| Weight | 3.68 kg |
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| Dimensions | 6 × 13 × 35 cm |
| Product Dimensions | 6 x 13 x 35 inches; 3.68 Pounds |
| Item model number | XL2100RHS |
| Date First Available | December 9, 2008 |
| ASIN | B001NDNV18 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Oreck |
Vacuums and Robot Cleaners
Oreck Commercial XL Upright Corded Vacuum Cleaner
$228.99
| Brand | Oreck |
| Special Feature | Lightweight |
| Included Components | Non-Marring Bumpers, Disposable Inner Bag |
| Is Cordless? | No |
| Capacity | 9 Quarts |
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- MULTI-FLOOR VERSATILITY: Move from carpets to hard floors without the need for manual adjustment
- POWERFUL AGITATION: High-Speed roller brush agitates dirt and debris deep into carpets and rugs for easy cleaning
- CORD GUARD: Integrated cord guard helps ensure cords will not be damaged in use
- HELPING HAND HANDLE: Eliminates squeezing of the hand and bending/twisting of the wrist
- WALL BUMPERS: Clear, non-marring bumpers protect furniture, walls, and baseboards
- SIDE EDGE BRUSHES: For effective cleaning in corners and along baseboards
D. Velazquez –
This vaccum works great! Great suction. Easy to use. Lightweight. Easy to clean and change bag. I hate bagless vaccums because they lose suction and are nasty to clean. The only down side to this one is when putting away you can’t wheel it away by leaning it back and when vacuuming you can’t rub close against something sideways because it has rubber on the sides. It’s just a matter of getting used to using it different than my other vaccum which was a canister. I love the bag filling from the top and the power cord is long. Has great power and suction!
e –
I bought this vacuum 13 months ago now and I figured it’s time for a short review.I’ll start with the pros:1) this thing is lightweight, about as much as a gallon of milk. My previous vacuum was a cheapo (by cheap I mean about the same price as this) dirt devil and it easily weighed 20 pounds.2) the vacuum is easy to work on if you ever have to. You can have it apart in 10 or 15 minutes with nothing more than a #2 phillips, swapping the motor shouldn’t be more than a 20 minute job but judging by the size of the thing it should last a while, the carbon brushes are also huge so I don’t expect to have to shell out the $75 to replace those any time this decade.3) it’s powerful, the aforementioned beefy motor sucks up everything just fine, from stale cereal my 1 year old hid behind the couch for later to my wife’s forgotten hair ties to every single cord I forget to get out of the way before I start vacuuming. I expect the belt would give out before the motor would if she ever jams up.I see folks talking about not being able to pick up stuff against the walls but if you go in front ways instead of sideways it’ll suck it up good.4) swapping the bags is easy, just hold on each side of the hole on the stiff cardboard part and push straight toward the port.5) it’s cheap! You don’t get a lot of features but it’s a vacuum for crying out loud! You get a lot of suck for the dollar.Cons:1) No attachments but you should know that already. It’s a vacuum and that’s it.2) loud as hell, but it isn’t like you have to listen to it all day every day (unless you do, then get some earplugs)3) those belts are a pain to swap but you only gotta do it once or twice a year, just swapped my first one today after 13 months of use. Be prepared to manhandle your vacuum to get the brush reseated once the belt is on it.In conclusion, you get what you pay for, Oreck compromises on features to give you a good vacuum for the price.
