Shark - Apex Duo Clean with Zero-M Powered Lift-Away
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"A good robovac is a life changer. Even a $350 basic S8. It is a great place to start. ... I promise you that you will not be disappointed by a basic S8. It will change your life even if it can't fit under every piece of furniture you own. ... My two S8s just finished vacuuming our entire house in about 46 minutes. ... While my floors were being cleaned, I sat comfortably on our patio in the cool shade with a slight breeze and composed my far too long response to you while sipping a diet soda and relaxing. ... I will have to spend about four minutes maintaining my two S8s. This will be my entire contribution to my home floor cleaning effort for today. Four minutes!"
"I got the Q5 Pro for $139. ... costs $450 less than what I paid for the S6 ... it is the best value option out there imo."
"Like 500$ these robots are currently the steal of the century ... You can get a mova p10 pro ultra (cannot remove its mops), equivalent to the l40/x40 for 500$ after a discount code"
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"I’ve seen on the camera the poor guy making multiple trips to self empty while in one room but it’s cut the hair buildup tenfold."
"didn't leave any fluff on the floor at all."
"One huge leg up for a Shark over Roomba is that the brush roller is similar to a vacuum (e.g. hard plastic), whereas the roomba is a plastic roller with a rubber cover that is DESTROYED by dog fur and you have to frequently replace."
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"Been using them for about four years working out in my gym, and cycling daily (45+ minutes on a bicycle outdoors)."
"I even washed them accidentally and still worked perfectly fine afterwards."
"I still have the Kirby my grandma bought brand new in 1970."
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"it sucks up everything"
"It vacuums up hair like crazy."
"power not limited by battery"
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"The self cleaning rollers are the highest selling point for me (every vacuum I ever owned before this broke because I couldn’t keep up on the hair wrapped around the brush)"
"It has a little comb inside that basically stops all hair tangles around the roller"
"The single only humidifier thats easy to keep clean since the important part is dishwasher safe."
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"The j7 got stuck often, maybe 1 out of 4 cleanings it either sucked up a cat toy or jammed itself under something."
"or the rollers don’t load up with hair and melt the CHM."
"I had many times where sonar audio devices flat out wouldn’t work properly and required a restart or reinstall to fix, and I got tired of it."
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"Would not vac or mop under my kitchen cabinets, nor under dining chairs"
"Wouldn’t go under kitchen cabinets ... dining chairs ... or the back of sofa."
"Toe kick cleaning is in my experience non-existent. Maybe mine are too low, I'll have to clean those 2 inches by hand."
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"The j7 got stuck often, maybe 1 out of 4 cleanings it either sucked up a cat toy or jammed itself under something."
"half the time it isnt running because of a clog in the vaccuum bin or base station. ... The bin is usually easy to fix, but this last time it was the tube that goes to the bag (another expense i didnt have with the shark) and that required disassembly."
"It also burnt out its suction fan in the first month I had it, prompting a warranty replacement of the part which meant had to disassemble the unit, install the new part, and send back the defective part. ... Incredibly frustrating."
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"getting stressed out about the whole process of plugging in, lifting, storing the giant Kirby and not vacuuming at all in the end."
"You do NOT want a Kirby if you have stairs - trust me."
"very heavy and cumbersome"
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"the latch broke so front brush roll won't stay in"
"the rollers are a little hard to clean ... mine do 💀"
aimeejo 1.0I second this advice. I’ve had several different Shark vacuums and the Shark Apex Duo has easily been the best. The self cleaning brush has made life so much easier. We used to always end up with hair build up that had to be cut off and the brush does not come out easily. I LOVE that the second roller pops right off for cleaning if needed, it cuts up the hair, and the internal roller is always hair free!
AngstyRutabaga 1.0Shark Apex. It’s the best purchase I have ever made. I love my vacuum like a member of my family.
