Which vacuum for my mum
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Shark vacumn ms are decent and not heavy.
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sherman said:
Shark vacumn ms are decent and not heavy.
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I just got a Shark 2 weeks ago to replace an ageing 17 year old Dyson.
The Shark sucks harder than Bonnie Blue and really has cleaned carpets up extracting dirt that the Dyson could not. However, it is NOT as easy to use as the Dyson.
The Dyson has a huge reach when the wand is pulled out. The Dyson comes with lots of tools. Just pull the wand out, pop a tool on and you are away.
The Shark's bin pulls off and is powered, but you have to hold it one hand. The machine falls over. The dirt sensor is overly sensitive and cuts out. I had to buy an extra tool, and storing that on the back, it fouls taking the bin off.
So...if I was recommending one or the other to someone of advancing years, I think the Dyson is more user friendly, uncomplicated and works well.
The Shark is more modern, does not clogged by hair, really pulls the dirt out, but is more fiddly to use. The electrical flex on it is horrible too...not rubber but still and pkastiky.
The Shark sucks harder than Bonnie Blue and really has cleaned carpets up extracting dirt that the Dyson could not. However, it is NOT as easy to use as the Dyson.
The Dyson has a huge reach when the wand is pulled out. The Dyson comes with lots of tools. Just pull the wand out, pop a tool on and you are away.
The Shark's bin pulls off and is powered, but you have to hold it one hand. The machine falls over. The dirt sensor is overly sensitive and cuts out. I had to buy an extra tool, and storing that on the back, it fouls taking the bin off.
So...if I was recommending one or the other to someone of advancing years, I think the Dyson is more user friendly, uncomplicated and works well.
The Shark is more modern, does not clogged by hair, really pulls the dirt out, but is more fiddly to use. The electrical flex on it is horrible too...not rubber but still and pkastiky.
Mr Pointy said:
Threads like this are never as helpful as you would hope: you are going to get votes for Shark, GTech, Dyson & Henry. There never seems to be a definitive winner.
Or Bosch. I have the Bosch Unlimited 9 cordless vacuum cleaner and it's very well-built, easy to put into different configurations, has great suction for a cordless and is easy to maintain. Bosch gives a 10-year warranty on the motor, so confident are they in its reliability.Oberheim said:
Mr Pointy said:
Threads like this are never as helpful as you would hope: you are going to get votes for Shark, GTech, Dyson & Henry. There never seems to be a definitive winner.
Or Bosch. I have the Bosch Unlimited 9 cordless vacuum cleaner and it's very well-built, easy to put into different configurations, has great suction for a cordless and is easy to maintain. Bosch gives a 10-year warranty on the motor, so confident are they in its reliability.We've had a Dyson and now a Shark, and my mother has had 2 G-Techs
The Dyson was clever and well engineered but made of cheap toy plastic, and was expensive to repair. The batteries died and it was cheaper to buy a different brand than fix the Dyson
The G-techs are trying to emulate Dyson but in reality are badly engineered. The first one had a metal to plastic gearbox that would eat cogs. Initially you couldn't buy replacement cogs but soon you could get third party replacements as they failed so often. I bought a second hand gearbox so I could keep a replacement built ready to change over. There was nothing clever about the design. It was just a basic vac and not a good one.
My mother bought a newer model. That one has a badly designed pull out bin. Its so difficult to remove she can't do it. I have to empty it for her every week.
The shark looks basic and cheap, but works very well. We've had it years and had no issues with it or the batteries. As a bonus it actually came with 2 batteries so you always have a charged battery ready to drop in.
If the shark ever dies we will buy another.
The Dyson was clever and well engineered but made of cheap toy plastic, and was expensive to repair. The batteries died and it was cheaper to buy a different brand than fix the Dyson
The G-techs are trying to emulate Dyson but in reality are badly engineered. The first one had a metal to plastic gearbox that would eat cogs. Initially you couldn't buy replacement cogs but soon you could get third party replacements as they failed so often. I bought a second hand gearbox so I could keep a replacement built ready to change over. There was nothing clever about the design. It was just a basic vac and not a good one.
