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PeterPort Melbourne
- 3 reviews
- 6 likes
Hose is too narrow and blocks easily
Since posting previously, I discovered the cause of the poor suction. The flexible suction tubing is quite narrow. It is easy for dust/lint balls to form and occlude it over time (unlike other larger vacuum tubing). If they form in the middle (which is what happened to me) it is not possible to see it due to the conduit being opaque. To overcome this, it is necessary to shove something along it to dislodge anything which might have formed if suction drops and you have done the usual other maintenance of cleaning the filter etc. Of course, B & D could just choose to make the tubing transparent to enable easy detection and timely cleaning - a pretty obvious design feature which is missing really. I therefore have upped my rating slightly.
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ElsaBrisbane
- 8 reviews
- 5 likes
Does the work!
Bought it for our bus. It's really handy with its flexibilty, can easily clean under seats/bed. It is quite loud, but that's not a problem for us. Super easy to empty and keep the DustBuster clean.
Only I wish it could charge up faster and that the battery would last longer. But other than that, it's an awesome littler helper, specially if you are living in a bus/caravan etc.
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PeterMelbourne
Vacuum cleaner without vacuum
Bought this about 18 months ago. Suction has been fading progressively despite cleaning, emptying etc to the point now where it doesn't even pick up lint. It still makes a loud noise and battery is fully charged. Purchased it from Bunnings but of course the receipt has been misplaced so they don't want to know me. I don't recommend this vacuum cleaner unless you want to replace it within 12 months. Judging by some of the reviews, I am not alone. Clearly this has a design flaw and should have been recalled.
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Damon. S.
- 2 reviews
- 3 likes
- Dustbuster Flexi PD1420LP (14.4V)
- Verified purchase
Excellent vacuum with only minor flaws
Have had this unit just on 12 months now. It gets a full charge use 6 out of 7 days per week. A full charge lasts almost exactly 11 minutes. Suction is good and it performs the job required as expected.
Downsides are that the on/off switch has started to jam recently. The switch requires correct alignment with a slide inside the casing. Removing and replacing the casing to empty the filter basket can disrupt this alignment enough for the switch to jam.
Having also opened the case to empty the unit 6 out of 7 days for the past year has r...Read more
esulted in the case hinge having broken in the last week. I realise we use the vacuum more than the regular household, so someone else could probably expect this hinge to last longer. The flip down brush also wore out quite quickly. After only a couple of weeks, the bristles bent over and you have to be careful not to scratch the surface of items when using it (especially plastic). It looks like you can purchase replacements for this part but since our dust bowl door hinge broke, we won't be investigating that further. Finally, you do have to be careful seating the unit on the charger. If you are sensible and check that it's charging after you put it down, there is no problem but it is also easy to put it on the charger and not have the contacts seated correctly. This was done a couple of times by someone not checking if it was charging after they put it down. Anyone with half a brain shouldn't have a problem. Having said all that, we will be heading out this week to purchase another one to replace our broken unit. Will probably spend the extra money on the 18v unit and see if get a little more run time out of it.1 comment
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B KohGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 13 reviews
- 11 likes
- Dustbuster Flexi PD1420LP (14.4V)
- Verified purchase
Beautiful thing. Poor suction
I bought this vacuum from Bunnings after having read good reviews here. The main reason for my purchase is its unique "coiled-up" design and the general appearance which I fancy a lot. But a vacuum is a vacuum and to me, it's considered a failed item if it can't get its fundamental function right.
I probably wouldn't have bought it if I were given an opportunity to test its suction power prior to purchase. Unfortunately, both Bunnings I visited (South Melbourne and Maribyrnong) had samples sitting on their shelves which were not charged up f...Read more
or testing purposes (now I am beginning to wonder if this is deliberate). I have tested Vax Gator (15.6V and 18V), Electrolux Ergorapido (14.4V) and Black & Decker Pivot (18V), and in my opinion, Black & Decker Dustbuster Flexi (14.4V) has the weakest suction among them all. Suction issue aside, its lithium battery is quite lasting. I have used it to vacuum the interior of my small car (seats, console, mats and boot) and its power only became weaker towards the end of the cleaning process. It took about 1 hour to recharge to its max thereafter. In my opinion, it is best to empty the vacuum after each usage. It's too early to tell how frequently I have to clean out the filter. Last but not least... it is very loud.2 comments
Phillippa H.Black & Decker
Hi B Koh, thank you for your review.
We fear that there may be a fault with your unit. As you mentioned, this model has a lithium battery which means it should not be loosing power towards the end of the cleaning process.... Read more
If you could please send your details to [email protected], we will assist in organizing an assessment of the unit. Thanks B+DFirst of all, I have to thank Black & Decker for leaving me a comment here. I have eventually gotten in touch with them via email. I have tested the device a few more times since purchase, and It appe... Read more
ars that the poor suction I have mentioned in my original comment was caused by the design of the crevice nozzle only. This particular nozzle has an additional "slit" on one of its side that allows air to be sucked in from the side, thereby reducing the suction power when in use. Other nozzles that come with the package have not caused any such problem. The lithium battery has become more lasting after a few recharge. The noise level is still rather loud though. I was advised by Black & Decker to send my vacuum back to Bunnings as they suspected that it could be faulty, hence producing loud noise. Unfortunately they could not send a representative to my place for inspection. I have decided not to bring it back to Bunnings because the device is in a relatively good working condition, and that I am able to put up with the noise it makes. Looking back in retrospect, I should have given this review a 4 star rating instead.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
b0bblesSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 17 reviews
Disappointing waste of money
Pathetic performance for the price. Bought only to clean debris from window & door tracks. Barely picks up anything & the crevice nozzle is too big for the tracks although it seems quite narrow. So so so disappointed at the cost for a machine that's going to sit in the cupboard collecting dust instead of sucking it up like it should!
1 comment
Phillippa H.Black & Decker
Hi b0bbles, thank you for your review.
We’re sorry to hear that you are disappointed with your Dustbuster. We would recommend returning the unit back to Bunnings for assessment, to ensure there is no fault.... Read more
Please feel free to contact our Service Centre on 1800 654 155 if you would like to speak with us directly. Thanks B+DSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Phillippa H.Black & Decker
Hi Damon.S, thank you for your review.
We are pleased to hear that you are happy with the performance of your dustbuster.... Read more
As you mentioned that you have had the unit just on 12 months and have experienced issues, we wanted to note that you can return your dustbuster back to Bunnings for assessment as it is covered by a 2 year warranty. if you have any issues or would like to discuss this in more detail, please feel free to contact our Service Centre on 1800 654 155. Thank you B+D