Customer Reviews

Shark Roadster Canister Vacuum -Ep722 - (Power Pet) Factory Serviced

5 star:		(20)
4 star:		(16)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(28)

 

 

We needed a new vacuum and my wife was out of town, so I decided to buy one. (It is important to note that I am a 6 foot, 220 lb male,an engineer, and very detail oriented so my criteria might be different in judging a vacuum than the average housewife's.) Also, we use the Hoover steam and vac regularly to steam clean our carpets but we still need a vacuum to vacuum the carpets. We also take our shoes off before we come in the house. We are not fanatics, but we have small children and don't want them to be sick unnecessarily.

We had borrowed a friend's upright vacuum and before we returned it, we wanted to change the bag and the Hepa Filter in order to return it in better shape than we borrowed it. I was surprised to see the bag and filter cost over $30, even though the new Vacuum cost only $99, so I decided that was 1 vacuum cleaner I could do without and that vacuums that needed bags were basically a scam to get you to buy the bags and filters.

Therefore, I was looking for
1) a vacuum that did not deliver the dirt it picked up into the air.
2) a vacuum that did not require bags
3) a vacuum that sold for less than $200.

I went to Target and saw the Euro-Pro ep722 and it looked like it satisfied the requirements. Hepa filter, bagless and about $99. I bought it and took it home to test it, with the idea that if it too was some sort of gimmick, I would return it immediately. That was about 2 years ago. My wife loves this vacuum and I like it because the air coming out of the vacuum is clean, it cleans the floor really well.

WE BRUSH OFF THE FILTER EVERY TIME WE USE IT. The first time I used it, it picked up so much dust that the filter clogged and the motor overheated and shut off. I realized that the filter was trapping the dust most vacuums deliver into the air and therefore the filter had to be cleaned. Since then, the motor has not overheated. We wash the filter after about every 4 uses and we have purchased 2 replacement filters. This vacuum has been used once a week for two years to clean a 2 bedroom, 2 bath house and it still works like new. Occasionally we have a housekeeper come over to clean the house and she really likes this vacuum also because it is lightweight and does not spit dust into the air. The one negative aspect of this vacuum is the emptying of the dust cup; we take the entire vacuum outside next to the trash to do this because the dust tends to go everywhere. Even though this is not desireable, it is better than the dust remaining on the floor in the house where most vacuums leave it. We then wash the plastic dust cup in the sink to remove the dust that electrostatically remains on the plastic.

The question a buyer of a vacuum cleaner must ask himself is "What do you want in a vacuum cleaner?" If you want a vacuum that picks up the dust and dirt, you must ask yourself how you intend to dispose of the dust once you collect it and how much you are willing to spend to do it.

I just bought my Shark Roadster and it worked great! We have two long haired cats and it seemed every time I would sweep, there would be more hair so I wanted a vacuum instead. I was hoping that by going with a lower priced vacuum, as opposed to some of the larger name brand models, I would not be wasting my time and money. The Roadster sucked up every hair and hair-ball and all the dirt on the floor. I was amazed at the suction power this little machine has! It does have a pretty short cord, but just throw on an extension cord and you're good to go!

Wow, I love this little vacuum. My house is 1800 sq. ft. of wood floors w/ the occasional rug. This is why after much research I chose a canister vac. I completely agree w/ the prev. reviewer who suggested to the people w/ bad experiences, like 5 minutes till overheat, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURERS DIRECTIONS!!! I have had this vac for 4 months now and it still has the suction it did the day I bought it. My secret? I READ AND FOLLOWED THE MANUFACTURERS DIRECTIONS!I tap out the filter w/ every emptying and rinse the filter occasionally(letting it dry for at least 24 hrs before reinstalling and using the vac). It really angers me that the people who can't read directions are trying to butcher this companys reputation. I have found that anything I own needs some sort of maintenance, anyone who does'nt realize that will end up with piles of useless things that no longer work.

