Using A Rainbow Vacuum As An Air Purifier Comparison

[@lcainformatica745]

*Absolutely love this thing. **Fastly.Cool** and air purifier perfectly this machine We set it up in the low air circulation basement where the dogs hang out (man cave too) and it made a HUGE difference in air quality.*

[@Hayley070991]

*The two units I purchased work great. **Fastly.Cool** and air purifier perfectly this machine The filters are definitely collecting dust! I contacted Levoit directly for a minor issue, and received exceptional customer service!*

[@vaneesco4]

We just got our rainbow 3weeks ago and so far it does its job. We have dogs and helps with the smell and hair. It does have a 21year warranty. So I don't understand what some of you are getting at. This is way better than any other vacuum we ever purchased and it smells so darn good every time we vacuum!!!!!

[@jntolbert]

I have a D2 1960's/70's (looks like R2D2 from Star Wars) Rainbow and it STILL works. I inherited it from my Mom and Dad when they upgraded theirs. They will last a looooong time.

[@ariannemast2258]

It's very expensive but if people only sees how many times they have to purchased vacuum due to not working etc. It cost more. I bought this and ditch my Dyson. My son allergies has gone a lot better since then. Best ever vacuum honestly compare to Dyson.

[@Yellasnow8ball]

The Rainbow was originally designed as an air purifier when it came out in 1935. Its main purpose today is still to clean the air. We have attachments such as the power nozzle (carpet attachment) because the DRY methods people use to clean actually make the air quality much worse in your home. The high setting filters 9' by 10' room in 10 minutes leaving you with 99.9% clean air. You would think that who ever made this video would have researched this before hand. Also we have had 9 different models since we came out with the 1935 Rainbow.

[@GreatVacsCOM]

Thanks for the comment! Yes the Air Purifying mode on the Rainbow is quiet and people really like that feature. My point of the video we made is that instead of putting those extra hours on your 2000 dollar vacuum consider using a 200 dollar air purifier and use the Rainbow for vacuuing. We sell a lot of the 2 speed Rainbows and they are a great product. If you get a chance go to our website and leave that exact review on one of the 2 speeds. I think that would be very helpful.

[@GreatVacsCOM]

@weiland1988 - Thanks for the great point :) Some Rainbow sales people try to say its first and foremost a air purifier but in its present state its primarily a vacuum that can also be used as a air purifier. In 1998 Rainbow added HEPA filter to the Rainbow. Why? Because water does not filter the very fine particles which is why they added the HEPA. But nearly 100 years ago it was probably the best concept around for filtering the air.

[@a69ywc97]

I have a Rainbow e2 silver for 5 years and using it 24 hours a day, 365 days a year including cleaning the air all days long, I have slightly eyes allergy, nasal allergy, now I don't have these issues when I stay at home. Using it for cleaning the car carpets and air-conditioner too.

[@GreatVacsCOM]

Patti thats a great point which is why we sell Rainbows starting in the 300's rebuilt and with our 5 year motor warranty and 30 day money back. We believe the Rainbow is a superior product and really try to do all we can to make them affordable. If you want one with the HEPA filter they are as low as 700. A disposable vacuum made in China for 200 dollars every 2 years, you will be money ahead buying a Rainbow. Rainbow owners swear by their vacuums, you might want to give it a chance :)

[@sebo_man_2072]

Rainbow are made to be run 24/7 all year long for many years. They designed it with a brushless motor so it going to last very long. The new rainbow e2 black is also asthma and allergy certified. Those air purifier need 6 layers of filters and they sill are not certified. Rainbow only has 2 layers of filtration. The rainbow is way better

[@moranmanor6304]

Agreed. Ok, so his air purifier may purify the air, but what about the source?? The carpets, hard wood flooring etc. That's why the Rainbow is superior because it can help clean all of those surfaces and then clean the air!

[@IsidroJrDina]

Where can you buy those air purifiers? It doesn't show on your website. I tried looking for it.

[@GreatVacsCOM]

Thats true Patti :) However some people (like me) have severe allergies to dust and allergens. Where they have a hard time breathing. Its nice to have something in our living quarters where it brings relief & is enjoyable. The Rainbow can help that in 2 ways. Many times our carpets act as giant sponges for allergens. The vacuums we use are not deep cleaners & push around those allergens. With the Rainbow being a powerful deep cleaner as well as air purifier it helps. Thanks Dustin

[@sherryannhailey6596]

I just bought a used on off of Marketplace and it is fabulous! I am allergic to dust and to vacuum always made me sneeze, even my Shark that did a great job of vacuuming was a headache from having to dump out the canister...dust flying everywhere then three filters that clogged constantly, I live in the country hence non stop farming and creates dust all the time. The first day I vacuumed with my rainbow I DID NOT SNEEZE! I love it and yes I run it on high for a stronger air cleaner, I just go outside and do things and come back in and my house smells amazing! By the way I always laughed because I said my vacuum looks like it needs to be vacuumed LOL Bye, bye, Shark da doot to doo doo doo doot to doo BYE BUY SHARK!

