I have had several Hoover vacs that were self-propelled. How hard is this vac to push on a plush carpet?
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I don't find it difficult to push at all. It has really good suction, though, so pulling back requires a bit more force. A normal, healthy adult would have no problem with it. Someone with musculoskeletal issues might feel,a bit of strain.
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It's actually easy. I had a Hoover and it was the self propel that broke..... $250 repair job. Dealer where I bought it almost made it sound like it was a disposable vacuum
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I don't have a plush carpet. But on I my shorter carpets it moves very easily. The easiest to vacuum I have ever used as far as maneuvering goes.
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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.
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Absolutely impossible on high-pile carpet, unless you pull like a plow. @Dyson, do something about this!!
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The cord is average. Not hard to push at all. Actually when you switch to carpet, easy to do just push a button, the vaccum takes off by itself! Great vaccum..
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This vacuum doesn't have a feature specifically called "self-propelled," but I do not find it difficult to navigate on carpet and floors. It might help you to know that I replaced a self-propelled Hoover WindTunnel with this Kenmore. I think the handling is just as agile as the Hoover even though the Kenmore is a heavier vacuum. I'm a 5'2", female baby boomer not in particularly robust shape, if that bit of info helps you.
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Yes it is self-propelled. But to pull back its really hard. I have been trying to like this vacuum but it still lacks in so many ways.
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I still use my eureka. The handle broke off right away but it mechanically still runs great and with lots of power. It's a messy ordeal emptying the dirt cup. I always do that outside. It was a cheap vacuum, so even tho its got little issues, Istill am amazed at how much dirt it pulls out of my carpet.
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No, I still have to push it -- which is pretty ease to do. However, the factory refurbished unit I bought has a very high-pitched screach that comes and goes...... tolarable. BUT, gotta say, L-O-V-E the results of vacuuming now!
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no its not self propelled. but it doesnt require much effort to push it and pull it back. unless youre a frail elderly person, in which case if you are, look for a lighter vacuum.
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In the lower suction setting, not really. In the higher suction setting it seems to 'float' on the carpet. Self propelled? It depends on your definition. It is an awesome vacuum!
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The vacuum is self adjusting. It easily handles going from a smooth surface to carpet. In my house there is up to 1/2 inch difference. The only thing you need to do is push the brush button once on carpet.
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It is too powerful for carpet plus it does not have an attachment for carpet. I tried to buy one but was told not available. This vacuum has the most suction of any I have ever owned, it will suck throw rugs right up into it!!! Great for auto and hard surface floors such as wood or tile.
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Yes the vacuum is self propelled. Best buy website lists the shark vacuum cleaners features and it also has customer reviews.
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I do not have the manual but I can possibly answer some questions for you. I bought this vacuum a couple of months ago and it has great suction for floors. There are a few extra tools on board the vacuum in a small compartment near the hose attachment. This vacuum is not really made for carpets. The vacuum bags are pretty easy to find, they are also sold on Amazon.
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I've noticed its fine on carpet or wand-only even w attachments... bur no vacuum on earth seems to have suction in "floor" mode. I have no answer for this! Otherwise I do love this Kenmore and have never found any vac that does well in floor mode
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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.
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I used mine on plush carpet for months and haven't damaged it. I moved it and it does leave some impressions that gradually come out with vacuuming.