Side by Side Comparison of: Eureka vs Shark

This is a replacement for the over 18 year old Mighty Mite that we have been using that still runs and sucks but some of the plastic parts are broken. The main attachment brush looks better on the new one. The suction may be stronger than the old one but that could be the effects of age and wear.

we had one of these 20 years ago. me moved a few times, it got beat up/old, and we ended up getting a new $400 Dyson.had that for five years, never really liked it.decided to try one of these again. it's soooo much simpler and stronger, and if you're talll WOOOHOOO the tube is super long and makes vacuuming much more comfy (i'm 6'6", i think anyone under 7' would be fine with this vac.)

I was given one by my sister when graduating from college in 1984. It gave up the ghost and so I bought the same model 30+ years later. I really like it. I kept the floor attachment from my old one, because i like it better. To me it was a more simplistic design, that worked well.

I have just gotten this little vacuum and had a chance to use it once. I really do like it. It is light weight and the canister pulls behind me like my Electrolux Renaissance old vacuum used to do. I am so not crazy about the push in front of you vacuums. This little light weight jewel comes along behind you and you push the brush out in front of you. It reaches into and under and around things so easily. AND LORDY MERCY!! It surly vacuumed up the dog hair. We have two rescues living in the house with us 24/7 - a 93 pound lab/shep mix and a 55 pound border terrier. Now, he is the one whose hair flies everywhere. After using the little cleaner once, I felt my house was more clear of "dawg" hair than it has been in weeks. Thank you - thank you - thank you!!!!!!!!

So I grabbed my Eureka vacuum and cleaned my minivan today. As I was vacuuming I thought, this is best small vacuum ever. Then I tried to remember just how long I have had it. Probably about five years. It was passed down to me from my mom.I wonder exactly how long she used it before giving it to me? This vacuum has been around as long as I can remember. Now I know it's not the exact same vacuum but it's the same brand and same model line.This vacuum still runs like it's brand new. Suction is amazing, electric cord is extra long, it has never overheated, I have never had one problem with this little vacuum other than having to change the bag and the bag is the size of the vacuum, so that's not often.If it ever plays out, I will purchase again without a second thought!

I bought a vacuum like this over 30 yrs ago and it still works as good as the new one I just bought. . Now we keep that one in a little place where we go fishing. When we were down there last, and I was cleaning, I asked my husband if these were still being made. It's so light that my back doesn't hurt while using it. When I got home, I looked on Amazon and found out they were. The only difference now is the tools can be stored on the vacuum. It's very light so it isn't hard to drag around like the other vacuums, and it's made mostly for hard floors. Since I have no carpeting of any kind this vacuum is perfect. It says the floor part can to adjusted to carpeting but knowing this vacuum it would work only on the pile of an oriental carpet. It's so light weight with such a strong suction that this vacuum is also ideal for cleaning the inside of the car. It has a very long cord and I don't have to use extension cords anymore. The price wasn't bad either. I think I paid just about that much for a might mite vacuum 30 yrs ago. .

I used to be a HUGE Dyson fan.. their products are good.. but I think they are really over priced.. ($500 for a vac that has the features of this one) This Shark Vac. is simple and it works... it actually works very well.. happy I got it..

Love this vacuums power. I had researched the vacuums available until I was sick of vacuums. I had a set of criteria that I was not able to meet with any vacuum for a reasonable price. I took a chance on this product due to Amazon prime shipping and the online reviews and I have not been disappointed. It is quieter than any machine I have owned, it does a nice job grooming the carpet in high traffic hallways, and it gets the very edges by the baseboards. I am very happy with this machine so far.

The Shark Rotator Professional Lift-Away arrived yesterday afternoon and it took longer to get it out of the box than it did to put it together.

I have a burgundy colored short pile area rug in the living room that has been looking rather shabby of late. It takes about an hour of vacuuming to get all the pet hair (one dog and two cats) with my Dyson Animal canister, so I thought that would be the perfect test for the Shark. Holy cow...this thing really sucks!!!! It picks up ALL the hair with only one or two passes. I did the "Mother-in-Law is coming deep clean" and it only took 15 minutes. I emptied the bin twice!!! I'm too ashamed to post pictures of all the hair and dirt the Shark pulled out of rug, you would think I have never vacuumed, ever, even though I vacuumed the day before and thought it was clean. The Shark really picked up the pile and now it looks new again. Same thing for the bedroom carpets, they look like new. I'm shampooing them all this weekend after seeing how much dirt came out of them.

