Oreck Vacuum - completely dissatisfied - falls over - attachments won't stay on - doesn't pick up like it should

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RE: Oreck Vacuum - completely dissatisfied - falls over - attachments won't stay on - doesn't pick up like it should

I purchased an oreck vacuum (small, compact cannister type) I paid more for it than I have ever paid for a vacuum and I am completely dissatisfied. It doesn't pick up like it should, it won't pull through the room (falls over on it's side) the attachments won't stay on.

It is not properly balanced for sitting, pulling or storing. I absolutely HATE it. It was purchased for a motorhome RV and it wasn't required to do heavy work, just light cleaning - which it won't do satisfactorly.

Linda Kilpatrick

P.O.Box 1515

Robertsdale, Al., 36567

Comment On This

glad to find some one else that is not happy with oreck. l have recently purchased the upright XL10 they won't admit it but l think there is a design fault as my model is rather square with a protective plastic bumper only part way round and it has damaged my skirting boards. l have noticed that some of the same models have a strip all round. ls this because they have realised their mistake. when you feel around mine you can feel some very sharp protruding edges where the side brushes are. this is at the same level as the damage has appeared. now like so many l don't say oreck how wonderful l say bloody oreck!!!!!!