donation.
I bought this vacuum 13 months ago now and I figured it's time for a short review.
I'll start with the pros:
1) this thing is lightweight, about as much as a gallon of milk. My previous vacuum was a cheapo (by cheap I mean about the same price as this) dirt devil and it easily weighed 20 pounds.
2) the vacuum is easy to work on if you ever have to. You can have it apart in 10 or 15 minutes with nothing more than a #2 phillips, swapping the motor shouldn't be more than a 20 minute job but judging by the size of the thing it should last a while, the carbon brushes are also huge so I don't expect to have to shell out the $75 to replace those any time this decade.
3) it's powerful, the aforementioned beefy motor sucks up everything just fine, from stale cereal my 1 year old hid behind the couch for later to my wife's forgotten hair ties to every single cord I forget to get out of the way before I start vacuuming. I expect the belt would give out before the motor would if she ever jams up.
I see folks talking about not being able to pick up stuff against the walls but if you go in front ways instead of sideways it'll suck it up good.
4) swapping the bags is easy, just hold on each side of the hole on the stiff cardboard part and push straight toward the port.
5) it's cheap! You don't get a lot of features but it's a vacuum for crying out loud! You get a lot of suck for the dollar.
Cons:
1) No attachments but you should know that already. It's a vacuum and that's it.
2) loud as hell, but it isn't like you have to listen to it all day every day (unless you do, then get some earplugs)
3) those belts are a pain to swap but you only gotta do it once or twice a year, just swapped my first one today after 13 months of use. Be prepared to manhandle your vacuum to get the brush reseated once the belt is on it.
In conclusion, you get what you pay for, Oreck compromises on features to give you a good vacuum for the price.
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For more than 50 years, Oreck has engineered powerful, easy-to-use products for every application.
Oreck has earned its reputation for making the finest vacuums available. That singular, consumer-satisfying goal continues to drive Oreck: to provide easy-to-use, lightweight, and durable vacuums and other cleaning tools—each with exceptional power—for every room in the house.
Oreck XL Commercial Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Multi-floor cleaning commercial vacuum
The Oreck XL Commercial Upright Vacuum is a commercial grade vacuum that offers all the power and performance you expect from an Oreck. It gets up close to cabinets and baseboards and fits easily under most furniture, clothes racks, chairs and desks. It can be used on all surfaces including carpet, wood, laminate and tile.
- 12 Inch Cleaning Path
- 9 Pounds with Low Profile Design
- 35 Foot Power Cord
- Edge Brushes
- High Speed Roller Brush
- Clear, Non-Marring Bumpers
- Disposable Inner Bag
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Helping Hand HandleEliminates squeezing of the hand and bending/twisting of the wrist |
Top-Fill Inner BagMaintains power at a maximum as bag fills |
Wall BumpersClear, non-marring bumpers protect furniture, walls, and baseboards |
Side Edge BrushesFor effective cleaning in corners and along baseboards |
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Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2019
Now, #2 has been taken apart, checked brush and fan, nothing is stuck, new belt. Using it and all of a sudden brush roll stops rolling. Whines when on and I cant turn it by hand when off. Dont have a star screwdriver on hand at work to take apart. So grab #1, finish that house. Next house, that one starts squeaking. Give up, throw that one in vehicle, finish house with owners vac.
Get home, take both apart and am thoroughly pissed off at what I find. The end of the brush roll and wheel for the belt have somehow melted and ground themselves together, explaining why roll will not turn at all. #1 that was squeaking has chunks of plastic wedged in end of roll that look like same problem is beginning.
I have never had so many problems with an Oreck before in my life. The store in my area closed so this was the first time I bought online. Will not do that again. I don't know if I was sent junk machines or if the quality has gone down the tubes. I have machines I purchased 5 years ago, used for the year and kept at home to use. With a few maintenance parts, they are still running well. They are going to be my work vacuums now as I research other brands.
So disappointed in Oreck.
And of course my return time just ran out so these will go right in the garbage.
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Loyal Oreck customer for 12 years, NEVER AGAIN!!
By Megan Collins on March 24, 2019
I own my own residential housekeeping business. I have been buying the Oreck commercial XL upright for 12 years. 2 vacuums, once a year. Ordered these on Feb 1st, took me a few days to unpack and assemble. Started using them. A few days in, machine 1 burns a belt. Ok, maybe old belt. Another few days, machine 2 burns a belt. Maybe same thing. Next week, machine 2 burns another belt. Honestly, dont have time to take whole thing apart at work so grab the #1. Next week, #1 burns another belt. Also at some point both machines had the screws that holds the handle vibrate loose no matter how many times I tightened them. Finally wrapped with tape to keep it from moving.By Megan Collins on March 24, 2019
Now, #2 has been taken apart, checked brush and fan, nothing is stuck, new belt. Using it and all of a sudden brush roll stops rolling. Whines when on and I cant turn it by hand when off. Dont have a star screwdriver on hand at work to take apart. So grab #1, finish that house. Next house, that one starts squeaking. Give up, throw that one in vehicle, finish house with owners vac.
Get home, take both apart and am thoroughly pissed off at what I find. The end of the brush roll and wheel for the belt have somehow melted and ground themselves together, explaining why roll will not turn at all. #1 that was squeaking has chunks of plastic wedged in end of roll that look like same problem is beginning.
I have never had so many problems with an Oreck before in my life. The store in my area closed so this was the first time I bought online. Will not do that again. I don't know if I was sent junk machines or if the quality has gone down the tubes. I have machines I purchased 5 years ago, used for the year and kept at home to use. With a few maintenance parts, they are still running well. They are going to be my work vacuums now as I research other brands.
So disappointed in Oreck.
And of course my return time just ran out so these will go right in the garbage.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2017
Don't let the out-dated ergonomics and style of this Oreck fool you.
I’ve owned a shark, a dyson, Hoover, kennmore, Electrolux, even a variety of wet-dry vacuums. This Oreck out performs them all, on both tile & carpet.
A+ Oreck
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Back to the basics..By VcantSeee on January 25, 2017
Don't let the out-dated ergonomics and style of this Oreck fool you.
I’ve owned a shark, a dyson, Hoover, kennmore, Electrolux, even a variety of wet-dry vacuums. This Oreck out performs them all, on both tile & carpet.
A+ Oreck
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