Vax V006

I've had this 1700W Vax model now for 18 months, it was a replacement for a Hoover Dust Manager (which itself had been a replacement for a Morphy Richards model). I originally bought the Morphy Richards one in 2005, and took out the 3 year product replacement cover with Currys. It broke after a year, as did it's successor, the Hoover Dust Manager. On both these models it was the upright release pedal that failed and I think on the Hoover one there was an electrical fault too. My 3 year product replacement insurance period is now over, but I am confident my Vax has a lot of life left in it. I will admit right now, the Vax is heavier ...  Read the complete review

On face value I thought this was a great choice after killing two Dysons. It has a powerful motor 1700watts, it is bagless, it is an upright hoover. It also has an easy release hose for stair cleaning and a good selection of onboard tools. The other benefit to this model is the turbo tool a must for any dog or cat owner. However in reality each of the benefits are far out wayed by the disadvantages. From first use after getting it out of the big box I was excited about the prospect of a different brand of hoover other than Dyson. I plugged it in and switched it on by the foot pedal and was suprised at what I originally thought of as a good selling ...  Read the complete review

I was desperate for a new hoover as my dyson had broke. I have always had dysons since they were available for purchase. After visit my local comet I knew I had to get the vax v006 as it was the only hoover in store that had a bare floor settings and it had a amazing tool designed for picking up pet hairs. Having a boardie collie puppy this I thought would be very helpful as I am constantly cleaning up dog hairs off the laminate floor. Here are some details about the vax v006 * Carpet hight adjuster including the great barefloor setting * Turbo tool-designed for picking up pet hairs/soft furnishing and stairs.( Brilliant) * Foot ...  Read the complete review

We purchased our Vax V006 about 2 years ago as a replacement for the Dyson. We were attracted to the it's power and the bagless feature we had become used to on the Dyson. It is quite easy to use but doesn't pick up as well as the Dyson despite more power. The turbo tool attachment is a neat idea for hovering under beds, chest of drawers etc.\ but clogs easily and needs taking apart regularly. However we have a 5 storey house and my wife finds it very heavy. The main problem we have experienced is that the brush height adjuster seems to default down to the lowest setting and when we have visitors they don't notice this ...  Read the complete review