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cmahly • 6 months ago

So I have a rug similar to this and even my tuned Kirby G4 struggles on it. It’s high pile microfiber shag and air does not flow through it. The few machines I’ve found that do work on it are turbo nozzle canisters and surprisingly, Shark Navigator Lift-Away with the brush on and suction bleed valve open. My Miele H1 with an SEB-236 nozzle does not work, neither does my SEBO Felix or Oreck Classic or XL21 platform. Oreck Magnesium/Discover supposedly does work because it’s very light so the machine doesn’t burry the nozzle. I’ve found you’ll want a lightweight nozzle so it can float on top of the pile. My rug is so thick that height adjustment doesn’t really work. The best way to deep clean these rugs is to flip them over and vacuum the underside with a machine that has lots of agitation and vibration. That will cause the grit to fall onto the floor. Carefully remove the rug and clean up the grit.

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cmahly • 5 months ago

I think the OG navigator list-away NV350 series (that they’re still cranking out) is a great little machine if you’re willing to deal with the bagless. Yes the single cyclone isn’t the most efficient at dust separation but it is great for airflow. The simple bin makes it much easier to keep clean. These were CRI approved meaning they met their standards for cleaning, surface retention, and filtration. By their standards, it deep cleans carpets and won’t void carpet warranties. These are one of the least expensive machines that has a sealed system. Jumbo pack of aftermarket filters for $20 will keep the machine running well for years. Replace the foam & felt filters every 3 months, and the HEPA filter every 6 months and there won’t be any issues with heat and warping. Most parts can be found online aftermarket for cheap. Running costs for filters are low. The motor shark uses in these is different than their newer designs. It’s surprisingly quiet and powerful with decent airflow. If this vacuum wasn’t good and people didn’t buy it, it wouldn’t be on the market relatively unchanged for 15 years at this point. It’s better than the newer designs meant to replace it.

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Complete_Bike_7493 • 6 months ago

I would disregard the recommendation list posted here as it does not reflect the availability and value in the Australian market.  The Miele models down under completely eliminated an electric nozzle and at best offer just a turbo nozzle for carpet.  For wall to wall carpet with pets, the turbo nozzle will be a vacuuming and  maintenance nightmare. I would suggest you prioritize a vacuum with an electric nozzle.  Sebo still sells canisters and upright vacuums electric nozzles, but as you found out they are disproportionately $$$. If you want a Sebo for the BIFL quality and maintenance ease, save up gradually or  maybe try looking second hand. Otherwise I would suggest you look at what's actually available around you that has an electric brush roll.  Even a basic Shark Navigator (not the duo clean heads with 2 brush rolls) will perform better on carpeted households than an air driven turbobrush.

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eidro8ks • 6 months ago

The older models are much easier to repair. They started making them much for difficult as the years went on. I have an OG lift-away that has only needed one repair and it was very simple to do myself.

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gabek333 • 5 months ago

I have the Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV352 and it's fucking great, especially for the price. It's really easy to use and very efficient. I actually love it. And it was like $150.

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Jdonn82 • 5 months ago

My NV352 lasted for over a decade and only was replaced because the HEPA cover broke and replacement wasn’t handy. I was not pumped about other ways to hold it together, and ultimately thought it’s probably time. The Shark Rotator replaced my 352 and it is a good replacement. Maybe a canister is better but my wife won’t use it, hates the Sebo (just pictures) and even though since I do most of the vacuuming i still have to consider her wants. She wanted/still wants a cordless, which we have a shark version and I refuse to buy another. I’ve replaced the battery on it to extend the life, but to buy the Dyson and see the battery issues they have is a non-starter. Shark for life and budget. I’m sure for $1200 the Miele is great but it’s hard for me to justify that to my cost conscious wife.

