The machine is so heavy over shag carpeting that we are considering returning it. Is there a way to make it lighter to operate?
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Great Question :) So first of let me start out by explaining vacuuming shag carpet and why its different. So this is one of the lightest vacuum cleaners made. However its a very powerful deep cleaner and the heaviest part of any vacuum cleaner is the suction motor. So I would not suggest returning it for a lighter vacuum as it will not clean as good. Shag carpet is thicker and is also more absorbent of dirt and debri. In other words it will hold more dirt in it and also requires a more powerful vacuum to clean it like the Prolux 6000. So yes it is normal for vacuum cleaners to be harder to push in shag as its sealed down to the carpet and really working to clean them. So you can get a lighter vacuum but I would not suggest it as it wont clean as good. So how to make it easier? This sounds funny but you could vacuum backwards by trying to pull the vacuum more than trying to push it. You could also use the floor tool as its not as wide and would be easier to push. However doing that wont clean as good. Let us know if you have any other questions :) Thanks Dustin GreatVacs (Seller)
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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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It's not easy to go over threshholds because the wheels are relatively small. Have to wrestle with it. A regular wheelchair works better there, with a notch on the back that the steering party can put their foot on to raise the front wheel slightly as needed. & the large wheels make it easier to push too. Can't speak to carpet, but almost tumbled my Mom out trying to do down a cobble stoned ramp at an art show in the streets. This chair is handy sometimes, but a real wheelchair probably works best for long-term situations. Mom used it to push her laundry to the laundry room yesterday...
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The adjustment on mine is made on the power switch. It has a mild suction section for floors, and then continue clicking to the carpet suction. So Off-Mild suction-Max suction.I still hate the thing for pets.
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It very much depends on the carpet. I wouldn't try a shag but a regular carpet is ok. The wheels are pretty large.
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To push this thing through carpet is like pushing a 30 lb vacuum. We expected a lightweight to push very easy. But, not this one..... It drags big time on the carpet pile. It's even harder to push this thing through the carpet when you raise it up on the rear wheels. Really ridiculous. The wheels under this thing is a joke. Shame on you Eureka!! You had a winner going here but then really blew it with the crappy wheel design you chose. Who ever was responsible for that decision, fire him.
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I'm not sure. make sure its on a flat surface, not carpet. try moving it to another spot. if its not totally level I found mine was off too but not by that much. also it should be set to default to measure in pounds maybe it is reading kg?
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There are plastic slider pads that you put on the carpet. You tilt your appliance back and slide the perforated slides under it. Then you hook up the vacuum system. When you turn it on it lifts the appliance about an inch off the floor. This allows you to move it with no effort. We moved a side by side refrigerator from a hardwood floor to our carpeted dining area with no problem.
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There isn't any way to empty except to take and turn upside down, It's suppose to shut off when full. Mine had the full light come on and kept running. Ruined my carpeting. it.
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Add or remove hoses. Move the weights around. For me moving it all would work buy would get it stuck in other areas.
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I have had no problems with the machine moving around. I use it on a carpeted floor for about 30-60 minutes at a time.
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The bed is light but it is a two person job the rails for each side come in two pieces. so you can't drag it across carpet. And I only recommend it for a guest bedroom.
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The rollers a fine. Given the weight of the machine its tough on carpet. But with hard floors (tile or wood) we were able to move the machine around the room with ease.
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This machine is very large and heavy. We moved it, but it took a couple of people. I ended up giving it to my son who has more room for it.
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The vac is not self-propelled; when not powered up it is heavy to push over carpet. However, when it is turned on it is very easy to maneuver, probably because of the spinning roller-brush. No problem on hard floors of course. Heaviness is not a concern, in my opinion.
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I found this vacuum to be a little hard to handle, the hose keeps getting on my way, it heavy plus it's not very good using it on carpet, I ended up buying a tool for hardwood floors and that its it's in use, hope it helps!
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It not that's it's heavy but more flimsy so you couldn't just pick the entire thing up. What I do is use a shop vac and suck the water off it and then drain the shop vac. Much easier this way