I looked at the new Oreck machines on their website-yes they have changed the bags,colors and housings.Do they still have the same fan and motor,and rollerbrush?I have an Oreck that I bought new several years ago-along with the companion "hip" canister vacuum.The upright indeed does work well-except in my thick carpets.the machine does a really good job on bare floors-the drum type rollerbrush gets up the fine dust that clings to bare floors and even gives a slight polishing effect.The canister sits in the dark corner of my closet-usesless machine-it blows out the dust you just picked up!And yes the bags and filters are good and put in right.Took it to Greenville vacuum and Sewing where they have a particle counter-and sure enough--high readings on the meter.Use my Meile canisters instead.In the new lineup--has Oreck improved the little canister vac so it doesn't blow out the dust you just vacuumed?And their newer commerical machines(uprights) have the LOUDEST motor I have heard-I mean this thing warrants ear protection while using it!The janitorial contractors use one out where I work-you can't mistake it when one of the janitors fires that thing up in the morning!You can hear it anywhere in the building.The home models I have are much quieter.Oh yes when I bought my Oreck machines---I got shortchanged--didn't get the iron!
Has anyone seen the new Oreck lineup?
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anyone have thoughts on the new HOOVER "Oreck" wannabe?
I noticed a great similarity... I've used Orecks because I had to.I know some are devotees , just not my cup of Ovaltine
anyone have thoughts on the new HOOVER "Oreck" wannabe?
I noticed a great similarity... I've used Orecks because I had to.I know some are devotees , just not my cup of Ovaltine
Everyone has there vacuum likes and dis-likes. I was never an Oreck fan until I started using my XL-21 and now I love it. It may not be a deep cleaner but it does pull its share of dirt from most carpet.
I will say that it is overpriced for the materials that are put into the machine. I would love to see a metal base plate and perhaps even a metal fan chamber, but the idea is less weight and handy usage.
The new one are 9Lbs and it cleary states that. Personally I think the new color schemes and design changes have sharpened the looks of machine greatly.
Plus, the bag system is great. Their micro filtration bags are awesome!
Morgan
I will say that it is overpriced for the materials that are put into the machine. I would love to see a metal base plate and perhaps even a metal fan chamber, but the idea is less weight and handy usage.
The new one are 9Lbs and it cleary states that. Personally I think the new color schemes and design changes have sharpened the looks of machine greatly.
Plus, the bag system is great. Their micro filtration bags are awesome!
Morgan
My Oreck is Old like a 96 model but it still works and the one thing I like about them is they way my carpet looks afterwards.I was told that the 21 year warranty went because how many folks keep and Vac for that long.That was a good point but I had no idea the Iron and other things went also.They told me it was alot more powerful but 3.5Amps? Although it is larger and the fan does not have to spin as fast and could be a better quality motor to explain that part.I would love to have one but I cant pay that price and will wait till the come way down on Ebay.You know For folks like me that cant push a heavy vacuum there perfect.
"They told me it was alot more powerful but 3.5 Amps?"
- No, the XL-21 (now the XL Platinum) was always 3.5 amps. A half an amp less than the classic lineup. It's an engineering marvel in that it churns out 33% more suction because of the larger fan and dirt tube. It proves that you don't need a big "gas guzzler" 12-amp motor to clean your home. They're made that way on purpose so the motor burns out in a relatively short period of time. Yes, in the case of the Oreck it's true, I'm sure many XL-21 owners will keep the vacuum the full 21 years and then some, and expect the free tune-up each year.
- No, the XL-21 (now the XL Platinum) was always 3.5 amps. A half an amp less than the classic lineup. It's an engineering marvel in that it churns out 33% more suction because of the larger fan and dirt tube. It proves that you don't need a big "gas guzzler" 12-amp motor to clean your home. They're made that way on purpose so the motor burns out in a relatively short period of time. Yes, in the case of the Oreck it's true, I'm sure many XL-21 owners will keep the vacuum the full 21 years and then some, and expect the free tune-up each year.
Is the Motor that differnt between the two?You are TOTALY right about Amps and the power of a vacuum.They use that as way to sell Vacuums and that is about it.I have a Oreck 3000 its a mid 90s model but works great.I did put in a new motor in it and its vastly more powerful.Out of all the Vacuums I have I like the way the carpet looks after using the Oreck?I still want a Xl21 but will haved wait till they come down, way down on Ebay..Is there any differnce in power or airflow with the metal fan than the other Lexan like fan?
