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Product Details
- Infinity Technology keeps dirt off the filter for consistent suction power
- Measures approximately 12-3/5 by 10-1/5 by 35-2/5 inches; 5-year limited warranty
- Ergonomic grip; power nozzle with on/off brushroll for carpets and bare-floor surfaces
- Upright bagless vacuum cleaner with lightweight design and smooth-gliding wheels
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Product Description
Lightweight and undemanding to maneuver at only 15-pound, the navigator rides on smooth glide rubber wheels for as maneuvering around furniture. Powered by infinity technology the shark navigator traps dust and slop so the navigator never loses suction and cleans the last room as well as the first. A 30-feet power rope lets you clean multiple rooms from a single outlet. The navigator power nozzle makes astute work of pet hair on carpets. The exclusive pet hair power brush wipes trifle clean off carpeted stairs and upholstery and the 24-inch crevice tool reaches whisker in tight spaces. The navigator is ideal for bare floor cleaning; the electronic refresh roll shutoff stops the brush roll for superior bare floor cleanup. The wonderful stretch hose gives you a 12-feet cleaning reach and the large bagless dust cup means there are no gear to replace. Accessories include pet hair power brush, crevice tool, dusting gather, cleaning wand and extra 24-inch crevice tool.
Customer Reviews
This vacuum is a story
I had to change a basic ORECK that i had purchased in QVC at 199.00 with a payment plan i had problems with the bag falling off, they gave me the choice to fix it or return it, i decided to return it and get a new one i was checking out amazon and after reding the reviews decided to buy the Pilot i run to the store and bought it. I was so happy,it was very easy to put together i really wanted to like it but what a disapiontment i have a cocker spaniel and when i started vacumming my doormat it took me 5 passes in the same place to realize that it was a joke of a vacuum too bad it was too late to return it to BED and Tub where i by the way got a 20% discount of 179.00 with a coupon "very good deal" but first thing in the morning i was there returing it, i went to ORECK and got the XL Gold bars at $299.00 "special by it self" a little bit expensier but its a drean vac it kind of pulls you unequalled the way so smooth and feather like it picks up even the last dog hair at once its so hard to describe but is much much better than my first basic ORECK im in fondness with it the only thing that i really hate is that it doesn't have attachments and or a hose to clean hard to reach areas but im content to sacrifice due to back problems, they do have a few designs with those things but they're expensier and heavier not for me really.
I hope this helps and if you're undecided go for the principal ORECK that they have at stores at $129 or go to QVC and make monthly payments they only weight 9 punds and are very powerfull i have had at least 20 vacuums and i would never ever buy another marque but ORECK it took me a lot of spending finally i found the best.
2010-09-02
(L.A. California) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 1
Pronounced Vaccum!
I have had my Shark Steersman for 9 months now and I really like it. I have a beautiful Golden Retriever and his hair is everywhwere! The Shark is monstrous because I do not have to worry about spending a ton of money on bags. I had an Orek that was very lightweight but the bags were expensive and the rollers kept wearing out on me needing to be replaced. With the Shark, I can purely throw the hair into the garbage and move onto my next cleaning. I really like the on board attachments but the fashion I LOVE the most is the pet hair attachment. It cleans my funiture very well. I have brought other Pet hair remover products but the Shark works first-class and far better than anything I can buy in the store. The only negative thing I can say about the Navigator is that it is not as light weight as the infomercial claims. It is compassionate of heavy, but over all it does an excellent job!
2010-09-01
(Wilmington, IL United States) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 4
This vacuum unusually sucks !!
My designation was meant to be funny. I am very impressed with the cleaning quality of the shark. I bought this vacuum to substitute for my $1200 canister and I couldn't be happier. This does a much better job than my previous vacuum and is so much easier to scheme. My only hesitation in purchasing this was reading what other reviewers had mentioned (doesn't hold enough in the disposeable zone, having to empty often). I didn't find this to be a problem at all. It made me realize how much I had been missing with my expensive unit. I am thoroughly on top of the world with the product and have recommended it to several people. I really enjoy the bagless feature as opposed to the sickening filters I had to replace with the canister every week. Overall, I would purchase this again. Really easy to bring.
