I have the high end MC-6230 model with the electronic speed control. Absolutely love it, and how well it cleans. It does surprisingly well for being a clean air machine. Hepa bags and hepa material motor filter do wonders for them. I did have to replace the rubber motor gasket as mine perished and wasn’t creating much suction. Parts are still fairly available too, if you know how to cross reference.
Such a classic and my personal favorite vacuum design ever! I always thought that these drew alot of inspiration to other companies whether it's a direct copy like Sharp or improved upon like SEBO since some of their models definitely remind me of a Panasonic in some ways lol. Thankfully, these type of machines are still available today under the CleanMax CMP-3N if anybody is looking for a direct replacement but with some upgrades over this.
Purchased very similar model in 90 from Montgomery Ward for $270, daily used and Mom's beauty salon every weekend! Gave it to the son ten years ago, still going, nothing has ever needed work!
I have my best friend's grandmother's Riccar version of this machine. It is probably 20 years old, and with basic maintenance and a modern HEPA bag, they really aren't bad even today. Also, if you couldn't tell by my comments on almost every video, I love your videos and channel.
It amuses me that we had some excellent Panasonic vacuums here in the UK. They were made in Spain. However strangely you got them in the USA branded as Miele.
I remember my aunt used to have this exact model some time ago, along with 2 Rainbow D3c's, 2 Electrolux canisters (one I do know was a Silverado Deluxe with the PN5) a Heavy Duty Plus MC-6602 (the last 6200 style Jet Flo design if I remember correctly), and a Performance Plus MC-V7367, and with how much vacuums they've had, that MC-6210 Jet Flo was their workhorse that always got the job done, and barely even labored. I have the same model now (not the exact one, but similar), but I had to swap to a late model Ametek motor (from an MC-6255) because the original Japanese motor had super dry bearings, and I do think that picked up a little performance along the way (I also had a blue MC-6225 with the speed control that had its original motor, but I sold that years ago, and king of regret it).
It’s so unfortunate that Panasonic doesn’t import any consumer products other than some small countertop kitchen appliances in the US anymore. I was a big fan of their televisions and their Technics turntables. Today in the US they are largely an IT service company for large corporations. They used to be an electronics giant here and I even had a through the wall air conditioner that I thought was great and the quietest one I ever owned. It’s a shame tha Samsung came in and price dumped in the retail stores. Panasonic is still widely available in foreign markets.
I have a newer Panasonic and a new Riccar Spirit. Do you know what would cause the head not to touch the floor when you recline the handle, it flops in a strange way? My Panasonic has had the issue for a while and my Riccar has started doing the same thing. Obviously the Riccar is probably a quality issue, I have factory ordered a Lindhaus Diamante for my daily driver.
I was 3 year old when saw ps on Sears and i love look like a simple for vacuums but my parents didn't know vacuums at all so they got the bad ps aka kenmore
Panasonic definitely had more of a diverse catalog than Sony. But a lot of the Japanese manufacturers have made all sorts of things that we don't think about just think about how many things Mitsubishi makes.
I'm going to guess why Panasonic never made efforts to market in the US is because they'd have to make several adjustments for American type of flooring (namely combination of carpet or rugs and hardwood and or tile). Japanese homes do not have carpeting at all, and I don't think they wanted to delve into designing/researching the best way to make such a device when they don't have much experience/market for it themselves. Yes, it's cold in older Japanese homes, but also cleaner because they also don't wear shoes indoors either. I love watching and learning from watching your videos, my next big purchase will likely be a Miele Cat and Dog C1 or C3 instead of a Shark or Dyson. Thank you!
Panasonic was very aggressive in the US market and marketed themselves well for many years. Unfortunately your statement does not hold it's weight. Thanks for watching.
I'd have to agree with PR, Panasonic in the 90s and 00 marketed heavily to Americans in all facets of tech. They just got beaten out by manufacturers who made cheaper products that were still a decent product sadly (plasmas definitely come to mind for that). They just lost the name recognition because of companies like lg and Samsung for most things, and just got forgotten for other things because of it (clearly including vacuums)
Such a good, solid, classic vacuum. I loved those things. We had a Jet-Flo commercial where I worked and I loved using it, even with a dump out bag.
I have the high end MC-6230 model with the electronic speed control. Absolutely love it, and how well it cleans. It does surprisingly well for being a clean air machine. Hepa bags and hepa material motor filter do wonders for them. I did have to replace the rubber motor gasket as mine perished and wasn’t creating much suction. Parts are still fairly available too, if you know how to cross reference.
Such a classic and my personal favorite vacuum design ever! I always thought that these drew alot of inspiration to other companies whether it's a direct copy like Sharp or improved upon like SEBO since some of their models definitely remind me of a Panasonic in some ways lol. Thankfully, these type of machines are still available today under the CleanMax CMP-3N if anybody is looking for a direct replacement but with some upgrades over this.
