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Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:13:38 EDT

jsteve : Yeah they are. But they're also somewhat modular so you can use one powerhead with a different cannister, etc. You don't necessarily have to get all the attachments. Also, I referenced the Callisto one since it seems closest to what I have since the Solaris one I have they apparently no longer make it. So, I was looking for whatever was the same in watts and features. If I were in the market again, I don't know if I'd get the Callisto exactly, but I'd get another Miele for sure.

I was going through $200 price point vacuum cleaners about one a year before I switched to a Miele. I've always been demanding on vacuums having pets and vacuuming a couple times or more a week. A good vacuum makes a big difference for me. I can't stand dirt :D

Cheers,
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Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:03:39 EDT

Gres7 : "Miele Callisto"
but thats like almost $900!!!
And I thought Dyson were expensive...

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Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:49:19 EDT

jsteve : Im a huge fan of Miele. I have a Solaris model which they no longer make. Mine is around 10 years old and still working just fine. If I was in the market for a new vacuum I'd probably go with the Miele Callisto. Both the Solaris and the Callisto are canister vacuums. I've always found canister to be better than upright, IME. YMMV.

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Wed, 21 Jan 2009 23:19:04 EDT

dbamber : I have had good results with a Bosch Grand Prix series.

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Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:19:01 EDT

NefCanuck :

said by ArthurS :

said by NefCanuck :

1) How noisy is the Dyson? Does it get objectionably noisier as the canister fills up?

Actually the noise is not that bad, quieter than our previous Eureka. It doesn't get any louder with the canister fills up that I have noticed, then again, it's so easy (and clean) to empty, we dump the debris every 2-3 vacuumings.

said by NefCanuck :

2) How heavy is the Dyson? I have cerebral palsy on my right side, affecting my right arm and hand and as such, the lighter a vaccuum cleaner is the better.

I think you should go to your local Best Buy and determine how heavy it is for yourself, there's a floor model that you can try out if you wish. I don't find it heavy, but my wife is petite in stature and asks me to bring it up and

The good news is that I don't have any stairs (I live in a 1,000 sq. ft. condo) so I don't have to worry about lugging it up and down stairs. I'm more worried about pushing the vaccuum cleaner ;)

I'll have to swing by a Best Buy and see whether the canister model has a retractable cord (Though the upright would have the obvious advantage of not trailing anything large around corners that would just as likely get stuck :P)

NefCanuck

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Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:03:44 EDT

ArthurS :

said by Koil :

Also, does it come with a hose long enough, and the attachements needed, to do stairs & hardwoods?

Someone mentioned in this thread that the hose was 18'(feet) long? That seems pretty long, so I am not sure if they meant 18" (inches), if someone could confirm, I would appreciate it.

The hose on our upright dyson is plenty long to do our stairs, and most of our house has hardwood floors, no issues there with regards to attachments necessary to do the job. And yes, we have a cat that sheds. Never measured how long the hose is, but it stretches rather far, a lot better than our previous Eureka that we had to wrestle onto the stairs!

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Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:00:53 EDT

ArthurS :

said by NefCanuck :

1) How noisy is the Dyson? Does it get objectionably noisier as the canister fills up?

said by NefCanuck :

2) How heavy is the Dyson? I have cerebral palsy on my right side, affecting my right arm and hand and as such, the lighter a vaccuum cleaner is the better.

said by NefCanuck :

3) Does either the canister Dyson or the upright model have a retractable cord? (One thing I miss that was on my old Kenmore I had prior to the Dirt Devil, the retractable cord)

The upright model has a cord that you wind around some cleverly placed hooks, if you flip the top hook, you can take the entire bundle of cord off the hooks very easily and plug it in quickly. It hasn't been an issue for us. Don't know about the canister model, don't have one.

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Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:41:48 EDT

Koil : Also, does it come with a hose long enough, and the attachements needed, to do stairs & hardwoods?

Someone mentioned in this thread that the hose was 18'(feet) long? That seems pretty long, so I am not sure if they meant 18" (inches), if someone could confirm, I would appreciate it.

