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What is a good vacuum cleaner?

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  1. UncleJoe

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    I'm afraid it does cost an arm and a leg, but I've had a Rainbow since 1988. It was $900 back then but I've been using it for 30 years now.
     
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    One more vote for the shark navigator! I think I’m going on 6 years with mine. With young kids and two dogs it gets used daily. I did recently replace the hose on it, it had a number of cracks in it, probably from over stretching. I also replace the two filters in it every year.


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    Oh nothing.... just thinking back to GTG evenings...
    And the early turn in time...:yes: :D
     
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    We have a Dyson "Animal". Best vac we ever had, 8 years running and NOT one problem. :thumbs::thumbs:
     
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  5. Brandon Scott

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    I wasn’t there but maybe he was just going to turn on the vacuum...
     
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    Not quite sure how to answer. Nothing compared to the sound of a shop vac but we have to raise our voices to talk while vacuuming.

    If you'd like, many vacuums have decibels listed. You and Judy narrow down to some models and I can look them up and list them for you?

    Things that matter for me and whoever vacuums in your house might consider:

    • Total weight regardless of style (for instance the Rocket is only 7 lbs, but holding that up over the whole floor was difficult for me, though the lady that cleaned for me a couple years loved it, opposed to I don't mind pushing around an almost 20lb upright vacuum. And have no patience for dragging around the canister floor style like the electrolux we all used).
    • Upright vs drag around floor vac
    • Bagged vac vs canister collection
    • Corded or cordless (I did NOT care for the cordless)
    • Length of cord if corded
    • FLOOR HEIGHT mechanism. I bought an upright in the early 90's with "automatic height adjustment", I could go from our tiled foyer to the living room carpet to the pergo in the kitchen and not have to turn a dial on the head
    • Brush roller/beater on or off button. I only turn mine off if going over sand etc. so it does not throw around on laminate and tile
    • ATTACHMENTS onboard is must for me. If I vac the room and when I get over to the wood/pellet stove and see ashes in the corner I want to be able to unhook the suction hose, attach the crevice tool and get that corner, not go back later and with the correct hose/tool or stop and go bring them to where I am.
    • I like the ball steering on the new vacuums, I can actually steer it with my left arm/hand to give my right a rest when it's worn out
    Another thought is Oreck is still in business. They are pricey but they still have bagged ones that are pretty quiet.
     
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  7. Jack Straw

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    This is the only time you have to pay good money for something that sucks!:rofl: :lol:
     
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  8. Brandon Scott

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    Nahhhhh...
    Just jump over to the diesel thread...
     
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    Sounds like you don't get out much.....................................:rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::thumbs:
     
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  10. Jack Straw

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    I could actually go out? o_O
     
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    Nekkid in the woods, right?
     
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    We've had good luck with Nutone Central Vacuum Systems.
     
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    I would never do that!:p..................Again!:doh:
     
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    About ten years ago we won a Dyson. It SUCKS!...Literally! That thing will pick up dirt you can't see! It was made for pet owners.
    I don't know what they cost, but I would definitely buy another.
     
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    Just how long is that list Jack?:whistle:
     
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    We have this one....we're dirty around here....dog....kids...me tracking in sawdust from the shop and cutting firewood. The first time we vacuumed with it, it picked up a TON of stuff the old one left behind. Super quiet too.

     
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  18. MikeSs

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    2 things that are difficult to trust reviews.
    Vacuums and fans.
    They suck qnd they blow, each have 2 meanings.
    So when a vacuum sucks, does that mean its good or bad?
    I get sooooo confused....:faint::rofl: :lol:
     
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    We have a couple of Kirby's both over 25 years old. No problems just the occasional beater belt.
     
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    I had a Dyson for several years, Really good machine. Very noisy. Then bought a Shark lift away. Really like this one. I broke the hose handle, they replaced it for free. Important to keep the filters clean.
     
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