Karcher WV6, window vac, Is it worth it?

[@MrDaffyduck80]

Excellent demonstration.Thank you! I removed the rubber to clean it and couldn't replace it. No instructions came with the unit. Your close up and description of replacing the rubber squeege was up a life saver! I'm very happy with my WV6. The long life battery is amazing

[@RichManPoorTech]

Glad it helped thanks for watching

[@Robotrik1]

From what I've been able to see, the V6 version has two improvements in cleaning the unit . - One you already covered partially -- taking the head apart gives you the opportunity to run water over the innards of the head to clean that and not have dirty / smelly water & whatever else you clean off your car windows for example dry there. This is another plus, alongside cleaning the removable rubber stripe . - The second bit of cleaning hast to do with the dirty water tank, which from what I've seen in previous models -- those just had a rubber plug that you unplugged to empty the dirty water tank . The V6 has a removable dirty water tank that has a large intake hole on the top that makes it's cleaning (through running clean tap water into it & and throwing the water out) much easier . All in all, these are nice maintenance issues that are appreciated . I also have one negative issue with my V6 -- it works for a few minutes at a slightly lower setting, and after a few minutes of use the engine starts whirring at a slightly higher pitch -- I have no idea why it does that . :) Cheers !

[@hellobellaxo1766]

Thank your for the video! I couldn’t decide which one to buy, but this was really useful. Tbh other videos talk about the specs endlessly, but I really need to see it in action! So once again, thank you!!

[@RichManPoorTech]

Thank you for your comment, i hope you subscribed, i think they are a great tool, i try and let people know about using the products more than just specs, and if i don't like something or just think its marketing rubbish i will point it out

[@elifbaran8003]

Thank you im heading to Argos now for wv6. Yay black friday

[@grzegorzwrona8146]

Thanks a lot for the video! Finally it helped me to take a decision about WV6 order, really nice and clear review with key technical aspects and differences to previous models. Regards from Poland !

[@RichManPoorTech]

Thank you for your comment, i do try to explain difference and if i don't like something i will say

[@wendyriley9724]

Brilliant, haven't bought one yet but you have given some great information before I decide on which one, thank you

[@rogerlatham195]

Used this on my patio slabs do the job brilliant bit back braking but perfect 😊

[@yvonneost12]

I bought mine ages ago because I had mirror doors on built in wardrobes when I had them installed , but I still found I get streaks on the finished mirror/s so I'd usually buff it with a paper towel or a car cleaning towel quickly . ( my minds gone blank at the moment , but you know the towels I mean , I'm sure > ) The reason I watched you is I forgot if I had to put solution into the vac LOL or not then when I saw you with the sprayer I had a " Durr " moment . Also I sub'd , they all help on the road to becoming a millionaire You Tuber . good luck .

[@BaileysDad369]

Thanks for the info. I’ve decided to get this after watching your video. Keep the good videos coming!

[@RichManPoorTech]

Thank you for your comment

[@LauraSomeNumber]

I saw someone make the argument that while the rubber was easy to clean before the head itself wasn't and as some people use them to suck up spills that may not be water it's good to be able to open the head.

[@RichManPoorTech]

Thank you for your comment, I would also suggest if you used it to suck up something other than water, run some clean water through the head to clean it before anything dries in the head

[@smudger671]

Just bought one of these for a cheap price. Has quite a weak suction in my opinion, and I have also found the head comes off all to easily even without pressing the release button.

[@rdd3660]

Thanks a lot! I got a clear idea about the vac to buy thanks to your videos.

[@RichManPoorTech]

Glad to have helped

[@ConciergeMed]

Thanks for a good vid. Where did you get the 170mm attachment for the cleaning cloth to fit smaller windows? It only come ms with the wider spray bottle attachment? Thanks.

[@mladen5]

Anyone find that it leaves water at the edges, whereas the earlier versions don’t? Also, it doesnt seem as good at sucking up the beaded water at the base of the window, leaving a residue. My early model seemed better in this regard

[@arifmunshi6833]

The head comes off too easily on my unit and was leaving streaks. sent it back preferred the old head

[@Revelries]

I just bought the wv6. the nozzle head doesn't snap into place easily, i have to use quite a bit of force to put it in and remove it. same with detaching the head to clean the blade. is this normal?

