Wertheim Evolution Handstick W7301

My Wertheim vacuum W7301 has been terrible since we got it. It was sold to us as being suitable for dog hair. However, it isn't; every time we use it, the dog hair gets stuck at the top end of the pipe. We sent it back once, but we've had issues ever since; now, the batteries last only five minutes. This was expensive to buy at the time, and I… Read more

would not purchase this one again. we use this on carpet and laminated floors the performance is the same on both floors.

Terrible vacuum – This vacuum cannot do its one job. Hair and dust clog at the bottom after 2 minutes in use, you then have to manually get a knife and poke at the blockage. Just unbelievable how poorly this has been designed. Please do not waste your money. Show details

Great until death of battery and stick joint – We bought this from Godfreys in 2020. It has great suction and does a good job on both carpet and tiles! It is also handy for vacuuming the car and the attachments are useful. They are also "on board" the charging unit so they have somewhere to sit rather than be in a cupboard never getting used. It does clog up but we have a hairy dog. Thankfully… Read more

it can be unclogged fairly readily. I do wish a manufacturer would make a vacuum with a direct path from dog hair to canister though WITHOUT going around corners to get clogged. I've read the other reviews about the battery life and how disappointing it is. I agree... I have kept ours clean but the design of the vacuum with regard to batteries and charging mean that they are on charge when the vacuum is on the stand. So the design basically allows for / encourages the early death of the battery. The stand is not really adequate in that the electrical charging points don't always touch. In addition to all this, the joint between the motor and the stick has become rather wobbly. The design is not great - the torsion at this point is more than if the joint was lower down. I understand why it isn't - to enable the head of the vacuum to get under beds etc... But it comes at quite a cost. I'm told the batteries are only available for the new version of this vacuum and I suspect ours is the old one - fancy not being able to buy a battery for a vacuum that is only 3 years old!!! We have basically paid about $250 a year to have a "stick vacuum". I think that is way too much. If we can get a new battery, I'll have to weigh up the $300 cost of putting them in a vac that has a wobbly joint versus getting another vacuum. If we can't get a new battery/ies then I won't be getting another Wertheim stick vacuum.

This is actually a good Vacuum Handstick – I had come out of a bad experience with a Vax VX80 handstick which I also reviewed here a couple of years ago and I learned a lot from that experience. Although Bunnings who I bought it through were good, the reality was, it was a very poorly manufactured item and not one I should have got involved with. So I did a bit of research before I bought… Read more ·  2

this Wertheim product and 'road tested' all the handsticks under $1,000.

Although manufactured in China the overall performance of this Wertheim Handstick I have found to be good, it cleans well on every surface and I very rarely have to use the boost function. In fact by using boost, the power-head sucks itself to a carpet surface with enough force that it becomes considerably more difficult to push over the carpet. The handstick is easy to clean and filter removal is clearly marked with arrow points, you can't make a mistake.

Reading through this sites reviews, the most glaring issue with the Wertheim Evolution Handstick W7301 is, the battery life. Most of the complaints are........the batteries struggle to last longer than the warranty period and the user is faced with a $194.00 outlay for a new battery! Before buying this vacuum I DID read all the reviews here on Product Review and I specifically ignored all the 'poor battery' reviews because, this particular W7301 Handstick has a major advantage over other Handsticks.....it has 2 self contained batteries, and both are separate plug in items which slot into the handstick for use.....they are not part of the vacuum body. The reality of the bulk of these complaints is........the user is ABUSING the battery. Now when I say users abuse the batteries, you have to understand how batteries are made and how they work. NO BATTERY LIKES TO SIT INDEFINITELY ON A TRICKLE CHARGE! They are constantly reacting to voltage alteration, they are cycling, the working life of batteries is considerably reduced by leaving them plugged into power, and this handstick virtually encourages you to do just that, as both batteries charge from the supplied vacuum stand. After using, the user slots the vacuum back into the stand and the batteries are constantly attached to a power supply between use!

As each battery lasts for about 30-35 minutes if not using boost function, I fully charge one battery and put it away in a cupboard for two months, (it is not advisable to store an empty battery). The other battery I charge straight after each use and then when the red charge indicator turns to blue I turn off the power supply. I do this for two months and then swap batteries........ give that one a rest!

I am now two years down the track and both batteries are perfect....... still operable for about 30 minutes per battery. And when they do deteriorate, (being stand alone items) I can take them into my local battery re-packing place (each major city has at least one) and have the batteries repacked for $60.00 rather than being obligated to buy new ones from Godfreys at $194 a hit! I am looking forward to many years of use out of this vacuum. I have done this with all my other power tool batteries over the years, some of them (DeWalt) are 20 years old and still running just fine. What I am saying is.......DON'T BLAME THE PRODUCT IF YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO USE IT! I wish manufacturers of rechargeable battery appliances would make this more prominent in their operating instructions! In my star ratings I have only given this an average 'Value for Money' rating based on the suggested retail price of $799.00. I was fortunate to purchase it brand new privately for $390.00 which made it a complete steal! But even at $800 this unit compares more than favourably with its similar priced competition!

