Oreck Magnesium RS Swivel-Steering Upright Vacuum Cleaner, with HEPA Filter Bag, Lightweight, LW1500RS, Blue/Black
Brand | Oreck |
Special Feature | bagless |
Filter Type | Disk |
Included Components | HEPA Filter, Brush |
Is Cordless? | No |
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About this item
- Slim swivel design: Enables you to turn on a dime and lies virtually flat so you can easily maneuver around and reach under furniture.
- Lightweight: Weighing in at less than 8 pounds this vacuum cleaner weighs about the same as a gallon of milk.
- HEPA Filter: Features a 5-layer HEPA filter that locks in 99. 97% of particles and seals in the dust when you throw it away.
- Auto shut off: The Belt protects the motor by preventing the brush roll from jamming if clothing or a rug is ever caught.Cord Length:30 ft
- Multi-surface: Versatile and highly effective at cleaning virtually any floor surface in your home, from long pile carpet to hard floors. It will automatically adjust to the highest carpet pile with no manual adjustments needed.
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SlimSwivel SteeringManeuver with ease & lays virtually flat to effortlessly clean under furniture. |
LightweightWeighs less than 8 lbs, one of the lightest full upright vacuums on the market. |
HEPA Media FiltrationFive layers of filtration help trap up to 99.97% or more of particles as small as .3 microns including allergens, mold spores, pollen, pet dander, dust & smoke. |
Multi-Surface CleaningVersatile and highly effective at cleaning virtually any floor surface in your home, from long pile carpet to hard floors. |
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Brand | Oreck |
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Special Feature | bagless |
Filter Type | Disk |
Included Components | HEPA Filter, Brush |
Is Cordless? | No |
Wattage | 700 watts |
Form Factor | Upright |
Color | Blue/Black |
Model Name | Magnesium RS Swivel-Steering Bagged Upright Vacuum Cleaner, with HEPA filter bag, Lightweight |
Noise Level | 80 dB |
Manufacturer | Oreck |
Number of Items | 1 |
Controller Type | Push Button |
Control Method | Touch |
Style | RS Swivel-Steering |
Number of Speeds | 2 |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
Has Sealed Filtration | Yes |
Has Swivel Steering | Yes |
Has Charging Stand | No |
Has Multi Floor Brushroll | Yes |
Has Full Bag Indicator | Yes |
Has Above Floor Cleaning | Yes |
Product Dimensions | 12 x 10.5 x 47.5 inches |
Item Weight | 7.7 pounds |
ASIN | B00A3G8602 |
Item model number | LW1500RS |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,157,119 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #402 in Upright Vacuum Cleaners |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Product Description
Meet Magnesium RS, the newest addition to the Oreck Magnesium model line! Like the original Magnesium, it's got incredible suction power but more features. At 7. 7 pounds*, Magnesium RS is the lightest, full-powered, swivel-steering upright vacuum cleaner in America. With its new Slim Swivel Design and furniture-friendly, low-profile physique it's an effortless way to maneuver around any obstacle and clean every floor in your home—upstairs and downstairs. The wireless two-speed Quick Switch in the handle enables you to select the right power levels and move smoothly across all floor types. The large, high-performance wheels give Magnesium RS the agility it needs for every surface, from hardwood and tile to plush and frieze carpet without stopping for manual adjustments. It's so lightweight that carrying it upstairs is a cinch and so powerful it feels self-propelled.
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Maneuverability | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.6 |
Suction power | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.7 |
Light weight | 4.6 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.4 | — |
For stairs | — | 4.0 | — | 2.7 | 3.6 | 4.5 |
For hardwood floors | — | 4.2 | — | 3.9 | — | 4.6 |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Soniclean | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
power source | Electrical cable | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | AC 110-120v 60Hz | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
special feature | bagless | No Touch Bag Technology,HEPA Filtration, Bag Fill Indication, PowerFlow Bag Chamber | HEPA | HEPA Filtration, Bagged, Corded, Sonic Cleaning Technology | Lightweight, Washable Filter, Wheels, Bagless | Compact, Bag |
surface suggestion | Hard Floor | Carpet | All floors | Carpet | Carpet, Hard Floor, Rug | Carpet, Hard Floor, Upholstery |
capacity | — | 12 pounds | 10 pounds | — | 2.6 liters | 4.5 quarts |
voltage | 120 volts | 120 volts | 240 volts | 120 volts | 120 volts | 120 volts |
noise level | 80 decibels | 80 decibels | — | 43 sones | 88 decibels | -1 decibels |
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Customers like the weight, suction, and maneuverability of the vacuum cleaner. For example, they mention it's very light, has great suction power, and is easy to maneuver around furniture and corners. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, value, and noise.
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Customers find the weight of the vacuum cleaner to be very light. They say it is easy to maneuver, and is able to transport easily. Some customers also mention that it is a high performance light weight machine.
