Everything Wrong With Shark Vacuums Explained By A Vacuum Tech 

Had many Sharks but had to maintain the filters very well. When I changed to a Miele because of this channel's reviews I could not believe the difference. The bags are amazing and far less work than the bagless ones. My carpet is cleaner and is revitalized because of the new vacuum. The life expectancy of the carpet would have been extended even longer had I gotten the Miele sooner.

Narrow cleaning path....it's literally designed to be small and nifty. It like comparin an SUV to a Corsa and saying it's so small

Definitely agree with most of this. Only thing to point out is shark does specifically show the front HEPA filter in the manual and states that it needs to be washed and maintained. Also with the warrant, they don’t stock smaller parts like electrical components because they replace the entire larger unit all at once. So if your micro switch goes bad in the brushroll, they replace the entire brushroll assembly. That’s not unique to shark. They are a total pain in the butt to service though and definitely have designed tech obsolescence by shark.

Sharks are fine for in-between cleaning in highly used areas of the house. It's less cumbersome to set up and carry around for a quick clean up than a heavier, clunkier vacuum. It's also quicker and much more thorough than a broom (particularly for our dog's undercoat). Sharks are more like a broom replacement than a standalone vacuum, but i appreciate their lightness. It's a bit like how an iPad is an in-between computing device, but of course, not to everyone's taste. We have a deeper cleaning vaccum as well, but only take it out every couple of months.

Shark vacuums are NOT like disposable lighters.... because if a friend took my lighter, I'd want it back! 😂🤣

I’m really surprised I’ve gotten 7 years from my shark!!!! However I keep the filters clean and changed them periodically! Thats probably why. I’ve never had single thing go wrong in all these years, got my moneys worth I feel. I also have a smaller house. I’m starting to see some loss of power though so I’m probably buying a SEBO E3.

A little misleading on the filters, because the hepa's don't usually need replacing, and the pre-filters which collect the most dirt are washable and last a year or two before needing replacement for only five or ten dollars.

I was thinking about getting a Shark vacuum but when I went to Walmart the other day to see how they feel, the vacuum was so flimsy and it even toppled over. I couldn't find Dyson at Walmart so is that a good vacuum?

I'm on my second shark vacuum and still happy with my choices. He is very right though about it being a vacuum for smaller homes and apartments. If I lived on a bigger place I wouldn't get it. But for the space I have I does great work on the carpets and is very adaptable. Most places offer a warranty on shark vacuum purchases which I think is well worth it. For the price I'd say it's worth it, Dyson are great but expensive. Just don't let it overfill and clean the filters every few months and it'll last. Just my opinion though

Definitely a small dust chamber with our dogs we have to dump the chamber at least three times and constantly cleaning the filters.

On our 4th Shark over years and years of being customers. All 4 still perform well but have moved to different tasks within our home. Cordless and corded. Have never had one issue with a shark. Had BISSELL over the years and it was horrible. Shark products have lasted for us if you take care of them. The older ones I use to suck out ash from our pellet stove and it performs just fine. To each their own at the end of the day.

Thankfully I came across this video, almost purchased a Shark Stratos, but parts and serviceability are a high priority for me. I'm now also thinking i should get away from bagless vacuums.

Thank you for making me aware of the things I need to be aware of on my Shark LA300 even though I still like it since I just recently moved up from Bissell after over 10 years. But still, nothing really beats a Numatic Henry. I don't really mind maintaining vacuum cleaners since it's been my Hobby when I was 7. I've had problems with my Bissell PowerForce Compact Turbo, which I would consider it to be one of the WORST bagless vacuums I've had so far.

Comparing a Shark to a Dyson is like comparing cat shit to dog shit. They're both shit, just from a different hole.

i kinda like the old nv351 . as a glorified stick vac . i also found mine free . these newer models with the flappers and lint roller are beyond a joke .

I do love my Shark, but how ironic you spoke about the hidden filter. If it were not for me ordering my replacement filters from Amazon, I would never know about the filter in the front. How scary that I have had this vacuum for seven years and just changed it for the first time.

I have a dyson ball animal 2 that is still under warranty. They are great for warranty repairs so far. Had the power head replaced which they had me send it in for and wanted the internal hose done as well which they forgot about. So mailed it back again and they did it. Then had the tool hose and dirt canister replaced which they just sent to the house. Going to get a new cyclone for it as well at some point lol. Basically a new machine. Their warranty and customer service are great so far. Didn’t have to pay for shipping either way. Shark on the other hand I’ve only heard horror stories about

I recently bought an Oreck and my dad bought and shark and it may look and seem cool and fancy to a normal home owner but after using my Oreck then going to his house and cleaning it feels like pushing around a fragile plastic toy the thing squeaks and it’s brand new.

