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Sanitaire Tradition Upright Vacuum Upright Vacuum
7 reviews for Sanitaire Tradition Commercial Bagged Upright Vacuum
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RandomOutlier –
Nice
It’s a nice, but expensive vacuum. I actually prefer bagged vacuums because I feel like it traps the dust and allergens better and I’m not spreading them in the air when I try to dump the canister. It’s a sturdy vacuum with good suction. Great investment.
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Calbee Q –
Cumbersomeï¼ï¼
Works great on carpets. I have also used this vacuum on commercial construction sitesï¼Compared to ordinary vacuum cleaners, this one is heavier and louderï¼hard to pullï¼The bag that comes with the box is installed inside the vacuum cleaner. It is not connected very tightly, and there are some gaps when using it. This machine works fine. However, it is cumbersome and mars baseboard as it is towed around.
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Amazon Customer –
Excellent Vacuum
This vacuum is just as awesome as the rest of the sanitaire tradition line. The new quiet clean feature makes a huge reduction in sound level without reducing the cleaning ability. It picks up everything in its path with ease, and maintaining it is a breeze. Belts change with 2 thumb latches. No fighting with 15 screws and plastic catches just to change a belt like on some other brands. Highly recommend this vacuum.
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Lady Phoenix –
Some assembly required
I have to say, it’s a first to see a vaccine in this price range that requires assembly instead of arriving ready to use. It works decently, but it definitely is not good at getting pet hair out of the carpet. It also requires bags, which is an all but outdated set up. Overall, there are more powerful, bagless, and more efficient models out there in this price range.
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Heather_Raye –
Powerful and very much needed
Fairly easy to put together. It has an extremely long cord, which is amazing so you donât have to continuously unplug. It has several levels that you can adjust the height of the vacuum to for surfaces and rugs or carpets (although I think itâs much better for carpets over hard floor). I find that amazing, because none of my vacuums want to work or go over my rug that I have by the front door, but this one will. I have plush carpet in multiple rooms as well as low pile, and this vacuum is full power and the most amazing. This helps me to keep areas clean especially with animals. The downside is that there arenât any way to use attachments (which I get), but then you cannot get couches, chairs, or other furniture. The bag is very large which is another plus. I am extremely happy with this vacuum, and being able to deep clean with it. I can run it to by hubbys office as well since itâs commercial grade. It also has two suction levels. Donât forget to slightly push the vacuum forward as you step on the pedal to release the vacuum. Otherwise it will not bend back.
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Combustion Instability –
A sturdy upright with great suction.
This vacuum reminds me of the Industrial strength vacuums used at hotels and large banquet areas. It has very strong suction. For some throw rugs… even on the hardwood floor setting… it will suck the rug up into the vacuum because of the strength of suction.Assembly was very easy. It took me about 8 minutes by myself. I think this would be perfect for carpet or hardwood floors but might be a bit too strong for rugs unless they are very heavy because it will suck them into the vacuum.
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Default Customer Profile –
fast assembly, satisfactory suction & noise, aggravating handle release
*UPDATE* I’ve returned to this review to deduct another star. The reason is the handle release pedal mechanism is now a full on fight to get it to release EVERY time. If this was just a bad unit that got past QC, then so be it. But if you see others with this issue then my advice is — get another vacuum because it truly is a rage generating issue. See the last section in my review below, “CRITICISM”, for a full explanation.Original review:-Model SC889D-Two operating modes: quiet and full-Six height settings-Foot activated handle tilt release-Manual cord release, no automatic retract-Uses ST style bags, one included, bag OEM part #63213BASSEMBLYAssembly is quite simple You’ll need a Philips head driver, preferably large size as the two screws securing the bag to the drive base required a good deal of torque. Other than those screws there are two sets of barrel bolts to secure the handle pieces, and a lower cord retainer to clip in, then just plug in cords and you’re good to go.I noted a minor discrepancy in the assembly instructions. The non-removeable cord length running from the upper to handle to the drive base is connected at a point opposite the illustration. As such when attaching the lower cord retainer you have to cross this cord either in front or behind of the lower handle section. Do yourself a favor and put all the cord slack below the retailer to avoid risk stressing the connection to the drive base when the handle is down and in use.I also had to correct a seal gasket on the outer bag’s mounting plate. It appears it was applied correctly but then at some point was pressed out of shape. I carefully peeled and reapplied the affected portion of the gasket and then attached the mounting plate to