The Shark has a good sized dust bin and it is super easy to empty. I washed the dust bin and the top sponge filter and it only took about 10 minutes start to finish.

The cord length is great, but kinda gets in the way. I put it through the handle and that really helped. Not too sure about some of the attachments, I think I like the Dyson's better.

Oh, here's another thing I noticed, there's hardly any hair on the vacuum when you finish vacuuming. The hair actually goes into the vacuum!!! My old Kirby and especially the Dyson look like they have grown a winter coat of their own and have to be vacuumed off before they go back in the closet. I just wiped it off with a damp paper towel and put it away.

I'm really impressed with the Shark it works better than I ever imaged it would. Hope it lasts a long time, seems like it will.

I have to say I am really impressed. I have had a Dyson for years. Like everyone who owns a Dyson, you think the expensive price tag equals quality. Most of the time this is true. And Dyson has quality. I was hesitant at the price tag considering it was relatively half priec of my previous vacuum.
I was turned on to this unit by a professional flooring inspector. He referred me to a website that does third party testing on vacuum cleaners. This unit was the highest rated among canister vacuums. There a many which have better ratings but I will not buy a vacuum that uses bags.
I opened the box and I was really pleased with the ease of assembly. Instructions are very well written.

I decided to give it a run immediately. Keep in mind, it had only been a couple days since my old vacuum broke. I noticed it brought the pile on the carpet back to life and wasn't too loud. Here is what I was blown away by. (SEE PIC. btw we have two cats lol) Like I said before, it had only been a couple days since we vacuumed last. Well, looks like we made a great choice.

You will not be sorry. On top of all this awesomeness, this unit has a variety of features which I haven't used. It converts to a hand held canister for the stairs too!

Yes very happy.

This Vacuum is a complete game changer. I have to disclose: I have never owned the all praised Dyson vacuums. But I do have the children and Pet hair they advertise about. I did a ton of research and reading of amazon reviews to decide on this Shark Rotator Lift away.

1) The Lift away feature is amazing. I read reviews of the canister being too heavy- but that is why the vacuum included the Caddy to drag around. I live in a house with a lot of hardwood floors. This vacuum has helped elimate my need to sweep several times a day. I can use the regular upright attachment for the area rugs, the brush control feature really helps pick up the Black Lab hair that I have embedded in anything fabric.
I use the lift away feature on my stairs every single day. I do not have carpet on these stairs- Split level home. I am able to pick up dirt and dog hair in less than 3 minutes. Makes a huge difference to see clean stairs when entering our home.
2) The upholstry attachment works great on our furniture. Unlike other vacuums I've had in the past, these attachments have 360 movement, and it makes it a lot more comfortable to use this machine.
3) I have used this vacuum in our SUV as well. Again- that lift away feature is amazing. I used the upholstery attachment and the regular hose.
4) Whenever I sucked up things I shouldn't- often in a house with small children accessories- This Rotator was VERY easy to unclog. The hose detached and I was able to pull out whatever without having to get long sticks and swinging the hose around my head like a cowboy. You all know you have had to do it.
5) THE LIGHTS! There are lights on the front of the upright attachment and they make a HUGE difference. I will never have a vacuum without one again.

I am the mother of two, in a house with a dog who sheds and tracks in dirt. This vacuum has made a huge difference for us. I have already tried recommending it to all of my friends on social media.

For the money, this is a great little vacuum. Lots of power. This model is not as well made as the Mighty Mite I had years ago, but isn't that the case with all things these days? The hose is made of cheap, thin plastic and kinks a lot. The power cord is shorter than I'd like but an extension cord solves that problem. I would have paid more for this machine if it was made of higher quality materials because it really does have great suction. I'm assuming that the cheap plastic it's made from will not last as long as my previous Mighty Mite. The bag is easy to put in and take out and the machine is lightweight and easy to use. Despite it's flaws, I would definitely buy it again. I hope Eureka upgrades the quality of it's products in the future.

