Electrolux EL 7020B Oxy3 Ultra Canister Vacuum
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Electrolux EL 7020B Oxy3 Ultra Canister Vacuum
Customer Review: *****LOVE IT*****
Summary: 5 Stars
After having my last two vacuums die unceremonious deaths, I decided to do a little more research in buying a vacuum than usual. I checked consumer, and epinions for reports on the latest canister vacuums. I tried out my neighbors vacuums to see if they met my needs, and ultimately decided on the Electrolux Oxygen Ultra.
I am not sorry! This vacuum is fantastic. The bare floor attachment in larger than most making the task of vacuuming easier. However, it still manages to fit into all of my smaller areas (between toilet and tub). It is also more narrow than most I have tried. Because of this, I was able to vacuum in between my banister poles, leaving me one less job to do.
This attachment, along with the telescoping pole, did a terrific job getting under my couches, beds, and dressers, with the exception of one of my daughter's rooms where there isn't much clearance. Furthermore, I decided to give it a go on my blinds. It did a terrific job removing the dust from the 2 1/2 slats.
I then switched out for the motorized head and was very impressed with the power it had for carpeting. I actually found myself being pulled along by it. I used on my berber, and area rugs. It did a great job cleaning them both. Fantastically, the power head plugs right into the handle to make cleaning my stairs a breeze. It took a little getting used to, but I think it did a better job than my last vacuum with a special stairs attachment.
The canister itself is better than others I have worked with. It moved effortlessly. I did not find it was crashing into walls or getting caught up on furniture. It was extremely quiet as well. I found the cord length to be sufficient (I have quite a large house and didn't have change outlets anymore often than with other vacuums) and the extra length on the hose made cleaning higher items easier.
I love the controls on the handle as well. The buttons controlling the power, type of vacuuming and on/off switch were easy to use.
I had no problems with changing out the heads. However, I have not been able to work the space saving storage option of hooking the head onto the canister body. This is not such an issue as I have the space to store it without utilizing this feature.
Bottom line: This is a great machine. I recommend spending the money, and getting a machine that will do a great job and last.
Customer Review: let the buyer beware!!!
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this model at a home garden center near me...not sure if I am allowed to state the name of the store. Anyway, it worked like a dream for almost a full year. Not a single problem. The suction on carpeting was great. It not only vacuumed carpets thoroughly, but it had an upholstery attachment, albeit small. The bare floor attachment was a bit wide for small areas, but it did the trick.
Then exactly 10 months later...After pressing the power button, not a sound issued forth. The light indicator did not display on the lower vacuum either. It had worked like a dream for almost a year, and like they say: "if it sounds to good to be true, it generally is!" What a waste of money! And we aren't talking $200 or less. I paid over $500 for this hunk of junk.
After calling the 800 number that is in the manual, and jumping through all the hoops to find a repair drop-off location, I was given 3 bogus phone numbers that were out of service. I was livid!!! I called the number back and instead of speaking to the original person, I asked to speak to a supervisor and aprised her of the situation. She tried to give me the same numbers, only this time I warned her not to in advance. She then gave me the name of several drop off centers in VA, none of which were remotely close to me....the nearest location was an hour drive one way, which is not what I had in mind.
I looked up a local vacuum repair shop near me that was not one of the ones on their list. The man proceeded to tell me that there were 3 of the same model vacuums like mine, sitting in his office waiting for parts that had been on order for several months. He told me that these parts may be obsolete. And that a part usually never took that long to receive...over 3-6 months??? Come on give me a break!
Oh, btw....The repairman told me this alleged "Electrolux Oxygen 3" model is "not" a genuine electrolux. That if I wanted to buy a genuine "Electrolux"...try looking up Aerus electrolux vacuums online. The Electrolux Oxygen 3 model, according to this repairman is not really an "electrolux", but he said they probably paid to use the name and he believed it was really a Eureka model. Curioser and curioser.....
Customer Review: Great for allergen sufferers!
Summary: 4 Stars
I've owned this vacuum for about 2 months and I love it! I have 5 cats so you can imagine the amount of pet hair that accumulates around the house, I wanted a vacuum that could handle this without breaking my bank account. I also suffer from mild allergies and needed a HEPA filter, but the main feature that drew me to the Electrolux was the Micro-Seal technology, which prevents dirt and debris from being blown back out from the exhaust fan. It sucks dirt up from the floor and keeps it in the bag, where it should be! My old Dirt Devil upright had a horrible problem with this and I was constantly sneezing and coughing while I was vacumming. With the Electrolux I NEVER sneeze while vacuuming, all the pet hair goes in the bag and stays there!
