Had to use ANOTHER Oreck !!

[gottahaveahoove]

I was videographing a church slated to close in 2 weeks today. I discovered a Sanitaire, and an ORECK !! It was handed to me to clean the balcony prior to videotaping. The CURSED thing. As ye know, 2 weeks ago, I hurt my back with a cannister. Today, I used the upright. When I didn't hurl it over the organ loft...............

 

[sleepdoc]

Today I read another useless thread.

I think you've made your point.

 

[clarkecombi]

Excuse me......

You ought to not be rude like that.....Let the man talk about the orecks...thats what this website is for to talk about vacuums....Freedom of speech. If you dont like it Dont post on it....and i think it is USEFUL Infromation.

 

[filterqueen83]

Hi

Ok I actually bought an oreck today and happen to think they are great for elderly people especially. I bought it to fix up and give to my grandmother. She has a silverado right now.

What are your thoughts and opions.

Thanks

 

[lux1521]

Ok guys, if we want a civilized Oreck debate I'm ready for that. I'm perfectly willing to defend the Oreck brand in such a debate.

By civilized, I mean a conversation where real good points are made and design pros and cons are looked at and talked about.

Since I have ripped apart a few of these machines, and have the data sheets on some older models, and have a fantastic Celoc 3500 canister representing part of the companys past history, I feel prepared to come to such a conversation prepared with facts, numbers, and photos. This is something that did not happen in the last thread, and so far has not happened in this thread. If anyone is willing to debate the topic on this level, I am ready!

 

[hoover_elite_20]

My opinion...

Here is what I think about ORECKS: they have many issues. They clog, they only have skids in the front so they scratch your floor, they actually weigh around 10 pounds after a good use,they leak at the base of the handle, they're a bit over-priced, they don't beat your carpet they just sweep the surface, etc. But they are light for the elderly.

 

[lux1521]

Ok. Nice set of points there. I'll deal with each:

Clogging: It is true that the passage between the brushroll and fan case is a bit too small but should not be a problem for regular sized objects. Even when clogs occour, they are quite easy to deal with.

Floor Scratching: I have never experienced this but it is possible.

Handle Leak: This should not happen under normal curcumstances. I have seen it occour but it was related to other issues.

Lack of beating: I think the Oreck grooms a carpet very well. When people argue that the grooming just makes it look like it is doing a good job, the same could be said of any vacuum without beaters such as an Electrolux or Kirby. Both of those cleaners are know to do well and the don't beat the carpet.

Overpriced: Perhaps. Used ones are quite reasonable and easily attainable these days.

 

[filterqueen83]

Thanks

I paid twenty dollars for mine and yes they will get really heavy when they are not emptied lol. I have had to unclog my mothers once and the thing is she is completly mechanically blond and can change her own belt and unclog it her self. Which is amazing in my opinion. she loves hers and it was actually mine at one time. As far as the scratching it does have wheels at the front too and the brushes will eventually wear out. Hers did after seven years of good use. I think they are fairly powerful I would love to have an older vintage one where the power button is on the base I like those.

 

[hoover_elite_20]

The scratching:

look at a bottom of an ORECK that has been used on bare floors a good amount and you will find scratches on the skids. When you find scratches on the skids that means it is also scratching your floor, that is, if it is wood.

 

[hoover_elite_20]

Also,

if you read the bottom, it says it has 3.2 amps, which is less than this little dirtdevil hand vac, which has 3.5 amps.

 

[lux1521]

Amps is not a direct measure of vacuum performance. I have a Hoover 725 (with 750 motor)from 1929 (motor from 1932) that uses only 300 watts (about 2.5 amps if I calulated correctly) and it cleans better than many cleaners on the market today. It is also agreed by many collectors that many of the best carpet cleaners like older Royals, Kirbys, and Hoovers used less than 4 amps and power usage above that is excessive.

 

[clarkecombi]

I like the XL21 and their Hotel Vacuums.....Real good for quick pickup or for Rug Cleaning.

 

[riccarlover]

Personal Choice

Now I perfer the Riccar SupraLite over the Oreck but it is all personally choice and if people really like the Oreck, then that is their choice and let them be. This is a good site and club and lets not ruin it.
Clayton

 

[hoover_elite_20]

I choose the Riccar...

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[kirbyultimateg]

I much prefer the Oreck XL Commercial upright over the Classic/Deluxe/Ultra/XL21. The Commercial upright weighs 8 pounds and costs $250.

 

[swingette]

Had to use ANOTHER Oreck !!

sorry to hear that, better luck next time!!

today I used this Supremacy (by Hoover) Cleaner. the classic Beats, as it Sweeps, as it Cleans agitator makes a distinctive buzz sound on my moms padded berber wall to wall carpet. I call it the sound of clean. I selected the Supremacy as the daily driver for moms house cause my family doesnt vacuum as often as they should, so I need something that gets the deep, buried dirt. it cleans flawlessly, and is stylish as well!

ps: it looks better than in this photo in person.

 

[tolivac]

Gottahaveahoove:did you use the newer commercial Oreck that has the noisey EAR SPLITTING motor?Asked the janitor here at my worksite that has one-asked him if the sound hurts his ears--he says"I am used to it"The machine does pick up OK.Older commrcial Orecks weren't so noisey.Oreck is using a newer noisey motor.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Well, first to "sleepdoc"

My humble apologies for upsetting you so much. I shall expound: I have use 4 of these cleaners, now, because I had to. One was brand new... used it to clean a mess in a sick friend's house. It was fair... and loud. The other uprights DID scratch a marble floor, (I didn't do it). They both clogged, leaked dust (the bag promises to be super clean), It was heavy, didn't pick up that well, (and were used on thin commercial carpeting commony found in churches.
As you know, I am HOOVER all the way. However, i"ve always supported those who like others. I'll show pictures of some of my cellar dwellers (Kirbys, GE, etc. I tend not to bash anyone or their preferred machines. So, Sleepdoc, I shall not upset you anymore. Peace to you.
John

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I ust add:

I've always heard how great, light, clean they were. I was just very surprised to be so disappointed. For that money, I expected more."I" was personally underwhelmed. I'v met some great people in here, and look so forward to meeting in person in N Canton. Again, Mr. Sleepdoc, so sorry.