Roomba, Dysons, Thermomix and other household appliances

[cgichard]

Yeah, I reckon you would have to put a couple holes in the wall for proper mounting. I'm guessing that's not something you're too keen on? It doesn't take up much space at all.

You're right. I would have to get a handyman in; all the walls are solid brick. But I see that it needs a power point too - I hadn't thought about that. Very few in my 1970s unrenovated flat. Does it have to be vertical to charge, or could it be laid horizontal under a bed? Or could it be removed from the power point once charged?

Seems likely I should just forget about it. Perhaps a Roomba would be more practical in my situation.

 

[TomVexille]

You're right. I would have to get a handyman in; all the walls are solid brick. But I see that it needs a power point too - I hadn't thought about that. Very few in my 1970s unrenovated flat. Does it have to be vertical to charge, or could it be laid horizontal under a bed? Or could it be removed from the power point once charged?

Seems likely I should just forget about it.

Putting it under the bed would work just fine IMO. The charger is just a small plug, about the size of a laptop charger, and the wall mount isn't necessary.

Hope this helps you decide. I still think it's a little expensive for a vacuum, but it is getting used.

 

[TheRealTMA]

TomVexille: You could have used your iPhone to make sure it was level!

 

[TomVexille]

You could have used your iPhone to make sure it was level!

If you're referring to my hanging of a vacuum, it is actually straight.

 

[TheRealTMA]

if you're referring to my hanging of a vacuum, it is actually straight.

ymstbicnpc.

 

[Buzzard]

You can vacuum our small two bedroom house on a single charge. Having mounted it on the wall in the laundry it's really easy to just grab and whip around the area that needs attention. The stick keeps surprising me at how much fur it's pulling out of the carpet.

Don't you mean "I can vacuum......"?

 

[TomVexille]

ymstbicnpc.

My photography on the other hand...

A real level was used (and used properly)

Don't you mean "I can vacuum......"?

I haven't managed the whole house yet

 

[blackcat20]

Don't you mean "I can vacuum......"?

He actually vacuums now!

 

[TheRealTMA]

He actually vacuums now!

Not necessarily. We only have subjective comment and a device on a wall. Objective proof is required!

 

[love_the_life]

You're right. I would have to get a handyman in; all the walls are solid brick. But I see that it needs a power point too - I hadn't thought about that. Very few in my 1970s unrenovated flat. Does it have to be vertical to charge, or could it be laid horizontal under a bed? Or could it be removed from the power point once charged?

Seems likely I should just forget about it. Perhaps a Roomba would be more practical in my situation.

We charge our stick Dyson by plugging it in on the bench in the laundry. The rest of the time it lives in a basket on the laundry shelves and the long wand bit sits behind it.

 

[Flying Fox]

Don't you mean "I can vacuum......"?

Wouldn't it be called iSuck

 

[cgichard]

We charge our stick Dyson by plugging it in on the bench in the laundry. The rest of the time it lives in a basket on the laundry shelves and the long wand bit sits behind it.

Thanks for this. I could manage that. But am realizing that I actually want to do as little vacuuming myself as is feasible. So am eying off the Roombas. Leaning towards the 860 as having better rollers to cope with long hair than earlier models, while not being as complex as the 980 (and quite a bit cheaper). Can anyone report on experience with the 860?

 

[TheRealTMA]

Thanks for this. I could manage that. But am realizing that I actually want to do as little vacuuming myself as is feasible. So am eying off the Roombas. Leaning towards the 860 as having better rollers to cope with long hair than earlier models, while not being as complex as the 980 (and quite a bit cheaper). Can anyone report on experience with the 860?

I've had several Roombas for my office and they are fine for light cleaning. What you really want is a proper robot vacuum cleaner such as Dyson 360 Eye review - CNET

After I posted this read the Age and there's a review of the 980: http://www.theage.com.au/technology...om-anywhere-in-the-world-20160801-gqiqqn.html

 

[samh004]

Considered the Dyson 360 Eye?

Hadn't seen it, but we have a two-level home, so I'm not sure I want two!

Upstairs is all carpet, downstairs is a mix, but mostly tile.

I don't imagine that they will be cheap...

I read something that predicted $800 based on the introductory pricing in the US and UK

That's what I saw as well, hence why it'll likely be a birthday present to two, or even to the house

 

[LadyC]

Thanks for this. I could manage that. But am realizing that I actually want to do as little vacuuming myself as is feasible. So am eying off the Roombas. Leaning towards the 860 as having better rollers to cope with long hair than earlier models, while not being as complex as the 980 (and quite a bit cheaper). Can anyone report on experience with the 860?

We bought the 880 two years ago. So the top model at the time I think. Still going well now. We have two Labradors so plenty of hair to pick up. We have floorboards rather than carpet which makes it easier for Roomba to do its work.
I notice you said you had rugs on carpet. If the rugs have tassels, a roomba is not good as it will get caught on the tassels and stop.

 

[whatmeworry]

Mother wanted to buy a robot vacuum for my bro and SIL. Told her a decent one costed at least 1k. Bought them instead a $200 model.

They later bought a DC45.

 

[Timtammi]

I have a Samsung "roomba" and perservered with it for about 18 months before I got sick of it and bought a Dyson stick. Haven't looked back since, the "roomba" is sitting sadly in the cupboard unused. I have a mixture of floorboards, carpet and rugs and a dog that drops a lot of hair. The "roomba" just couldnt cope, would get stuck, fill up and end up just pushing the dirt around. Too much hassle.

 

[straitman]

Noted from the news today that the makers of Thermomix are to be investigated by the ACCC.

 

[whatmeworry]

IIRC ~70-80 people burnt/injured by Thermomix products.

 

[whatmeworry]

Hair dryer has given up. Probably just going to get a $20-30 dryer. Seen some models in the $100-200 range but shocked at Dyson and their $800 hair dryers. :shock: