Rainbow SRX Vacuum Cleaner Review & Demo
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- A review and demonstration of a brand new Rainbow SRX vacuum cleaner. This model has the updated power nozzle. We test a few things on it, compare some things to the Rainbow E2 Gold, perform cleaning tests, and demonstrate the included attachments.
For questions or inquiries, here is the Vac Tech email: vactechyt@gmail.com
I have one and I love how it picks up! I have a cat and I was shocked at how much hair was in the carpet even after my June 2023 carpet cleaning treatment. It's expensive but it will be the last floor vacuum, carpet vacuum, carpet cleaner, and air purifier I will need for a very long time
I have a rainbow D4, solid machine, definitely old school but still picks up just as well
Mine had just died, what a beast!
I have one i bought 2nd hand in 1990. I works like a champ at over 30 years old!
Take care of em, and they last a long time.
Ours from the 80's lasted for years and years and years. I would say it was what turned me onto Rainbow vacuums as I grew up with it as I was the child in the home and we had the vacuum forever and I just thought everyone had a vacuum like that and theirs kept working throughout their full childhood as well too. We have a hobby farm and that water would be so dirty it looked like chocolate milk or like what it was, mud and fur. Never missed a beat and the accessories never broke.
I sold Rainbows door to door in the 80’s - you took a new machine in and demoed it on customers furniture rugs - and occasionally mattress. I never had to put one back in the box….
Right?? You can’t see it demo’ed in your house and not get it!!
You did better than me... I only sold one and quit 😂
@@MatthewGuillory-qn9np I sold three but couldn't get the last seven demos to get it free
You try drinking the oat mixture and becomes immortal!😂😂😂
What are they selling for now?? I heard 5k is that true! Thx
I'm glad you mentioned cleaning the separator and inlets after each use...this will keep your machine looking new....My gold 2 speed bought in 2006 looks almost just like it came out of the box... and I've used it a LOT overt the years. I agree with comment below. The black rainbow was the best model of all of them (so far)...with the blue and gold 2 speed being a close second.
One of the best videos about the product
I don't work for them but the brand is pure amazing. I got one 25 years ago and it's still better than a brand new hoover from you'd get from a chain store.
bought my rainbow back in the 90's it still runs like it was new out of the box!!! i would never give it up. yea these things are not cheap but the reliability is there it might be the only vac that you have to buy unlike the junk in the box stores. i had mine suck the drapes right out of the wall rod and all 🤣😂, so yea they suck!!!
I hear the new power nozzle does not agitate as well as the previous version, but since the airflow channels are narrow, it concentrates the suction and airflow m.
Maybe a silly question, but where do you empty the water? I’d be worried about plumbing issues in sink, tub, or toilet but would be a pain to walk outside every time you used it.
I miss my old Rainbow. One time I had it sitting (running) on top of the toilet to reach the bathroom walls. It tipped over sideways but kept running fine. That was a bit scary.
I did this holding in while on a ladder years and years ago....then I discovered that you can guy a 14 foot extension hose and no more issues with getting high places. You can just park it where you want and get on ladder, etc.
I’m worried about durability. I don’t want something I’m going to have to baby
yeah!
Do you tip all that crap down the drain that’s disgusting. Let’s talk about the impact of how we dispose of waste from our cleaning devices. Pouring vacuum wastewater down the drain can introduce harmful substances into our waterways, which isn’t great for the environment.
That’s one reason I prefer using dry, bagless vacuums-they’re not only efficient but also avoid contributing to water pollution.
Typical of most companies, they really don’t give a crap of their overall impact.
however, the water is a lot cleaner u don't need a mask to empty the bagless vacuum debris! yeah
Brand new today 4177.00, just got one to help out a fellow sales person. Hope it’s good.
@@timmychang1791 wow, I hope you like it! It’s a nice vacuum.
I guess I just can't get over the "suction reduction' issue. But older models also had low water lift but a lot of airflow and dd well with it too. I just hoped Rexair would have kept with the Rainbow being as powerful as it was in the previous model. I definitely still love my E2 Black
It seems like the deep cleaning is still there from what I can see.... at least with the redesigned powerhead.... The Powerhead that came out with the SRX when it was introduced was HORRIBLE... thank God they fixed that.... I agree the side brushes look kind of dumb... and would be better if the brushroll were the width of the nozzle...but I guess that's ok... as long as it's better than the previous one.... I'm really not sure what's up with that since they do SOO MUCH research and development on this... At the start of the video when he filled it with a little too much water and decided to dump it... actually, I do that all the time... fill with water about 1/2 inch above the dome and never have issues....I think they must allow for a little extra water and I think it does better..
