BerghoffMerlin All-in-ONE Corded Vacuum Cleaner with Tools Blue

Great suction and easy to use

I am in my 70’s and three years ago still found myself searching for the “perfect vacuum” for everyday use. I found it when I purchased my little BergHoff all-in-one! I initially intended to use it for little jobs around my cottages. I have two other vacuums but my BergHoff soon became my favorite “go to” vacuum for almost every job. Today, three years later this BergHoff all-in-one is still the vacuum I choose first. It truly is light weight and so easy to maneuver. I can vacuum my entire cottage in no time. It is so light I have no trouble carrying it back and forth to my other cottages. My back doesn’t ache since I don’t have to lug a canister behind. The long handle that attaches easily makes it an upright vac. I only have to empty it once after …and it is so easy to empty! Since it is a basic plug in, the power is always at its peak! The extra long cord allows me to vacuum a large area before I have to replug it to another outlet. I don’t know it’s amps or hp or airflow speed but I do know the power is amazing! I’ve used a lot of vacuums throughout the years and its pickup power compares only to the power of the Miele lightweight canister that I purchased for my daughter a few years back. Last but not least, the BergHoff customer service team is amazing!I used my vac so much that a part wore out. BergHoff customer service was patient, kind and responsive. They backed up their product completely and the situation was resolved. Thank you, BergHoff! Comparing vacuums on line is impossible! It’s like there is a “vacuum conspiracy” (LOL!) going on to prevent us from making the best decision. How can you compare when power and efficiency are measured in so many different ways. It’s like comparing oranges to apples. So I’m basing this review on my knowledge alone and my experience in a lifetime search for the perfect vacuum!

I'm using this to clean up the kitchen, dining and entryway. It has strong suction and works on vinyl tile and heavier rugs, though I have to stand on the edge of lightweight rugs to keep them down. I keep this out in plain sight because it looks nice and I would forget to clean up if I put it in the closet. I have a second one upstairs for the bathroom where I detach the bottom piece to use the narrow suction behind the toilet and in the corners. I like that there are no parts for long hair to wrap around. It's easy to take apart and dump out the debris and pull the pound of hair off the filter.

My heavy old Rainbow vacuum was getting tiresome to lug around so I decided to get a stick vac for quick clean ups, vacuuming furniture, etc. I previously had a Hoover Lynx lithium ion stick vacuum that I really liked but the battery would die halfway through a cleaning, so I decided to go with a corded stick vac this time. I decided on the Merlin because of all the reviews mentioning how great the suction is. Well, the suction is great, I can't complain there. It is also very lightweight and easy to use. The issue I found is that the motor housing gets very hot after about 10 minutes of use. I realize this isn't a full size vacuum meant to clean an entire house at once but 10 minutes? And I'm not talking warm, I mean HOT.After looking around online I saw several other people mention this and the concensus was basically don't use it for more than 10-15 minutes at a time. For the price (compared to similar stick vacuums) I think this is ridiculous. I still like the overall cleaning performance but the next stick vacuum I purchase will not be from this brand.

This little vacuum is very powerful and effective when used on my wooden floors. It's small and very maneuverable, so I could get under furniture easily. But on the third use, the plastic neck area between the floor attachment and the motorized top portion cracked in half and cannot be fixed. I contacted the company and at their request, I sent in pictures of the broken areas on both pieces of the neck. The representative indicated they would be replacing it for me; however, I have not yet received a replacement or a refund. I would change the overall two-star review if I had received either a replacement or a refund.