Always Be Kind –
I had my last Oreck for 21 years. So, of course when I broke it, I bought another. I broke my old Oreck, it didn’t break itself. The motor was still running strong. I had replaced a couple parts over the years, but once again, things that we broke … puppy chewed through power cord, etc.Okay, on to my review of my new one! I love it just as much and believe there is no other vacuum on the market that could keep up with pet hair in our home. We have three German Shepherds (very heavy shedders, over 100 lbs each) that live inside with us. We also have two twenty pound, long haired cats. I thoroughly vacuum with my Oreck daily, and run my robot vac in between.This new Oreck sucks the pet hair and sand (we live in rural Florida on dirt road and driveway) out of our rugs like a champ! People who are saying this is not like the old Oreck quality are mistaken. I used my old Oreck one day and this new one the following evening, and the new one is actually stronger! I vacuum so often, I know exactly how my rugs look after on pass with each.To address some other negative reviews -It’s not too loud! It’s equally as loud as any vacuum. If you want silence, use a broom. I prefer to vacuum all hard floors, as sweeping throws a lot of dust particles into the air to breathe, and I have dust allergies and asthma.As a side note to that, owning an Oreck has vastly improved my quality of life, as it vacuums so deeply. My asthma has been under control since owning one – 21 years.Another complaint I read is that the cord is too stiff and thick. Well, it’s a powerful vacuum, the cord needs to be heavy duty to be safe! And over time, it relaxes, making it quite easy to wrap.Other people are saying this vacuum is heavy! It’s not heavy at all. It only starts to get heavy with all the crap it pulls out of your carpets and off your floors – much more than other brands. You are only supposed to let the bag get about 1/3 of the way full before changing. And by that time, it contains quite a few pounds of dirt, dust, sand, hair, and whatever else.If my grandma self, with some physical disabilities can lift it, anyone can.And finally, I have read that the cord it too long. This was the most shocking because it’s something I always loved about my Oreck. I don’t have to change outlets as often. In my opinion, the long cord is a pro, rather than a con.I did wait a week before writing this review, and I will absolutely update it if, for some reason, things go south with my new Oreck.I also absolutely adore the patriotic colors! I hated to see my pretty yellow one go, I was very happy to not have to get plain gray. I also like that the bag on the new one is a dust proof material, unlike the old fabric ones. Great improvement!Unlike most people, I love vacuuming. I am sort of a vacuum connoisseur. I have tried out many other vacuums, as my adult daughters purchased them. They all own Orecks now, after going through lots of others.And I was older when I got my first Oreck, so had used plenty others in my life.Here is a test to do that originally sold me on my first one -Thoroughly vacuum your home with your old vacuum. Get the floors, carpets, and rugs to the place where you think there is nothing left down there. Put a brand new bag in your Oreck and go over it all again. You will be shocked at what comes out of a “clean” floor!
Julie Walk –
I ordered this for my church. I like the fact that it’s lightweight and easily goes under furniture. Suction is good the the cord length is sufficient for large spaces. It doesn’t come with attachments and it’s a bit loud. Other than that, I am pleased with the purchase.
Bob0821 –
I have used the consumer version of Oreck vacuums over the years, but transitioned to a cordless stick vacuum. I really enjoyed the freedom away from a cord, but the battery and suction of cordless stick vacuums were not good. So I decided to try the economical commercial version of the Oreck vacuum and I am delighted. The cord is much more durable than the consumer version and has good length. I still have to maneuver the cord, but after my experiences of the lack of durability and cleaning power of cordless stick vacuums, I can easily return to the corded vacuum. Also, it is easier to clean and maintain than cordless stick vacuums. This commercial version is easy to operate and automatically adjusts to the type of flooring. The noise doesn’t seem to trouble our cat very much…not to say she is delighted by the noise, but she doesn’t act like she is in terrible danger. It doesn’t have a light and operates at one speed…I suspect that is the reason why it costs less than consumer versions. It cleans very, very well and the carpet and floors look and feel great after the cleaning. After using bag less vacuums, I now have a preference for the vacuum bag. Easy to dispose and place another in…far less maintenance is needed with this Oreck solution.