I bought my Rainbow in 1990. I just bought a new one ans traded the old one in for the mopping attachment!!
I know this is crazy but my neighbor two doors down just moved and put the se model on the side of the road I did notice it has one bottom clip broken but I like the video of air purifier I hope to see more tutorials on the older models this thing has so many attachments and on wand is powered one is not but no carpet cleaner thanks for the info
Did you grab it?
I have a rainbow e2 series vacuum cleaner (blue). It is excellent, the suction power is the same as when it was bought 15 years ago, however, the parts are a little worn, they are quite fragile. Now I need your advice, should I buy SRX or should I buy rainbow e2 series (black)? Because the suction power is important to me, and I see that the SRX goes up to 60, while the others go up to 80. Practicality is not so important to me because this one is also practical for me, even if I have to change the brush and hoses when I want to vacuum the floor, as I see that with the e2 (black) and SRX models, you only need to replace the brush. Thanks in advance!
I personally would get an E2 Black. More power and less expensive used. I like the SRX but wouldn’t invest what they’re asking new.
@@VacTech1 Thank you very much!
Hi nice vacuum! It uses water! Great video, I watched your videos on the Danby portable washer with the old school agitator, those videos where really help full ! I've seen on the internet some places still have at model Danby washer you have !
Glad to hear it! Yeah I was bummed when that great Danby washer was discontinued, but I’m glad there’s still options out there.
@@VacTech1 they also have a Danby 9.9 portable washer model no Dwmo45wdb and that model as an agitator too! I'm trying to get that model ! On line but either there out of stock or discontinued! I saw on line there's a company in China 🇨🇳 that's been selling the Danby portable washers for$ 67.00 and $70.00 dollars !! Which extremely cheap for a portable washer! Globest was a other model that that's hard to find now the portable washer was on Amazon for a while selling at $199.00 dollars! About a year and a half ago ! Now there out of stock of them !
A match up between the new redesigned power nozzle vs the gray power nozzle it replaced would be great.
I would like to do that, just need to source an original power nozzle! I was bummed this one came with the updated head, but honestly it’s a better fit for this machine.
I'll be scouting for the original power nozzle
@@VacTech1
I would like to see this comparison too! I bought my SRX new in 2020 so have the first gen SRX powerhead. It sucks really well but is a beast & I find the quick release lever /pedal often releases itself when I vacuum under furniture. A bit of a pain. The new powerhead looks like it’s a bit smaller than mine. This is my first Rainbow vac so I have no experience with previous models or powerheads with the rotating side brushes. I wonder how that would work with berber carpet.
Most Expensive Excrement I Have Ever Purchased!
I used to have the gold model from the late 1980s. It was fantastic! Sadly it was given away so I wasn't able to have it refurbished.😭
Based on that, I decided to get the new one about 2 years ago. I bought it locally and not online. I was able to speak with someone about it. He convinced me that I didn't need the extra large water tank like my old one had or any of the attachments the old one came with because the new one was more modernized. Since I had such great memories of the old Rainbow, I decided to go ahead and get the new one.
WASTED MONEY!
The new one is so subpar to the old one.
Here's why you should steer clear of this machine:
1. There is no option for a larger water tank which my big house really needs based on occupancy.
2. The hose can not be reversed and cleared of clogs.
3. The only way to keep the beater bar going is to constantly pull a finger trigger which is VERY uncomfortable especially with arthritis.
4. The wheel assembly is built onto the bottom of the motor with only a hinge allowing for removal of the water tank. This means there is no way use a larger tank even if one is made available.
5. The opening of the water tank is so small that the sludge made from the dirt and water has a difficult time coming out. I have to use my hand to remove most of it. 😡
6. The suction is ok but still leaves particles in the carpet. The old one did not.
7. The weight isn't that bad unless you have stairs.
8. Can't speak too much about the durability because mine is only about 2.
9. The price was pretty steep; over $3+K. I also have an Electrolux that is also too small and does a similar job but only cost $200 about 6 years ago.
The only good thing about this vacuum is that IF you have any bugs ( fleas, spiders, roaches, etc.) they will drown in the water. Not a great selling feature.
3:58 All 4 speeds can be used when using the SRX as an air purifier.
I use speed two for air washing due to my small living space .
Where do you empty the dirty water? A lot of the stuff I vacuum up I don’t want to put down the drain.
