Rug Doctor Reviews 

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Looking at 51 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many individuals expressed frustration because the rental units arrived in a filthy condition, covered in debris and pet hair from previous users. Furthermore, consumers complained that the hardware caused unexpected damage to their carpets and required excessive physical effort to operate. When trying to seek assistance, buyers encountered unhelpful customer service representatives who failed to provide adequate solutions. Some people were satisfied with the cleaning results, noting that the equipment effectively removed dirt and stains when functioning correctly. Reviewers also appreciated the straightforward online booking process and considered the rental pricing to be quite reasonable for twenty-four hours.

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Product

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Quality

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Service

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Price

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Poor experience from ordering to delivery. Their comms in their emails is wrong, advising that you should get a receipt when it is collected. Some of the customer service people are not very kin... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Cleans nicely and feels solid to use. It takes a bit of effort to maneuver, but the results make it worth it.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Hi I hired Equipment carpet cleaner from local retailer and it was in very bad condition with bad odour coming from thank its been left from previous customer left me disappointed The equipmen... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I own a vax spotwash that normally works well for small stains and marks, but owning a messy teenage son and a dog that tiddled on the carpet, I decided to hire a rug doctor machine the give the... See more


Company details

  1. House Cleaning Service
  2. Furniture Store

About Rug Doctor

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At Rug Doctor, we dedicate our lives to getting dirty, so you can get your home cleaner. We develop carpet cleaning machines and solutions that are easy to use and have power comparable to the pros — at a fraction of the cost.

Created by a professional carpet cleaner in his garage in Fresno, California, over 43 years ago, Rug Doctor continues to empower people to achieve professional quality results themselves.

Our iconic machines are available for rent in over 40,000 retail locations. Now you can own the deep cleaning power you love from America's favorite rental brand, too. Look for our powerful retail machines and cleaning formulas at your favorite retailer today.


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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Bad cleaning fluid indicator; Unit not checked ahead of time

The cleaning went reasonably well. However, about every 30-60 seconds, the light would come on indicating that the cleaning fluid was low. This happened even when the tank was completely full.

The more egregious problem was that the unit was not checked properly before it was put back up for rent. Apparently, whoever had used it before had cleaned up poop and didn't empty the machine before returning it. So, after I loaded the unit in my car, it sloshed out some. I'm still trying to get the smell of poop out of my car!

7 December 2023
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Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry the unit didn't work as expected. We apologize for the inconvenience caused. please call us so we can see your options. 877-343-0588, Consumer.support@rugdoctor.com

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The warning lights for both tanks would…

The warning lights for both tanks would stay on regardless the entire time. Initially, I filled the tank with water and solution and ensured the other tank was empty, yet when the machine was turned on--both the red warning lights stayed on. Very disconcerting throughout the entire 4 hour cleaning process

8 December 2023
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Reply from Rug Doctor

Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry the unit didn't work as expected. We apologize for the inconvenience caused. please call us so we can see your options. 877-343-0588, Consumer.support@rugdoctor.com

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

As an update to my recent review on the non-arrival of my carpet cleaning machine, I have to report that Customer Services, in the person of Owen, dealt with the situation very well, listening, understanding, offering alternatives and an instant refund. I might give them another try sometime. Thank you, Owen

9 December 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The machine didn’t really do anything…

The machine didn’t really do anything other than wet the carpet.

5 December 2023
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Reply from Rug Doctor

Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry the unit didn't work as expected. We apologize for the inconvenience caused. please call us so we can see your options. 877-343-0588, Consumer.support@rugdoctor.com

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The ground on the plug was broken off…

The ground on the plug was broken off when we got it. How regularly do these get inspected?

27 November 2023
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Reply from Rug Doctor

Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry the unit didn't work as expected. We apologize for the inconvenience caused. please call us so we can see your options. 877-343-0588, Consumer.support@rugdoctor.com

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Rug Doctor

Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry the unit didn't work as expected. We apologize for the inconvenience caused. please call us so we can see your options. 877-343-0588, Consumer.support@rugdoctor.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

In the last week I have rented a Rug Dr…

In the last week I have rented a Rug Dr and a Bissell for my stores. The Rug Dr didn't do nearly as well.

4 December 2023
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Reply from Rug Doctor

Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry the unit didn't work as expected. We apologize for the inconvenience caused. please call us so we can see your options. 877-343-0588, Consumer.support@rugdoctor.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Machine DISGUSTING....LOOKED AND SMELLED LIKE A AN SEWER IN NYC!! FN GROSS!!!

Machine was absolutely disgusting!!! I, MYSELF, had to take 2-3 hrs that I shouldn't heen shampooing with...cleaning the damn machine. Get iy cleaned and guess what?!?! The DAMN MACHINE DIDNT WORK!!! Step up ur game Rug Doctor!!! You're supposed to be "the best" shampooer out there....my $80 bissell I found on clearence, out did yall a couple weeks ago when this happned🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ Sad thing is, I would still love to try rug doctor out....I will take a free 24 hr promo code for me having to professionally clean your machine....and still not.

26 November 2023
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Reply from Rug Doctor

Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry the unit didn't work as expected. We apologize for the inconvenience caused. please call us so we can see your options. 877-343-0588, Consumer.support@rugdoctor.com

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The Rugdoctor machine was not working 100%

The Rugdoctor machine was not working up to 100%. The brush beater motor would not run. I checked for a clog and the motor belt.
The problem is with the motor itself.
I left a note on the machine, so the Kiosk service person would see the problem, and remove the machine from service until it is repaired; otherwise, the next person to rent the machine will also have a bad experience.

13 November 2023
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Reply from Rug Doctor

Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry the unit didn't work as expected. We apologize for the inconvenience caused. please call us so we can see your options. 877-343-0588, Consumer.support@rugdoctor.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I will have to say that using the rug… Great product, trouble with the filter.

I will have to say that using the rug doctor kiosk was simple and easy end it was affordable.There was just one issue, when I went to clean the filter inside of the dirty water tank it was difficult to release the filter and put it back into position. Other then that, the entire experience was easy and it really really cleaned the dirty carpets that we serviced.😀👍🏽

2 December 2023
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I rented a machine and I got it home…

I rented a machine and I got it home and it didn’t work. The brush up front didn’t work, and didn’t spray water. I had to take it all the way back 45miles without getting the carpet clean. The return went great and the people I talked to were great I just think the machine should be checked out before they are rented out.

3 December 2023
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Reply from Rug Doctor

Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry the unit didn't work as expected. We apologize for the inconvenience caused. please call us so we can see your options. 877-343-0588, Consumer.support@rugdoctor.com

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