"...When you first turn it on the default is high. It's super lightweight and the swivel makes it easy to maneuver - it's true that it almost feels self-..." Read more
"...Well, I'm not a skeptic any more! That is absolutely true. It's so light, and with the wheels..." Read more
"...Yes, it's very lightweight, but I have noticed it DOES NOT clean my carpet deeply, and now after a month or so of use, notice a strange, dusty odor..." Read more
"...It's very light..easy to carry around, and moves across the carpet effortlessly...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the suction of the vacuum cleaner. They mention that it has good suctioning, great suction power with swivel head, and is lightweight. Some say that the buttons are easy to change suction and that it gets under furniture better than their other vacuum.
"...It doesn't leave ugly lines in the carpet. The suction is excellent...." Read more
"...The good (like a race car): strong suction light weight easy to push and maneuver bags the dirt..." Read more
"...before this issue, liked the lightweight, the maneuverability, the suction. But now we hope it is not broken and we have to trash it...." Read more
"...The suction is better than our bigger, heavier. more expensive machine (+#4), proving that you don’t have to be a heavy weight to have pull...." Read more
Customers find the vacuum cleaner easy to maneuver. They say the swivel makes it easy to steer around furniture and corners. Customers also say it moves smoothly and rotates freely with no obstacles. They also mention that the vacuum is light weight and easy to push and maneuver under cabinets.
"...It's super lightweight and the swivel makes it easy to maneuver - it's true that it almost feels self-propelled...." Read more
"...It is just that- very light weight, and maneuverable, but I do have other vacuums that I believe do a more deep cleaning job, and that includes..." Read more
"...The swivel feature works like a charm, so it's very easy to maneuver around and under furniture and awkward corners...." Read more
"...: strong suction light weight easy to push and maneuver bags the dirt..." Read more
Customers find the vacuum cleaner easy to use. They say it's a breeze to use, effortless, and pleasant to operate. They also say it goes together effortlessly, swivels very easily, and is great for daily touch ups. Customers also mention that it lies almost flat, making it easy to get far under furniture without moving it.
"...If you're looking for a top of the line vacuum that is a breeze to use and does a fantastic job, this is exactly what you're looking for!" Read more
"...All in all, this is a very versatile and enjoyable unit to operate...." Read more
"...The swivel head is controllable and the head actually goes under my kitchen cabinets - neither the Oreck XL or the Elevate would do that...." Read more
"...the power switch located on top of the handle made this vacuum extremely easy to use for my mother despite her arthritis...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the vacuum cleaner. Some mention that it is a breeze to use and does a fantastic job, while others say that it leaves behind some stuff and is not as powerful as they would like.
"...Now for the product itself.First - it works great on new Mohawk plush carpet...." Read more
"...for a top of the line vacuum that is a breeze to use and does a fantastic job, this is exactly what you're looking for!" Read more
"...Yes, it's very lightweight, but I have noticed it DOES NOT clean my carpet deeply, and now after a month or so of use, notice a strange, dusty odor..." Read more
"...light weight easy to push and maneuver bags the dirt..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the vacuum cleaner. Some mention it's well worth the price, while others say it'd be a bit pricey.
"Worth every penny!..." Read more
"...The first is the useless cord clip - worthless piece of junk...." Read more
"...Broken, missing pieces but the deal was very good. Got it in 2 days and it was complete. It's very light weight and works very well...." Read more
"Considering its very high price and the positives touted by Oreck in the description, I am very disappointed with this vacuum...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the vacuum cleaner. Some mention that it works well and is fairly quiet, while others say that it makes a loud high-pitched whir, big grinding noise, buzzing noise, and squealing noise. Some customers also mention that the vacuum motor makes snoring noises. Overall, opinions are mixed and it's recommended to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.
"...But now, when we turn it on it's making a big grinding noise from the motor, so we are taking it in to a vacuum repair shop and have it looked at...." Read more
"...It's quieter than my old XL. It doesn't leave ugly lines in the carpet. The suction is excellent...." Read more
"...second use, something inside snapped and the motor ran with a LOUD high-pitched whir...." Read more
"...The vacuum motor makes a weird squealing noise. Unfortunately, we were out of country when it arrived and didn’t use it for over a month...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the vacuum cleaner. They mention that it is very fragile, and the fan and fan casing broke shortly after purchase. Some say that the neck broke after using it only three times. Customers also mention that the vacuum is made of cheap plastic and that the quality is not so good.
"...clamp on the handle that keeps the cord off the floor is puny and ineffective. But this upright vacuum is highly recommended." Read more
"...the fulcrum (the pivot point) that just so happens to be made of cheap plastic which is also the the suction tube and the swivel..." Read more
"...It arrived well packaged and undamaged. The only assembly required is attaching the handle to the base which was "literally" a snap...." Read more
"...UPS person marked it damaged, and it came in a plain flimsy brown box (no Oreck box), no instruction manual, and no warrantee card...." Read more
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So before purchasing I personally called Oreck customer service and they confirmed Amazon is an AUTHORIZED RETAIL DEALER and the warranty is valid provided it is both SOLD BY and FULFILLED BY Amazon (no third party seller involved). Print a copy of your Amazon invoice and keep it in a handy place for when you need service. I also called the nearest Oreck store and asked if they would price match Amazon and the lady said they couldn't afford not to. But in the end I purchased from Amazon since the nearest store is 40 miles away (one way) and this vacuum could be delivered in 2 days thanks to Prime shipping.