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Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:16:48 EDT

NefCanuck : Looking for a new vaccuum cleaner to replace my upright bagless Dirt Devil, which after a number of years (since 1999) has finally got me to the point where I despise using it unless both the filter and dirt catch basin are clean because of the increased noise levels as the filter clogs and the canister fills up.

Reading here the Dyson seems to be the odds on favourite but I have a few questions:

1) How noisy is the Dyson? Does it get objectionably noisier as the canister fills up?

2) How heavy is the Dyson? I have cerebral palsy on my right side, affecting my right arm and hand and as such, the lighter a vaccuum cleaner is the better.

3) Does either the canister Dyson or the upright model have a retractable cord? (One thing I miss that was on my old Kenmore I had prior to the Dirt Devil, the retractable cord)

Thanks all.

NefCanuck

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Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:41:29 EDT

djr777 : I know that most of you here are in love with your Dyson but beware, they may be a bit too good and powerful. If you have a wool carpet and maybe even some other looped carpets, if you use a Dyson on it you may loose your warranty.

DO NOT use any vacuum made by Dyson Vacuum since these will cause excessive fuzzing.

No claims will be accepted when a Dyson vacuum cleaner is used.

»www.uniquecarpetsltd.com/care/wool
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Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:14:52 EDT

Bobcat :

said by ninjatutle :

Roomba

»www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ-jv8g1YVI

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Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:47:46 EDT

ptrowski :

said by SK :

Ended up getting Bissell Healthy Home because of cost. It's a knock-off of Dyson technology-wise, so it's pretty good. Thanks for all the suggestions!

I liked our Bissell Healthy Home, until we noticed the canister would need to be banged in forceably sometimes for the vacuum to turn on. Sometimes it would not turn on at all.

When it worked, it worked well.
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Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:08:48 EDT

SK : Ended up getting Bissell Healthy Home because of cost. It's a knock-off of Dyson technology-wise, so it's pretty good. Thanks for all the suggestions!
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Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:14:36 EDT

iFractal : I'm in Dyson heaven. :D

DC14 Full Access
DC16 Rechargeable handheld
DC18 Slim Ball (fantastic on the carpeted stairs)

I have 4 cats and my Dyson picks up a ton of cat hair, dust, etc. Vacuum every day and have never had a hint of a problem with any of them.

Previously had two diff. Oreks that always needed repairs. The Dyson continues to prove its supreme cleaning ability. I'll never buy another brand...too bad they don't make appliances...
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Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:08:50 EDT

CKizer : Dyson DC25 Ball Animal... There is no substitute. :D

Dyson DC25 Ball Animal

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Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:35:51 EDT

Rxdoxx :

said by rip_sketches :

And I may get blasted for this, but after 15 years she discovered there was a direct correlation between the length of the cord and how long the units life expectancy was. The longer the cord the earlier the vacuum tends to fail on the motor.

And in the end what does her unscientific experience come down to?
You always get what you pay for so don't buy a cheap vacuum.

Interesting observation.
I'm not sure the length of cords we are talking about would have any significant impact on voltage drop (as opposed to using very long extension cords).
My guess would be that it is a reflection of major attention to cost cutting. If they are saving a few pennies on cord length, I'd expect they went cheapo everywhere else they could, so I'd be expecting the opposite, the shorter the cord the shorter the break time.

To the OP
I have a Hoover Elite Upright (perm filter) for basement use, adequate but not great, and not recommended by me.

Upstairs use a Miele Solaris canister which has been very nice
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Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:13:21 EDT

Goober : We have a Roomba from many years ago (when they were first introduced). We liked it, but had to stop using it in most rooms since we have a bunch of tassled area rugs in every room of the house. It used to be a pain having to put the tassles up, etc.

But, we've seen ads for new Roomba models that apparently don't have problems with the tassles and we're thinking about getting one of those.