Worst vacuum I have ever owned... and most expensive one I have owned as well! – I was told by the sales guy that this vacuum was the bees knees and best one on the market, award winning etc... I wish I had done my research before even walking into Godfreys. I thought I’d support the smaller business as opposed to going to one of the main electrical goods stores... more fool me. The vacuum clogs up way too quickly. I was… Read more

assured it would make easy work of pet hair. This turned out to be anything but the truth. It clogs before the cylinder is full. And the head is always tangling with anything I can get it’s hands on. Difficult to pull out clean. See pictures.. they were taken after a half hour of use post cleaning the machine.. Oh and Wertheim team, don’t bother telling me to read the manual because I have, many times. It takes more time to clear and clean the vacuum than what it would to vacuum the house with a decent machine. There are some things that you can’t sugarcoat... even a roll in the glitter wouldn’t fix this deplorable device. Trying to go through the warranty/repair process with Godfreys is like squeezing blood from a stone. I’ve just accepted to cut my losses and move on, never to go back to Godfreys again. I hope you learn from my mistake.

Wow!!!! – I completely concur with Jules61! Just bought my Wertheim stick vacuum yesterday and still delighting in my choice. Vacuuming had become a horrible chore, as just setting up the heavy backpack cleaner with it's 30m non- retractable cord and washable bag (needed wash and dry each time) was a pain! I had to do the whole 4br house in one go as too… Read more ·  1

big a production to be dragging it out whenever needed, and almost broke windows on occasion as bulky backpack stuck out too much! I am not 'into' housework and will avoid if I can but now the ease of simply taking the lightweight Wertheim from it's stand when needed is one of the best things I've done for myself in years! It cleans beautifully, so easy to empty on the go and maybe best of all my dear old doggie is no longer terrified when I vacuum as machine is so quiet. As a retiree I live an active, happy and busy life and am very lucky, but seriously my life has just become even better :) ... Wertheim pricey BUT worth every cent!!!!

perfect for my house – its a great vac i've had for 1.5 years now works like new still. i make sure i clean the main dust filter 1 time a week and take care of it the only reason why i haven't given it 5 stars is because it is the cylinder on the inside inside is unfortunately the perfect size to put it on upside down which i did for about 3-4 months thinking that it… Read more ·  1

broke or the batteries work breaking down. all in all i would give a 4.5 but i can't

PSA to avoid what i was doing wrong the white arrows should be pointing up (besides the top) and i have the inside one lined up with my max sign. hope this helps someone :)

Thought the vacuum was junk until found out we were putting it together wrong! – We bought this vacuum second hand and were very disappointed with it. It seemes to suck but then spat stuff out and was just really not working properly. Went into Godfrey's and he told us that a very common problem people have is that they put the black and silver internal piece in upside down. The wide silver end piece clicks into place. This is exactly what was wrong with ours. It's a dream now! Show details

Great at first but lacks durability – This vacuum is light and easy to use and I like that it is easy to clean and empty. That being said I wouldn’t recommend. I’ve had mine for about 2ish years and I noticed about a year into use that it consistently gets much too hot, the suction is quite low even though it started quite well and the battery doesn’t last long once on the ‘boost’… Read more

mode. I have pets so to get anything sucked up you HAVE to use the boost mode which drains the battery and overheats the machine very quickly. I also noticed that it gets finicky the more I use it and now it will often just cycle and spit the contents I’m trying to clean and just fling them as you vacuum. This is especially the case on hard surfaces. It definitely performs better on carpet. I loved this vacuum when I first got it but I’m just disappointed at its lack of durability.

Started off so well, now disappointed – My Wertheim evolution has suddenly stopped sucking and the boost function has stopped working. There are no blocked pipes and the filter is clear. It did feel quite warm before it began to malfunction. I only purchased it in January 2022 and would expect it to last longer given the price. Before this happened it was an ok vacuum. I live remotely so can’t take this back to a Godfrey’s store, how do I remedy this? Show details

Great idea, poor quality – Great for cleaning the house, stairs, hard floors and carpet, with good battery life, adequate suction and good range of implements. BUT it's is weakly constructed, especially the main tube connectors to the motor head and the power head. Absolutely terrible and ends up being a completely useless appliance after about 12mths or regular use. I wouldn't buy again. Show details

Absolute Waste of Money & Time – Worst vac ever, from the very first clean in hardwood floors as well! No matter how well you clean out filters, heads, etc etc there is no improvement. Let me say again, this review is based on very first use from new in store! Since this, I've bought a $99 kogan stick vac and I can tell you it is double the performance! Do Not Buy!! Show details

Disappointing – I purchased a Wertheimer W7301 Evolution Stick Vacuum in Jan 2020, it has been playing p for the past 6 months. I dropped it off to Godfreys to check why it kept stopping after 30 seconds only to be told both batteries needed replacing at a cost of $360, I paid $699 for it and expected it would last longer than that 1/10 The response I received… Read more

after going back and forth with customer service is posted below - all care no responsibility I was then quoted $180 for a replacement battery and decided to only go ahead with 1 at that price. When I collected I was charged $215 part cost of battery and a service charge. I had to pay $20 fee just to drop it off as well for it to be sent away.

