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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Worked great, then burned up., January 28, 2005
This review is from: Shark Bagless Cyclonic Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, V1510 (Kitchen)
At first, I was impressed with this little vacuum. It seemed to work as well as an upright, though extremely loud. However, it's now a month after buying it, and it no longer works.
For being marketed as a vacuum for cleaning pet hair from upholstery and stairs, this vacuum has no internal protection against said hair. When I was using it one day, it stopped picking up anything. I looked at the brush, and it was not turning, though the vacuum was on. Upon turning it off, I discovered that cat hair had built up around one of the bearings on the edge of the brush and was preventing it from moving. Not only that, but the belt had created enough heat from friction that the metal "gear" burned a hole in the front plastic, and the belt no longer has enough tension to turn the brush.
I could find no stores in my town or online that carry belts for this vacuum, and, despite being advertised as having a 3-year warranty, the company seems to have no website or contact information online.
I even tried a belt meant for a handheld Dirt Devil, but it only works for about ten seconds before coming off.
Stay away from this vacuum; spend twice as much and get something that will last.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
If you want a durable vacuum, you don't want the Shark, July 16, 2005
This review is from: Shark Bagless Cyclonic Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, V1510 (Kitchen)
If there were a market for disposable vacuum cleaners, this would be the perfect product. It is powerful, but not designed for longevity. Starting the day I took it out of the box, it regularly overheated after several minutes' use and switched itself off, unusable for at least an hour while it cooled. The manufacturer even mentions this in the owner's manual, as though it's a feature. The Shark consistently clogged with pet fur because the opening in the dust receptacle is too narrow, leaving the opening packed with debris while the majority of the receptacle is empty. Finally, it died completely after six disappointing months. There's a reason this is one of the cheapest hand vacuums--it's low quality, amateur engineering and won't last. If you need something more, look elsewhere.
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This vacuum is awesome!, November 29, 2004
This review is from: Shark Bagless Cyclonic Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, V1510 (Kitchen)
Reading the pros and cons on other hand vacs, I was concerned that there wasn't any hand vac on the market that would do the job well. I could not find any reviews on this model - it must be newer - and was concerned by the negatives I read on other Euro-Pro machines. I decided to take a chance and try it.
Well I was pleasantly suprised. This little v1510 Euro-Pro machine kicks [...] It has very strong suction both when used on carpet, as well as using the detachable hose and crevice tools. It is right sized and not too heavy - it's very comfortable to use. Does a great job getting into corners too.
I got this because vacuuming carpeted stairs was such a chore - now it's a breeze. The v1510 picks up everything from fine dust to the dog hair my Norwegian Elkhound sheds constantly. (Pet owners this is the one for you!)
The only negative aspect I could find is that it is loud - but I can put up with some noise considering how well it performs.
Bonus: The unit comes with a three year warranty - 3years !
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