Comments on: Comparison of a Dyson DC14 and Oreck XL Deluxe

By: Jay, Louisville, KY

Jay, Louisville, KY — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:53:16 +0000

My Oreck is the best thing I have ever had. It beats my sisters Dyson and my mothers rainbo by a mile. I have 2 dogs that shed a LOT and the Oreck picks up ALL the hair. The Dyson does not get the dog hair that is "down in the fibers" of the carpet. If you honestly thought an old Oreck would act like a new Dyson, then you are a complete retard. My Oreck is 14 years old and I will still be using it in 14 more years when you have bought 3 more Dysons……

By: indysrider

indysrider — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:05:14 +0000

I LOVE MY DYSON: I find these 5 pros over other vacuums:
1. Easy to empty (just pull off the container and pull a lever, the trash empties out of the bottom!)
2. Versatile, clean from carpet to hardwood to baseboards with one unit. (who would want to buy a handheld and an upright to do one chore?)
3. POWERFUL suction that doesn't seem to waiver*
4. Very quiet. Use it around a baby all the time!
5. Many useful attachments (AWESOME on pet hair on the couches, no need for a fancy brush just the regular attachment and some powerful suction)

I have a handed down Dyson from the first version they made. I have never used an Oreck, but as for the Dyson, I enjoy the flexibility. Not everyone only vacuums large spaces with little furniture. I have couches and a coffee table i have to vaccum around and I love being able to vacuum the livingroom, and using my fioot switch the setting to hardfloor and do the kitchen. I can quickly pull the handle and get the baseboards, under and behind a table and the larger pieces you wouldn't want to suck up with the brush.

*If you have long hair, it gets caught around the brush and you have to take the brush off and clean the build up off. But this happens with any vacuum that uses a rotating brush to pick things off carpet.

I think it depends on what you use your vacuum for that determines what kind is best. I do have the handheld Dyson also and only need it for my car and sometimes I use it for stairs if i have it out already.

THANKS JAMES DYSON FOR A WONDERFUL MACHINE!

By: scottae316

scottae316 — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:54:37 +0000

First, you need to replace the belt and beater bar on the Oreck. Make sure the bag is not full and the tube isn't clogged. Its rare that the filler tube clogs, but it can happen. Other than that, Oreck is a great vacuum. If you wonder why the Oreck stores have Dyson's in each of them, its part of a law suit that Oreck won. Dyson lost 3 independent lab tests against Oreck and the settlement was that Dyson had to provide one of their vacuums to each Oreck store. Dyson's are nice vacuums, but they are very heavy, loud and dirty to empty. Orecks are light, quiter, and seal when you empty the bag. It is a top fill bag so it looses power when the bag is near full. Change the hepa bag and you good to go. On and don't forget the 102 mph suction of the Oreck.

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 02:56:50 +0000

when testing a vac please make sure both models are = in age and top running shape.

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 02:55:31 +0000

the comments made in reference to the Oreck vs the dyson is not even sensible the oreck in question for one is a relic, the Oreck units rule of thumb must have the best changed at least once a year – no big deal also make sure the bag is not full. The dyson I have used at my freinds it is good as long as it's not full and makes a mess with dust, also it is much louder than the Oreck and the Oreck hepa bags truly keep the dust in the bag .I have the new Oreck XL Platinum and it is excellent on rugs as well as hard wood floors ,I like it much better than the ear blasting Dyson.

By: Susan

Susan — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:05:27 +0000

Of course you can use the Oreck on hardwood, they are advertised as going back and forth on both. I love my Oreck XL commercial that I got at Costco Business Center (mostly on the West Coast). The Oreck guy was there and gave me some good info. But specifically, I knew I wanted an Oreck b/c you can do hardwood (which I mostly have ) and carpet.

By: werty

werty — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:56:54 +0000

Well as far as I know you cannot use the oreck on the hardwood, so you need to use the hand held vac that comes with it. The one that my parents and grandparents both had, was terrible and was never used. I would try that out first, or look around and see if you can get reviews of it.

I suggest the dyson, just because I am very happy with mine, and how it has performed on carpet, tile and hardwood.

By: jodi

jodi — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:45:21 +0000

I am now so confused. I want to get the Oreck self propelled thatc omes with 10 years of free annual tune ups, free bags and the canister vaccum that is 3 steps above the base one.. I felt it and the suction is awesome…
but broken belts,,,,and other reports I rea dandteh same goes for dyson its heavy to carry and do stairs… and if you read consumers they recc a 199.00 HOOVER HELP WHAT DO I DO>?>>
I use to have a kirby, then got a kenmore progressive caniter and love dit but now they make them cheap and I am tired of dragginga round a canister,,,, I dont have pets and have both hardwood lfoors and carpet including carepted steps… any ideas ??

By: john

john — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:10:29 +0000

I love my Oreck XL, I love the support it has I know that if it does have a prob losing suction or whatever I can go down to my local Oreck dealer and have them look at it with no problem.I just bought the Platinum and gave my parents my old Xl they love it it works great and my older parents have no problem carrying it up the steps. If you want a great vaccum go with Oreck.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:05:20 +0000

It seemed that I had to get a new vacuum cleaner every year or so. I got tired of that, saw the t.v. ad for Oreck and ordered one! That was over 10 years ago. Never a problem, works great, fits under low tables and chairs. I would never own anything else. Why change when its so good. Very light, goes from tile to wood to carpet, with no adjustment necessary. Can't say enough about it. If you want a good dependable vacuum, buy an Oreck!