do you love your vacuum cleaner?

[jdsl1998]

I want a new vacuum? Due to the cost, I want a good one? The one advertised everyplace is a dyson for $599. I want one that is light weight, has attachments on the main body to get edges. Tell me about yours yea or nay. Thanks

[PR1234]

Thanks for posting! I too am looking for a new vac and would like some suggestions!

[John_W]

Walmart has a Dyson in their Sunday ad for $249 regular $399, on their website they show the Summerfield store has it in stock.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Dyson-Ball-Allergy-Plus-Upright-Vacuum-208607-01/53356139

https://ll-us-i5.wal.co/asr/4923218a-9d68-407e-82b9-3ea273fe18b2_1.f2b3b544f19314d79d5c4b3f89a8a499.jp eg?odnHeight=450&odnWidth=450&odnBg=FFFFFF

We own the Bissell Bagless Rewind. It's currently $129 at Kohls, but they often have discount coupons around. We picked up that unit about this time last year on sale for $99 and we had a 30% coupon, best vacuum for $70 we ever bought. It's held up good since we owned it and works great. Before that we had 2 Hoover bagless uprights and neither one lasted much longer than a year or two.

BISSELL PowerClean Rewind Bagless Vacuum (1327) (http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1866638/bissell-powerclean-rewind-bagless-vacuum.jsp)

http://media.kohlsimg.com/is/image/kohls/1866638?wid=500&hei=500&op_sharpen=1

[Barefoot]

I want a new vacuum? Due to the cost, I want a good one? The one advertised everyplace is a dyson for $599. I want one that is light weight, has attachments on the main body to get edges. Tell me about yours yea or nay. Thanks
We have a Dyson vacuum "root cyclone technology". I find it too heavy.

[mtdjed]

I researched and found the Shark Rotator Professional NV501 at around $200 plus or minus. Had it for about two years no problem. Great sturdy machine with great cleaning power. There are versions with different options. The basic machine is an upright with great swivel for corners. Liftaway unit for reaching high areas with vacuum only. Lift off canister for disposing of the product of your labor.

[fw102807]

I have the Shark and absolutely love it. It is fairly lightweight, has lots of tools and incredible suction. It also has a very long cord so I can plug it in once and do my entire Villa.

[mrscrimefighter]

I have the Shark and love it. It's lighter than Dyson and I really like the lift away feature. I can easily use it to clean blinds, lamp shades, etc. I hope this helps - it's only my opinion.

[Madelaine Amee]

I am in the market for a new vacuum and just this week I watched a commercial on the two, Dyson and Shark, side by side and I was really impressed with the Shark cleaning ability. I am also impressed with the way Shark are fighting to get as good as, if not better, results than Dyson. Could be tempted.

[CFrance]

We had a Shark that I really liked, but it only lasted a couple of years. Now we have two Dysons--a carpet model that will suck your brains out, and an Animal Stick that hangs on a charging station and is my most treasured possession. Well... maybe the dog is (or my husband), but he's the reason for the Dysons. That would be the dog, not the husband.

[billethkid]

We have found for best all around cleaning and value Shark is a great buy.

[TheDude]

I have the Dyson V6.

Works great if you don't have a lot of carpet. It is rechargeable so if you use it on max (like I do) the battery drains faster. I once had a problem with one of the filters.

I would buy Dyson again, I like the company (I have a Dyson Cool fan on my desk) but I would get one that plugs in.

If money isn't an object, I think Kirby makes the best vacuum cleaners but its very expensive and uses a bag.

[kcrazorbackfan]

We really like our Dyson Ball Animal Upright. We bought it in 2004 when we moved to St. Louis and HAVE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEM with it. I thought the price was outrageous when we bought it but it's still going after 13 years so it's been well worth it.

[lake5798]

We have a Dyson rechargeable V6, cordless pet vac, best vacum we have ever owned, light weight powerful, easy to clean brush, very good attachments, we have a designer home, all tile except 3 bedrooms, vacum whole house on single charge, if you want to use Max setting on carpet will have to recharge. Great engineering Paid $350. We have a golden retriever and use vac every day sometimes twice.

[Nucky]

Our choice is Dyson. It was a gift. It's been more than 10 years and going strong. For $7 you can get Consumer Report on the computer, they will advise you perfectly. Good luck.

[mixsonci]

I have a cordless rechargeable Dyson, I didn't buy the best but I also didn't buy the cheapest. Mine was $399. I love the power of it and the ease of not having to plug it in and chase the cord around. However, the down sides to this expensive vacuum is: Doesn't hold a charge very long, maybe about 15, possibly 20 minutes on a full charge and the dirt cup is very small, you need to empty it often, especially if you have pets. I mainly use it for vacuuming up cat litter and spot cleaning of the carpet.

[Biker Dog]

We have a Dyson Animal listed on classifieds>
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Vacuum, like new, less than 60 days old, includes attachment and owners papers. Same model on Amazon used $309.99. Cash only $150.00 OBO

[Chatbrat]

Miele S-147--don't know if its available--but its great

[ColdNoMore]

This thread sucks. :D


25+ years now with a Kirby...and wouldn't buy anything else. :thumbup:

[Madelaine Amee]

We had a Shark that I really liked, but it only lasted a couple of years. Now we have two Dysons--a carpet model that will suck your brains out, and an Animal Stick that hangs on a charging station and is my most treasured possession. Well... maybe the dog is (or my husband), but he's the reason for the Dysons. That would be the dog, not the husband.