Flushing it is the easiest option, but you could strain it first if you were concerned about that, then throw away the collected debris separately. Rainbows come with some extra work in terms of prep and teardown after vacuuming.
I hear these vacuums are around $5000. Is that correct??
We purchased a rainbow not even a full year ago. I had one for 2 days before it started making a strange noise. I was able to return it and get a new one. I have loved it so much. A few days ago, this one started making a loud noise. I have cleaned the parts that it says clean but the noise is only getting worse. What should I do
Does your blow hot air as well? I have had so many issues with mine and only had it 8 months, I have had to take it in 3 times for HEPA filter replacement. It looses air flow and stops picking up when vacuuming, It's getting old...
How / where do you dispose of the dirty water? Also on vacuum hose what is the lever for on handle? Thanks
You dump the water basin either outside or in the toilet and the blue trigger is what actuates the power nozzle rainbowmate and all the wet tools
$3950 is the price today. That is a big no from me!
So instead of dirt going into a bag it goes into water?
Yep! That's Rainbow's whole schtick.
@@VacTech1 i will stick with my Miele.
@@coffeelover4642 Miele makes great canister vacs. I like their discontinued upright as well.
How do you go about cleaning out the bowl after vacuuming? Do you need to strain out the debris or something in a sink???
Dump it in the trash, outside, or flush it. You’d want to strain it if dumping the water down the sink. Then just rinse out the water basin and let it dry before putting the machine back together.
It is better to flush the dirties down the toilet. It has a wider drain.
I bought a metal strainer from the dollar store & strain it
It's not a good idea to dump the water bin contents into directly into the toilet - too much hair & debris that can get entangled in the pipes & cause major damage.
@@nameless4040404 I still strain it with a metal strainer I bought at the dollar store. I dump the dirty water in the toilet & the solids in the garbage.
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Is the airflow adapter supposed to be included with the purchase of your rainbow vacuum? The instruction manual states that the airflow adapter is needed when you are using the vacuum as a blower or inflator.
Yes it comes with the unit
Hi. How much exact water would in 4 quarts bowl? Exact quantity in quarts.
I love mine.
Just got mine today..good god the dust and stuff on the bed and sofa being sucked..
Right. Also the wonders it does for air purifying.
They do work good but it is like hauling around a shop vac through your house. And you have to take it apart, fill the tub with water, put it back together then pull it around the house. We like ours but pretty much never use it. We bought a Ryobi cordless stick vacuum and love it. You just grab it and walk around the house cleaning. Not cords or huge vacuum to pull around. When we finish vacuuming with the Ryobi, I charge the battery (which takes about 2 hours) and put it back on the vacuum and it is ready to go for the next time I want to use it. And I can clean the entire 2,400 sf house on just 1 charge.
I do like the convenience of cordless, they’re better now than ever. Would be good to still use the Rainbow occasionally for a good deep clean. Will help the carpeting/rugs last longer.
@@VacTech1 We do use our Rainbow once a year to clean the area run in our living room.
I love that the latest SRX went back to the PN12 design that was used on the E2 Black, those do have better airflow at the head (and I love those rotating edge cleaning brushes) compared to that oddball designed powerhead that almost looked like a PN2/PNe design. Though I'm not a fan of how the SRX has identical water lift levels to a vintage D series (Seriously Rexair, that's quite a downgrade!), I do believe the predecessor, E2 Black is the superior model.
I agree. I think the SRX is better in terms of setup/teardown, but I would probably go with an E2 black for the extra power.
I totally agree with your comment. I have the E2 black model, first version with the centre flatbelt nozzle (I wish I could get the V2 serpentine belt style) and think that, with its flaws like the lack of easy to change basin and the machine end hose connector that leaks when pulled, it's the best machine Rexair has made with the D4 SE being a close second.
Hi guys ..
Where is the Office in England please
And although they don’t have much airflow or suction at the power nozzle, they still manage to pull out a ton of embedded dirt and fur. My SRX out-performed my Kirby Sentria II by a landslide. Also, these are about to go up to $5100!!! 😮
Yeah it cleaned great! That’s just too much money though for any vacuum, in my opinion.
Yea that's yikes price wise but I'm honestly so glad I got this whilst I could
Can have a very high end central vac for that!
@@compactc9 That's true. You're in central vac territory for the cost of the SRX.