The Shark Roadster's sleek design and is lightweight and easy to carry around with it's included carrying strap; however, the three main tools are not as easy to manage. Three large, seperate, cleaning tools are given; however, there is no where to store them. We have wood floors, oriental carpets, and an upholstered sofa. I am constantly having to switch between the three tools, lugging them around the house with the Shark on my shoulder. In addition, the Shark works great on our wood floors, utilizing it's strong suction power; however, don't even bother trying it on carpets. The bristle brush for carpets gets stuck and is just horrbile (leaves them just as bad as when I started). Defniitely look elsehwere if you have carpets to clean.

We bought this vacuum about a year ago because we wanted a lightweight vacuum that would be easy to drag around the house. It was also relatively cheap.

At first we were very pleased with the vacuum. It did everything as advertised. The unit itself still seems to run well.

This product has a HUGE flaw, in that the attachment "blades" are driven by the same air that is used to suck up dirt. These attachments get clogged. This, of course, renders the vacuum useless, as it no longer picks debris up off the carpet. I spend more time keeping this thing running than vacuuming my house. Further, even after cleaning it, it is never quite as good as it was the time before.

I have finally given up on this vacuum and will be purchasing a new one.

The only time you should purchase this vacuum is if
- You do not mind re-purchasing new attachments every year or so (I have not attempted to do this, and do not know how easily it can be done)
- You want a lightweight vacuum
- You want a cheap vacuum, despite the fact that it will not remain effective very long

It's sad to see that people who buy products don't read the manuals. If you had read the manual before using this vacuum you would have noted that it has three filters. The main filter is a HEPA filter that catches every particle that the vacuum sucks up. The other two are there to catch anything the HEPA didn't before blowing the air back out. It states in the manual that because of the filters the vacuum must be emptied out on a regualr basis. And also that the HEPA filter needs to be tapped out before being replacing in the vacuum - if you do this you will see how much dust it catches. It also says that you should wash out the HEPA filter after a heavy vacuum (I do it once a week). This will improve the suction power and the life of the filter (It took about a minute to clean). If however you are one of those people who doesn't read the instructions you will run into problems. The vacuum will overheat because the filter is jammed with so much dirt that air cannot pass through the motor to cool it off. It does have a safety feature that stops the machine before it burns out. This vacuum is the best one I have ever owned. It is lightweight and has great suction power. It also comes with lots of attachments. People need to learn to read manuals before using a product. Just because it's a vacuum doesn't mean you just plug it in and go. It was designed to capture all of the dirt, dust and whatever else you are vacuuming and not blow it back into the air. READ PEOPLE! -It's a great little machine!

I had a Shark roadster Vacuum and it worked great for the first year of owning it. This fall, it was just about 1 year to the exact date of purchase, my Shark Roadster quit working. I am now left with a vacuum that won't even turn on. The only thing I can do is throw it away and buy new because it was purchased from Target more than 90 days ago and I no longer have the receipt. From my experience, the Shark Roadster is not dependable. I hope your experience is better...

We had a Dirt Devil that lasted over 10 years. It was great. This unit is a poor performer compared to the old $50 Dirt Devil. It doesn't pick up dirt well(has poor suction.) The filters are expensive to replace and they must be replaced. Just because it is bagless doesn't mean it does not have filters. The HEPA filter needs to be changed (or delicately cleaned) ever 10 or so uses or it plugs up. Oh, and ours lasted a grand total of 4 months before the motor died. Check the warranty!

Cord doesn't stay out. Filters need to be cleaned after every use. The cannister fills up quickly. Only pros are the price and it is very lightweight. Only okay on hard floors and does a terrible job on carpets. Doesn't pick up small food items (ie. cheerios or cherrio pieces). I wouldn't ever buy this vacuum again.

I got this Shark Power Pet Cannister Vac to vacuum up cat hair from my wood floors and area rugs. I will say, at first this vacuum did a great job. Now it's two and a half years later and this thing is nothing more than a sound machine. I only have one short haired cat and she really doesn't shed that much, especially living in california. So this vacuum, specifically designed to pick up pet hair, shouldn't have a problem vacuuming up her hair. It doesn't vacuum up anything, it runs at a really high pitch, and then it shuts itself off because it gets too hot. I have changed the filter on this thing and it didn't improve the situation. I have sent an email to the company and no response. I would not recommend buying this vacuum or any other product from this company, as its customer service is non-existent.