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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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236 reviews
5
(72)
4
(27)
3
(16)
2
(29)
1
(92)
  • Build Quality
    2.6 (18)
  • Value for Money
    1.9 (18)
  • Ease of Use
    2.7 (18)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    2.2 (18)
  • Product is used
    • Several times a week (9)
    • Weekly (7)
    • Monthly (1)
    • Daily (1)
  • Noise Level
    3.7 (17)
  • Pet OwnerYes (10) · No (8)
  • Clogging Issues Yes (3) · No (15)
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Rick

RickJarrahdale

So cleverly engineered it doesn't work

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Date PurchasedDec 2016
2 comments
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Hi Rick,
Thanks for your review, we appreciate the feedback. We're sorry to hear that you're having issues with your vacuum.
We'd like to help, if you contact us on 1300 369 744 we’ll investigate for you. Regards, Bosch Home Australia.

Rick
Rick

Don’t recommend for asthmatics

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Don’t recommend for asthmatics, emptying and cleaning filter is dirty and the fact you have to shake the filter clean you breath in and swallow a lot of dust, then have to change your clothes, wash the container and all the outside of the filter. The rubber around the nozzle on the ground that sucks goes sticky and collects all the hair and dust ect. Constantly flashes the sensor light and stops regardless of no blockage and everything clean. High maintenance and Disappointed for its price.

Date PurchasedAug 2018
Vicky Linnett

Vicky LinnettSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 5 reviews

Fantastic - great for pet hair

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This hoover is easy to use and move around. It has a good long cord and doesn't tip over.
The different heads are really useful - especially the Turbo head for carpets.
It's the best hoover for picking up pet hair (we have 2 cats). The smaller heads are really useful for picking up hair on the sofas.

Date PurchasedOct 2017
1 comment
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Terrible terrible terrible

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Worst vacuum ever - have taken it back twice and been told there’s nothing wrong with it. Only way I can vacuum without the sensor cleaning alert coming on every 15 seconds is to run it at half speed which is useless as it doesn’t pick up anything. Am continually having to pull the tube apart and pry out stuff which has got stuck - there is a division inside the tube just below the handle which is a nightmare.

Date PurchasedSep 2016
1 comment
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Susan

SusanCloncurry

Sensor Control Rubbish

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I am having the same trouble. My vac hasn't had much use but every 30 seconds it goes into Sensor Control. To get the vacuuming done I have to turn off the vac and start again. Regular cleaning maintained, used mainly on wooden floors and paid way too much money for this piece of rubbish. Harvey Norman sold it very well in comparison to other brands.

Date PurchasedAug 2016
3 comments
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Leanne F

Leanne FQLD, 4212

  • 5 reviews

OMG SO EASY TO USE

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I have fibromyalgia and find this a perfect vacuum to use. Picks up any hair from my puppy and leaves floors clean.
very easy to empty.I was looking for a Miele but this was easier to use.Has a heavy duty vacuum hose. The suction is good as well. Worth a try

Date PurchasedAug 2018
1 comment
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Steve

Steve

  • 6 reviews

Excellent vacuum.

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The vacuum sucks very well. It is so quiet that at first I thought it wouldn't take much dirt in, but it does. It is very easy to put the automatic retracting cord in and pack away in the cupboard. Emptying the dirt requires nothing but tipping into the bin & rinsing out with water.

Date PurchasedFeb 2018
1 comment
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michelle

michelleSouth West, WA

  • 10 reviews

Terrible product

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This vacuum cleaner was a replacement of a previous bagless Bosch vacuum which was brilliant. It is supposed to be heavy duty and comes with a large vacuum hose, however this wore out and had holes in it within a couple of weeks just from normal wear. The suction of the vacuum is also effected by the large hose. It doesn't work well even on most powerful setting. It is also noisy for a silent vacuum. I prefer my older model which had room for appliances (the extra heads and nozzles) in the machine and a smaller hose. The cord also winds up when I'm vacuuming which is very annoying. It comes with a self cleaning function which is also annoying as it constantly turns itself off. I can't wait for it to die so I can buy a new one.

1 comment
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Feel Sorry for anyone who was conned by Harvey Norman into buying one!!

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Date PurchasedMar 2016
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Kmr

KmrNorthern Rivers

Very disappointed

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I purchased this vacuum in October 2015 because I wanted a vacuum that was good for timber floors and worked well. From 6 months onwards it stops working and the red light to clean comes on. It now does not work, and filters cleaned and blown out, and I’ve found out that this seems to be a very common problem.
I still have a Kirby I bought 13 years ago that I’ve only ever had the lead replaced, and still works great to this day on the first floor of our house and does our cars too.
The Bosch is just a bulky as a Kirby and is hard to navigate throughout rooms and the cord does not retract easily either.

Date PurchasedOct 2015
1 comment
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Silver Bullet

Silver BulletGold Coast

  • 3 reviews
  • 1 like

A strong vacuum, but, you know, self cleaning issues.

