Shark Roadster Canister Vacuum -Ep722 – Factory Serviced

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1. Daddy Love says:

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   We needed a new vacuum and my wife was out of town, so I chose to buy one. (It is vital to note that I am a 6 foot, 220 lb male,an engineer, and very detail oriented so my criteria might be different in judging a vacuum than the average housewife’s.) Also, we use the Hoover steam and vac regularly to steam clean our carpets but we still need a vacuum to vacuum the carpets. We also take our shoes off before we come in the house. We are not fanatics, but we have small children and don’t want them to be sick unnecessarily.

   We had borrowed a friend’s upright vacuum and before we returned it, we wanted to change the bag and the Hepa Filter in order to return it in better shape than we borrowed it. I was surprised to see the bag and filter cost over $30, even though the new Vacuum cost only $99, so I chose that was 1 vacuum cleaner I could do without and that vacuums that needed bags were basically a scam to get you to buy the bags and filters.

   Therefore, I was looking for
   
   1) a vacuum that did not deliver the dirt it picked up into the air.
   
   2) a vacuum that did not require bags
   
   3) a vacuum that sold for less than $200.

   I went to Target and saw the Euro-Pro ep722 and it looked like it satisfied the requirements. Hepa filter, bagless and about $99. I bought it and took it home to test it, with the thought that if it too was some sort of gimmick, I would return it immediately. That was about 2 years ago. My wife likes this vacuum and I like it because the air coming out of the vacuum is clean, it cleans the floor really well.

   WE BRUSH OFF THE FILTER EVERY TIME WE USE IT. The first time I used it, it picked up so much dust that the filter clogged and the motor overheated and shut off. I realized that the filter was trapping the dust most vacuums deliver into the air and therefore the filter had to be cleaned. Since then, the motor has not overheated. We wash the filter after about every 4 uses and we have bought 2 replacement filters. This vacuum has been used once a week for two years to clean a 2 bedroom, 2 bath house and it still works like new. Occasionally we have a housekeeper come over to clean the house and she really likes this vacuum also because it is lightweight and does not spit dust into the air. The one negative aspect of this vacuum is the emptying of the dust cup; we take the entire vacuum outside next to the trash to do this because the dust tends to go everywhere. Even though this is not desireable, it is better than the dust remaining on the floor in the house where most vacuums leave it. We then wash the plastic dust cup in the sink to remove the dust that electrostatically remains on the plastic.

   The question a buyer of a vacuum cleaner must question himself is “What do you want in a vacuum cleaner?” If you want a vacuum that picks up the dust and dirt, you must question yourself how you intend to dispose of the dust once you collect it and how much you are willing to spend to do it.
   
2. Anonymous says:

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   Wow, I like this small vacuum. My house is 1800 sq. ft. of wood floors w/ the occasional rug. This is why after much research I chose a canister vac. I completely agree w/ the prev. reviewer who suggested to the people w/ terrible experiences, like 5 minutes till overheat, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURERS DIRECTIONS!!! I have had this vac for 4 months now and it still has the suction it did the day I bought it. My secret? I READ AND FOLLOWED THE MANUFACTURERS DIRECTIONS!I tap out the filter w/ every emptying and rinse the filter occasionally(letting it dry for at least 24 hrs before reinstalling and using the vac). It really angers me that the people who can’t read directions are trying to butcher this companys reputation. I have found that anything I own needs some sort of maintenance, anyone who does’nt realize that will end up with piles of useless things that no longer work.
3. D. Fitzgerald says:

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   I just bought my Shark Roadster and it worked fantastic! We have two long haired cats and it seemed every time I would sweep, there would be more hair so I wanted a vacuum instead. I was hoping that by going with a lower priced vacuum, as opposed to some of the larger name brand models, I would not be wasting my time and money. The Roadster sucked up every hair and hair-ball and all the dirt on the floor. I was amazed at the suction power this small machine has! It does have a pretty small cord, but just throw on an extension cord and you’re excellent to go!
4. Maria Swift says:

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   The Shark Roadster’s sleek design and is lightweight and simple to carry around with it’s included carrying strap; but, the three main tools are not as simple to manage. Three large, seperate, cleaning tools are given; but, there is no where to store them. We have wood floors, oriental carpets, and an upholstered sofa. I am constantly having to switch between the three tools, lugging them around the house with the Shark on my shoulder. In addition, the Shark works fantastic on our wood floors, utilizing it’s strong suction power; but, don’t even bother trying it on carpets. The bristle brush for carpets gets stuck and is just horrbile (leaves them just as terrible as when I started). Defniitely look elsehwere if you have carpets to clean.
5. unknownmat says:

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   We bought this vacuum about a year ago because we wanted a lightweight vacuum that would be simple to drag around the house. It was also relatively cheap.

   At first we were very pleased with the vacuum. It did everything as advertised. The unit itself still seems to run well.

   This product has a HUGE flaw, in that the attachment “blades” are driven by the same air that is used to suck up dirt. These attachments get clogged. This, of course, renders the vacuum useless, as it no longer picks debris up off the carpet. I spend more time keeping this thing running than vacuuming my house. Further, even after cleaning it, it is never quite as excellent as it was the time before.

   I have finally given up on this vacuum and will be purchasing a new one.

   The only time you should buy this vacuum is if
   
   – You do not mind re-purchasing new attachments every year or so (I have not attempted to do this, and do not know how easily it can be done)
   
   – You want a lightweight vacuum
   
   – You want a cheap vacuum, despite the fact that it will not remain effective very long