Oreck - XL2100RHS

We checked some of the hotels that we stayed at and ask housekeeping what vacuum they were given. Based on that, we got the Oreck XL Commercial. We figured that they went through a lot of vacuums and probably got ones that were reliable. It was not expensive. It looks very utilitarian but isn’t heavy. It uses replaceable filter bags instead of weird containers requiring manual cleaning. It’s worked well for us for at least 10 years with no problems.

Oreck XL Commercial. Doesn't have attachments if you require, but it handles a German Shepherd shedding like a mofo. Suction is incredible and it has lasted a bunch of years. Very, very light. While not truly a stick.

We have the oreck xl commercial upright one and it is so hard to maneuver on our thick carpet. I’d def cleans well but it’s such an arm workout I rarely use that vacuum. Not sure if I’m doing something wrong like you can change the base height somehow. Just thought I’d mention it

Oreck XL Commercial. Cheap and everything is replaceable

Those things are loud and TERRIBLE for shag carpet.

An oreck xl commercial. Buy a separate bag dock and hepa bag to go with it though. Or a Hoover wind tunnel high performance bagged.

The Oreck Commercial XL is ok. It's lightweight and good on low to medium carpets. Like you said no hose and no tools. They do last a long time but the Commercial XL has the old bag dock, so you'll need to install one of the new bag docks so it can use the hepa. I'd choose the Karcher Ranger over the Oreck Commercial XL. You can find the Ranger for $199-212. The Ranger has carpet height adjustment. You won't need to change any bag dock and it has a lifetime belt. The Ranger is made by Sebo and it will have the best reliability among these options. I'd also choose the Sanitaire Professional Tradition SL635B $159 over the Oreck Commerical XL. The Sanitaire has carpet height adjustment. There are F&G Hepa bags available. You can get to the belt and brushroll without any tools. If you are willing to trade a little reliability for features I'd highly consider the Sanitaire Professional SL4110A $159. It's a traditional upright vacuum. It has carpet height adjustment. Generic hepa bags are available. What sets it apart from the Oreck is it has a hose and tools. I'd choose either the Karcher Ranger or either of the Sanitaires over the Oreck. What do you think?

The Bissell 3313 is pretty light at 12 lbs. I agree with u/Flat_Direction1452 there aren't many vacuums that are lighter and good at cleaning carpets. You could try an Oreck XL. They're lighter. New ones are around $150-170 but you can find many used Orecks for $50 or less. They don't have any hose or tools. There's the Vacmaster UB0402 $111. It's a copy-cat of an Oreck XL but actually has a few improvements like led headlights, hepa bags standard, and a 2 speed switch. I don't recommend a cordless stick vacuum. They don't deep clean carpets and since you hold the bin, battery, and motor at the top the handle weight is actually heavier than an upright vacuum.

For a light weight bagged vacuum to clean carpets I think of the Oreck vacuums. They're light weight around 9-10 lbs, they have large hepa bags, and they're pretty good on carpets. They don't have any hose or tools. The non-swivel models actually put less stress on your arms and back then swivel steering because the swivel you have to control and stabilize your arm to steer it. The Oreck XL is outdated, the Oreck Elevate series is improved. The Oreck Hepa $299 on amazon is the same as the Oreck Elevate Command but with a shorter warranty. The Karcher Ranger $212 is a new take on the Oreck from an established German brand. The Ranger is made by Sebo it's also a lightweight upright vacuum with no hose or tools. But the Ranger has carpet height adjsutment which Orecks never have had. The Ranger also has a liftetime belt and belt protection and the brushroll is removable without any tools like the Sebo Felix. Downsides are an odd foot power switch. There's also a much cheaper copy of Oreck the Vacmaster UB0402 Commercial Vacuum Cleaner $109. I have never used one and it looks to be better than the old Oreck XL but it's still built to a price to be affordable. The Kenmore Intuition is a small lightweight vacuum but the swivel steering might make the handling more stressful. I'd try a Karcher Ranger first and the Oreck Hepa second. There are lots of used Oreck XLs out there but it uses stretch belts and the old bag dock, I'd try to find the newer Oreck Elevate models on the used market.

Orecks are lightweight vacuums that are made for low to medium pile carpets. They aren't very good on hard floors because the brushroll is always spinning and it will fling stuff backwards. They have no hose or tools. They're pretty simple vacuums that are not too hard to repair. If you just want a vacuum for carpets they are very light to use. If you get a used Oreck you'll probably need a new brushroll, belts, and bags. I'd also upgrade the bag dock so that you can use the purple hepa bags. Since they use stretch belts they will need regular belt replacements around 2-4 belts a year depending on use. This Oreck XL looks clean and $10 is almost free. So as long as you only need it for carpets and you are willing to buy the needed parts it's a good deal.

For commercial use I don’t recommend a bagless vacuum. It sounds like less work but when employees don’t empty the bin and wash the filters regularly it shortens the life of the vacuum. Most bagless only last a year when used daily. Most commercial vacuums use bags. As long as you keep bags on hand changing a bag takes seconds and is much cleaner. For a lightweight vacuum I like the Oreck XL recommendation and I would also recommend the Karcher Ranger $212. The Karcher Ranger has a brushroll that is removable without needing a screwdriver or any tools. But both has no hose or tools. If you need a hose and tools I’d look at a Sanitaire Professional SL4110A $159. It’s bagged and has a long cord and a basic hose and tools. The ProTeam ProForce 1200XP $596 is a real tank if you want a real durable vacuum and don’t mind it being heavier.

Oreck! Weighs 8 pounds and cleans pet hair amazingly.

> thinking I wanted a Dyson. > > The repair guy set me straight. From what I've seen of Dyson products in general, they sell replacement parts but you won't want to go through with the repairs because of the time and parts cost. > bagged is superior longterm IMO. Oreck Commercial upright traditional corded is the vacuum that impressed me most recently, after having been an Electrolux canister user for much of my life. We used to go out of our way to get the Electrolux bags, and I think that was the thing that people were trying to avoid at one point with the bagless -- getting locked into some particular bags.

I've said it before and I'll say it again. The best sub-$300 vacuum is an Oreck Commercial model. Used all day every day in hotels, etc., lasts a lifetime, designed to be repaired, replacement parts available and cheap.

You are cleaning as a business, use a commercial vacuum. An Oreck Commercial vacuum. Best $180 vacuum in existence.