For the price, this is an awesome vacuum cleaner. It's loud, but it sucks up the dirt. The narrow diameter wands and low profile head (or whatever it's called) make it easy to get under furniture and into tight spaces. However, this is the second machine I've ordered, only because the hose on my first one got damaged, and it doesn't seem to have as much suction power. I am going to contact Eureka about it. Still, it's a great buy for someone who can't afford a fancier machine.

I would have given this 5 stars, except that the floor attachment is kind of loose.just tighten it up with some strapping tape on the connecting hose.otherwise these are excellent vacuum cleaners.I hate vacuum cleaners without easily disposable bags.canister cleaners are horrible to clean (which includes the filters) and are hideous to take apart and put back together.

This is the second Eureka Mighty Mite Canister Vacuum that I have owned, and I do not intend to own any other vacuum. The reason why I purchased this vacuum is because I have hardwood floors which I like to regularly clean as I have pets and children, needed something light weight, and with a reasonable price tag. This vacuum has met all of these requirements for me.First off, the vacuum does very well on hardwood floors whether it is picking up pet hair, crumbs, etc. The hose and crevice attachment help to get hard to reach areas. The suction level is very high which is great. The vacuum is light weight and easy to carry if needed, but it also has wheels and easily just follows along behind you while using the hose. The bags are easy to change without making a mess. Since the vacuum is small it is easy to store which is important to me because I have a small home.The reason for the 4 stars is the couple of issues that I have had with the vacuum. The attachment designed for the floor is not as effective as I would like it to be for picking things up. I have a local vacuum store nearby, though, which had an attachment especially for hardwood floors for only a few dollars that has worked excellent. Typically, the vacuum is very powerful at picking things up, but at times it can get clogged particularly in the part where the hard plastic part attaching to the hose is bent.

Eureka mighty mite is pretty mighty for a little guy but could have a few improvement. The power for it's size is more than enough and i'm definitely not comparing this to a dyson. With that said, given the size, it would be nice if they have a better cord management system. With the annoyance of dragging the house around, the cord is a bit annoying to loop & unloop from the bottom. For whatever reason, the attachments falls off quite easily when vaccuming. I needed this for a 8X10 area rug and this does the job just fine. Just wished it's a little easier to use.

Powerful vacuum cleaner, does the job for a great price and bags are easy to find and buy here in Amazon for a reasonable price. Two cons:- The sound is like having an F-15 taking off inside your living room, so if you are a sensitive person to noise or you can't handle the vacuum while in a hangover, I would not buy this product. Probably Dyson is way better for 15 times the price.- The cable doesn't go in the vacuum cleaner automatically, so it's kind of annoying to roll the cable around the base of the thing every time you're done using it.If you can survive with those two cons, this thing works great. My cleaning lady made me order one extra for her, so I suppose that's a good sign. After eight months it still sucks (in the good meaning of the sentence).

I purchased this item after years of frustration with my Kenmore upright. It is so easy to push, the removable canister makes for easy work for doing work near the ceiling (I used to have.to lift the entire, heavy Kenmore and put it on a chair) and the clean out design is very well thought out. Wherever I went to clean out a jam there was a door, latch, cover which made it a pleasure to work with. I am pleased to have added this to my compliment of other shark products.

Pros: The suction is fantastic and the roller brushes are strong. Cons: It is heavy!! Be prepared to drag around a heavy load. And there is no space to hang all of the tools on the console. There is redundancy in the tools as well. You don't really need all of them. The machine is overly complicated. If I had it to do over again I would get a simpler and lighter model.

This has proved to be a good serviceable vacuum for me. It did take me some time to get used to it, but the suction is great and does a credible job in picking up the dog hair. It is a bit on the heavy side and can be awkward to manipulate, especially when you pull the wand out to get those corners. You have to make sure that the vacuum is anchored or it will fall over on the floor when you reach with the wand. The swivel action is helpful in maneuvering it around most corners. I previously had a lighter weight Shark, but it literally fell apart after almost 4 years. This model is definitely sturdier, and the increased suction is a plus. I would have given it 5 stars if it weren't as awkward to use as it is.