What would you recommend for a couple living in a 39 foot RV full time? We currently have a V15 absolute. Works great but with 3 cats I have to empty the bin 2-3 times; vacuuming 1-2 times per week.

I’m definitely not a fan of Shark either. How about a review of the Shark Vertex canister, model # CZ2001? I’d love to hear your thoughts on a Shark Canister.

Looking forward to the Wessel Werk EBK360 DC Cordless Powerhead conversion, I found a Henry on sale and I want to see if it can be converted

That is typical of a lot of current vacuums. They are cheap and made to break so you have to get another one. My vacuum just burned out the motor and I have only had it about 3 years. I have had old metal vacuums that lasted and are still working after 40 years of use.

I have an apex and if there were anything to complain about it’s that they make the hose way too short. So that makes the lift off be almost pointless

I just don't understand the consumer interest in bagless vacs in general. I get grossed out just changing the bag on my old '90s vintage Hoover Elite. Lol.

Hi on your video there is a small hole at the bottom on the unit, on my shark that is where all the suction is, this makes my shark unusable. Would you happen to know how to fix it please?

So, I have a Shark, it not working. We haven't had much luck with vacuums. I think I may take your recommendation and get ɓag vacuum. Just a matter of which one.

My shark after two minutes of using it smelled like it was going to catch on fire.

Great video. So, is there one or two recommendations you can make for a 2.,000 square foot house with hard flooring and 2 or 3 throw rugs?

That's why I got rid of my shark navigator lift away nv352 the cyclone design is awful totally agreed also the bin is too small also they don't have enough parts available and the shark customer service is awful getting replacement part a warranty that doesn't cover all parts I thought lead paint was banned

I've looked at hundred of reviews and tried calling customer service on a bunch of them . Seems like everything is junk.And by the way I tried calling Dyson today and overseas support was all I could get.Good luck with all the junk being sold with 0 customer support

I have no carpet or rugs, only hard surfaces. Which type of vacuum is best for no carpeting?

I just bought a Shark the cz351. I hope it lasts. I bought it for one rug, one couch, the kitchen and dusting the the ceiling moulding/walls. The rest of my small 1000sq ft home has wood floors I use a microfiber on. I really hope it lasts

I wish I would have watched these videos before we purchased one of these to be used in our church. Front brush got bound up and has stopped working. Feels like stripped gears on the drive. Was going to consider repair, but just don't think it is worth fixing. Thanks for the information.

Was just on the line with shark. I know exactly what's wrong with it and could fix it myself but I don't have the right bit for their screw. They said to replace it I need to cut the power cord on a video call with them in order to replace it. Under warranty

I hear the frustration in rhe voice as i do in other shark repair videos, i used far more colourful language when i attempted to replace the cable and found it covered in security torx screws!!

Im perplexed how to feel majority of the videos i have seen like Vacuum wars and ibaisiac seem to like and suggest the Shark Vertex and Apex. but you seem to say otherwise especially about design and quality so would you recommend to trust those youtube channels or not? Because i am debating whether to get a Shark or not.

My aunt recently bought an nv752. I wonder how long it’ll take the filter to clog up. I think she’s the kind of person that doesn’t wash the filters.

Great video. Thank you for explaining the technical aspects that are wrong with Shark. I used to have one but then I returned it. I returned it because the cord kept twisting and I just feel like it was a matter of time it will stop working altogether. It twisted terribly, worse than a typical vacuum. What I did like about the vacuum was the powered lift away on a light vacuum. I now have a Sebo Felix, yes it has a lift away but it is a much heavier vacuum. I really wish commercial vacuums were lighter but that’s another subject. Maybe you can do a series “everything that’s wrong with ___”

I just discovered your channel. I am recovering Shark fan. I only ever used their cordless dual brush vacuums for in between cleaning of large messes, I have 3 small children. I have a top tier robot vacuum that runs every night. I say that all to say that I really did not ask much of this Shark. One of the reason. I got it is I was impressed with the 5 year warranty when you are lucky to get a year these days. Well 6 months in it failed in spectacular fashion. I called their support who proceeded to tell me that the part I needed wasn’t covered by the warranty and they wanted $85 fro the part. I tossed it in the garbage and and now on a hunt for a new wireless vac that works great on hard floors and for big debris that is under $500.

I repair and then sell vacuum cleaners as a side line and after replacing a cable on a NV601UKT this morning decided it would be the last Shark, Everything was cracked or worn. Biggest reason is parts availability as mentioned in the video but also how time consuming and awkward they can be, Will be sticking to Numatic and Sebo from now on plus any classics like Turbopower II and Juniors.

Bagless vacuums claim to be "less messy" uh, clearly whoever thinks that has never cleaned one of those filters. 90% of home owners just use them until the filters clog and then put them out with the trash

Mine has a tipping hazard flaw where it collapses flat if the navigation angle is wrong. It hit me in the face and almost took my teeth out. Their service support was rude AF when I filled a consumer complaint. These vacuums are just badly engineered.