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ki77erb • 6 months ago

I also have a Shark vacuum and it's fantastic if you take care of it. Every other month, I take the container off, spray it out with the garden hose and let it dry in the sun for a bit. Every 6 months, I buy an all new filter kit for it. At least once a month I use a razor blade to cut all my wife's hair off the roller because it builds up fast! Had it for around 10 years now and still going strong! Looks like they don't make the same one I have anymore but it's very similar to this one. [https://www.sharkclean.com/products/shark-navigator-lift-away-deluxe-upright-vacuum-zidNV360](https://www.sharkclean.com/products/shark-navigator-lift-away-deluxe-upright-vacuum-zidNV360)

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kirstynloftus • 11 months ago

We have the Shark NV352 Navigator Lift Away, it works amazingly

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LocalLuck2083 • 3 months ago

If on a budget, Shark navigator lift away on sale. Seen at as low as $120

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LocalLuck2083 • 3 months ago

The most basic lift away https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/shark-navigator-lift-away-vacuum-review/

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outlandishlywrong • 6 months ago

I had a navigator og for years, then got the pet lift once we got dags, no problems that aren't of my own doing nothing like a Thursday evening unraveling strings and strands of fabric from the roller brush

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outlandishlywrong • 6 months ago

I wouldn't have it any other way! 🐾

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Rise-Bitter • 5 months ago

I agree. I think their lack of parts availability also hurts them. But for someone that doesn't want to repair their vacuum or doesn't know how or can't, I don't see the problem with them. The nv352 is rock solid. Like you said, their bagless uprights are, for the most part, great. I don't want to spend hundreds on a vacuum. I don't want to buy bags. I got two sharks from Walmart on sale this month. I got the cu512 and cu530. Both were originally around $200. I got them both for $35 each. My nv352 lasted almost 12 years, and it still was working, but the wheel broke off due to my own negligence. 6 I did was filter changes and a belt change.

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Rise-Bitter • 4 months ago

You said what was on my mind. That is exactly how I feel. I am not a Miele or Sebo hater at all. But I just can't justify spending $1500 on a vacuum or even $400. My last NV352 lasted 12 years. I just bought the Shark cu512 from Walmart on clearance for $35, and while I was there, I found the SharkCU530 on sale for $35 bucks, too. I was very close to pulling the trigger on a Kenmore Featherlite but waited and glad I did. One day when I have a need for a Sebo or Miele, I'll probably do what you did. I live in an apartment that is 95% hardwood, so I don't really need the Miele or Sebo. If the next place I buy is carpeted, I'll maybe look into it.

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Simple_Fox_3626 • 9 months ago

I’ve had good experiences with the Shark Navigator Liftaway. I’ve heard good things about the stratos And some of their newer models. A previous thread mentioned this kenmore as being a good buy - https://www.amazon.com/Kenmore-Bagless-Canister-Vacuum-Eggplant/dp/B08N3KBWWP?ref\_=ast\_sto\_dp&th=1.

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skygz • 5 months ago

I just don't see how a vacuum could possible be $1000+ better. I'll second the Shark Navigator Liftaway, mine's been great for over a decade now.

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Visual-Ad-4520 • 5 months ago

Dyson handheld is great for small tasks especially after the battery died and I put on an adapter for my Dewalt power tool batteries, lasts a lot longer now! We have an corded Shark convertible upright for around the house but it’s awful in so many ways. Tries to do lots of things and does none of them very well. When it dies we’ll get a sebo or a miele. We have a hetty for any DIY stuff but we’d never use it around the house as it’s filthy!

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badmoonretro • 5 months ago

we have a shark navigator lift away vacuum and it’s fantastic. easy to use, easy to clean (you can wash the parts easily), and not an overly limiting profile for storage. definitely a top pick in my opinion

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chuullls • 10 months ago

Shark navigator lift away! They also make a pet version, but the non pet does just fine in my opinion

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Confident-Silver-271 • 4 months ago

Shark Navigator lift away. It's absolutely amazing! Light, easy to maneuver, works so well. Mine is about 10 years old. I've been able to find replacement filters online.