2010-08-31
| Blondie (Colorado Springs) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5
Shark Skipper
This is the superlative vacuum I have ever owned, and I have owned many, including Kirby, Electrolux and Sears Kenmore. Lightweight, submissive to assemble, it took about 3 minutes. Great suction, my carpets haven't looked this authentic in over 3 years. Thought about the Dyson, but after reading reviews on Amazon chose this. Great value. Nonchalantly to empty. Received sooner than expected.
2010-08-30
(PINE CITY, MINNESOTA, US) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5
The Benefit, The Bad but not too Ugly.
The Passable:
(1) Great suction for cleaning.
(2) Easy to empty dust container.
The Bad:
(1) The Floor Power Nozzle is narrower than most; which will desire
extra passes to cover the area that is being cleaned.
(2) Will not be able to vacuum under some furniture because the
motor gathering is so bulky and the unit can't go low enough.
(3) Should have included a crevice tool with a wider mouth.
(4) The "Super Lengthen Hose" doesn't stretch all that far.
The not too Ugly:
(1) That's about it, it's not too ugly.
2010-08-29
| Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 4
List Price:
$149.99
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Product Details
- <B>Dimensions:</B> Height: 43.5 "; Width: 7.8 "; Depth: 11.1 "
- 4 replacement steam pads
- <B>Features:</B> Wet or Dry Cleaning, Lightweight Construction
- <B>Power Wattage Required:</B> 1550 Watts
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Product Description
Shark® 2–in–1 Vac–then–SteamTM tidiness system. A complete hard floor cleaning system. Vacuum debris and dust, before you clean and sanitize. First use the intense vacuum for one–pass pickup on hard floors, then switch to super heated steam to uncomplicated and eliminate 99.9% of germs and bacteria on all your hard floors. Convert from vacuum to steam in seconds by adding beguiling steam frame and reusable washable pad to steam floors. Engineered exclusively for rocklike floor cleaning. Includes four quick drying, deep cleaning, reusable microfiber pads.
Customer Reviews
DOES A Excellent JOB
WAS Easy as can be TO ASSEMBLE. HAVE USED IT SEVERAL TIMES ALREADY AND IT PERFORMS BEAUTIFULLY. THE STEAMER CLEANS UP THE SMUDGES ON THE TILE AND THE Perfect IS VERY CLEAN. GOOD BUY.
2010-08-30
(Tampa, Fl) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5
Consummate product
I adulation that I can use one tool to clean my floors. Prior to this purchase, I was sweeping my floor, then using a Swiffer Sweeper and then using an older Bissell steam mop. Now, I can well-deserved vacuum and mop. The floor in my bathroom is a super slick tile, so I really appreciate the steam tidiness and how quickly it dries.
I love that this has a large mop pad with ample steam. I have lifted the steam mop while it is match and felt the steam coming out. It was hot enough for me to quickly pull my hand back (someone mentioned that the steam objective comes out the sides, so I had to test it).
The vacuum has plenty of suction for my usage. With some vacuums I feel like I am chasing around the dust balls, this solely sucks them up. The long cord is priceless.
Here are a few suggestions. But, no deal breakers for me:
-I wish the unimportant tray that the steam mop sits on could attach somehow, so I wouldn't have to carry them separately.
-I wish that I could see the spa water tank level from the back, since I am filling from the back and don't want to overfill.
-The vacuum is a little loud, but if that's what it takes to get acceptable suction I can deal with it.
-The steam will occasionally slow down and then take off again; I would like more constant steam.
This mop is relaxing to maneuver over hardwood and tile. I let it heat up for a minute or so and allow the mop head to get damp from the steam before I unqualifiedly begin. My floors are squeaky clean and this helps make a normally unpleasant assignment pretty easy.
2010-08-28
| xoxoxo (Arkansas) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5
What a timesaver!!!
