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Thread Number: 30855
/ Tag: Brand New Vacuum Cleaners
My Review of the Shark Rocket Powerhead |
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| Post# 341313 1/14/2016 at 11:25 (3,024 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL) | ||
I've been going back and forth the past few months trying to decide whether or not to give this thing a chance and I finally went for it. I enjoy buying new vacuums that are innovative and the Powerhead definitely is!
There are several different models of the Powerhead, depending on where you purchase it. I found that Bed, Bath, and Beyond was the only store that carried it in electric blue and with the headlight, and for the same price as everywhere else! This also allowed me to take advantage of their 20% off coupons, on top of the sale price of $169. I also had a $20 gift card so I left with the Shark for $134. I decided that if I didn't like it I could easily sell it locally and make the money right back. I live in a decently small apartment so the size of the vacuum is perfect for me. I could easily store it under my bed if I wanted to. I have a feeling that this will be a very popular vacuum with college students like myself.
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| Post# 341314 , Reply# 1 1/14/2016 at 11:28 (3,024 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL) | ||
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The Shark features 2 speeds, one acts as a "gentle sweep" for bare floors and rugs, and the second as a "deep clean." With the bare floor brushroll installed the first speed is a lot of fun and feels effective. You don't end up with dirt and crumbs scattered all around the floor behind you.
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| Post# 341315 , Reply# 2 1/14/2016 at 11:30 (3,024 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL) | ||
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Here is a photo of the second brushroll storage. The plastic carrying case can be easily removed if the user does not wish to have it stored onboard. I find it convenient so I don't have to hunt it down every time I want to clean hard floors.
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| Post# 341316 , Reply# 3 1/14/2016 at 11:31 (3,024 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL) | ||
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The bare floor brushroll.
Similar to Dyson's, and just as effective I am sure. The bristles are incredibly soft.
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| Post# 341317 , Reply# 4 1/14/2016 at 11:33 (3,024 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL) | ||
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This is what Shark calls the Brushroll Garage. With the push of two buttons the top cover opens up and the brushroll can be easily removed for cleaning or installation of the bare floor brush.
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| Post# 341318 , Reply# 5 1/14/2016 at 11:36 (3,024 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL) | ||
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With the push of a button at the bottom of the handle, the back half of the vacuum pops up with the dust cup. Emptying this is incredibly easy. I thought this was a very important factor considering the dust compartment is pretty small. Unlike several other vacuums, the dirt falls right out and doesn't require you to stick your hands in and pick it all out.
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| Post# 341319 , Reply# 6 1/14/2016 at 11:37 (3,024 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL) | ||
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Here is a photo of the dust compartment. It isn't huge, but it also isn't too small. I've been filling it up after going through my house once, which isn't a problem considering I empty my vacuums after each use.
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| Post# 341320 , Reply# 7 1/14/2016 at 11:44 (3,024 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL) | ||
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All in all, I think that I'll really enjoying using this, it's incredibly convenient and incredibly powerful. You can hear it picking up deep down dirt that isn't visible to the eye.
A few things that I did not mention: The wheels are all rubber coated, I always look for that in a vacuum. The handle can be raised or lowered depending on the height of the user. The cord isn't super long, but it also isn't too short. It seems to be just right for the type of vacuum. Some things that I do not like: When pulling back, sometimes the back of the vacuum will lift up. Of course since it is Shark, it's only a single cyclone so the filter will get dirty pretty quickly. As a collector this isn't a problem obviously, but we will see how the general public takes a liking to it. I would definitely recommend this vacuum to someone has a lot of rugs and/or bare floors, especially with the second brushroll. It would also make a great second floor vacuum since there are no tools and you can easily get under beds with it. So far my impressions are good and I will be keeping it! If you have the extra money to spend I would recommend picking one up and seeing how you like it! | ||
| Post# 341321 , Reply# 8 1/14/2016 at 13:26 (3,024 days old) by kirbysthebest (Midwest) | ||
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Thank you Very nice review.
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| Post# 341333 , Reply# 9 1/14/2016 at 17:21 (3,024 days old) by Miskini (Northville, Michigan ) | ||
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| Post# 341341 , Reply# 10 1/14/2016 at 18:13 (3,024 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada) | ||
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| Post# 341345 , Reply# 11 1/14/2016 at 19:32 (3,024 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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| Post# 341580 , Reply# 12 1/18/2016 at 23:00 (3,019 days old) by petek (Ontario) | ||
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Neat, It reminds me of the old GE electric carpet sweeper and the battery B&D one. I did look it up online and a guy has a youtube video posted.. It seems rather noisy though.. That would be a turn off for me although it's very tempting, can't stand noise. | ||
| Post# 341588 , Reply# 13 1/19/2016 at 08:34 (3,019 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL) | ||
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"Next generation of the carpet sweeper" | ||
| Post# 341609 , Reply# 14 1/19/2016 at 13:15 (3,019 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
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| Post# 341614 , Reply# 15 1/19/2016 at 15:01 (3,019 days old) by petek (Ontario) | ||
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I think Miele had something somewhat similar years ago though I can't remember the name of it to look up.. Someone will know. | ||
| Post# 341622 , Reply# 16 1/19/2016 at 16:37 (3,019 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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| Post# 341623 , Reply# 17 1/19/2016 at 16:55 (3,019 days old) by kirbysthebest (Midwest) | ||
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Reminds me of an Air Ram Vacuum from Gtech CLICK HERE TO GO TO kirbysthebest's LINK | ||
| Post# 341624 , Reply# 18 1/19/2016 at 17:48 (3,019 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
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| Post# 341627 , Reply# 19 1/19/2016 at 18:57 (3,019 days old) by Eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada) | ||
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You know... truth be told... the real second generation of carpet sweepers really was the Euro-Pro / Shark cordless Swivel Sweeper and all its clones. Just like the original carpet sweeper, these have no suction fans. These came out about 20 years ago methinks. Now, these new "third generation" carpet sweepers now have added suction like that 1960's GE "Electric Sweeper"......But they all are evolutions of the original carpet sweeper.
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| Post# 341646 , Reply# 20 1/20/2016 at 05:45 (3,018 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
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| Post# 344297 , Reply# 21 2/16/2016 at 17:30 (2,991 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan) | ||
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Another Shark? Another Rocket? Who buys all these new Sharks that come out every few months? | ||
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