I like this vacuum. I've never had a bagless upright before. Emptying the dust cup isn't a problem. It sucks like crazy. The "powered" upholstery attachment is much better than any I've used before. The ability to detach the motor/dust cup unit and use the vacuum as a cannister is handy for stairs. It was very easy to assemble. I'm not sure about the longevity, but in this price range longevity is generally the tradeoff. I'd like to see more tool storage on the body. It holds 2 attachments.

This is an excellent machine. It is amazing how much dirt it does collect. I have a mixed shepherd dog and one cat. The dog sheds way more than I ever imagined. We also live on a farm and due to a government goof we have many Asian lady beetles that are supposed to be eating crop pests in the fields. Unfortunately they love to make our home their winter abode. This vacuum is ideal for sucking them up and then disposing of them outside. Other vacuums work well for this too, but the beetles have a very foul odor so one does not want to leave them in the sweeper for any length of time. It is so handy to be able to dispose of them so easily as well as pet hair etc. The only problem I have had with the vacuum is the very top handle does not disengage easily. I also have difficulty with the cord. It is mounted on the right side of the vacuum and often gets in the way. There is a clip for the cord, but I still find things awkward. Other upright vacuums I have had have the cord on the left or the rear of the machine. Other than those two things I find the unit works very well for me.

Purchased this from G&H Pawn through Amazon. Good seller. Faster than promised and arrived in good shape. I previously owned a Hoover since 1997 which worked great and I loved it, but, with age comes problems. It was just not picking up like it used to and would throw dirt behind it on hard floors because the brush would keep turning. This Shark does not do that and has a separate brush power button which is great. I paid $204 just 5 days ago for this exact same model, so why it has gone up so much in such a short time, I have no idea. My only disappointment was that it is only 10 amps and it is obvious that it is not a powerful as my old hoover 12 amp. This should always be stated in descriptions and I feel it is misleading to leave it out. It cleans well enough for me since i have no pets, but would probably struggle with pet hair. It is also about 3/4 of the width of my old one so I have to make many more passes to clean the same area. It will not go under beds unless you switch to canister which means no power brush for under the bed. It is light weight and not at all heavy and swivels nicely to avoid furniture legs. Will see how it holds up and repost after further use.

Vacuum is excellent. Floor tool and hose are very cheap. Had to order 3rd party bare floor brush and it works great. The hose collapses when you turn and is very short. Guess will try to find a better 3rd party hose. Can't believe Eureka created a great vac the put poor quality accessories.

I was expecting a little more. The suction is good but only for hardwood floors. If you have any carpets to clean this is better than nothing but not sufficient - there is no turning brush. There is a side button to push on the large brush used on the floor ? but I see NO difference between either setting. I will be getting another sweeper soon.

I love this "little" vacuum. Light weight and very powerful. Another positive item is the vacuum hose that's long enough to give a comfortable reach without pulling the canister.So, why the 3 stars? I could easily have given the 5 stars if it wasn't because of the worst ever brush head design that came with it. It is almost having the best stereo system with low quality speakers.The brush head has wheels that limits the free swivel motion ( it is really awkward) and what makes it even worse is the fixed angle of the attaching hose fixture that doesn't allow vacuuming underneath the furniture more then 10" deep. It is very unfortunate that Eureka chose the wrong brush head. However the positives of this vacuum deserve the consideration of purchasing another brush head.And having said that, that's what I will do.

I've looked through the reviews and am surprised that nobody has mentioned the problem that I have noticed. The vacuum itself has good suction. I find the cord to be too short, but most vacuums are. I cannot fully sweep a room without moving the plug and that is annoying. However, the biggest issue I have is the very cheap and stiff hose that comes on it. It is really long and while you are using it, it will often "kink" and has developed a bit of a weak spot where it kinks even more frequently and then you lose suction. A higher quality hose would be much better--one that is a bit more pliable. Other than that, it is a good vacuum.

This product is a sweeper. Great section but don't get it confused with the vacuum cleaner. I would say it's a back saver if you don't want to do a whole lot of bending when you clean. Does well cleaning the car you just need an extension cord when you use it.

