Oreck Commercial Professional Vacuum Cleaner, Bagged Upright Vac for Carpets and Hard Floor, Lightweight, Powerful Vacuum Cleaners for Commercial Use

I use this Oreck XL Model U2000R1 for home vacuuming. I have had several Oreck XL vacuums in the past. I serviced my old Oreck XL vacuums annually by a small-town vacuum repair guy, who was older, experienced, & honest. He taught me how to correctly wind up the cord to avoid cord damage, which is wind in a figure 8 pattern.After researching many other Oreck models as well as other vacuum upright bagged vacuum brands, I decided on the true blue Oreck XL brand & purchased this particular model (U2000R1) because the description checked all the boxes of what I was looking for in a vacuum.I have used this new Oreck XL vacuum several times since purchase & will give you my honest assessment of the product.Likes:-Nice self-propelled feature especially on low pile carpet & tile/linoleium flooring; however, you need to use both hands to steer the vacuum in tight spaces like corners. On higher or thicker pile carpet the self-propelled feature is not as noticeable so easier to steer.-Awesome suction (I vacuumed with my old Oreck just before using the new one, then I vacuumed immediately after using the new Oreck & was surprised by the sounds of tiny sand, pepples & small debris still left in the carpet that the old vacuum missed!)-Uses the same bag refill as my old Oreck XL, so I don't have to buy more bags-Slim build, so it fits nicely in the hall closet along side of my old vacuum-40 foot cord & it's red, so I can see it easily on dark colored flooring-Smooth transition between low/high pile carpet and tile/linoleum flooring-The on/off power button is on the handle; easy to control and I can use my foot to unlock from the upright position. I no longer have to switch my weight from one leg to the other & hold onto to the wall to unlock from the upright position & press the start button with my foot, which is what I had to do with my old Oreck. Now it's easy to unlock from the upright position with my foot & then press the start button with my thumb when I'm balanced and ready to begin vacuuming.Dislikes:-The description said this Oreck XL Model U2000R1 vacuum weighs 9 pounds; that's inaccurate; I weighed it and it registered at 33 pounds! One of the primary reasons I chose this model was because the product description said it weighs 9 pounds, so I am disappointed on that feature. My old Oreck XL vacuum registered in at 39 pounds! So I am still pushing around 33 pounds of vacuum - however - the self-propelling feature helps.-The upright locked position doesn't hold very well on carpet, as it tends to tip over so you need to be cognizant of where you place it when locking it in the upright position on carpet; however, it seems to hold okay in the upright locked position on tile or linoleum flooring.I am a senior on a fixed income. I spent about a year researching & shopping for a vacuum that I could afford, would be easy for me to operate, not be loaded down with a bunch of bells & whistles I don't need, & not break after a few months of use. These were the main criteria I used for deciding on this particular vacuum. Aside from the weight feature, I think I could recommend this vacuum to others.

I purchased this for a custodial department daily use. It replaced the RB-1 that I could not find a brush roller with the magnetic dot, which disabled my machine, much to my annoyance. It did run well for 4+ years and I was very happy with it's functionality until it quit. This is the R-1 which does NOT require the brush roller with the magnetic dot. Replacement rolls are easy to find, as are bags. What I love about this machine is the lightness. It as a joy to use and picks up very well. I've had it for a couple years now and it's still picking up like new. I do change out the bags long before they are packed full but I am very happy with the purchase. I do wear hearing protection since I use this thing an average of a couple hours a day. We are hard on machines here but if can do without hoses and extensions, this little unit is an excellent choice. I purchased this one in '22 so it's been tried and tested. I will update and edit if and when I have more to say.

I’m sure this would be great if the listing wasn’t misleading. It says dual speed but be careful because it’s not. It’s on or off. I wanted dual speed like my old Oreck. This one isn’t it so I am returning. Note I only deducted one star for this error because I love Oreck. I will be ordering a different one though.

This is definitely a commercial vacuum. Works great. It is for tall people. I’m 5’2”. I kept it because of how good it works. I wish I would bought one with attachments do I could do couch, walls, etc. The bag is a good size. Best part, no dust, which I’m so allergic to it. The cord is another wonderful factor. Heavy duty and looong. Yippie. You can even detach and use as an extension cord. I vacuumed under the couch and bed and was thrilled that it was so easy. Great product.

I liked how well this vacuum worked until the motor seized (or maybe a bearing in the motor) after using it no more than once every two weeks. The only customer service option is a call... of course, can't make it easy! I am extremely disappointed, and if I were to rate it on "commercial" longevity alone, It was the worst vacuum I've ever owned. If this is what the reliability of commercial units have come to, we are in massive trouble.Edit: Do you want to know what that one use every two weeks was? a single 12x12 area rug.I refuse believe I was better off with a cheap Walmart vacuum than this, but here we are.