We have a major room (kitchen, dining, living area) that has slate flooring. After LOADS of inspect about floor cleaners, I decided to buy a shark steam mop from Costco. I chose this mainly for the cheaper evaluation tag and the great return service at Costco. (I kept the box.) After using it twice I was well-timed enough but then I saw the 2 in 1 advertise. Reading the reviews online I was torn. I decided to take a chance and ordered the mop through KOHL's using a 30% off coupon. I got the 2 in 1 for the same value as the regular steam mop and I am VERY happy! I have children, no pets and live in the country. We get a LOT of sand tracked in and the vac sucks it propriety up! My large area rug sheds a lot of wool fuzz and there again... the vac gets it right up. The "morsel" crumbs left by the kiddies are also no match for the vac. I am not sure why the other reviewers say the vac suction doesn't travail??? If you know slate, then you know it is uneven and has a natural variation in height, other cleaners I have tried didn't labour (such as the Hoover Floor Mate). This Shark Vac then Steam mop worked!! It got every bit of wreckage off of the floor, even in the low spots and grout lines. Due to the uneven nature of slate at times I had to force it a little harder to get over the "bumps" but by no means was this "exhausting" as another person put it. I would even recommend it to my family members who have arthritis, it is cosy to use. Switching to steam took the 30 seconds to heat up and then gave a solid steam for the tenacity of the cleaning, I had about half of the water left in the container after cleaning. (It didn't run out and I don't know it needs to be larger.) I like the clean feel it leaves on the floor and would not hankering to add anything to the water, I shy away from chemicals and extra smells due to allergies. Using the Shark is SO much sick then hands and knees cleaning! I highly recommend!
2010-08-25
(CA) | Helpful Votes: 4 | Rating: 5
Shark Vac Then Steam...Take it back? Over my unfeeling body!
I bought this to renew a hoover floor mate, that I hated. The Vac then Steam is a miracle for me! LOVE IT. I have horrible tile floors with off the target grout lines that are a true pain to clean. They were also deadly when wet, and my entire family has fallen on these floors with the tiniest amount of damp on them. I was sold in ten minutes on this machine. It cleaned the floors quick, easy, and they were dry before I finished the extent. I couldn't be more pleased!
2010-08-18
(Texas) | Helpful Votes: 3 | Rating: 5
Young lady THIS PRODUCT!!
I evident to order this after getting fed up with the swiffer wet jet and other sticky cleaners for my hardwood floors. I wanted something unstrained that would really leave my floors feeling CLEAN! The Shark vac then steam is wonderful - it picks up filth and hairs and steams nicely. It can be a little tough to push at times but it does a fine job and dries quickly. It comes with several mop pads which was a nice surprise. I am very happy with this mop and it was well worth the specie.
2010-08-12
| natalie607 | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5
List Price:
$179.00
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Product Details
- Shark Navigator Upright Vacuum
- Infinity Technology Traps Dust & Dirt So It Never Loses Suction
- Deep Carpet & Superior Bare Floor Cleaning
- Lightweight & Easy To Maneuver For Faster Effortless Cleaning
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Product Description
Shark® NavigatorTM never loses suction Infinity vacuum features 21 cyclones and two robust motors that never clog and never lose suction, so it cleans the last room as well as the first. Less than 15 lbs., easily military exercises around furniture and toys. Power nozzle, pet hair brush and 24" crevice implement eliminate pet hair and other debris from stairs, furniture, and tight spaces. A 30 foot power rope and 12 foot stretch hose makes cleaning multiple rooms and stairs soft. Bagless design, lifetime filters and belt - mean no additional replacement expenditure. UL Listed. 14 x 12 x 43 3/4".
Customer Reviews
Shark Tillerman
I ordered this sweeper because I couldn't vindicate the cost of a Dyson. I love the Navigator! It picks up everything in it's path. I have a yellow lab who sheds like he's getting paid for it, and the Seaman fills up everytime I use it, but it keeps picking up! The only thing I would like to see is a larger sweeper cardinal that would cover more in a single swoop, kinda like Superman! Maybe it could be called Wonderful Navigator! I will buy the next generation too!
2010-08-24
| Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5
Very Beneficent Vacuum, But Still Room for Improvement
I've been buying Euro-Pro / Shark products for a eat one's heart out time now. They always worked so well right out of the box. The suction was so amazing it would literally pull the carpet off the disconcert, but shoddy workmanship and design, poor quality of materials, and inattention to detail usually meant that they had no staying power. Based on my individual experience with the brand, I really wasn't expecting the Navigator to live up to the hype, either. It's not a 5-incomparable product (yet), but I was pleasantly surprised.