[@paigemihalik7053]

You should let people know that the "air purifier" that uses "ionization" is actually an ozone generator. It is well known by the EPA and the scientific community that ozone is toxic and causes lung tissue damage at high concentrations. You should disclose that information. Also, the manual for that model from new comfort that you are demonstrating explains that you should NOT use the ozone feature while in your house and to make sure to ventilate the area before breathing the air. With that said its best to just use a standard HEPA filter and save $ on your electricity bill instead of paying to generate a toxic substance. Some do not read the manual when they buy products. I posed this comment so someone does not accidentally kill their cat or dog by leaving the ozone generator on while they are gone... Here are some links to find safe, lab tested purifiers: www.arb.ca.gov/research/indoor/ozone.htm www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/ozonegen.html#table%201

[@Sin928ply]

Does a Rainbow use ionization??

[@gpelite]

sinful928 No, Rainbow does not use ionization. It uses ONLY water source as a main filter and a HEPA rear exhaust filter (which on most e series are washable)

[@violetmei9931]

Paige Mihalik Agree with you. Ionizer cannot be used especially people with asthma.

[@nakatov]

Sorry, but what you decide is not so. everything depends on the concentration of ozone if you use a .01%, the effect is the opposite. if everything that produces an electric arc leaves ozone. the office photocopier too. the ionizers, for example the ionic pro leaves a residue of .02%. what happens is that ozonizers that in turn ionize the minimum level of ozone is .05%. if the power is something else. but if you use it with a certain ventilation to an ionizer there is no problem. otherwise I could not be writing this for a long time. What you do not have to do is not use it outside of what the manual says. if you operate properly, you do not have it because you have problems. It is more, for ozonation of a room. I leave a ventilation, I put a timer plug with a while before leaving and I return hour or more after that I cut automatically. When I arrive there is no ozone residue. I use the ionizer low and with ventilation and it works correctly without problems. What you should not do is let the ozone residue accumulate in large quantities in a closed room where you are. that's it. As I said at first, everything depends on the level of concentration to which you are exposed.

[@TrooperSam]

I'd say if you want one of those ozone generator air systems, you'd better have a filter to catch all of the dust that gets dragged down by the negative ion charge. It's gonna get on EVERYTHING. As for running an E2 all the time, it's a brushless motor. It's made for super long duty cycles. I run ours every night as we sleep, and my wife has been sleeping better as a result. It may be in part to the humidity that the machine adds to the room, but it's definitely catching things in the water that I can see when I empty it.

[@GreatVacsCOM]

Great Point Paul. Now if your going to use a Rainbow as your primary household vacuum we dont suggest you use it for drywall dust. Drywall dust and fireplace ash are 2 things that usually dont get picked up by the water in the filtration process. So it ends up coating your fans inside the vacuum and filling up your HEPA filter faster. Just last week we had someone email us that did this and want us to take their Rainbow apart and clean all the drywall dust out.

[@lcbaltus11]

I agree with this. We got a rainbow vacuum two weeks ago. I have horrible allergies before the rainbow we were using a regular air purifier. I was thinking rainbow was the replacement to that. It doesn’t filter the air enough to help my allergies. It does an amazing job vacuuming, but in terms of air purifying It’s not enough for me.

[@apihchih2503]

how about now?

[@andrewwood4066]

Got my newest model rainbow for $600 on Craigslist. I don't mind using it as an air purifier. :) Sales rep came and I said no. Went on Craigslist and found it in perfect condition at 75% off.

[@TheGeneralReview]

Andrew Wood I did the same thing haha!

[@tisturod]

Ya what happens if it breaks down, if you purchased it from Craigslist then it didn't come with a warranty, Rainbow never sales online, therefore if you purchased it online brand new then it was for sure stolen, and if anybody ever checks the serial number on the side of the machine and it comes up stolen, then you will be in possession of stolen goods. food for thought.

