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Vacuum Cleaners Buying Guide

Our buying guide will explain which type of vacuum cleaner would suit you most, how much you can expect to pay for one, and which features are worth looking out for.

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  • Build Quality
    3.5 (4)
  • Value for Money
    2.0 (4)
  • Ease of Use
    4.5 (4)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.5 (4)
  • Product is used
    • Several times a week (4)
    • Monthly (1)
  • Noise Level
    3.8 (4)
  • Pet OwnerYes (2) · No (3)
  • Battery Life
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snowy12

snowy12Metropolitan Adelaide, SA

Worked great for a while now keeps cutting out

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My 18v Lithium Dustbuster keeps cutting out and after reading up on it so is a lot of other people with the same problem NO answers from anyone as to what the problem is or how to fix it

Purchased at Godfreys Physical Stores for $120.00.

Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet and Wood
Gail

GailAuckland New Zealand

  • 2 reviews

Great Product for cleaning, Bad battery...only lasts around two years (2 year warranty)

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I have had two of these. The first one was replaced after around 12 months under warranty as the battery was failing. I have been using the second one for 12- 18 months and the battery is now also failing...as demonstrated by it not holding a charge, so you can only use it for a few seconds or so. I was very happy with it's cleaning performance, but very unhappy about the battery situation. If you have to buy a new one every two years (when it's just out of warranty!!) then it makes it a very expensive cleaner

Purchased for $200.00.

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Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet
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Murray Perth.

Murray Perth.Perth

  • 3 reviews

Poor battery life

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Having had two of these devices as my first one the charger failed. Returned it to the place of purchase and they lost it. Six weeks later I was provided with a new replacement which was good. However, after about two years of use the battery only lasts fully charged for about five minutes. I have always purchased Black and Decker products in the past in preference because of their good lasting performance. Unfortunately, this product has let me down.



Purchased at Godfreys for $130.00.

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Product is used Monthly
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
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Mortishia

MortishiaMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 57 reviews
  • 3 likes

A useful item to have in the home

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As looking for something compact rather than taking out the vacuum cleaner. For a quick clean in tight spots, this is perfect. It has a great suction and easy to use. The agility of the suction head allows for free movement. Many of the vacs are moulded as one, here you can move the suction head to a 45 degree angle.
Added is the telescopic wand which is attached to the head, simply extend and push back in. It is designed to cater one’s needs. To date, have been happy and would recommend.

Purchased in July 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse.

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Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet and Linoleum
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Tianqi L.

Tianqi L.Sydney, NSW

Happy with the performance when it's working, but the battery will die after 2 years

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Purchased in March 2021 at The Good Guys for $159.00.

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Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Wood
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Jasmine

JasmineMelbourne

  • 8 reviews

Great for light and heavy duty work

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this model has a pretty heavy duty suction especially compared to my older black and decker dust buster, powerful enough to clean things that i would normally require a vacuum. The charger is easy to attach and filter super easy to clean. Overall a great handy tool to have in the house and garage, especially like the extending nozzle to reach awkward spaces like in the lounge room, under the lounge or when cleaning the car.

Date PurchasedApr 2018
Nat gone mad

Nat gone mad

  • 4 reviews

Used regularly

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This vacuum cleaner is great. Easy to store and simple to recharge. It is there when you need it for quick and easy use. It works well and gets the job done. It isn't as powerful as a normal vacuum cleaner and the battery doesn't last too long, but for the small areas it is used for it doesn't need a big battery life.

Date PurchasedDec 2017
Acton

Acton

  • 23 reviews

How to fix it when it stops sucking.

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Date PurchasedDec 2017

Great for a while, wouldn't recommend .

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A great unit for my car and caravan. There is obviously a problem with the chargers as I have had three units and all have worked great, lasting about the 15 minutes until the charger won't charge enough. Two replaced under warranty and the third out of warranty. Wouldn't buy again unless the chargers have improved.

Date PurchasedJun 2016
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Zesty

ZestyMelbourne

  • 4 reviews

Great Portable Vacuum

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This is way better than the Dyson for us. We looked at both and concluded that this is the one to get and its 1/8 of the price. Its powerfull - really powerful and the battery has a good long run time. It gets into all the nooks and crannies like the side folds of the couch and behind the fridge. Emptying dust is easy and you can see it because the bin is clear.Charging is easy too. Its the best 'dustbuster' type vacuum I have used.