I bought my first Eureka Mighty Might in 1994 (20 years from Costco). The motor finally froze. The wheels had fallen off. I just drug it around anyway. No way to repair them, only glue and screw them stationary. Several hose repairs with duct tape. Door had to be taped shut. I bought this one last month, Dec.2014. It's much the same as the other. Actually about the same price w/used-reconditioned model. I'm a little fearful because the new vacuum gets very hot. The other one didn't. Also, my old one had more sucking power. I used to change the bag when the old one got to the degree of sucking power that the new one has with a new bag. That's why I bought this one, because of the old one's sucking power. Not worth the expense and hassle of returning. If you're thinking of purchasing this model because of the performance of an older model, beware........It's one year later. I purchased (Eureka Style MM Cloth Re-usable Bag) so I could re-use the cloth bag. It made all the difference in the world with the sucking power. Now it draws like the older model I had. Still the vacuum gets very hot. Also at the end of a usage, I unplug it and the plug and cord are very hot to the touch. I'm pretty sure that's not good and eventually could be problematic. Again, my first model never felt hot at all......

I love Shark and thought I would upgrade to this model but it isn't quite what I had in mind it was. Works great tho and easy to clean. Great suction power that is beyond others.

I was expecting something better based on reviews. It does well on a variety of surfaces, including hard wood, rugs and carpet. I can't help but feel like the diversity of the product compromises the functionality. The ability for every part of the vacuum to detach causes some parts to detach at will. There doesn't seem to be any coherent storage solution on the vacuum for the extra parts, which means you have to often carry with you the extra vacuum heads you might need. Overall, the vacuum does its job but if I had to choose a vacuum all over again- I would pick differently.

Nice vacuum but is kinda heavy and tippy. My arms hurt after I use it from the weight of it. I also seem to knock it over a lot and the cord seems to be in a strange spot it seems to be in the way some and I'm always stepping on it while using it

So far, this vacuum has performed the best in suction and cleaning. HOWEVER, I would have liked for the "lift away" part to work with the large rug beater as I need to vacuum rugs underneath couches and beds and dressers. From the photos and description I couldn't tell if it did or not. The canister "lifts away" from the rug beater (which is rendered useless from this point) and then is placed on a rolling carrier. From there, you have to add attachments like a hard floor attachment, or the crevice attachment, or a smaller rug beater for cleaning furniture or stairs. Don't buy if you think it's the one on the TV commercial!

This is a nice vacuum, and it is light weight and does a great job. However within a few months, the unit began over heating within 10 minutes of turning it on. I changed the filters, cleaned it out, checked for blockages. Nothing helped. Finally today I called Shark and after going through a bit of tech support, I'm sending my vacuum back and am getting a new one for free. Great customer support. I'm hoping I got a dud, and that the vacuum is up to my 3 cat, 7 bird household. I'll see when I get the new one.

It works pretty good. The hose does not stretch long enough and I was under the impression that it came with the Multi-Angle Dusting Brush - X15FC500 because it says it in the 'Product Description' (see below in the last line).Product DescriptionThis upright vacuum is three vacuums in one: a powerful upright, a Lift-Away pod for portable cleaning and a convenient canister vacuum. With the upright feature of this Shark Rotator Lift Away Vacuum, you never lose suction. The extra-large capacity dust cup and anti-allergen seal trap 99.99 percent of dust and allergens inside the vacuum. Pet owners will appreciate the premium pet-hair tools that come with this Shark Bagless Upright Vacuum. Enhanced swivel steering allows you to get in and around furniture and other obstacles, and the ultra-quiet technology keeps noise levels low. The premium rotator power nozzle comes with headlights and a brushroll shutoff, providing superior performance on both carpets and bare floors. The vacuum also comes with a flexible crevice tool, a canister caddy, a straight suction nozzle and a premium multi-angle tool.

the power switch stopped working on the 30th day of having it. luckily it was within the time frame to be eligible for amazons warranty. i thought that i used it too much and it was some sort of safety thing so it did not over heat. so i waited an hour and it still did not work. the power button didnt do anything.

This is the third mighty mite I've purchased. I loved the other two and they each lasted several years before all the attachments and wheels started falling apart - but even when I replaced them the motors were still going strong. I've had this new one for two weeks and I'm very disappointed. I don't know what's wrong but it doesn't have anywhere near the suction power of the others. I changed the bag and checked all the attachments for blockage, but it's been bad since day one. I'm even wondering if it's got the smaller 9amp motor instead of the 12amp I ordered. It says 12amp on the box but I can't find anywhere on the actual vacuum that tells the amps. Anyway, it really isn't going to work for me and I'm going to have to go with another brand. Very frustrating waste of time and money.