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dumplingmomma • 5 months ago

I’ve got a toddler and I’ve found myself vacuuming every night because I hate crunchy floors, blegh! Here’s my current situation: - I got a Miele Classic C1. I use it mainly upstairs because it’s a little unwieldy to drag it up and down stairs (with said toddler, plus two cats). I LOVE the bag and how there’s no roller for my hair to clog up. for upstairs and it’s amazing but a pain in the ass to drag up and downstairs every night. It works great on the thick carpet in our hallway/landing and the hardwood, but it’s a bit too strong for the Ruggable in my kid’s room, so I put it on its lowest setting and try to keep things chill. - Downstairs, I vacuum the kitchen (tile) and living room (hardwood and another Ruggable) with my old Shark Navigator lift-away. The roller is always encased in my hair, I hate dealing with the cord, I HATE the canister and how gross it gets, and I hate how it spit backs tiny things at me (like sand or the tiny rocks from our driveway). I’d like to get something for downstairs that has no roller (necessity), preferably cordless or a cord that retracts, isn’t too gigantic, and has good suction but not so good that it makes vacuuming the Ruggable a pain. I’m not too picky about whether or not it has a bag but I do like the bagged option from a sensory perspective… Does this unicorn vacuum exist? I’d probably go up to $1,000 with my budget if I could find something that comes close to checking those boxes.

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helel_8 • 6 months ago

Wait. What's an "auto detangler"? I have the lift away, too (and love it!) but with lots of pets and long-haired humans the roller bar is a daily nightmare

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helel_8 • 6 months ago

I've had mine for a few years and love it! I ordered a 2nd battery so I can keep going when one runs out, lol. We have tile, vinyl, carpet, and hardwood floors; lots of rugs, and pets, and long-haired humans. I really really like how versatile it is -- I only wish the roller was self-cleaning 😄

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TortugaTurtle47 • 3 months ago

My pick is the Shark Navigator Lift-Away. I've had mine for 10 years so far.

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ChairmanMrrow • 6 months ago

tl;dr - I've had the [Shark Navigator Lift Away ](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/shark-navigator-lift-away-vacuum-review/)for like 5 or 6 years and it's a workhorse. Just remember to replace the filters once in a while. I try to once a year or so.

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Red-Leader-001 • 6 months ago

I 100 percent agree with you, except for changing the filters monthly. We have to vacuum almost every day because we have dogs and live in a dusty/muddy environment. The vacuum is great.

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Adventurerinmymind • 4 months ago

I had the purple Navigator Lift Away and I loved it, until my kid borrowed and subsequently ruined in. Now I have an orangeish brown one that works just as well, but it's not the cute purple color 🙁. It was more expensive but the store didn't have the original one and I needed a vacuum.

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J662b486h • 5 months ago

I bought a Shark Upright Liftaway in 2023 for my upstairs (I have a large house) and I liked it so much that when my main-level vac died I got a Shark "Powerdetect", description includes "with Powerful Suction for Pet Hair Pickup". These vacuum cleaners have the strongest suction I've ever seen and the ability to lift off the canister and just use that is really useful.

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fwertz • 6 months ago

I’ve had a white shark navigator “lift away” for what has to be a decade now and I’ve beat the living hell out of it. Never had anything break on it until the motor went out when I subjected it to cleaning up a nor’easter of drywall dust. Dead simple DIY fix with an eBay motor and it’s stronger than ever. Anyone that thinks this vacuum is bad sucks even more. That said we did pick up a newer one as a new primary and I much prefer the old.

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Yukkuri_Kame • 8 months ago

I ended up having a friend who was getting rid of his old vacuum, so I ended up just using that one since it's free. That one's just the shark navigator lift vacuum I believe? However it works decently well. If I were to get a vacuum I'd probably get a more expensive one as mentioned on the comments of this post because to be fair I do like the feeling of cleaning out \*everything\* from the carpets. It does somewhat weigh on me that I'm probably not getting everything out with this current vacuum especially with all the dog hair, but you can't beat the sweet sweet price of $0 so.