Date PurchasedFeb 2017
Jerry

JerryMelbourne

  • 4 reviews

This item is perfect for car internal cleaning

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I did some research online before purchasing it. I have to say it is really as good as the commendation on the online review. Powerful for all dirt in car, operation length with a full charge is enough for a full cleaning in car. The best part is the rotatable angle, it is really easy to access any corner you want. RECOMMEND IT

Date PurchasedDec 2017
Sam

SamVic

  • 4 reviews

One of the best hand-held vacuums

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Only complaint is that it's a little loud, but that doesn't bother me when it picks up all the dust and is easy to move into all the nooks and crannies of the house. Battery life is also quite good, lasts pretty long. Amazing at picking up those dog hairs from carpet and couches.

Date PurchasedSep 2017
Cattledog

CattledogSydney

  • 16 reviews
  • 1 like

We would not be without our DustBuster PV1820L

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We would not be without our DustBuster PV1820L - much better battery life and & suction power compared to the 14V. model we had previously. Use it all the time on the carpet and hard floors at home for little clean up jobs that do not warrant getting out out the large vacumme cleaner . We also take it when we go on vacation in our caravan to clean up dirt & dust from both carpet & hard floor - being battery powered means we can use it while travelling or free-camping

Date PurchasedOct 2014
abjmelbourne

abjmelbournemelbourne

  • 12 reviews
  • 2 likes

Best hand-held dust buster

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I am very happy with the performance of the the vac. It is super powerful and I astonished by the suction power of the vac. Its not that quiet thought. Very easy to maneuver and super simple to empty the bin. Battery last for 10 minutes and retain the suction power until it runs out juice.

Date PurchasedDec 2016
TKJSBH

TKJSBHSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 8 reviews

Welcomed Product Warranty

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We bought this to replace previous poor performing hand held vac’s and to solve ni-cad battery issues.
Pleasantly surprised with its suction ability and easy empty compartment.
A little noisy, but not a big deal as its performance is my primary concern.
It was about 22 months into a 2 year warranty, when it suddenly became much louder and somewhat unhealthy.
We took it to The Good Guys with our receipt who happily replaced it after a quick test.
Brand new replacement straight off the shelf and off we go.
Great performance, fairly priced for comparative products, versatile and excellent battery performance.
Thank you Black & Decker

Date PurchasedAug 2015
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bmorey

bmoreyVic, 3140

  • 57 reviews

Best hand-held vac ever

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Date PurchasedNov 2017
Dogsrgood

Dogsrgoodsydney

  • 4 reviews
  • 1 like

The vac is back!

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Date PurchasedAug 2017
Lynda

LyndaMelbourne

  • 11 reviews
  • 7 likes

Perfect for caravan & car

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Suction is great find that it is a little noisy but has been great while travelling in our caravan.
Works great in the car also to just give it a spruce up on the mats in between a full clean with the household vacuum cleaner.
The nozzle is a little annoying sometimes as it pops back in flat but other than that does a good job in quick time we couldn’t be without it now :)

Date PurchasedFeb 2017
Ingrid

IngridSydney, NSW

  • 6 reviews
  • 3 likes

Does the job

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Very light, slightly on the noisy side... perfect to clean small corners or the cars. No fault at all, happy with what we have to clean small easy places. Charging easy and fast. Not as powerful as the big vacuum cleaners but does the job that needed to be done fast

Date PurchasedJan 2017
Nick

Nick

  • 7 reviews
  • 2 likes

Excellent

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These are excellent highly recommended...excellent suction...they just seem to last forever. They clean very well excellent for cars. The base charger failed after one year but got a cheap replacement online easily. These are easy to clean the little dustbag replaceable part can be bought easliy online. Amazing vacuum cleaner had the cheaper quality handheld but found i cleaned better with s brush and dustpan this one is excellent

Date PurchasedJan 2016
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Questions & Answers

John L.

John L.asked

Lithium Pivot Dustbuster 18 V (PV1820L)

Is there an online manual available for download?

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Ron A.

Ron A.asked

Lithium Pivot Dustbuster 18 V (PV1820L)

can I purchase a spare batery

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aquitania

aquitaniaasked

Lithium Pivot Dustbuster 18 V (PV1820L)

I have this vac and find it good. No problem, yet, with battery. Had it about a year. However, each time I place it on its base, dust, dirt, whatever ive just vacuumed up, falls out of the end/nozzle. I then have to clean that up. And same thing will happen. Looks like the little flexible seal isnt sealing as it should.
Anyone else has this problem?
Might take it back.
Thanks

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Acton
Acton

It probably has a loose or detached seal, which looks like a small black flap. Just empty and shake out the dust/dirt container into a bin after each use and before putting it back on its base. I would keep it because it is handy to use and keep in the car, although even with a fully charged battery it gives less than 20 minutes use.

aquitania
aquitania

Thanks Acton. I thought it was the seal, i think it gets blocked open, depending on whats in it. Very fiddly to open, close and empty and take apart. So, i might just see if they'll refund. But it has good suction.

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