VAX 1700 WATT V006 Reviews

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VAX 1700 WATT V006
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Average Ratings for VAX 1700 WATT V006

  • Ease of Use1.9 stars
  • Durability1.7 stars
  • Style2.6 stars
  • Service & Support1.9 stars
  • Value for Money2.3 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings1.7 stars
  • Overall Rating2 stars

21 Reviews For VAX 1700 WATT V006

  • Guest 5th Sep 2009

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    VAX 1700 WATT V006 really sucks, in a good way. Has lasted years, but starting to wish it was less reliable as I fancy upgrading to a vac that doesn't sound like an jet airliner on full thrust. Bought it regraded so it was a bargain.

  • Guest 4th Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    REVIEW FOR Turboforce 1700watt cyclonic power cleaner.
    I have read some reviews on this hoover and must say some people are rather stupid, I mean no offence but seriously.
    First the person that complained about blocked hose, burned out belts, running over the cable and it cutting out. lets take this one at a time.
    Blocked hose.
    Easiest thing to fix, unblock it and dont pick up things like staws big bits of paper ect as they get stuck in the bends and dirt clogs up behind it causing the hoover t ...

  • rachel33pink 24th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    When my Dyson broke I was reluctant to pay out for a new one and saw this online - I thought "what a great bargain!" however 1 month down the line when I attempted to vacuum up the Christmas tree pine needles I realised I should have splashed out on a new Dyson. The VAX cuts out at the drop of a hat and will not start for any time between 10 mins and an hour - I don't know why the time changes! I have been through 3 belts and the latest problem is that the dirt all seems to get stuck in the ho ...

  • jem77fp Rank: Corporal 5th Jun 2009

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    The VAX 1700 WATT V006 is relatively cheap to buy, but very poor pick up from day one. Has to be set to lowest level to have any effect on carpet, but this makes it almost impossible to push. Cheap build quality, first broke down two days after guarantee ran out. Sent back to Vax for repair, cost £30. Has got through four brush rollers at £13 a time (each has split inn the same place, suggesting a design fault), and at least eight drive belts at £3 a time. Bought for £ ...

  • tonygbooth 28th Mar 2009

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    The VAX 1700 WATT V006 was probably one of my worst buys. belts keep burning out, I keep running over the cable, very heavy to use, basically a complete waste of money

  • chamberlain Rank: Lance Corporal 20th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    This VAX 1700 WATT V006 is the best hoover ive used to date. Its suction capacity is so good, its a pleasure to use although be warned "it will suck up anything in its path". It is heavy to lift and can be a bit heavy to push, but on the whole thats the only negative point.i personally find. Theres ample cord so u can hoover the upstairs whilst plugged in downstairs. The bagless cylinder is very large and even when eventually full still proves its suction capability. The flters are very effectiv ...

  • Vax010 Rank: Corporal 15th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    The Vax is brilliant for suction"but it was very heavy I have had mine 1 month now"" Great hoover!! Loved the way is sucked my carpet up!!

  • Guest 18th Feb 2008

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    Swear I will never buy another Vax , whoever designed this one has never done the cleaning at home. Poor design and would appear that its made to last just beyond the warranty. Cheaper than a Dyson but you'll need a new one every 12 months.

  • Guest 12th Feb 2008

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    I decided to vacuum all the little crevices that you only do every so often. Imagine my horror when I returned to move the Vax, when I found that it had burnt a hole in the middl eof my lounge carpet.! Beware, make sure the setting is really high & the extra middle wheels are set so that you can avoid the same problem.

  • Guest 29th Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    Very good at picking up dirt... However due to bad points I wouldn't reccommend this vaccuum cleaner.

  • redlion 26th Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    I also purchased online VAX 1700 WATT V006 regraded stock, was happy till it stopped working after 6 months of light use. Seems the motor is overheating, which it appears they are prone to do. Don't know how this will be resolved as yet but am not going to hold my breath. Since purchasing this I have learned that Vax seem to have a major reliability problem. Would not recommend.

  • mitcham 29th Oct 2007

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    Dreadful machine, we have given-up with it and gone back to using a 10 year old Hoover.

  • palyniam Rank: Corporal 12th Sep 2007

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    Thought this vac would have been good as it is a very sturdy vac, yet found out it was noisy, hard to move very heavy and noisy, did I say that once.
    Easy to clean out but very noisy!

  • ele 22nd Apr 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I purchased the VAX 1700 WATT V006 about 10 months ago. I paid a very minimal price for this, at just £49 (from a Vax graded online company) compared to the usual retail price of £129. Bargain, I have to say. I was so impressed with this product I bought a second one from the same company at just £32 for a friend.
    This vacuum cleaner is amazing. I can't rate it enough. The suction power is awesom. The onboard tools are handy with quick access and it's just such a mean machine. ...

  • grey wrinkly Rank: Lance Corporal 5th Mar 2007

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    I bought this vacuum on-line and really got what I paid for - it was very cheap. If you are looking to buy a bagless vac don't do what I did and think you will be getting a Dyson on the cheap because you wont. There is just no comparison and I can see now I should have saved my money and waited until I could afford the genuine article.

  • zillah 1st Jan 2007

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    I am a cleaner by trade, and the VAX Turbo force 1700 is easily the worst vacuum I have ever used.

  • waggylad 28th Dec 2006

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    Mine has given up after two months and Vax insist on having it sent to them for repair by courier. Currys informeed me that other manufacturers would simply have exchanged it for a new model as it is so new, but not Vax - so check this aspect of the warranty before purchase!
    I will have to take 2 days off work to await pick up and then delivery back of the thing.
    Buy one at your peril.

  • ipearce69 Rank: Lance Corporal 17th Aug 2006

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    My wife bought the Vax 1700 Watt V006 vacuum cleaner to replace a 15 year old, 550W Electrolux upright. My first impressions on opening the box was that Vax had given me a box of spare parts. Almost everything, apart from the motor, had to be screwed together. While doing this I noticed that there are lots of things in the design that don't add up: The plastic 'spine' of the machine is big and chunky, but it's only function is to accommodate the handle of the dust container. A much better use wo ...

  • thaiwin 9th Dec 2005

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    I have a Vax V006 and it's an absolute disappointment. It easily overheats so needs filter cleaning every couple of months, and the recommendation is to change the filter each year!!
    The belts snap very easily when the hoover gets warm, and the belts cost about £4.00. Add that to the cost of filters, and this model is like an old car - pricey to keep running!

    I do miss my old Henry vac, which I gave away when I bought my wife the Vax v006. The Henry vac was 7 years old, and was still ...

  • smith004 26th Jun 2005

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    The hose on the Vax 1700 Watt V006 that I purchased collapsed when using the hand tools due to the fact that the hose is not strong enough to resist the suction. It restricted the air flow so much that the motor over-heated and tripped out. I didn't even get through one room. It has been returned for a refund. No point in trying another one as this is clearly a design fault.

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Key Feature: Design: Upright Dirt Capture: Cyclonic Tank / Bag Capacity: 1.11 Gallons Motor: Consumed Power: 1700 Watt Filtration: Filtra more details...