Don't buy a Wertheim Evolution Stick – We purchased this just on 3 years ago however within the past 12 months it has been playing up. How convenient it was just out of the 2 year warranty. The top motor has now burnt out. We don't have a big house and it is only my husband and I so you can see it hasn't been used that regularly. I am very disappointed in this brand even though we were told it was top of the range when we bought it from Godfrey's. Such is life. Show details

Better than Dyson, but not better than Ryobi One+ for the RRP plus battery replacement costs – Not worth the $900 I paid in 2020. It's currently $700 and still too much when the Ryobi One+ (R18XSV914) with all necessary accessories, better battery performance is just $459. Don't get me wrong, the Wertheim IS a good vacuum and still better than Dyson. I found the Werheim batteries underwhelming still though. I ran them flat on every use, and… Read more

often both of them - and they lasted just 2 years and cost $300 to replace. Some places were asking $200 per battery! I will not fork out $300 on them again when the same priced Ryobi One+ 4.0 Ah battery ($149) lasts longer - not only that but for $229 I can now buy a Ryobi 9.0 Ah 18v battery that lasts longer than both Wertheim batteries combined. It just makes no economic sense to stick with the Wertheim long term when Ryobi perform better and are way cheaper from the get go. If you are stuck between Wertheim and Dyson, sure, go with the Wertheim - but in Australia I can only recommend the Ryobi One+ stick vacuum over both brands. I've already forked out $1200 on the Wertheim and I simply do not find it worth the price when compared to the Ryobi equivalent.

Disappointing – For $700 I thought I would be getting a reasonable cleaner. It started out great, maybe 4 months then all downhill. The battery was lasting 15 minutes. The boost button is there to boost, but kiss good bye to half the battery use when you do. I know 2 batteries, but pointless when the battery red light flashes after 2 minutes on one battery and 5… Read more

minutes on the second one now. Always on charge. The filters are cleaned regularly, it vacuums carpet and slate but there’s no cleaning efficiency now. The cost of the batteries are $200 each. I won’t be buying this brand again. Vacuum cleaners at this price are an expensive household purchase. I’ll be going back to Hoover.

Don’t waste money on this heap of junk – I bought this stick Wertheim cleaner in July 2019 at Godfreys and it has turned out to be a terrible buy. Initially it performed satisfactorily but then started to lose suction and battery charge. I’ve just spent nearly $200 in getting a new wand, new filter and a new head in which a hole had developed in the hose also causing the lights to… Read more

operate intermittently and to lose suction . When using the boost function, it operates for about 10 seconds then the battery is dead. This applies to both batteries. Batteries cost around $190 each so I may as well throw the whole thing away. I will be using our reliable Miele Dog and Cat barrel cleaner which has been faultless for over 30 years. Don’t get ‘sucked’ into buying a Wertheim.

Always read the reviews before committing – Ok so I have tiles and caroet areas. If I could go back I wouldn't waste my money on this stick vacuum. It doesn't pick up anything else but pet hair on the tiles, on the carpet its worst. I suggest that if you are looking at this stick vacuum get the dealer to show you how good it is picking up lint ir other household grim WITHOUT the motor… Read more

head. I needed to clean grandson car seat that has crumbs varying from crusted to fine crumbs....(not motor head) it struggled it pick ip the larger crumbs it took me around 15mins to do a 5 mins job. I am so disappointed with this product and my stupidity for not checking reviews or getting a demo without motorhead before committing to such a huge purchase

Absolutely waste of money and time. Chinese made junk – In 30 months since owning it we have had 2 wands fail. The crappy designed connectors break from the soldering inside the wand. I redesigned it myself after warranty ran out during godfreys lockdown period. Couldnt return it for warranty. Batteries are borderline scams. Have now had 4 fail. They seem to last between 12 and 18 months max. They… Read more

also seem to fail in pairs and not individually. $195 each is ridiculous. 2 x 18v 5.0ah batteries from ryobi and $199. Godfreys must use expensive lithium to everyone else. Trust me and just buy Dyson. At the very least parts are everywhere and aftermarket batteries are available at 1/3 of the price.

Worst Vaccum ever, literally dies after 1 year – I was dissatisfied as soon as I got it, as I had a shark before this and it was the best, I actually go back to that when I want a deep vacuum! So they advised that stick vacuum is only in between vacuum and not one to do all your vacuuming! Why did the man at Godfrey’s not tell me this Show details