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ok-commuter • 6 months ago

Check out the Shark Navigator series. Good balance of price and performance; plus, they usually have sweet deals around Black Friday. Dyson's cool but kinda pricey unless there’s a serious discount. Also, don’t sleep on looking up solid backup options from places like Costco or Walmart- return policies are normally stellar if things go sideways. Keep an eye on online daily deal sites too!

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cindycated888 • 11 months ago

Mine's a really old Navigator upright (I like ones that stand up on their own). You should check out their website and shop for the one that would fit your needs. The one that you linked to probably wouldn't fit mine - looks like a regular handheld with attachments. But 5 year warranty on Shark vacuums. The ones complaining about broken switches and loss of suction probably could've gotten theirs fixed or replaced.

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FloppyChomboliGal • about 1 year ago

My favorite is a Shark upright vacuum. I love emptying the dust and hair. It's therapeutic to see all the cat hair and dust.

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FloppyChomboliGal • about 1 year ago

It's a Shark Navigator. We buy belts and parts on Ebay or Amazon, but they last a long time.

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_cassquatch • 4 months ago

I’m a professional cleaner. Sharks all the way. I love my shark rocket stick vacuum. I love my shark navigator for carpet. Had a shark handheld that I used daily for years. You could easily get two of these for less than the price of a Dyson. Dysons are mid. THAT BEING SAID, I ADORE my Hoover porta-vac. Its suction is insane for hard floors. Has a bunch of useful attachments. Super long cord. Can’t get enough of that thing and it’s $125 on Amazon.

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_cassquatch • about 2 months ago

Yep! I know a lot of professional house cleaners who use that model and love it. I think Dysons are completely overrated.

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alienmouse1 • 4 months ago

I have 8 cats. I use a Shark Navigator. It vacuums up hair like crazy. Mine is 10+ years old, and vacuums just as well as it did the first time I used it. Also, Consumer Report rates high.

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AmphibianNo1066 • 4 months ago

I have two Maine coon cats (the large, hairy ones). I also have asthma. I love my Shark Navigator vacuum

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attorneyatslaw • 5 months ago

I have a Shark navigator that is the best non-canister vacuum I've ever had. It's lasted a long time for a budget vacuum.

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BeefBoi420 • 11 months ago

Lot's of strong opinions on Dyson in here... I've had my v15 for a year and have been using it with our Newf for 8 months. 4 of those months were on apartment carpet and the other 4 have been on hardwood. I have zero complaints about mine so far. I empty it frequently and wash the filter. I haven't noticed a lack of suction or anything else... it's been one of the best purchases I've made even at $700 (that initial purchase had me rethinking my sanity) and the vacuum we used prior was a $125 Shark Navigator which I didn't enjoy using. The Dyson was night/day to the Shark (I'd hope so at 5x the cost) but so far, I'm pleased. Dyson sells replacement parts, so I'm not too concerned with repairing if necessary. Battery has been good, I just don't use the MAX setting and keep it to Auto or Eco. Batteries are expensive to replace, but eh, it's the cost of the performance. If people lose suction, I'd first recommend trying a new battery as if it spits out a lower voltage (batteries fail over time), that could explain it.

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BorderPeeTrolll • 6 months ago

I own two different shark navigator models - one for upstairs and one for downstairs. I also own a Great Pyrenees and a short haired cat - we have to vacuum at least twice a week to keep up with the unbelievable amount of shedding; filling the canister each time. One model is 5 years old, the other is now 9 years old. They have had zero issues besides a small tear in one of the vacuum hoses which I fixed with some adhesive. Their suction is still nearly as strong as the day I pulled them out of the box. Additionally, parts are widely available and cheap with even third party support for filters. The navigator line (even the cheapest $100 model available at Walmart) is not garbage and do not deserve to be labeled as such.  Having said that: I have owned one Shark's cordless vacs and it was a hot piece of trash. 