:mademyday:

[PR1234]

For all of you saying Shark, which model are you referring to? Looks like there are several??

[Sweatman]

I bought Dyson Animal Vac but can't even get it thru the carpet the suction is so strong. And I'm no weakling! We have upgraded rubber carpet pad which may be the problem. My husband has to vacuum the rugs now, the only benefit to this particular Dyson.

[Madelaine Amee]

For all of you saying Shark, which model are you referring to? Looks like there are several??

The Shark I saw advertised against Dyson is absolutely brand new and I think it was the Shark Rotator. See this site, some really good comparison on both vacuums.
Shark vs Dyson – Which Vacuum is Best? - Home Vacuum Zone (http://homevacuumzone.com/shark-versus-dyson-vacuum-best/)

[GeoGeo]

My step-son has a Shark and loves it. Don't know what model. I've got an old Panasonic.

[fw102807]

I have Shark Rotator Professional Lift-Away (NV501)

[bluedivergirl]

I have Shark Rotator Professional Lift-Away (NV501)

I have the same unit. Ordered it from Wayfair, for about $200, IIRC.

It can be configured as an upright, a canister (My choice because of the ease of switching from floor to attachments) or a lift-away. DH prefers upright, because the canister nips his heels.:doggie: With the canister configuration, you have all your attachments right with you.

Another feature I like is the bare floor cleaner. It includes a washable pad that really gets the floor clean. I use it before DH mops.

[ping]

My vote is for the Shark Rocket! Light weight, many attachments, can be hung on a wall for easy access, long cord covers most of my area...powerful and half the price! My daughter got a Dyson as a wedding gift....she now has a shark rocket. You can find them for under $200 (recently got one for my daughter-in-law for $139). you just can't beat it for value and performance!

[CFrance]

I bought Dyson Animal Vac but can't even get it thru the carpet the suction is so strong. And I'm no weakling! We have upgraded rubber carpet pad which may be the problem. My husband has to vacuum the rugs now, the only benefit to this particular Dyson.
That's odd. My Animal Stick works fine on our carpet. We don't have upgraded pad, though. But I'll take it over anything with a cord any day. It's so convenient and works like a charm. But I particularly appreciate how easy it is to use on the tile and how well it does the edges up against the baseboards, gets under chairs and tables, etc.

[kstew43]

we have 2 dysons......one for each home....the first is from 2003.... works great....it is heavy but it rolls really easy. Taking it apart to use the hose is a little more difficult feeding in the hose when finished..but still worth it. Also very easy to start. Paid $299 14 years ago. Still works like the first day.

Second we bought 8 years ago..ball, dyson..yellow...easy hose because it does not need to be fed thru the pole, but its hard to turn on pushing the clip at the base unless I have shoes on.. Paid a little more, but I cant remember how much.

Bought the new rechargeable from Sams last month. Coudn't get it to work on my thick pile carpets...wouldn't push.....but it worked great on the tile floors. we paid $399 but I did take it back because spending that much for a vacume that doesn't work on my area rugs...just wasn't worth it.

We also have an Oreck....got it cheap at Pennys but although its lighter than the dyson...its not bagless and I really don't think it works as well. also it came with a canister for corners. that meant I had to store 2 vacumes. Gave it to my daughter and shes thrilled because even though its not as good as a dyson....its not a shark...which she had and broke after 8 months.

Spend the money...Dysons last forever... and have not had to repair them ever....

[Jima64]

No mine really sucks.:boxing2::a040:

[dotti105]

We bought a new dyson when we moved her 2 1/2 yrs ago. Nice vacuum. But you still have to do the work! Just a couple of months ago we got smart and bought a Roomba. Man, I don't know why it took us so long!

It does a fantastic job! And we don't even need to be here. It actually cleans better than any vacuum we have ever had, Kirby, Oreck, Dyson! Love, love, love it!!

[leftyf]

We bought a new dyson when we moved her 2 1/2 yrs ago. Nice vacuum. But you still have to do the work! Just a couple of months ago we got smart and bought a Roomba. Man, I don't know why it took us so long!

It does a fantastic job! And we don't even need to be here. It actually cleans better than any vacuum we have ever had, Kirby, Oreck, Dyson! Love, love, love it!!

We have had a Roomba for about 1 1/2 years and love it. When it dies, our next vacuum will be another Roomba.

[VIN574]

I vote for Roomba too. Got one when my wife asked me to take on the cleaning, after I retired. I'm always ready to make her happy.

[graciegirl]

I truly love our Dyson, it is so fun to see all the dirt sucked up and to throw it away. We could manufacture a new cat every week. We have had our Dyson for probably ten years...maybe more and have had to replace a couple of parts but my husband fixed it.

I think our Dyson cleans bare floors and carpet better than anything we have ever owned.