Since we don't wear shoes in the house and we don't allow food anywhere except in the kitchen area, nothing ever really gets too dirty. Plus, we don't have any carpeting in the house (other than for the area rugs and basement), so we don't really need a fancy vacuum cleaner nowadays. We have one of the top rated Kenmores from a number of years ago. But, it hardly ever gets used except for in the basement ocassionally.

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Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:49:18 EDT

Warzau : I have the Eureka Boss Smart Vac 4870
and it works great.
The Roomba I picked up on WOOT. While it is good for "daily" cleaning. It does not, I repeat does NOT replace a vacuum. The only thing it excels at is cleaning under items. Be it a bed or console. Other times, it is quicker for me to get the dry mop and then use a cordless hand vac to pick it up or a dustpan.

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Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:15:07 EDT

ptrowski : I have a Roomba, and it really doesn't get used much anymore. Some transitions from my floor to the other areas are steep so it has some trouble with them.

It's good for some light vacuuming, but for heavy stuff it doesn't cut it.

Hell I might even sell mine.
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Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:51:51 EDT

Jahntassa :

said by SK :

Also, Roomba seems really cool. Does it clean well, and is it durable? Roomba owners, is there anything that you don't like about it?

As a Roomba Scheduler and Scooba owner, I have to say they're pretty cool. They are not vacuum / mop replacements, but they do help to reduce the amount of 'full cleanings' you have to do.

They're good for nightly / sporadic cleanings inbetween full vacuumings and moppings. You do have to clean them out after every run depending on how much they suck up. If you can get one refurb (off Woot, for instance, which is where I got mine) they are definitely worth it. I'm not sure if I can say to get one new, but if you are looking to just keep up a room or two, say a guest room, it may be worth it to you.

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Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:15:58 EDT

Goober : Top 10 according to Consumer Reports.

Kenmore (Sears) Progressive with Direct Drive 35922
Kenmore (Sears) Progressive with Direct Drive 35922
Eureka Boss Smart Vac 4870[ ]
Kirby Sentria
Riccar Supralite RSL3
Hoover Tempo Widepath U5140-900
Eureka Boss 4D 5893[ ]
Riccar Brilliance Premium
Dyson DC17 Absolute Animal
Oreck XL21-750 Titanium

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Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:49:24 EDT

Bobcat : Sears. The model will depend on if you primarily have carpets or bare floors.

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Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:14:40 EDT

dennismurphy :

said by SK :

I've been given the unenviable task of choosing a vacuum cleaner. I want something that works, and something that will last for > 3 years. The last one was a Panasonic, which lasted 8 years with a few belt changes.

From reading this thread, it seems like Dyson is the way to go. How are Bissell and Eureka Boss?

Also, Roomba seems really cool. Does it clean well, and is it durable? Roomba owners, is there anything that you don't like about it?

I'd call the Roomba ok at best. My brother has one, and, I'm unimpressed.

I'm one of the Proud Dyson Owners™ ... It was worth every freakin' penny we spent for it and then some. I'm still amazed at the crud that it pulls out of the carpet.

My only wish is that we had the Dyson when we first had the carpet installed.. I bet the carpet would look even better!

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Sun, 09 Nov 2008 22:49:16 EDT

SK : I've been given the unenviable task of choosing a vacuum cleaner. I want something that works, and something that will last for > 3 years. The last one was a Panasonic, which lasted 8 years with a few belt changes.

From reading this thread, it seems like Dyson is the way to go. How are Bissell and Eureka Boss?

Also, Roomba seems really cool. Does it clean well, and is it durable? Roomba owners, is there anything that you don't like about it?
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Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:09:22 EDT

DonLibes :

said by Sweet Witch :

The only way I will ever give up my canister vac is if they pry it from my cold dead hands :D

If you get an upright, ...

Don't you want/need both upright and canister? As I understand it, canisters simply don't do well at deep cleaning carpets. I suppose if you don't have carpets, you don't need the upright.

