how do you switch from blowing to vacuuming? Is it easy to do? Thanks
322645
You'd have to take pieces off and replace with other pieces. It could be done fairly easilly, but I have a cheap blower that I use with it to speed up the process.
322646
It is very easy. There are two tubes that come with it. One for vacuuming and one for blowing. You attach which ever one you want to use. The instructions that come with the unit are pretty simple.
597678
No. the vacuum has a switch on/off. It is reasonable for small jobs but you got to keep handy couple battery around...
873839
It can clean up anything a regular vacuum can , but will not handle as much volume. And no it does not have blowing capability.
701630
The upper cylinder comes apart and we've used bottle brushes and/or an air compressor outside as the dust is bound to fly. If you have a small hand you could probably reach in there, but the area vacuum cleaner company will do it as well for a fee. Not the most pleasant job, but my husband takes it on as a challenge every few months.
1451585
Our new Hoover Windtunnel vacuum is extremely easy to maneuver and quite effortless to push. We are both elderly and in good shape but have no trouble pushing it where it needs to go!
878332
Super easy to push! I can vacuum throw rugs and while it has amazing cleaning power, it doesn't suck up the rugs.
456431
Just hold your regular vacuum hose up to the bag's opening and voila, it sucks the air out of the bag. It's very easy and kind of fun.
2116630
I think so it is no harder then vacuuming to me. the battery isn't very heavy and just lifts out by a handle. I find is very easy . I do recommend keeping the battery inside when not in use. You can get an extra battery so you can cut longer times. Mine last about 30 minutes which is as long as I want to cut at one. time.
1263837
Yes, very easy to use. Love this vacuum. Canister is also not difficult to empty once you figure it out. It is also easy to clean, but I did buy a replacement filter because it takes approximately 3 days for the filter to dry--not 24 hours!
232661
It is very easy because the vacuum is so light in weight. I bought this Oreck because I have a very serious back problem, & this vacuum is the answer. I give it a 5 star rating.
789105
Yes! I too have a problem with emptying the canister. Reason being is we have long (human) hair in the household, so it gets wrapped around the center column in the dustbin. So when I goto empty out the canister, it's all well wrapped with all the other fluff in there. I often need to remove the clear cylindrical housing in addition to opening the 'bottom door' and then use my hands to free everything up. But I don't mind doing this since at least I don't have to buy and throw away bags. I always perform the emptying outside and hold my breath. Kinda sucks, but I still love my Dyson cuz it sucks in other ways :) Yes! I too have a problem with emptying the canister. Reason being is we have long (human) hair in the household, so it gets wrapped around the center column in the dustbin. So when I goto empty out the canister, it's all well wrapped with all the other fluff in there. I often need to remove the clear cylindrical housing in addition to opening the 'bottom door' and then use my hands to free everything up. But I don't mind doing this since at least I don't have to buy and throw away bags. I always perform the emptying outside and hold my breath. Kinda sucks, but I still love my Dyson cuz it... » Read More Yes! I too have a problem with emptying the canister. Reason being is we have long (human) hair in the household, so it gets wrapped around the center column in the dustbin. So when I goto empty out the canister, it's all well wrapped with all the other fluff in there. I often need to remove the clear cylindrical housing in addition to opening the 'bottom door' and then use my hands to free everything up. But I don't mind doing this since at least I don't have to buy and throw away bags. I always perform the emptying outside and hold my breath. Kinda sucks, but I still love my Dyson cuz it sucks in other ways :) « Show Less
1345460
Yes you can! A great feature this unit has is a brush on off switch which allows for great pick up on hard floors like tile. Just turn the brush off, lower the vacuum to the lowest height setting and you will be good to go!
522804
I don't know that you need to but I bet it works better if you do. And this machine DOES have a switch for this, while some of the other ones don't. It's also unnecessarily noisy and wearing on the machine to have the roller on when you are vacuuming furniture, walls etc.
115286
It's easy, you click the middle button on the wand attachment when it is in the normal handle position, once you click the "red button," you are able to remove the wand, you than flip the wand into the bottom accordion tube which then allows you to vacuum items on the floor, crown molding, etc. So it takes less than 10 seconds.
588324
Yes. But I liked the idea of cleaning while I'm at work, you might as well get a push vacuum if you want to control it.
1472184
Not that i can figure out. Good question though....our old commercial vac would let you do that.
2018061
As far as a I know, there is no on/off switch for the roller. I use the vacuum on the Tools function and the roller is spinning. I make sure that the cord isn't under the brush and that the vacuum is on a bare floor. The brush continues to spin, but there hasn't been any damage to my floor.