Inexpensive vacuum ideas please!!!

[mrsboz]

I have an upright electrolux vacuum. Long story short it is under warranty and they are suppose to send me a brand new one. Well, because of mistakes they have made and people dropping the ball I still do not have my vacuum five weeks later. I can't wait anymore. Does anymore know a vacuum for about $150.00 that works well? I am so frustrated that I have to go out and get a new one because of their mistakes.

 

[StephMK]

I have a Shark Navigator Lite Lift Away that you could buy for about that much. It's a great vacuum. Very lightweight, picks up great, and the canister pops off to use on steps, etc. I had to replace mine about 2 months ago and went with this one based on great reviews from here and online. I've been very happy with it and it would be a good 2nd vacuum if you keep it when your other one is finally delivered.

 

[LJSquishy]

I've had my Eureka Boss SmartVac for about 9-10 years and it works really well. It has so much suction dust bunnies will literally float and get sucked into the path of the vacuum.

If I were to get a new vacuum, I'd get a Shark Rotator Professional...not sure if that's within your budget but I think it's close.

 

[mrsboz]

I ended up buying the Shark navigator upon recommendation of stephMK and a friend of mine. So far so good. I am surprised by how much it picks up. There looks like there is nothing on the rug and the cannister fills quickly. I also was very lucky that I got it on sale at Kmart for 109.99. Bummed I had to buy one as Electrolux is a horrible company to work with but I love this vacuum so far. Thank you.

 

[cruise cruise cruise]

Assuming you are still getting your original vacuum back, I would purchase the least expensive vacuum I could find. Any vacuum will work short term.

ooops- just read that you already bought something new. Glad the new one is working for you. Yes agree, bummer that Electrolux is such a horrible company to work with, you should not have had to buy a new one at all!

 

[Ladygoldenhair]

I wanted to mention that I bought a Shark lift off from QVC. Recently I had an issue with the motor turning the brush once or twice, then stopped. It was well out of warranty.
After the customer service had me do a few things like checking for a blocked hose, he told me he would send a new power head.

Within days I had the new head free and free shipping. All the parts just snap off so it was a simple press a release and slip on the new head.

I have an Orek for the most part, but my shark for stairs and all the floor, furniture and other cleaning. Especially great with the attachments for the car and RV.

 

[agavegirl1]

Assuming you are still getting your original vacuum back, I would purchase the least expensive vacuum I could find. Any vacuum will work short term.

ooops- just read that you already bought something new. Glad the new one is working for you. Yes agree, bummer that Electrolux is such a horrible company to work with, you should not have had to buy a new one at all!

THIS...I bought my son a $39.99 Dirt Devil upright bagless for his apartment five years ago and it still works perfectly fine. If all you need is an interim vacuum that will eventually become a "backup", buy the cheapest one you can find.

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

I have a Shark Navigator Lite Lift Away that you could buy for about that much. It's a great vacuum. Very lightweight, picks up great, and the canister pops off to use on steps, etc. I had to replace mine about 2 months ago and went with this one based on great reviews from here and online. I've been very happy with it and it would be a good 2nd vacuum if you keep it when your other one is finally delivered.

I have this one too and love it. Got it last Jan at Sams club for $125.

 

[drinkme]

THIS...I bought my son a $39.99 Dirt Devil upright bagless for his apartment five years ago and it still works perfectly fine. If all you need is an interim vacuum that will eventually become a "backup", buy the cheapest one you can find.

I just picked up a cheap Dirt Devil at Target the other day. It was on sale for around $35. It is really light weight and is easy to lift up the stairs. It works wonderfully, and when it dies in about a year or two, I'll just pick up another cheap one. I just don't understand how people can buy those $1000+ kirbys. They are heavy and clunky. Who cares if they have a lifetime guarantee, who would want a 30 year old vacuum??