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Date PurchasedAug 2014
Jane

JaneMelbourne

  • 4 reviews

Great vacuum

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We have a dog and she sheds a lot. This vacuum works like magic! It is bagless which is what I’ve been looking for! And the container is huge. But the only downside is it is bit heavy to carry up & down. And the cord can be a little bit longer.

Date PurchasedJun 2015
1 comment
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Julia

JuliaTimaru, NZ

  • 2 reviews

Worst vacuum I have ever owned

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This is the worst vacuum cleaner I have ever had, the suction is pathetic, everything about the bagless canister is flimsy, horrible design to change heads, the so called power head just wraps hair around it. The body of it is clumsy and awkward. Drives me mad how it stops to clean filter all the time. I chose this one as it was recommended for my new Rhino Carpet, but to be honest I am quite worried its not even cleaning it adequately.
Wonder if it is a warranty issue or just the worst vacuum ever? Only 5 months old.

Date PurchasedDec 2017
2 comments
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Julia
Julia

Awful. worst vacuum I have ever owned in the over $500 class.

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Awful. constant maintenance. cleaning filters makes no difference to overall performance. power head is not actually powered so isn't great at dealing with pet hair. Never again. About 12 months old and sending it to live in the shed and buying an alternative. It takes at least 5 times as long to vacuum as it did with my Dyson as it is constantly self cleaning or meditating or whatever the hell it does when the red sensor light is on.

Date PurchasedJul 2017
1 comment
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SusieC

SusieCSydney

I am in the market for a new vacuum cleaner

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Have owned this for about 4 years, there much that is really good, rubbish enters directly into the collection chamber which is unobstructed unlike my previous Dyson. But same problem as everyone else, it keeps stooping to “ clean”, pressurised air for keyboards works but is expensive. Really Bosch, this is very poor and replacement filters are prohibitively expensive.

Date PurchasedAug 2013
1 comment
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Beng

BengCaloundra

Should have bought a Dyson

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I paid more than $500 for this vacuum cleaner and get the red sensor light up after only a few minutes of vacuuming. I have called the help line three times. Cleaned and washed the fillter. Made sure all pipes are clear, cleared the dust in the container. I even removed the hepa filter.

I would expect this to last more than a few years.

I see many other people have made this same mistake and have the same issue.

I will be taking a hammer to mine.

Date PurchasedJan 2015

Weak suction power after 6 months usage

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Mine vacumm Bosch Relaxx'x Prosilence 68 was working very well for 6 months then all of a sudden, it lost suction power.
Say, it was able to pick up a golf ball now it suck 8o% less power.
When open the lid and turn it on, I found the motor is still sucking well, it only loss power at the end of the pipe.
Anyone can help?
Never buy this brand again. Cost a fortune and not working properly is what I can say.

Date PurchasedMar 2016
1 comment
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Piece of crap

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Date PurchasedMay 2016
Becky

BeckyGoonengerry

  • 2 reviews
  • 1 like

Self cleaning fail

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The first year worked perfectly, then suddenly the power cord would only pull out to half of its length Now the self cleaning function goes off every 60 seconds. It does this 3 times before the light goes red permanently and it doesn’t work anymore. This is after I’ve followed all the trouble shooting suggestions. For the price I paid I expected a longer life expectancy.

Date PurchasedJun 2014
1 comment
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Worst vacuum I have ever used

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Date PurchasedSep 2016
1 comment
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Questions & Answers

BBird

BBirdasked

BGS5225AU (All floor specialist, Black)

Any luck with fixing this issue? I love my Bosch appliances but this might end my relationship with them.

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Hi BBird,
Thank you for your comment. If you're BGS5225AU is having an issue with the sensor, cleaning the filters and washing the ones that require it is the only troubleshooting we can recommended. If this is unsuccessful, please contact us on 1300 369 744, and we’ll investigate further for you. Regards, Bosch Home Australia

Jade W.

Jade W.asked

BGS5225AU (All floor specialist, Black)

Was anyones sensor issue resolved? Suction is great but like everyone else, the Bosch sensor is coming on and shutting down my vacuum every 30 seconds. Pretty frustrating.

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Hi Jade,
Thanks for your question regarding the Bosch BGS5225AU.
There certainly have been customer that the sensor issue has been resolved for. Cleaning the filters and washing the ones that require it is the only troubleshooting to try.
If you need any more help, feel free to contact us on 1300 369 744.
Regards,
Bosch Home Australia

Rere
Rere

Tried cleaning filters but sensor still keeps shutting down vac every 30 secs. What an expensive piece of rubbish. I will never buy anthing Bosch again. Worst appliance experience EVER

MauriceC

MauriceCasked

Bosch Relaxx'x and Zoo'o

How to dismantle the turbo head entirely to get in and give it good clean? I know how to remove the round brush but it continues to slow. I know from all my fiddling there is plenty of hair and dust inside the actual head. I have the Zoo Proanimal model

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Hi Maurice,
Thanks for your question regarding the Bosch BCH6ZOOAU.
The only instructions for cleaning the floor tool are what have done. We would recommend doing this after each use for a while to ensure the debris further in has a chance to come loose and go through the appliance as normal.
If you need any more help, feel free to contact us on 1300 369 744.
Regards,
Bosch Home Australia

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