The attachment meant for doing drapes does not work - very poor design. The attachments do not fit tightly to the wand. The power adjustment on wand is a little too simple, you open or close an opening on the wand. I am most disappointed by the soft (drapery) attachment, it does not have any suction a very poor design, I had wanted to use it on corners of my hard wood floors and on walls for cob webs. Oh well you get what you pay for. I had a Eureka canister vacuum during the 1990's and it was great! wish I still had it.

I gave it two stars because the suction was great, and I loved how lightweight the canister vacuum was compared to others, but I am going to end up donating this one. The attachments have a poor design, and I am constantly having to reattach the tubes because the slightest twist causes them to come out. The ring that adjusts the power of the suction keeps sucking in my shirt, which I also have to keep pulling away from the vacuum. I wanted to really love this, and I gave it an honest try. I even tried duct taping the tubes together. This vacuum has made me hate this chore even more than I already do though. I will have to try something else.

Pros:-It's affordable. All the other vacuums I had on my list were $150+, and I could not afford something of that cost at the time.-Reliable brand name. I had the Eureka hand vacuum as a college student, and that monster did the job so well for three long years in a dusty dorm room that I thought this might also be worth the money.Cons:-CANNOT handle hair in any shape or form. Mine broke in about three months after a ball of hair and duest (all female housemates + 1 dog) got caught in the roller part + long, unremovable arm of the vacuum. We had to bend a curtain rod to get it all out. After that it was just a downhill slope. We had to trash it within 6 months' of purchase.-Very loud. I get very self conscious about vacuuming even at acceptable hours of the day -- it's quite loud (loud enough for downstairs neighbors to hear) and brings my tinnitis back if I get too close to it.-Super cheap plastic. Obviously you're getting what you paid for. the small wheels on the bottom roller part wore out after a few months of vacuuming my hardwood floors. The removable part of the vacuum coil also often falls off, because it's plastic/bendable/doesn't fit too well.Suggestion for use:-If you have hardwood floors, I would extensively sweep the floor before using this vacuum. I think that could have been one way of lengthening the life of this vacuum -- it would reduce a lot of the hair blockage inside the vacuum.-Clean out the bottom roller part of the vacuum (the part that actually does the vacuuming) every time after vacuuming. That way, buildup doesn't accumulate too much over time.Bottom line review: Bought it in an emergency, regretted it, would retrospectively pay $100 extra to get a decent vacuum that'll last more than six months.

I was excited about getting this vacuum cleaner as the reviews were good. Here is my take on it now I have owned it for a couple of months:Pros: . The actual unit is good quality and has fantastic suction. I also like the fact the dirt and pet hair get contained in a bag so it keeps it clean and mess free when emptying it. Also you can switch sides to either suck or blow.Cons: Cheap cheap cheap plastic hose and extension tubes. Good grief they are cheap. Cheap also is the Actual floor attachment, and yes it DOES scratch my hardwood floors - will have to upgrade that. Also the electric cord is cheap and does not bend well, you have to wrap it around the bottom of the canister. I used to have a lovely little Sears Kenmore number where you just pressed a button and the entire cord automatically retracted into the unit - brilliant. Eureka was shortsighted in going cheap on these issues when the actual unit is good! Lastly if you look at the picture of the woman vacuuming a floor you can see that using both extension tubes makes it too tall for her...well...yeh....me too. So I am left with only using one of the tubes which means I have to bend down! It's either or. So I vote NO do not buy this. If Eureka listened and changed things maybe I would again buy one but make them take back the one I own now.

Not happy with this vacuume-very awkward to use strange top-heavy design, suction seems to be making burber carpet fuzzy...

A clog developed in the hose. I was unable to remove the clog. I called Customer Service. They recognizedthe problem and offered to send me a new hose. I don't think that this is the first time they heard of this problem as it was their suggestion to send me the new hose.It turns out that the hose is on a 4-6 week back order. My vacuum cleaner is not usable for this time period.........thru Thanksgiving and visiting relatives. I believe that this is a defect in this machine and I would not recommend buying it.Julie Rogers

We bought this vacuum 2 years ago based on all of the positive reviews and relative affordability. It is not as light or maneuverable as expected, and most importantly for people with allergies, the seal is not great and we can smell dust whenever we use it (yes, we do clean it). My wife has to take Benadryl after using it. The floors still look dirty after vacuuming. Also, as others have noted, the hose is not very flexible. All in all, very disappointing.We are now going to spring for a Dyson, which we can't really afford but at least we will be able to breathe.

