Thread Number: 35595
/ Tag: Brand New Vacuum Cleaners
I bought a shark nv356E, should I return it? |
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Post# 382435 , Reply# 1   12/10/2017 at 00:34 (2,300 days old) by FantomTechGuy (US)   |   | |
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I think a good choice would be a canister vacuum.
Most canister vacuums come with multiple floor attachments for both hardwood and carpeting. Since it's not an upright, you can easily place it on the stairs without any trouble. I would recommend in purchasing a Kenmore brand canister. I've used them in the past and I think they are good machines. Just remember to replace that bag, change the belt and check the filters and it will last some time! |
Post# 382436 , Reply# 2   12/10/2017 at 02:29 (2,300 days old) by broomvac (N/A)   |   | |
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You're going to get a lot of mixed responses here.
What matters is not what we think about your vacuum, but rather what you think about it. If you enjoy using it and it suits your home well, by all means keep it! And don't worry, you are not spreading dust around your home. The shark has a hepa media type exhaust filter, which, quite frankly, will give your Shark lower dust emissions than what comes from many of the older vacuums we enthusiasts tend to like. Again, if you like it, that's all that matters. |
Post# 382438 , Reply# 3   12/10/2017 at 02:30 (2,300 days old) by broomvac (N/A)   |   | |
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Post# 382440 , Reply# 4   12/10/2017 at 06:56 (2,300 days old) by thecarolinaguy (Carolina)   |   | |
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Just be grateful you didn't buy a Dyson. |
Post# 382455 , Reply# 5   12/10/2017 at 11:34 (2,300 days old) by Ultralux88 (Denver, Colorado)   |   | |
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Post# 382457 , Reply# 6   12/10/2017 at 12:09 (2,300 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest)   |   | |
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If you like it, and it works for your needs, then you got a good price, keep it. If you don't like it, or it's not meeting your needs, then take advantage of the option to return. |
Post# 382475 , Reply# 9   12/10/2017 at 21:20 (2,300 days old) by fan-of-fans (USA)   |   | |
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I've used a few Sharks, not sure if it was that specific model, but similar. My experience was limited, but I didn't find it to be a bad vacuum. Lightweight, had good agitation, brushroll shutoff. I found the attachments to be pretty decent but the hose was rather short. I did not try liftoff mode or have to empty the bin and filters.
A bagged vacuum probably may or not filter better but they are certainly easier to maintain as most of the dust is contained in the bag, which you just throw away. Emptying a bagless vacuum puts dust particles in the air unless you do so outside, and then you have to contend with dirty filters. Some machines are better designed in that regard than others, I don't really know about the Shark filter system. Overall I think a Shark is a better vacuum than a lot of other uprights out there. Personally I'm a canister person so if I were to get a new vacuum it would probably be a canister that uses bags, but everyone has their preferences. I would not be opposed to getting a Shark though if I decided to get an upright. |
Post# 382507 , Reply# 10   12/11/2017 at 13:33 (2,299 days old) by mark40511 (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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It does not leak dust, trust me. Do I like the vacuum? YES, super easy to use. I just hate that it's bagless. Luckily I have a bagged vacuum I use to keep the bin sucked clean. The hose ripped at the 3 year mark where it meets the handle. Shark replaced it free but I had to complain about it. My cord also frayed somewhat and I think this might be my fault for wrapping too tight, so I started wrapping the cord more loosely.
You have to constantly keep the foam/ felt filter clean on this thing. I do it about once a week with my bagged vacuum, and I wash them about once every 2 months. |
Post# 382513 , Reply# 11   12/11/2017 at 17:06 (2,299 days old) by cuffs054 (monticello, ga)   |   | |
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I'm beating the crap out of my Shark and it continues to work great. Haven't even plugged the Kirby in in months. |
Post# 382523 , Reply# 12   12/11/2017 at 21:32 (2,299 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)   |   | |
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Post# 382553 , Reply# 13   12/12/2017 at 15:01 (2,298 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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Post# 382634 , Reply# 14   12/14/2017 at 15:15 (2,296 days old) by Ultralux88 (Denver, Colorado)   |   | |
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And nothing of value was lost!
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Post# 382641 , Reply# 15   12/14/2017 at 17:30 (2,296 days old) by vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell )   |   | |
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Post# 382670 , Reply# 17   12/15/2017 at 13:34 (2,295 days old) by Ultralux88 (Denver, Colorado)   |   | |
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Post# 382744 , Reply# 19   12/16/2017 at 13:49 (2,294 days old) by cuffs054 (monticello, ga)   |   | |
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Geez Tolivac, about telling us how you really feel... |
Post# 382748 , Reply# 20   12/16/2017 at 15:05 (2,294 days old) by Ultralux88 (Denver, Colorado)   |   | |
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Post# 382768 , Reply# 21   12/17/2017 at 02:03 (2,293 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)   |   | |
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That's the Sharks servicecenter---the KRUSHER!!!Such pretty pieces of plastic!They do make money for the vacuum place here-he sells them a new powernozzle when the belt,motor,or brushroll fails in theirs. |
Post# 382887 , Reply# 22   12/19/2017 at 09:59 (2,291 days old) by Mike811 (Finland)   |   | |
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Shark quality is what it is, but at least they clean much better than the Dyson vacuums. Still I prefer my Sebo Felix, Miele C3 and Kirby G6 + others better in the quality than Shark.
Second picture shows how much each vacuum left behind. In the video (in the link) you can clearly see that the Shark actually cleans pretty well compared to the Sebo Felix and Dyson DC40. Sebo was the best and Dyson last by a big margin. CLICK HERE TO GO TO Mike811's LINK |