Parents new Rainbow

[brando_husky]

Well my parents got talked into a new Rainbow. Honestly didn't know they had a new one since the blue e2


 


They seem to love it. My dad was hard to convince but likes the filtering with water.


 


 


How are these? They said the monthly payment plan is pretty astounding. 

 

[ralph123]

Just curious, when you buy a Rainbow on credit with the 18-24%???? interest rate, what is the final cost of the Rainbow - over $5000? Might be better off returning it and buying the previous model on amazon or vac store. Dave Ramsey would likely say to only buy it if you can afford to pay cash.

 

[brando_husky]

Was less than half that in interest. Think it was 5% 

 

[kirby519]

High end vacuums are an investment.

Most assuredly a purchase best made by someone that already likes that platform of the machine in consideration, or has had the opportunity to use one like it several times before taking the leap of faith that they will appreciate the purchase.

It all sounds great at the point of sale until you realize you don't like the set up to use it, or the maintenance needed to keep it performing well. It is a deal breaker and most times the factor that makes you decide never will I ever consider one of those again.

Did your parents have a Rainbow before this purchase. From what you describe it sounds like they may have?

 

[brando_husky]

I had a few rainbows in my teenage days living with them so they understand them 

 

[lesinutah]

Performance

I haven't heard much about the srx. It had a recall. It is a rainbow and the last 20 years they have not made a bad model in that time.
I'm pretty sure they'll love it. I sold a few rainbows but I let my wife use one and she loves it. They are impressive it leaves a clean smell when using it.
Les

 

[kirby519]

Ok.

That is good to know. Hopefully they will see the same advantages and benefits a Rainbow has to offer they and others have come to appreciate.

Very good for allergy suffers or asthmatics.

It irks me to see or hear of people getting taken advantage of over something they are unfamiliar with. If it is some thing you know a trust it is worth a fair price.

 

[brando_husky]

Got to use the new rainbow this past week.

What an amazing machine. Quiet. Powerful. Very sturdy in construction. I do like it a lot

 

[lesinutah]

Huh

I apologise my post was for a different thread.

 

[briant73]

Family had a rainbow back in the 1980s - seemed a decent vacuum just remember to empty the water every time after use and follow the usual maintenance cycle.

 

[human]

I had a roommate about 30 years ago who sold Rainbows. He would go on and on about how wonderful they were but I never could get him to do vacuuming in our house–either with his Rainbow or with my Hoover Convertible that I had at the time.

 

[electromatik]

There were a lot of complaints on Vacuumland about the new SRX model. According to some, it doesn't have very good airflow. Many are critical of the new power nozzle also.

It does have some innovations. The hinged top makes emptying the machine quicker and easier it would seem. It also incorporates a magnetic hose lock system. It is quieter than previous models too.

I hope these are just growing pains, if true, and they are able to correct them. Rexair has a reputation for making high quality, long lasting machines that will last decades if taken care of.

 

[juju93]

curious

I'm curious to see what Rexair has planned for the 85th anniversary. Hopefully a new optional accessory or two. We know its not gonna be a new model since this one just got launched over a year ago.

 

[mark40511]

Not sure I would finance it

but I've had my rainbow since 2006 (bought brand new). Had to have one control board repair a couple of years ago but I will never EVER give mine up. But, you gotta maintain it or things can go south really quick.

 

[ralph123]

Has anything significant changed with the operation of Rexair since the company was sold to a private equity firm on Feb 26, 2019?


Source wikipedia: "On 26 February 2019 Newell Brands announced it would be selling its Rexair business, t1he maker of Rainbow vacuum products, to private-equity firm Rhone Capital. The Rexair business had about $123 million in net sales in 2018, Newell said. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rexair

 

[sanitaire]

keep them clean don't over fill them or it gets sucked into the motor. store them off the base.. I have a couple in my collection. there fun too use....

 

[mark40511]

is it true

that the latest rainbow lost some power vs the previous models? I heard the airflow was better but something with the voltage or wattage? I read it in this forum, but I can't remember.

 

[juju93]

I haven't own any of the previous models but the SRX does have power to clean. Even using the longer 14ft hose I had plenty of suction power to do my hard to reach cleaning.

I am curious to see what rexair has planned for their 85th anniversary, which is this year. Hopefully some new accessories. I'm hoping they come out with a soft roller head kind of like what dyson has for their cordlesses. I also do hope they come out with a dog bathing system, kind of what bissell has done with the biselle barkbath. I also do wish they come up with some additional brushes for the MiniJet, Kind of like a spinning turbo shampoo brush, kind of like what Hoover has. There is potential for new accessories, Lets just hope rexair has some ideas for new optional accessories.

 

[vaclab]

The Rainbow SRX is Very Weak

A key factor is the new motor. Running somewhere around 800-900 Watts, the SRX no longer has the "oomph" it used to. It's supposed to be rated at 1400 Watts (higher with the PN). The previous E2 2-Speed models consumed nearly 1500 watts with the PN running.



Suction has dropped to zero at the power nozzle and PN airflow is in the mid 40 CFM range. There are other videos I've seen on YT clearly showing SRX's clogging easily, especially with pet hair.

Suction at the hose end is the lowest I've seen in decades from the Rexair line. I've seen no better than 55", which puts it on par with the D4C series of the 1990's.

For the price charged, I'd look elsewhere.