Shark - Rotator Professional Lift-Away Upright Vacuum NV501
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Last updated: Dec 11, 2025 Scoring
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"it's done very well for a vacuum under $200."
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"it sucks up everything"
"I bought a shark lift away which I loved for 2 months ... Since then I've bought 3 other vacuums and none of them pich up dust or dog hair."
"It survived a triple coated dog through many blowout seasons."
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"I’ve had a Shark liftaway for 15 years and it still works great."
"I had my first shark lift away for around 9 yrs."
"Have had my shark lift away for 7 years now"
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"power not limited by battery"
"it sucks up everything"
"These vacuum cleaners have the strongest suction I've ever seen"
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"the dogs ’ hairs don’t get stuck in the rollers"
"Easiest to clean"
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"very heavy and cumbersome"
"It is heavy so if that’s a problem don’t get it."
"it ’s heavy, so it stays in the basement"
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"There is so much weight on the bottom hinge that it eventually gives way. ... Don't expect longevity. ... It was broken by 2023. ... 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. ... Longevity is awful. ... The problem is the weight of the canister/motor on the bottom hinge in the lift-away and other similar designs. You'd expect they would have used metal hinges to take some 15 lbs of equipment weight on it. But when it finally broke, I was shocked to see that it was all plastic. The floor and carpet attachment are now useless."
"the latch broke so front brush roll won't stay in"
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"the latch broke so front brush roll won't stay in"
"the rollers are a little hard to clean ... mine do 💀"
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"There are definitely better vacuums on the market for people with larger houses"
I bought the shark rotator professional for $270 more than 5 years ago at the insistence of a friend who was cleaning my house at that time. I thought it was crazy to spend that much on a vacuum but bought it anyway considering she was the one doing the cleaning! Fast forward, it is the best vacuum I have ever owned or used ever and is just as strong more than 5 years later as it is on day one. It has very strong suction that has adjustable strength. I have multiple pets and it seems to lift and trap every single hair, has attachments that fit into every crevice and cover every surface, and is so easy to clean out. I am the biggest fan and really recommend it.
r/CleaningTips • Are Dyson vacuums worth it? ->It is not cordless - it is upright. The cord is so long that it never bothers me since it reaches so far
r/CleaningTips • Are Dyson vacuums worth it? ->Shark pro NV501. It is heavy so if that’s a problem don’t get it. Tools are stored so they are very easy to quickly use, long hose to reach higher, nice bright light to show dirt under things, and lift away for stairs. I’ve used it for 10 years, not that particular one, I replace it every 18 months, and the older one moves into my house and my house vac moves to the basement.
r/housekeeping • Vacuum recommendations ->Just bought Shark NV501 Rotator Proffesional from Ebay ( Refurbished). It has HEPPA filter. Absolutely love it. Paid $220
r/VacuumCleaners • Please just tell me what to buy under $300 ->If you’re okay with going a little over budget I have a 13 year old Shark Rotator and love it https://amzn.to/4o58DIU I actually tried out the Dyson a few years back and decided to return it and stick with my Shark. They have an older model on Amazon for 299 https://amzn.to/46UL5Ab it’s a powerful vacuum that works well with cat hair, carpet and hard floor surfaces. It’s lift away design helps get under furniture which helps tackling cat hair.
r/VacuumCleaners • I am feeling so overwhelmed trying to find a vacuum, help please. ->My rotator lift away professional has lasted me since 2013 and still going strong. Was about $150 from Costco.
r/VacuumCleaners • Bought a Shark and it’s incredible!! ->100% would recommend. I have NEVER and I mean NEVER used another vacuum that even comes close to the suction power that dyson has. I got the one linked below two years ago (or very very similar) - yes it was around the same price and I would buy it again and again. The only issue I would say is make sure your rug is firmly stuck to the floor because it WILL suck it up. It's that powerful. I've tried multiple shark professional vacs and rainbow E2. They simply do not compare. When using the wand it will pull everything up to a 1 foot radius around it. Perfect for animal hair and very easy to keep clean with a washable filter. [https://www.dyson.com/vacuum-cleaners/uprights/ball-animal-3/complete-gold](https://www.dyson.com/vacuum-cleaners/uprights/ball-animal-3/complete-gold) ETA: I have three dogs and a cat and this vacuum is the only thing that can keep up.
r/CleaningTips • Are Dyson vacuums worth it? ->I have a lot of pets and I really like my Shark Professional.
r/VacuumCleaners • Which shark vacuum is the best for pets and carpets? ->I’ve had the same Shark Professional vacuum since about 2013 or so. Some of the white plastic has been discolored to yellow but other than that, still kicking ass.
r/BuyItForLife • Vacuum that won't conk out on me after 3 years ->I've had my shark rotator vacuum for 7 years and it still picks up like it did when it was new, with 2 long haired women, 3 dogs and 2 cats in the house.
r/CleaningTips • Are Dyson vacuums worth it? ->I have the Shark Rotator and really like it. It’s the white one with red trim
r/CatAdvice • Can someone recommend me some a good vacuum to buy that can actually handle my 3 cats hair?! ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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