Vacuums?

Uh, not necessarily a garage question... but I'm looking for a vacuum for my house.
As a bachelor it's up to me to do this stuff, and I can at least pretend this is a power tool, right?

I used to own a Hoover WindTunnel, that thing was crap. I hate bagless.
I'm currently leaning towards a Simplicity Verve. My parents own a higher end model from these guys, and my friend owns an upright, and this is a real pro company.
I have stairs so an upright would be a pain in the butt.

Anyone got preferences or advice?

And yes, the idea of obtaining a wife has crossed my mind, but isn't working out right yet. Let me know when they create that store.

 

consumer reports my have some info. I look on there before I buy lots of stuff. You need to have an caccount though. Some info on there is free though.

 

find chris4x4 he knows all about them

 

Wives or vacuums?

I'm not interested in putting a wig on anything, either

 

both

 

I just bought a Dyson DC25 Animal last week, and HIGHLY recommend it. I'm really not an inside the house cleaning guy, fiancée does it, but I found myself cleaning the floors for at least an hour last week. The ball on this Dyson makes it sooo maneuverable. It’s an awesome sweeper, but a little pricy. Paid $440 for mine, but IMO well worth it. It works that good.

As for consumer reports, I don’t agree w/ them for sweepers. I have access to an online account, and research a lot of things through them. My previous sweeper was a Kenmore Progressive, which they ranked #1 for a couple years and now it’s #2. My new Dyson destroys that sweeper that they ranked so well for so long. When I bought it, I started reading reviews on Dysons from various websites, and mostly everyone that owned them loved them. My $0.02.

 

I just bought a riccar light + powerful

 

I got a baglkess Hoover Deluxe Elite. It was cheap at about $150, but it's crap. Buy a Dyson. More money, but better. My Hoover kicks out loads of dust.

 

Check out ecost.com for the dyson deals!! bargian countdown rules

 

LOL, they look exactly like Simplicity. Coincidence?

Yeah, I'm still no fan of bagless. Looked a a Miele today, freakin spendy.

 

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CR ratings for canister vacs;

 

I've had the same Oreck for 11 years now. It is easy to use and can be serviced easy. I also like it for the stairs... It only weighs 8 pounds. They are expensive, but after owning one, I won't use anything else. JMO.

 

My advice is to get an old vacuum. I have an 80's Hoover upright and the thing is built like a tank. The motor, brush , and body are all built really ruggedly and is easy to service and repair. I bought it for $5 at a flea market 6 years ago. Most of the stuff they make today is junk.

 

Man. that Hoover held up pretty well with that barrage of bullets. I expected the plastic covers to explode. Wonder what would happen if I had used my Dad's Musket rifle.

 

I've got a Dyson DC17 Animal and 2 large white dogs that shed like fucking crazy year round. The Dyson was worth every penny.