I have a long-haired dog and vacuum daily; I usually go through 2-3 vacuums a year. The only challenge to this has been my Dyson vacuum; it is built for the long haul, but has its own drawbacks, not the least of which is the excessive price. I bought my Seaman early this year and have been using it daily for almost 9 months now. I have found good and bad points, but overall, I definitely like this vacuum. I hope this means Shark is serious about making quality Job #1. The Tillerman is a great first step.
PROS:
1. Lightweight (under 15 pounds).
2. Easy to assemble.
3. Affordable.
4. Ease compared to every other vacuum cleaner I have owned.
5. On-board dusting and crevice tools. I predilection it when I don't have to remember where I left the tools the last time I used them. Find a way to store the turbo brush on plank, too, and it will be just about perfect.
6. Redesigned air-driven turbo brush with a swivel base for unconcern of movement. This was a terrific improvement, but overall, it just feels flimsy and not particularly well made. It unqualifiedly gets gunked up with pet hair. Note to Mark Rosen (Shark CEO): make a cross-breed of the Shark Multi Vac's turbo brush (the vacuum was a piece of junk, but the turbo brambles was a well-made thing of beauty) with the swivel base feature from the Navigator's turbo brush and you'll have a unaffected winner. Shark's turbo brush beats the pants off of Dyson's, which has less suction power complete and the bristles stop revolving with even the lightest pressure.
7. Amazing suction through the vacuum and the hose. The suction is so approving that the vacuum almost feels self-propelled. It actually pulls itself forward and really pulls up the rug pile for deep cleaning. Over time, I have noticed that it doesn't grab and pull with the same vigour that it did when it was new (there must be some loss of suction), but it remains easy to push and pull and continues to pull even unreservedly-embedded pet hair out of the carpet easily.
8. Lifetime belt and filter with an extra set of filters so you can with to vacuum if the filters you have washed are still wet.
9. Brush on / brush off capability so you don't mar the finish or spit ordure behind the vacuum when using it on solid surface flooring.
10. The brush automatically turns off when the vacuum is in the upright locate. This is a terrific improvement since I once burned a small hole in my Berber carpet at the base of the stairs when I was using the turbo brambles on a Euro Pro vacuum to clean the carpeted stairs. The heat from the rotating brushes melted the doormat fibers.
11. Ease of emptying the dirt cup. This is a real first for Euro Pro, and I can say from experience, that it empties fair-minded as cleanly and easily as my Dyson. I have a long-haired dog, so no matter what you do, it does tend to light air around the lower filter in the dust cup to the point where I can't just shake it out and do have to pull it off with my fingers. It's within unceremonious reach and no big deal. It seems a small price to pay for such a good cleaning job.
12. It has a narrow cleaning footway so I can get it into places my Dyson vacuum is too big to clean without using an attachment.
13. It has a small footprint for storage, and is so packed and light that I don't mind taking it out to pick up a small mess. It's not a big production to set it up and clean.
14. The rope is long enough that you don't have to unplug and re-plug constantly.
CONS:
1. No HEPA filter. What were they thinking? The fritter away filter is a thin piece of cloth-like material that is white when you first get the vacuum, but turns ebony with dirt shortly afterward. The directions say you don't have to wash this filter, but it's disgusting (check the current 1-year follow-up infomercial and you can see how black the filters are on the front of the vacuums). I tried rinsing mine out, but it stays dark and that means filthy to me. It makes me wonder how much dirty air is blowing back into the room. If Shark doesn't difference over to a HEPA filter, they should make replacement filters available for sale. I'd buy a pack of them.
2. The run out comes out the front of the vacuum a few inches above the floor. Unless you have the vacuum tipped well back when you are using it, there is the budding that the exhaust will blow loose dirt all over the place before you get a chance to vacuum it up. You wind up chasing the untrammelled dirt around, especially on solid surface floors.
3. There was a new electronics burn-in smell that was fairly intense for a few weeks after I bought my Navigator. It eventually went away, but was pretty nauseating while it lasted.
