Oreck? Yes or No
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Braden bell
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Love the oreck for commercial janitorial. They can be a little hard to push on some thick piles
I would be using them mainly residential. Do you think it may not be a good choice?
Mikey P
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I love them. Buy one off craigslist for $40-50. Put a new beater bar and belt in for nominal amount and give it a test for a few days. Best beater bar I have ever seen and if you buy it right it's the lowest cost option out there. I have had tons of vacuums and it holds it own fine. Any of the xL models are the same deal.
I also have a proteam 4 gal wet dry vac that I use to post vac after encapping. Pulls a whoping 140 cfm and is very, very well built, comes with a nice assortment of tools and a beater bar is available. JonDon sells them for $179 or about $100 off list.
The only down side to the orcek is NO TOOLS. The combination of these two solves all the issues, plus it's handy to have around when you have 8 neices / nephews leaving m&ms, skittles and craker crums all over.
I also have a proteam 4 gal wet dry vac that I use to post vac after encapping. Pulls a whoping 140 cfm and is very, very well built, comes with a nice assortment of tools and a beater bar is available. JonDon sells them for $179 or about $100 off list.
The only down side to the orcek is NO TOOLS. The combination of these two solves all the issues, plus it's handy to have around when you have 8 neices / nephews leaving m&ms, skittles and craker crums all over.
Mikey P
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Some thick nylons can be a hassle, but those are rare and a hassle with your Royals too.
Royal belts and over costs involved are the deal killer.
My guys like the sel propelled Kirbys but no way would I or you pay full price.
We buy them used for $50-$100.
I think the Oreck is just right for you if you also get the Hoover PortaPower canister for edges and upholstery
Royal belts and over costs involved are the deal killer.
My guys like the sel propelled Kirbys but no way would I or you pay full price.
We buy them used for $50-$100.
I think the Oreck is just right for you if you also get the Hoover PortaPower canister for edges and upholstery
Mikey P
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Told ya...
encapman
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I like the Oreck's too. They're not a particularly "clean" vacuum. They spew out a micro amount of dust, like most old-school bagged vacuum cleaners do. But I don't think that's necessarily a deal breaker. And like Braden said, they can be hard to push on plush padded carpet. But the Oreck's are a proven work horse. I've owned a couple though the years and they held up well. Overall I think it's a decent enough vac.
Mikey P
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Spew?
From where?
From where?
hogjowl
Idiot™
From the air
Just because it’s called a vacuum, doesn’t mean it works in one.
Idiot
Just because it’s called a vacuum, doesn’t mean it works in one.
Idiot
encapman
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The dust comes through the bag. The Oreck doesn't kick out a ton of dust. But you can see some on the handle and on top of the vacuum. I've seen more dust from other bagged vacuums... Kirby, Royal, Sanitaire, Hoover Commercial's (I've owned them all).
Mikey P
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Meh...
dealtimeman
Everyday is Saturday.
The model that I won on the board to give my wife for Christmas is great!
And I have not witnessed any dust spewing out of the vacuum either or heard my wife say anything negative about her gift.
And I have not witnessed any dust spewing out of the vacuum either or heard my wife say anything negative about her gift.
hogjowl
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Just because it doesn’t come out under volcanic force, doesn’t mean normal sized people are unaffected!
Mikey P
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For those woreied about this trivial nonsense, get the multi ply green bag.
Best ballance of any upright
Ridiculously cheap bags and parts
HUGE bag
Best upright for stairs
Must interactive brushroll ever
Best belt design of all the Dirty Air designs
Dirt cheap.
Best ballance of any upright
Ridiculously cheap bags and parts
HUGE bag
Best upright for stairs
Must interactive brushroll ever
Best belt design of all the Dirty Air designs
Dirt cheap.
steve_64
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Dust seeps out around the gooseneck at the bottom.
The commercial ones have longer motor brushes so they run longer. Only real difference I know of.
Like any bag vac change them often so they don't stink. Taking them into homes you can't wait for the bag to fill up.
The commercial ones have longer motor brushes so they run longer. Only real difference I know of.
Like any bag vac change them often so they don't stink. Taking them into homes you can't wait for the bag to fill up.
@dealtimeman bought his wife a vacuum for Christmas!???! What did you get her for your anniversary? A clothes iron? Someone’s in the dog house!!!
Mikey P
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Oprah lives a rougher life..
dealtimeman
Everyday is Saturday.
Newman
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I have been running the fabled Oreck XL for many years. Long before they were a MB fad.
Lightweight, compact, easy to run, easy to repair.
What more can you ask for? Attachments, yeah, I know.
Lightweight, compact, easy to run, easy to repair.
What more can you ask for? Attachments, yeah, I know.
Mikey P
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Fad?
Maybe when more than 6 of us wake up...
Maybe when more than 6 of us wake up...
hogjowl
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We all know what he means
steve_64
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It's not a good commercial vacuum though due to it's small stature but is easy to use on stairs.
The shark has replaced ours but miss it on stairs in hallways.
The shark has replaced ours but miss it on stairs in hallways.
Small town janitorial
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No. I would lose a ton of money if I used an oreck. Too heavy and slow. Might work fine for residential carpet, but a Windsor or pro team has an easy to use wand, is lighter, has better filtration, sucks more, and doesn't look like a 50s dinner.
Mikey P
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Too heavy?
The two alternatives you list are heavier...lol
The two alternatives you list are heavier...lol
1900 North
Member
Do the Orecks pull dirt and debris through the fan? If so, how often do you replace fan blades?
Ive tried all the commercial vacuums and still believe it or not, the Bissell Clean View is my favorite. When its brand new it sucks like crazy, actually really impressive suction for a vacuum that goes on sale for $79.
Its really easy to keep the filters clean and when it starts looking a little beat up after 1 busy season you just throw it away/give it away and get a brand new fresh one.
I prefer it over sanitaire sc99, any kirby, pro team, oreck, or dyson. It digs deep.
Plus vacuums are so nasty after 1 busy season I dont really care to take them apart and spend time getting the smell out and all the gunk.
Its really easy to keep the filters clean and when it starts looking a little beat up after 1 busy season you just throw it away/give it away and get a brand new fresh one.
I prefer it over sanitaire sc99, any kirby, pro team, oreck, or dyson. It digs deep.
Plus vacuums are so nasty after 1 busy season I dont really care to take them apart and spend time getting the smell out and all the gunk.
Small town janitorial
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Sorry I meant Kirby, not oreck. Good catch. If I didn't need an edger I'd use an oreck. I've owned a couple.