[@RichManPoorTech]

It dose have a tight fit when new, but without using yours it’s hard to know if yours has a fault

[@Revelries]

@@RichManPoorTech thanks!

[@Shangoof]

Would it work for spot drying the car body after a wash

[@peacesonnet7336]

Thank you very much for your demo. Does this model have a vapour machine?

[@Dentos19]

I bought the wv1 rechargeable just used a sponge with a small amount of fairy liquid then vacuumed off no streaks did 3 large windows in no time

[@RichManPoorTech]

not sure but i think fairy may have salt in it, but glad you liked it

[@farzadh5369]

Hi, can please show how to empty the waste water tank?

[@RichManPoorTech]

Hi you just pull the clear water tank away from the handle at the bottom and it has a screw top to twist and poor the water away

[@DanniMunro]

Can you use it vertically, like going from left to right?? Or on horizontal surfaces? I've seen others mention that the water gets into the motor if you deviate from the top down action

[@RichManPoorTech]

I’ve used mine top down on vertical windows with sometimes a swipe over left to right, or to follow leaded I’ve used it on horizontal glass table tops and on the underside, and I’ve used my older one in all manner of directions on car windows. weather your suppose too I don’t know, but I’ve not had any problems in over 10 years of use, but I do empty my collection tank regularly after using as I don’t want to put it away with any dirty water in it

[@davidevans117]

Fantastic video he’s a legend well done mate

[@RichManPoorTech]

Thanks for the comment 😄

[@tarak6]

Nicely explained! I have 1 question... can we use it upside down while cleaning? rather than going top to bottom, I would say turn the cleaner upside down and use it. Thank you once again... cheers.

[@RichManPoorTech]

Hi I’ve used it vertically, horizontally, on top of a glass table, underneath the glass table, I’ve never kept it upside down as I’ve always used it with gravity not against it, it has worked in all positions, if turned upside dow water doesn’t run out of it, weather it would with extended use or a full tank I don’t know

[@allaverdi90]

Hi! I wonder which window vac you would recommend today? let say for someone like me who's never had one budget/more expensive option. Is the WV6 worth it today?

[@RichManPoorTech]

Both are good, and you wouldn't be disappointed in either, but i feel the WV6 is better

[@beanuk]

Hi, ive just brought this and seems really good, apart from one thing. When using either of the heads, they don't click in like yours did. They go in all the way but with the slightest of pressure, when using, the heads start detaching from the body. Think its faulty? Cheers.

[@RichManPoorTech]

It might be, I would have a look at one in a shop to compare it against

[@beanuk]

@Rich Man Poor Tech ok 👍🏻

[@phoenicuros]

Professionals use microfiber cloth and a rubber wiper, and soap.

[@Nyle95]

This isn't aimed at professionals.

[@jenniferg6818]

Why can't professionals do either?

[@kristupasantanavicius9093]

Using squeege is a pain especially for apartment windows, where you clean the outside of window by opening it inwards. Squeege makes the dirty water run down into your home.

[@gumtree7177]

I agree with you. Looks harder to swap out and clean the rubber blade.

[@RichManPoorTech]

thanks for the comment

[@nigellindabazely9316]

I have just bought one of these but not sure I want to keep it as it leaves smear marks on my window. Am I doing something wrong?

[@RichManPoorTech]

might be the solution that your using to wet the window, try also wiping the end of the rubber blade before next pass to see if it helps

[@saltcedarr]

Hi, Great review! I was wondering whether I can use it upside down or not for the glass fence I have when I stand on the opposite side. Have you tried upside down?

[@RichManPoorTech]

I don’t know official answer, but I just cleaned my patio door’s trying it from bottom up instead of my usual top down with no issues using my wv6. I started with a empty container and it worked fine with upwards strokes of the patio doors so weather you would need to empty the tank more often as you went as the tank filled up might be a possibility but when empty it worked fine, I have also used it on the underside of a glass table again with no issues

[@saltcedarr]

@@RichManPoorTech many thanks for your efforts and the extensive explanation🙏🏻Wish you best!

