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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.
Wadzanai
- 6 reviews
Robust build
I use it on ceramic tiles and it does not do a good job as an ordinary mop on floors that are heavily soiled. You have to redo which is quite an inconvenience. For the price I am disappointed on its performance though it has a well built structure that makes it durable. I am stuck with it for a while in that regard.
Purchased in November 2021 at Myer for A$296.65.
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AnonQueensland
- FC5 Corded
- Verified purchase
Absolute Rubbish
My husband purchased this for me in May 2018. I have had nothing but problems with it - it has now gone in the rubbish bin. It does not clean into edges & corners as stated by Karcher. One of the mop rollers stripped the fabric off the first time I used it. I have to soak the rollers before using otherwise they screech like mad, using 50ml in the stand is useless. Now the motor has packed up. I thought Karcher were supposed to be good quality, but I am very disappointed. I have not tried to return it as the warranty states that if bought with a business card the warranty is only 3 months. I would have given no stars if there was an option.
Purchased in May 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$278.00.
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Karcher fc5 give it miss, just buy a steamer and wet and dry vac
This is the 2nd replacement ive had, now this has the same problem with motor bearings not spinning, back 2 the shop again, only using lightly, emptying and cleaned every time after use, very poor design, usually love my karcher products, not this one, money back this time i think
Purchased in May 2021 for A$250.00.
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Paul G.Sydney, NSW
- 7 reviews
Great so far. But it isn't perfect.
Easy to assemble. For those looking to buy there are two different version. Fc5 is a corded unit and cheaper than fc3 which is cordless.
Quite a heavy unit vs what I was expecting and the supplied stand is absolutely needed. The weight makes sense for it's functionality.
Two tanks. Freshwater is quite small vs the waste water which means frequent changes each 20mins. The waste water is real dirty so it indicates it cleans well.
Some issues...stubborn marks need several SLOW passes. Sticky issues won't be picked up but general hair dust etc...Read more
is. Dirty floors must be vacd first to b fair. The instructions for detergent etc is confusing. The sample supplied is very small. You do not need to buy their product and I find is leaves a haze no matter how little is used. My tip. Floor cleaner any grand and use approx 5ml.....no more.Purchased in February 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$349.00.
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RayHunter Region, NSW
- 2 reviews
Cleans floor great, but machine doesn't last
18 months old worked great clean great. Now the two bearings in the head have seized, causing the drive belt to break. Lost warranty, so carefully checked it out. Have no option's left. $370. 00 gone. Bought this product thinking it will be made properly. Seals in the head must let water in to seize the bearings. Use the cleaning product reconmended by karcher.
Purchased at Bunnings Warehouse for A$370.00.
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MaggieGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 15 reviews
Great idea for timber floors but leaves very streaky and patchy floors
I have parquet timber floors and purchased this approx 8 weeks ago as I can’ t use steam. Very disappointed as it leaves streaks and blotches on the floor. I used Karcher products in the water as they suggest. I will phone the Company but now have gone back to my I Robot floor cleaner.
Purchased in November 2021 at Harvey Norman.
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PeterSouth East Queensland, QLD
Was good for a month
The rollers stopped working and looks like its not made to last as the bearings seized up and will never run again very disappointed with something that has a decent idea
Purchased in August 2021 for A$250.00.
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Worked well at first
We have dogs so got the FC5 and in fairness it worked well at first. Now its just over a year old and I would say its been used 50 times and does not dispense water anymore so its back to the mop and bucket.
Shame it does not last long so dont waste your money on this cleaner, I have noticed the positive reviews but from what Ive seen they have not had the cleaner very long. Karcher jet washers are brilliant but this product really let their good name down.
I would highly recommend you do NOT buy this product
Purchased for A$199.99.
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Pat_NoyeCentral Queensland, QLD
- 3 reviews
Would not buy again
Have other Karcher products, but this one leaves me cold. Won't use it again. Am going back to my steam cleaner so much better. Still have to clean some marks off the floor as the vac mop won't remove them.
Purchased in November 2021.
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rafSydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
Not sure who to believe ?
Not sure who to believe ?
The positive or the negative reviews ??? there are a lot of negative reviews bot only few positive so not sure who to believe. very difficult decision
Purchased in January 2021 for A$200.00.
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Jane V.Central Queensland, QLD
I have no idea what I did before I had the FC5!