John T. Matrunich –
I refrain from spending time writing reviews for Amazon (or anyone else) when a product has almost 3,000 reviews. What more can be added or said that hasn’t already been stated? But due to my experience, I decided to write a review for the Oreck Commercial XL Upright Vacuum Cleaner, XL2100RHS. And I hope my review helps!I’m an older woman, in my very early 60s, who has lived in many houses/apartments/condos, always with a few dogs, a couple of cats and a messy husband. In my lifetime, without exaggeration I can say I’ve owned (and discarded) nearly a dozen or more vacuums including $500 Dyson Animal Vacuums (x 3), Hoover Vacs, Bissell Vacs, Shark Vacs, Dirt Devil Vacs, Eureka Vacs, Black ‘n Decker Vacs…my husband even has a very old Rainbow Vacuum unit, which has been serviced a few times over the years. After finally losing it with my last Shark Bagless Canister Upright, I decided I had enough.After managing with a HORRIBLE Shark Rocket for months, I finally returned to Oreck after reading reviews about their basic, upright, bagged Commercial Vacuum. Since my purchase of this Commercial Oreck, ALL MY VACUUMING ANNOYANCES AND STRUGGLES are gone. Gone are the following: 1) clogged & complex hoses & connections, 2) continual loss of suction, 3) trapped hair/debris in awkward canisters and other impossible to reach places, 4) continually clogged filters that require cleaning, 5) messy canisters & dirty filters/filter holders/caps/canisters, etc, all requiring cleaning, 6) top-heavy units toppling over due to uneven weight, 7) upright vacuums that weigh a TON and are impossible to push, also prone to toppling over, 8) clogged rollers, 8) multiple useless tools and gadgets. For me, ALL of these nuisances are gone with this simple, basic, commercial Oreck…GONE. I am currently one happy camper.I previously owned an Oreck Upright Home Canister Vacuum, which didn’t work well at all…lost suction. I believe the home-based model I discarded has been discontinued. So, the discontinued canister Oreck failed on me, too. However, in 1985…my past life…I owned a basic, bagged Oreck upright and I recall that thing lasting a very long time and working like a dream.I’ve come to realize I DETEST canister vacuums. The crazy design of the top-heavy “cordless” canister vacs is laughable, as is the WEIGHT of the canister uprights. The numerous, useless attachments are just that…useless…and usually end up lost, misplaced, broken, or in the trash. The never-ending mess associated with emptying the canister is down-right nasty. The cleaning of NUMEROUS, “hard-to-remember-and-reassemble” parts is mind-boggling. And the list goes on. It doesn’t matter who makes the claims. IMHO, upright canister vacs are a FAIL!This Commercial Oreck is what I need to vacuum my large area rugs and hardwood floors. A heavy-duty motor, heavy-duty suctioning, heavy-duty rollers, four heavy-duty wheels, a debris receptacle, an on-off switch and a handle. Done. This vacuum maneuvers well, is extremely light-weight and lifts dust/dirt/dog hair/debris like none other.I’ll use my little upright Shark Rocket for small, hand-held type jobs…the thing is a NIGHTMARE to use on large area rugs…it skips around like a rabbit and cannot maintain suction on any rug. Anyhow, I’ll use that thing with its innumerable attachments for other stuff, I suppose (stairs??). Otherwise, I’ll return to this basic Commercial Oreck until the end of my vacuuming days here on earth! Thanks to everyone for the awesome reviews! Thanks, Oreck for not changing this product design! Please don’t ever depart from this timeless design & function!
Amazon Customer –
This vacuum is the tried and true example of “It ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” in so that even tho the style of vacuum is old and it’s basic design has no bells or whistles and it has one solidary function…..it works. I’ve lived long enough to understand that sometimes, getting products that do EXACTLY what it’s primary function does, and well, even if it’s just that ONE function is better than the new age stuff that has multifunctions and all sorts of distracting features, but with diminished quality of function. This oreck vacuum does what it does to a T and I love it. Both hardwood and carpets, which it excells in. It’s light. Has Great suction and it’s easy to assemble with a very long cord. Note: keep the instructions so you don’t forget how to change the debris bag. Trust me. Gonna need it.
