Thread Number: 19417
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Post# 215171 , Reply# 1   1/21/2013 at 17:37 (4,083 days old) by TheHooverMan (United States )   |   | |
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Post# 215175 , Reply# 2   1/21/2013 at 18:00 (4,083 days old) by Starryblues4u (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 215184 , Reply# 4   1/21/2013 at 19:04 (4,083 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada)   |   | |
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One of the Shark bagless uprights indeed did very well in Consumer Reports' tests, and is a recommended model: The Shark Rotator Professional Lift-Away NV501.
Here are the scores: Carpet cleaning: very good Bare floor cleaning: excellent Airflow through the hose for tool use: good Noise level: very good Emissions control: excellent Handling (pushing, pulling, carrying): very good Pet hair removal: only fair Here's a summary of their impressions - CR's Take Shark's 3-in-1 upright isn't without flaws, but it conveniently converts from an upright to a canister or hand vacuum with the touch of a button. The lightweight, 17-pound vac was impressive at cleaning carpets with little emissions, and its swiveling head allowed easy maneuvering. It also was fairly quiet. Minuses: Although we liked the tools, airflow was only so-so. In our pet-hair pickup test, most hair wound around the brush. And you don't get manual carpet pile-height adjustment, which is better than automatic systems at matching the brush to the surface. Highs • Excels at removing embedded dirt from carpets • Performs well when cleaning bare floors, ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, and hardwood floors • Excels at capturing all the dust it picks up, important if you have allergies Lows • The on/off switch is inconveniently placed • Requires manually emptying the bin, which is messier and sometimes presents problems for those with allergies or other respiratory issues • Lacks a manual carpet-height adjust |
Post# 215188 , Reply# 5   1/21/2013 at 19:24 (4,083 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California)   |   | |
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The brush roll is not replaceable, rather one replaces the entire nozzle assembly for $60 + shipping.
Parts availability in general, & that consumable in particular, have me on the fence on this brand. Link shows Navigator parts available from Shark the only place i could find them. CLICK HERE TO GO TO stricklybojack's LINK |
Post# 215268 , Reply# 6   1/22/2013 at 08:21 (4,083 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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I agree with you, parts availability for Shark vacuums can be iffy. And $60 to replace the whole head, & no separate part # for the brushroll?! Sounds like they are looking to gouge customers.
However, having said that, for me that would be even more reason to be diligent in maintaining the vacuum & keeping the brushroll clean. And since Eurekaexpress is a collector, I'm sure the Shark would see a better life than if it was in the hands of an average person. Rob |
Post# 215332 , Reply# 7   1/22/2013 at 16:11 (4,082 days old) by compamac ()   |   | |
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The navigator lift away. Since I have over 35 vacuums, I dont use it much but its a great machine |
Post# 218290 , Reply# 8   2/9/2013 at 09:09 (4,065 days old) by paulc (Edinburgh)   |   | |
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This arrived this morning, badged as Morphy Richards in the UK. I am really impressed with the performance although I would not have paid £199.99 for it. I got it of Amazon for £99. Was very shocked at how much dirty it pulled out of the carpets, especially as I vacuum everyday. A lot quieter than I expected too. My only niggle so far is the hose is very stiff and doesn't stretch too far but it doesn't seem to be much of a problem when using it in lift away mode.
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Post# 218293 , Reply# 9   2/9/2013 at 09:26 (4,065 days old) by electromatik (Taylorsville, North Carolina, U.S.A.)   |   | |
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I've heard they are better than a bagless Hoover. After reading the Consumer Reports info above, it's funny how they ding the Shark for not having manual carpet pile adjustment. But then, in the very next paragraph above, they were extolling it as having excellent embedded dirt removal... Hilarious... |
Post# 219172 , Reply# 10   2/14/2013 at 21:36 (4,059 days old) by ryansellman ()   |   | |
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If I had to get a Shark vacuum, I would get the Rotator Lift Away. That's their top-of-the-line model. |
Post# 219198 , Reply# 11   2/15/2013 at 06:46 (4,059 days old) by cue003 (S. FL, USA. )   |   | |
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My buddy has the Lift Away. I have played around with it for about an hour checking it out. It is a pretty nice machine for the price. |
Post# 219233 , Reply# 12   2/15/2013 at 11:02 (4,058 days old) by Blackheart (North Dakota)   |   | |
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Post# 219328 , Reply# 13   2/16/2013 at 07:49 (4,058 days old) by director12 ()   |   | |
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I'm against Euro-Pro, they are fussy with customer service and claims. |
Post# 219517 , Reply# 14   2/17/2013 at 18:04 (4,056 days old) by vacu-finder ()   |   | |
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run screaming............no parts.......no after sales service..... |
Post# 219523 , Reply# 15   2/17/2013 at 18:33 (4,056 days old) by cue003 (S. FL, USA. )   |   | |
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No parts and no after sales service doesn't apply to Shark. At their price point most consumers will just get another cleaner. If it lasts a year or 2 they would be happy. That is partially why it is priced the way it is. |
Post# 219595 , Reply# 16   2/18/2013 at 04:29 (4,056 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)   |   | |
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Euro-Pro,Shark----DUMPSTER vacuums!Stay way away! |
Post# 220407 , Reply# 17   2/23/2013 at 05:08 (4,051 days old) by thermokid (Casper, Wyoming)   |   | |
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suction only sharp bagless stick vacuum in the kitchen for quick pickups, and it works great. I have had it for about 8 or 9 years and I have not had any trouble at all with it. It is great for bare floors but not a deep cleaner for carpets. Dan |