot wand and the multipurpose attachments. The Cyuclone also features 12 amps of power, a 13-1/2 inch cleaning path, a comfortable no-slip grip, a dual-option power switch, a quick sturdy back wheels,a pair of headlights, and handy hooks for cord storage

I am so pleased by this vacuum cleaner. I had read reviews about other fantoms and was concerned with quality and emptying the bin. There was no need, the quality is good and nothing could be easier to dump and replace than the collection bin. It cleans great and has great cord range. The fine dust pick up is wonderful.

The only weakness is in the on board tool hose suction, but there is not much of a drop. Which is good because otherwise it would be sucking up pictures and drapes. I love being able to go from carpet to bare floor with a single click.

This fantom cleans as well as my rainbow cleaner without all the muss and fuss of the water. It is so fun to use, I was up early the next morning to use it again. Since I live on a gravel road I will be using it a lot.

i have worked on this vacuum several times, always something new.1st it was the retractable cord, no prob. made a new guard for it, works great, 2nd it's main mtr stopped, thermal fuse goes bad, replaced works great. 3rd brush stops spinning, red light comes on. brush mtr going bad, repaired brushs inside mtr. relubed bearings in brush. works great. to get parts for this go to [mfg. website]they still have parts for it.
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I purchased this vac less than 2 yrs. ago. I have been very pleased with it. I sent in my registration form. I thought I was getting the best on the market at the time. You can imagine my surprise today when I found out the company is out of business. The vac was running fine and suddenly just quit. I have no idea with is wrong. It just will not start again. I called the hot line to find a repair shop close by, but was advised on the telephone that the company has no office at this time. I am really ticked off. Now what do I do. Who out there repairs these vacuums? Response from anyone will be appreciated. Thanks for letting me air my feelings.

I have just received my reconditioned Fantom and it looks like new! I bought it as a replacement for my old dead Fantom. I understand Fantom has gone/is going out of business. I will mourn their demise. I have 5 chhildren ranging from 1 yr to 13 yrs and this vacuum deals with their debris - no problem. It is the only bagless canister I could find when I moved here from europe and I was desperate to find a Dyson equivalent. This is it. I hope somebody else at least takes over the technology and design, otherwise I'm just going to have to buy in bulk now, while they're still avaiable.