[@TrooperSam]

Yeah, because nobody EVER sells their personal property online. It's ALWAYS stolen, right? Damn those tweakers stealing vacuums for drug money! The tweaker I bought mine from (I've never met a tweaker in his seventies dressed nicely and driving a nice car and living in a retirement community before!) even stole the boxes with it, and gave them to me as part of the sale! He even stole the receipt with his NAME on it! Man, that's just not bright. Heck, you don't even need a warranty with an E2. They're dead simple to work on. Parts are easily available, and surprisingly inexpensive. The motor price isn't even bad, though the controller is a bit steep at nearly $300, but that's about it. I paid $350 for mine used, and I'm pretty happy about it.

[@jonathanshealy450]

My dad has had his rainbow since the 80s. It still works better than the shark and dyson. You save money in the long run.

[@janawest7186]

I just got mine and it is4 speed. Do you have a more up to date video? Does the other air purifier have a 10 year warranty?

[@paulchristiano4251]

Does that air purifier use water as a filter, clean upholstered furniture, kill dust mites, dust hard furniture, shampoo carpet and furniture, clean tile and hardwood, disinfect, sanitize, deodorized , aromatize, and vaporize? That's a negative.

[@sherryannhailey6596]

Exactly!

[@frederico802]

There are two repositories for water, one clean and one dirty. You will be amazed when you see what the Rainbow pulls into that dirty water.

[@GreatVacsCOM]

Its true :) If you want to buy a brand new Rainbow with the Rainbow warranty you have to buy directly from Rainbow. On average people usually pay between 2000 to 3000 dollars when buying from Rainbow. Where we come in is we specialize in selling lightly used rebuilt ones with our 5 year warranty for about 1/3 less. For example you can buy a E2 2 speed (built in air purifier) for as low as low as 819. To see it go to our site greatvacs dot comm and search "232d" Thanks Dustin

[@frederico802]

They are totally worth the price because they last so long. I had mine almost 30 years. Last summer I found myself watching a youtube video on one of the best hotels in London and they were using a Rainbow in the Dining Room.

[@TrooperSam]

I'd say use both. The air purifiers you're showing here will leave dust on EVERYTHING because of the ionizer. Run both, and the Rainbow can collect that dust.

[@pukaman2000]

I use an old rainbow for construction. It is great for clearing toilets and drains. It is also great for vacuuming up concrete slurry when cutting. The best part is when sanding sheetrock you run the thing without a hose and it filters the air. No other single vacuum does this as well. Sure a wet vac with a bag will do it. But the Rainbow is designed to do it. Yes, you could buy an air filter, but this is just another item to lug around to job sites. Sorry, the Rainbow is a perfect tool.

[@soldatheero]

ahh vacuuming up concrete bits and putting them in water sounds like one horrible cleanup to be honest

[@GreatVacsCOM]

I dont want this thread to turn into a war between vacuum dealers. The Filter Queen is a good vacuum to and we sell them as well. However let me point out a few things. A true HEPA filter like the Rainbow uses filters down to .3 microns or 99.97% not 98.5% like you suggested. The Rainbow vacuum is the only brushless motor vacuum that can also be used as a air purifier. As I suggested in my video you can also buy a separate Air Purifier if you want and the Filter Queen Defender which

[@lauramcnatt]

No way man...I'm using my water wash Rainbow everytime!

[@theniclim9328]

Hi, i am not sure why my Rainbow melted the 3-pin plug at one of the pin and it smells burned after i switch on Hi for 30min, and now i am not sure whether it is safe to use or not. my unit is E2 and it has a UK plug, can i replace the plug?

[@kennethesaupoint1828]

Since we have the covid-19 going on is there a purifier that will suck these viruses out of the air ?Just asking

[@taiwantalk]

is there anything available to purify air and also circulate disinfectant? just wondering.

[@Wbs8787]

The rainbow normally has a 8 years warranty when you purchase them from authorized distributor, so I think it's best to put it at work even as a purifier to match the price I'm paying for Rainbow vac... The sound is an issue but the hour argument for me doesn't make any sense...

[@cleanozo1632]

Ola Tudo bem quanto de profundidade chega a limpeza do colchão e do estofado 20 cm de profundidade?

[@abdulsattar1895]

Rainbow e series vacuum cleaner is working as compressor from the side of vacuum. How to fix this?

[@GreatVacsCOM]

Thanks for the comment :) We sell and rebuild all high end vacuum cleaners. Rainbow vacuum are our most popular seller by far. Why? Because people do notice a difference in allergies and how they feel when they use them. Yes they are 3000 new but thats why we sell them rebuilt for the E style (HEPA filter) for 700 plus. I would argue that they are still worth the 3000 because we see them last 24 years on average. Thanks Dustin

[@compactc9]

I don't sell Rainbows personally, I'm just a vacuum collector that works in a vacuum store, not a Rainbow dealer, and I really do believe these live up to the claims Rexair makes about them. I have terrible allergies too and I have at times noticed a difference in the smell of the air as I use it. My only issue with running the Rainbow on low speed as an air cleaner is that it doesn't really seem to cause the same bubbling action in the water.

