Vacuum Recommendations

[Sigmapolis]

 

[MeanDean]

I bought a SEBO (German). It was a compromise versus a Kirby that was going to be $2,400. It was, I think around $500? It does a great job and is so great at sucking the stuff out of the carpet nap. Only negative is it is a bit on the heavy side. So a person can get a good workout pushing it around.

 

[Tre4ISU]

I have a Shark. Vaccum once every 3 months whether I need to or not and I love it. Also have the Dyson cordless for hard surface floors. Love it as well.

 

[cyowan]

I'm a sucker for the Suck-O-Matic.

 

[Sparkplug]

My Dyson pet was pulling threads in an area rug and was too heavy

Went with a Shark. Can take off the canister to use wand on high ceilings. Animal hair doesn’t wrap. Like of things I like

 

[CyCrazy]

My Dyson pet was pulling threads in an area rug and was too heavy

Went with a Shark. Can take off the canister to use wand on high ceilings. Animal hair doesn’t wrap. Like of things I like

Same we got one for Xmas. Its been great.

 

[SpokaneCY]

We currently have one that I hate (was a gift)

Anyone have opinions?

Bold move gifting a woman a vacuum...

 

[KnappShack]

We currently have one that I hate (was a gift) and the last couple times we've used it, it's been causing or thinking it's causing a short and trips the breaker. Husband did some research and it's apparently a thing with this type of motor. So we could probably fix it but I hate it anyway so we're looking for something different. May fix it and try to Craigslist it. No robot ones for now (though I'd like one) because baby toys are all over the floors.

I've read good things about the cordless Dyson's but looks like there are many options. We really only have two carpeted rooms we use right now, the rest are tile/wood. My preferences are something that doesn't easily tip over and has attachments I can use to dust with. Cordless would be really nice too. We have no pets.

Anyone have opinions?

Just bought the Dyson V-10 cordless.

At first it was weird and I kept looking for the cord because that dang thing is always in the way

Power is good. Not heavy. Portable to take just the motor and a small attachment for cleaning the car.

Battery life isn't outstanding on the highest setting

Edit: Or so my wife tells me. Woman, get me a beer and whatnot

 

[CprE84]

We currently have one that I hate (was a gift) and the last couple times we've used it, it's been causing or thinking it's causing a short and trips the breaker. Husband did some research and it's apparently a thing with this type of motor. So we could probably fix it but I hate it anyway so we're looking for something different. May fix it and try to Craigslist it. No robot ones for now (though I'd like one) because baby toys are all over the floors.

I've read good things about the cordless Dyson's but looks like there are many options. We really only have two carpeted rooms we use right now, the rest are tile/wood. My preferences are something that doesn't easily tip over and has attachments I can use to dust with. Cordless would be really nice too. We have no pets.

Anyone have opinions?

We have a Dyson (corded, not cordless), and love it.

 

[Dante]

I've heard some say that Dyson is a champ with most carpets, but struggles a bit on medium shag to longer shag carpets. Is there any truth to that? We have few bedrooms with medium shag and haven't pulled the trigger on a Dyson yet.

We have a Dyson Animal and just got some new carpet in the house that is pretty thick, my wife can barely move the vacuum on the new carpet. It's quite a workout for me to do it. I'm guessing this is where the struggle comes from? It doesn't have a height adjustment like a lot of other vacs, so really have to battle with the suction.

 

[dukeebear]

Get a Riccar or Meile. We have bought both the shark and the Dyson animal and they lasted 3 years. Finally but the bullet and bought one that will last. 4 years and no loss of suction on the Meile

 

[Gunnerclone]

SIAP: but I really like the one our cleaning person uses.

 

[dmclone]

I bought a cheap robot vacuum off Amazon , pretty happy with it so far. When you run it 3-4 times a week, you don't need a deep clean . Plus it goes underneath places you never vacuum .

 

[nfrine]

 

[cowgirl836]

SIAP: but I really like the one our cleaning person uses.

I'm not opposed to going that route either but we probably need to have a functioning one in the house either way

 

[tman24]

We just got a miele c2 electro. So far its great. Sucks up everything. Been about 2 months and only half a bag so far.

 

[jdcyclone19]

Oreck XL.

You can pick them up for less than $100 and are work horses.

 

[coolerifyoudid]

We have a Dyson Animal and just got some new carpet in the house that is pretty thick, my wife can barely move the vacuum on the new carpet. It's quite a workout for me to do it. I'm guessing this is where the struggle comes from? It doesn't have a height adjustment like a lot of other vacs, so really have to battle with the suction.

Thanks, I thought I remembered researching Dyson at one point and reading some recurring complaint. Not having an adjustable height seemed like an oversight to me.

I always heard great things about them, but if they don't work that well in two of our rooms that get sufficient traffic, I guess I'll have to hold off.

 

[Macloney]

 

[AgronAlum]

We have a Dyson multifloor that has treated us well. The shark my wife had before we met got to a point where there wasn't hardly any suction, even after cleaning all the filters multiple times.

We have a dog that sheds quite a bit and the Dyson does a great job getting it all. All of our surfaces are either wood, tile or short carpet so no info on the shag carpet. The one thing I don't like is the design of the wand. There's about a 2.5 ft section of rigid hose at the suction end and the hose can be a PITA to maneuver without tipping the vacuum over or dragging it around.