Oreck Platinum

by Donna
(Lynnwood, Washington)

I need a vacuum. My husband and I have been to the Oreck store and decided on the Platinum because it is relatively quiet and because we have mostly wood floors and it is easy for me to take up and down the stairs.

I frankly am choking on the price. My husband says its the last vacuum we will ever buy but I'm not convinced.

Can someone convince me?

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Jun 22, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		Exquisite
by: Susanne

I have researched vacuums for 3 months and let me tell you that Oreck is the best out there as far as durability and cost. Most company's are trying to copy cat Oreck and make you pay for a product less worthy and cheaper parts! I really wanted the Platinum but was in the same boat as you; choking on the price. Oreck does make a vacuum comparable to Platinum called 'Legend'. The lesser features it has from the Platinum are; the 'D' style handle, no metal plate on the bottom and it is not as stylish. However, everything else is the same. The only thing is that it is $150 cheaper and it comes with a 8-year warranty. You still get the ultimate canister with it...which I don't know how anyone can live without...specially if you have hard wood floors. Everyone has hard to reach places to clean and furniture so unless you like dust you need the canister. I love oreck's vacuums!
May 14, 2010
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star 		Oreck XL Platinum model U7000ECR4
by: Clare

How many ways can one hate a vacuum cleaner? I didn't know myself until I bought this Oreck: it eats rugs, it runs away from you, and it is just downright inconvenient to have to use the canister which is awkward in every way possible to handle, store, wind the cord on the bottom, change bags.

Putting the cover back on is not easy and since it is plastic with two small tabs, if even one of which brakes, will render the cover useless since plastic can't be glued and I hate to imagine what the replacement will cost given the prices on Oreck's products and supplies. Many regrets about buying this Oreck XL Platinum vacuum--didn't do proper research with actual users.
Jul 18, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oreck Upright
by: Patricia Loyd, Bakersfield

I love my Oreck so much I bought two. I have 3 dags and 2 cats and it does an amazing job. The price was the best out there and I love the ability to take it in once a year to be serviced.
Very light weight and gets it done. I feel so sorry for these people that must have gotten "lemons" and bad service obviously.
May 01, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		price is cheaper now!!
by: Anonymous

I was in the Oreck store yesterday, 4/30/09 and this vacuum is on sale till the 3rd of May for $399 without the side canister. Who needs all the crap, I'll will get used once or twice then sit in the closet getting in the way. I have been researching vacuum's for the past month and even though this vacuum is very ugly, I feel it is the best one for the price. With the warranty, you can bring it in once a yr for free for a cleaning, free bag, etc. I say GO FOR IT!!
Feb 23, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Recommend Oreck Platinum
by: Anonymous

I paid $599 for mine...it has a 10 year warranty - and annual checkups AT NO COST. I have excessive animal hair in my house - both dogs and cats and long carpet, hardward floors, steps and tiles and it is wonderful on all of them. The handheld that comes with it gets in all the tight spaces and behind sofas etc and is just too easy to use to complain about the upright now having onboard tools. Go for it!
Feb 15, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oreck not at the top of my list
by: Anonymous

I've had my Oreck XL for over 10 years. While it is convenient to leave out and use for touch ups, it isn't my favorite, and definately my last choice for a thorough cleaning. I prefer a vaccum with a hose attachment for corners and behind unmovable furniture, and this doesn't have any.

It is also fairly high maintenance, with recommended maintenance schedules. These are costly, too. Right now, mine needs a major overhaul, which will probably cost about what I paid for it in the first place, and I'm continuing to use it until it can't be used. I have a Roomba and a caniser vac in addition, and tend to use either of those before the Oreck.

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