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caccoue • 5 months ago

my shark navigator is the best vacuum i have ever invested in for my golden that sheds a metric ton of fur every week. highly recommend :)

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Carpenter-Confident • 4 months ago

I’m very happy with my Shark Navigator

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Certain_Storage9312 • 11 months ago

Shark navigator all the way!!👍🐾

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DopamineHound • 5 months ago

I’ve had a Dyson v8 for 5 years and it still works great which seems impressive for a stick vacuum. I also have a near decade old shark navigator that still works like the day I bought it. Now if I could just find a robot vacuum that lasts better than the POS roomba I have.

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Excellent-Piglet8217 • 6 months ago

Shark is great. I have an 8 year old Navigator that still does a great job, and a newer one gifted to me by a friend. Love them!

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Flaky-Past • 4 months ago

The Navigator works fine. The one you have pictured- I have two. I actually look for these on curbs and fix them up and resell them all the time. They are really easy to service and fix. Surprised to read all of the hate on this subreddit but that's been my experience. Never had one fail and I've sold dozens pretty easily. Lately I think I more prefer the one with the brush roll that doesn't collect as much hair but the regular Navigator is good.

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Flaky-Past • 4 months ago

I do this all the time on bulk trash days. I haven't seen any recently but people would pile old Shark Navigators up for trash on the curbs. Took them apart, emptied, unblocked hoses and they all work great. I sold them for over $50 apiece... I still do this but Goodwill charges at least $20 for them and I still have to service them. I've literally sold dozens.

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gramathy • 11 months ago

I got the little upright shark (the one with the dual brush that detaches if you want to carry around just the canister) to supplement my robot (the robot does the day to day and the upright does a better job on carpet) and have been very happy with it

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GrandmaGrate • 10 months ago

I'm a fan of the Shark Navigator vacuum. It picks up hair on carpet, floors and furniture. Crumbs too.

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hughmungouschungus • 11 months ago

My Dyson is 10 years old and I've replaced the HEPA filter only once. Went through 3-4x/week vacuuming with dogs and cats its whole life. Still going strong. Have a shark navigator in the family also going really strong. They honestly aren't that bad.

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icanloopyou • 6 months ago

We have 2 cats (used to have 3) and have used shark for years. We've had many sharks over the years. Specifically the lift away, power lift away, navigator I think it's called and then a rocket. Rocket died in like 3 years but the lift away lasted almost a decade. the power lift away can't remember but I think it lasted a few years. Navigator I can't remember lmfao. Currently we have a dirt devil "endura reach" I think it's called and a Kirby avalir. Both are pretty good. Endura reach has a pretty short cord tho. But most sharks or some have anti hair wrap technology on their brush rolls. That's already worth every penny if you've got cats. So I'd look at a shark if you've got pets. Hope this helps.

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jeremyjamm1995 • 11 months ago

I got the Shark Navigator that works pretty well for the price. Though it does need to be cleaned frequently

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kaylynelizabeth1 • 5 months ago

I LOVE my Shark Navigator. I had my parents old one that was probably purchased in 2009 and only got a new one last year as a wedding gift. The old one was still kicking and I sold it for like $50 on Facebook marketplace. For the price point you can’t beat it

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linuxwes • 7 months ago

We tried a 2 different Sharks, one a navigator and some other one I don't recall, a Hoover wind tunnel. The Hoover had a height adjustment which make it work better than the others, but still not good. One of the Sharks had a suction control but that didn't seem to help much.

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mackilicious • 6 months ago

Love my shark navigator. It's not BIFL - mine died after 7 years - but I vacuum free roaming bunnies. It got clogged probably 60 times (imagine not picking up hay, bunny poops, and litter, before you vacuum 🙃), which was user error, but it still managed to live a long life. Got another one no questions asked. I'm sure it would have lived another year or couple of years had I actually treated it a lil better. $20-$30 a year for a heavily used appliance seems okay to me.