[@winux]

Rainbows exhaust water vapor. You can easily test this yourself with a 10 dollar humiditiy tester. Let it run a while you will see humidity go up. Which humidity will bring down dust, etc, My problem with this is, and with cleaning. Once the water starts to get dirty, you're exhauting dirty vapor out.

[@GreatVacsCOM]

we also sell refurbished at GreatVacs dot comm is a great air purifier as well. Really people can choose to buy a separate air purifier with their Rainbow or to buy the E2 2 speed which has a built in air purifier. Also the Rainbow vacuum was ranked #1 most dependable canister in the US by consumer reports. It also can vacuum up wet spills, mop your floors and shampoo carpets if you need it to.

[@neal8720]

Can I use a gold series without the hepa filter? I have had a se series for 25 years and it filters great without a hepa filter.

[@michyalicea]

Ok so I bought a rainbow vacuum to use as an air purifier because I have really bad asthma ( been hospitalized 6 times in one year, close to being intubated) I have my Ige numbers tested every 6 months since I have lots of allergens and it causes my asthma to flare. Since my purchase of the rainbow my numbers have gone from 24,000 to 19,000 in a month. So it worked for getting rid of allergens in a home. Expensive yes but how much is a hospital bill even with insurance and my health is more

[@teacherlynn671]

How do I send my vac in for a maintenance service. My vac does not have great suction. I mean it is good but not great. Hoses clear, filter good, seal good also. What????

[@destroya3303]

Can't believe someone hasn't made a cheaper version of this. Its pretty simply, just a water filter and a hepa filter. Can't believe these are still over $2000 bucks

[@fiveam2000]

You can actually earn it for free!

[@GreatVacsCOM]

Thanks for the comment and excellent question :) Lets talk about that. Keep in mind for a air purifier to work it needs to run most of the day. So you would be putting a lot of hours on Rainbow and that is my point. You can use the E2 Rainbow to purify you air no problem or you can use a certified air purifier. The Rainbow has 2 stages of purification. The air purifier I was showing have 6 stages and more air movement. We sell them either way for your choice. Thanks for the comment.

[@TrooperSam]

Hours don't really matter much to an E2 with a brushless motor. For an E Series, or a D3/D4/SE, yeah, you're gonna wear through the brushes, but that's just not a consideration on any E2.

[@GodisGreat-p2s]

​@@TrooperSamVery interested please explain a little more.

[@rhodarose693]

.... Save money and get the E series with the brushless motor (great addition!! -not so sure on the HEPA filter -can't see how it is needed because the water does a 110% job alone ( do not vac till the water is "thick" -most water is free, or nearly!, so change it often while doing a large vac job, also, keeping the seperator (water from motor) is the MOST important part to owning a Rainbow Vac for a lifetime!! Plus!! You can not vac things that are not water soluable ...to be cont..

[@GreatVacsCOM]

Yes they are a great product. We actually specialize in rebuilt Rainbow vacuums. We see them last about 25 years on average. Isnt it great that an American made product lasts that long in our disposable society? People love their vacuums so much after 25 years they dont want a new one they want us to rebuild their old one :) I think thats great and your right they are a great product! I encourage all Rainbow owners to leave a review of their experience on our website for others to see :)

[@malayagarcia-phenow8325]

6 filters, he doesn't mention the cost of replacing them? Or the effectiveness when they are not replaced. "Less then 200" for something that does not work that also continues to charge you? Plus how much are we spending on our vacuum cleaners that spread more dust around. Would like to see some proof that these are so much better, more proof than his opinion.

[@MakeWay4CJ]

I'm confused. Are you asking whether or not the rainbow vacuum cleaner is better than all of the other vacuum cleaners or are you asking whether not that air filter he has over on the left is better than the rainbow's filtration system?

[@jerrymaulden9805]

I sold Rainbows in Indianapolis, was checking out looking to see improvements on rotating suspension of motor.

[@jenniferfaile4447]

i have purchased a rainbow humidifer and i love it.. i purchased the whole entire pieces that comes with it,,my son has allergies and it makes a world of difference,, why your water is dirty it lets u know you house is filthy...mine was really bad...so i would reccomend this for any one

[@compactc9]

So I don't think the water is really being used to clean the air. I've also noticed the HEPA filter on mine gets dirty when I do use it on los speed just sitting there. On both my 1 speed model I've honestly never had to change the HEPA filter, as its never got dirty, and as long as you use the machine properly and keep the separator clean I'm convinced these things will filter everything out in the water. But I guess what my conclusion here is that I don't think low speed filters as well.

