Panasonic Mcug383 Upright Vacuum
by Panasonic
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Panasonic Mcug383 Upright Vacuum
Customer Review: Looked for years to find one!
Summary: 4 Stars
My wife had the Kenmore version of this vac when we got married. Now over 10 years later we still like it the best although it got quite worn out. I tried for a couple of years to find one like it on eBay or elsewhere to no avail. then I saw one in the background of another vac auction and could decipher that it was a Panasonic. Later I found out that Panasonic builds most (all?) Kenmore Vacuums.
So now that I got this one home, I am surprised that it is almost identical to the 12+ years old Kenmore version we like.
The reasons we love this vacuum are:
- Simplicity. Most newfangled vacuums are overloaded and cluttered with useless features and attachments and very heavy. this on is just right and relatively light.
- Suction power. One word: Phenomenal! That's why you buy a vacuum, right!
- Easy of maintenance. Nothing beats this vac in that area.
One area where this vac is worse than the original Kenmore version is the automatic height adjustment. the old Kenmore was simple. It had none and that worked actually very well. The vac would just ride on the brush and a couple of gliders on each side. this new adjustment system is more in the way than it helps.
Anyway we have tried all these new vacuums ... Dyson and all ... This simple model still eclipses them all in power, utility and purpose.
Customer Review: Works well, I was surprised!
Summary: 4 Stars
I used to have a Dirt Devil, which didn't work very good from day one though I used it for several years. When a belt broke, my husband took it to a local vacuum sales & repair shop and asked the proprietor what he recommended. He pointed out this make and model. I didn't know Panasonic made/sold vacuum cleaners! It works great, much more powerful suction than the Dirt Devil, as it has a 12 amp motor. Many vacuums don't have as powerful a motor as they are encased in plastic and a 12 amp motor would melt the plastic. Panasonic encases theirs in metal.
This vacuum is a lot quieter and lighter weight than the Dirt Devil. I agree with one reviewer, the auto-height adjuster doesn't like plush carpet, even my low-pile kind, but it does fine on a hallway runner, level carpet, and hardwood floors. I have a dog and two cats and it picks up pet hair just fine.
I don't like the low-capacity paper bags. The Dirt Devil would only get about 1/3 full when I was done vacuuming whereas I have to change the paper bag on this one after almost every use. Could be, though, that this vacuum is picking up more than the Dirt Devil did.
Customer Review: Like the new vacuum
Summary: 4 Stars
Our old Sharp vacuum finally went after 10+ years of taping hoses, replacing parts, etc. Needed a new vacuum that I wouldn't pay and arm and a leg for, yet did the job. As usual, research began on Amazon.com, in which I found this little beauty. Based on the reviews I decided to give it a try.
We vacuum nearly everyday, so we needed a device that is sturdy, not too heavy, and has great suction. This Panasonic met all the criteria. So far, so good. Would recommend to anyone needing a workhorse, yet has a tight budget.
Bags, also bought on amazon, ar exceptionally reasonable - 9 bags for $7 - great deal.
P.S. The old vacuum had the same "teal" color - love it.
Customer Review: It works
Summary: 4 Stars
For the price, the vacuum does the job. We have five dogs and two cats in our house so it is quite a task.
The bads:
The cord could be longer. The hose for the attachments could stretch easier. The wheels on mine don't seem to turn all that smooth but I wasn't expecting them to be on ball bearings or anything.
The goods:
It is cheap. It is light It picks up the hair on our carpet better than the previous vacuum we had. We don't have to empty a dirty bagless vacuum any more.
It probably won't be the next vacuum that we purchase when we have more money but we are happy for now.
Customer Review: Great Buy
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this for my 85 year old mother because a local vacuum repair shop told her it was the best one he sold, and the only one that it was feasible to repair. He also quoted us a price of $300, to which my mom replied " I won't live long enough to use a $300 vacuum and get my money's worth!". So, I turned to Amazon, and was thrilled that they offered the product, it had great reviews from other users, and it was such a reasonable price. It arrived in about a week in great condition, and my mom is happy with it. It's a very simple machine and works great - not too heavy for an elderly person either.