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margyrakis • 5 months ago

According to the vacuum store guy on tiktok, Shark Navigators are the only vacuum available at big box stores worth buying. I can attest to them as I've owned two, and the first one I got second-hand. The only reason I had to get a new Shark was because my springer chewed on the cord one day when he was 2 years old. I have 2 long-haired cats, a springer spaniel, and a golden retriever. I also recommend a carpet shampooer if you have carpet in your home. They're also great for shampooing couches. We cover ours with blankets to prevent them from getting dirty, but they still benefit from shampooing.

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Noir_No_5 • about 2 months ago

Nope. I am on my third Shark (all different models) within 5 years. It’s horrible, I have the Apex, which was replaced 3 times by Shark due to the motor burning out. I then bought the 3m model Navigator, which lasted a year before it stopped working completely, and finally tried out the old faithful, base Navigator, didn’t even make it 6 months. My first Shark Navigator lasted 9 years and I actually gave it to a friend when I “upgraded” to the Apex and I regret it. Currently searching for a reliable brand or I’ll just go to a Bissell and replace when needed for way less money.

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p739397 • 11 months ago

Do you have carpet? If you do, I'd consider a corded vacuum over the cordless stick ones. The Shark Navigator has done a great job for us compared to our Dyson cordless stick. The stick vacuums are convenient and easy, but just don't get as much power.

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Parking_Low248 • 5 months ago

I had the shark navigator. Bought it refurbished from a seller on Ebay that sells specifically refurbished vacuums. Worked super well until my dumbass was holding it in a stupid way and dropped it from several feet up. Even so, it's repairable, just one of those project we haven't quite got to. Very much reccommend.

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Th3Batman86 • 5 months ago

My Dyson sucked at sucking. Moved to a shark navigator and am much happier.

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TheDirtDude117 • 11 months ago

I regularly buy Dyson's on FBM and repair + flip them so it's nice the shops usually refuse them. They're not horrible to fix USUALLY. The little stick ones like the V8 are super awesome with a Milwaukee, Ryobi, or DeWalt battery but the Dyson ones are horrendous. My little V10 I have had for 4 years and it's kept up with a 1800sq ft home with a 70lb Boxer and a 30lb Shiba Inu (Husky + Cat) with twice a week usage. My Shark Navigator I had before had issues constantly and the Duo I tried didn't do half the job of the Dyson. I wouldn't recommend it for everyone but my family all has Dyson now

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Beccaroni7 • 6 months ago

I’ve had the Shark Lift Away (line #5) for probably 8-10 years now and it’s been great. Handles long hair and pet hair reasonably well and is very mobile. My only complaint is that you can’t attach the beater head to the wand portion, which limits how far you can reach under furniture. But other than that, it’s a great vacuum, especially for the price!

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billythygoat • 5 months ago

Mine has been fine for 3.5 years with a dog and fiancé. I clean the filters regularly and wipe the insides down once in a while.

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Elegant_Bling • 5 months ago

Whatever you do, DO NOT buy the Shark Lift Away models. They are absolutely terrible in longevity, being built with cheap plastic parts at the bottom hinges, which will break in a few years. It is very poorly designed in that section. Suction is great. Longevity is awful.

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Elegant_Bling • 5 months ago

There is so much weight on the bottom hinge that it eventually gives way. Suction performance is great. Don't expect longevity. I bought mine in 2017. It was broken by 2023. My hoover (bagged) lasted from 99 till 2017 when I gave it away but its suction performance was nowhere near that of the Shark. I just wish Shark made more durable products.

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IncredibleNess • 4 months ago

Our lift away is 10 years old and still going strong! I'm looking for an upgrade now because we can afford something that cleans a bit better but it's done very well for a vacuum under $200.