Shiloh Mom –
I’ve used a lot of vacuums in my life, and I have to say, this one is the best so far. I am really happy with my purchase, and it works great in my new home.I recently moved to a new state, and when I bought my home, I was concerned because the previously owners had installed white carpet in the living rooms, stairs, and 2nd floor. I knew I needed a better quality vacuum, but I didn’t want to go bagless again. I opted for this vacuum because I was familiar with the name, Oreck, and I knew people who swore by them. When I saw this one listed on Amazon and read the reviews, I decided to give it a try. I am so glad I did! It is a fantastic vacuum!Pros: Super suction. Lightweight and easy to push. Long and heavy cord (some people complain, but this allows me to vacuum multiple rooms without unplugging).Cons: Non. I don’t see anything wrong with the vacuum.It works on my thick carpet, and it transitions right to the hardwood floors and area rugs with ease. I will also say that I have allergies and asthma, which is why I was told to only use bagless vacuums. But, with three cats and two people with very long hair, it was a battle to get all the cat fur and human hair up, not to mention all the carpet dust that seemed to fly everywhere.I haven’t changed the bag yet, but I loved this machine so well, I bought the portable Oreck one for my stairs. So far, I am sold. I think this will be the last vacuum I buy for a long while.
Anonymous –
My old Oreck had worked fine for over 25 years. It was still working when I needed the electrical cord replaced. Had to take it to new place 45 minutes away. Of course one week later they told me over the phone they found all kinds of things wrong with it–bearing about to go, a housing cracked, brush something, a loud noise on startup….There was no loud noise on startup….and it had been working, but it was getting pretty old. I did some research and decided even though a lot of my friends like their Dysons, I do not have room in my condo to store a Dyson. I don’t have pets and I do need something lightweight.I decided to stay with my Oreck as I loved such features as: 1) the head drops straight down and with an inexpensive plastic cable tie looped through the handle I hang it in the tiny space next to the hot water heater in the little closet; 2) it is lightweight and easy on my back; 3) it can vacuum under furniture; 4) I can go from carpeting to kitchen floor and I don’t need two separate machines; 5) has the self-sealing dustbag, vs emptying a cup of dust.I could not believe the new models no longer have headlights which I had found helpful. However, on the plus side I found that my new Oreck has an even lower profile motor head and now I can easily vacuum under my kitchen cabinets right up to the baseboards where crumbs used to accumulate.So I was told in researching, that the original Oreck company that had advertised so aggressively in the ’90s, had run into some financial problems and was sold to another U.S. based owner. Don’t quote me as I don’t want to spread misinformation, but it seems the models that were most like the originals– were now called Oreck Commercial Upright Vacuums and are available on Amazon. There is a small range of prices on Amazon from about $156.00 (although it temporarily has gone down in price) to just over $300.00.Then I checked the Oreck website and saw what was available if you go to the Oreck stores that are still open. The new Orecks are elegant looking and much more expensive than the commercial Oreck vacs on amazon. Some of them still have headlights. However they don’t have all the old features of the original Orecks such as weighing only 8 pounds and the release on the handle so you can vacuum under the furniture. After much debate I decided to go with the Oreck Commercial XL2100RHS, that was most like my old beloved XL. However there were more amazon reviewers that voted for the other Oreck Commercial style (U2000R1 line) and the majority had good things to say about that model also. That Oreck Commercial line has a 40 foot cord vs the 35 foot cord on my XL. It would have been helpful for me to have the extra 5 feet of cord, but the new cord is much heavier duty than the old and actually adds some weight to the vac. Being commercial heavy cord wears better and it now attaches with a pigtail so it is easier to replace the cord. It has a three prong plug. The helping hand attachment on the (U2000R1) looked good, especially if you vacuum stairs, but it is not available on the XL2100RHS model.Shipping was superfast. But I kept looking at the big box and delaying opening it–it couldn’t be as easy to put together as amazoners said. Finally I faced the task and there was a brand new clean vac in the box. I had ordered 25 bags because I wanted to be able to use it when it came, but it was shipped with an Oreck new bag inside ready to turn on and use. Whomever packed it had even put a wrapped single Oreck scent tab halfway sticking out of the zipper bag so you’d see it when you opened it. Opening the box was easy and I was surprised that it came with a small paper manual covering the easy assembly and use and maintenance. Oreck has a pocket on the outside of the zipper bag and it is a good place to keep the Manual, a few extra bags and your