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cmj1210
12-26-2016, 08:57 AM
We have a new home & I am having an issue vacuuming my carpet. It is like trying to push a Mack truck. I have tried 2 different vacuums & it is still ridiculously hard to push. Does anyone else experience this problem? Any suggestions would be appreciated.


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raynan
12-26-2016, 08:58 AM
Have you adjusted the height on the vacuums on the bottom. Sometimes they have a pile adjustment.
cmj1210
12-26-2016, 09:23 AM
Have you adjusted the height on the vacuums on the bottom. Sometimes they have a pile adjustment.



Yes they are adjusted. I first thought it was the humidity but I am finding out now that is not the case.


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784caroline
12-26-2016, 09:23 AM
Sounds like you need an ORECK. Standard new home carpets are not that plush...you should be able to get through it with little problem. Adjust the height of your vacuum as previously suggested.
cmj1210
12-26-2016, 09:26 AM
Sounds like you need an ORECK. Standard new home carpets are not that plush...you should be able to get through it with little problem. Adjust the height of your vacuum as previously suggested.



One of the vacuums I tried is an Oreck


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jimnc
12-26-2016, 09:30 AM
Call The Villages warranty department and explain what's happening. Perhaps there is a problem with the padding.
They should send someone out to check.
Investment Painting Contractors
12-26-2016, 09:54 AM
We have a new home & I am having an issue vacuuming my carpet. It is like trying to push a Mack truck. I have tried 2 different vacuums & it is still ridiculously hard to push. Does anyone else experience this problem? Any suggestions would be appreciated.


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After you reset the pile adjustment did you make sure the belt wasn't broke? Turn the vacuum over and see if the brushes are spinning. Len & Mary
NotGolfer
12-26-2016, 10:08 AM
It sounds more like a vacuum issue than a carpet one. When that's happened with our vacuum...it was a broken belt.
cmj1210
12-26-2016, 10:17 AM
After you reset the pile adjustment did you make sure the belt wasn't broke? Turn the vacuum over and see if the brushes are spinning. Len & Mary



Both were brand new vacuums. They work fine in my tile floors. Thought is was the Oreck so we bought a Shark.


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Chatbrat
12-26-2016, 10:21 AM
get rid of the carpet & install wood or laminate--it will be a lot cheaper & healthier in the long run
Investment Painting Contractors
12-26-2016, 10:21 AM
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Investment Painting Contractors
12-26-2016, 10:28 AM
DO you want me to take a look at them for you? Call me 352-205-8213 Len

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dewilson58
12-26-2016, 10:29 AM
I agree.............it's probably a vacuum issue, not a carpet.

I have a Red Devil and that's how I get my cardio.

Random thought........check with your neighbors. Sounds like you are in a new village (nice you said new house). See if they are having the same issue, if not, borrow their vacuum.
cmj1210
12-26-2016, 10:34 AM
I agree.............it's probably a vacuum issue, not a carpet.



I have a Red Devil and that's how I get my cardio.



Random thought........check with your neighbors. Sounds like you are in a new village (nice you said new house). See if they are having the same issue, if not, borrow their vacuum.



Actually we have owned the house for 2 years but just moved in full time. When we were here 3x a year we vacuumed before we left but thought it might be the humidity. Most of my neighbors are away but that was also a thought. We plan on replacing in the near future but not just yet.


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cmj1210
12-26-2016, 10:37 AM
NO CHARGE Merry Christmas



Thank you but my husband is extremely mechanically inclined so he has checked them out. That's why we can't understand that it would be both vacuums & both brand new. It just doesn't make sense.


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Carla B
12-26-2016, 11:07 AM
A suggestion: Bring your vacuum cleaners to my house and try them on my 8-year-old carpet to see if you get the same result.
Walker2468
12-26-2016, 12:33 PM
Don't use the carpet setting on the vacuum, use the lighter setting for floors. We had the same Robles.
cmj1210
12-26-2016, 01:47 PM
Thank you all. We figured it out. There was a suction adjustment on my Shark so that is much better. The Oreck is hopeless. Thanks for helping me figure this out. [emoji6]


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Bogie Shooter
12-26-2016, 02:26 PM
Many time reading the manual helps.................................
cmj1210
12-26-2016, 03:12 PM
Many time reading the manual helps.................................



Seriously [emoji15]


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CWGUY
12-26-2016, 04:23 PM
Seriously [emoji15]


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My guess would be "yes" :icon_wink:
Rango
12-26-2016, 04:28 PM
I have the same problem. Have 2 different vacuums. What I do, is pull the vacuum towards you, while slightly pushing down on the handle thus raising the vacuum slightly. One of our vacs. has adjustable suction, but if you adjust it so it won't "grab' the carpet it won't pick up the dirt.
Our carpet is just too deep. We just hope it wears out fast.
cmj1210
12-26-2016, 05:47 PM
I have the same problem. Have 2 different vacuums. What I do, is pull the vacuum towards you, while slightly pushing down on the handle thus raising the vacuum slightly. One of our vacs. has adjustable suction, but if you adjust it so it won't "grab' the carpet it won't pick up the dirt.

Our carpet is just too deep. We just hope it wears out fast.



Thanks glad I'm not alone. [emoji6]


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