Aske
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sometimes bad things happen for the better...
« on: January 11, 2007, 07:32:42 PM » |
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So we got this bitchin vacuum last november (2005) (shark thunderbolt), it worked great. too great really. always had a full bin doing just one room. annoying as hell having to dump it, resume, and clean the filters sooo often. no big deal though, meant the carpets were clean.
the other drawback... the agitator was always full of sal's hair. it didnt get through to the canister at all. and it was a pain in the arse (6 screws, plus removing the drive belt) to remove.
well, today, it had no suction at all. went to BBB to find out what their policy on the warranty was. cleaned everything, checked the belts, motor warm but not really stinky. who knows whats wrong with it.
inquired if there was anything better in terms of cleaning the agitator brush. pointed out to the DC15.
WOW. same level of cleaning power, and insanely easy to clean/maintain. taking the old busted one back tomorrow for a refund tomorrow.
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stroh
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Re: sometimes bad things happen for the better...
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2007, 07:34:40 PM » |
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That sucks.
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Re: sometimes bad things happen for the better...
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2007, 07:34:56 PM » |
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16 seconds. Lousy Stroh.
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Re: sometimes bad things happen for the better...
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2007, 07:36:07 PM » |
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*edit* oh, I thought this was a game..
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stroh
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Re: sometimes bad things happen for the better...
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2007, 07:36:13 PM » |
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Congrat.s on the great find, though.
[you should post is as "Hoover", or half this board won't know what the hell appliance your talking about.]
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Re: sometimes bad things happen for the better...
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2007, 07:36:51 PM » |
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had you pegged as a dirt devil guy
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stroh
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Re: sometimes bad things happen for the better...
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2007, 07:37:11 PM » |
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16 seconds. Lousy Stroh.
I'm only on a couple. |
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Aske
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Re: sometimes bad things happen for the better...
« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2007, 07:39:37 PM » |
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stroh
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Re: sometimes bad things happen for the better...
« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2007, 07:47:11 PM » |
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Very nice. We've talked about getting one.
So, believe the hype?
[edit] I mean what Dyson says is legit?
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Aske
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Re: sometimes bad things happen for the better...
« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2007, 07:49:36 PM » |
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Very nice. We've talked about getting one.
So, believe the hype?
[edit] I mean what Dyson says is legit?
so far. it doesn't really 'suck' more than the shark thunderbolt (beast!) but it sucks as much, about 1/2 the hair makes it into the canister, and overall, it's engineered* far better in terms of ease of cleaning/maintaining. add in the neat 'ball' and the 5 year warranty... wish i'd got it to begin with especially if you get one for 20%+ off retail. |
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Re: sometimes bad things happen for the better...
« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2007, 07:50:27 PM » |
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Laura really, really wants a Dyson. Apparently they even have a model designed specifically for pet owners. We have a Kirby right now and it is incredibly average. I'm really glad we didn't pay full price for it.
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Aske
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Re: sometimes bad things happen for the better...
« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2007, 07:53:51 PM » |
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Laura really, really wants a Dyson. Apparently they even have a model designed specifically for pet owners. We have a Kirby right now and it is incredibly average. I'm really glad we didn't pay full price for it.
from what i learned today, they come in ball/ no ball animal / plain the animal model has a separate 'motorized' brush for sofas and stuff to get pet hair specifically that the plain model doesnt. you can buy it aftermarket too (for $70) whereas the 'animal' model is only $50 more as a unit. if that brush does as good a job as the unit overall does... then i'd say its worth it. |
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Re: sometimes bad things happen for the better...
« Reply #12 on: January 11, 2007, 07:55:13 PM » |
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omg aske doing housework?!!???  |
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Re: sometimes bad things happen for the better...
« Reply #13 on: January 11, 2007, 07:56:21 PM » |
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Yep, they are color coded. Purple is the animal one.
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Re: sometimes bad things happen for the better...
« Reply #14 on: January 11, 2007, 07:56:59 PM » |
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omg aske doing housework?!!??? i love to vacuum. i think its psychologically empowering knwoing im removing all those bastages that make me sneeze. like i'm executing them  |
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