So apparently I need a new vacuum

[PenguinWaiters]

any recommendations? Mine is 20 years old and the hose just broke.

We have a carpeted basement and hardwood floors upstairs. We also have two kids and two cats so my basement rug is always covered in either cat hair or mysterious splotches.

I appreciate any recommendations as I have NO idea what the best model would be right now. My current one is a Eureka Bravo upright.

Thanks!
Terri

 

[Feralpeg]

I love my Dyson.

 

[dakcp2001]

The purple Dyson, worth every penny!!!!!!!

 

[swald91]

Love my Dyson too!!!! I have the red one-going on 6 yrs old and I would love the purple one for our pets....

 

[ambgoph]

Yep, the Dyson Animal - we just bought ours 3 weeks ago after our Bissell died. I never thought I would LOVE a vacuum.

 

[swald91]

Yep, the Dyson Animal - we just bought ours 3 weeks ago after our Bissell died. I never thought I would LOVE a vacuum.

I know, I know!!!!!!So funny hearing women complain about getting them as an anniversary, birthday or Christmas gift-I'd be thrilled!!!

 

[MinnieGirl33]

Love my Oreck! And it helps that you can often get it on easy pay from QVC!

I do hear great things about the Dyson too.

 

[Squirlz]

Get a Miele. Dysons are nothing but gimmickry. A vacuum does not need to look like a Star Wars prop. Have you seen their $300 fans? Seems they think we'll believe any hype delivered with a British accent. There is one born every minute.

 

[ZeitgeistDuck]

We love James, our yellow Dyson, it may look like a Star Wars prop (and in this house, that would be a good thing) but also delivers the goods. Seriously, that thing sucks the heck out of the carpet and it does a great job. Never had a broken belt, clogged hose, etc. And we had a collie/golden for much of that vacuums life and it never had a problem with the pet hair. I did, but James didn't.

 

[sunnyday123]

I have a Dyson animal, and I can assure you it's not just hype, that thing could suck the scales off a goldfish!

 

[VickiVM]

Love my Dyson. Only thing that is a drawback for me is it's weight and bulkiness. I hate dragging it upstairs. But the performance is outstanding!

 

[AKL_Megs]

We have hardwoods upstairs and a carpeted basement... we have an inexpensive Kenmore upright that I LOVE. We occasionally bring it upstairs to vacuum the area rugs. It cost us about $125, we beat the heck out of it, and it works like a champ.

 

[moniot]

Love my Hover WindTunnel. We have a black lab it is the only thing that really picked up the dog hair. It is not the bagless. I tried my sisters Dyson and this did a better job on my carpet.

 

[Lauralee]

I love, love, love my Beam!

 

[robinb]

I'm another Dyson Animal lover! The pet hair brush really picks up the fur when you need it to.

 

[Squirlz]

Love my Dyson. Only thing that is a drawback for me is it's weight and bulkiness. I hate dragging it upstairs. But the performance is outstanding!

That's what I'm saying. For the same price it is out performed in every way by a Miele at a fraction of the weight and noise level.

 

[AristocatFan]

I love my Dyson animal! I do not think it's a loud vacuum and the kids will actually argue over who's going to use it. Been using it for 4 years now and it's great on the carpet and my Pergo floors.

 

[clh2]

YIKES - the Miele's are sure a pricey vacuum. And they aren't even "bagless".

 

[PenguinWaiters]

Thanks all! Wow - I really appreciate the responses.

Having not bought a vacuum in 20 years (and actually I don't think I bought this one either, I think my parents gave it to me) I am interested in the discussion of value for $$. I can look up prices online but I am curious what you think is a "reasonable" price to pay for a vacuum.

Thanks!