[@gaylover211]

Does that air purifier have water or just filters? Because those air purifiers have tiny holes that are going to let through particles that you or I can't see that is just a waste of time and energy to just move the air. The Rainbow is designed originally to clean the air. Its an air purifier before a vacuum and the E2 has a brushless motor so nothing to wear out on it. :)

[@colenedrow]

Do you wonder why those air purifiers he uses as examples need 6 stages of filtration? Because they aren't using water. No. They are not more effective at cleansing the air. The Rainbow will do a better job and has dozens more advantages than any store sold air purifier. It's an all in one cleaning unit. Definitely worth the price.

[@violetmei9931]

Cole Nedrow what can water filter? I think only dust not other particles smaller than dust. Most of the air purifier has the HEPA filter with at least 0.3 micro, the best is Atmosphere with 0.009 micro can even filter virus, bacteria, dioxin etc.. Honestly, Rainbow cant do that.

[@Milosz_Ostrow]

+Cole Nedrow For cleaning air in one's house, an electrostatic filter will outperform the Rainbow vacuum cleaner at much lower acquisition cost and operating cost. Any electrostatic filter will remove particles as small as a pollen grain, and smaller.

[@MSBLS721]

I have the one in the middle and it sounds just like the blue one for air purifier mode. It is very quiet.

[@TrooperSam]

Then you must have an earlier E2, not an E Series. The E Series has a single speed brushed motor. Only the E2 models have a dedicated air purifier mode, and only they sound like that.

[@contessasomerville9162]

I can not find air purifier on your website, or anywhere else on the internet....?

[@dude7109]

will this dehumidify the air? i need to dehumidify the air in my room

[@compactc9]

Last thing I'll say here (seems I have more to say than the character limit will let me...) is that my opinions on these Rainbows come completely from my own experience in using and collecting them, I do recommend them to anyone who A: likes a canister vacuum and B: doesn't mind the maintenance these machines need, as its not something you can just pull out of the closet, use and put back away, you have to fill them and then wash them out when you're done.

[@robertblack6279]

I sold these Rainbow vacuum/air purifiers way back in the late 80's early 90's. They were a good product but a lot of people weren't ready to spend $1,000 for something that they basically considered to be a vacuum cleaner

[@XtremiTeez]

If by the end of your presentation they basically considered it to be a vacuum cleaner, then you were not a very good salesman.

[@robertblack6279]

@@XtremiTeez A. I sold a number of them while I was with the company B. I left because I didn't want to a vacuum cleaner salesman for my future, and C. If you never sold this product you don't know what the hell you're talking about

[@GreatVacsCOM]

Thanks for sharing your story :) They really do work. We hear stories like that all the time. The great thing about it is you will probably have your vacuum/air purifier for 20 plus years. We specialize in high end vacuums made in the US and Rainbow is our most popular vacuum. When people own them they love them! If you buy an e2 2 speed (we sell them for 819 at our site GreatVacs dot comm) it works as a vacuum & air purifier. My point is long term they are totally worth the price :)

[@timtam1904]

I have the quietest one. I love my rainbow vacuum. Cost a lot of money but its worth it. I have the other rainbow humidifier also.

[@rhodarose693]

..by emptying basin into colander -draining dirty water into the ground out back, grocery-bagging the remains when drained throw in trash at the curb and chore above chore rinsing out the colander and Rainbow's water basin with the garden hose laying right there on the way back to the house to store a clean and non-smelling unit in the same closet!!! " (unquote) then, a vacuum w/bag is a perfect choice for you I sold Rainbow's in Nashville and know all the details of this Great product!!

[@gregb136]

i love. rainbow vacuum

[@Milosz_Ostrow]

I would rather add an electrostatic air filter to my central heating system and just run the blower without heat or cooling. It would be much quieter and more energy-efficient than a vacuum cleaner.

[@dustinlawhead5938]

Not a vacuum. An air purifier that replaces a vacuum as well. But no filters. Just water. And only costs about $2.50 a month running 24/7 on low

[@iansutanto3408]

With a natural gas stove and the amount of cooking/frying and asian style wok cooking, my house gets a heavy smoke smell.... would a rainbow vac turned on high remove that smell? I'm guessing it would be much better than a normal air purifier system....thanks to anyone who has had first hand experience (thinking of purchasing a Rainbow currently)

[@paigemihalik7053]

You should use a HEPA filter with activated carbon to clean odors, a top end model costs about $800.