Good points:
1. The vacuum automatically changes suction strength when moving from carpets to tile/wood floor (you can also manually override the settings).
2. On/off button is located on the handle; much better than bending over to turn the unit on/off from the canister.
3. Accessory tools are stored in the handle, so no more hunting for the dusting brush... it's right there ready to snap on and use!
4. Motor is very quiet when turned on.
5. When vacuuming is done, the self-winding power cord is great!
6. Two carrying handles make for better mobility.
7. Ability to vacuum underneath furniture and beds.
8. Micro-seal technology keeps everything in the bag.
The only bad point I would say is the motor strength does not clean carpet very well. I had to vacuum over the same spot several times in places of heavy traffic or a lot of cat hair build up. I would not recommend this product if you have medium or high-pile carpet. It works okay for low-pile carpet though, and great for hard floor surfaces. If you have high-pile carpet, I would recommend the model above this one, I believe it had a bigger motor and more power.
Overall, I am very pleased with this product. It's great if you have allergies!! I love the HEPA filter and the Micro-Seal technology. I would definitely recommend it if you have any kind of allergies, especially pet hair.
Customer Review: this vacuum had everything I wanted
Summary: 5 Stars
I used my mom's electrolux for 5 years (and she had used it for 5 years before me) and it finally died. I've been searching reviews and looking at models for the past two months, and finally decided on this one. The most important feature was the HEPA filtration, then the ability to do both carpet and bare floors.
It was easy to put together, and the instructions are clear. The telescoping wand is excellent for my needs - I have a bad back and being able to make the wand longer so I don't have to reach and bend is a backsaver! The wand disconnects from the hose easily. The power contols are on the wand within easy reach of a thumb. I did have to read the instructions to figure out which button was which. There are 3 buttons - power, bare floor/carpet, and suction strength. There's also a manual pedal adjustment on the powerhead for carpet pile adjustment that's easy to adjust with your foot. Power cord is a little short, but easily solved with an extension cord. The carrying handle also serves as the cord retriever - neat! It's easy to carry up and down stairs. The bag is easy to get to and replace. It comes with the option of using an s clinic bag or an s classic bag. http://electroluxservice.stores.yahoo.net/vacuumbags.html
It cleaned medium pile carpet, persian type rugs, and bare floors with ease. I haven't found it too heavy, and the large wheels make it very easy to maneuver. It comes with an extra wide bare floor head and an upholstery head that I haven't found the need to use yet. In addition, there are two heads (dust and crevice) right in the wand piece. The powerhead is noisy but not as much as the previous model I used, and I'm willing to deal with the noise because it cleaned the carpet so well.
I've been pleasantly surprised by this model, and am very happy with it.
Customer Review: Best Yet
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned a Miele canister and Kirby upright, and currently own two Kenmore canister vacuums. The Electrolux is by far the best of all of them. The Miele is lightweight and powerful, but the powerhead uses the suction from the vacuum to operate the powerbrush. This makes it good for low and medium pile carpet, but the powerhead on the Electrolux significantly outcleans it. The Electrolux powerhead also works very well on our vinyl floors, so I haven't even used the floor attachment. The Kenmore vacuums are heavier, and the retractable cords are a real nuisance. I have to pull the cord out before moving the canister, or the plug pulls out of the wall outlet. This is not a problem with the Electrolux, and its light weight and compact design make it easy to carry up and down stairs. The Electrolux is also much quieter, and the swivel head on the powerbrush makes getting into and around corners much easier. The Electrolux is much easier to pull along as you go. Unlike the Kenmores, which are constantly going off in odd directions and banging into furniture and walls, the Electrolux tracks straight behind you. Also, the adjustable suction and touch controls on the handle of the Electrolux are nice features, and even though the wands on the Kenmores are metal, they are constantly breaking. I can't count the number of times that they have been replaced. I also find the telescoping feature of the Electrolux wand to be a great feature. It can significantly reduce the strain on your back, plus, it's good for getting cobwebs on 9 foot ceilings.
I did a good deal of research before making my choice, and I am very glad that I chose the Electrolux.