Wagner 905 1,500-Watt On-Demand Power Steamer and Cleaner
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Wagner 905 1,500-Watt On-Demand Power Steamer and Cleaner
Customer Review: Better than the Eureka that burned out,Amazon price not great
Summary: 4 Stars
This is better made than the Eureka it replaced,that had a SS tank ,sheet metal that pitted even with distilled water. Still, this is for home use not really a heavy duty type. This unit has a cast metal tank similar to an espresso machine and puts out more steam. I paid $50 at a local club store, so the price here is not that good at all, for the price I paid it is worth it.Customer Review: Better than the competition
Summary: 5 Stars
I borrowed my parents Wagner to remove wall paper in my last house, it was great. I was in the market for something to clean the kitchen floor w steam. A friend raved about the Shark and I was going to buy one until a woman saw it in my cart and told me to research first. I continued shopping and was surprised to find the Wagner. I waited a couple weeks and bought the Wagner today. I have linolieum (sp?) in my kitchen with little grooves in it. I have tried everthing. I even busted out my Scuncci steamer that I had to repair prior to using. The task was too daunting for hands and knees (big kitchen). I steamed the kitchen today....WOW, the floor is a different color! and it feels so nice to walk on barefoot! I highly recommend this product. I will give it a whirl on the glass shower door/walls next!Customer Review: Broke within 10 minutes of use.
Summary: 1 Stars
This steam cleaner was purchased after all the good reviews, on how well it cleans. There were some complaints that I read about the quality of the steamer, but it was purchased because the positive reviews far exceeded the negative reviews. As to fact on how well the steamer cleans, I cannot thoroughly review the ability of the steamer. I decided that I would first try out the carpet cleaning attachment. After about 5 minutes of use, the attachment cracked/broke off at the neck of the attachment rendering the attachment useless. As for review of the 5 minutes of use that I did get, I can honestly say that it seems that it was cleaning fairly well and really refreshing the life of the carpet that I was able to clean. However, since the attachment broke so quickly I have to give the one star rating for this cleaner. I will be returning this defective unit in hopes of exchanging for another one. I will give the benefit of the doubt and assume that I was unlucky and I received a unit that was defective. I have searched online and was unable to find any replacement attachments, which is disappointing, although I take that as a sign that normally the attachment does not fail, so selling replacement attachments is needless. I will update this review after I am able to exchange/return this cleaner.Customer Review: Buy shop towels to compliment this....
Summary: 4 Stars
..since others have written most of what I'd say about this machine, I'd like to recommend buying (on Amazon, of course) a 24 pack of plain, white shop (14" z 17") towels to go with it. The best way to clean with the steamer is to spray and wipe, spray and wipe. There is very little water to mop up, as it is so hot (it's steam) most evaporates at once. However, the junk being cleaned up needs to go somewhere! The towels can be washed and reused many times, yet are cheap enough to toss after a really yucky job, such as grill grease. Trust me, you will use/need these.
As for the steamer, I love it. Just as with others reviewing, I find myself looking around for more things to clean. It's wonderful for cracks and crevices like around drains and fixtures, edges of floors and tiles, window tracks, etc. It can force out that stuff you can never reach, even with tooth brushes and tweezers! I am also happy about not needing (and I will save a lot not buying) chemical cleaners. I recommend this for those with allergies and chemical sensitivities.
I subtract one star only for design, It really needs a handle of some sort. It rolls easily, and the cord seems very sturdy, so one pulls it around by the power cord like a toddler's choo-choo toy. But that is awkward and I dislike the idea of using a power cord for other than transmitting electricity. Pulling from the steam hose is also an option, but again, it's awkward and I dislike the idea of putting the stress on a transmission conduit. One also wants to lift it without using both hands to scoop from underneath. Why they designed it without a simple handle is a mystery! That said, it's easy enough, even fun to use. I wish I'd bought one years ago.
Customer Review: CHEAP HOSE ATTACHMENTS
Summary: 1 Stars
I purchased a Wagner 905 steamer to clean my tile floors, carpets and bathroom grout. While I am happy with the products performance, there are quite a few issues with this cheaply made appliance. My trigger mechanism that attaches to extensions contains a very cheaply made red attachment button that snaps the two pieces together. This part just broke and fell off while I was cleaning stains on a carpet, and burned my hand. Unfortunately, the trigger mechanism is attached to the unit's cannister with a hose that is not removable, thus, the whole piece is worthless without a replacement part. My attempts with customer service and driving this unit a half hour away to one of Wagner's service centers seem to be a total waste of time. Wagner customer service is poor. I am having to call them, as well as their service center, to attempt to resolve this issue. Bottom line everyone - a very cheaply made product from China. If it breaks they will probably have to send out a replacement unit. DO NOT BUY!!!!