4. Dearth of suction control. It's impossible to use the dusting brush for dusting because you can't turn down the suction, which if anything, is intensified through the hose. The food-processor bar is really essential if you want to get out pet hair and ground-in dirt from throw rugs, but the impulsive suction and the beater bar combine to pull and push the rugs all over the place. I have to stand on the rugs while I vacuum them so they won't mud-slide all over. Suction control would solve this problem easily.
5. It may be a small thing, but I really like a headlight on my vacuum.
6. Peevish cleaning is pretty much non-existent. It's a good thing this comes with a crevice tool.
7. Only one spread wand is included with the vacuum along with the crevice tool wand. This means you really don't have much reach with the hose and staff unless you are using the crevice tool. You can't attach the dusting brush or turbo put aside to the crevice tool, so you are really limited in terms of distance when you use them.
8. The vacuum is too big around to get under low furniture like dressers or beds. There are no attachments for organization under low furniture and as noted previously, the hose and one wand don't reach very far. Not a whole-house cleaning answer.
9. I love, love, love the turbo brush. Euro-Pro / Shark has been making them for years and they have always been one of the main selling points, but their turbo brushes have never been well made in the past and the same is true with the Navigator. I'd be willing to pay one by one for a really well-made turbo brush that is easy to clean out. I recently opened the turbo broom to clean out dog hair wound around the bristles (I use it all the time to de-fuzz furniture and dog beds) and was completely grossed out by the gunk that collected inside the housing of the brush. I had to use a pair of scissors to get the tresses cut off the brush and I used them also to break up the white powdery gunk (dust and dander) from the covering of the brush. It had really packed itself into just about every available space. Ugh.
10. Euro-Pro's customer appointment continues to be their single biggest weak point. This vacuum cleaner comes with a 5-year assurance (10 years in the infomercial update), but that's not worth the paper it's printed on when the customer employment is so poor. Why not make it 20 years if you have no plan to actually honor it?
11. I'd love a dusting apparatus that you could use on flat screen TVs without damaging the screen similar to the soft bristle dusting dust-broom that Dyson makes.
12. The hose does not stretch anywhere near as long as advertised. I can only get mine to go up three steps or so, not all the way to the next splashdown like they show on TV. Part of that is the resistance from the sheer force of the suction, and the rest is because you lose hose magnitude by wrapping it down near the base of the vacuum to make it less likely to tip over. Note to Euro Pro: it still tips over. Almost any heretofore I am vacuuming using the hose, the vacuum is tipped over lying on the floor. Unless you use one close by to hold it upright, it's going to fall over.
In summary, after almost 9 months of daily use, I am still a fan of the Navigator. The suction is stunning and it does not appear to have diminished much over time with use. Emptying the dust cup is easy. The turbo away is absolutely a necessity for pet owners and makes cleaning your car a breeze. It makes quick effort of hair on furniture and stairs, and the new swivel feature makes it even easier to use. This is the first Shark offshoot I've had that lasted this long and operated this well. There is plenty of room for improvement, but overall, this is a really critical vacuum cleaner. It's also less than half the price of any Dyson on the market, and so far, it blows the competition out of the pee for ease of use, cleaning power, and affordability. I won't know about staying power for another 4 years or so. Keep up the careful work, Shark.
2010-08-23
(CT) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4
3.63 / 5 stars; rounds up to 4 / 5 stars
This reconsideration is copied over from my review of Shark Navigator that sells through Amazon found here: Shark Navigator Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner, NV22L
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I've had this vacuum (NV22L) for about 2 weeks now, which I bought for $151 with unrestricted shipping from another online retailer. I've logged around 2 hours on this machine.
Here are some of my thoughts:
Build Dignity - 2
1) The machine really does feel like it's made from cheap plastic, the kind that snaps without doubt. I'm afraid of letting it fall. Looking at the dust bin, I noticed that the hinges that pivot bare the bin at the top and bottom are very thin and close to the surface, with a metal/plastic interface. If I accidentally dropped the dust bin with the hinges unreserved, I have no doubt that the caps would easily snap off the dust bin.
2) I bumped my vacuum against a wooden oversee, and there's this noticeable nick on the vacuum, where the superficial paint chipped off. It appears that the paint isn't long-wearing.
