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Bosch Athlet BCH6-AU Series
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The suction is pathetic
It clogs up after two 10min use
Battery is awful. Only max works and lasts 6 mi a.
The bin doesn’t last more than 6 mins of cleaning.
Purchased in at The Good Guys for $550.
- 16 reviews
- 16 likes
EDIT: After writing this review Product review gave me the option to give Bosch an opportunity to reply prior to posting.. very disappointed to say I have heard nothing from them despite giving them plenty of time to respond...
This is my third Bosch athlet vacuum!
1st - cutting out and was replaced under warranty
2nd - dropped down to 3 mins in less than 1 1/2 yrs.. again replaced under warranty
3rd - down to three minutes in only just over 1 1/2 years even though the majority of the time was only used on timber floors and I'm careful ab...
I used this once and amazing suction after the first time now it doesnt suck anything at all and its been like this since October 2021, I tried emptying it and tried cleaned it still no difference. Very disappointed
Purchased in at The Good Guys for $299.
- 3 reviews
- 7 likes
This was a test purchase to see if this vacuum cleaner would suit our household compared to the good old pull along model we have had for years. It does what the marketing spiel says it will and better. So much so, we bought a second one (the Bosch Athlet 25.2V White BCH6AT25AU) for our parents home. The old pull along vacuum hasn't been used since. This cordless vacuum cleaner has a lithium ion battery that lasts well and three settings to allow extra suction when necessary or on light suction for a quick sweep over the tiled floor. You ca...
Read moren park it anywhere and it stays upright and out of the way. The head swings sideways so you swivel the handle to can get underneath chairs, beds etc and not miss anything. Cleaning the filters is quick and easy, as is cleaning the sweeper head brush and it lets you know when it's time to empty. We have a small dog and chose the Zoo'o ProAnimal model to manage the hair situation - again, the product performs superbly as promised. Charging doesn't take too long and the best thing about the lithium ion battery is you can charge enough to finish a task and plug it back in to finish charging, without impacting the life of the battery. As I said, we love it so much we bought a second one. I have read elsewhere that some people have found it hard to push on high suction but I found it great exercise and reassuring that the carpet/rugs were getting a good "do over". Very impressed. Highly recommended.Find out how Bosch Athlet BCH6-AU Series compares to other Stick & Cordless Vacuum Cleaners
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Good vacuum used for carpet and floorboards. Have had for 2 and a bit years. Roller on the head piece stopped spinning ($160 to replace). Dealt with parts department and customer service @ Bosch. Parts department were friendly, and customer service woman (Jan?) was absolutely outstanding. Resolved the issue for me. I don't know what the lifetime expectancy of vacuums is these days, but 2 years (4 months) seems short... so from a product perspective, 3 stars, and from a resolution and service perspective - flawless. Thank you!
Purchased in at Appliances Online for $360.
- 2 reviews
The vacuum on full charge lasts about 20 mins in my one bedroom flat. For longer cleans it just doesn't cut it. The suction is great when its charged. I only purchased it 6 months ago. For a $300 vacuum I would have expected a bit more. You also need to buy the attachments for an extra charge of around $70. As the vacuum doesn't fit under furniture due to the motor and cylinder being at the bottom of the vacuum it makes it a pain to try use the extra attachments. Very disappointed.
Purchased in for $300.
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- 4 reviews
- 1 like
Loved it when I first brought it now after 2 years having problems it won't hold its charge,yes I tried contacting the bosch company sat on phone for 30 minutes they said a operator will ring you back 2 days later nothing ...not happy ..have sent an email also nothing..
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After my 3rd attempt I finally have someone looking into my bosch problem, hopefully it all goes smoothing well.
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- 5 reviews
- 3 likes
The vacuum has some minor issues which personal attention can rectify. What is of major issue is the inability of the Company to honour what was offered on the purchase of this product. The Company has been contacted by me on many occasions regarding this issue with no resolution. It may be that the company is experiencing some serious problems.
Purchased in at Appliances Online for $336.
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- 5 reviews
- 3 likes
Used on carpet and tiles.
Pet hair got caught in the head and barrel after every use. Would spend more time trying to clear the vacuum than anything else. Terrible, don't buy.
Purchased at The Good Guys for $500.
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Thanks for your review, we appreciate the feedback. We're sorry to hear of the issue you've experience with your vacuum. If we can be of any help to you, please feel free to call us on 13...
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Bought new for $259 and had it for 2 years. Then battery would not retrain charge for more than 5-6 minutes. Rang Bosch. First told that battery can't be replaced and later that it would cost $212 plus postage.
Purchased for $259.
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Bosch Athlet has a broken handle
Is this covered under warranty
Very dissappointed only had it for short time
Has anyone else had this problem and did it get resolved Thanks
Purchased in at Harvey Norman for $400.