What they don't tell you is this vacuum is virtually impossible to use on pile or thick carpets. You can't raise or lower the brushes so when using on thick carpets the suction is so great and the brushes dig into the carpet you literally can't push the vacuum. You can drag it backwadrs but you will get an aerobic workout and ruin your carpet over time . The cannister and attachments work fine and on our wood and tile floors and short nap area rugs it works fine. So we are keeping the vacuum for those areas but they should clearly have a disclaimer that this vacuum is not designed to used on pile or thick carpets.

Had this vacuum for just about a year. It was an upgrade for sure from the previous purple shark, but with 5 indoor cats and two dogs only one hypoallergenic, I give up. Is there even a vacuum cleaner made that picks up cat litter? If so I haven't found it, but I digress. I initially thought this did the job very satisfactorily, but it isn't doing it any longer. I have to sweep the hardwood floors first with a broom and use a good old-fashioned dust pan to pick up a pile of litter a day. Totally aggravating, How much must one spend on a vacuum cleaner anyway?

It was too heavy for me to operate. I returned it. It operated fine.

I had several of these in the past. All of them lasted more than two years of heavy use. This one is a piece of junk. Got it July 10. The plastic around the wheel cracked and therefore, the suction power sucks (no pun intended). I fixed it with tape, but the plastic keeps cracking. I do not know if this one is made in another country, but is obvious that the quality is really bad. Very dissapointed. Would not buy again. And You shouldn't .

I bought two of these, because my last one lasted so long and was great, and I could gift one to my kids. The quality of these vacuums is horribly degraded. They are cheaper feeling and now it is September and they are both broken! One came out of the box broken and I intended to return it, but waited too long. So I was using the other one, and it quit with a burning smell and won't work at all. After talking to the vacuum store, the switches on the new ones are breaking and the reviews are really bad. The product line was sold by Sanitaire and they are now manufactured by the Shark company. Do yourself a favor and avoid these.

Cheap and doesn't work. A friend has one he bought several years ago and loves it. So I ordered one. Unpackaged and assembled it this morning... ready to go ...right? NOT !! It would not turn on. Apparently the on off switch does not work. Also ordered extra bags and and additional attachment for carpets. All being returned! After reading some of the other negative reviews I see several other folks have had the same issue, either at the start or after using it for several months. Also other reviews are right, the hose is cheap hard plastic..Not at allwhat I expected from a Eureka product. Packaging it all up for return today.

I am very disappointed with this vacuum. I've only had it about a year and did not even use it once a week and it no longer works. The other issue is that the blower feature had virtually no power and did not even blow off the leaves on my patio screens.

This vacuum was highly recommended to me by a friend. It arrived broken. Power button did not work. The power button is basically a cheap plastic cover that you push to activate the button below. My vacuum did not have the actual button below the plastic. Sadly, I missed the return window because I was out of town for quite a while. I spent a lot of money on a piece of garbage. I went to Target and bought a Shark brand cordless vacuum that works great on removing pet hair for half the price.

Vacuum motor revved and got hot 3 minutes into using it in a flat rug. Sent back promptly. Hose is cheap and will not last. Don't bother with this one.

The vacuum was delivered on June 21, 2017, and died on August 28, 2017. Nothing happened during the less than 12 times it was used which would have caused it to quit working except for poor quality of the unit. Trying to deal with their customer service was frustrating at best. The worst part is that they stick their customers with paying the shipping costs to replace products that are under warranty. I cannot recommend either the product or the company.

