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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2017 14:13:25 GMT
My elderly and very heavy Hoover has finally given up and no longer has suction. In checking the inspection channel underneath I found it looked clear and as I had very recently renewed the brush drive belt I knew the brush was revolving. I thought perhaps the blockage was further inside so began to undo the screws holding the cover on and..... the lug which held the screw broke off. Spares for a machine as old as this one are impossible to find so I am now looking for a replacement. Does anyone here use a cordless vacuum and would they recommend it? I have looked at some that seem to vary widely in price, from G-tech, down to Vax. Do you just get what you pay for? I would be very grateful for any advice given and give my thanks in advance.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2017 14:47:49 GMT
We bought a Vax which took an Irish navvy to push it around, and the instructions were very complicated. This replaced a Tesco own brand simple hoover type machine which worked well for years until finally giving up the ghost Having adopted two dogs who were both shedding hairs with some trepidation we bought a stick cordless hoover, again Tesco own brand, which was "end of line" and reduced to just under £50. It wizzes around sucking everything up, and includes a detachable small part that is brilliant at sucking up kitchen crumbs and bits out of the car Though this was "end of line" there are plenty of other similar brands
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2017 15:17:21 GMT
That sounds just what I need so I will try to find it on line. Many thanks Bryan.
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Post by norty on Oct 7, 2017 15:58:50 GMT
We have a cordless hoover which works well on floorboards, tiles and Lino, but it's not great on carpets as the power isn't enough and then the power runs out before it completes the job. I guess it depends on how big your place is but our hoover has 20 mins continuous use before needing recharged.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2017 6:42:09 GMT
Thank you Norty, I expect the models do vary in their efficiency and what your needs are must be taken into account. I may need to decide on a corded model after all. It must be lightweight, which is important to me now.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2017 7:52:37 GMT
Thank you Norty, I expect the models do vary in their efficiency and what your needs are must be taken into account. I may need to decide on a corded model after all. It must be lightweight, which is important to me now. One charge is enough to hoover all the floors of our 3 bed bungalow which is totally carpeted There are all sorts of vacs on Amazon, most with reviews from customers which may be helpful for you
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Post by goldenoldie on Feb 22, 2018 18:18:13 GMT
A friend of mine swears by her Gtech as apparently the Dyson runs out of charge in no time. I'm definitely planning to get one if it has the hand held attachment for the stairs. The old Hoover weighs a ton and wears me out. Time to take the plunge methinks.....
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Post by ARENA on Feb 23, 2018 8:57:54 GMT
Online reveiw:
Problem with these machines are the batteries will need changing after a while. Until more advanced batteries are invented, these things are only useful for a year or two. I had one, the replacement battery cost almost as much as a new vacuum
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2018 9:53:08 GMT
I finished up with a corded Vax Air Stretch which was a Which Best Buy. It has a very long lead and long extension tube and is very light weight. If anything it is too efficient and has very strong suction which can be a problem.
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Post by Vagabond on Feb 24, 2018 20:07:29 GMT
I bought a Hoover Free Motion from a TV shopping Channel, cost about £80 as I recall, does a great job! and it`s lightweight too!
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