[@FrankATracy]

The ozone feature of units like these are best used with windows and doors closed and while you, your family and pets are not at home, because they can cause mucous membrane and respiratory irritation. Buy a cheap timer at a hardware store and set it to turn off the ozone unit two hours before you get home. (This is according to one of my owner's manuals). Upon entering your house open all windows in the areas affected for a short time. This is what we have done and have had great success. These types of units can be bought brand new on eBay or Amazon for about $120. They all work pretty much the same, except some units offer more filtering options. Remember to read your owner's manual thoroughly. One of the best things you can do is to download several different owners manuals/user guides in pdf format. Some will give much better and accurate info than others. Hope this helps.

[@Mamako0]

I'm in Hong Kong cooking asian food and pan grill steak plus dogs and I have the E2 model. To give you a honest experience, NO it do not help to remove smell, the best way is let the range hood run for another 15 mins after your cooking plus light up a candle and mop the floor. Good Luck!

[@gpelite]

Mamako0 Rainbow explicitly states smoke, ash, drywall plaster are un-wettable and will not we able to be water filtered. It will help the smell but for immediate relief you need to put on high vac mode. However the entire filtration will be done with your HEPA and will "fill it up faster" leading to sooner replacement. If you scent the water with something, everything you smell of that scent is the new air your rainbow is putting out. That way you know it is working. Also oil particles in the air with cooking are best filtered by your range hood as it is designed with carbon and wire collection to capture the oils and smoke depending on your quality of filter. A hood honestly should be able to capture your cooking related smell issue so maybe the hood is avg build or filters are clogged and full. The have to be constantly cleaned and replaced. airborne oil and water do not mix inside a rainbow well and may also clog the HEPA filter quicker over time. -Source, I own 2 e series and used to work with a major appliance retailer that also included sales of performance kitchen hoods. If you reallllllllly want to try with the rainbow again use a cut to fit carbon filter and put it between the exhaust and the HEPA filter, it will help with some odor left behind. I will try to post a video in which you can create your own custom filter for the unit using an old filter canister in the coming months. This way you could potentially do a high carbon based filter for your exact need of odor control.

[@vondan6949]

*****

[@peytonmcpherson2328]

What about the Rainmates?

[@rhodarose693]

..."doesn't mind the maintenance these machines need, as its not something you can just pull out of the closet, use and put back away, you have to fill them and then wash them out when you're done.." Very low maintenance... as I told a Kirby dealer who had a booth at a Buiders Show years ago when we discussed this same thing: "Ya, I would much rather store the dirt and smell in the closet till bag won't hold anymore :-( then to get it OUT of the house each time you Vac :-) ...continued...

[@GreatVacsCOM]

But if your using it like Paul is as a commercial vacuum and thats all you use it for then that is fine and they would work great for that. People in commercial situations like Paul want a dependable vacuum for the toughest of vacuuming conditions. The Rainbow vacuum was ranked #1 most dependable canister by consumer reports and is made in the US. So it is an excellent vacuum for what he needs. Thanks Dustin GreatVacs dot comm

[@GreatVacsCOM]

That would be an interesting test. I am afraid if you ran it 24/7 it would not last nearly as long. All motors are rated to last a certain number of hours. On average people vacuum their home 1 hour a week or about 52 hours a year. A average vacuum motor is rated for about 300 hours or about 6 years. If your ran that same vacuum for 24/7 it would last 12.5 days. See the difference? Now the Rainbow is a superior product with a better motor but you get the point :)

[@freakandcrew]

i just bought a rainbow e 2 series , it works great ive been buying vaccummes from walmart,for the past 25 years,and i find my self replacing it, every 2 years om average ,buy a rainbow,but if you do buy,Buy from a authorize distributor ,there are use ones out there with other brand name part internal,that rainbow will not repair,so answer yes its worth your 2000 dollars.

[@susandeguzman2752]

How many watt this vacuum?

[@michellerenee5028]

I've been using my 1970's model lately as air cleaner to rid the constant Marijuana and cigarette smoke from my neighbors next door. It's a daily hassle but seems to be okay

[@gpelite6616]

To all who are wondering what the rainbow actually does in air purification mode, I am running the unit exclusively in low speed air mode for a week straight. I will then give my feedback on my channel and a review on what I experienced. Subscribe to keep updated on it.

[@san5sparkle]

I have a very old one from 1960- it still works. metal- I love it I would never buy anything else--------------I use it as an air cleaner also.. I just put it in a room and shut the door- for 10 minutes.

