Oreck XL21 Upright Cleaner

We recently bought an Oreck XL21 vacuum cleaner through ebay and are quite happy with it. We had owned an Oreck for about 15 years and it finally developed a problem--either a switch or something electrical, so we decided to get another vacuum rather than fix it. After much internet research, we decided to stick with an Oreck since we liked the old one and it lasted rather well. The drawback was the $799 price-tag, so we turned to ebay. I had read several reviews of people who bought them from ebay (new/refurb/showroom models etc) and liked them. The vacuum is much like the old model, but the XL21 has several upgrades: stronger handle (more solid), more powerful, easier to push, lower profile to name a few. It seemed well worth stepping up from the lower models. Essentially though, it is like all other Orecks--light, easy to use, good suction, simple design, durable, dependable. The only shortcoming I've ever noticed is the lack of attachments. This weighed heavily on me in making the decision, but we loved our old one, bought a Dirt Devil hand vac in lieu of attachments, and love this one. We have stairs, and the vacuum's light enough that we actually use it.--and that's got to be better than having a wand or crevice tool. We looked at Dyson, and were tempted, but further study led me to believe it pulls too much of the fiber out of the carpets (too stiff a brush?) and is heavy and awkward. There are lots of other machines/brands that appear to have excellent quality/features, so look around for what fits you. The Oreck fit us for 15 years, so we stuck with what we know works for us.

I have had this vacuum for 2 month now and it is still going strong. In fact the retail price tag of nearly 600 plus dollars may seem steep but you will see results instantly. My home is lined with a pretty standard carpet and unlike most vacuums and the results is amazing. This vacuum will actually lift the threads back to its original position so that I can actually see my footprints when I step on freshly vacuumed areas. Now this isn't some miracle all in one cleaning tool that can get rid of stains or day old play dough however it gets the job done in terms of dust, hair, lint and other standard vacuuming objectives. One thing that they do not advertise about this product is that it comes with a scent filter so it will exhale a fresh vanilla scent (this can be removable and replaced with other scent), while your vacuum intakes the unwanted targets. I say it is a good buy regardless and if you look for around you will find one at a cheaper price.

I have owned Oreck Vacuum Cleaners in the past and love them. I loved that I was able to buy one on Ebay as they are more expensive then other vacuums but in my opinion are better. They are quieter and this one moves on its own. Very easy to push,light weight, cleans extremely well and again VERY quiet. Would recommend this product to anyone looking for a good vacuum cleaner.

We bought our first Oreck (a model 600) on eBay a couple of years ago. It is great. It is very light and will go from carpet to tile to hardwood without missing a grain of sand. The bags allow for a no mess change operation.

Our kids are setting up house and we bought another Oreck XL21 (a model 700) for one of them as a 'moving out' gift. They would have nothing else.

I think it is like buying a Honda car. When you buy your first one, you become a lifelong customer.

Primarily why I decided to buy an Oreck was it is very lightweight and I have 3 floors in my house so it makes it so easy to carry up and down the stairs. I hated lugging a heavy vac around before. I love the fact that it has automatic height adjustment because I have finished wood floors and rugs, also carpeting. It won't scratch my wood floors and I was concerned about that. It also has good suction and it's self-propelled so I don't have to push it hard-it glides so easy! The only thing I dislike is that there is no on board hose with attachments. I love the fact that while you're vacuuming, the upright vac is releasing a nice fragrance so everything smells good and clean. I also think it's a little overpriced but I do like the fact that it has a 21 year warranty. Just don't forget to bring it in at least once a year or it will void the warranty. I also purchased the Oreck Housekeeper canister vac which I use for upholstery/stairs. It is also lightweight and has a carrying strap.