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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.
Suzan LovellSouth-Eastern Region, NSW
- 10 reviews
Suction is great, but poor materials suck
This is still under warranty. I love bagless vacuums, and the power for suction is terrific on this machine. However every time I go to empty the container I struggle for at least 10 minutes trying to wrestle the thing out of this cheap plastic housing without breaking the catches. It's a real pain in the neck and really frustrating. They've got a great machine here but a totally lousy body. Why not spend a few more bucks at the manufacturer stage to make something truly worthwhile.
Purchased in May 2021 for $120.00.
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HollyMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
Great value for money
I love this vacuum cleaner. It was the only decent one in our price range when we moved and its worked beyond my expectations. Weve had it for a year now with no problems. It has great suction and is light enough to move around and easily empty. Just make sure you clean and bang out the filter when you empty the bin
Purchased in June 2021 for $90.00.
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Philips S.Philips
Thanks for taking the time to leave such a kind review, Holly. We're happy to hear the PowerPro has proven to be a trusty vacuum cleaner for you, and hope it continues to be so in the coming years. If... Read more
you're ever in need of assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us on one our social media channels (Facebook and/or Twitter @PhilipsCare). Alternatively, you could reach out to us by phone (AU 1300 363 391, NZ 0800 658 224). Kind regards,Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
NickGilles Plains, South Australia
- 4 reviews
Massive sucktion and cleans floors very well
Purchased this bagless vacuum over a year ago and have used it to clean our house which it dose a fairly good job on. It can pick up dirt from about the middle deep of our carpet and also dose well sucking up our dogs hair. It's easy to also empty with just simple two clicks and into the bin the dust and stuff goes!
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Hey Nick,
Thanks for reaching out and letting us know what you think about your vacuum cleaner. We're happy to hear the vacuum has succeeded in meeting your expectations. Thanks for sharing this and take care! ... Read more
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DaleAdelaide
- 5 reviews
- 1 like
Value for money
Okay we owned this vacuum cleaner for about 8 months was working great for about 6 of those 8 months but then started to lose quite a bit of suction switch was a bit of a let down but over all you do get what you pay for I say buy a decent Dyson that will last years longer
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Philips S.Philips
Hi there,
Thanks for the feedback on this vacuum cleaner. We appreciate the time you took to share this, as it's always good to know what people really think of our products. This way, we can look fo... Read more
r ways to improve it. If you have any questions, kindly reach out to us on 1300 363 391.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
AndrewWA, 6036
- 4 reviews
great little machine
we are really happy with this new vacuum, it works great and comes with all sorts of extra attachments which makes cleaning couches etc really easy. with it being bagless it means that we no longer have to buy extra parts for it all the time and its easy to empty
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Philips S.Philips
Hey there, Andrew,
Great to see you've taken the time to share your experience here with us and the world. ;) And it goes without saying, we're very delighted to hear how you love your new vacuum. A clean home is a happy home! ... Read more
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FlabbergastedSydney
- 6 reviews
- 2 likes
Love it when it works
When I first purchased my Philips vacuum cleaner last September I was over the moon. This vacuum cleaner is light and it's suction was super powerful. However, last week, only 5 months after buying this, the suction does not work. It barely picks up a thing. Have tried cleaning it etc but it's still not working. Waiting to hear back on how this will be rectified. It's a nice practical design. Wish the power would work.
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Philips S.Philips
Thanks for sharing your experience with our PowerPro, Flabbergasted.
We'd like to see if we could make you fall in love with your PowerPro again like you've been last September. Luckily, an issue li... Read more
ke this is easily resolved most of the time. As either the container might be full, or the hose, tube or nozzle is blocked. Could you check this? It might even be the case that the brush is blocked by entangled hair.Hi there. Yes I did check all of the above. It turns out the small foam filter at the back fills up quickly. So chatted with the company I purchased it from and now after patting the dust out, it works again. It's a great vacuum barr this. Thanks
Philips S.Philips
Hi there, Thanks for your feedback. Great to hear that the matter is now resolved.
Have a great day!
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anna cadelaide
- 5 reviews
- 7 likes
Great little sucker
Very strong suction, sometimes lifts the carpet it tries so hard! It does unfortunately suck up all kinds of things, like curtains and blankets from afar because it is so strong. It is light, but not the easiest to move around, constantly flipping itself when turning. I find it easier to just carry the thing by its handle to the vacuum destination. I'm only cleaning a small 2 bedroom unit though, so this problem may be amplified in larger houses. The filter is a bit of a pain to clean, but considering I don't have to deal with bags anymore, thats quite fine by me.
