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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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Wadzanai

Wadzanai

  • 6 reviews

Robust build

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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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Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Tiles
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Anon

AnonQueensland

Absolute Rubbish

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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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Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
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Value for Money
Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Tiles and Wood
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Karcher fc5 give it miss, just buy a steamer and wet and dry vac

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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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Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Monthly
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Wood
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Paul G.

Paul G.Sydney, NSW

  • 7 reviews

Great so far. But it isn't perfect.

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Purchased in February 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$349.00.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Weekly
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Tiles and Wood
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Ray

RayHunter Region, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Cleans floor great, but machine doesn't last

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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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Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Weekly
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Wood
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Maggie

MaggieGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 15 reviews

Great idea for timber floors but leaves very streaky and patchy floors

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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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Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Weekly
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Wood
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Peter

PeterSouth East Queensland, QLD

Was good for a month

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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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Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Tiles
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Worked well at first

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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.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Weekly
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Wood
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Pat_Noye

Pat_NoyeCentral Queensland, QLD

  • 3 reviews

Would not buy again

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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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Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Tiles
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raf

rafSydney, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Not sure who to believe ?

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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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Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Rarely
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Tiles
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Jane V.

Jane V.Central Queensland, QLD

I have no idea what I did before I had the FC5!

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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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Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Linoleum, Tiles and Wood
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Amazing

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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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Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Weekly
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Tiles
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bb215

bb215Sydney, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Absolute rubbish

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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.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Tiles
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MARY MARSHALL

MARY MARSHALLGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 3 reviews

So Disappointed

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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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Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Linoleum
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Great floor cleaner...We love it.

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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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Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Weekly
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Tiles
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Worthless

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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.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Tiles
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ghop

ghopAU

  • 5 reviews

A stain on the Karcher brand

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Purchased in April 2021 at Mitre 10 for A$298.00.

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Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Weekly
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Tiles
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Total rubbish

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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.

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

RoscopePeel, WA

  • 3 reviews

Worst product ever

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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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Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Weekly
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Linoleum
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Disgrace of a Product

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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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Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Rarely
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Wood
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Questions & Answers

Hasse

Hasseasked

FC5 Corded

Why is water not coming through?

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Peter
Peter

The water flow is fine but the rollers don’t turn so the bearings are stuck

Hasse
Hasse

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 Packer

Sue Packerasked

FC5 Corded

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.

Natalie K.asked

FC5 Corded

Can u use the vacuum as just a vacuum as well?? (So Im not mopping every time I wanna clean up)
Thanks

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Tony P.
Tony P.

Hi Nat
The vacuum part of this product only relates to it sucking up the water as it mops.

BingoBingo
BingoBingo

If you want to do that, you're best going for the Bissell Crosswave

Natalie K.
Natalie K.

Oakey dokey!! Thanks Brad ;-)

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