I just got my new 22614 and even though I don't usually write reviews on things, I felt I had to on this one.
Firstly- I'm not too sure some of the negative reviews about this vacuum are actually for this model. The 22614 has the hose exiting the vac horizontally instead of vertically, which makes it very stable and it follows you around easily as you work. So no issues there. I always try to read reviews on the things I am buying but sometimes you just can't tell if they are correct or not. This had a lot of reviews and most of the negative ones seemed to be for a different model?
Secondly- this is sooo much better than the well-and-truly worn-out Panasonic it is replacing! We have been keeping house together for 30 years now and have been through quite a few vacuums. We keep dogs, so the pet hair is always a problem, and our house is quite old and the plaster walls create quite a bit of dust. So keeping things clean can be quite a chore, and our floor vacuums usually wind up taking quite a beating along the way.
This new vac was put to work today and first impressions are that it is really, really, good. It is a bit on the heavy side but that makes it stable; it had no issues going over uneven surfaces while staying upright. The manual seems to be well written, the power brush head seems very powerful, and not having to change vacuum bags was quite nice.
The cord rewind seemed a bit stiff but it is brand new so that may not be an issue later on. Our cord would lock itself just fine, there was one review that had a problem there- no problem on this one. The cord also does not get as warm as the cord on our old vacuum did- that is very reassuring. Plenty of power though; I was just amazed how much dust and dog hair it got out of the busiest rug in the house. Very impressive performance so far.
It just had it's first outing today so I can't speak to how well it will hold up, but the design seems very straightforward and most of the collection bin looks like it can be washed in the sink if it gets plugged up. The materials seem to be of good quality with a solid feel, unfortunately that also means there is a little weight there and the unit is a bit heavy.
There are two filters; a round one on top that can be washed and the rectangular HEPA one underneath that cannot. The filters are not terribly expensive and we'll see how long they last. Considering how much dust and hair it picked up today, there did not seem to be too much dirt in the filters so far, so they might last quite a while.
If I had to choose one nit to pick it would be with the accessory storage; as there really isn't one. There is a clip-kind-of-thing that goes on the wand right below the handle that holds the narrow nozzle and small dusting brush, and that's it. The accessories are out in the open and the they get in the way a bit, but the clip does seem to hold them securely. I guess time will tell how well that works; it might just take some getting used to and then will be a non-issue.
So, five stars so far. Can't see taking one off for the accessory clip, as it didn't seem to be a big deal. Can't see taking one off for the weight either; as it gives it a very nice quality feel to it. Maybe it's a generational thing, but 'light' seems so often to go hand in hand with 'cheaply-made' these days. This rig feels like it'll go a few rounds and still be standing.
Hope this review helps anyone thinking about buying this vacuum.
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