3) In the manual, it's stated that there's a quick release for the power cord when it's wrapped up around the vacuum, involving turning the locking arm down. Now, when I do this, there's a very disturbing click, making me think that I just snapped a piece of plastic in half. I looked purposefully and -- thankfully -- I didn't break anything. It just sounded like pieces of pliable were snapping in half whenever I turned the holding arm for the cord.
4) The wheels feel rubbery but clayey at the same time. They seem like wheels that would wear out very quickly if run over a coarser surface. I wouldn't resound the unit along a concrete floor, that's for certain. The wheels would probably grind down.
5) I understand the necessary for using lighter materials for weight-savings, but the vacuum just feels superficially made. This is in comparison to a filter queen that my mom had used in my childhood, which still works well today (15 years old).
Suction - 5
1) The suction on this instrument is very good. Surprisingly, it doesn't pick up items just outside of the powerhead when on divulge floors; I guess it was a design thing, so don't expect it to clean along walls very well. You'll definitely be in want of the crevice attachment tool for edges and corners. It'd estimate that the vacuum powerhead misses fundamentals up to 0.75" from the edge of a wall.
Warranty - 1
1) You would think that a vacuum that carries a 5 year commitment would be good. From reading extensive reviews about warranty repairs with shark, the consensus seems to be that shipping anything back requires a required roofed $16.99 on top of the cost of shipping the unit there, and the company may or may not repair it.
Weight - 4.5
1) The vacuum is moderately light. I have no problem carrying it by the dirt bin's handle.
Maneuverability - 4.5
1) The unit turns very obviously and rolls well. Because it is an upright, the motor/dust bin gets in the way of being able to push the unit underneath a bed. You won't be capable to vacuum underneath objects well without moving them around.
Assembly/dis-assembly - 3.5
1) The unit's handle is useful to the main unit through a single bolt, washer, and nut. Because it is metal on plastic, be very careful of tightening the abscond too much, otherwise you might crack the plastic.
2) Putting the powerhead onto the main unit is pretty awkward. When you circumstances the powerhead onto the main unit, you'll have to move the main unit's hose-connection-point out of the way while connecting. Because it requires a bit of intimidate to snap the powerhead onto the main unit, the powerhead must be placed onto the floor, and the main module must be placed over it. Push down *firmly* to snap the unit in place. You'll have to line up the male and womanly connector by guessing. Removing the powerhead is best done by laying the unit on the floor, urgent the release button while attempting to separate the head (so it doesn't lock back in place), and applying lively force using your thumbs at the joint to push the powerhead off the main unit.
Side dishes - 4
1) The included turbo brush works pretty well, but it does emit a high-deliberate whine when using it. If something gets stuck in it and you want to open the unit, be careful of crevice it all the way, otherwise you'll snap the hinge off the brush (plastic).
2) The included dust brush, turbo away, crevice tool, and long reach crevice tool work fairly well. My only beef would be the cheap feel of the turbo brush.
3) The long reach crevice tool and turbo send off cannot fit on the unit itself. You'll have to store them separately in the included cloth/nylon bag.
Design - 3.5
1) Because the vacuum moves a gargantuan quantity of air (good suction), the exhaust (even though it's tilted upwards slightly when vacuuming) will likely to blow bits of hair around on bare floors. I've found that tilting the vacuum back (to change the operating of the exhaust more upwards) is the best way to vacuum hair off bare floors.
2 The dirt bin's qualification is fairly small (to the full line). I'd estimate that it's no larger than 3 cups (0.75 qt), so plan on emptying it often.
3) I'm not the principal fan of the hose on the back of the unit. Because it's so compact, it doesn't stretch out very readily (it's like a tightly-envelop slinky). When turning on the vacuum with the hose extended, the suction will further resist the stretching of the hose. Also, the codification of weight for the hose isn't even. The weight of the hose pulls downward from the top hook, putting more tendency on the hose at the top hook. If the hose is going to break in the future, it'll be at the top hook.
4) Looping the hose under the no-tip steal at the bottom does seem to work, but it does come unhooked easily. As someone else said, I would be careful of the piece becoming unhooked and falling over, thereby whacking someone over the head with it.
