Oreck XL 2000 Lightweight 8 lb. Upright Vacuum Cleaner

by Oreck

Product Features

• Oreck XL2100

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 12.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00119UP6S
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #79,908 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)

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76 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nothing special, October 5, 2005

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M. Freeze (Franklin, TN) - See all my reviews
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I have to admit that I fell for the "if it costs more it must be better" theory when I purchased this vacuum. It does the job adequately enough, however, I find it is very hard to "push" along as you vacuum and I do not have any extra plush carpeting; just basic apartment carpeting! I have to really put my shoulders into pushing it along. I know there are less expensive vacuums out there that are much easier to use. I've already invested a lot of money into this purchase so I plan to make the best of it, however, if I had it to do over again, I would have went into a store and actually tried some vacuums first; I ordered this one online without ever trying it first and regret that now. The lesson here is do not fall victim to the hype of a product you see on tv!

93 of 104 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Loud, Underperforming, Overpriced, Overhyped, November 29, 2005

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Sam I Am (USA) - See all my reviews

I certainly admire the pluck and salesmanship of Mr. Oreck, who's clearly energetic and is seen everywhere, e.g. QVC, newspaper inserts, even on a large billboard on Broadway.

However, I can NOT endorse his poor product, which is about 20 years behind the curve in vacuum technology. I had the Oreck vacuum for seven years. Right out of the box, the vacuum is so ear-splittingly loud that I had to wear ear-plugs when vacuuming. The suction is lousy, and you have to go over the same area a few times for it to pick up lints and fine dust. The filter bags are expensive and have to be replaced frequently, or it loses suction even more.

The only advantage is that it is light, but you will get tired from having to re-vacuum the same area multiple times. I use Dyson now, and am very happy with its suction performance, though it has its share of flaws (see my review of Dyson for details). I use Oreck only for cleaning the stairs.

It's clear that people are catching on that Oreck is now overpriced, and overmatched by its current competitions. Oreck is now resorting to giving away a free iron with a vacuum purchse, which doesn't make much sense.
I'd advise Mr. Oreck to devote his energy to improve his increasingly outdated product, which will then be promoted through good word-of-mouth.

48 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars belt eater!, February 25, 2006

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Newboles (CA.) - See all my reviews

I hate this vacuum. I go through belts like crazy. Not only do the belts break easily, but I had smoke coming from mine. I've taken it to be repaired and now I am getting ready to take it in again. I love the small vac. that comes with it, but that's about it. Like another user, I hate vacuuming my floor too because something always happens to it. And I'm pretty careful with it. My aunt has an older model (80's or so) that works a lot better than my new one.