If just house cleaning & especially if you have animals Dyson is what I would do. Not the cheapest & also not the most expensive but it does a really good job sucking up just about everything.

 

I think canister vacs are a pain in the ass, you have to drag them around, they get banged into furniture, walls and woodwork.

This.

Plus, the upright takes up less footprint on storage- a big plus with my limited storage space.

 

Yes, house cleaning only. We're also getting a Siberian Husky puppy in May. I like the Dyson, but I'm not prepared to drop $400-$500 on a vacuum. I found a Bissell that is a lift off canister and upright in one unit at Sears for $200.

Also, we have hardwood or laminate flooring throughout our house. Other than a throw rug in Sarahs room, there is no carpet in my house.

 

I bought my wife a Dyson for Christmas last year, she likes it. It is a stout vacuum cleaner.

Prior to the Dyson she used the ElectroLux cansiter bullshit. That thing was overpriced crap. Canisters are needlessly bulky.

Prior to her, I was single and had a cleaning lady and no vacuum.

 

We have a Dyson and it really sucks. The good kind of suck.

We also have a Roomba and it sucks too. The bad kind of suck.

I say canister.

 

I'm more of a canister man, myself. They have tended to be more reliable and superior on more surfaces than the uprights I've had (especially on hardwood/laminate). Last year my wife and I splurged on a Miele canister. Best fucking vacuum I have ever had the pleasure to put my hands on. Granted they are not cheap, but I know several people that have 10-15 yr old Miele's that still work like new. Every single part is user serviceable.

 

This is what I'm finding out. All the reviews I've read say the almost the same thing. Uprights are great on carpet, but not so much on bare floors.

We had a Miele in Denmark, shame we couldn't bring it with us.

The other issue I'm having is finding a store that has what I want in stock!

This is whats at the top of the list, but again I can't find it in stock!

http://www.amazon.com/Dirt-Devil-082700-Vision-Canister/dp/B000BY9A3I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1304429780&sr=8-1

Vacuums, like most appliances these days, don't last as long as they used to. Appliance makers figured out that when they build stuff that lasts 40-50 years, they don't sell as many.

 

This is what I'm leaning towards.

21lbs, with a lift off canister.

Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more

 

I would recommend checking consumer reports. I have found that they are pretty accurate in their assessments of common household goods (coffee makers, vacuums, etc).

According to their online ratings, the Bissells tend to come mid-pack.

 

Yeah, I just read some reviews of it and the negative stuff is the stuff I need it for. Vacuuming under beds is a necessity with wood floors, thats where everything collects. For the most part the dog will be kept out of the kids rooms, but huskies shed enough for 2 dogs.

 

we have a canister and hate moving it around especially corners; get an upright

 

Another vote for Dyson upright. Got the DC25 Animal. Have had it for 4 years and it's still going strong with no issues. It does a great job at picking up all the cat hair around my apartment.

I Believe I paid $224 for it at Kohl's with some crazy coupons and such.

There are deals to be had, shop around.

 

Dyson DC17 Animal...

Worth the cash, but I bought it used from a little old lady who only vacuumed on Sunday. SRSLY.

 

I've been looking for the past couple hours and I can't find an upright that goes under furniture. I'm going out to Sears tomorrow and see what I can find.

 

Dyson sells an add-on if really necessary.
Dyson Flat Out

 

canister vacs usually have the advantage due to a 2nd motor in the 'head', which in theory translates to prolonged sucking performance. for a house, though, its never a case where the machine loses power due to prolonged use. so canister is unnecessary.

ive tried a dyson vs this hoover and the hoover was easily the equal performer.

i'd save the extra money from the dyson.

 

I have a Miele upright that my parents handed down to me and don't see why people like them. Where the hose attaches at either end gets clogged with dog hair about once a month, which requires I disassemble the whole damn thing to fix.

 

Never used one of their uprights, but their canisters are really well made and offer excellent performance/ergonomics.

 

My wife made the decision.

Amazon.com: Dirt Devil 082700 Vision Turbo Canister Vacuum: Home & Garden

It weighs about 10 pounds, which is important for my wife, and it gets excellent reviews for bare floor cleaning.

It's "turbocharged", wonder what stages of tune are available? :lol:

 

My wife made the decision.

Amazon.com: Dirt Devil 082700 Vision Turbo Canister Vacuum: Home & Garden

It weighs about 10 pounds, which is important for my wife, and it gets excellent reviews for bare floor cleaning.

It's "turbocharged", wonder what stages of tune are available? :lol:

Looks pretty sweet, let us know how it works when you crank up the boost. I bet it's faster than what you think.

 

Ordered yesterday, regular shipping. Estimated delivery date was Friday.

Got it today before noon.

It's smaller than the Royal that died on us, but it's so much easier to handle.

 

Ordered yesterday, regular shipping. Estimated delivery date was Friday.

Got it today before noon.

It's smaller than the Royal that died on us, but it's so much easier to handle.

But does it suck?

 

Yeah, it really sucks!

It has 4 different settings to control how much it sucks!

 

So after a test run yesterday I'm pretty impressed with this things level of sucking. The handle/wand will lay flat against the floor, making getting under beds and couches very easy.

The "turbo" attachment is nice, it's operated by the suction power of the vacuum, the higher you set the suction speed, the faster the beater bar spins. At full power it kind of sounds like this:

The turbo attachment also has an access panel in it in case something gets stuck, you can remove it pretty easily.

 

Find a nice used Rainbow.

 

I thought canister was the opposite of bagged. So I voted canister. Then I realized that's not what you meant.

 

lol.

I wanted an upright, but ended up buying a canister(bag less).

:facepalm:

 

I have a dyson animal and I can honestly say that it is the only vacuum I have ever used and thought "wow this thing actually sucks". It is what Tim Taylor would have built, had he needed to rebuild the family vacuum.

 

Sebo vacums are the best of the best. We have the canister and love it.

 

 

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