Canister Kitchen

Electrolux EL6988E Oxygen Canister Vacuum
From Electrolux

List Price: $430.00

Price: $327.00

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Ships from and sold by HCcost

21 new or used available from $179.00

Average customer review:

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7690 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: White/Tangerine
• Brand: Electrolux
• Model: EL6988E
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.00″ h x
  12.00″ w x
  18.00″ l,
  13.00 pounds

Features

• Hygenic Cleaning – Patented s-bag traps the dust for easy disposal. HEPA filtration traps dust and allergens
• Superior Versatility – Uninterrupted above-floor cleaning is simple with tools stored in the handle and a telescopic wand
• Convenient Controls – Carpet and bare floor controls are at your fingertips, and the automatic cord rewind means no bending to wrap and untangle cords
• Quiet Operations – Using “V” belt technology, the Deep Clean powerhead delivers deep cleaning without the noise
• Designed with an innovative electronic dust bag indicator that informs you when to change the bag to eliminate dust overflow and keep the dirt away from your family

Customer Reviews

Much better than Kenmore

This vacuum is so much better than the Kenmore it replaced. Kenmore is always highly rated in Consumer Reports Magazine (this one was also highly rated), but I found the construction of our last Kenmore upright vacuum to be very poor. The connection between the hose and the wand for using the hardwood floor brush depended on two little plastic nubs on the hose. These broke off after a few months. The wand was forever getting loose.

In contrast the Electrolux Oxygen canister model has a mechanical positive click mechanism for the wand. The accessories (including the hardwood floor brush) is by friction, but it sticks on very securely and I expect it will keep working well in the future.

We picked this instead of the 2 times as expensive Miele. We’ve had it a couple of months; so far it is working great.

Electrolux Oxygen El6988E

I have had this vacuum less than 6 months, literally used it maybe 14 times. The plastic piece, where the head swivels, in the power head broke off completely. This vacuum was used by one adult and not abused in any way. When I took it for repair, the repairman said it is a common problem with this model’s power head.

Buyer beware!

Compared to Kenmore: Better and Worse

We had two mid-range Kenmore canister vacs prior to this.

The Electrolux Oxygen (EL6988E) is many ways better and many ways worse.

Check out the list for what matters most to you.

Prices bounce around. Low tide for this model is about 325 delivered.

Better:

* Quieter (significantly)

– Power head pivots in both directions and has larger wheels. Easier to maneuver.

– Wand length adjusts (34″ to 47″)

– 2-year warranty (vs 1-year for Kenmore)

– LED headlights & height indicator

– Bag-full indicator light (Kenmore’s is less visible)

Toss-up:

– Suction is quite good

– 3rd party bags: 36 Oxygen Vacuum Bags are available at 50% savings (as with Kenmore)

– Auto shut-off when motor overheats or power head stalls

– Weight: 22.8 lbs (16.9 without power head). Kenmore is 21.5 lbs (16.3)

– Floor Brush: Electrolux is 60 % wider (13.7″ vs 8.5″) (but suction is less concentrated)

– Both Kenmores died after 5.5 years. Will Electrolux last longer?

Worse:

* Cord is only 20.3 ft long (Kenmore is 30% longer. 26.5 ft. Very handy.)

* Dust bag is 40% smaller (appx 180 vs 300 cu. in.) (More expense, more hassle)

* Hose is flimsy (Big difference vs Kenmore) (and replacement is $47)

* Lacks swivel hose mount on base unit. (Hose kinks and will eventually crack)

* Power switch is on the base, not the handle. (and is easily confused with the cord-retract button)

* Floor brush can’t be stored on-board (Small nozzle & furniture brush store on the wand handle)

– Manual is less useful. Fewer tips & troubleshooting details. Doesn’t include full parts diagram & part numbers. Electrolux provides fewer product specifications at their Web site.

I am comparing to a 2005 Kenmore mid-range vac. Current models may differ.

Summary: A good vac with lots of flaws: 3.5 stars.

Product Description

Includes Oxygen Canister Vacuum – EL6988E-R, Tools Included: Electric hose (direct connect), Deep Clean Power Head, integrated wands, bare floor brush, crevice tool, upholstery tool, dusting brush, (1) Canister Bag – EL200, (1) HEPA H12 Filter – EL012W

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