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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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61 reviews
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  • Build Quality
    2.7 (14)
  • Value for Money
    3.0 (14)
  • Ease of Use
    3.1 (14)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    2.8 (14)
  • Product is used
    • Several times a week (9)
    • Weekly (4)
    • Rarely (1)
    • Daily (1)
  • Noise Level
    2.6 (14)
  • Pet OwnerYes (5) · No (10)
  • Clogging Issues Yes (4) · No (9)
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Danii F.

Danii F.

  • 3 reviews

This sucks... GOOD!

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For a $55 this is a good vacuum, has changeable suction dial which makes it perfect for everything! It is plastic instead of metal which makes it lighter and easier to use. Works well on hard floors and carpets, can lift up the edge of the rug it's that powerful!

Purchased in April 2021 at BigW for $55.00.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet, Tiles and Wood
Clogging Issues No
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sev01

sev01MELBOURNE

  • 9 reviews

I plugged it in! And Just blew up!!!

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I was excited to use my new vacuum. I plugged it in and blew up! I was in a shock! Shortest ever lasting appliance electrical good. I had K-Mart one and used for a long time...

P.S. I have just read now here. Her lasted one day. She is lucky :-) Wow! I am not the exception then. At least I heard a noise for a moment. It worked for a second :-)

Purchased in April 2021 for $55.00.

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Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Weekly
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet
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Anonymous

AnonymousKatoomba

  • 3 reviews

Worked properly for a day

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When this vacuum was first bought for the household, I was amazed at the power it had. After a day or two, it was not nearly as strong as when I first bought it. I’ve cleaned out the filter and everything but it won’t go back to normal. It’s been about a month and now it suddenly won’t turn on? Such a waste of money, I’m honestly shocked. $20 vacuum cleaners would be better than this. Ive used this vacuum on both carpet and hard floors. It doesn’t suck up anything, just moves it around the floor.

Purchased in February 2021 at Big W for $55.00.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet and Linoleum
Clogging Issues Yes
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good efficacy but not durable

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we use it at home weekly, we don't have pets and no children, it was light weight so no problem moving it around, not very noisy,clean floor (ceramics) and rugs really easily and efficiently and never had any issue with clogging. but after three months of use suddenly it just stopped working after 15mins of working and didn't turn on again.

Purchased for $55.00.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Weekly
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet, Tiles and Wood
Clogging Issues No
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Bright sight

Bright sightPerth, WA

  • 8 reviews
  • Verified purchase

It does what I bought it for

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It is ok and easy vacuum cleaner to empty it. I use it quite often. It is convenient and it is a great product and vacuum cleaner for a small apartment.

Purchased in June 2021 at Big W.

Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet
Clogging Issues No
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Sera

Sera

  • 3 reviews

Wasn't what I expected

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I used this on floorboards, And it struggled.. I then used it on carpet and it just dragged the junk around with me.
The hose is also rather short, Which so am I.. So, i has to literally carry it

Purchased in November 2021 at Big W for $58.00.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet, Tiles and Wood
Clogging Issues Yes
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Emily W.

Emily W.South East Queensland, QLD

  • 2 reviews

DO NOT BUY!!!

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I bought this vacuum and I used it once and I will never use it again, I have hard wood floors as well as carpet and it didn’t suck up any dirt, it was just pushing it around. Stay away from this vacuum cleaner

Purchased in August 2021 at Big W.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Rarely
Floor Type Carpet and Wood
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Luke Blue Ve SS.

Luke Blue Ve SS.Perth, WA

  • 2 reviews

Did as it was supposed too, didn’t exceed my expectations.

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I have carpets and wooden floors it was good for both applications although the vacuum didn’t seem to pick up the fine dust from the plush pile carpets I will use again and review its progress further.

Purchased in September 2021 at Kmart Online Store for $79.00.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet and Wood
Clogging Issues Yes
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Tracey

TraceyDarwin, NT

Not going crazy !

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Am glad to find not going crazy & that other customers are having the turn it’s self off fault.
Doing the vacuuming is hard enough without a machine that turns itself off every 2 minutes.

Product is used Weekly
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
Clogging Issues No
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Lisa B

Lisa BHunter Region, NSW

  • 7 reviews

Contempo bagless Vacuum

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This vacuum has great suction and is cheap to purchase has 2L Dust compacity, 1800w Power thats adjustable, has retractable cord comes with floor brush and crevice nozzle to reach hard areas making it easy to clean.Works great!

Purchased at Big W for $55.00.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet
Clogging Issues No
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Giantkiller

GiantkillerMid North Coast, NSW

  • 4 reviews
  • 1 like

A great product at a very acceptable price.