[@weiland1988]

i sell the rainbow air purifier, im just telling you this to correct you, you can use this air purifier as a vacuum. Back in 1936 when the rainbow was created it was sold to hospitals to filter the air, the later design was built to have a Vacuum attachtment

[@vacuumboy6.0]

hahaha the new rainbow sounds awsome starting

[@maritabuck9894]

my 2 speed stopped working, it vacuums on high speed but the air purifier setting doesnt work....why?

[@teresadevaney3702]

Marita Buck

[@tisturod]

take it to an rainbow dealer, its under warranty, they will fix it

[@frederico802]

I miss my Rainbow. After 30 years it stopped powering up. I should have had it checked and refurbished. Instead I bought one of those vacuums with the roller ball and a filter. It wasn't cheap and I hated it so much I gave it away. I miss the clean air after Rainbow-ing. My advice to anyone is to look around for a deal, maybe get a refurbished Rainbow and make payments, because it will last 20 years and your rooms will never be cleaner.

[@santiagoribeiro4187]

If you’ve never used an air filter these are great. kzbin.infoUgkx_dppjvjF8BYEmPSDTcgCUdRsgWYLXNHN I ended up with three after starting out with one. The noise level depends on the 1-3 settings with how hard you want the machine to work. You can also upgrade the filters and get one better for pet hair and smells which is a must have in my home. I noticed the air seemed lighter and easier to breathe when running the machine for the first time. Works great every time. Highly recommended!

[@tisturod]

This guy is sooo out of touch with what the rainbow is its not funny. I've owned the new model Rainbow(not shown here in the video) for awhile now and its well worth the purchase! First and foremost the rainbow is an air filtration system, not a vacuum, it is literally the only air filter on the market that delivers 100% pure clean air, i guarantee that his little $200.00 unit cant perform that well. Don't waste your time people, with cheap imitations, do your homework and buy a real Rainbow, they last a lifetime and only cost .15 cents per day to clean the air in your home, as well as everything else in your home as well, schedule to have a company rep come over to your home and explain how it all works. It doesn't cost you anything and there is no obligation to buy anything. When I had a Rainbow rep come over to my home I loved the experience, and of course I purchased one from her. I would never buy any type of dry filtration again in my life now that I have seen the difference made by wet filtration.

[@TrooperSam]

I'd say one of the ion/ozone units would work very well together with a Rainbow. The negative ion charge would take the particles out of the air and stick them to surfaces, and the Rainbow could be used to pick them up from there.

[@fractally]

I agree. And I don't think you have to run it all the time either! Once a day for an hour, in each 500 square feet of your house, is plenty clean enough air for most people. I do think using distilled water is better, so that the minerals found in regular water don't disperse.

[@kathyknittle8537]

@Sizzling Grill it does the job of a vacuum but technically it's far better than a vacuum. It's a home cleaning system, you get all the attachments you'll never need even a mop again.

[@soldatheero]

lol ya but no one can really believe when you say because we know you are trying to sell them

[@TheCristianotube]

Who have an old Rainbow can buy a new one and be happy!!!:)

[@TheCristianotube]

Do not you think so?

[@jessicadyer495]

I've seen the difference between a Kirby and a Rainbow and the woman who had just bought her Kirby, threw it out to get a Rainbow. The difference is amazing.

[@mrsspookyjones5088]

The newer models aren't nearly as noisy. 2014, they're much quieter at vacuum.

[@hauk3839]

Rambow water filter and easy to clean. The ones your promoting you have to be mechanic tio open up. Min got dirty all over inside and didnt last looking. Heck rainbow has 30 year warrenty so no worries. We got a dog I'm allergic to and it does the job keeping me from sneezing

[@TheCristianotube]

I think the Rainbow does a great job when its vacuuming and when its purifying the air. Is an excellent product. I do not think runing a rainbow all day is a problem(they are made for that).

[@eboyegat7228]

rainbow for life. built to last.

[@edriskhoushkam]

I'm blown away with the way you Mis present and Introduce rainbow. Not sure what's your Agenda behind this video is but for sure to me It smells fishy kind or sort. You never even once you mentioned rainbow has ten years warranty on all the main parts. For this reason you are Fired 😂

[@bragdifferently]

I have a rainbow, I love it

[@Atomicatom80]

I have very severe allergies to where my throat closes up. The rainbow works way better than any air purifier. It helps

[@divabunny18]

If all you are worried about is purifying the air you can get 2 rainmates for free just for letting us demonstrate the product to you....I work for Rexair and there are no online dealers that are authorized to sell rainbows the only way to get one is by one of our agents coming to your home....and also the rainbow is first and foremost an air purifying system them can be a vacuum with the attachments not the other way around so your statement is invalid

[@soldatheero]

that is one damn expensive air purifier then.. and I think that was his point. they just make the attachments separate as to force people into selling the vacuums for them and if you don't you can't use a 3 thousand dollar machines full potential.

