New Vacuum Cleaner
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From: Lewes, DE
Ray, Consumer's Reports recommends this Shark, especially for hardwood floors: Shark DuoClean Powered Lift-Away NV831
This is what they have to say:
We have a central vacuum system, so I can't personally recommend any vacuum.
Wikibuy has it for $266: https://wikibuy.com/p/shark-nv-831-d...d-2efd91a70b8c
This is what they have to say:
We have a central vacuum system, so I can't personally recommend any vacuum.
Wikibuy has it for $266: https://wikibuy.com/p/shark-nv-831-d...d-2efd91a70b8c
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From: St-Redempteur,Qc.
I use a Metro Vac. I have had it for 15 years. It is bullet proof. Super suction, portable and one end vacuums and the other end is a powerful blower that I use to blow water out of the door jambs. trunk jambs, etc. I bought an extra long hose which reaches everywhere. I have a rotating brush attachment which really pulls imbeded dirt out. Their customer service is fantastic. Go on line and check them out. Much better than a shop vac and easier to maneuver.
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From: Delawhere???
I did look at this Gene and I like the fact that it vacuums both carpet and hardwood. We like our current shark but you have to switch to the hardwood floor cleaner after vacuuming the rug. It got very good reviews on Amazon and we have prime so I can get one for about $240 with free 2 day shipping. Thanks for the info on this.
Hope it works out for you!
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From: Mish-she-gan
I use a Metro Vac. I have had it for 15 years. It is bullet proof. Super suction, portable and one end vacuums and the other end is a powerful blower that I use to blow water out of the door jambs. trunk jambs, etc. I bought an extra long hose which reaches everywhere. I have a rotating brush attachment which really pulls imbeded dirt out. Their customer service is fantastic. Go on line and check them out. Much better than a shop vac and easier to maneuver.
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I have the automotive vac and blo which sells for $282.00. Mine cost less than that but it is 15 years old and still going strong Dave. The blower only vacs are over $400 and I don't think they are worth it. The blower part on mine is great plus I have the vacuum on the other end.
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From: Mish-she-gan
I have the automotive vac and blo which sells for $282.00. Mine cost less than that but it is 15 years old and still going strong Dave. The blower only vacs are over $400 and I don't think they are worth it. The blower part on mine is great plus I have the vacuum on the other end.
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Ray, Consumer's Reports recommends this Shark, especially for hardwood floors: Shark DuoClean Powered Lift-Away NV831
This is what they have to say:
We have a central vacuum system, so I can't personally recommend any vacuum.
Wikibuy has it for $266: https://wikibuy.com/p/shark-nv-831-d...d-2efd91a70b8c
This is what they have to say:
We have a central vacuum system, so I can't personally recommend any vacuum.
Wikibuy has it for $266: https://wikibuy.com/p/shark-nv-831-d...d-2efd91a70b8c
A big plus I should mention that it's really easy to clean.
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From: Delawhere???
Luckily, I was able to pinpoint the blockage (accessable in the basement) so was able to cut out a section of the tubing and remove the offending material. I had also saved extra couplings and tubing so was able to repair it successfully. Now we will be very careful not to vacuum up the various wood bits that fall underneath the log rack in the family room, several of which got jammed in an elbow and caused the back-up.