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Mon, 08 Sep 2008 09:53:43 EDT

Locutus65 :

said by Sweet Witch :

The only way I will ever give up my canister vac is if they pry it from my cold dead hands :D

If you get an upright, make sure the accessory hose reaches more than two feet so you can actually use it to clean things higher up (you have to lift my mother's entire vacuum to do that). My canister vac has a long hose, different heads, and I can vacuum hardwood floor without damaging them. I'll also happily take changing a bag quickly over dumping out the canister and having to spend 20 minutes washing everything then waiting for it to dry before reassembling it all and being able to use it again.

My Dyson's hose reaches 18'. I have an attachment for cleaning hardwood floors, one spinning brush upholstery attachment, plus your normal crevice tool etc.
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Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:46:58 EDT

mph300 : until recently, a simplicity 7350 upright was my all time favorite vacuum.

the dyson dc21 canister vacuum is by far the best vacuum that i have ever used.

i tested it against my simplicity and it removed massive amounts of dog hair, dust and dirt that the simplicity left behind.

mike
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Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:59:41 EDT

Sweet Witch : The only way I will ever give up my canister vac is if they pry it from my cold dead hands :D

If you get an upright, make sure the accessory hose reaches more than two feet so you can actually use it to clean things higher up (you have to lift my mother's entire vacuum to do that). My canister vac has a long hose, different heads, and I can vacuum hardwood floor without damaging them. I'll also happily take changing a bag quickly over dumping out the canister and having to spend 20 minutes washing everything then waiting for it to dry before reassembling it all and being able to use it again.
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Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:51:34 EDT

ArthurS : The cool thing about the Dyson is it's serviceability. When we had our Eureka vacuum, the belt for the brush kept breaking on a regular basis, it was a real bugger to replace. With the Dyson, in addition to all the pipes being able to be taken apart very easily to clear up any clogs, all the major parts of the vacuum are very accessible, not that I have had to replace anything yet after 2 years of faithful service. The other big bonus is the cyclone design and hepa filter, this vacuum does not leave you in a fine dust cloud after you vacuum the house, an important feature for me being allergic to dust.

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Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:13:54 EDT

ptrowski : I have been using the Dyson for about an hour, holy smokes. It really gets alot of junk the Bissell didn't. The rugs we have look really good.

A+ for Dyson.

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Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:26:17 EDT

xj31 : We've had a Kirby for about 12 years now.Paid too much,I'm sure but it still rocks!No problems except for the hose attatchment has a little plastic part that depresses a safety switch.That breaks every couple years.

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Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:40:32 EDT

ptrowski :

said by ke4pym :

said by Boz88 :

The canister part lifts off with ease and there's a little pull trigger that drops the bottom down like a trap door. I just walk into the garage and over the trash can - and bombs away!

I've had a Dyson animal for 4 or so years now and love it. Even my neighbors ask to borrow it.

Speaking of 'bombs away' ... Last Christmas my Mom and Sis were cleaning up the house after the yearly tree removal festivities. They'd run the Dyson around and decided to empty it. However, they'd never done that. In their attempt to figure out what all the various buttons did, they dumped the canister right on the living room floor. Still makes me laugh. They put it all back together and tried again. This time getting the newly full canister to the trash bin first before pulling said trigger.

All of this talk about Dyson's just made me go out and pick one up. We bought the Dyson Animal DC17. I give the vacuum an A+. Wow does this thing work well.

As for the documentation that came with the vacuum, I give it an F. Some idea on how to do certain things would have been nice.
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Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:43:08 EDT

wolfsmane : I've had several of the major brands over the years. I bought
my wife a pink Dyson that was on clearance at Targets 3 years
ago, and will Never switch back to the other crap brands.

