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    Real life shark attack

    Well I don't use a shark because it's not worth me paying for it, i have used a Dyson and found the results more or less similar to what many on here and other places have said, i see no reason why thier would be some conspiracy against shark
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    Real life shark attack

    Yeah this is a massive waste of resources that just goes straight to the dump not to mention the waste of manpower going in to build this crap, it's sad really how we waste resources in the construction of this disposable trash
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    Hoover UH700015 Handle Foot Latch Broken

    Depending on how much knowledge and comfort you have I'd just take off pieces until you see what you need to fix or you could take it to a shop i can't imagine a pedal replacement is too much
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    Anyone know how to tighten the floor head in a Hoover windtunnel self-propelled anniversary

    Just recently had my Hoover Windtunnel Self-propelled Anniversary serviced and cleaned but it seems the guy didn't tighten the head enough it works fine with brushroll shutoff but when i go to move from room to room the brush starts spinning it stops if i push the head up so i think something is...
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    Real life shark attack

    I will say though early shark wasn't terrible with their steam mops and sweepers but they really should've stayed out of the vacuum industry
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    Real life shark attack

    Sharks are crap if you're cheap get a Hoover let's be honest we frequently see 20 year old daily driver Hoover Windtunnel Self-propelled models working perfectly and these are "disposable vacuums" has anyone ever seen a daily driver of the "top of the line" shark that is a day over 5 years...
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    Does anyone else avoid using vacuums because they fear they're going to break

    Just to clarify I don't think it's going to break on a whim I'm just waiting it to last as long as possible, personally think the windtunnel selfpropelled is one of the more sturdy vacuums but I'm just trying to keep it around as long as possible, also i got it instead of another Kirby because I...
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    Hoover Windtunnel Self-propelled Upholstery tool

    Any help is appreciated even if it's directing me somewhere else i just need to make sure it's genuine because I've already had one knock off that fit on the wand end but didn't fit into the hose
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    Hoover Windtunnel Self-propelled model help

    Separate I'm looking for an upholstery tool for this vac I've posted in the super market section but in case it's missed I'll mention here that I'm currently looking for an upholstery tool for this vacuum have had an incredibly hard time finding it I'd be willing to pay if it's genuine, already...
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    Let’s play “Which vacuum from the thrift store?”

    I know I'm late and these are probably gone but the concept one, Hoover Tempo, and the kirbys
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    What's "The Vacuum" of the 2010s?

    Some bagless plastic crap Probably a Dyson or Shark probably a cordless stick mabye vacuum facts will be in euphoria and it will be the Dyson V11 or whatever all i hope is we see more bagged vacuums the next decade or at least see the ones thats exist now marketed better
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    I Am Shocked: Kirby Gsix vs Shark Rotator Lift-Away Pro

    Hoover outcleans a Shark My Hoover Windtunnel Self-propelled or Hoover Windtunnel Max Bagged outclean a Shark heck I'm sure a bagless Hoover would beat a Shark, they really are crap that aren't worth much of anything really if you have a shark go buy something else literally anything else is...
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    Very High Priced Vacuums - The Future?

    I will say the Dyson score of 3/10 on Carpets is probably a pretty accurate rating
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    Very High Priced Vacuums - The Future?

    Consumer reports has long had negative reports on Kirby and i believe most door to door sellers the fact shark ranked higher in reliability then a kirby makes me discard the whole study, sharks are well known for being shitty quality that will at most and i stress at most last two years...
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    Does anyone else avoid using vacuums because they fear they're going to break

    I acquired a Hoover Windtunnel Self-propelled Anniversary used off craigslist and recently had it serviced as well but i am often not wanting to use it as much as my Kirby because I'm worried being Plastic and a Hoover it will break easily and then I won't be able to find a new one or even parts...
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    Bissell Owns Sanitaire Now????

    Not suprising bissells commercial line has been ripping off saintare for a while if they continue the course then there should be no issue
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    Hoover Windtunnel Max Bagged

    Still Worth it I've posted a thread about issues I've been having with the brushroll not shutting off and although that's been annoying i just want to say that Hoover and my local vacuum shop have been very good about the warranty and other then this it's a very good machine wether for...
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    Kirby Utility on eBay

    Depending on the age and rarity it might be worth it, a little much for me but other then one or two specific machines I'm not on the market for anything else, i will say if he's actually the original owner that does significantly increase it's value in my mind because i can get the history and...
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    Hoover Windtunnel Self-propelled model help

    I guess there's a consensus I guess the consensus is that this is the anviersery model
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    Hoover Windtunnel Self-propelled model help

    Yes they're absolutely great vacuums ofcourse they're cumbersome but when my second vacuum is a Kirby Diamond it's clear I don't mind a cumbersome vacuum it does clean great I'd still say a Kirby is better but that windtunnel is really a terrific vacuum worth the money it certainly out cleans...
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