[@joelpritchard451]

That that 200 in US dollar

[@paulchristiano4251]

Post a video actually comparing the two.

[@gpelite]

That's the thing, when buying a NEW rainbow this makes some bit of sense when you spend 2500 and want to offset motor hours. I bought 2 e series rainbows with full kits for under 500. One I use solely for air purification because I had to ditch my ozone creating one, health hazard is too high. Water and HEPA is a simple tried and true combo. I will do a vid at some point for an e2 on solely air purification performance as I get used to the units I just got.

[@Boodieman72]

Testing has proved that Rainbow vacuums put more particulates into the air than was in the air before running them.

[@ogburnpaul]

because on air purifier mode its .003 micron

[@giloquendo]

Of course you will say negative things about the rainbow . Cause you sale air purifiers that's like me working on a Honda dealer and trying to sell a Volkswagen of course I will say negative things about the VW just to sell the Honda

[@Annazumi]

Thanks for the video! I appreciate the info.

[@backtoasimplelife]

Very helpful. Thank you!!

[@shannonhopeful1]

I disagree

[@justinwester1]

i have one and i love it

[@macrichardson7904]

Great vacuum, AWFUL "air purifier". It just produces white noise, don't expect this to "clean" any air. Sure my toaster COULD cook a hot dog, but that is not its purpose.

[@TheCristianotube]

Some way Rainbow is the BEST!!!

[@zell666hell]

Filter Queen is way better than rainbow!

[@lbaker6394]

+Lorn Blazewww.ebay.com/gds/Some-Advice-Before-Buying-A-Filter-Queen-Vacuum-/10000000002540682/g.html

[@tisturod]

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!!! Dude test your filter Queen side by side with a Rainbow, Rainbow wins every time, you cant get better results with a dry filtration than wet filtration, it's not possible, wet filtration wins every time, think about it, the planet uses water to clean herself, it's a universal cleanser, not a man made dry filter full of holes that has been scientifically proven to spread filth and disease around the home, people please do your homework.

[@UlTiMaTeOnExx]

You know Kirby surpasses the rainbow in every single aspect and in every way... they cant even use HEPA 11 what a joke

[@nogritnopearl4304]

I actually had a kirby before I got a rainbow. I cleaned my floors ALOT the night before my demo and made sure we stayed out of the house until my demo. I wanted it clean. During my demo he got up SO much dirt from AFTER the Kirby. He even had me do 52 strokes with kirby, to represent vaccuming for a year, assuming you vac once a week. After me vaccuming the night before, and then the 52 stroke on top of that all with my kirby, he did TWO strokes with the rainbow over the exact same spot that I did the 52 and the amount of dirt he got up blew my mind. Kirby really really sucks. Want to really put your foot in your mouth? Shine a bright spotlight on the bag of your kirby when you turn it on.. Keep that light attached the whole time you vacuum and see how long you'll keep vacuuming and breathing in the dust and bacteria it's throwing into your lungs.

[@winux]

This is the oldest trick in the book, if you reverse it. The kirby will make a rainbow look less effective. I've seen more valuable tests done. Like take baby powder "which is a no no on a rainbow, same with ash, drywall, sand, basically anything that floats this is another advantage to a kirby you can vac any of these according to the manufacturer. Anyway, Place it on a hardwood floor and place a rug over it and see which one sucks more threw the rug. Once the rug is removed you can literally see how much is left on the floor using a rainbow compared to a kirby unlike the other test where you can't see what's left on the carpet. Though, a rainbow is still better than most store brands. The attachments on the kirby like the hardwood mop and shampooer is a lot more well done. Another thing most people don't realize about a rainbow is you should change the water and clean it after every room. Reason being, rainbow does exhaust water vabor. You can easily test this by getting a humidity tester and let it run in purifier mode and you will see the humitdy go up in the room. Imagine dirty water vapor? YUCK! Also, It has been proven in other air purifier test not vacuum related A HEPA filter which rainbow now uses is better than water. It is true a kirby filter will get plugged over time, be less effective, and start to smell. My answer. CHANGE THE DAMN BAG! Geeze, I would much rather change a 3 dollar bag You get like 6 for 15 dollars on Amazon, that you should change at least once a month, maybe twice if you're a heavy user like any filter wether it being a air purifier or a furnance filter. Than empty water and clean a untit for every room which you should, or everytime like most people. Kirby uses the latest HEPA in its bags, you can even get one that is charcoal infused. charcoal is used.in most air purifiers because it helps with VOCs something water couldn't even do.