Oreck Graphite Bagged Upright Vacuum U4300H2BS Review

In this Oreck Graphite bagged upright vacuum, U4300H2BS model review we’ll look at the pros and cons of this particular vacuum cleaner.

Pros of the Oreck Graphite

• The Oreck Graphite costs around two hundred and fifty dollars. This is a lot cheaper than the Kirby Sentria, a thirteen hundred dollar vacuum recommended by Consumer reports.

• This vacuum is around nine pounds. It is very light weight. You could even carry it up stairs.

• The Oreck vacuum does a good job cleaning bare floors. It smoothly transitions from linoleum to tile or wood floors.

• The Oreck Graphite is good when it comes to minimizing emissions, the dirt that can get left behind or dust blown out by the vacuum cleaner.

• The Oreck Graphite does a very good job with pet hair, though it isn’t specifically rated for pet hair.

• This vacuum won’t tear up your rugs.

• Suction is average compared to other vacuum cleaners, but it picks up almost everything except Legos.

• Oreck’s bags both hold the dust you vacuum up and filter the air as you clean. The Oreck vacuum bags even contain odors, ensuring that the musty dog fur smell is trapped in the vacuum until you throw out the vacuum back.

• Bagged vacuums of all models are the best choice for someone with asthma or allergies to dust mites and pet dander. Oreck’s vacuum bags improve upon the advantages of using a bagged vacuum with its Saniseal, essentially a seal that seals up the bag as you remove it from the vacuum cleaner. The dirt, dander and pet fur stays in the bag and don’t leave a trail as you carry it to the trash or create a puff of dust as you drop it in the bin.

• The Oreck Graphite is so easy to use it has received a commendation from the Arthritis Foundation. You won’t get a workout vacuuming the house with this model. Nor will you strain yourself trying to turn the vacuum or maneuver it around the house.

• Oreck has placed the only switches you need to worry about in an easy to access location on the handle. You don’t have to lean over to turn it on or alter the speed setting.

• Assembly of the Oreck Graphite is simple. You only have to screw in the handle. No special tools are required for this task.

Cons of the Oreck Graphite

• The Oreck is noisier than many of its competitors.

• The Oreck Graphite came in 25th out of the top 28 bagged upright vacuum cleaners Consumer Reports reviewed in 2014.

• The Oreck Graphite bagged upright vacuum, U4300H2BS model, was given a score of 47 out of a hundred by Consumer Reports. In contrast, the Hoover Windtunnel Anniversary edition had a score of 73. The Oreck Magnesium came in 21st while being $150 cheaper. For many customers, the cheaper Oreck vacuum may be the better choice.

Observations

There are a number of observations about the Oreck Graphite bagged upright vacuum, U4300H2BS model, that could be points for or against the vacuum, depending on your preferences. Here are a few observations about the vacuum cleaner.

Oreck vacuums have average reliability compared to major brands like Bissell and Dyson. Kirby has the best reliability, with around 3% of their vacuums of all makes and models needing repair in a given year. For Oreck, that rate is 9%. This is in the middle of the pack for vacuum cleaners; 8% of Dyson vacuums and 10% of Electrolux vacuums need repair per year.

The Oreck Graphite vacuum gives you the option to turn the brush on and off. However, it doesn’t have a manual pile adjustment.

Replacement vacuum bags are $30 to $40 for a pack of 8. This will last you around a year, depending on how much cleaning you do. However, if you already have an Oreck vacuum, there is a good chance the bags you have for the other vacuum will fit on the Graphite. On the downside, it can be hard to find replacement vacuum bags at the store, leaving you to order them off the Oreck website.

This vacuum has no attachments. You can’t use it to vacuum between the cushions, your appliances or knick knacks. It won’t let you vacuum the drapes with a hand-held wand. For some people, the lack of attachments is an advantage because they don’t take up space around the vacuum’s body or bounce around in a storage bag. For others, this forces them to buy a handheld vacuum.

The cord is long. It isn’t retractable, but you can wrap it around a holder on the handle.

This vacuum cleaner is narrow. That means it is good cleaning in many narrow spaces but requires more passes to clean a section of carpet.

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