receipt. There is also a tiny square pocket inside the zipper bag where you can slip the recommended scent tab. Personally, I prefer to break a new tab up and drop it inside the new disposable dust bag as I change bags– you can still enjoy the pleasant scent and this way you don’t get the inside of your zipper bag sticky. The scent seems to disperse better this way. That was another detail I was grateful for–there was some confusion over the docking of the disposable bags when I read about the different models on amazon. I was happy to see what I consider to be the docking mechanism (not positive)–the way you attach the dust bag inside to the suction pipe with the cardboard that self seals as you change it–that system is still the same in the Oreck. After I use my new Oreck a few more times and change the dust bag I will update this review. But for now I am thrilled with the way this model performed–much easier to vacuum my plush (but not thick plush +) wall to wall carpeting and it really refreshed and pulled the plush nap up-it didn’t look all matted down. I loved how the Oreck went from my low level Orientals, to the plush, to my kitchen vinyl floor. Now there was a slightly funny almost electrical smell as I was vacuuming the first time. I had not thrown the scent tab in the bag and also I think maybe the motor lubricants were just starting to work their way through the motor on start up? But I vacuumed the entire condo and the smell seemed to get better, not worse.ASSEMBLY: I am not handy and I am less handy as I am getting older. But this was actually pretty easy to do. I don’t think Oreck could have made it any easier unless they included a screwdriver and silicon spray. Easy open box. PIECE ONE: Vacuum motor and zipper bag and lower half the handle. PIECE TWO: the top half of the handle including the bright electric cord all rolled up (and heavy). Remove the protective small cardboard tube over the two screws near the top of the metal handle of PIECE ONE . Carefully use a Philips screwdriver to unscrew the two black screws in the metal handle in PIECE ONE You don’t want to put weird pressure on the screws, or turn them at a weird angle and bend them. As you remove the two screws the white plastic disposable piece comes out and the important metal piece that reinforces and secures your handle comes off. That piece is flat at the top and curved at the bottom. Now I found it easier to release the heavy electrical cord and let it fall to the floor as I carefully lined up the two halves of the handle. Be sure you keep the on /off switch to the front of the vacuum. It was okay to get the PIECE TWO into PIECE ONE, but tricky to carefully maneuver them down tightly together. They fit together so far and stopped but the screw holes weren’t aligned and I could see the top part needed to go down further. The main thing is not to twist and bend anything as you push these down together. Possibly you could use a little oil or silicon spray as mine did not easily slide together. But really not as hard as I am describing–probably pretty easy for those who are handy. It didn’t take long for me to see I had the pieces going the right way and the top just had to go down further and it did. Then the holes were perfectly aligned to carefully put the screws in. I keep saying carefully as some amazon reviewers complain about the handle coming apart as they are vacuuming–uugh–not what you want. So if you get this little part done right and do NOT bend the screws by not having the handle pushed all the way in but forcing the screws and thereby bending them– then especially with the metal reinforcement piece that goes over them–your handle should be in great shape, and even though all you did was put in two easy screws and didn’t even put the dust bag in — you will feel like you built the whole machine!I don’t know why they don’t tell you this part in the Manual, but after your handle is done and secure, you will notice a thin black plastic clip for the electric wire next to where you just secured the handle. I recommend using the vaccuum a little and deciding exactly how you want you electric cord clipped–I found that I needed to have the cord a bit more controlled (but not pulled tight) from the bottom motor part to the clip and leave it a little looser from the clip to the handle. The blue bag that was installed inside my new XLCommercial 2100RHS was “9 PACK REORDER NO. PK80009″and “25 PACK REORDER NO. PK800025”. Finally, so you can wind the cord around the two hooks, you many need to gently rotate the top blue hook to the upward position.So far, so good. Will update as needed.
Gamaliel Isaac –
The pro is this vacumn gets the dirt up from our rug. I bought it because my mother had one that worked very well in her house. The downside is it doesn’t have a hose that you can use to pick up dirt in corners and from upholstery. Oreck does sell a small cannister vacumn like that, that you can buy in addition to this one. One problem with most if not all carpet vacumns is they have motorized brushes that pull up carpet strings and then get clogged so that they can no longer rotate. The instructions for unclogging this look difficult however hopefully that will not be a problem. I just bought the vacumn so I don’t know if it will be a problem or not.