5) The quick release hooks that hold the power string in place could be designed better with a smoother motion and better materials.
6) For some reason, my suffer with all of Shark's products is that they stick a ridiculously powerful motor into a cheap plastic accommodation with inadequate heat-sinking/dissipation, and the shark is no exception. The unit's motor will get *VERY* heated/hot to the touch after 30 minutes of use. This inadequate dispersion of heat will lead to a shorter lifespan on the part, so I plan on using the unit for periods of 30 minutes and waiting 45 minutes for it to unconcerned down a bit before using it again.
7) Because of the narrow powerhead, it'll take more passes to cover the same surface area. The plus side is that it's more maneuverable because of it.
Gas air - 3
1) I'm really not sure if this unit has a HEPA filter. I *think* that it does. Regardless, if you're a forbidding allergen sufferer, I would go with a bagless vacuum. The problem with bagless units like this are that there are many points where dust can drain the unit before even making it through to the HEPA filter. Maybe someday I'll get a Miele or Filter Model, but for now, this will do.
Ability to pick up stuff - 5
1) The unit does pick up dirt very well. Most of the time, it'll pick up anything in one outmoded. This is the Shark's biggest selling point. It really does perform well. I have no complaints with its know-how to vacuum stuff off the ground.
Quietness - 4
1) It's fairly quiet for a vacuum that's this powerful. The only caveat is that it emits a exhilarated-pitched whine; it's not bad, really.
Other thoughts:
The powerhead will "skip" (pause for 0.3 seconds and pick up where one left off spinning) if I push down a little bit on the handle while vacuuming (handle forming a 45 level angle with the floor). I hope it doesn't break; perhaps the unit thinks that the additional urgency is from sucking up something and pauses sometimes. Maybe my carpet is a little loose (carpet consists of 2 mm outrageous fibers).
I didn't want to deal with the company's troublesome warranty repair, so I opted to go with a ethical trade warranty that lasts 3 years, which was an extra $25. In my opinion, the squaretrade pledge for this unit is very, very worth it.
I did quite a bit of reading on vacuums prior to buying this unit. For my purposes (pinched carpet, 80% carpet, 10% bare floor, 1 bedroom station), I decided to go with the Shark Navigator. Prior to buying, I looked at Dyson (overpriced in my viewpoint), refurbished Rainbows (mold grows in exhaust due to water; sprays mold into extent), Miele (too expensive for my budget, but so worth it), refurbished Filter Queens (large and dynamic, but I don't have the space for it), and Bissells (good performance for well known companies, but heavy in weight and adipose in space). I went with the Navigator because it's light, relatively compact, has good suction power, and more "cheap" for a good vacuum. I was most worried about the troublesome warranty, so I bought it with a Squaretrade undertaking. I don't plan on it lasting for years and years like the filter queen that my mom has, but for now, it'll do.
Averaging the categories above with equal weigh to each list, I'd give the vacuum a 3.63/5 stars, which rounds up to a 4/5 stars. Taking only into consideration its skills to clean the bare ground/carpet, I'd give it a 5/5. Recommended.
2010-08-21
(Philadelphia, PA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4
Weigh twice before buying a Shark Navigator
About TWICE BEFORE BUYING A SHARK. Their Customer Service and Technical Assistance Departments are the unconditioned pits. Following the purchase of a new Shark Navigator, I noted a constant whistling rational coming from the vacuum, a sound that was every bit as loud as the motor itself. I simply wanted to know if the deep plumb was normal for this model or if it might suggest an air leak somewhere in the system. So over the next couple weeks I sent three (3) split email to these two departments, each one asking that simple question. All three of my emails were ignored. I ultimately contacted their peal-free customer assistance line and asked them my question. I got what can only be described as a non-answer, being told that the whistling thundering was "probably" normal. Not being willing to let it go at that, I sent a letter directly to the company's CEO complaining about my experiences and asking him for an surrebutter to the one simple question I had already asked four times. He ignored my letter. Since I could not get an answer to this very simple query and being concerned that the whistle might indicate a problem with the vacuum, I've decided to box up the machine and return it to the rely on where I purchased it.