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Sun, 07 Sep 2008 10:04:57 EDT

ke4pym :

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Sat, 06 Sep 2008 13:29:50 EDT

battleop : I will also throw in a vote for the Dyson. They are a little more expensive but they are worth every penny. I have a 4 year old boy and two cats. I pick up a canister of fur, dust, and legos every other day. :)

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Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:09:32 EDT

Derspankster : Dyson Animal - owned it about 3 years now. Best by far that I've ever owned.
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Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:04:02 EDT

kristimyers : We bought a refurbed Kirby G4 on ebay about 5 years ago. It cost about $280 shipped, with all the attachments. That little machine has held up very well under the burden of 3 long-haired dogs. It has required one repair - a $15 fan replacement - in the time we have had it. (And we caused that injury by vacuuming up an allen wrench.) We used to pick up a $100 something-or-other vacuum - a Hoover, or a Fantom, or something like that - and it would break within a year. Our Kirby has served us well. I would never pay full price for a new one, but I have found that there are good deals to be found on the refurbed/rebuilt G4s and G5s. And they are self-propelled and light enough to carry up the stairs with one hand. (I am a petite female who works out sporadically.)

But if it ever breaks, I am totally getting a Dyson - the little one with the ball thing. I am praying for my Kirby to break so I have an excuse to get one. I can lift the Dyson up over my head with one hand, and that is just too cool.

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Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:59:16 EDT

NICK ADSL UK : Well in the UK the dyson is by far the best :)

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Sat, 06 Sep 2008 03:38:08 EDT

mdfudge : Well I have always been impressed with my NEW Kirby Sentria® home care system. It was a replacement for my Kirby G6. Its amazing how much dirt and sand it picks up from the rugs. We live in the desert so there is alot of fine sand that get brought into the home from shoes or the just the wind alone.
KIRBY - Expensive but worth it if you take care of it. You should be able to pass it onto the kids when you die.. so they say. Good luck!

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Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:28:27 EDT

Moe Diddley : Central vac gets my vote too. I installed mine with a couple friends in a weekend. Pvc and some speaker wire. The unit is out in the garage so you don't have to hardly even hear it.

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Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:05:57 EDT

rip_sketches : My mother has been independently cleaning houses for the past 15 years now. The worst brands of vacuums she has ever bought were DirtDevil, Eureka, and sub $100 Hoovers in that order.

Commercial vacuums were never an option for her since she worked alone and needed to be able to haul around a lightweight but decently sized unit in and out of her car and houses and up and down stairs 2x to 3x a day.

Dirtdevil's would always fail ~6 months no matter the price or "features" and claims of durability, usually parts would break off and motors would die in that time frame. Plus then tended to be the heaviest units.

Eurekas seemed to always start having grinding noises from the motors about 3-6 months in but would last about a year before motor failsure. And the cheapest Hoover units acted about the same as the Eurekas.

She always kept the price of purchase around $100 since she expected them to fail, but the mid to high range Hoovers and some off brands like "Panasonic" seemed to serve her the best in the years she's been cleaning.

And I may get blasted for this, but after 15 years she discovered there was a direct correlation between the length of the cord and how long the units life expectancy was. The longer the cord the earlier the vacuum tends to fail on the motor.

And in the end what does her unscientific experience come down to?
You always get what you pay for so don't buy a cheap vacuum.

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Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:50:56 EDT

TearAbite : I've tried them all in my days.. and they're all broken..

Just last weekend we picked up a Dyson DC-25 (ball) and we love it.. it's got great power, but that ball makes it really, REALLY easy to maneuver.. a slight bend/flick of the wrist and that thing can do a 360.. takes a lot less effort to use.. our maid loves it..

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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:16:57 EDT

ArthurS :

said by waynemr :

n fact, I think it outranked the Dysons for suction power.

Trick question: So does it "suck" less or more than the Dyson? ;) :D

Sorry folks, couldn't resist!!! :p

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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:04:38 EDT

danny9 :

said by waynemr :

Eureka Boss upright - about $150

It seriously kicks butt and was awarded a number of awards from Consumer Reports. In fact, I think it outranked the Dysons for suction power.

»www.amazon.com/Eureka-4870GZ-Sma···009WRKSY

Have to second that.
Great vacuum and quieter then most. :)
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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:27:22 EDT

kingb71 : I have a Miele I believe it's the "Cat & Dog" model or something like that. I bought it because at the time, Dyson's weren't available in Canada, of course they came on the market about a year later.