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Mitchell HargreavesWA, 6163
- 3 reviews
Decent price for a decent vacuum
Never needed a exspensive vacuum due to living alone though this product exceeds its value, high powered, durable and easy to move. Only negative is the noise which can turn very high pitched if the barrel is slightly out of place ! Clean my house which is carpet perfectly and also my car so don't have to pay for car cleaning services every month or so.
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Hi Mitchell,
Thanks for taking the time to share this review with us. That's very much appreciated. Glad to hear you are satisfied. If you have any other questions, you know where to find us.... Read more
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izzyDarwin
- 4 reviews
Because of my low immune system its just great even when you empty it no dust blows everywhere.the s
Because of my immune deficiency the vacuum has been a god send
It is worth every cent i paid.i would recommend people with disabilities as well to use.because it is light and very flexible for someone in a wheelchair to give them more independence they can save money on cleaners.
Also the cost is compatible with our pension payments.
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Thanks for the positive review, Izzy! Great to hear you love our Vacuum Cleaner so much. Have a wonderful day.
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The Philips Australia Team
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VickstersSydney
- 2 reviews
Very poor product
Suction is lousy im fact there isnt any. Crappy product doesnt do its job. Terrible. The lead is very long tho. So you vsn use just one socket for the whole of downstairs. And tbe same for upstairs. Its just a shame that the suction is so poor as otherwise it would be good.
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Philips S.Philips
Hello, we're sorry to hear that the product didn't meet up to your expectations. We advise you to call us on 1300 363 391 for further assistance. We like to get in touch and see if we can help you.
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KikieNorth-West & West coast, TAS
- 7 reviews
It is good on tiles but not good on carpets
My Dyson upright vacuum cleaner was being serviced and I thought I would get this vacuum cleaner for the time being. I have dogs and this vacuum cleaner did NOTHING to suck up the dog hairs - especially on the carpets. My cordless Dyson does a better job than this one one carpets.
I suppose for the price one can't expect too much
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Hi Kikie,
Thanks for your message on Product Review. We're sorry to hear you're a bit disappointed in your Philips vacuum cleaner. How long have you been using the appliance? Do you have difficulty ... Read more
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CJOSSydney
No Suction!! Dont waste your money on this!!
Bought this from Godfreys after reading hunderds of good review for this vacuum. Very disappointed with Philips, the vacuum does not have any suction while using the combination floor head and doesn't pick up hair/thread etc. What would normally take me 10 minutes to vacuum, takes around 30-40 minutes with this so called Powerpro. Can't believe that a trusted brand like Philips can make a product like this. Never buying Philips products ever..
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Hello,
We're sorry to hear that this vacuum cleaner didn't really meet your expectations. It might be possible that the lid of the dust container has not been placed correctly. Did you also check i... Read more
f there is any dirt in the filter or an object stuck in the nozzle, the tube or the hose? That might cause this issue as well. If this doesn't help you out, we kindly ask you to reach out to our product specialist at 1300 363 391. They might be able to assist you further with this.Thank you for getting back, I checked the above as suggested and tried again. Had to pick up a bunch of hair with hand..
Philips S.Philips
Hi there,
So we're correct that the tips provided weren't able to fix the issue? In that case, we would recommend you to contact our experts for further assistance. You can call call them at 1300 363 391. :) ... Read more
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1 year no problems.
It really can take a beating as I managed to clog it with fine masonry dust (about 1 kilo) until zero suction, which meant I had to wash the filter (foam + 1st HEPA) with soapy water about 3 times, but it works like new right now. There is some maintenance to it, but cleaning or replacing old style vacuum bags is similar in work done and usually more messy, the cleaning I hated especially as I usually had to take a shower afterwards, now I do this indoors. Also recovering earrings or small stuff is easy. I have no negatives at this point and really hope it will last.
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Philips S.Philips
Hi DCa, thanks for the kind words about our FC8473/72. It is quite a powerful machine indeed! It is great to hear that you do take the maintenance seriously, as this could definitely help with prolong... Read more
ing the life of your FC8473/72. Kind regards, The Philips Australia TeamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Great Vacuum Cleaner - But Without Filters, Useless
We bought our cleaner from Godfreys a few months ago, and we're very impressed with it. It has great suction, and it's size makes it so handy and easy to move, even for cleaning the car.
