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Oreck XL
2.6 stars
Average rating for this product is: 2.6 out of 5

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Summary


Features:
  • One of the world's most powerful compact vacuum cleaners
  • Weighs only five pounds
  • Comes with eight handy attachments, reaches everywhere
  • Uses sanitary hypo-allergenic disposable dust bags
    Information
    Brand: Oreck
    Features:
    Dirt Capture: Cyclonic, Bag

    • Average Ratings for Oreck XL

    • Ease of Use3.7 stars
    • Durability3.1 stars
    • Style3.2 stars
    • Service & Support2.5 stars
    • Value for Money2.5 stars
    • Reviewer Ratings2.7 stars
    • Overall Rating2.6 stars

    23 Reviews For Oreck XL

    • Guest 22nd Jun 2009

      Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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      The Oreck XL is a great vacuum. Works well and light weight. I would buy one again. The only down side is that it stinks like dirt. We store it in a closet and it really smells it up. We change the bag regularly but it doesn't help.

    • AphroditeAconite 10th Jun 2009

      Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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      The oreck vaccum cleaner is expensive but I can't fault it, or the after sales service. I have a cat and a dog, have had the cleaner 7 years and haven't had to change a belt yet. The brushes are just starting to wear, and it gets heavy use, two or three times a week, up and downstairs, carpets and hard floors. Buying the bags from the internet is no real hardship either. You can get the cleaner overhauled by Oreck and they virtually rebuild it, even providing a new motor as a matter of c ...

    • bazz2004 Rank: Corporal 31st Aug 2008

      Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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      With regards to the Oreck XL, it's the only upright that the wife has found easy to use. For anyone with a bad back or weak wrists it will be a good choice. It does a thorough job and can even be used on stairs. Oreck uprights are impressive but they have to be bought in an expensive bundle with an awful cylinder model included. At least that's the situation in the UK.

    • Guest 12th Aug 2008

      Reviewer rating: 0 stars


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      Not recommended to those who want their money's worth and are value oriented. It works real well if you are willing to carry a coat hanger in one hand and stop and unclug it. .

    • Guest 9th Aug 2008

      Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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      I recommend Oreck to friends when they are looking for a new vacuum cleaner. Light. Great for backache sufferers. Gets into the corners. All surfaces cleaned. I have had 2 dogs in this time, both with house-dust mite allergies. Problem solved!
      My Oreck is 18 years old. I treated myself to a new one last year and have not opened it yet!

    • Guest 7th Jul 2008

      Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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      I'm truly shocked by the negative comments for this Oreck XL cleaner. Sick and tired of Dyson's picking up dog hair for 6 months and then leaving a thatch in a navy blue carpet. Compared to other cleaners it's very lightweight and so takes the backache out of cleaning. Its efficiency means cleaning takes a fraction of the time. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase again.

    • Guest 19th Jun 2008

      Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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      I bought my Oreck XL vacuum cleaner 15yrs ago. I love it and would recommend them to anyone. My daughter bought one 7yrs age and loves it too. I have never had aproblem with the belts. They last for ages and so do the bags. I would never have another type of Hoover.

    • Rosietoes 25th May 2008

      Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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      I was surprised to see that some users had had problems since I have had my Oreck XL for 10 years now and haven't had to change the belt yet! I use it 2/3 times a week. It is nice and light and so is easy to carry up and down stairs. Bags are easy to change. I would definitely recommend them.

    • minmand 17th Mar 2008

      Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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      The Oreck XL is a very expensive vacuum that doesn't work. It throws out dust and won't pick up even surface lint. I am very disappointed. I called the company and asked for a part and they assured they would mail, but never heard from them again. Can't find anyone to do warranty work. Bags are not available except through the internet. Would not recommend. Bought top of the line, but it is not worth plugging in.

    • jnickl 5th Dec 2007

      Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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      The XL is overpriced, but compared to the other vacuums I would have gone through by now, this one is still going strong. The belt does need changing a lot (I vacuum every other day and have a golden retriever). One other down side is that the vacuum smells like "dog" when I'm done. And forget about buying those scented filters, what a waste of money!!! Overall, I'm pretty happy with it!!!