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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:44:39 EDT

dennismurphy :

said by Locutus65 :

I felt the same way. I thought I had a 'good' vacuum. The day I bought my Dyson I vacuumed the floor with my old vacuum. Right after that I used the Dyson and filled the canister 1/2 way with fine powder dust it pulled from UNDER the carpet!

The day I brought home the Dyson, I had to empty the canister twice before I finished our family room .... that's pretty gross ....

It still picks up amazing amounts of gunk out of our carpets, and we're vacuuming 2-3 times a week.

Previous to the Dyson, I had a self-propelled vac and swore I'd never get anything that wasn't. Well, my sis-in-law talked me into the Dyson and I have to say, it just -glides- across the carpet even better than the self-propelled did!

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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:51:22 EDT

Locutus65 :

said by dennismurphy :

... I'm HORRIFIED at the crud the Dyson managed to pull out of the carpets!

I felt the same way. I thought I had a 'good' vacuum. The day I bought my Dyson I vacuumed the floor with my old vacuum. Right after that I used the Dyson and filled the canister 1/2 way with fine powder dust it pulled from UNDER the carpet!
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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:42:46 EDT

thewolfman :

said by mbittard :

In the market for a new one. Anyone have a particular make/model they swear by?

Great vacuum, »www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1260···oor+Care

Never thought I'd say that about something from sears, but this is a GREAT vacuum. No belts to change, and it picks up dog hair better than my sister's kirby.

Consumer reports named it a best buy.
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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:02:50 EDT

CatSnak : I've always been happy with the Eureka Boss.

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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:54:46 EDT

anon : Another vote for Dyson. We've had a "Pet" one for about 4 years now. It's is (or was) the purple one - it also cost $100 more because it creates some static charge thing to lift pet hair.

At the time ($500) I pooped my pants. But, normally I figure it's better to buy the best of something so it will last longer. Four years later and the thing works like it's still brand new (looks like it too).

It's also very easy to break down and clean - although I've only bothered to do that once. The canister part lifts off with ease and there's a little pull trigger that drops the bottom down like a trap door. I just walk into the garage and over the trash can - and bombs away!

I remember right after we bought it - "Monica" on "Friends" was using one on one of the Friends shows. That was funn "Hey - our vacuum is on TV!

They're light because they're all plastic - but it's something like the same type of plastic they use for bicycle helments.

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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:29:51 EDT

dennismurphy : Another one for Dyson. I have the DC 17 "Animal" ...

We just bought one about a month ago to replace our Hoover. I'm HORRIFIED at the crud the Dyson managed to pull out of the carpets!

We find ourselves vacuuming a whole lot more often now - 2 to 3 times a week (!!) because the Dyson is just so damned good. Even after 2 days, it pulls lots of dirt out of the carpets.

Absolutely amazing. We also find the dust level in the house to be way down...

As someone else said, this is it - I'm never buying another brand again. It's Dyson, all the way for me.

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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:13:49 EDT

Warzau : Quite true, Consumer Reports doesn't. But it does give it a BEST BUY "rating" but they don't allow retailers or sellers to directly say that Consumer Reports gave them that rating. Only something to the effect of " Leading Consumer Magazine rated, so and so best buy"

Though I heard in the past Consumer's Digest gives Best Buy medallions to those who ahem, pay nicely.

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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:02:36 EDT

DonLibes :

said by waynemr :

Eureka Boss upright - about $150

It seriously kicks butt and was awarded a number of awards from Consumer Reports.

Consumer Reports does not award awards.

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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:17:24 EDT

ptrowski :

said by Locutus65 :

One other thing I love about Dyson is it's easy to maintain. Easy to empty the bin. If something gets clogged in the vacuum it has easy to remove places to access all of the piping leading to the bin.

Same with the Bissell. One of my favorite options in a vacuum.

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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:14:20 EDT

Locutus65 : One other thing I love about Dyson is it's easy to maintain. Easy to empty the bin. If something gets clogged in the vacuum it has easy to remove places to access all of the piping leading to the bin.
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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:52:09 EDT

ptrowski : I bought the Bissell Healthy Home vacuum, it is great. Nice attachments, the hose is long, powered brush attachment, Hepa filters, and cost alot less than the Dyson.

