Simplicity Freedom Premium model S10P

[luxlife]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this vacuum! This machine has such incredible power for a lightweight. It's everything that every Oreck lightweight never was. This machine appears to be very well made and great attention was given to the way it was packaged for shipping.

 

[luxlife]

Partial assembly was required.....

No biggie. My first observation about the machine was that the two screws holding the handle together had machine threads, not wood screws going into plastic like on some other brands.

 

[luxlife]

Hard shell bag case

Something that was long needed on a lightweight upright.

 

[luxlife]

And a real bona fide handle release!

I haven't seen that on a lightweight since the very first Oreck

 

[luxlife]

Steel brushroll

I haven't seen one of these since my mom's Convertible!

 

[luxlife]

Outta da box and ready to party!

I went over the rugs in my corporate apartment with this after months of using another very good machine. After 3 sessions of vigorous vacuuming, I managed to fill up 1/4 of the bag.

 

[luxlife]

Poof Proof bag closure system.

Such a huge improvement and the bags look huge!

 

[dysonman1]

Gorgeous Machine. And you're right, it IS the best lightweight upright ever made. Will clean rings around any awful-wreck ever built. Congratulations on a GREAT vacuum. Glad you like it. The 216 Americans with a JOB making them, will be happy that you are so satisfied.

 

[tolivac]

NICE--the Greenville Sew&Vac has one of these-will have to try it!Like the metal rollerbrush!-To top it off the stiff bag case and Filtrete bag.Yes,a definate "Oreck Killer"!Its also said the fans and fancases in these Riccar-Simplicity machines are larger and stronger than Oreck.Just wonder how well this will do on my "ankle deep" pile carpeting.

 

[ultralux88]

I have an F3700, the older style TOL machine with the permanent belt and metal brush roll. I LOVE that vacuum! So light and yet it cleans so amazingly. I'd rank its performance right under the tandem air machines. The dual motor setup gives the TA machines a bit more power so I'd say they do a little better, but for such a light vacuum you couldn't ask for more.

 

[kirbysthebest]

I have the RSL4 Riccar

and have always been very impressed with the little vac's go git it cleaning ability.
Recently when I had eye surgery for a detached retina and macular hole I had a 10 lb weight limit of lifting. I used the Supra lite exclusively for the three weeks I was on restrictions and it did a great job maintaining the carpet.

My one and only criticism of the little Riccar is that it is a little delicate in the fan department. The fan is almost a bakalite type of material and is very unforgiving of a diminished sight person picking up something on the floor. Even sand and kitty litter will meet with a loud protest from the little guy.

I know you can't expect built like a tank performance from a light weight, so not faulting the machine, just pointing out the observation.

 

[dysonman1]

The fan material on the new models was changed to polythalmide, just like Kirby fans are now. The Quality Control department runs 100 quarters through one motor out of each pallet of motors, to test the fans. So far, no breakage in almost a year's worth of the new fan materials being used.

 

[luxlife]

Well. we're not doing the "100 quarter test" at

LOL!

One thing I gotta say: I'm always curious about suction on these 8 pounders. I like to take off the belt and put my hand over the fan intake to get an idea of the suction. The Orecks would lightly pull against my fingers. I tried this with the S10P and the first thing I noticed is that the machine would shut off....repeatedly. This is when I figured out that the overload / belt protection was based on belt revolution speed, which makes much more sense than thermal protectors, an antiquated method that's been used since the 1950's. I've got to give the real Electrolux their propers. They had a "circuit breaker" on the PN1 back in the day.

Well, the rest of the story is that I reconnected the belt, turned the machined to high, and then put my hand over the fan intake. It nearly sucked my fingers in! Just sayin............

 

[luxlife]

Well we're Not doing the "100 quarter test at MY hou

Website is having trouble with my input. (I'll be a good sport and try not to think of any theories why) ANYWAY..... <smile> The message was supposed to read: "Well we're not doing the "100 quarter test at my house". LOL

One thing I gotta say: I'm always curious about suction on these 8 pounders. I like to take off the belt and put my hand over the fan intake to get an idea of the suction. The Orecks would lightly pull against my fingers. I tried this with the S10P and the first thing I noticed is that the machine would shut off....repeatedly. This is when I figured out that the overload / belt protection was based on belt revolution speed, which makes much more sense than thermal protectors, an antiquated method that's been used since the 1950's. I've got to give the real Electrolux their propers. They had a "circuit breaker" on the PN1 back in the day.

Well, the rest of the story is that I reconnected the belt, turned the machined to high, and then put my hand over the fan intake. It nearly sucked my fingers in! Just sayin............

 

[kirbysthebest]

Good to know.

Maybe I can change fans to the new type next time I need one.
I am very careful, but a penny did one is PDQ.

 

[luxlife]

Good to know it will hold up to 100 quarters........

However, I think most of us are more conscientious in our vacuuming. I don't expect my housekeeper to show as much genuine care and concern for my machines as I do and this is the precise reason why I need a new one. I had a perfectly good Oreck XL-21 until Natalia got a hold of it. Now it's more like an XL-07. Needless to say, there will be a training inservice with this new machine and I speak fluent Spanish so I know we'll understand each other very well.

Maybe I'm an odd bird, but I always liked the idea of a free standing upright - meaning no onboard tools. They add so much weight to the machine and that's why I find the 8 pounder to be so refreshing. Look at at how many decades went by with uprights that had no tools on-board. The Hoover Convertible circa 1960 probably weighs as much as a Eureka loaded down with tools.

 

[tolivac]

How well does the fancase in these Riccar/Simplicity vacuums hold up?I have seen Oreck fans go thru the coin test OK-but their fancase gets busted!It didn't matter if the Oreck had the metal or plastic fan.

 

[ralph123]

Tom,

do you happen to know the test results of the Simplicity Freedom Premium model S10P versus say a Kirby Sentria?

 

[luxlife]

"The 216 Americans with a JOB making them"

Tom, I sure hope these employees are well taken care of because their products are outstanding! I don't want to get bogged down about "globally sourced" vs "American Made". There's enough of that in my life already. I drive a Tundra and I'm surrounded every day at work by others who criticize me because my truck isn't "Uhmurrican" (Texas accent humor. sorry). Even though it's manufactured in San Antonio, it's still a Toyota. What matters most is that products like Tacony's are well made with pride and that there are jobs created as a result.

Some questions for the group: Is there a brand of TOTALLY American made vacuums that doesn't cost over $1000 if bought new? Is there a TOTALLY American brand that isn't encumbered by its legacy of shady salesman and their unscrupulous tactics? Not to pour salt in anyone's wounds because I know there are some very good American brands, I just don't know of any that meet this criteria.