Some reviewers have stated they had trouble with the nearest Oreck store refusing to perform the free annual tune-ups or repairs under the warranty because it wasn't purchased from them. When I called Oreck I asked about this and was told if the store is an Oreck Clean Home Center, they are required to do it whether you purchased from them or not. If they refuse, simply call Oreck and report them to customer service.
If there isn't a center near you, call Oreck and find out where you can take it. I haven't had a problem yet, just wanted to pass along the info.
My first word of advice is read the description before you buy and read the manual before using the vacuum. A lot of the negative reviews are unfair to the product due to consumer failure to do one or both. I decided to get the Magnesium in spite of the many negatives because it quickly became clear some of them are erroneously unfair, some are simply moronic and of course some are legit complaints.
Now for the product itself.
First - it works great on new Mohawk plush carpet. I had an 11 yr old Oreck XL and when we moved to a new house with plush carpet the XL would not begin to push through it. Never thought of that! The Mohawk carpet site had a list of vacuums that would work on their carpet and the Magnesium RS was on it. My Oreck XL experience was smooth and reliable so I didn't want to risk trying any other brand.
I've had it for about about 4 1/2 months, use it about once a week... no kids... one small puppy... one messy husband.
It arrived well packaged and undamaged. The only assembly required is attaching the handle to the base which was "literally" a snap. There's a plastic strip in the battery compartment on the handle that has to be removed. There was a bag already installed and 1 extra bag in the box. It has high and low speeds. When you first turn it on the default is high. It's super lightweight and the swivel makes it easy to maneuver - it's true that it almost feels self-propelled. It is a lower profile than my XL but don't expect it to go under very low furniture. It's quieter than my old XL. It doesn't leave ugly lines in the carpet. The suction is excellent. I use it on high speed for carpet and low for vinyl flooring and it picks up crumbs on the first pass. The transition from carpet to vinyl is smooth as the height is self adjusting. It has 2 cord storage levers on the back. You manually wrap the cord (30 ft) around them and then the top one turns 1/2 turn clockwise to release the cord all at once (no unwinding). The belt is supposed to last a lifetime so no belts to buy or change - hope that's true.
Some reviews complained that the black rubber bumper left marks on their base boards - I"ve never had that issue.
Some gave negative reviews because it doesn't come with a hose and attachments - unfair - DUH!- nowhere in the description does it show or say it's supposed to. If that's what they wanted, why did they buy this one? That has no bearing on the performance of the vacuum cleaner.
I have a hand held canister and attachments that came with my XL that still works great for upholstery, etc.
Some negative reviews complain about the vacuum shutting off when it sucks up a sock or it gets blocked with pet hair and lint - unfair and DUH again! It's in the manual that it's designed to do that so it doesn't damage the motor and you will know it needs unblocking (the headlights are supposed to flash upon clogging). We have a non-shedding dog and don't have big dust bunnies so I haven't experienced the disassembly process to clear a blockage and can't comment on that but it looks simple enough.
I only have 2 issues with the vacuum design.
The first is the useless cord clip - worthless piece of junk. It's located on the back of the handle and is supposed to hold the cord up out of the way while vacuuming. It swivels and isn't tight enough to hold the cord securely. I'm using a twist tie.
The second beef is the VERY blue LED twin headlights. Should be white lights to be useful. Other than those 2 design flaws, this is an excellent vacuum and no regrets. If anything changes, I'll update. I hope this helps others with the buying decision.
I've had Orecks in the past, and I wasn't crazy about changing the bags, as I always ended up with dust all over the place. The bag on the Magnesium not only pulls out easily, but it has a sliding dust cover that slides over the opening on the bag to keep 99% of the dust where it belongs. I have three cats who love to scatter litter around their boxes, but this vacuum sucks it all up like a trooper.
The two speeds are great. All I have to do when I want to vacuum a throw rug is put it in low speed, and I don't have to worry about it sucking up half the rug. The auto turn-off feature works wonderfully if it happens to grab the corner of a rug. The vacuum shuts off immediately to allow you to remove the obstruction. I never understood what the big thing was about a swivel head on a vacuum, but it makes a tremendous difference when you're vacuuming around furniture.
If you're looking for a top of the line vacuum that is a breeze to use and does a fantastic job, this is exactly what you're looking for!
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5 months in and it completely died. I live in Edmonton, AB and the closest warranty for repairs is 4 hours away (8 hours there and back not including any chit chat or repair time). So basically a waste of $700. Don't buy Oreck.