Vacuum cleaners
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ArcticFox
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We are at two years with the Dyson Animal. It flat out works, no regrets here. We have three dogs...
wheelgun28
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We had a Kirby maybe a G5, worked great but its very heavy. We move to a house with lots of stairs it got to be to much for the wife. We bought a parade of Hoovers, Electrolux and others before we broke down and bought the Dyson animal, weve got two dogs.
Brought the Dyson home and vacuumed the the rugs that were just vacuumed and it filled the container with stuff.
The Dyson did break the latch that hold the container in broke. I called Dyson to by a new latch. They would not sell it to me, rather they gave me a repair tag number and a location to drop it off, for me Sears was closest.
I havent dropped it off yet...
My wife is a clean freak she vacuums every day, at most every other day.
The Dyson was just under $500, the pile of sub $100 other brands cost more and the Dyson keeps going.
Price a new Kirby, its a cult
They give you a mortgage when you buy one
Brought the Dyson home and vacuumed the the rugs that were just vacuumed and it filled the container with stuff.
The Dyson did break the latch that hold the container in broke. I called Dyson to by a new latch. They would not sell it to me, rather they gave me a repair tag number and a location to drop it off, for me Sears was closest.
I havent dropped it off yet...
My wife is a clean freak she vacuums every day, at most every other day.
The Dyson was just under $500, the pile of sub $100 other brands cost more and the Dyson keeps going.
Price a new Kirby, its a cult
They give you a mortgage when you buy one
Read the reviews IE: Consumer Reports. The Dysons are not all they claim to be, plus for that kind of money lots of fancy advertising 
Assuming Bagless
Number1,is the Hoover Windtunnel $130
2, LG $500 !!
3, Dyson (animal) $600!!!
4, Eureka $100
There are several more listed as Best Buys for $100 with performance equal or better than the Dyson
Assuming Bagless
Number1,is the Hoover Windtunnel $130
2, LG $500 !!
3, Dyson (animal) $600!!!
4, Eureka $100
There are several more listed as Best Buys for $100 with performance equal or better than the Dyson
Bruce51
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amperage
Vacuums are all about the amperage of the motor. You want no less than 10 amps and 12 is even better.
I have a Hoover Wind Tunnel that has been going strong for ten years. Only had to replace the beater brush as our carpet wears like iron.
The Dyson has a twist motion which may be hard on the wrist.
This was pointed out to me at Sears by a salesperson.
Things to avoid are handles which move back and forth switches located in the upper handle and thin protruding plastic accessory holders.
Remember to get a lot of amps.
Bruce
Vacuums are all about the amperage of the motor. You want no less than 10 amps and 12 is even better.
I have a Hoover Wind Tunnel that has been going strong for ten years. Only had to replace the beater brush as our carpet wears like iron.
The Dyson has a twist motion which may be hard on the wrist.
This was pointed out to me at Sears by a salesperson.
Things to avoid are handles which move back and forth switches located in the upper handle and thin protruding plastic accessory holders.
Remember to get a lot of amps.
Bruce
Marshwheeling
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They all suck.
We recently purchased a Dyson DC33 and my wife loves it. We had two dogs (one just passed away a few days ago). Amazon had a good price.
Amazon.com: Dyson DC33 Multi-Floor Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner: Home & Kitchen
Amazon.com: Dyson DC33 Multi-Floor Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner: Home & Kitchen
I just used the 2012 Buyers Guide and just noticed that the last two pages are blank where they usually list the items in guide and the last review date?? I need to call them about this!
We should just sign up for the online version.
If you need more info just PM me.
EDIT: Well duh!, The most recent is the current issue 3/2012. Sitting on my family room table.
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Bob R
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Overstock.com often has refurbed Dysons for sale. We bought a refurb from them 6-7 years ago and it is still going strong without any issues.
bob
bob
We have been using a Shark Navigator for a couple of years and could not be more pleased. I have seen it advertised for as low as $169. The machine had great reviews and exceeded our expectations. Shark® Navigator™ Lift-Away® & Navigator™ Lift-Away® Pro User Website | NavigatorClean.com"
JcMack
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Get one that the handle can bend almost to 180 degrees so you can vac easily under stuff. Get one that the dirt canister releases easily so you don't have to figure it out every time you dump it and spill all the dirt accidentally. If you're gonna use an upright with an attachment hose to clean furniture, the attachment brush is driven by vacuum and clogs with pet hair and the brush stops immediately. After trial and error I've settled on a Bissel upright for carpets and a Eureka handheld with powered brush for stairs and furniture.
P.S. I have ironing tips too.
P.S. I have ironing tips too.
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Oreck....and here are more letters so it will allow me to post to this thread. Nothing to add, just typing in some more stuff because when I tried to post it said I should have at least 10 letters. This amount should be about sufficient, so I will go ahead and attempt to post to the thread again. It should work this time.
joeintexas
US Veteran
We bought the Dyson DC 14 all floor model probably 6 or 7 years ago. It is still as strong as it was the day we brought it home and have never had any problems with it. With 2 dogs we fill it 3 to 4 times a week. Prior to this we had the compaq which I thought was pretty good but I have to say the Dyson works circles around it.
m1gunner
US Veteran
When I want a real vacuum cleaner, I break out the 6 HP wet-or-dry shop vac.
It sucks up small animals and any unattended tools.
The other vacs are just powered floor dusters in my experience.
It sucks up small animals and any unattended tools.
The other vacs are just powered floor dusters in my experience.
deralte
US Veteran
On my 4th dog to go along with my Dyson Animal and it has worked perfectly for the past 4 years.
Hofstet
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Bought a Dyson Animal (purple with "ball") three years ago to try and keep up with the hair from two yellow and one chocolate lab. Really did a nice job at vacuming up hair from the carpet and wood floors. Two drawbacks, dumping the canister, which is hard to do w/o getting a "dust cloud" in the room and the weight of the vacum cleaner. It weighs a ton! Hard on the arms and shoulders after pushing it around for twenty minutes.
We recently gave it to my daughter and ordered a new Oreck Platinum and couldn't be more satisfied. It's like pushing a feather around the floors and carpeting. Does an equal or better job of picking up dog hair (we're down to two labs, but have a new Pointing Griffon puppy arriving mid-April........they're not supposed to shed as much as labs!)
It was expensive, around $500 delivered, but included a really great portable vacum and a supply of replacement bags all at no additional cost. We used to have Oreck's until both my daughters absconded with them when they went to college. Believe it's a good product and also comes with a good warranty.
BTW, I have a collection of Hoover's and Eureka's in the basement.......all junk IMO.
We recently gave it to my daughter and ordered a new Oreck Platinum and couldn't be more satisfied. It's like pushing a feather around the floors and carpeting. Does an equal or better job of picking up dog hair (we're down to two labs, but have a new Pointing Griffon puppy arriving mid-April........they're not supposed to shed as much as labs!)
It was expensive, around $500 delivered, but included a really great portable vacum and a supply of replacement bags all at no additional cost. We used to have Oreck's until both my daughters absconded with them when they went to college. Believe it's a good product and also comes with a good warranty.
BTW, I have a collection of Hoover's and Eureka's in the basement.......all junk IMO.
We have a very ancient Kirby that's no use. My wife had/has a rainbow and she hates the canister following her and omg the water basin is horrible! With 3 cats and a 90 pound fur ball (golden retriever) we want to spend the money once! I appreciate all the feedback! Maybe we will just buy a fleet of deshedding machines. Seemes it may be the path of least resistance.
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