When I was a little kid and into my teenage life, we had the D2 since it was the newest model available. For literally decades I had always wanted to outright buy one of these vacuum systems. I finally bought my first Rainbow earlier this year. Still lives up to how great it was back when the D2 was the newest model. Speaking of the power nozzle, the D2's power nozzle had a hard plastic strip that resembled a speed bump on the roller. So the power nozzles of that time had both a brush strip and a plastic bump on the roller. Combine the great suction with the beating and brushing, so much dirt & dust was pulled out of the carpets with it.
Good?
Question… where is the appropriate place to dispose the nasty water?! I grew up with my dad dumping it in the gutter 😅
Toilet.
Cool
So, if you're cleaning with water doesn't the carpet feel wet after using it??
No because your not putting water down unless you have the aqua mate attachment
@@Articunoboy12 Couldn't have put it better myself! I should have done a better job explaining how Rainbow vacuums work in the video. The water is just used to trap the dirt in the container, then you dump it out after you're done. Otherwise it operates like a normal vacuum cleaner.
Which Rainbow vacuum would you recommend? I just had a demo of the SRX today. But it's $4000 Canadian. I found a few on Facebook Marketplace a lot cheaper. But I'm not sure which model I should be looking for? Thank for your help
e2 black less expensive!
This vacuum is great. Except it's too big for small units , you need a large storage space e to store it when not in use. 😢
It’s true, Rainbows have a large storage footprint. I hang the hose up, and that helps a little bit.
4:05 where can we get that vacum meter ?
Thnx
How much it worth in usd?
rainbow srx how doe the water come out
I have been a real fan of Rainbow Vacuum cleaners over the years. However, there are two glaring negatives that would absolutely keep me from ever purchasing the SRX: 1. The low suction and 2. The stupidly designed power head! Give me an older model any day of the week!
Kerner or SRX?
I have a question since we both have the older model and this new model…thus the cleaning solution staff on this can be applied / on the older vacuum???? Appreciate the reply.
Depends on how old the model is some models don't have the same type of connection
Obrigado.
I’m worried about the durability. I’ve owned an older model. If I’m going to have to baby this thing I’m not interested. I’ll be dragging it around the driveway to vacuum my car. Four speed motor? Sounds like more to go wrong so every time I go to use it I’ll have to fumble with power level switches instead of a simple on off type switch.
Lastly, my last concern is with all these electrical changes and updates is repair. At some point down the road I’m sure we’d all agree it will need repair. How easy will this be down the road for a home owner to do DIY repair jobs?
Do you know of any uprights that use water filtration that are effective?
There’s only one, the Quantum X, but I bought one at launch and returned it. It was just alright.
@@VacTech1, thank you for the quick reply. That's my assessment also from what I read. I'd love to incorporate the water filtration option in my carpet cleaning business, but I don't want the price or inconvenience of a canister vac. The search will continue.
Can anyone how much is this broom costs
Where do you empty the canister?
Outside or toilet.
Would you recommend purchasing this to replace an E2 Gold?
Yes, this or the model the SRX replaced, the E2 Black. The E2 Black was the best version of your machine.
We purchased a Miele C1 Cat&Dog to replace the Rainbow. The Rainbow is now on the first floor while the Miele cleans the 2nd and 3rd floors. Hope the Miele lasts as long the Rainbow did...
I wish they could compare the older SRX power nozzle with the new one.
Yeah. I’ve read they had issues with the handle release, brushrolls, and headlights. Also sounded like it vented too much suction out, so it lacked airflow/power. This new power head (the one in the vid) seems like a good fit for the SRX.
Totally random question here. What is the name of the song/music at 5:27? Thanks!
Sunset Drive, by Future Joust. Glad you liked it!
Who tells me ... this product is bought and how much it costs!
I wish my SRX performed that well. I'm trying to get it serviced (again). I think I got a lemon.
@@heatherbarson4472 sorry to hear that. It should work as well as this one here. Does yours have the same power nozzle or the original design?
I think you did too. I got mine in 2020 & have never had any issues with it.
i love the air filtration it has, but i hate the roll behind design. cleaning houses you want to leave lines on the carpet. I have to pick this up and hold it while walking backwards. the hose is just long enough to get in the way of we walking while doing this. the weight of the hose on the handle makes it to where you have to adjust it just so that it doesnt fall over. also, when you go to pull it to advance in your vacuuming, it doesnt track well and tends to run into tables and the like (which isnt good if they are antiques, or have fragile items on them). id rather get a shark for the vacuum, and a rainmate knockoff for air filtration.
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So it's basically a bong...
Yup a giant one....
"bong..." what's that?
....is that a wooden dowl roller brush?