the drive base. I don’t expect any problems from this as a good seal was established and there isn’t a regular need to detach this mounting plate.BAGUses blow-in style debris collection, as opposed to a suck-through style which most pull behinds use. I observed a small gap in the cardboard backing of the inter bag as it attaches to the debris tube. The bag is held to the tube by friction pegs which are faster to change but not always as reliable as spring clips. Whenever I see a gap like this I secure it with a few tabs of painters tape to ensure the connection is as tight as possible and cut down on debris blowing out of the bag.SUCTIONTested on residential carpeting that is quite dense and compact. I keep my two the other vacuums at the lowest carpet height setting so I started this one off at the same. By comparison the difference in strength needed to push this vacuum was considerably higher. I raised it up to setting #2 and found that more suitable. To test suction efficacy I sprinkled several grams of crushed catnip and after the cast enjoyed it, and I walked over it a number of times, I ran this vacuum forward and back overlapping as I normally do. I got down close, spreading the carpet fibers apart under a a bright inspection light and I didn’t find a single bit of catnip. Similarly after vacuuming the first carpeted areas where litter from the box tracks there were no bits of litter left upon inspection. So I consider that a satisfactory amount of suction with one caveat:If you note the photo of the underside of the drive base there is a crossbar in the brush-roll skid plate. Then if you look at the brush-roll itself you can see there is a gap between the bristles and crossbar. So this adds up to about an inch of space brush to brush that is getting no agitation and reduced suction. I observed the consequence of this when that section passed over a small patch of cat fur and left it completely untouched; subsequent pass with position adjusted fully picked up the fur. What this means is for best effect a tight overlap pattern is needed for vacuum that, at 12″ cleaning width, is already on the shorter side.NOISEAccording to a decibel measuring app the vacuum ran at ~77dB on low power and ~85dB on high. The measurement was taken in an otherwise quiet large room with high ceilings. By comparison to my two other vacuums the results for this vacuum on low power was quieter than both and on high power was louder than one and quieter than another.CRITICISMThe only thing I have to complain about is the handle release pedal. Mine is dysfunctional. I don’t know if this is a design issue or a defect in my unit but I cannot just simply press it and lower the handle as one would expect. I have to baby the handle into a particular position, press the pedal, and then jiggle it downward to release. Its hard to describe; point is its annoying and takes multiple attempts to get right.
RandomOutlier –
Nice
It’s a nice, but expensive vacuum. I actually prefer bagged vacuums because I feel like it traps the dust and allergens better and I’m not spreading them in the air when I try to dump the canister. It’s a sturdy vacuum with good suction. Great investment.
Calbee Q –
Cumbersomeï¼ï¼
Works great on carpets. I have also used this vacuum on commercial construction sitesï¼Compared to ordinary vacuum cleaners, this one is heavier and louderï¼hard to pullï¼The bag that comes with the box is installed inside the vacuum cleaner. It is not connected very tightly, and there are some gaps when using it. This machine works fine. However, it is cumbersome and mars baseboard as it is towed around.
Amazon Customer –
Excellent Vacuum
This vacuum is just as awesome as the rest of the sanitaire tradition line. The new quiet clean feature makes a huge reduction in sound level without reducing the cleaning ability. It picks up everything in its path with ease, and maintaining it is a breeze. Belts change with 2 thumb latches. No fighting with 15 screws and plastic catches just to change a belt like on some other brands. Highly recommend this vacuum.
Lady Phoenix –
Some assembly required
I have to say, it’s a first to see a vaccine in this price range that requires assembly instead of arriving ready to use. It works decently, but it definitely is not good at getting pet hair out of the carpet. It also requires bags, which is an all but outdated set up. Overall, there are more powerful, bagless, and more efficient models out there in this price range.
Heather_Raye –
Powerful and very much needed
Fairly easy to put together. It has an extremely long cord, which is amazing so you donât have to continuously unplug. It has several levels that you can adjust the height of the vacuum to for surfaces and rugs or carpets (although I think itâs much better for carpets over hard floor). I find that amazing, because none of my vacuums want to work or go over my rug that I have by the front door, but this one will. I have plush carpet in multiple rooms as well as low pile, and this vacuum is full power and the most amazing. This helps me to keep areas clean especially with animals. The downside is that there arenât any way to use attachments (which I get), but then you cannot get couches, chairs, or other furniture. The bag is very large which is another plus. I am extremely happy with this vacuum, and being able to deep clean with it. I can run it to by hubbys office as well since itâs commercial grade. It also has two suction levels. Donât forget to slightly push the vacuum forward as you step on the pedal to release the vacuum. Otherwise it will not bend back.
