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[dfu53]

I recently purchased V33117, the Oreck Upright Classic Pro 2 speed vacuum. This is the first Oreck I have owned. While I like the lightweight of the vacuum and the two speeds, I find the vacuum very hard to push on my room size area rug. I have laminate floors and in my den have a 9x12 rug. It is not a thick pile carpet, but more in line with the Royal Palace rugs. Good quality, but not really plush. Has anyone else had this problem? I am scared that over time the handle will break due to the fact that the vacuum is so hard to push. I was just wondering if this is a characteristic of the vacuum or did I get a bad vacuum?

[GCR18]

I don't have that exact model, but the oreck I'm using is how you describe. My first oreck glided across the rug. I'm on my second oreck. I bought it years ago, but just started using it in the last year. I have to force it across the room. I have no idea what the problem is. I ended up putting it in the cellar to vacuum up cat litter and bought a shark liftaway. The shark glides along.

[Lynnj]

I don't have this Oreck, but a different one I bought years ago. I don't have this problem with the Oreck that I have. Do you have an Oreck store near you? Maybe take it in to them and have them check it out for you. Maybe the wheels are too tight?

[Kachina624]

There have been so many complaints about the Orecks under-performing that I'm surprised they can still sell them. The Dysons and Sharks seem to be so much more powerful.