Originally Posted By: JHZR2
Our Miele is super quiet, heap filtration, and really light.
Which model do you have?
Our Miele is super quiet, heap filtration, and really light.
Which model do you have?
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Originally Posted By: Char Baby
My wife is in love with our SHARK Navigator Lift-Away(< $200). OTOH, I am not so much! There is a new Navigator PLUS(white @ ~ $200) that may have improvements. I could write a whole review, pros/cons(if anyone is interested) but, I won't unless I get requests
My SIL has a $600 Dyson and loves it but, I have never used it
I don't even know where to start except CR Mag!
If funds are limited, the Shark Navigator upright picks-up real well.
My wife is in love with our SHARK Navigator Lift-Away(< $200). OTOH, I am not so much! There is a new Navigator PLUS(white @ ~ $200) that may have improvements. I could write a whole review, pros/cons(if anyone is interested) but, I won't unless I get requests
My SIL has a $600 Dyson and loves it but, I have never used it
I don't even know where to start except CR Mag!
If funds are limited, the Shark Navigator upright picks-up real well.
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Originally Posted By: buck91
Thinking about going with some type of bagless
From personal experience, I hate bagless designs. Every time you empty out the canister (which is fairly often as they don't hold a lot), you're creating a dust cloud around your trash bin and you breathe that stuff in.
A technique that I use which helps is when I put my Dyson's canister in the garbage to empty it, I wrap the garbage bag around the canister before I open it. That way when the dust comes out it all stays in the bag.
Originally Posted By: buck91
Thinking about going with some type of bagless
From personal experience, I hate bagless designs. Every time you empty out the canister (which is fairly often as they don't hold a lot), you're creating a dust cloud around your trash bin and you breathe that stuff in.
A technique that I use which helps is when I put my Dyson's canister in the garbage to empty it, I wrap the garbage bag around the canister before I open it. That way when the dust comes out it all stays in the bag.
Another VERY satisfied Dyson user here. We got a DC14 refurb off Woot.com a few years ago for less than $200. It pulls a ton of gunk out of the carpet. We have two dogs, two small kids, and live adjacent to a gravel road to there is plenty of dirt getting into the carpet. The brush bar on the Dyson works really well.
We also have a Dyson hand vac ("dust buster"). It works well too, but was a bit pricey for what we get. OTOH, it is great for getting pet hair off the furniture and for cleaning the interior of the car.
Keep an eye on Woot.com. They usually have Dysons at least once per month.
Sales tactics aside, Kirby vacuums are also very good. My MIL has a "self-propelled" Kirby that works very well. Built like a tank.
We also have a Dyson hand vac ("dust buster"). It works well too, but was a bit pricey for what we get. OTOH, it is great for getting pet hair off the furniture and for cleaning the interior of the car.
Keep an eye on Woot.com. They usually have Dysons at least once per month.
Sales tactics aside, Kirby vacuums are also very good. My MIL has a "self-propelled" Kirby that works very well. Built like a tank.
Originally Posted By: buck91
Hoover/Eureka are the cheapest, you get what you pay for...it will last 2-3 years. 2 outta 3 ain't bad.
I still use a Eureka upright that I bought in 1989. It was made in USA, and even the bags are still really cheap to buy today.
Hoover/Eureka are the cheapest, you get what you pay for...it will last 2-3 years. 2 outta 3 ain't bad.
I still use a Eureka upright that I bought in 1989. It was made in USA, and even the bags are still really cheap to buy today.
I don't really like bagless vacs, either. It's not because of messy emptying. Bagless vacs have filters that have to be replaced periodically and I found that the cost of the filters was as much, or more, than the cost of bags.
That is one favor you can do for yourself when looking at vacuums. Obtain the cost of supplies. I once bought a Shark vac at Target on clearance and returned it the next day. The only source for replacement filters was the manufacturer and they were outrageously expensive.
That is one favor you can do for yourself when looking at vacuums. Obtain the cost of supplies. I once bought a Shark vac at Target on clearance and returned it the next day. The only source for replacement filters was the manufacturer and they were outrageously expensive.
There are good-performing models that are more affordable, like some of the Kenmores mentioned above that do well in testing.
Will they last as long as a Miele? Probably not, but many of them are less than half the cost of a Miele, so even if they only last half as long you're still paying the same amount over time.
I went through this recently and I settled on an Electrolux Ultrasilencer. It's made in Hungary. I wanted a really quiet model that wasn't made in China and this vacuum is amazingly quiet.
There are forums dedicated to vacuums. I did some reading on them before my last purchase. The vacuum nerds generally don't like Dyson vacs, and having used my MIL's Dyson I can see why. The vacuum nerds also generally don't like bagless vacs.
Will they last as long as a Miele? Probably not, but many of them are less than half the cost of a Miele, so even if they only last half as long you're still paying the same amount over time.
I went through this recently and I settled on an Electrolux Ultrasilencer. It's made in Hungary. I wanted a really quiet model that wasn't made in China and this vacuum is amazingly quiet.
There are forums dedicated to vacuums. I did some reading on them before my last purchase. The vacuum nerds generally don't like Dyson vacs, and having used my MIL's Dyson I can see why. The vacuum nerds also generally don't like bagless vacs.
We own a few Dysons in our business, and even in commercial usage we have NEVER bought a bag, a filter, or any parts at all.
