Euro-Pro SV769 Shark 16-4/5-Volt Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner

Sep 09, 2010 04:31:27

Brand : Euro-Pro

Product Overviews

With a killer instinct for destroying dirt, the shark wipes out any trace of life's little (or big) messes. Get the dirt out of hard to reach places in your home, car, boat, rv or any other place that collects unsightly dirt. This cordless hand vacuum, which weighs less than six pounds, uses twister cyclonic technology for super suction that pulls up everything from ground-in dirt to pet hair. The dust cup uses bagless technology and the filter is washable. The shark includes an extra-large detachable motor brush, crevice tool and the charging stand which features an led charging indicator to know when it is ready to use.

Product Features

16-4/5-volt rechargeable, cordless, handheld vacuum cleaner
Twister Cyclonic technology for long-lasting suction power
Detachable motorized brush removes pet hair and dirt from upholstery and carpet
Crevice tool; washable filter; dust cup; charging stand with LED indicator
Measures approximately 15 by 4 by 6 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Euro-Pro SV769 Shark 16-4/5-Volt Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner Reviews By Customers

I purchased the Shark vacuum in May based on a recommendation I got from another Shark user. I liked that it was cordless, very powerful and came with a carpet attachment. I have mostly wood floors, but with two cats I needed something that could get pet fur off of the rugs/furniture. I'd say if you are planning on using this vacuum on mostly hard floors it's a good buy. It has decent battery life (assuming you follow the instructions and charge it for 20 hours prior to use and let it completely discharge before plugging it in) and it has very powerful suction. It's loud (loud enough to scare my kitties), but it does a good job on hard surfaces.

The carpet/upholstery attachment was great when I first started using it. It got almost all the cat hair off the couch cushions and seemed to get pretty deep into the carpet. The problem came ~ 2 months after I started using it. The brush stopped spinning, which I assumed was a result of having hair wound around the roller. I took the cover off the attachment and it was actually the drive belt that kept slipping off. I fixed it once, only to have the belt slip ~5 minutes later. I tried fixing it again, but the belt just won't stay on. It could just be that I got a bad attachment, so I won't knock too many stars off.

The Pros:
Good suction
Good battery life (make sure you read the instructions!)
Great small attachment (really helps with corners/edges)

Cons:
Carpet attachment didn't last. It really does nothing for you if the brushes don't spin.

Run and hide - this thing just vaccums your time and money! - Lyrce -
Don't be fooled by the slick look and packaging.
Or the supposed voltage. I followed the instructions to the letter and only once got 5 minutes of power - after that, 30 seconds to not a peep heard. Can you vacuum in 30 seconds or less? And then wait 8 hours for a powerup? Me neither. Have never ever enjoyed returning something so much. Move on .... nothing to see here.

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Shark Cordless is terrible - Tech Fan - NY
This is the worst handheld vacuum I have ever had. It looks great in the pictures and the idea of a powerful motor is very appealing. They just forgot that it is supposed to be a vacuum! There are multiple, serious design flaws. First, the nozzle has a rounded opening instead of a rectangular opening. This means it is almost impossible to get it flat on the ground, so it doesn't have strong suction and doesn't pick up much of anything. There are two attachments, a powered brush which spins so slowly it is useless and a reduction nozzle. The brush just knocks dirt around. It was totally ineffective on the carpet, tile or in the car. The reduction nozzle has the same problem as the main nozzle, namely it is round, not flat, so it is very hard to get it properly aligned when using on a flat surface like a counter or the floor. The charging stand is also flawed. It does not hold the vacuum firmly so if you put it in a high traffic area, you are likely to knock the vacuum out of the holder and it will fall and break. Service is in India and though they were very courteous, it is very, very difficult to deal with them due to the scripts they work from and their lack of empowerment.

This product has a great look, but when it comes time to use, it fails miserably. I would never recommend this product to anyone.

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