Comments on: Electrolux EL 6988D Oxygen Canister Vacuum

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:49:10 +0000

3.0 out of 5 stars
Questionable product descriptions and reviews
I bought this for my 92 years young mother. She doesn’t do computers so I did the research for her. This product seemed like a good bet, and it still may be.

By: Xia

Xia — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:57:49 +0000

5.0 out of 5 stars
A well-designed vacuum
Previously we had a Sears Kenmore canister vacuum. It worked well but was heavy and loud; also the power head died after 6 six years.

By: Denzel

Denzel — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:11:42 +0000

4.0 out of 5 stars
great vac but wire short issue
I purchased this vac from QVC about 2 years ago, I noticed in last 2-3 months that power carpet nozzle was “cutting out” on power when dragging around.

By: Page

Page — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:42:48 +0000

1.0 out of 5 stars
Poor/Cheap Construction
Powerhead spinning brush wore out within 3 months, due to construction made of plastic parts, where metal parts should have been.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:47:51 +0000

5.0 out of 5 stars
Best. Vacuum. Ever. Even though it punched my mom in the face!
I did a lot of homework before deciding to buy this bad boy. I am not a vacuum expert nor do I really vacuum. I bought this as a Mother’s Day gift for mama-dukes.

By: Fruma

Fruma — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:21:51 +0000

5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Suction – Durability improved versus prior versions
Have had previous versions due to its great suction/cleaning. Have 2 dogs and 2 todlers/babies, with one of them alergic to dog hair, thus need great cleaning.

By: Huela

Huela — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:02:51 +0000

1.0 out of 5 stars
Vacuum is falling apart and doesn’t pick up dirt
We bought this vacuum just 5 months ago and it’s already falling apart. Where the motorized brush head connects to the rest of the vacuum broke.

By: Babette

Babette — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:19:26 +0000

5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Machine!
This vac was recommended by our allergist, but after reading some of the user reviews I was a bit reluctant to buy it. I have to say that after 3.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:57:48 +0000

I researched for a long time before deciding to purchase a vacuum. I went to the store to buy a Hoover, and came out with this Electrolux after my husband and a store employee convinced me it was a better vacuum. I got it because of the Electrolux name and the $100 rebate. Well, from the moment I put it together, I was sceptical of the way the pieces fit together. When you start the rug attachment, it takes off on you, which is kind of cool. It also cleans my carpets wonderfully! I don’t like the way the bare floor and other attachments just sit on it instead of attaching securely. I also find that the bare floor attachment doesn’t have much sucking power. I have also had trouble getting the rug attachment off. You have to step on something on it, and pull. For me, it isn’t easy, plus it seems as though it will eventually just break off. A few months ago, the rug attachment wouldn’t work and I discovered that a prong that is part of the handle connections was bent. Well a few weeks ago, it snapped right off and I had to bring it to a repair facility. Luckily it is still under warranty. But I have only owned it for about 8 months and I only use it once a week. It shouldn’t be broken already. They just don’t make vacuums as sturdy as they used to be. We have a very old real Electrolux that was given to us, used, by my husbands parents and it still works. Of course it is held together buy a shoestring and lots of duck tape! I also have trouble with the rug attachment sucking up things like the cover for the couch and then shutting off. It is very powerful so beware. I still haven’t gotten my vacuum back from the repair place, and they told me it might take a while depending on when Electrolux sends them the parts to fix it. I also have trouble finding the bags for it. Our old Electrolux, had bags you could find really cheap at any store, but not this one. I would not recommend this vacuum.

By: Mette

Mette — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:31:50 +0000

4.0 out of 5 stars
It sucks good
I love this vacuum. I have two beagles whose only job in life appears to be shedding. I had a persian-style rug that looked all faded and all the fibers were good and smushed.