Two friends bought them after trying mine.

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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:16:37 EDT

Locutus65 :

said by ArthurS :

I have the Dyson upright, the best vacuum I have ever owned! »www.dyson.com/store/product.asp?···-HEPA_US

I also have a Dyson. Will never buy another brand. I've had / used Oreck, Kirby, Electrolux, Hoover and Eureka. Dyson is by far the best.
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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:53:18 EDT

Warzau : Got the same one and holy smokes it really works well.
The only vacuum I havent' had to return to costco, and that includes the Dyson. I felt it was all hype.

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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:43:58 EDT

jack b : I got an Oreck XL, it does an excellent job with pet hair on carpeting. Weighs 8 lbs. Comes with free gifts!
30 day risk-free trial, if you don't like it, send it back.
Around $300 bux.
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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:17:02 EDT
Karride : You'll have to wait until I get home for the model but when my roommate with the vacuum left a couple of years ago a purchased a dirt devil for about $100 from walmart. its a horrible lime green but it does a great job on the floors and I haven't even had to replace the belt after two years of heavy use by 4 bachelors.

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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:29:20 EDT
waynemr : Eureka Boss upright - about $150

It seriously kicks butt and was awarded a number of awards from Consumer Reports. In fact, I think it outranked the Dysons for suction power.

»www.amazon.com/Eureka-4870GZ-Sma···009WRKSY

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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:35:51 EDT
fgonzalez0 : I've had my DirtDevil for 10 years now with no issues.
Then when I got married my wife had one too. Looks a little older than mine and it still works great. I like mine a little more because it has swivel wheels in the back and it came with the little corded hand vac for the stairs or car.
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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:03:27 EDT
Brain Pain : We bought a Sebo a couple of years ago and we’ve been happy with it since.

»www.allergybuyersclubshopping.co···ner.html

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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:49:20 EDT
cgeek5467 : Highly recommend -- we've been nothing but happy with it.

Kenmore Progressive Upright Vacuum with Inteli-Clean System,
Sears item# 02035923000 Mfr. model# 35923

»www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1260···+Vacuums

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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:36:03 EDT
Icarus :
said by ArthurS :

I have the Dyson upright, the best vacuum I have ever owned! »www.dyson.com/store/product.asp?···-HEPA_US

Agreed. I have the Dyson Animal for 2+ years now and its been great. You can actually see it sucking up the dust bunnies from under furniture from 6" away. The new "Ball" one looks even better than the older models.
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Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:49:37 EDT
anon : We installed a central vac system about 10 years ago.

Central vacs have a lot more suction and airflow so they do a much better job of cleaning carpets and bare floors. It does an excellent job of picking up pet hair. And since the central vac exhausts outdoors, you don't get that nasty 'just vacuumed' smell when your done vacuuming.

»www.haydenvac.com/

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Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:36:12 EDT
dandelion : Not sure if sold anymore or not, I bought a Sunbeam no frills vacuum about 6 years ago for around $50, it is noisy, but works great and picks up about anything... also it is still running.

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Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:34:26 EDT
CCNnorthcali : If you want a cheap no-frills vacuum, I have the older version of this Hoover and I like it a lot:
»www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/sto···00597286

I've had it about a year and just now need to replace the filter. It's not great on hard floors or rugs, but for carpet, it's perfect. Can't beat $120.

Edit: I forgot to mention I bought it because of a review I read in Consumer Reports, you might want to look it up on their website if you have a subscription.

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Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:32:20 EDT
ninjatutle : Roomba

Never having to hear a vacuum again is priceless. I let run after I leave for the day a few times a week.

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Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:24:01 EDT
ArthurS : I have the Dyson upright, the best vacuum I have ever owned! »www.dyson.com/store/product.asp?···-HEPA_US

Favorite vaccuum? Recommendations please.

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:12:06 EDT
mbittard : In the market for a new one. Anyone have a particular make/model they swear by?