Electrolux EL 7020B Oxy3 Ultra Canister Vacuum
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Electrolux EL 7020B Oxy3 Ultra Canister Vacuum
Customer Review: Good, not great
Summary: 4 Stars
Five years ago I purchased a similar model (an O2), and this one is better, but still has flaws.
The O2 had a flimsy wand. This one isn't as flimsy, though only time will tell whether it will hold up. The O2's cord could have been a few feet longer, and the O3's cord isn't better, but it's still longer than many other vacuums' cords.
The O2 was overall a simpler unit. This one has too many buttons that I keep accidentally pressing on the wand handle. The on/off button, in particular, is poorly placed, and really should have been recessed. I accidentally hit it all the time (grrr!). Although overall the O3 has a high-tech feel, with lots of cool lights, to me the O3's complexity just means more stuff that can break. My 02 eventually bit the dust after sparking when I hit the on switch, then smelling bad (burned out motor, probably). But well before then the wand showed a lot of wear and tear, and had started falling apart (up by the handle). I kinda wish the O3 had been designed just to be light and hold up.
One thing I like better about the O2 is that the hose attached towards the front of the canister. As for the O3, I would prefer if the hose attached nearer the front, because the way it attaches (up top) makes the hose bend funny when I pull on it (essentially every time I advance forward), and the unit as a result doesn't move as nicely. Also, I'm sure the hose won't wear as well as the O2's because of how it bends every time I tug on it. I dearly hope Electrolux rethinks how it's engineered this aspect of the O3 (along with the on/off button).
Why did I buy an O3 (Oxy3)? Partly just because it was on sale at Amazon. I also bought it because it's small, and easy to move around. It also doesn't have all its attachments inside the canister (which makes the canister smaller and easier to move). The O3 also has a nice, wide floor brush, which I use a lot. I don't understand how people can use large rug beating attachments (or worse yet upright vacuums). Such units don't let you reach under anything. Also, rug beaters tear up nice oriental rugs with tassels and edges (or really anything but wall to wall carpeting). So I typically use the floor brush, which as noted (on this unit) is a foot wide, or more.
When I looked at canister vacuums that were rated highly by Consumer Reports at Sears, the brushes (which all fit inside the canister, making the canister too big) were tiny. I thought it was a very silly design unless you're using the vacuum with the rug attachment most of the time (in which case, why not just buy an upright?).
We'll just have to see how this one holds up.
So far so good.
Hope somebody at Electrolux is reading this and makes changes. Nits aside, it's a good product for my lifestyle and ways of cleaning the house.
Customer Review: Great Little Machine!
Summary: 5 Stars
Like some here, I have always bought Kenmore vacuums and the reason for that is because my mother always did. The last two Kenmores I bought were great disappointments, so I decided to try the Electrolux. I wish I had done that 20 years ago! This little thing is a powerhouse and being little, it's so easy to store. The parts are easy to pull apart and assemble and I like the handle that serves a dual purpose, transporting and retracting the power cord. Maybe later on I might find it lacking in some area, but right now I'm in "what's not to like?" mode.Customer Review: Great Vacuum
Summary: 4 Stars
This is an excellent machine that does a great job cleaning
It is pretty quiet and very light weight
Customer Review: Great for allergen sufferers!
Summary: 4 Stars
I've owned this vacuum for about 2 months and I love it! I have 5 cats so you can imagine the amount of pet hair that accumulates around the house, I wanted a vacuum that could handle this without breaking my bank account. I also suffer from mild allergies and needed a HEPA filter, but the main feature that drew me to the Electrolux was the Micro-Seal technology, which prevents dirt and debris from being blown back out from the exhaust fan. It sucks dirt up from the floor and keeps it in the bag, where it should be! My old Dirt Devil upright had a horrible problem with this and I was constantly sneezing and coughing while I was vacumming. With the Electrolux I NEVER sneeze while vacuuming, all the pet hair goes in the bag and stays there!
Good points:
1. The vacuum automatically changes suction strength when moving from carpets to tile/wood floor (you can also manually override the settings).
2. On/off button is located on the handle; much better than bending over to turn the unit on/off from the canister.
3. Accessory tools are stored in the handle, so no more hunting for the dusting brush... it's right there ready to snap on and use!
4. Motor is very quiet when turned on.
5. When vacuuming is done, the self-winding power cord is great!
6. Two carrying handles make for better mobility.
7. Ability to vacuum underneath furniture and beds.
8. Micro-seal technology keeps everything in the bag.
The only bad point I would say is the motor strength does not clean carpet very well. I had to vacuum over the same spot several times in places of heavy traffic or a lot of cat hair build up. I would not recommend this product if you have medium or high-pile carpet. It works okay for low-pile carpet though, and great for hard floor surfaces. If you have high-pile carpet, I would recommend the model above this one, I believe it had a bigger motor and more power.
Overall, I am very pleased with this product. It's great if you have allergies!! I love the HEPA filter and the Micro-Seal technology. I would definitely recommend it if you have any kind of allergies, especially pet hair.
Customer Review: Great for allergies
Summary: 5 Stars
I've only had it for a couple of weeks but my impression so far is that it's great. I bought this one since I have allergies, plus we're having a baby soon and I wanted to make sure our place was properly cleaned :)