I am looking at getting a portable carpet cleaning machine. I was originally looking at the Nautilus MX3-500H machine and then I ran across some forum posts that said they had a bunch of issues with their Nautilus (different model) and would buy something different in the future. The sales guy at the local shop was talking Nautilus up and I had not done any research prior to this. Another post I read said buy a machine with the most amount of suction and then get external heater. After reading the eternal heater post I was going to skip the MX3-500H machine and look at one of the Nautilus extreme machines. Ideally, I'd like to be able to clean tile too which seems to be a problem with Nautilus since it appears to be a balancing act with electricity draw. Nautilus has 1,200 psi machine but then you sacrifice heat and suction. I called some sale shops I found online and got third option since I told the guy that I have a Landa pressure washer with diesel water heater (model MHC4-35324E). This sale guy suggested 7303LX Air Hog™ Vacuum Booster and I could use my current pressure washer since I had it and it would cover the (heat and pressure piece) then I would just need to buy the extractor component and carpet cleaning tool and therein the Air Hog solution. I am leaning this way presently because the cost of the extractor is $1,650 verse ~$3,500/$4,000. I will need carpet cleaning wand too.
When I told the original sales guy what my new plan was he thought there were to many parts and that I was going to have problems. While I liked the local sales guy I am getting the feeling he is just trying to get a sale now verses doing what is truly best for me. I am fine spending extra money to get quality tools if I need to but I also don’t need to throw money down the drain if another option is great solution as well. I am looking for unbiased view points since I don’t know a ton about the carpet industry. The online guy said the Air Hog has LX motor and will compete with many truck mounted systems.
Here is direct quote from the local sales guy.
“So that is a Mytee. I am a distributor of those but we have had many issues with build quality. Seems like a lot of electrical/circuit problems. That’s why we don’t stock them but I can get them if you need. Again, multiple machines will be cumbersome and time consuming but do as you see right for yourself. Thanks.”
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Thank you very much!
When I told the original sales guy what my new plan was he thought there were to many parts and that I was going to have problems. While I liked the local sales guy I am getting the feeling he is just trying to get a sale now verses doing what is truly best for me. I am fine spending extra money to get quality tools if I need to but I also don’t need to throw money down the drain if another option is great solution as well. I am looking for unbiased view points since I don’t know a ton about the carpet industry. The online guy said the Air Hog has LX motor and will compete with many truck mounted systems.
Here is direct quote from the local sales guy.
“So that is a Mytee. I am a distributor of those but we have had many issues with build quality. Seems like a lot of electrical/circuit problems. That’s why we don’t stock them but I can get them if you need. Again, multiple machines will be cumbersome and time consuming but do as you see right for yourself. Thanks.”
Questions
- Do you own or have experience with 7303LX Air Hog™ Vacuum Booster?
- Do any of you know of quality control issues that the local sales guy mentioned?
- What are your thoughts on the 7303LX Air Hog™ Vacuum Booster?
- What wand would you go with?
- Do you like/find value the 12” Rotovac Bonzer High Speed Carpet Cleaning unit?
- Do you like/find value in the 360i Rotovac or XL?
- Any great classes/certifications you would recommend?
- How long have you been in the business?
- Any other feedback or advice you can offer?
Thank you very much!