Years ago an old vac salesman told me they would practically give you a vac as long as you kept buying bags every year!
Years ago an old vac salesman told me they would practically give you a vac as long as you kept buying bags every year!
Can anyone comment on this one?
http://www.amazon.com/Oreck-Commercial-2100RHS-Upright-Vacuum/dp/B001NDNV18/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
From various sites it appears to be well reviewed.
Our Dyson DC07 Animal has treated us well, but it's so heavy it's causing my wife physical pain.
http://www.amazon.com/Oreck-Commercial-2100RHS-Upright-Vacuum/dp/B001NDNV18/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
From various sites it appears to be well reviewed.
Our Dyson DC07 Animal has treated us well, but it's so heavy it's causing my wife physical pain.
Originally Posted By: Mykl
Okay, then here's a Dyson owner telling you that at least in regards to the Dyson, your concerns are unfounded. It is not a throw-away product and will last as long as you want it to. If anything, the way it is constructed makes it easier to service, disassembling it and putting it back together is as easy as building with Legos.
I am not saying that Dyson is better than Oreck, only saying that just because they are made of plastic does not mean that they won't hold up.
Seconded.
Our Dyson DC14 Animal has been fantastic, and we put it through some rough times with 2 floors of the house, 1 dog, 2 cats, 2 small kids (that love to play with it) and frequent use.
I would not think about buying another vacuum cleaner than a Dyson.
Okay, then here's a Dyson owner telling you that at least in regards to the Dyson, your concerns are unfounded. It is not a throw-away product and will last as long as you want it to. If anything, the way it is constructed makes it easier to service, disassembling it and putting it back together is as easy as building with Legos.
I am not saying that Dyson is better than Oreck, only saying that just because they are made of plastic does not mean that they won't hold up.
Seconded.
Our Dyson DC14 Animal has been fantastic, and we put it through some rough times with 2 floors of the house, 1 dog, 2 cats, 2 small kids (that love to play with it) and frequent use.
I would not think about buying another vacuum cleaner than a Dyson.
I'm feeling old. I am still rocking my hand me down- 30 year old Filter Queen. It weighs a ton and my wife hates it, but it works well.
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If ya' got the extra bucks, Dyson and Oreck are very good.
But if you're broke like me, Shark Navigator gets er' done great.
But if you're broke like me, Shark Navigator gets er' done great.
I've got an early 60's vintage Eureka 500 canister that I use for the cars. My inside vac is a 1994 Eureka Contour upright. It was CHEAP and uses bags + HEPA filter. I guess I must be easy on my vacuums because it's doing fine after ten years. I haven't even had to replace the roller belt yet. I got it on a 50% off sale at Kohl's for $55. Not even in the same league as the ones you guys are talking about.
My family uses Panasonic vacuums. They're excellent, about competency rather than showy stuff. On occasion we have a cleaning service come and they also use Panasonic.
You should read this, I learned a lot about vacuums from this guy. It's actually an entertaining AMA.
IamA Vacuum Repair Technician, and I can't believe people really wanted it, but, AMA!
I now have a Miele canister with a HEPA filter and it's probably the single best purchase for my apartment.
IamA Vacuum Repair Technician, and I can't believe people really wanted it, but, AMA!
I now have a Miele canister with a HEPA filter and it's probably the single best purchase for my apartment.
I went through the same decision making process last month for a new vacuum, and end up with a Hoover Windtunnel Air Steer for $150 at sears. It is light, easy to move around, and pretty powerful, with washable filter (will take you some effort), and 5 years warranty.
I'm a kenmore canister fan. Just replaced my 20 year old one with a new one middle of the road, on sale. It's excellent for my needs.
Reaches the ceiling fans easily, cleans carpet well, (even has a dirt indicator that works) and is perfect for cleaning dog fur from the cars with it's powered micro beater brush.
I looked and looked. Nothing meets my needs as well.
Reaches the ceiling fans easily, cleans carpet well, (even has a dirt indicator that works) and is perfect for cleaning dog fur from the cars with it's powered micro beater brush.
I looked and looked. Nothing meets my needs as well.
Originally Posted By: cutter
You should read this, I learned a lot about vacuums from this guy. It's actually an entertaining AMA.
IamA Vacuum Repair Technician, and I can't believe people really wanted it, but, AMA!
I now have a Miele canister with a HEPA filter and it's probably the single best purchase for my apartment.
I have learned things.
It looks like the ideal for my house is an 8-pound Riccar with HEPA filter. It'll cost more, but it may be worth the investment.
You should read this, I learned a lot about vacuums from this guy. It's actually an entertaining AMA.
IamA Vacuum Repair Technician, and I can't believe people really wanted it, but, AMA!
I now have a Miele canister with a HEPA filter and it's probably the single best purchase for my apartment.
I have learned things.
It looks like the ideal for my house is an 8-pound Riccar with HEPA filter. It'll cost more, but it may be worth the investment.
I have the oldest cheapest vacuum of all of you here! I am still on the same Hoover Convertible that I bought in 1982. I have changed many minor parts such as the black fan few times and belts too may times. I also have replaced the beater bar and the end cap bearings. One of the plastic item underneath has been JBwelded.
But it is our only vacuum and it still runs.
But it is our only vacuum and it still runs.
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