As it seems that replacement filters are unobtainable in Australia, we're returning it to Godfreys - wish they had told us when we purchased it. We'll buy a different brand somewhere else.
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Philips S.Philips
Hi Skip. Thank you for your review, good to read you're satisfied with the vacuum cleaner! Please don't return it yet, the filters can be found here: http://sselectronics.com.au/883805801010/Kit-FC805... Read more
8_or_01-FILTER-REPLACEMENT-FILTER/pd.php. Kind regards, The Philips Australia Team.Saeco International Group (sselectronics) don't have any filters either
Philips S.Philips
Hey Skip, when did you check the stock? If you follow the link, the filters are in stock. If you can't find the filters and you are in Australia, please call our Consumer Care Team by calling 1300 363... Read more
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suction power
Is horrible. The sales man tell me is very powerful, initial is very strong, but less then 3 mths the suction power drop alot. The filter very easy get dirty too, and couldn't get it at any department store too, very disappointed. Is not true what the promoter told me. Will never get Philips vacuum again.
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Hi there,
We're sorry to hear our product didn't meet your expectations. Perhaps the information on this page may be helpful for you: http://philips.to/1IduSnE. ... Read more
If you have any further questions, or would like to speak to one of our product specialists (provided you're based in Australia), feel free to reach out to us via 1300 363 391. Kind regards, The Philips Australia TeamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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JessieBrisbane
- 3 reviews
- PowerPro FC8473/72
- Verified purchase
So far so good
Nearly bought a different brands because the salesman of the store strongly recommended. So glad my partner stuck with Philips. First thing I did was vacuum the mattress and I can see how much dusts I was sleeping on before! Ewww! It also picks up everything on the floor. Very happy with it so far. Hopefully is not too hard to find the filters.
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Philips S.Philips
Hi Jessie. Your local retailer such as Harvey Norman or The Good Guys should have the accessory for you; if not available we can assist you in ordering the accessories via our spare parts distributor.
Thank you.
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Great I love it
I purchased the Philips PowerPro Compact Parquet, it was on sale and cost $100. I love it I have all hardwood floors and they are a pain to keep looking nice. They look great but get very dusty quickly. This vacuum cleaner comes with it's own head to do hard wood or floating timber floors.You also get a head for carpet, a long 6 miter cord, on board attachment holder and it is light to use. I had to pay $40 to buy a head for parquet floor to fit my old vacuum cleaner, then the expensive of bags and no more buying bags they are $13.95 for 5. I love this vacuum cleaner and it comes with a two year warranty as well and a bargain.
Light, long cord, on board tools and hard wood floor head.
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Hi Karren01, great to hear you are loving your Philips vac. If you ever have any questions, please email us ([email protected]) or if you prefer please call us on 1300 363 391. Enjoy your ... Read more
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Questions & Answers
Daniasked
Hi,
I'm seriously so in love with my vacuum cleaner (Philips PowerPro Compact 1800W) that I feel like a 1950's wife bragging about how good it is! I have used so many, have a dog and have never had anything that sucks everything with so much power! The only problem I've had is that the hose got stuck under my couch a month ago and when I tried to pull it out, it snapped off :( I had to use tape but it is no longer effortless and I find I am struggling holding it together whilst trying to clean. I have had a look online and can't find anywhere to buy a new hose. Is there anyway I can replace this or am I doomed to holding tightly whilst cleaning, or re buying again? :( Please help! A very big Philips fan!
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Philips S.Philips
Hi Dani, we’re so flattered to hear about your enthusiasm for our lovely PowerPro Compact. :) We would love to see that after the unfortunate couch incident, you’d be able again to feel proud and self-assured again when it comes to vacuum cleaning. Therefore we’d like to recommend the following phone number: 1300 363 391. Our colleagues over there would also like to see you smiling again and will do their utmost to help you locating a new hose. Thank you for reaching out to us!
Kind regards,
The Philips Australia Team
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Hello Susan,
We regret hearing you're constantly struggling emptying the container. It should be really simple to slide it out of the body by pressing the grey button. Can you check if the parts wher... Read more
e the two of them connect are damaged in any way? Otherwise it may be wise to contact our colleagues at 1300 363 391 for further assistance. Thanks for sharing your feedback with us, it's duly noted.