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Memory_Frosty • 6 months ago

Can you get some plastic carpet protectors? Those are a godsend in my piggy room.  I'll also sweep the carpet that is exposed real quick before vacuuming just to get the long cloggy hay fibers mostly out of there, which cuts down on clogs drastically. I use a shark liftaway vacuum, I actually really like it 😅

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Mid-Expectations9011 • 3 months ago

Have had my shark lift away for 7 years now and LOVE it. Having the light on the bottom really helps on hard wood & laminate floors. I've gone back to using it over a cordless Dyson I was gifted.

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MoulanRougeFae • 5 months ago

I had my first shark lift away for around 9 yrs. It survived a triple coated dog through many blowout seasons. When I accidentally broke the canister shark sent me a new one free of charge even though it was out of warranty. I will.always buy shark brand vacuums

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Ok-Bear-9946 • 5 months ago

I like my Shark Lift away. It was both a Wirecutter and consumer reports top pick. My house cleaner likes it better than others she uses at other houses. I got mine at Target but Amazon has them now as well.

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orangetangerine • 26 days ago

I have an old Shark Lift Away that we bought eight years ago when we got our first Sam. It definitely does the job and it’s great although the rollers are a little hard to clean (the dogs’ hairs don’t get stuck in the rollers, mine do 💀). There are definitely better vacuums on the market for people with larger houses but I live in a fairly small house with laminate floors, and an apartment with laminate floors prior to that, so I don’t really need much. For traction I basically have covered the dogs’ travel paths and play areas with area or runner rugs and the vacuum does a good job on those.

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pippybongstocking93 • 6 months ago

The shark lift away is truly BIFL. Every part that could get clogged is removable and makes fixing incredibly easy.

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Retsbew_Flow • about 1 year ago

I second this vacuum. My chocolate doesn’t like it, but it picks up her hair with ease.

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RockabillyRabbit • 5 months ago

I've had an old hoover and a new hoover....still like my shark lift away way better 🤷‍♀️

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Scarify • 5 months ago

I’ve had a Shark liftaway for 15 years and it still works great. It’s possible their quality has deteriorated over time, but I have no complaints.

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Sure_Window614 • 6 months ago

A Shark lift away model. Will do carpet and hard floors, and get under things like the bed.

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jd19147 • 6 months ago

I’ve had a corded shark lift away for 10+ years and it’s still going strong. Seems like a much better value. Only thing I’ve had to fix/replace was the hose.

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Spectro_Boy • 4 months ago

No. I got one from Costco (Liftaway). I used it fairly gently for maybe a year or so then it bricked itself. I checked the contacts, power to the head, etc. (I'm an engineer). It's just dead. Seems like poorly built garbage. I'll never buy another.

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5up3r1337h4x0r • 6 months ago

Some version of the Shark Lift-Away is typically offered on BF by Walmart for about $99, probably closer to $120 or more now with inflation.  If they are showing out of stock at your local Walmarts, what you want to do is change your zipcode to more rural areas close by you in the app or online. Apparently they have a set number of the BF-priced model at each store. My last shark I had to drive 20 minutes out of the city for, but it was totally worth it to save $70. Also check Target and Costco or Sam's if you have memberships there. I know for a fact I've seen Costco advertising them, too. Oh yeah, to answer your question - from my experience, with vacuums they don't tend to mark them down any further, the danger here is them selling out.

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Available_Ad_1366 • 4 months ago

I am having the same issue. I bought a shark lift away which I loved for 2 months then the latch broke so front brush roll won't stay in. Since then I've bought 3 other vacuums and none of them pich up dust or dog hair. I need an affordable vacuum that will work on hard floors that will suck up pet hair and dust. In the past I had a Tineco vacuum mop and I agree with the comment on the smell and mine didn't pick up anything very well. I have long haired dogs and I need something that works. Plus I'm on a fixed income so I can't pay $700 for a vacuum. I'm at a loss

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erlencryerflask • 6 months ago

Agreed. We’ve had our shark lift away for just over 3 years and I’ve been very happy with it. No noticeable change in performance, great suction, and easy maintenance.

