Electrolux HOMECARE Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner - SC5845B

Jack B. Martin: I did a lot of research on a commercial type vacuum for home use and needed something that also filtered the exhausted air due to children's allergies. This vacuum sucks up the dirt and pet hair from a dog (long haired) and 3 cats. Very happy and satisfied with the way it works. The 50 ft power cord reduces time spent unplugging and plugging the vacuum in. I would recommend this vacuum to others. Fast shipping too.

United States on May 21, 2014

Kate Williams: We needed a new vacuum and my husband didn't approve of the one that I brought home. He did extensive research and bought this one. What a mistake. I tried to like it, truly I did, but no matter how hard I tried, I hated it.

Pros:
It really does suck up the dirt. And the attachments are conveniently located on the machine.

Cons:
The thing weighs a ton. It's seriously heavy. And I work out regularly. Lifting it upstairs, or up on top of the dogs beds actually requires putting your back into it. No good for doing a quick vacuum.

The filter gets dirty. Of course the filter gets dirty, not shocked there (actually happy that it works), but where am I going to get a new filter every six months? and how does that compare to just getting some new bags for my Oreck?

For this much money, I want the vacuum to self adjust to the height of the carpet / floor. Instead, this has a clunky switch that's a pain to move. It has like 6 different positions and if you don't choose right, you're rewarded with a horrible squealing sound of the beater bar tearing up your expensive area rug. Not cool.

It's unwieldy in that it only goes in...

United States on Apr 06, 2013

Sam: I thought it was nice when it arrived but my janitor said she didnt like it. I didnt ask why because she wont stop talking if given a chance to complain. Updated on 9/4/12: Now I know why - it broke down after just 45 days and our request for return was denied by the seller. I'll need to find someone local who can repair our new vac. The problem is the devise that diverts the suction between the hose and bottom is stuck on hose mode.

United States on Jul 12, 2012

Bill F: The price is highly competitive with other, more heavily advertised, bagless cyclonic vacuums. Assembly was simple. It's easy to use and very, very effective. It's lighter than many but heavier than some. Still, it picks up a great deal of dirt, especially pet hair, is easy to clean--including the two filters--and exceeds the performance of our previous lightweight bagged upright substantially. Included tools are easy to set up & use, though the flattened end of the crevice tool should be longer. Overall, it's an excellent product that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

United States on Mar 21, 2010

P. Wagner: I bought this for our church.

The Good: it ran relatively quiet. It sucked debris very good, on bare tile floor and carpet, easy to use, nice long hose.
The OK: A little difficult to re-attach the dust cup -- not that big a deal.
The Bad: After having it one month someone, not me, vacuumed up a few pieces of shattered safety glass. It now sounds like a lawn mower. A Vacuum repairman told me although called a commercial, it really isn't. He said the brush roller was damaged and it was not part of the warranty. I guess it makes sense a hollow wood roller isn't as durable as the old steel ones. You would think they could take a little beating though, since it is "commercial".

United States on Feb 26, 2009