Of course, there is the 5 year warranty offered by Shark. That normally would have provided some commitment that if my vacuum failed, I would be protected from a costly repair. However, to take advantage of the warranty, the vacuum and all it's garnishes must be returned to Shark along with a check for $16.99. Add the cost of shipping the vacuum back to them, which depending upon how you combine it and the shipping method you use, and you'll likely be paying $40 to $50 just to have Shark take a look at your vacuum. However if Shark's Patron Service and Technical Assistance Departments are as bad as they appear to be, then how confident can one be that their Repair Department is any bigger. It's bad enough sending the vacuum back once and paying $40 to $50 for the privilege, but what if they don't repair it properly and you have to send it back to them again? I'm principled not willing to take that chance.
I suggest that you ignore the Shark and instead purchase a vacuum take to one's heels by a company with a proven track record for efficient and reliable customer service after the white sale. Many vacuum manufacturers have local authorized repair stations, so checking to see if local servicing will be available for the brand you're considering purchasing should probably be the first step you take. As an added precaution, I would recommend that you make you purchase from one of the retailer that offers a 90 day return policy instead of the 30 time offered by many others. You'll at least have 3 months to put you new vacuum to the test and assure yourself that it is performing reliably and meeting your wishes and expectations.
2010-08-13
| Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 3
Marvellous vacuum
My Oreck just died after only 2 years of use, and I hated my Dyson. The Dyson is way too weighty. I love this vacuum. I researched forever before buying it, because I needed one that would go from hard floors to doormat easily. I also wanted a vacuum that didn't weigh 100lbs since I have to drag it upstairs. I have cats and twins, and they can do a horde on my house. I can't believe how clean my carpets and rugs look after using this. I am a little balked at the suction of hard floors, because it is so much stronger on carpet. The hose attachment is amazing. I have never had a vacuum with this much suction on the hose. I plug this vacuum to anyone!
2010-08-12
(Texas) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5
We found that the reassessment site Epinions has reviews on this vacuum, but no other spot has reviews on this vacuum. Most reviews were bad in any event this vacuum saying “ But, here I am fall of 2004 and it has in reality stopped sucking anything up. I’ve replaced the exclude and checked the tubes and cleaned out the groom, but even if I set out an simple to vacuum destination in front of it the Euro-Pro glides proper over it without even extraordinarily inspirational it. I would favour if you don’t miss to buy a new vacuum every two years to get another mock-up.”
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Do you longing a Dyson vacuum cleaner, but the valuation tag scares you a bit? If this sounds like you, a Shark Infinity NV31 is successful to be a cheaper way out, but it is thriving to be apt replacement or should you just now scrap the bullet and get a Dyson?
The most superbly preoccupation about the Shark Infinity is that you are growing to get a vacuum that looks like a Dyson Vacuum cleaner for partly the quotation. The NV31s positively look harsh. If you are looking for a ingenious vacuum, the Shark Infinity is a respectable realm of possibilities.
Another element that a lot of residents like about this vacuum is that it has clear suction. You are prospering to be surprised by the amount of gunk that you get out of your rugs. There are 24 manifold cyclones in this vacuum cleaner and EuroPro claims that it will never admit defeat power even if the slop cup (which is wonderful negligible) is infested to the filled.
Now, what you won’t like is the seep system, the tackiness and the resoluteness of the Infinity or the consumer secondment that comes with the two year promise.
The first screen is fitting a hamper of suds (the HEPA seep is the wear out clarify), and you are common to insufficiency to surge it out closely every on occasion you use it.
The whole vacuum feels frail when you use it (which is a catch napping, because it weighs a ton and is demanding to spirit). To empty the soot cup, you are common to have to struggle with three strange chintzy pieces, lining them up just sensibly so that it snaps back into take down a peg or two happen.
The time off of the vacuum isn’t much sick, either. Parts cleave off, destroy or well-founded don’t travail. There is consideration after reassessment on Amazon.com where something would splinter and EuroPro would maintain that they send the whole vacuum back in to fix it, paying for shipping and handling for the cabal both ways.
Many customers, the judgement on the Shark Infinity, say that the Shark Infinity who have not been very fair suction – even those who had 'No' things to say about the Infinity. So on the suction culmination, the Euro-Pro Shark Infinity is a propitious determination.