A mixture of hardwood, tiles and Lino this has no problem changing surfaces. We all have long black and its picked up without the tangles you get around the brushes in a conventional vacuum. Dries quickly; thorough job.
Purchased in November 2021 at Flybuys.
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Amazing
After spending hundreds of dollars on other cleaners, this machine does all I wanted with hi shine tiles it does it streak free and leaves my tiles sparkling clean, works great cleaning grout lines.
Purchased in October 2021 at Mitre 10 for A$279.00.
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bb215Sydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
Absolute rubbish
Had 3 of these from bunnings. First one we thought was great, it worked for 4 months and stopped spraying water, exchanged for a new one, lasted a week with it making grinding noises. Exchanged again and the 3rd one, the rollers wouldnt stay on.
Save your money and avoid.
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MARY MARSHALLGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 3 reviews
So Disappointed
Bought my first one last year, within 2 months the rollers stopped working and there was a terrible noise.
Sent back and received a new one, a year later the new one just stopped working altogether, took it back only to find out from my Bunnings that their is a recall on them, never contacted by Karcher. Not Happy at all.
Purchased in May 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$400.00.
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Great floor cleaner...We love it.
Now this does thing does what it is meant to and it cleans floors very well and fast. Buy it direct from Karcher.. No warranty Issues that way, straight swap.
Purchased in August 2021 at Karcher Geebung. for A$349.00.
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Worthless
This is a massive piece of junk. Save your money and do not buy! The main selling point of this product is supposed to be that it vacuums as it mops eliminating the need to vacuum first, but this is a blatant lie. It only moves debris around the floor, especially pet hair which it does not pick up at all. Do not buy unless you're happy spending $300+ for a glorified mop as this product is false advertising re: vacuuming.
Purchased in September 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$300.00.
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ghopAU
- 5 reviews
A stain on the Karcher brand
I brought this product as Karcher is usually known as a quality brand, this product has put me off Karcher for life, my $40 Kmart steam mop has it all over this product
Positives:
- It vacuums as it mops eliminating need to vaccuum first
- Cord is decent long length
Negatives:
- Expensive
- Very heavy and clunky and difficult to maneuver with ease, older people would struggle with it
- Does not self stand and have to lean it against furniture, comes with a separate stand that you have to walk back over the wet floor to reach
- Fairly noisy
- Small water tank capacity, once full of dirty water it starts leaking back over the floor you just cleaned. The water tank also stinks if you don't clean it out thoroughly after each use...Read more
Purchased in April 2021 at Mitre 10 for A$298.00.
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Total rubbish
Been back for repair so many times I have lost count now they say it's my fault and fell apart see pic and I am going to have to go to court to get my money back!!
Purchased in January 2021 for A$200.00.
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RoscopePeel, WA
- 3 reviews
Worst product ever
Problems from the start. I am 185cm tall and had to crouch just to get the brushes to turn. It worked for 2 months then brushes stopped spinning. Found that the rubber strip had come loose and jammed up the rollers. There is no way to refix the strip to the unit as it is machine pressed on. I'll never buy a Karcher product again!!
Purchased in September 2021 at Harvey Norman Retail Stores - Appliances for A$390.00.
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Disgrace of a Product
Used literally 5 times. Motor has the capacity of a small toy, roller threads are cheap plastic. I should be charging Karcher for Mental trauma support. Get your act together and value the reputation of your company...
Purchased in July 2021 at home show for A$350.00.
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Questions & Answers
Hasseasked
Why is water not coming through?
2 answers
The water flow is fine but the rollers don’t turn so the bearings are stuck
The rollers are turning perfectly, but they are NOT getting any of the cleaning solution, there must be a blockage in the tube from the bottle but I can’t work out
how to unblock the tube. The water gets out of the bottle without problem.
Sue Packerasked
Just tried this for the first time and using on laminate floors (grey). It appears to clean but leaves roller streak lines. We have followed the manufactures recommendations about moistening the roller and using the correct product for our flooring and to no avail. Any advice?
No answers
Natalie K.asked
Can u use the vacuum as just a vacuum as well?? (So Im not mopping every time I wanna clean up)
Thanks
3 answers
Hi Nat
The vacuum part of this product only relates to it sucking up the water as it mops.
If you want to do that, you're best going for the Bissell Crosswave
Oakey dokey!! Thanks Brad ;-)
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