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Far-General1514 • 3 months ago

Any of the Shark lift away vacuums 💯

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frekinawesome • 6 months ago

My shark lift away is still kickin after 4 years but it’s happened 3 times where it just stops working and I had to open up the screws and remove some random clog, my buddies Dyson never had that issue although his battery is trash compared to mine

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NuII_Gravity • 6 months ago

This is so funny, I’ve had the shark lift away for 6 years and liked it. I didn’t realize that was apparently the consensus for it! Ive thought about upgrading since I used it to vacuum some hot cinders from a grill (not an intelligent choice) and now it always smells like fire… maybe I just replace it after seeing this chart

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Pale-Two8579 • 11 months ago

I’ve had my shark lift away for about 6 years and it’s still going strong, but can’t speak to any of the others. I always hear Miele bagged is the way to go

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Pitiful_Piccolo_5497 • about 1 year ago

Shark lift away was well worth the extra pennies.

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Tams585 • about 1 year ago

I have the shark lift away and love it. If you have carpets though no matter what you get I highly recommend a carpet rake. It’ll help get up some of the hair before vacuuming. We ruined a few vacuums with dog hair before learning this.

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PNWoutdoors • 6 months ago

Which Shark do you have? I just bought the Lift Away (corded) at Costco and it seems solid in the few times we've used it.

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PNWoutdoors • 6 months ago

Which Shark did you get? I just got the Lift Away and it seems fine, especially for the price ($150 at Costco).

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bugaboo754 • about 1 month ago

I’m in sort of of the same boat. My wife trains service dogs and we have 5 dogs (and 3 kids) in the house. Also, because 5 dogs, my back yard is a mud farm and everything is coated in a layer of dirt. We have a tinneco pure 1 (it’s a stick vacuum with a base compartment). We vacuum the main part of the house where the dogs are (living room, laundry, entry, kitchen dining room). The living room really is the place we vacuum, 3-4 times a day but everything listed gets hit at least once a day (maybe twice in rainy days). We decided that making vacuuming convenient was more important than doing it super well (cause let’s face it, it’s gonna be dirty again in 5 minutes) and reliability took a back seat to convenience. So for us convenience > reliability > performance. We didn’t think ANY vacuum would make our floors 100% clean, so we didn’t try. Just get them 80% and but clean often. Then we mop probably every day or every other day…..(why do we have this many dogs again?) THEN we keep a corded shark in the basement where we keep their kennels. The shark is 5 years old and it sucks up everything but it’s heavy, so it stays in the basement) we also use this one to vacuum their kennels. We found that doing some work on our yard and cleaning the dogs as they come in, helped a ton. We still haven’t found a great solution yet. I rambled a lot. If you have any questions or suggestions for us. Let me know.

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jessh2os227 • about 2 months ago

Shark Cordless (don’t remember model number but was great on hardwood, horrible on the rugs). We also tried variety if stains (cordless and corded) from friends and they all failed. Currently we’ve gone back to a 10+ year old corded shark that performs ok, not great. But very heavy and cumbersome. Main floor for house is 50/50 hardwoods and rugs. Rugs are thin bc they are all washable (pets). Upstairs is wall to wall carpet but gated off to keep pets downstairs. Budget…honestly anything at this point. I guess I’d like to keep it under $700 but at this point I really don’t even care. We haven’t tried any canisters, open to that is they aren’t too cumbersome, I have RA, so easy to maneuver is pretty important.

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mosugarmoproblems • 5 months ago

I LOVE the Shark corded vacuum. Easiest to clean, switch out parts, consistent suction, power not limited by battery. Win-win!

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TheBlackHymn • 7 months ago

Get a Shark. So much better than a Dyson as a fraction of the cost and their attachments use synthetic bristles. We had a top of the range cordless Dyson and we’ve had multiple corded Dysons and they’ve all been terrible. This corded Shark one I’ve got now is amazing, most powerful vac I’ve ever used. In general I’d avoid cordless vacs unless you live in a tiny place, otherwise it won’t even clean your full house before it needs charging.

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