Check your cyclone seal
The dc17 had a flaw with bottom cyclone seal to the bin lid that would allow it to move about of place and caused the pre motor filter to get filthy and some extreme cases burnt up the motor. Make sure that seal is seated and glued to the cyclone. If it's not sealing to...
Oreck dry carpet cleaner is manufactured for Oreck by a carpet company. It really is a great product but have spare bags handy when using it. It's clogs bags up pretty fast. If you have a lowes near by you can get the same stuff labeled as capture cheaper than what Oreck sells it for. I have...
Love it.
I had one of these several years ago now. It was a beast of a vacuum but gave pretty impressive results. I am still kicking myself for sellin it. It has been on my wish lift to find another for several years now. I hope you enjoy it.
WOW
That is an incredible gift and find. Nothing like a brand new vacuum that has been in the box for 20 + years.
I have been on a rainbow kick myself lately. My D4C has gotten quite a bit on use in the last month.
Seth