My mother bought a newer model. That one has a badly designed pull out bin. Its so difficult to remove she can't do it. I have to empty it for her every week.
The shark looks basic and cheap, but works very well. We've had it years and had no issues with it or the batteries. As a bonus it actually came with 2 batteries so you always have a charged battery ready to drop in.
If the shark ever dies we will buy another.
Edited by 98elise on Friday 24th July 17:55
Just at done this exercise for an elderly relative.
Definitely the Gtec
Many have the motor up near the handle which makes it difficult to manoeuvre and top heavy.
The Airam3 also has a self cleaning filter and enough charge for 30 minutes.
It's good for a quick pick up of bits, but you will probably need a proper corded job once a month.
Edit. Just seen the post above, our relative doesn't have an issue with the pull out bin.
Definitely the Gtec
Many have the motor up near the handle which makes it difficult to manoeuvre and top heavy.
The Airam3 also has a self cleaning filter and enough charge for 30 minutes.
It's good for a quick pick up of bits, but you will probably need a proper corded job once a month.
Edit. Just seen the post above, our relative doesn't have an issue with the pull out bin.
Slow.Patrol said:
Definitely the Gtec
Many have the motor up near the handle which makes it difficult to manoeuvre and top heavy.
The Airam3 also has a self cleaning filter and enough charge for 30 minutes.
It's good for a quick pick up of bits, but you will probably need a proper corded job once a month.
I think (IMHO) you may have missed a trick by bypassing the Bosch I mentioned above then.Many have the motor up near the handle which makes it difficult to manoeuvre and top heavy.
The Airam3 also has a self cleaning filter and enough charge for 30 minutes.
It's good for a quick pick up of bits, but you will probably need a proper corded job once a month.
It too does 30 min plus without an issue, even if some of that is on boost.
It too has the motor & battery at the top & that is what makes it easy to manoevre as there is no additional inertia to overcome as the weight is in your hand.
It doesn't have a self-cleaning filter, although I have no idea if that is a negative as a self-cleaning filter surely has to dump its contents somewhere I am guessing.
It is the only vacuum we have used in the 3 years since getting it and doesn't need a corded one every now & again & trust me Mrs E is seriously OCD about cleaning! Ask me how I know?
E-bmw said:
Got a Bosch series 6 cordless a few years ago now & it is excellent, it has a powered brush head, does a full house (4 bed/3 reception) in one go & has a boost function which makes a noticeable difference.
The 6 needs a different head for carpet and hard floor I believe but the 7 is definitely a contender. I’ve got the 10 and am very happy with it so a lighter version should be good.Slow.Patrol said:
Just at done this exercise for an elderly relative.
Definitely the Gtec
Many have the motor up near the handle which makes it difficult to manoeuvre and top heavy.
The Airam3 also has a self cleaning filter and enough charge for 30 minutes.
It's good for a quick pick up of bits, but you will probably need a proper corded job once a month.
Edit. Just seen the post above, our relative doesn't have an issue with the pull out bin.
It might be different on the Airam 3. My mothers is the Airam 2 and to remove the bin you have to pull it upwards. The problem is the handles are small and central, but the bin is asymmetrical so it wants pull out at an angle.Definitely the Gtec
Many have the motor up near the handle which makes it difficult to manoeuvre and top heavy.
The Airam3 also has a self cleaning filter and enough charge for 30 minutes.
It's good for a quick pick up of bits, but you will probably need a proper corded job once a month.
Edit. Just seen the post above, our relative doesn't have an issue with the pull out bin.
My mother (in her 80's) Simply can't get the purchase on it to pull it out. Even I find it awkward.
98elise said:
It might be different on the Airam 3. My mothers is the Airam 2 and to remove the bin you have to pull it upwards. The problem is the handles are small and central, but the bin is asymmetrical so it wants pull out at an angle.
My mother (in her 80's) Simply can't get the purchase on it to pull it out. Even I find it awkward.
Does sound different.My mother (in her 80's) Simply can't get the purchase on it to pull it out. Even I find it awkward.
There is a cartridge in the base. Easily removed and replaced. Then the end flips open to eject the crap
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