The brushroll is wood with ball bearings on the ends. Not a bad design as far as I can tell.
@@VacTech1
Intriguing.
Do we know was not popular with the 1st gen powerhead?
I have that one & yes it is a big beast but it works very well, especially on my 2 floors of annoying berber carpet.
Wonder why they switched from metal bar to wood?
@@kburke9615wood creates less static!
It is just not worth the price that selling it for. Buy a used one.
Forbidden soup.
Hahaha yeah you don’t want that.
Would a $3k Rainbows vacuum do twice a better job than let's say a $600 Dyson?
Yes. Dyson tends to be like Apple more looking polished than quality
They told my uncle they wouldnt break. He took a sledgehammer and it broke.
@@glamerousjameson4145 lol they can last a long time if well taken care of. It’s still a mostly plastic machine.
Its a cool vacuum i just dont like the sleazy pyramid skeem they come with. Make sure to adk your friend for the 3 hour demo and maybe you can have 12 of your couple friends that we can show it to so they may buy one and you will get it for free. Sounds alot like every other llm😂😂😂😂😂😂
Friend referral gets you money off vacuum… Or you can just buy the vacuum out right and call it a day
Agreed. They pyramid scheme os a Turn off
I wouldn't buy that for a few hundred quid, never mind a couple grand. What a a palaver.
My dad and me Well get the rainbow SRX
It's all about the airflow! More or less suction doesn't make it better or worse at cleaning!
That is true, airflow and agitation are more important. I’m just dubious of the 30% airflow increase claims, due to the 30% drop in suction.
@@VacTech1Well, @VacLab demonstrated how much suction you get on one of those gauges with a suction cup. He had gotten about 40" of water lift. This is more or less the average Kirby. Kirby machines, at least the new ones move a lot of air, up to and including 150 CFM. Also, suction really matters if you are lifting water, say through carpet extraction. but airflow is what is used for cleaning. Another kind of vacuum that probably has little suction are those inline-4 Kubota diesel powered leaf collectors you see your municipality use in the fall and those things can move wet, matted leaves with little or no issue.
@@VacTech1I talked to a rainbow technician who told me that when the airflow increases, the suction decreases.
The best Rainbow vacuum ever made was the D2. They went downhill with every model since
Sounds like a jet engine
@@MatthewCunanan-xx7zx yeah the brushless motor makes a very unique sound. I think they sound cool, and I like how it’s not too loud.
“I won’t say what my friend paid for it….” If that doesn’t ring alarm bells then you’re helpless
It was shockingly expensive for a vacuum haha. It's a nice machine, not my favorite Rainbow but I like it.
I can send you some real pet hair in encrusted rugs
Hahahaha! I appreciate the offer.
NOT $2-3000 unless you can find it used from eBay or a person- 3 family members paid $4000 six months ago. I won’t be one of those people spending that kind of money!!!
I have been looking for the price of these. So $4000 is what they are worth? Thx
Very too expensive
Why is this so expensive? Its a water bong....
My mother in-law won "a prize" which was the small Rainbow air cleaner. However when they came to deliver the prize they brought along this ultra heavy clunky industrial hoover. What followed was a extremely shrewd unethical sales pitch.. This left my mother in law, who is in her late eighties with this top heavy awkward to use hoover which is even for me very heavy and uneasy to use plus USD3000 less in her bank account. The hose and cable get tangled all the time and it's very annoying to use. It does the trick however what kind of unethical and low moral sales tricks are this, to target old people in their own house? She would have been so much better off with a much lighter and easier to handle Dyson, which would have allowed her to hoover a little at the time, instead of having to get this big horrible thing out every time,. Shame on you!
C'est un bon produit mais les gens qu'ils les vendent sont des arnaqueur 😢
عادية وغالية ندمت اشتريتها بهذا السعر👎🏻
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Do you tip all that crap down the drain that’s disgusting.
Let’s talk about the impact of how we dispose of waste from our cleaning devices. Pouring vacuum wastewater down the drain can introduce harmful substances into our waterways, which isn’t great for the environment.
That’s one reason I prefer using dry, bagless vacuums-they’re not only efficient but also avoid contributing to water pollution.
Typical of most companies, they really don’t give a crap of their overall impact.
I recently got a Dyson Ball Animal 3 complete because I hate how annoying and disgusting it is to do the waste disposal on these. Trust me that water gets dirty and filled up quick, and it stinks to high hell if you don’t use scent in the water. My parents bought a E2 early 2000’s but I hate using it, and I really hate having to clean the bowel every damn time it is used.