Vacuum Cleaners

[sonogirl]

After 16 years its time for a new vacuum cleaner. What kind would you recommend? I would like to hear about the Dyson, but its very costly. What others are liked and work well? Thanks
Lori

 

[Dan Murphy]

On vacuum threads, I always say the same thing, Oreck

 

[iamsorcerermickey]

Lori--

I want to know what kind of vacuum you have that lasted 16 years. I think the longest a vacuum has ever lasted in this house is 2 years. On average though we go through a vacuum a year.

 

[SyracuseWolvrine]

My parents have a commercial-duty Royal vacuum that's worked wonderfully for at least 8 years. I'm not sure of the exact model #, but the M1028 looks like the same unit. (do a google search for Royal M1028 and you'll find lots of places selling it)

 

[pw2pp]

I'm with Dan on this one. I LOVE my Oreck!

 

[pjlla]

If you found one that lasted 16 years, just buy another the same!...............P

 

[helenabear]

I have a Hoover and I recently read a review online (of course I can't find it now) that it actually does better than a Dyson on regular pick up. I currently have a Hoover and am very happy with it. I wanted one with all the attachments so I didn't have to switch from one type to another just to get the sofa and the like. I also wanted a bagless one (bad history here with bags... don't ask ) so the Hoover wind tunnel fit the bill perfectly! My dad currently has 2 Hoovers at his house... one is older than I am but still runs, the other one has to be about 15 years at least by now and is in good working order. So even though I love the Dyson, I will probably stick with Hoover for a long time.

 

[2bemarried]

When I was younger I worked for Sears selling vacuums....definitely go with Hoover. The Kenmores are good...but Hoover is still the best of all the models they sell.

 

[sonogirl]

HAHA, My vacuum that lasted 16 years is a Kenmore, and it still runs, but I gover stuff and it doesn't pick alot up. But i don't want a Kenmore, any -more with the Hoover wind tunnel? Thats the one im kind of leaning towards. Lori

 

[artvandelay]

all vacuum's suck!



HAHA!

 

[KPmom]

I have a dirt devil bagless that I bought at Wal-mart for around $100. We have a toddler and a very large long haired cat that sheds constantly. It works like a dream and we have had it for over a year now. I love the bagless style, if you start losing the "pick-up" power just empty the cup. Also mine has a HEPA filter, I don't think I would have a vaccum without one now that I have had one. ~KPmomk

 

[AZKathy]

We got a Dyson since it does not loose any suction power even if it is full and the filters don't have to be changed just cleaned. The only two things I don't like much is one...it is not "power driven" like some others are like easy to push. The second was the price. I like it otherwise!