Yeah that’s the one! Not sure why it is unavailable right now unless there is a newer version out or something 🤔
huskiesarethebestdog 1.0I have an old Shark Apex AZ1002 that has done amazingly for five years, and it's still running strong. I get Shark probably make them a bitch to service/repair, however for the price, performance, and quality. I'm extremely happy with it and nothing is broken on it. Reddit likes to hate. They hate the vacuum wars guy a lot, but he does seem to be a by-the-numbers guy. If you know you like Miele then there's no reason to watch him. Ultimately, what matters if you're happy with the vacuum and that you want to use it regularly.
justbrowse2018 1.0Shark Apex does really great with pet hair. It has a metal comb like piece in front to the roller brush. It moves well, has great auction, can be used to go under beds and furniture. If you ever need parts and filters grab them on eBay they’re cheaper. It’s like 300-350 full retail but I bet you can get a used on or open box on eBay much cheaper. Like $100-150. I was very satisfied with this vac and I’ve had it like six years without issue. It’s the first vacuum I purchased in 40 years. I’ve always just repaired shit I find on the curb lol.
KaykayLaPaypay 1.0I purchased the stratos after I had my previous version for years (apex). Only replaced because after a certain period of time, no cleaning will remove that dog smell. But again, we are talking 6+ years with one permanent dog and several rover dogs in the mix. I like the stratos but my big gripe is the wand doesn’t have a light on it like the apex. Also, I could take the vacuum head completely apart and clean it out in the apex, but the stratos only lets me open the very front part. I have carpets, rugs, and hardwood. I liked the apex because I could take the beater out, can’t do that with the stratos, so I had to buy a mighty mite for my Persian rug.
micknick0000 1.0Shark Apex AZ1002... As someone whose wife has lower back-length hair, two daughters, and 22 dogs - we need a good vacuum! I can't speak highly enough about it. It has a "cutter" that will help break up long hair. And the pre-roller brush is removable, so you can clear off any hair that does tangle/wrap in it... Replacement parts are available, filters are removable & able to be cleaned.
missmoonriver517 1.0Shark Duo Clean - Zero M It combs hair as it sucks it up. I’ve had mine 7 years now. I have long, thick hair and a mini-Australian shepherd that sheds year round. I did a ton of research and this vacuum literally changed my life.
newFUNKYmode 1.0I asked a similar question last year on r/VacuumCleaners Here's the thread if you want to read everyone's answers: [Do I need two vacuums? : r/VacuumCleaners](https://www.reddit.com/r/VacuumCleaners/comments/1cg235f/do_i_need_two_vacuums/) I settled on a Kenmore Elite 800 (the gold/bronze one) and it does a pretty damn good job Before this one, I had a Shark Apex DuoClean with the self-cleaning brush roll and that lasted like 7ish years, was an amazing vac honestly. Before that I had a Dyson DC50 animal and that thing was fucking garbage and I will NEVERRRR recommend Dyson to anybody lol If you don't mind spending like $1000, I'd go for the Miele or Sebo, they will last a lifetime Also note that if you want a vacuum that lasts a long time, all the experts recommend bagged vacuums over canister vacuums
Noir_No_5 1.0Nope. I am on my third Shark (all different models) within 5 years. It’s horrible, I have the Apex, which was replaced 3 times by Shark due to the motor burning out. I then bought the 3m model Navigator, which lasted a year before it stopped working completely, and finally tried out the old faithful, base Navigator, didn’t even make it 6 months. My first Shark Navigator lasted 9 years and I actually gave it to a friend when I “upgraded” to the Apex and I regret it. Currently searching for a reliable brand or I’ll just go to a Bissell and replace when needed for way less money.
Ooodeee-s4 1.0Yup, I went through 3 to 4 different Sharks vacuums in the past 6 to 7 years. The last one was their top of the line Duo Apex thing, it was great for about a year. Then, every time I used it, I would get an asthma attack. New HEPA filter, new filter errr filter, new pre filter even a new canister. Nothing fixed it. Per this subreddit, I got a Kenmore Pop N Go and never breathed better.
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