Oreck Compact Canister Vacuum Cleaner, Portable, Handheld

This is an excellent product. It is easy to handle, with a useful set of attachments. It seems well made. I like the fact that there's a HEPA filter, and there are at least a couple of bag types available. I ordered aftermarket HEPA bags. The combo of the filter and the bags worked well. It was relatively easy to change bags. It is better than most small hand held vacuums - most don't have a HEPA filter, and many don't have bags, either. I also own an older Oreck upright. The only downside is that Oreck itself doesn't have as many parts and accessories available. Cord length is adequate. Weight is OK, and suction is good.

Oreck vacuum canister is the perfect accessory to their upright vacuum! I just retired my Oreck canister vac from 25+ years of service for a new one. The old one has been passed on to granddaughter as it still works good. The upright and this canister vac are the perfect cleaning duo! First I go thru the house with the canister to get furniture, corners, hard to reach places, anywhere the upright can't go then follow up with the big vac! The extra tools store right on the canister. It has a super long cord, powerful suction and a shoulder strap...very easy to use! Great for small messes too instead of dragging out the big one. Still uses the same bags as the old one. Bags are easy to find and reasonably priced. Oreck products are the best value for your hard earned $$!! Made in the USA and still the best!

This is the third Oreck Compact Canister Vacuum Cleaner I have purchased from Oreck. I wore the first one out by fraying the cord and you cannot repare or replace them. The value is good for the money. They have good suction and great for getting up pet hair. I just purchased two more in recent months. I have one now for upstairs and downstairs.

As an Orek vacuum user for the past 15+ years I thought I should give a review, as there can be a lot of fake/AI generated BS in these reviews. This vacuum is portable, light, and meant only for hardwood floors, furniture, or cobwebs for the ceiling. It is not meant for carpets. Personally, I haven't found a portable vacuum for hardwood floors that wasn't as cumbersome as the Orek, so I've stuck with them. My previous Orek lasted 15+ years and was still functioning. Previously, the main attachment arm cracked at the opening, rendering it useless, so I found a replacement arm and used that for several more years with the existing Orek. Ultimately, my previous Orek's tubing cracked open. I guess I could have just replaced the tubing but I decided to get a whole new vacuum, and this new one is pretty much identical to my old one. The main advantage is its portability and the ability for it to be carried with their strap which works well. It can also be used as a car vacuum which is a nice bonus. It comes with attachments that are functional and work well. The main downside is the the main vacuum tube/arm (that can extend) does not stay fastened on the attachment tube that goes into the vacuum bag. It's pretty frustrating and can be solved with some basic duct tape, though that's the best solution I could find. It can continually fall off if not aware of it. The cost of this vacuum is another advantage, as I didn't want to pay a lot of money for a canister vacuum that is not as compact and portable as the Orek. I give it 4 stars, as I like the Orek, for the cost and portability and cleaning functioning, but also for the problem with that main vacuum arm not being able to be fastened tightly to the vacuum hose. Again, this is a no BS/AI review, and I am an owner of an Orek for several years.

You will be happy you purchase this as it is relatively easy to use and lightweight.

This is such a great vacuum! It has a replaceable HEPA filter module that fits over the exhaust port, which means you can pick up very fine particulate like flour without it just spewing out behind you. It has VERY strong suction and can pick up any kind of mess easily. The attachments are pretty good, I use the brush attachment a lot as the bristles loosen up dirt. The usual crevice tool, extender, and other parts all work like they should. The vacuum bags are cheap too, so it's no big deal to replace them as needed. They improved the design from the older model, the hose has a locking ring so it won't just pop out, and there's a cord storage area at the bottom. My only gripe is that the attachments don't lock to the other end and just have a friction fit. It's not really a problem for daily use but it is a minor inconvenience. Oreck vacuums aren't cheap but you pay for quality and reliability. It's built like a tank and there's nothing flimsy about it. If you have to pick up a lot of fine material (plastic shavings, fiberglass particles, milled grains/flours, etc.) this is definitely the right vacuum.

Good suction. I like the HEPA filter. However, this vacuum is very frustrating to use. The spring in the coil hose is far too tight and springs back immediately. This causes the canister to flop around and the extension piece to pull off, even when you wear it over your shoulder. The canister has no stable surface so you cannot rest it on the floor while you use the vacuum. I just flops over and drags behind.

I dropped the review to 3 stars because i'm very disappointed in the reduced quality of the attachments that shipped with this vacuum. I have owned four of these over several years. This is the fourth one, and there is a significant drop in the quality of the brushes and the attachment plastic. They feel cheap and flimsy. The tools have a tendency to fall off. The worst change is on one of the most essential items... the hose connection where your hand holds the vacuum extension. It used to be curved and slightly textured so it was ergonomic and very comfortable to manipulate the tools. Now, that plastic segment that attaches to the extension is straight and smooth, so it slips in your hand and is no longer ergonomic. It actually hurts my wrist to vacuum the house. I am trying to locate a replacement hose with the older curved angle to replace the version that came with this particular vacuum. The vacuum itself is still the same quality unit, still wonderfully light yet powerful. Ideal for dog hair on hard floors. But i'm very disappointed that they went with such cheap attachments. Boo hiss. I expect more from Orek because they earned a reputation of quality in the past.