[@christophermoltisanti9595]

Maybe i don’t know how to use it but i still have stripes on my windows

[@RichManPoorTech]

soap the window, rub window with a cloth or pad on the spray bottle if you have one, and the in one motion pull down across the window, a tip is to wipe the end of the rubber before next pass, also make sure that the rubber/silicone is clean it shouldn't streak, unless your cleaning solution is streaking, but i usually just use soapy water

[@stephanypasnin1474]

Mine still leaves streaks. My liquid bottle leaks as well. Cant tighten it properly

[@RichManPoorTech]

make sure your rubber strips are clean, take them apart as shown and make sure the is nothing between them, also wipe the edge that will be touching the dry window while using and don't press hard on the window let the machine do the work and the rubber flexed on the glass,

[@Rule_N_Reign]

Thank you!!

[@Adeline9418]

I have a matress vacuum. Why not a window vacuum??? They cost too much!!! Also I only have two windows in my apartment. Bedroom and sliding glass. Give me a reason to buy one!😭

[@RichManPoorTech]

Car, glass table, shower kitchen tiles

[@anitagrist634]

Thank you very informative! Is there any difference in weight between the models?

[@RichManPoorTech]

They all weigh about about the same 0.7-0.8kg you don't notice with using them the main difference is the head is more flexible on the WV6 allowing more flexibility with your hand movements, if price isn't an issue i would recommend the WV6 all day long, if the cost is important then there is nothing wrong with the WV2, and the wv 5 is in the middle

[@anitagrist634]

@@RichManPoorTech Thank you, it needs to be quite light for me to enjoy using it! And I will consider the prices and your recommendations. Thanks again.

[@harrysollmer1644]

I've got WV6 plus yellow blade not like earlier models having black Blade Only WV6 has Inner black plus Outer yellow totally different rubbers but I can pullout slip Yellow rubber but I don't have tool for special screws holding down black rubber

[@giggity4670]

I wonder why they got rid of the removable battery like on the 5 as that was useful as batteries lose charge capacity over time and easy to change it when it stars to lose charge but the batteries does have a good life span as dad has the V2 and it still going ok with it being few years old now think it is time to upgrade it to the v6 this vid sold me on it as was thinking of the V5 but like you said in the vid the new head really sets it apart thanks.

[@RichManPoorTech]

most likely down to manufacturing cost, most people buy on the new sticker price of a unit without thinking of future batteries, so if they can sell at say 69 instead of 71 they will selll alot more units, especially with the competition now making them

[@dercarsus]

Help how do you know when it’s fully charged I have just bought on and it’s not turning on

[@RichManPoorTech]

it will say 99 in the display window

[@Eire-]

Thanks mate helped a lot👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@RichManPoorTech]

thank you for your comment

[@peters5367]

Thanks for that. Does the new WV6 head fit onto the WV5? I have a WV5 and it isn't worth upgrading completely but I can see I can just buy a WV6 head.

[@RichManPoorTech]

Not as far as I know, I would recommend buying the wv6 if you needed to replacing your wv5, but the wv5 is more than capable and I would just keep using that, who knows when you need to replace is there might be a wv7 or 8 out

[@peters5367]

@@RichManPoorTech Thanks for that.

[@johnowers47]

Hi, are the charging leads compatible with each other??

[@RichManPoorTech]

I believe they are, i use the same one

[@commuterbranchline8132]

A grand product indeed, but at around £100+ on January 2022, it’s not exactly cheap!?

[@RichManPoorTech]

Prices fluctuate best to keep eye open for deals

[@gumtree7177]

Wider buddy 👍🏻✅ nice battery indicator of how many windows to go. Wow that’s great

[@RichManPoorTech]

may change when battery gets more warn, but at the moment it is still working the same for me

[@eadjh98]

Nice video! I already have the Wv 50, which I’ve had for a great number of years, but I’m thinking of upgrading to the 6 plus N, and I got the impression it has a more powerful motor ? Do you know the answer to that question please? Keep up the great videos oh and subbing to your channel! 👍