    • LarryA 3rd Dec 2007

      Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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      when the vacuum works it is great. however there seems to be a problem with mine... today, i changed belts and it burned out a new one. Now I am afraid to use it as I don't have any more spare belts if this one burns out!

    • davidoberstar 26th Nov 2007

      Reviewer rating: 0 stars


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      The belts on our Oreck XL don't last long, and they stink up the house as they are rubbing and burning through. The warranty and help after buying were also very poor.

    • Ronbluewater Rank: Lance Corporal 10th Jun 2007

      Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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      Tired of going through vacuums every two year. Hoover, Kenmore, Eureka's, (two or three Eureka's) count the vacuums I went through and then go buy an Orreck.

    • bonjouru 21st Jan 2007

      Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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      From an industrial design point I like the Oreck XL but it does not compare with the Eureka's and Hoovers in the same price category. It has low suction compared to other makes and it takes multiple passes to pick up anything that is not just laying on the carpet surface. Another aggravating trait is its tendency to track left or right. I have had to pull the handle at a 20 or 30 degree angle to get it to track straight back. And what is with those little side whiskers? Worthless! As if they wer ...

    • kraemer94 Rank: Lance Corporal 3rd Nov 2006

      Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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      We have 6 cats, and we love the Oreck XL vacuum cleaner!! It works great! The people that are leaving poor reviews I guess don't know how to use it! LOL! We use the Crystal instead of the powder cleaner. The powder cleaner is what killed our last vac, which was a Hoover. We have no problem with the Oreck picking up the cat hair. I would recommend this vacuum cleaner! The cost is high, but I was tired of buying a vac every two years.

    • cmf107 4th May 2006

      Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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      We had the Oreck XL for a few months when it started becoming more difficult to pick up with it. We finally took it to the retailer for an inspection (after making sure it was not the belt or bag) and they told us Resolve Carpet Cleaner (or "that white stuff" as they called it) was ruining the motor. Uh, we used "that white stuff" on our previous vacuum for serveral years with no problem. You just sprinkle the granuals on the carpet, brush them in with the brush, and vaccum thorougly as the R ...

    • JJBlueBell 13th Nov 2005

      Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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      I was surprised to read the poor reviews of the Oreck cleaner. Other than the belt being difficult to change, I absolutely love it. I have 2 teenagers, 2 large HAIRY dogs (German Shepard & Border Collie), and a messy husband ... the Oreck has been wonderful and easy on my bad back. The separate canister is also very convenient when 2 of us are cleaning at the same time (which, fortunately, is often). I would recommend the Oreck to anyone who wants clean carpets without breaking their back!!

    • daisyjane 21st May 2005

      Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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      Wow, I'm surprised by all the bad reviews of the Oreck XL. I've had mine for 5 years, after going through two Hoovers in four years (the disposable vacuum cleaner), and I've never had a problem. It works great, picks up dog/cat hair wonderfully (I have two golden retrievers and two cats!), and have never had belt problems, or any other problem. It's been a great buy for me, and it is very light, which is great for me because I have 3 levels in my home to vacuum, and lots of stairs, plus my 9 and ...

    • jssys buyer 27th Mar 2005

      Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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      I bought an Oreck XL vacuum cleaner. I have two dogs, so I vacuum almost every day. I have to stop every 10-15 minutes to clean all the dog hair off of the roller brush. The problem is even worse when the belt is worn. I have to change the belt every 1-1/2 to 2 months (not every 6 months as the manual states). I sent an email to Oreck about my problem. They suggested that I pick up the dog hair first before I vacuum? I thought that is why I bought the vacuum in the first place! Read the online ...

    • Sue Donnison 19th Sep 2004

      Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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      The Oreck XL will not pick up a bowling ball and the handle needs tightening after every use, the motor belts is always popping off and is so hard to get back on I have to wait for my husband to get home before I can finish cleaning. If you want back ache this is the appliance for you - its quality is truly non existent. We are looking for a better vacuum.