Caution: company is not honoring the five-year warranty. As I write this review, you are able to download a pdf copy of the warranty from within the amazon product description. The company refers to the bottom portion of this vacuum as a "floor nozzle" (i.e., the part that you roll along the floor, which contains the brush, belt, small motor and electronic circuitry). This is the part that failed on our unit after 2 years and 8 months. It is a major part of the vacuum, not a consumable item, yet the company is excluding it from being covered. The warranty is written in a pretty straightforward manner. If you take the time to read it, you will see no language that could possibly be interpreted to exclude a major part such as the floor nozzle. It almost appears as if they have accumulated enough positive reviews to disregard the promises of their warranty and/or the effects of a negative review like this one...perhaps if enough people click that this review is helpful, it will rise to a prominent position so that more buyers can make an informed decision. Following is a transcript of my conversation with their customer service for your own assessment:Chat started: 2017-08-15 04:51 PM UTC(04:51:19 PM) Visitor 37898665 is now known as Joe P.(04:51:19 PM) Joe P: I have a Shark Rotator Professional (NV 501 31) purchased from amazon on 12/8/2014 with 5 year warranty. Brush does not spin and it is not belt. Called your warranty service department and confirmed via troubleshooting procedures that it I am doing everything correctly and that it is not working. Person I spoke with then stated that the part would not be covered. Before I contact amazon and/or leave a review, I wanted to confirm that the warranty would not be honored.(04:51:32 PM) *** Pauline joined the chat ***(04:52:12 PM) Pauline: Thank you for contacting Shark|Ninja®, my name is Pauline, I would be more than happy to assist you with this, Joe.(04:53:42 PM) Pauline: May I ask do you have your unit with you? I would like to do some troubleshooting with you.(04:55:18 PM) Joe P: Yes, but if we confirm again that it is broken, will the warranty still not be honored?(04:57:13 PM) Pauline: I do apologize, the floor nozzle is not covered under warranty. You would need to purchase the floor nozzle on our website.(05:00:07 PM) Joe P: The problem I'm having is that the warranty does not exclude that item, and I believe that other reviewers on amazon claimed to have had it replaced under the warranty. It does not seem legal the way the warranty is worded. At a minimum, it is highly misleading.(05:01:45 PM) Pauline: I am very sorry Joe. We can replace it if its under the first year. However, the customer will pay for the shipping. After the first year you would have to purchase this.(05:04:10 PM) Joe P: I just re-read the warranty, and there is no such wording. Again, it just does not seem legal.(05:04:31 PM) Pauline: I am very sorry for this Joe.

Wish I'd never bought it, too heavy to use the lift off top efficiently, when using a tool like the bare floor tool, there's no easy reach without the whole unit tipping over.There buttons for this, buttons for that, release thingies for one thing, click in place for others.I'll give it 2 weeks, and will be back to edit this review.I gave it one month. I promised an edit. The good: the very best suctioning vacuum I've had ever. And I mean after owning vacs for 50 plus years. The ability to easily decrease suction is helpful when factoring carpet thickness.The bad: Using the lift-away feature. Nearly impossible to use the little red button to release the handle. I did call customer service today, and they're sending me a replacement wand. Will edit again when it arrives.

I purchased this 11 months ago and it stopped working today. The motor seized and there is no suction. What I should have researched before this purchase is Shark's crappy warranty which only applies to purchases made directly through their website. What a waste of a couple hundred dollars!

This is a terrible vacuum cleaner that broke after only 2 weeks. The brush doesn't turn and the lights won't come on. After a long trip through Shark's customer service phone system, they agreed only to send us replacements parts and we HAVE TO MAKE OUR OWN REPAIRS. This is a pathetic response for a well known brand of vacuum that is advertising constantly. They should have replaced the new vacuum that doesn't work. We will NEVER buy Shark products again.

I got the shark rotator, looks very nice and sharp; suction is great but less than 6 months after I bought it, the red clip that holds the hose in the back broke. Without the clip the vacuum hose come out every time that you try to use it and it doesn't seals correctly so there is a lot of dust everywhere Called Shark 800-798-7398, and they told that they did not have a replacement part, you can try to use it like that or call us at a later time we may have a replacement part. Or You can send us the vacuum back and we can fix it, but you have to pay shipping and both ways around $90.00, or you can pay $100.00 and we can send you a new one with another 5 years warranty.Got my new vacuum, but not accessories came, the cable in the vacuum is shorter, I called their customer service again and they told, well you should keep your accessories what did you did with them?. And about the cable, well you got an upgraded model so the cable is shorter. Can I speak to a supervisor, sure I will write your name in the waiting list they should call you in 24hrs.