Royal RY3050 Procision Full-size Canister Vacuum

"I have had this vacuum not quite a year and Im very disappointed in how poorly it has held up. For a Royal I expected more quality. The electrical plug has already come off( had to have that repaired), the suction is poor, and the plastic attachments break easily."

"I just finished using my new vacuum cleaner for the first time and am very pleased with its performance and styling. The vacuum was very easy to put together, my 11 year old son helped me and we finished in 5 minutes, total. The vacuum has powerful suction like the other reviewers stated but I disagree that the handle could be longer. It is exactly the same length as my other vacuum cleaner that the Royal is replacing. It is nice to have the opportunity to adjust the suction when needed and the ability to shut on and off the rotating brush is especially helpful when maneuvering from one surface such as hardwood to wall to wall carpeting and then area rugs. The retractable cord has a strong spring mechanism and will probably last a lot longer than my other vacuums'. The only downside I could find was the weight of the vacuum which is manageable, and probably will outlast the plastic one's you find a lot of on the market today.

Overall, you will not be disappointed with this vacuum. A quality vacuum at an affordable price."

"As an owner who prefers canister-style vacuums, I would recommed the Royal. I was not familiar with the Royal name for home use, but I noticed the cleaning crew at my office building uses a commercial version and thought it might be worth a chance because of the low cost and on-line reviews. I previously used a Hoover Dimension 4000, which by the way more than 15 years ago cost more than two times the Royal. The Royal proved powerful, quiet and handy. It's light-weight, which concerns me somewhat about it's long-term durability but only time will tell. As a drawback, the cord seems unusually short, which requires multiple changes to outlets. The other drawback remains finding bags. In my area, no retailers carry Royal, which means the internet becomes my only source."

"A very powerful vacuum, and I thought I would really enjoy it for a long time; however, after less than six months, the motorized carpet brush started shorting out. The cord that connects the carpet brush to the main vacuum is garbage. Since our return period is expired, we will have to pay for the repairs ourselves. Also, if you have an average to large home to vacuum, the bag will have to be replaced constantly - it is tiny. And, they are bags that you can't pick up at your local grocery/drug store. You either have to order them online, or go to a vacuum cleaner dealer. Maybe we just got stuck with a lemon, but I wouldn't recommend this vacuum to anyone."

"I was pleased to see the Royal canister vacuum was sleek and modern. I have always been satisfied with my previous Royal vacuum. The assembly for use was effortless and I needed no instructions. The suction was amazing and the hand held unit (hose and metal pipe) is light weight and easily propels forward. So easily propelled....that I was banging into my furniture legs with very little applied pressure. I'm not real crazy about the on/off switch. You have to hold in for a few seconds before it catches and it does not feel as though it will. Overall: I'm pleased."

"I had previously owned a royal and i loved it, but needed to upgrade to more power. I think this product is great for the money and so far has done a great job on my carpeting and floors. The down side to it is that there is not a place to hold the attachemnt for the floor, so you must carry it. I changed the heads constantly i go from rug to floor several times throughout my house. Also the retractable cord doesnt work well. i have to push it back in myself. That might just be a defect on my vacuum and not all. I would recommend this product for the money."

"I bought this vacuum based on the great reviews I read about it. I was not disappointed. This vacuum is great! It has great suction which is a plus since I have 4 long haired cats. I also needed a vacuum that would make an easy transition from bare floors to carpet. It did! I had a bagless vac before this and was not thrilled with it. I am glad that I returned to a traditional "bag" vacuum. So much cleaner and less messy. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a good, solid vacuum that is lightweight and easy to manuever."

"Very powerful vacuum. My house is all hardwoods with rugs each room - I find this vac very suitable. I switch out the floor brush - I use the power brush for the rugs and use the other brush for the hardwoods. Some people said they had a hard time finding the bags, but I found them online and just bought a bunch so that I won't have to think about it for a couple of years. I'm VERY happy with this vacuum and I'm hoping it'll last longer than others I've had (I don't seem to have good luck wih vacuums). For the price I am SO happy!"

"I am very happy with this product. I purchased it to use on the second floor of my home and was just hoping for "adequate". This vacumn cleaner could easily take the place of my more expensive model I use for the main floor. The suction is excellent and it is easy to use and move. The bags are available locally. Great product at an exceptionally reasonable price. This model sells for more online elsewhere (like double the overstocks price). The Royal products are made by a small company and the pride in workmanship is evident."

"This vacuum is very attractive and what's even better is that the plastic wheels don't scratch my hardwood floors as I pull it around. Expect for the rug attachment, the other attachments fit nicely into the canister and are right there when I need them. The vacuum arrived with 7 vacuum bags and one HEPA filter, which was an added bonus since I wasn't expecting that to be included in the cost. I was able to find bags and filters easily online but haven't checked my local store to see how readily available they are there."