Goodbye, G-Tech - so what next?

Handle just broke. Two springs fell out. Rang GTech. They said they would send a new part for me to fix it. Really?? I told them no thank you. I only have it a week so I am entitled to a replacement and you can have this one back. One will be here in two days. I hope it doesn't happen again.

S, would you tell me how your Halo performs with loose hair,please?

I'm getting used to it now. It doesn't go into corners as well but its actually easier to lift and store and cleans better.
The attachments are fiddly but we have a cylinder cleaner for stairs and corners.
I do take a while to adjust.

It's easy to empty and store and we got a 20% off deal direct from Gtech, plus some accessory kit included.

I've got the basic GTec, what are the differences with the new 'top' model. (£199 versus £300+)

I tried the new vacuum today again. Very powerful. In fact I wonder is it lifting a lot of the carpet fibres and if this will damage the carpets..
As it is very lightweight, I thought it would be eaasy to use but it's difficult to push on carpet. On the living room rug it's like level 3 on the Bosch Athlete which I wouldn't use every time.
I couldn't use it, it takes too much effort. I have reduced muscle strength (due to M.E. or fibromylgia.)
Pluses: powerful cleaning, lightweight to carry upstairs, light at front to illuminate floor, good value with the offer we got.
Cons, only one power level, heavy to push, doesn't go into small corners.
We'll use it maybe once a fortnight on carpets, at least husband will. But it's a bit of a waste.
We will have to buy another lightweight for me to use.Probably another Bosch Athlete.

I used to have the original G-Tech carpet sweeper which was excellent for a quick clean-round, but a year ago I managed to break it. I use a Bosh Athlet cordless but it's too heavy for me to haul upstairs, so bought a cheap but effective vacuum for upstairs. It has all the necessary attachments too.

I have a Halo and it is great. I have two hairy cats and had to drag the hairs out of my dyson every time I used it.
The Halo collects it into a bag, which lasts a long time before it tell you to replace it, and then makes no mess at all.
It is more powerful than my cordless dyson, and I am going to get rid of the cabled upright I used to use occasionally for more thorough cleaning.
Go for it!

natateturbe. One of the things I like about this machine is that it does NOT have different settings. I find it much easier to use, goes over hard floor and carpet without me having to adjust anything.
Surprised you say it is difficult on your rug - have never found this to be the case. It tends to glide over everything, whilst doing its job.
MadeinYorkshire if you know the model number for the machine you may find details of the filter on the web. If you cannot, I have always found the GTech have an excellent, helpful customer service and you can either email or telephone them and they would be able to advise you re. the filter.
I did not realise that my Air Ram had a washable filter until it stopped picking up (I had been using it then for over two years). When I read the Instruction Book found it easy, cleared it, washed it, let it dry overnight - and everything was like new again. Mind you instruction book tells me this should be done monthly.

Umm, just moved my Mum down south and she has a G-Tech which I have never used before. I wasn't really picking up so I unblocked everything etc and asked her if she had done the filter, and she says she doesn't think it had one, so 'no'! Have to say I can't find one on it either, is there one hiding from me somewhere? It's a cordless one, very lightweight, and has a bag?

I might feel better about it tomorrow when i'm not tired.

Well, I don't like it. I took it for granted it would have variable settings. The model I bought doesn't and its hard to push on our living room rug. It lifts dirt very well but I couldn't use it, my muscles would ache. (Maybe that's a plus. My husband would have to do the vacuuming!)
I don't like the broad base either. I much prefer the one we are replacing.
i'll give it a week and if I still feel the same I'll order another. It's a lot of money to waste but needs must...

Same floors here Franbern. Just waiting on delivery. Supposed to be yesterday but I'm in NI, so expectsd delay.
My Bosch Athlet works well- when it works- keeps cutting out. Have had enough.

I have hard floor throughout my hallway and living/dining room. Rug in Living room. Bedrooms are carpeted. Find my upright GTec is absolutely fine on both, without me even having ti alter any setting as I go from carpet to hard floor. Use it is in my kitchen also.

I have one an original Mk1 Air ram K9. It is rubbish on hard floors, but I believe the later models have solved that problem. I would therefore buy another when I feel ready.

Will do Franbern.

nadateurb Do let us all know how you get on with your new machine. Mine was bought for me by my children for Christmas 2018. So easy and light to use. Lots of features like the upright handle going smaller for storage in something like under-stairs cupboards. Hand held one is excellent for car and also for sucking out air on those vacuum storage containers.

Thanks Franbern. have just ordered one, great discount offer too!

Love my GTec Air Ram - upright and hand held. I did not read through the instruction book properly when I first had it, so after two years use, (when for the first time it started not working properly), I discovered an easy to get to filter which I should have cleared and washed on a regular basis.
Before getting rid of your current machine dahlia check to see if this is the reason yours is not working - or, as has been said - it could mean you need a replacement battery.
I would never purchase anything made by Dyson - to me just highly over-expensive -just about 'okay' machines made by a company whose boss gives does not give a toss about UK.

Thanks everyone. Thanks Kali. It sounds ok.

You do need to unclog the filter from time to time, though as it loses a bit of suction. I tap mine out on a handy wall. I keep meaning to buy a spare so that I can wash it properly.

Emptying the G-Tec is so easy really, don't see the problem. Just tap it inside the bin, and hey presto. From time to time, I take the container outside and clean it with a bottle brush and tap it against a tree to make sure no dust clogs it up. So simple- and so light. Can carry it up and down the stairs with one hand.

We bought a Dyson V10 this year - DH’s choice?. I find it heavy, I’m not terribly impressed with its up to the edge cleaning, and when we used it on a new wool carpet it got so clogged up it was unbelievable so until the carpet stops shedding fibres we are back to using the old Dyson upright on it. DD has a shark - very pleased with it.

Gtech AirRam Mk2 K9 Cordless Vacuum
This one seems very light. Think I'll go with it. Unless someone tells me not to. I hope emptying is not too messy (although that's my OH's department.)
I hate buying new things, my head is spinning looking at Which and store reviews. Too much choice nowadays!

I'd have another G-Tec.