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This Contempo Bagless Vacuum Cleaner was purchased about a year ago, by myself, and works very well on both carpets and tile flooring. It came at a great price, has 2years warranty, and is easily emptied. My only criticism, be it a small problem, it can tip over without righting itself, but is easily righted to keep it working. All in all, an agreeable price, a good performer, with a bonus 2year warranty.

Purchased in September 2021 for $46.00.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Weekly
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
Clogging Issues No
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sean71

sean71Greater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

  • 2 reviews

excellent for price

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I purchased this vac for my daughter who is at Uni. It was a great price and the power was excellent. It was easy to empty unlike many other Vacs. My daughter is very happy.

Purchased in April 2021 at Kmart Retail Stores for $100.00.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Daily
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
Clogging Issues No
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Shez

ShezVictoria

  • 2 reviews

Not Impressed Sh*t

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I purchased this vacuum cleaner a month ago, was happy vacuumed the carpet beautifully, however, today started to vacuum at 1700 hrs and finished at 2000 hrs not impressed kept cutting off every two minutes had to wait 30 minutes for it to cool down.

Purchased in February 2021 at Big W Retail Stores for $48.00.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet
Clogging Issues No
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Porter

PorterNorthern Region, NSW

  • 2 reviews

It is s—t

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I have had this vacuum since November 2018 and every time iv used it, its overheated and shut down. This is the second time iv bought this vacuum, giving it the benefit of doubt but again its stops working after 2 minutes. I do not recommend getting this vacuum if u want it lasting more then a month.

Purchased in November 2021 at Big W Online Store for $49.00.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet and Linoleum
Clogging Issues Yes
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DaleL

DaleLSurfers Paradise

  • 3 reviews

Cheap easy to use.

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Purchased this vacuum two years ago for a two bedroom apartment. Bedrooms carpeted and the rest tiles. I have found it easy to use, it has a dial to increase or decrease the suction, and handles both surfaces well. There has been no loss of suction as long as you clean the filters on a regular basis . Yes it is cheap and it’s build shows it but having said that the only thing that annoys me is the short power cord. I’d recommend it for small places. For $50 I haven’t regretted buying it. Just don’t expect the performance of an expensive machine.

Purchased in November 2021 at Big W Retail Stores for $49.00.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
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STP

STPSydney, NSW

  • 3 reviews

Good product

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I use on a carpet floor and tiles as well for a 2bhk home...
Does a fairly good job.Something that i really liked about this product is the fact that it has settings to lower and increase the suctioning of vacuum as per need...was a bane when i was using it while me 4mo old bub was sleeping.
Havnt faced any issues so far in past 4 months or so.

Purchased in September 2021 for $50.00.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
Clogging Issues No
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Crap vacuum...

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Needed an affordable vacuum... seemed great at first but overheats within minutes and then can't use it for hrs. The hose always falls off... it sounds like a jet plane and doesn't even pick up stuff like it did when I first got it... suction is crap. Only had it for a couple of months....

Date PurchasedNov 2018

Won't last long

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Purchased 2months ago was great at first up until recently the suction has lessened a lot, I'm having to go over things two or three times. Suction is strong when you first purchase product it would've been nice if it stayed like that for at least a year. Mum had the same vacuum and the exact thing happened to hers.

Date PurchasedOct 2018
Annoyed customer

Annoyed customerTamworth

  • 6 reviews

Stay clear

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Have had three of these vacuum cleaners each time they overheated and stopped when you empty vacuum cleaner it doesn't click back in place clips break easily took vacuum cleaner back to store was given a replacement but still had problems it's best to pay the extra and buy a good quality vacuum cleaner

Date PurchasedJun 2017
Vinny

VinnyMelbourne

  • 4 reviews
  • Verified purchase

Very good for the value

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When I looked for the cheapest one found this one from bigw... i thought the cheapest one would not work so effective.. but this vacuum cleaner cleans up really great.. its light weight and portable and the best part is it's bagless where you could save few more bucks aside...

Date PurchasedJun 2018
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Questions & Answers

Gail M.

Gail M.asked

Where can I find an instruction book for contempo bagless vacuum cleaner?

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Fired Up
Fired Up

Big W should be able to assist

Lauraine P.

Lauraine P.asked

Where do I bye spare parts for contempo vaccum cleaners

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Fired Up
Fired Up

Bye? Ask Big W

Brett Willcox

Brett Willcoxasked

I need replacement filters for contempo 1800W bagels vacuum cleaner please, can you help me?

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Brett Willcox
Brett Willcox

Bagless sorry

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