Combustion Instability –
A sturdy upright with great suction.
This vacuum reminds me of the Industrial strength vacuums used at hotels and large banquet areas. It has very strong suction. For some throw rugs… even on the hardwood floor setting… it will suck the rug up into the vacuum because of the strength of suction.Assembly was very easy. It took me about 8 minutes by myself. I think this would be perfect for carpet or hardwood floors but might be a bit too strong for rugs unless they are very heavy because it will suck them into the vacuum.
Default Customer Profile –
fast assembly, satisfactory suction & noise, aggravating handle release
*UPDATE* I’ve returned to this review to deduct another star. The reason is the handle release pedal mechanism is now a full on fight to get it to release EVERY time. If this was just a bad unit that got past QC, then so be it. But if you see others with this issue then my advice is — get another vacuum because it truly is a rage generating issue. See the last section in my review below, “CRITICISM”, for a full explanation.Original review:-Model SC889D-Two operating modes: quiet and full-Six height settings-Foot activated handle tilt release-Manual cord release, no automatic retract-Uses ST style bags, one included, bag OEM part #63213BASSEMBLYAssembly is quite simple You’ll need a Philips head driver, preferably large size as the two screws securing the bag to the drive base required a good deal of torque. Other than those screws there are two sets of barrel bolts to secure the handle pieces, and a lower cord retainer to clip in, then just plug in cords and you’re good to go.I noted a minor discrepancy in the assembly instructions. The non-removeable cord length running from the upper to handle to the drive base is connected at a point opposite the illustration. As such when attaching the lower cord retainer you have to cross this cord either in front or behind of the lower handle section. Do yourself a favor and put all the cord slack below the retailer to avoid risk stressing the connection to the drive base when the handle is down and in use.I also had to correct a seal gasket on the outer bag’s mounting plate. It appears it was applied correctly but then at some point was pressed out of shape. I carefully peeled and reapplied the affected portion of the gasket and then attached the mounting plate to the drive base. I don’t expect any problems from this as a good seal was established and there isn’t a regular need to detach this mounting plate.BAGUses blow-in style debris collection, as opposed to a suck-through style which most pull behinds use. I observed a small gap in the cardboard backing of the inter bag as it attaches to the debris tube. The bag is held to the tube by friction pegs which are faster to change but not always as reliable as spring clips. Whenever I see a gap like this I secure it with a few tabs of painters tape to ensure the connection is as tight as possible and cut down on debris blowing out of the bag.SUCTIONTested on residential carpeting that is quite dense and compact. I keep my two the other vacuums at the lowest carpet height setting so I started this one off at the same. By comparison the difference in strength needed to push this vacuum was considerably higher. I raised it up to setting #2 and found that more suitable. To test suction efficacy I sprinkled several grams of crushed catnip and after the cast enjoyed it, and I walked over it a number of times, I ran this vacuum forward and back overlapping as I normally do. I got down close, spreading the carpet fibers apart under a a bright inspection light and I didn’t find a single bit of catnip. Similarly after vacuuming the first carpeted areas where litter from the box tracks there were no bits of litter left upon inspection. So I consider that a satisfactory amount of suction with one caveat:If you note the photo of the underside of the drive base there is a crossbar in the brush-roll skid plate. Then if you look at the brush-roll itself you can see there is a gap between the bristles and crossbar. So this adds up to about an inch of space brush to brush that is getting no agitation and reduced suction. I observed the consequence of this when that section passed over a small patch of cat fur and left it completely untouched; subsequent pass with position adjusted fully picked up the fur. What this means is for best effect a tight overlap pattern is needed for vacuum that, at 12″ cleaning width, is already on the shorter side.NOISEAccording to a decibel measuring app the vacuum ran at ~77dB on low power and ~85dB on high. The measurement was taken in an otherwise quiet large room with high ceilings. By comparison to my two other vacuums the results for this vacuum on low power was quieter than both and on high power was louder than one and quieter than another.CRITICISMThe only thing I have to complain about is the handle release pedal. Mine is dysfunctional. I don’t know if this is a design issue or a defect in my unit but I cannot just simply press it and lower the handle as one would expect. I have to baby the handle into a particular position, press the pedal, and then jiggle it downward to release. Its hard to describe; point is its annoying and takes multiple attempts to get right.