I have new deep-pile carpet trouble with pushing, takes great force to operate. Any suggestions as to model?
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The Hoover Windtunnel 3 pro bagless is absolutely great!! On any flooring and especially deep pile carpet. Try it, You"ll like it. Happy vacuuming.
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I have 20 years experience with Panasonic uprights in my cleaning business, all with the automatic height adjustment. If you have height adjustment, if you set it too low you may run into "drag" from too much suction. More often, I have found the problem of "hard to push" occurs more from the construction of the carpet than from the vacuum cleaner. Specifically the way the backing is constructed on the underside of the carpet. Try this: if you're getting too much drag pushing the vacuum "lengthwise" on the carpet, try turning it 90 degrees and go "crosswise". Sometimes the backing on the carpet is inhibiting the gliding. That's all I can offer and I hope it helps. I have 20 years experience with Panasonic uprights in my cleaning business, all with the automatic height adjustment. If you have height adjustment, if you set it too low you may run into "drag" from too much suction. More often, I have found the problem of "hard to push" occurs more from the construction of the carpet than from the vacuum cleaner. Specifically the way the backing is constructed on the underside of the carpet. Try this: if you're getting too much drag pushing the vacuum "lengthwise" on the carpet, try turning it 90 degrees and go... » Read More I have 20 years experience with Panasonic uprights in my cleaning business, all with the automatic height adjustment. If you have height adjustment, if you set it too low you may run into "drag" from too much suction. More often, I have found the problem of "hard to push" occurs more from the construction of the carpet than from the vacuum cleaner. Specifically the way the backing is constructed on the underside of the carpet. Try this: if you're getting too much drag pushing the vacuum "lengthwise" on the carpet, try turning it 90 degrees and go "crosswise". Sometimes the backing on the carpet is inhibiting the gliding. That's all I can offer and I hope it helps. « Show Less
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Eureka RR bags and it is fairly easy to push depending on how high of a carpet setting you are using. Because its heavy its not the easiest to push.
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It picked up really well. Unfortunately I found it way to hard to steer on thicker carpet. Sent mine back.
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It just needs to be pushed in firmly. I haven't had ant problems with it. Nice Vacuum.
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Sorry, Anne, I can't help you because I don't have deep plush carpeting. I have oriental rugs which don't have deep plush. The Hoover is fine on them. I have it set for the highest of seven settings so you could go down to the lowest setting and get deeper suction.
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the step 2 one works on carpet but, depending on pile, it might go pretty slow. Ours is berber carpet and the play area we've been to that has one too has office carpet so both a lot smoother than regular carpet.
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I agree Angela, I find the hose is supposed to stretch but not as long and easily that I would like. I confess to using a small portable Oreck for long reaches and an extension pole with a dust rag attached for high ceilings. I really do like the way the Hoover picks up hair in the carpet, too bad I can't get the dog who sheds to do the vacuuming:)
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The product is great on hard floors and good on carpet. It has problems with rugs on carpet.
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sorry, I don't have such a carpet. I would think, because the suction is quite strong, you will have a hard time with a shaggy carpet. It would probably even tear out some of the fibers. Also you would get stuck quite a bit, since your carpet is thick. Just assuming. Or you purchase one at Walmart, try it out and return it when it does not work for you. ........make sure you keep the receipt ! :) ;)
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No pile settings. Only two settings - brush on or off. In my opinion this model would not be right for high pile carpet.
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We have no issue with ours pushing. In fact easier than our last one. Check the bottom to see if you can find anything that would impede performance or call the MfG customer service for assistance.
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The pictures that I could find on Frieze (twist) carpet - looked pretty much like carpet. The pile might be a bit deeper (depending on brand) Basically, a vacuum cleaner creates a vacuum. This particular vacuum cleaner creates a pretty good vacuum. The issue with the carpet will come down to which head you use. There is a rather expensive powered head - and, a nominal un-powered head. Both have degrees of adjustment. From bare floors, to almost flat (no pile) carpet, to fairly deep pile carpet - it seems to do ok. Nothing that I have is going to be as deep as what you are talking about. It comes down to selecting the correct attachment for the job... and, Getting the adjustments for the attachment correct. On the powered head there is an indicator for mis-adjustment. It complains if the vacuum is too low (ie the height setting is too high). If you set the height too low, then you'll notice too much drag. The vacuum will try to seal to the floor - the head becomes difficult to travel. Too low on a throw rugs - results in being able to pick up the rug. At any rate, this thing moves a large volume of air (compared to my previous vacuums) - while achieving a noticeably greater vacuum It also has some decent bags and filters which reduces scattered dust. As with any device that circulates large amounts of air, what goes in - has to come back out. This can result in blowing dust bunnies around the room that haven't been vacuumed up - yet. So, starting in the middle of the room can be a bad idea - if the debris field is severe. If you can find one locally to demo, it would be worth the trip.
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Perhaps the brush is bent and is not snug in the sweeper. I'm sure you can straighten it by hand. I notice the brush pops out of the sweeper if too much pressure is applied on carpeting.
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I can only go by how much we have enjoyed our Beam Central vacuum attachment...it seems to automatically adjust to hi -lo carpet very well...we know we are getting a good pickup as our container is full after 3 or 4 vacuumings///hope this helps you...Doug
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The wheels are losing traction for a second and telling it that it is stuck. Return this vacuum and but a different brand. This one doesn't really work on carpet. It's made for hard floors
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Some resistance but nothing I cannot handle. I previously owned a Shark that did not do well on our carpets.