topic Re: Need suggestions for a GOOD vacuum!!! in SmorgasBoard

Need suggestions for a GOOD vacuum!!!

Anonymous — Thu, 15 May 2008 16:08:08 GMT

I've gone through FOUR vacuums in the past two years.

Brands I will not use any longer:

Bissel

Eureka

Hoover

I've gone through two Bissels, a low-end and a very high end one.. a mid-line Eureka and a high-end Hoover. They all sucked, or rather, haven't sucked hard enough!!

I've had problems w/ an engine catching on fire, holes in the covering of the electrical cord, and most recently, the high-end Bissel that I JUST BOUGHT two months ago, the spring that lines the suction hose collapsed, so every time the vacuum was turned on, the suction would close off in the hose and it couldn't suck anything up.

I realize that I just cut out three of the major brands, really limiting my options, but if anyone has a vacuum that they've had FOR YEARS that they've NEVER had problems with.. when I was growing up, we had the same vacuum for at least 10 years that I remember.. the handle was duct-taped on, but that sucker always worked with no problems! I want one like that!

I'm not that rough on vacuum cleaners, I swear My husband is ready to kill me.. we've spent like $600 on vacuums in the past two years!

Re: Need suggestions for a GOOD vacuum!!!

fishbjc — Thu, 15 May 2008 16:33:51 GMT

Dyson.....just an all around awesome vacuum. I bought my animal from an auth. resaler on eBay and saved $100!!!

Re: Need suggestions for a GOOD vacuum!!!

Anonymous — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:55:45 GMT

ivy my Mom used to clean houses for a living and swears by Sears Kenmore canister vaccuum. She's on her second in 20 years and even got my Auntie and Uncle to buy one and love it.

Re: Need suggestions for a GOOD vacuum!!!

shawnette — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:58:30 GMT

ivyalmighty wrote:

... I'm not that rough on vacuum cleaners, I swear My husband is ready to kill me.. we've spent like $600 on vacuums in the past two years!

Um, ok. If you say so, lol.

I had a Eureka that I bought at a garage sale that lasted me from 93-2002. I have no idea how old it was when I bought it and it still worked when I replaced it. I wanted more suction, though, so I replaced it with a Bissell 12 amp bagless. I've had it for almost 3 years and it's freakin' awesome!!

(Yes, I know the years don't add up, but from 2002-2004, I had terrazo floors and the swiffer worked just great.)

Re: Need suggestions for a GOOD vacuum!!!

Anonymous — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:05:03 GMT

I like Kenmores for price and durability. Mine is over 6 years old so far, and seems to do fine with disintegrating Christmas trees (when you leave the cut tree up too long and it dries out, it leaves most of itself just inside the door as you haul it out...), long-haired ladies, and 9 kitties and their shedding, yakking, and other carpet abuse.

We replaced the belt ourselves last winter, and that's about all we've had to do with it.

-MsMS

Re: Need suggestions for a GOOD vacuum!!!

Anonymous — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:50:12 GMT

I have had the same Oreck vacuum for 6 years. But I have to use the canister vac to clean the baseboards, which is a pain. But I use my Oreck daily as it lightweight.

It cost about $300, but it came with an 8 year warranty and free cleaning and inspections. I haven't had any problems to date.

Re: Need suggestions for a GOOD vacuum!!!

Anonymous — Thu, 15 May 2008 21:25:39 GMT

As heavy as it may be, Kirby is king. It will out last the cockroaches in a nuclear fallout.

Re: Need suggestions for a GOOD vacuum!!!

Anonymous — Thu, 15 May 2008 23:06:10 GMT

What about the Rainbows? Anyone have opinions about Rainbow?

I was pretty into one a few months ago, my neighbor had one and LOVES it.. but one day they sent a door-to-door guy and it got ugly. He refused to leave and actually copped an attitude! So I wouldn't buy one after that.. are they as good as some people say? Don't you get like lifetime free bags and service and stuff?

Re: Need suggestions for a GOOD vacuum!!!

Anonymous — Thu, 15 May 2008 23:07:31 GMT

LOL shawnette...

I just figured you decided to stop vacuuming for 5 years or so

And I'm only 5ft tall! I couldn't beat up a vacuum if I wanted to! I think I've just had really, *really* bad luck.

Re: Need suggestions for a GOOD vacuum!!!

demi — Thu, 15 May 2008 23:21:24 GMT

I think Consumer Reports had Vacuum reviews a few months ago, might want to check out. Last year bought a Eureka, only 150...it was top rated by them for pet hair, works great for the massive shedding of a Corgi.

Re: Need suggestions for a GOOD vacuum!!!

Trishco — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:52:02 GMT

I spent 500.00 on my Simplicity two years ago and love it!! Its one of few nowadays that is still made of metal movable parts instead of the plastic! I'm a firm believer that this makes a difference!

It is not a bagless as imho the bagless just let too much dirt and dust back in when you empty them.

Re: Need suggestions for a GOOD vacuum!!!

KingAdrock — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:24:18 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
As heavy as it may be, Kirby is king. It will out last the cockroaches in a nuclear fallout.

Kirby's are great, (my aunt and uncle still have theirs from the late 70's!) but the markup on them from a Kirby salesman is obscene. If you want one, get it on ebay or from a repair shop; unless you really want to spend well over a grand.

EDIT: In fact this goes for all vacuums sold door to door. Rainbow, Tri-Star etc.

Message Edited by KingAdrock on 05-16-2008 09:24 AM

Re: Need suggestions for a GOOD vacuum!!!

soylentorange20 — Fri, 16 May 2008 21:12:19 GMT

I'd say either an Oreck or a Dyson.

When I was back home last year I used my mom's Oreck
and it still runs good for 15yrs old. My DW wants that
new Dyson w/the rollerball