Frequent brush roll clogging is why I’m looking to replace our Dyson upright. After watching your video I will avoid the Shark line, but can you recommend a vacuum cleaner with a tangle-resistant beater bar? We have one Newfoundland shedding machine and ten people living in 3600 sq. ft. Thank you!

Love it! You said it like it is! I'm going back to old school bag vacuum soon. Thanks for sharing.

I'd be happy with shark if I could replace the fin blade and the belt that drives the front fuzzy roller. Absolutely would reduce waste by doing so.

What about the zu561 zero m series the red one what do you think of the shark anit hair self cleaning head ?

Thanks for the video. Did you do a similar one for Dyson's?

Thanks for warning me when I should make a choice for buying this model of vacuum. So many things or wrong. And for that amount of money I can buy a much better one. ( I own a Kirby since 1993 ) More American brands are available in The Netherlands, since Amazon has arrived in our country.

One reason I never got a shark is because my mom always told me that they are very unpleasantly loud which I agree and not only that they aren't that good

Have you reviewed the Shark Apex? Also what upright vacuum would you recommend? Bag? Bagless? Brand/model?

The cyclone being upside down really irks me.

is there proof on the lead being in the plastic and not just the cord? i know lead is in every vacuum cord, also, do you know what colors use lead? are other shark vacuums the same?

so your saying dyson and other manufacturers have MICROSWITCHS available on their website??? dont think i saw one when i was shopping for my vac

"Hitrocious"...that's a new one on me. Combo of "hideous" and "atrocious"????🤔😆

Thank you very much for this video after watching tons of videos I always come back to this one cuz it's the most informative. I will view the rest of your videos thank you!

Just purchased a shark, my first one and maybe my last. Good suction but as I pull back on the cleaner it just bounces on the carpet on return. Ah returning it next couple of days. I’ll stick with Hoover.

What's a vacuum you would recommend for mostly carpet under $200?

What vacuums from Walmart would you recommend for an 800 sq ft apartment?

I feel that even though it is smaller in the vaccum path, it also makes up in suction. The more wider it is, the more powerful suction you would need.

What's the best whole house antiallergan with hepa filter lightweight vacuum to buy? Thank you

And your correct on the 9.5 roller brush it's a deal breaker for me

Hey Performance Reviews what about these Shark's Preddeseccors, The 700 Series Euro Pro Fantom Twister Uprights?!

So last night at work, I asked a supervisor about the vacuum he uses. He seems happy to say he's got a Shark and has had it for about 8 years, and proud to have a bagless ("without a filter" as he put it, which alarmed me haha till I questioned him more about that) and he pointed out his love for Consumer Reports which he's a proud member of. So, as I asked on a video that seems to praise Shark on their review....How is it that there's reviewers that praise Shark, and then others that absolutely trash Shark at the same time? Seems weird to have such extremes one both sides of best to worst.

Thank you for sharing this! It’s good to know I’m not the only one who was noticing the filter issue… Sucker would clog after two uses

I know what’s even worse: using a Shark for commercial use, unfortunately that’s what my church has as one of their vacuums, one just like the one in this video except no DuoClean. I’m disappointed, for the price of that Shark, they could get a Sanitaire or another Riccar Vibrance. They also have a Riccar Vibrance and NSS Pacer 30

This video helped point out some flaws. I have had dyson ball and it had terrible performance, very poor seals around everything. The do have a fairly good warranty

The biggest design flaw in all shark hoovers is the cooling of the motors they have absolutely no cooling what so ever when I tried to fix my old one the motor is wrapped in felt and this is terrible for cooling and there is a seal so no air is travelling past the motor for cooling

If they are trying to shorten the lifespan why do they offer a 5 year warranty?

Great information thanks for putting this video together.

The Dysons is so heavy. I’ve tried a few and I feel like my shoulder is coming out of the socket to push it!

Please do a bag vs bagless video. It baffles me how so many people believe the 'bagless=better' PR. I swear half the dust ends up on the floor, on me and in my lungs any time I empty a bagless vac. I switched to a shop vac with a HEPA filter bag and have never regretted it. Makes switching between vacuum, blower & wet pickup so easy. It's also kind of nice when the inside of your vac is so clean, and the outside doesn't get covered in dust every time it needs to be emptied. That wet/dry shopvac with a blower was the cheapest vacuum I've ever bought, and the best by far. I only bought that one because it's a canister vac with a BAG! It's annoyingly hard to find these days, unless you buy workshop vacs or high end canister vacs. My cheapo little shopvac with double hepa filters somehow still has stronger suction than my commercial spitwater canister vac with a thin bag shaped filter (no bag) and a motor the size of the whole shopvac. My disposable hepa bag even took on some broken glass, and still holding up strong.