Hi WayneF, Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear that the handle is broken on your vacuum.
We'd like to help, if you contact us on 1300 369 744 (make sure to provide your model number) and we...
This is our second vacuum cleaner. First one experienced exact same issues. After a year suction power is none existent as well as battery life. Turbo mode lasts all of 2 minutes and second mode has hardly enough suction to suck sand up. Would not waste time and money on this appliance.
Purchased in at The Good Guys for $500.
Hi Amber, Thank you for your review. We're so sorry to hear of your expecting a issue with your vacuum. This is certainly not the experience we're wanting our customers to have with our appliances. We...
Read more'd be happy to look into this for you. In order to protect our customer's privacy, we're unable to discuss your personal information online. If you could email us at socialmedia.au@bshg.com, quoting BSH14785 in the subject line, and we'll be in touch. Kind regards Bosch Home Australia.Find out how Bosch Athlet BCH6-AU Series compares to other Stick & Cordless Vacuum Cleaners
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We bought the Bosch Athlet from Harvey Norman in the late 2016 and have used it on carpet, tile and timber flooring. Thought it was fabulous product for the first year or two!! The use on carpet is a bit hard going, but given the vacuum is only for spot cleaning, I could put up with the exertion. Like many other reviewers on this site, the battery has slowly given up and now, the vacuum will only last for 3-5 minutes on a full charge. After contacting Bosch, I was provided with a new charger, but this was no help. I was happy to buy a new battery, but was told this really wasn't an option. Wish I had of known that when I was shopping for a new vac!! Don't bother with this product.
Purchased in at Harvey Norman.
- 9 reviews
- 1 like
We purchased this vac from Harvey Normans about 4 years ago. It runs perfectly, sucks up dirt and grime like you would not believe and has performed without a hitch. Because we live in a 2 storied house my wife purchased a top line Dyson 2 years ago - one for each floor. The Dyson cost twice as much as the Bosch and, while another great Dyson product, it is not really any better than the Bosch. The major difference is that the Dyson motor and dust collection are up at the top so you have to carry that weight. The Bosch has all the weight lower down and so it is not heavy in the same sense that the Dyson is.
Both good products but always consider this Bosch. It is a great and reliable machine.
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- 13 reviews
- 1 like
I've had this vacuum for two years and the suction was so much better than my Dyson. What I love the most most is the cordless feature as I live in a town house with two sets of stairs. No more dragging cords up flights of stairs behind me and always switching power points! I note that some people say that the suction fades. It does but if you clean the filter once or twice a month, the suction is regained. I do a lot of vacuuming so I maintain this vacuum cleaner well. It is also important to clean out the head as it doesn't take long for this...
Read more to become clogged with hair etc. I did have one major problem with it. The handle snapped about a month ago ... but Bosch have agreed to replace the whole unit so I'm very happy with that. That problem aside, (perhaps I was just unlucky), I'd say this is a very good purchase.Purchased in .
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Questions & Answers
Size of dirt volume. And dog hair pickup
Several full house vacuums before needing to empty and is excellent with Mini Foxie dog hair removal.
I am really disappointed. We bought this vacuum cleaner 2-3 years ago, and the battery time has declined quickly. A couple of months ago it stopped working altogether.
To pay this much money for a product that only lasts a couple of years doesn’t feel that great. And not very sustainable either to have to buy a completelt new product when there is only something wrong with the battery.
I live in Sweden, so don’t know who to contact. Any help?
What is the answer?
Can you buy a replacement battery for this model?
Yes or no
If yes, where can it be purchased?
Hi Kathy,
Thanks for your question. We'd like to help, if you email us at socialmedia.au@bshg.com, quoting BSH15961 in the subject line with your contact number. we’ll investigate for you.
Regards, Bosch Home Australia.
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Details
Bosch Athlet BCH6AT25AU (White)3.8(143) | |||||
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Category | Stick & Cordless Vacuum Cleaners | Stick & Cordless Vacuum Cleaners | Stick & Cordless Vacuum Cleaners | Stick & Cordless Vacuum Cleaners | |
Price (RRP) | $399.00 | $399.00 | |||
Bin Capacity | 0.9 L | 0.9 L | 0.9 L | ||
HEPA Filter | No | No | No | No | |
Weight | 3.3 kg | 3.3 kg | 3.2 kg | ||
Type | Cordless | Cordless | Cordless | ||
Charging Time | 6 hours | 6 hours | 6 hours | ||
Running Time | 60 min | 60 min | 75 min | ||
Manufacturer Warranty | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
Manual | Download manual |
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Hi Emily C,
Read moreIf you have any questions feel free to call us on 1300 369 744. Regards, Bosch Home AustraliaThanks for sharing your review.
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