I would hope with a name like @Panasonicvac4036 something like this would be your favorite.
@@PerformanceReviews😂
Purchased very similar model in 90 from Montgomery Ward for $270, daily used and Mom's beauty salon every weekend! Gave it to the son ten years ago, still going, nothing has ever needed work!
I have my best friend's grandmother's Riccar version of this machine. It is probably 20 years old, and with basic maintenance and a modern HEPA bag, they really aren't bad even today.
Also, if you couldn't tell by my comments on almost every video, I love your videos and channel.
Thanks for watching! I also have a Riccar version of this as pictured in the video I'll have to do a video on it as well.
This is the vacuum that got me into vacuums! My grandmother had this exact model and I wanted to play with it all the time as a little kid
Thanks for posting this!
It amuses me that we had some excellent Panasonic vacuums here in the UK. They were made in Spain. However strangely you got them in the USA branded as Miele.
We got them as Panasonic as well as the rebranded Miele.
I remember my aunt used to have this exact model some time ago, along with 2 Rainbow D3c's, 2 Electrolux canisters (one I do know was a Silverado Deluxe with the PN5) a Heavy Duty Plus MC-6602 (the last 6200 style Jet Flo design if I remember correctly), and a Performance Plus MC-V7367, and with how much vacuums they've had, that MC-6210 Jet Flo was their workhorse that always got the job done, and barely even labored. I have the same model now (not the exact one, but similar), but I had to swap to a late model Ametek motor (from an MC-6255) because the original Japanese motor had super dry bearings, and I do think that picked up a little performance along the way (I also had a blue MC-6225 with the speed control that had its original motor, but I sold that years ago, and king of regret it).
I found a “new in box” one of these on EBay. If it was local pickup, I’d totally get it because these were durable Japanese-made machines.
I have a panisonic heavy duty plus mc-v5502 from 1998 which i got from an estate sale it works great and smells like an old persons house lol
It never hurts to take it apart and put it in the dishwasher.
@@PerformanceReviews I don’t mind the smell really
I saw a commercial version of this at goodwill the other day and I’m kicking myself for not picking it up
It’s so unfortunate that Panasonic doesn’t import any consumer products other than some small countertop kitchen appliances in the US anymore. I was a big fan of their televisions and their Technics turntables.
Today in the US they are largely an IT service company for large corporations. They used to be an electronics giant here and I even had a through the wall air conditioner that I thought was great and the quietest one I ever owned. It’s a shame tha Samsung came in and price dumped in the retail stores. Panasonic is still widely available in foreign markets.
💯% ! The best microwave I ever owned was a Panasonic.
Same here and their quartz heater toaster oven was a work of art.
I have a newer Panasonic and a new Riccar Spirit. Do you know what would cause the head not to touch the floor when you recline the handle, it flops in a strange way? My Panasonic has had the issue for a while and my Riccar has started doing the same thing. Obviously the Riccar is probably a quality issue, I have factory ordered a Lindhaus Diamante for my daily driver.
I was 3 year old when saw ps on Sears and i love look like a simple for vacuums but my parents didn't know vacuums at all so they got the bad ps aka kenmore
I loved Panasonic . They were an alternative to Sony in some cases of electronics . I think Panasonic made a lot more things than Sony
Panasonic definitely had more of a diverse catalog than Sony. But a lot of the Japanese manufacturers have made all sorts of things that we don't think about just think about how many things Mitsubishi makes.
I'm going to guess why Panasonic never made efforts to market in the US is because they'd have to make several adjustments for American type of flooring (namely combination of carpet or rugs and hardwood and or tile). Japanese homes do not have carpeting at all, and I don't think they wanted to delve into designing/researching the best way to make such a device when they don't have much experience/market for it themselves. Yes, it's cold in older Japanese homes, but also cleaner because they also don't wear shoes indoors either.
I love watching and learning from watching your videos, my next big purchase will likely be a Miele Cat and Dog C1 or C3 instead of a Shark or Dyson. Thank you!
Panasonic was very aggressive in the US market and marketed themselves well for many years. Unfortunately your statement does not hold it's weight. Thanks for watching.
I'd have to agree with PR, Panasonic in the 90s and 00 marketed heavily to Americans in all facets of tech. They just got beaten out by manufacturers who made cheaper products that were still a decent product sadly (plasmas definitely come to mind for that). They just lost the name recognition because of companies like lg and Samsung for most things, and just got forgotten for other things because of it (clearly including vacuums)
What is better Bissell or Dirt devil i think its bissell
Old ones
Trash is trash 🚮
@@PerformanceReviews yup
I want a sebo g4 so bad
@GrantSingleton-b4l. Go for it. It’s an incredible upright.
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