Workhorse Cyclonic Vacuum 2 Years Later - Review Demo & Maintenance Tips - Amway Cleartrak CMS 

Glad to hear theirs is still working well! I'll keep that tip in mind regarding improving the filter gasket. Thanks for watching!

How’d you do this? Can you upload a picture of what you mean? I’ve never found hair in their before, I’m the filter tray yes but not the motor air way under the tray.

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Also the CMS comes with an optional helmet that stores 2 tools, I use it for the dusting brush and the crevice tool. Also the white filter is a HEPA filter.

@@JoshSmith-ek5gk The white filter is not a HEPA filter.

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Question at 17:08 Where do you buy the bare floor soft brush tool? I don’t see it in the clear track shop.

@@vacuumsensation I've had it for years, and got it from a vac shop. You can buy similar brushes from online vac shops, and it's a just generic tool. Just make sure the fitting is 1 1/4" (the right size for the Workhorse wands).

Vac Tech Thank you for the reply 👍

It's a great machine, and I agree that canisters with powerheads tend to clean carpeting much better than models without. I hope you're able to get a Workhorse someday!

@@VacTech1 just bought myself the new UK shark canister vacuum with duo powerhead, it’s not bad but it’s not great, still think the workhorse would do better in my house. I can keep dreaming though, still no response from Cleartrak about me buying one and having it shipped it over, Think it’s left to me trawling Ebay now and finding someone to ship it over, Hows yours going

@@davedebang-bang6168 still works like the day I bought it! Just have to perform occasional maintenance on it. Good luck, I hope you're able to get one someday!

@@VacTech1 awesome. Not many machines nowadays that you can say that about, I’m gonna hound them some more and make some late night calls I think, well it will be late night for me here in the uk lol

@@davedebang-bang6168 you may want to try joining a vacuum forum/group, pretty sure someone would be more than willing to send a Workhorse Cleartrak off to the UK to you. May have to forward the cash to buy it and have it shipped, though it may be a bit expensive, probably will be a good investment since it’s a proven design that’s been out for awhile along with good performance on dirt and dust pickup. Not sure these aren’t sold in the UK, more than likely was something to do with the beef they had with Dyson many years ago along with it not looking as posh and modern since the design of this is from the mid 80’s, though someone like me probably cares more about the reliability and durability than the look/styling since reliability and durability are the most important factors in anything really.

Thanks I appreciate it!

I'll give that a shot!

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Workhorse sells the machine directly on their website, cleartrak.com. The tool kit is an extra option they offer.

@@VacTech1 thank you for your reply 🙏🏻

Thanks!

There's a few spots to check. Check the base (hose and the brushroll area), remove the rug/floor dial and make sure that area is clear as well. Remove the cyclone (twists and drops down), and make sure the air inlets for the cyclone are clear. Lastly, check the two pre-motor filters. Wash the sponge filter, and the white filter can be vacuumed off or replaced. I hope this helps!

Thanks! Yes, I'm glad I bought new, but it sounds like their refurbs are top notch too. I imagine both would work identically. I can't remember if the new one comes with a longer warranty, and if it does, it may be worth the extra investment.

Owning both machines, I'd take the Workhorse or ClearTrak (same machine) over any Thunder. They're better made, more simpler to take apart and repair, cleans better, energy efficient, and I like that they're made in the USA. The only thing I do like better about the Thunder is having a filter after the motor. But the first defense should be before the motor. Thunders don't have premotor filters. There is however a motor suppressor filter on the Workhorse that the Thunders don't have which makes it kinda forgiving. Just keep in mind that it doesn't have HEPA filtration if you have severe allergies.

@@panasonicvac4036You can also get parts for the Workhorse, where as parts for the Fantoms are extinct now. Yes the Workhorse is made in the USA, whereas the Fantoms are made in Canada.

Should try one! They wipe the floor with Dyson’s! No pun intended 😅

Thanks for watching Meddy!

They have a website, cleartrak.com. I’m not sure they ship internationally, but they carry all the replacement parts.

It’s holding up great! Just replace the stretch belt every year or so, and keep the filters and brushroll clean, and it should last for years.

I like both, but Sebo makes some of the best vacuums available. I would say sebo products are built better, filter better, and (generally) clean carpet better, but they're also more expensive. I like bagless, and use my workhorse more than my sebo, but sebo is a great brand.

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Hard to say. When working properly, the Kirby G6 is a better carpet cleaner. However if you want something bagless, something with a hose on-board, and don't mind the filter maintenance that comes with bagless (as opposed to changing a bag), I think you'll really like the Workhorse.

@@VacTech1 Thanks A lot for responding, I appreciate it. A Vac Shop Guy I deal with is closing, He has a nice one that he serviced, but has been in his shop for over a year. Told me yesterday, $150. for it, with a bunch of filters . Im gonna grab it . Cant hurt I figure. Thanks Again. Merry Christmas !!!

@@1painter4hire that's a great deal! Merry Christmas as well, and I hope you enjoy it! Make sure you have the dial on the side set correctly for carpets or tools when you use it. A couple times I've had it on the wrong setting.

@@1painter4hire how’d you go? How’d the workhorse compete with the G6?

Sure, what would you like to know? Did you see how to operate and empty it in the video? I also go over how to tune it up.

@@VacTech1 yes and I am missing the filter piece at the back of the vac

@@donnacassidy2993 I see! You can order spare parts from their website, cleartrak.com. You’ll need that filter piece for the vacuum to work.

Well, it's very different than those. Remember this is a very early bagless design. I would say it cleans carpeting much better than the DC33, but doesn't vibrate the carpet quite as well as Ball Animal 2, but grooms far better. Thanks for watching!

I would say that it is better than both. The DC33 has good parts, but carpet cleaning is not one of them. The overall design of the passages of the DC33 makes it a good canister and excellent at filtering fine dirt with the cyclones, but it lacks in performance in upright mode. The biggest difference between the Dyson Ball Animal 2 and the Workhorse is that the Workhorse rarely breaks and is meant to be repaired if it does. The Dyson Ball models are notorious for breaking and are basically meant to be trashed when they inevitably do break. On top of that, their cleaning performance is pretty mediocre.

It's always appreciated!

Is that a good or bad thing?

@@kimberlybrookes5844 It is a good thing. Many high-end vacuum cleaners over the years have used Lamb/Ametek motors.