Rainbow E2 Type 12
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tldr; Rainbow water filtration vacuum. Traps allergens in water, no bags, unique system with dedicated fans.
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53%Positive
Positive
53%Neutral
38%Negative
9%Based on 64 Reddit opinions
Strengths & Weaknesses
Each axis shows what % of Reddit comments are positive about that topic. Higher = more praise.
Key Features
- 2 Speed Motor - One speed is full suction power to deep clean your floors and the a low quiet “Air Purifier” speed (you can barely here it running in the background) to act as an air purifier.
- Aquamate Shampooer - This comes with the Aquamate Shampooer ($299 value) so you can quickly and easily shampoo your own carpets (saving you $$$).
- Made in the USA - This is probably why Consumer Reports ranked Rainbow vacuums the world's #1 most dependable canister vacuum. We see them last 30 plus years all the time and is a great investment. Buy once and buy right and you will not regret it!
- 5 Year Bumper to Bumper warranty through GreatVacs that covers ALL moving parts. That is even a longer warranty than the bumber to bumper warranty on a new Rainbow (over $2200 new).
- 60 day $ Back Guarantee......We are so confident you will LOVE it that you can send it back for any reason within 60 days of purchase (plenty of time to deep clean and shampoo your home).
- 💧 Water filtration
- 🤧 Great for allergies
- 🔄 Unique system
Sentiment Over Time
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Rainbow E2 Type 12
Rainbow E2 Type 12
All-time low: $1399.99(2025-04)
What Redditors Actually Say
What Redditors Say
Best praise vs top criticism for Rainbow E2 Type 12
Best Praise
+6 pts“You won’t regret going with the E2. IMO the et-1 powerhead on the E3 is overkill for your flooring. the E2 does come with a turbo head which would be perfect for rugs thicker than your current 2 dimensional rugs. So you wouldn’t even need a secondary upright for rugs anyways. I’d also consider a Henry Xtra. It’s a bit cheaper than the E2 and an excellent competitor.”
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+10 pts“Similar "wow" story here as well! My wife and I just got our D4 on Friday, replacing an old Rainbow e2 and wow, we have been blown away! The suction difference between our Rainbow and the D4 is crazy! I can actually feel a massive difference when walking on the carpet after we use the D4. We are actually excited to vacuum now, and no more water hassles! A big shout out to the community here for the research help (and to the friendly shop that helped us along the way as well)! Get a Sebo!”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Rainbow E2 Type 12 worth buying?
Rainbow water filtration vacuum. Traps allergens in water, no bags, unique system with dedicated fans.
What do Redditors love about the Rainbow E2 Type 12?
Redditors highlight: 💧 Water filtration. 🤧 Great for allergies. 🔄 Unique system.
What are the downsides of the Rainbow E2 Type 12?
Some criticisms include: "I’ll tell you this. My Rainbow E2 made me hate using canisters. My tolerance with pulling them around, backing out of spaces, pulling them over thresholds, changing tools, etc…dropped to zero."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Rainbow E2 Type 12 has 64) tend to have more reliable scores.
64 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/15/2026