Panasonic Mcug383 Upright Vacuum
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Panasonic Mcug383 Upright Vacuum
Customer Review: It works
Summary: 4 Stars
For the price, the vacuum does the job. We have five dogs and two cats in our house so it is quite a task.
The bads:
The cord could be longer. The hose for the attachments could stretch easier. The wheels on mine don't seem to turn all that smooth but I wasn't expecting them to be on ball bearings or anything.
The goods:
It is cheap. It is light It picks up the hair on our carpet better than the previous vacuum we had. We don't have to empty a dirty bagless vacuum any more.
It probably won't be the next vacuum that we purchase when we have more money but we are happy for now.
Customer Review: Like the new vacuum
Summary: 4 Stars
Our old Sharp vacuum finally went after 10+ years of taping hoses, replacing parts, etc. Needed a new vacuum that I wouldn't pay and arm and a leg for, yet did the job. As usual, research began on Amazon.com, in which I found this little beauty. Based on the reviews I decided to give it a try.
We vacuum nearly everyday, so we needed a device that is sturdy, not too heavy, and has great suction. This Panasonic met all the criteria. So far, so good. Would recommend to anyone needing a workhorse, yet has a tight budget.
Bags, also bought on amazon, ar exceptionally reasonable - 9 bags for $7 - great deal.
P.S. The old vacuum had the same "teal" color - love it.
Customer Review: Looked for years to find one!
Summary: 4 Stars
My wife had the Kenmore version of this vac when we got married. Now over 10 years later we still like it the best although it got quite worn out. I tried for a couple of years to find one like it on eBay or elsewhere to no avail. then I saw one in the background of another vac auction and could decipher that it was a Panasonic. Later I found out that Panasonic builds most (all?) Kenmore Vacuums.
So now that I got this one home, I am surprised that it is almost identical to the 12+ years old Kenmore version we like.
The reasons we love this vacuum are:
- Simplicity. Most newfangled vacuums are overloaded and cluttered with useless features and attachments and very heavy. this on is just right and relatively light.
- Suction power. One word: Phenomenal! That's why you buy a vacuum, right!
- Easy of maintenance. Nothing beats this vac in that area.
One area where this vac is worse than the original Kenmore version is the automatic height adjustment. the old Kenmore was simple. It had none and that worked actually very well. The vac would just ride on the brush and a couple of gliders on each side. this new adjustment system is more in the way than it helps.
Anyway we have tried all these new vacuums ... Dyson and all ... This simple model still eclipses them all in power, utility and purpose.
Customer Review: Panasonic Uprights
Summary: 5 Stars
I own a commercial cleaning service in New York. I have been buying this model since I discovered it in 1998. Of course, it was marketed with a different model # previously and also sold as a Kenmore at Sears. In any event, I have purchased over 500 of them since 1998. As I write this, I still have 25 or so sitting in my warehouse, still in the box. I still have a few of the originals that I bought back then still in service. They have great suction, simple to use and repair and (get this) I have never had a motor burn out! Not once! The cord is only 20 feet long and very stiff but if you take care when you rewind it, it will last forever. Some commercial manufacturers market this with some heavier duty parts and sell them for $300-$400. I have never paid more than $80 for the ones I have purchased. Using the wand is simple and quick as it is what is called a "quick draw". The bags I buy cost about a buck apiece. I own $500 back pack vacuums and some $450 commercial "dual motor" types as well. Simply put, nothing has ever given me the value I have gotten from these vacuums. Okay, so you just want one for your home, I get that. But you are reading my experience and I sincerely hope it is helpful for you. As many vacuum cleaners as I use in my business, I will never be without these as long as Panasonic continues to make them. Good Luck!Customer Review: The "Auto Height Adjustment Feature" is very annoying, a shame for an otherwise good vacuum cleaner
Summary: 2 Stars
There is no manual adjustment for carpet height or any setting for cleaning floors. Essentially you raise or lower the handle by the grip end which causes the bottom (motor housing) of the vacuum to raise up or down. This is annoying since in some areas of the house where I have low-cut carpeting, the only way to get good contact to the carpet is to hold the end of the handle very low to the floor while you vacuum. If Panasonic eliminated the "Auto Height Feature" and simply put a manual height adjuster on this model you could set with your foot that would have been much better. This vacuum is capable of cleaning well and makes an average amount of noise compared to other vacuums. I prefer bag-type vacuum cleaners over the bagless type. The last vacuum I owned was a bagless type and it became annoying to have to clean 3 air filters and also deal with being exposed to the dust when emptying the dust container. I am currently looking for another bag-type vacuum to replace this Panasonic. Nothing against Panasonic, it's possible I would have liked a higher priced Panasonic vacuum instead of this model. I do not recommend the purchase of this Panasonic model if you have lower-cut carpeting or floors. I will probably donate or give this vacuum to someone who needs it. Returning it for credit makes no sense at this price point since this is a heavy item.