Prolux 7000 Upright Vacuum Cleaner, Best Upright Vacuum Cleaner, HEPA Filter Vacuum, Pet Hair Vacuum, Powerful High Suction for Home and Office

Pleasantly surprised!
Wow! I have been a rainbow vac supporter for years. I absolutely love the durability and power of a rainbow but it requires some work to fill and empty the water container with each use. After having several under-performing uprights i was looking for one with good power to used in between using my rainbow. I also didn’t want to spend a fortune. This fits the bill perfectly. It was easy to assemble and has a great vibrant red color. The vacuum arrived the day after thanksgiving so it was badly needed after having 45 guests. The weight ranges between a heavy cumbersome Kirby and most lighter upright vacs I have used. But it is still easy to maneuver and has a handly longer cord for reaching everywhere in my open floor plan home. The attachments are stored neatly on the back for easy accessibility and the vacuum has excellent power for vacuuming crumbs, etc away from baseboards. My home has a combination of hardwood, tile, carpet and pergo flooring and the vac performed equally well on all surfaces. It raised the nap on the carpet and on the hard surfaces, it didn’t spit out the dirt when using the power head which means i don’t have to switch to the hose and attachments. The upholstrey attachments worked well for removing dog hair and other debri that had collected. I have used the vacuum several times now and there is no hint of dust escaping anywhere. I whole heartedly endorse this product!

Prolux 7000 – A Great Value HEPA Vacuum
My first impression of this vacuum was that I liked the color, a Candy Apple Red Metallic. It was easy to unpack and assemble, just the handle needed to be attached.Note: you will need a flat blade screwdriver to attach the handle, but a quarter will work if you don’t have a screwdriver handy.I looked at the fit and finish of the vacuum’s pieces / parts and did not notice any flaws. The color was smooth and even and all of the parts, plastic and metal, were nicely finished with no sharp edges or flash / burrs from the plastic molding process. And everything fit together properly. The friction fit cleaning tools are well made and finished as well, and everything connects properly and securely. A well made, solid vacuum. I can see why it has such a good warranty, and it is an amazing deal for the price. This is probably the quietest vacuum that I’ve ever used. I don’t feel like I need hearing protection to keep from hurting my ears, as compared to many of the vacuums I’ve owned / used. The stretch hose does have a tendency to cause the vacuum to tip, or to “follow” me, when I’m using it at close to its full extension, which is typical for upright vacuums of this style, but it seems to be less prone to tipping than the other uprights I’ve owned / used. But, using the vacuum with the hose fully extended was not necessary for me because the (VERY convenient) extendable main wand, which securely locks in place where you want it, and the removable extension wand attached, gives me almost 12 feet of reach. Plus with the 30 foot power cord I could vacuum a large area before having to switch to another outlet which is real convenient too. The vinyl wheels roll easily and they are quiet on wood and other hard surfaces, and it is quite easy to maneuver. The carrying handle on top of the tank is well placed and comfortable to use. The vacuum is well balanced at that point, making it easy to carry when needed. And the attachments all fit neatly in the back of the vacuum, with the Mini Turbo Head stored securely and unobtrusively on the side, so everything is always right there handy when I need it. After giving my home a good top-to-bottom cleaning, I’m still using the 1st bag and the Full Bag indicator still has not come on, the HEPA filter still looks clean, and the vacuum still has good suction. And speaking of suction, the adjustable suction control is handy for reducing the suction when needed. It was a bit stiff to work at first, but works much smoother after being used a few times. The bags, HEPA Filter and post filter are all easy to get to for changing when needed, and the slide latches for the bottom plate make removing it a breeze when you need to change the belt or clear a clog. No screwdriver required, and NO lost screws either! When the beater bar brushes wear down, you can replace just the brushes, without having to replace the whole beater bar assembly, a real plus. The bottom plate has channels for edge cleaning on both sides, and they work well, whether on bare floors or carpet. And the Prolux 7000 really surprised me when I used it on my one bare floor, it didn’t throw crumbs and other debris around, but sucked them right up, something I’ve never had an upright vacuum do before.The only Con I found is that when the handle is in the low position, actually laying flat on the floor, which I need it to do to vacuum under my bed, the nozzle/beater bar lifts up just enough that it does not contact the carpet. You have to hold the handle about 14 in.above the floor to have the nozzle/beater bar be in contact with the carpet, limiting this vacuum’s ability to clean under furniture that is low and/or wide, like my bed.All in all, I would have given the Prolux 7000 a RESOUNDING 5 Star rating, except for that Con. But, because of the way I use my vacuum, I can only give it a 4 Star rating.