( 162 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 15 2009
I bought this vacuum less than 2 years ago. I only used it occasionally on hardwoods and for area rugs. It worked good for awhile, but then a few days ago the mode button only would work on Carpet mode and then the suction is barely noticeable. The main reason I have this vacuum is for the hardwoods and I can't even get it to work on that mode anymore! So not worth it to only have less than 2 years! I am on the hunt for a new one that won't die so quickly!!
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Posted: Aug 13 2009
I bought this vacuum over a year ago for occasional use on my antique oriental rugs (low pile) as my Oreck was too powerful. It can be used both on floors and carpets, and I used the floor option on my rugs, which really didn't do a very good job. The carpet option is very powerful, and too strong for the older rugs, which is very surprising for such a lightweight vacuum. So, this vacuum is pretty useless if you're looking for a solution to caring for delicate rugs. It worked pretty well on floors, although, on anything pea sized, it would roll over it. I used it maybe once per month and, after one year, the vacuum started overheating after about 5 minutes and part of it would shut down. Now, after about 3 minutes of use on bare floors, it overheats and the whole thing shuts down...it's as if it became unplugged...stops dead. In my opinion, it is not worth the price for only a year's use especially since it was only used occasionally for light use. I wish I had listened to the other reviewers before I bought it...definitely not worth the money.
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Posted: Aug 9 2009
I've tried many stick vacuums, but none would pick up items as big or bigger than bird seed. I have a messy paraqueet who throws her food all over, and I'm thrilled the Flair works wonderfully. Joan Sarasota Fl
