i borrowed this vac off a friend to try, i thought it would be good, but i struggled to get it working as the brush bar kept turning its self. It had no suction what so ever when in brush off mode. Anyways we figured out that it worked very well if you kept it on the lowest carpet pile setting, ... Read review
Advantages: no loss of suction, long accessory hose Disadvantages: bad edge cleaning and floor height ajustment
i borrowed this vac off a friend to try, i thought it would be good, but i struggled to get it working as the brush bar kept turning its self. It had no suction what so ever when in brush off mode. Anyways we figured out that it worked very well if you kept it on the lowest carpet pile setting, although it was very hard to push. one minor set back was that it struggled to pick up flakes of paint around the skirtings(agaist its claims of even suction ... ...hose which shrank connsiderably due to the suction when the crevice tool was used. i think it would be a great vac with a floating brush bar and an air vent on the crevice tool.
Anorther issue i had which may effect the safety is, that due to the positioning of the cord rewind the cord exits the machine very low making it hard to hold the cord while vaccuming to stop it being ran over by the machine. ... more
i borrowed this vac off a friend to try, i thought it would be good, but i struggled to get it working as the brush bar kept turning its self. It had no suction what so ever when in brush off mode. Anyways we figured out that it worked very well if you kept it on the lowest carpet pile setting, although it was very hard to push. one minor set back was that it struggled to pick up flakes of paint around the skirtings(agaist its claims of even suction due to windtunnel technology) so i used the accesory hose which shrank connsiderably due to the suction when the crevice tool was used. i think it would be a great vac with a floating brush bar and an air vent on the crevice tool. Anorther issue i had which may effect the safety is, that due to the positioning of the cord rewind the cord exits the machine very low making it hard to hold the cord while vaccuming to stop it being ran over by the machine.
Advantages: Brilliant suction, excellent if you have pets Disadvantages: The weight - really heavy
I bought this hoover nearly two months ago and I think it's fab! The suction on it is amazing and the different levels on the brush bar for different piles of carpet is fab, don't think I've ever seen my rugs looking so clean since they were new. The attachements are pretty much what you'd expect to get with a new hoover and the longer hose definitely makes life easier, especialy when cleaning the stairs, I no longer have to lug the hoover up the ... ...now stays at the bottom while I work away vacuuming each step. If you have pets I would say that this hoover is what you've been looking for, so long as you can move it. The weight of the hoover is the only major disadvantage I've found so far, I'm no weakling but it is heavy, not so bad once you get going with the hoovering but there is no way I can carry it up the stairs!! I have to get my husband to do this, but on the bright side, it does mean ...
catherinewood 18.07.2008
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Advantages: Excellent suction, picks up all dirt, great accessories, hose good for corners Disadvantages: Very very heavy & difficult to manouvre. So heavy I can't use it!
I bought the new Vax Mach 7 over the weekend and unfortunately it is going back to the shop shortly.
In terms of suction and accessories, it is brilliant - picks up all the dirt and dust and the hose suction is fantastic for corners, skirting boards etc.
HOWEVER, it is so heavy and difficult to manoevre that I simply cannot use it. It weighs over 10kg and I am no weakling but I cannot carry that up and down the stairs. It is really hard to push ... ...me. I phoned the Vax helpline and the lady told me it was an extremely heavy machine and as it's hurt my back I can take it back as it's not fit for the purpose for which I bought it. I honestly think it would be easier to move a cement mixer around the house! Let's hope Curry's see it the same way! ...
Leigh99 06.05.2008
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