The description says this vacuum is good for hard floors and low pile carpet. Will it ruin ½" pile, soft carpet?
994938
Vacuum has high and low brush setting. I use it on hardwood floors and oriental carpeting and use attachments for upholstery.
615561
I don't know if it ruins the carpet. It's just difficult to use because it doesn't really glide over the carpet. The apparatus has like a felt brush that doesn't rotate. I wound up using my dyson on my soft carpet. I think there may be a separate attachment that you can buy. Maybe that's the difference in the more expensive model. I have to say that this vacuum is excellent, quiet, powerful and odorless.
994939
I can't say for sure as I only have throw rugs. It does a very good job, but the pile is short. Although it is a powerful vacuum.
548044
I would definitely think so. I love this vacuum. It sure works well on our carpet and ceramic floors. I have had very expensive vacuums that didn't do nearly as good of a job, it is well worth the money.
2193338
If you have real thick carpet it would run slow. My carpet isn't that thick so it run over it good.
1003209
After using this machine, I don';t feel it would work too well on shaggier carpets. It is a low sweeper. Our carpet is a medium nape and works well.
331737
I do not believe so. I use this for quick cleanup on hard surface flooring. Works great, but for carpeted areas I have the Miele cat and dog model. I will never own another brand of vacuum. The Miele brand is the best and I do not regret spending the money on either model.
1396579
I have hardwood floors and area rugs. This vacuum has an adjustable deck which makes it rather effective on hard floors, in my experience.
73067
Works best on hard surfaces. It will work ok on a short pile carpet....thick or shag...not so much
2182587
Not very well. It will work so so on low pile carpets but won't go at all on thicker stuff.
1479277
Is your carpet real thick, it says it is good on short pile carpet, I have a rug that is short pile but pretty thick and it works well on that.
55568
Don't buy this vacuum if that's what you need it for. It is best for hard floors (no beater bar), pretty useless on carpet, and it uses bags. You may want to look at the new Dyson stick vac. Wish I could send this back and get a Dyson.
876472
This vacuum tends to overheat and stop working entirely. I wouldn't recommend it for any carpet. :)
1189956
It will work great just keep the vacuum on the highest setting. If you don't think it's getting all the dirt go to the medium setting. I would not try to go on a low setting. Remember that new carpets shed so don't be alarmed if you see some in the container. Hope that helps and congrats on the new carpet!
1330198
Yes, this works well on a lower pile carpet. I purchased this as a second vacuum, one up and one downstairs. It is light and easy to handle and does the job. It is however cheaply made, don't know how long it will last.
2182586
I have found that it works on a really low pile carpet. It isn't as fast as it is on a tile/wood floor.
1713283
that is what I bought it for and it does a fairly good job --but if your carpet is already really damaged it will only do so much. Still, I am happy with my purchase!
1047050
I personally would never buy another one. I returned same day I got it. Used it on very low pile carpet and was very hard to push across the carpet. As far as suction I am not sure because I wasn't going to have a vacuum I had to fight.
554699
I have read that some people use it to vacuum their rug or entire house. In that case it probably would. I only use it for pet hair on my furniture and have no problem. The filter around the motor gets clogged and would cause it to overheat and shut off. That's just basic for small motors.