[@RichManPoorTech]

high the only info i can find is that the WV50 has a 12w rated motor and the WV6 has a 10w motor, i don't know if the rated motor on the WV50 is measured in the same way , both units come with the same charger and same voltage battery, but don't confuse motor power, with performance, i have seen 14v bosh ble drill out perform 24v diy brands, the newer WV6 might be more efficient, it might just be a better design, but what i can tell you from using both is that the WV6 is better than the WV50 mainly to do with the new head, but suction is also great

[@eadjh98]

Hi, thanks for the video, with seeing it I decided to upgrade from my WV 50 to the Wv 6, but I’m not to happy with the wv6 I use it mainly for condensation and I’m getting water running down the glass, so I tried using it upside down like I do with the Wv50 which copes quite well, but the wv 6 don’t like to be upside down ? Also I tried using washing up liquid with water on my French doors from outside and found it streaks a bit squeals a bit and I had bubble coming out of the waste water bottle! Have I bought a faulty one? I am going to give it another go later, and if it continues maybe contact Karcher as to a solution! Any ides please.

[@anamariasantiago9508]

I wonder your windows are already clean can you show me a really dirty one ? is it effective

[@RichManPoorTech]

It’s the rubbing with the pad on the cleaning spray bottle that lifts the dirt on the window itself, leaving behind a dirty soapy water on the window or you could use a sponge, the vac then squeegee and sucks this dirty water away, leaving a dry smear free window. So on really dirty window as long as your soapy water has cleaned the dirty glass then the window vac will leave your window clear

[@eusol2517]

Hi. How long does the battery last? Thanks for your info and vlog.

[@RichManPoorTech]

It seams to be approximately 1% per window on the WV6 so i can do around 100 windows, so for me i haven't charged it since January

[@hkdanahui]

Information and experience shared were truly helpful ! We came across a VW2 (special edition) that comes with 35 min runtime (hope it's true!) and bonus silicon lips. Wonder if we should get the special edition or VW6, with a price difference of GBP24. What do you think?

[@RichManPoorTech]

I would go for the wv6 as I think the blades are a improvement over the wv 1 - 5 but I’m sure you wouldn’t be disappointed in the wv 1-5 either, I still use my original wv60 if it’s 1st to hand as they both do the same job

[@angelacoretcaia5887]

Super!!! Unde pot comanda asa magie de aparat???

[@RichManPoorTech]

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[@Baddad36]

Excellent. Most helpful.

[@RichManPoorTech]

Im glad it helped

[@georginasanchez3908]

How much and where can I get it?

[@RichManPoorTech]

i have links in my description or at a electronic shop that would sell items like vacuums etc

[@asthashrestha239]

Hello, thank you for the informative video. Could you also please let us know if WV 6 better than Karcher 10?

[@RichManPoorTech]

Hi i am presuming your on about the professional range WVP 10 model, unfortunately i haven't tried this model but i can confirm that it uses the same cleaning blades as the WV50, WV75, WV2 and WV5 models which i have used, the blade on the WV6 is different which i think is better, the runtime on the wv6 is 100 mins to 35min on the WV10 which has the same runtime as the WV5, however the WVP10 dose have the ability to change batteries as does the WV5, but the WV6 is built in, the water tank is 200ml on the WVP10 compared to 150ml on the WV6, the WV6 is also cheaper, unless you are a professional window cleaner that requires the ability to keep replacing the batteries for non stop operation then in my opinion i would recommend the WV6

[@omareliwi9605]

I couldn't bear the squeaking noise when doing my windows with this tool - the equivalent annoyance of nails on a blackboard in my view!

[@RichManPoorTech]

thanks for your comment

[@aearly841]

Does the WV6 come with a charging station? Thanks

[@RichManPoorTech]

My WV6 Plus N just came with lead to plug into a socket outlet

[@aearly841]

@@RichManPoorTech Ok, cheers.

[@contactknoxy]

Good video, ours died today so weighing up which one to buy. Thanks, you made the decision easy.

[@RichManPoorTech]

thanks for the comment

[@rabidsquirrel2168]

gotta say.. when you used it on a tv screen, I gritted my teeth. Don't do that :D

[@MyNino]

Bought it. Useless device. Nothing beats the old fashioned way with rubber wiper and sheepskin cloth.