What do you recommend for dog hair instead of a Shark then.

Agreed on this video but is there a better alternative for those that don't have the space to store a full on bagged vacuum cleaner with a stalk?

What vacuum brand do you recommend that is less than $600 then?

Well made me rethink getting a shark :(. Back to the drawing board

Do you actually believe that a manufacturer would purposely design a product the intentionally burns out?

When did you get a DC17

The Shark is a machine for some fun and it has its place in the line of vacuums. However its not a top of the line vac for sure.

How do I fix a loose wheel?

which vacuums are repair friendly?

Then which vacuum should I buy I urgently need to replace mine 😭. I’ve hear from vacuum wars channel that shark apex duo clean is at the top of the food chain in vacuum cleaners someone please helps. I have marble flooring with pet hair

what would you recommend that is in the same price range?

You should do a review or everything wrong with on an older shark duo clean like the apex or apex zero m and maybe compare the newer design with the newer one

You did not mention Shark's proclivity to use what I call "strange screws", thus requiring you to get special screwdrivers to remove parts that should be "user serviceable." I have not noticed that with other makes. I have salvaged a lot of Bissells, Hoovers, Dirt Devils, Eurekas, a few Black & Deckers and other makes over the last 10 years. That's how I know. Regarding bagless versus bagged, I basically agree with you about bagged being better, except for one thing. With a bagless you can actually see how much dirt you suck up every time you vacuum. This means a lot to people that don't like to vacuum very often, or who like to see how dirty their floors were.

I have gone through 2 of these pueces of shite in the last 4 years. There is a little .99 cent switch that turns the brushroll on and off that frequently breaks after 18-24 months of use. I paid 400 dollars EACH for these machines in the last 4 years, and as I write this one is in the landfill and the otherone is headed there.

All of the fine dust goes straight through the first filters in sharks and ends up on the sound deadening, making it even more restrictive, overheating the motor and killing it. What makes its way trough the pre filter and sound deadaning clogs the post motor filter, all of these things add up and slowly kill the motor, and this is under normal use! My grandma has a shark and i take care of it after every use, she thinks it is brilliant but the whole thing is slowly disintegrating, the anti hair wrap rubber strips have split in multiple places making it pointless, also it cannot pick up anything bigger than a grain of rice without it getting stuck in the brush rollers making a horrid sound and also wreking the brush further. they are impressive upon first use but if i was not here cleaning the filters with my benchvac all of the time and making sure it never gets overfilled it would already be broken. not to mention the brush at the front that gets clagged up with shit, shark is a shady disposable brand and the people who buy into there advertising do not have a single clue how to think for themselves.

I had a Dyson it was the worst vacuum I've ever had I've never had any problems with my shark vacuum except my power button doesn't work and it won't turn on today

Hey mate, which powerhead do you prefer the Wessel Werk Ebk340 or the Sebo Et-1? It seems the sebo powerhead is easier to push over carpet and has the vibration technology whereas the wessel werk is just a roll and is higher profile, but it seems most experts prefer the wessel werk...is there a detailed comparison vid of the two?

So... not going to buy a Shark now. Problem is... what vacuum do I go with? What would be considered the best upright/corded/bagless vac? Was even tempted to buy a bagged vac... the Riccar R40P.8 if I can justify the cost.

THANK YOU ! and what an eye-opener! I spent several hours watching videos made by house cleaners mostly recommending Shark vacs.

My friend has as a Shark and a dog, the decrepit creature (the Shark) absolutely stinks of stale dog odor and has done since its first couple of uses. The filters (including the HEPA filter) are always caked in dust after a couple of uses. I don't know how Shark get away with it.

So who does make the best Residental home owners Vacuum cleaner?????

Why do you compare a $200 Vacuum versus a $800 vacuum?

The brush roll indicator is red please need help.

If Shark fans found this video they would probably flood the comment section.

Very informative video, thank you.👌

I took a look at the new Shark models and the best they have to offer. I am a Mechanical Engineer with 40 years of experience and all I can say about Shark is JUNK! It's all plastic crap and not a robust design at all. I chose to take my old Hoover Windtunnel and go through it and replace the belts/filters/bag and clean it up. Works like new I don't know what the attraction is to Shark. I have a feeling many of the online reviews are fake.

I just love SEBO Felix uprights. For me, nothing else comes close to it. Shark can keep their machines away from me. Dyson plastic fantastic are just damn awful creaky nasty flimsy machines that I really do not like at all.

Shark NZ850UK or Vax Airlift?

Great review, it was right on the money.... I have this same model and now it's already not running anymore due to the brush head. Would you ever make a tear down of this model's brush head? That would be useful for all of us that have this terrible model... I tired and this thing is hard to disassemble if not impossible without breaking the plastic parts.