Need a vacuum cleaner

[AstroManLuca]

My current one broke, leaving a mess that I can't clean up. So I'll have to go get one ASAP, possibly even head over to Target tonight before they close.

I don't have demanding requirements - I live in a one bedroom apartment so I don't have much floor space, and I don't have allergies or "sensitive nasal passages" or any of that crap. Just need something that'll pick up dust, hair, crumbs, and kitty litter off the floor for as cheap as possible. Anything I should look for or avoid?

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Every city on the face of the Earth has used vacuum cleaner shops. Find one and save.

 

[nerp]

Hate to say it, but a cheap vaccum will need to be replaced in about a year, or less. Look for something in the $200 range if you're looking for something that won't completley blow up during normal use. Sure, spend $50 for a short term fix. . . but that $50 might be an annual expense. I personally like my 25-year-old Electrolux.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Originally posted by: nerp
Hate to say it, but a cheap vaccum will need to be replaced in about a year, or less. Look for something in the $200 range if you're looking for something that won't completley blow up during normal use. Sure, spend $50 for a short term fix. . . but that $50 might be an annual expense. I personally like my 25-year-old Electrolux.

Not true. A used machine with a rewound motor can easily last for years. I had an old Hoover that I bought for $25 that lasted for 10 years.

 

[AstroManLuca]

The one that broke is a pink Hoover that's older than I am. So old that I had to order bags for it on the internet. So old that my grandmother used to use it.

Anyway, I'm just going to head over to Target and see what they have. If it breaks in a year, not the end of the world... I'll pick up a Consumer Reports or something before then so I can get a better sense of what to look for.

 

[Jeff7]

Classified ads.

I paid $20 for mine, and it's not caused me any problems, nor has it given me herpes.

I got that from my toaster.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Your choice but, I do wonder why so many 'youts' would rather buy cheap new than cheap proven used. If the pink Hoover that died lasted this many years, wouldn't a similar beast last as long? Also, I bet if you tried the used shops for vacuum bags you wouldn't have to order them on the internet.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: nerp
Hate to say it, but a cheap vaccum will need to be replaced in about a year, or less. Look for something in the $200 range if you're looking for something that won't completley blow up during normal use. Sure, spend $50 for a short term fix. . . but that $50 might be an annual expense. I personally like my 25-year-old Electrolux.

Not true. I picked up a Butler Revolution (Samsung relabeled by Bissell) in Sept 2004...it's still going strong and awesome for tile floors.

http://www.amazon.com/Bissell-...8TI/ref=cm_cr-mr-title

Was only $54.99 shipped.

 

[silverpig]

Originally posted by: Jeff7
Classified ads.

I paid $20 for mine, and it's not caused me any problems, nor has it given me herpes.

I got that from my toaster.

That's cause you got a slut for a toaster that liked getting stuffed in all 4 orifices.

 

[Jeff7]

Originally posted by: silverpig

Originally posted by: Jeff7
Classified ads.

I paid $20 for mine, and it's not caused me any problems, nor has it given me herpes.

I got that from my toaster.

That's cause you got a slut for a toaster that liked getting stuffed in all 4 orifices.

But damn, she was hot.
The best thing since sliced bread.

 

[Sukhoi]

http://www.amazon.com/Hoover-U...&qid=1236222885&sr=8-1

I just got one at it works well. Check out how good the reviews are.

 

[Muse]

I must have 8+ vacuums.

1. My folks gave me one a long time ago a cannister GE. Still works, but a little heavy to lug around.

2. A battery operated one you plug into your cigarette lighter in your car. Couldn't resist at Ross.

3. 6 gallon wet dry for those tough jobs.

4. A very old but very well made upright with handle, Hoover, works great for rugs.

5. 2 cheap (~$15) hand held (with shoulder straps), easily transported, one stronger than the other, from Home Depot.

6. A couple of Sears portables that are very nice, caught on sale off the Hot Deals Forum.

It's numbers 3, 4 and 6 that I use a lot, the others rarely. I saw a deal for an upright around 3-4 years ago and went over to Sears to check it out but decided the one I had was probably actually better. I agree with the poster(s) who said check out the used market. I think they used to make them better, less plastic parts.

 

[spidey07]

Dyson - use coupon or costco. Embrace vacuum pleasure.

 

[nerp]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: nerp
Hate to say it, but a cheap vaccum will need to be replaced in about a year, or less. Look for something in the $200 range if you're looking for something that won't completley blow up during normal use. Sure, spend $50 for a short term fix. . . but that $50 might be an annual expense. I personally like my 25-year-old Electrolux.

Not true. I picked up a Butler Revolution (Samsung relabeled by Bissell) in Sept 2004...it's still going strong and awesome for tile floors.

http://www.amazon.com/Bissell-...8TI/ref=cm_cr-mr-title

Was only $54.99 shipped.

You jinxed yourself and it will break in the imminent future.

 

[Steve]

Originally posted by: spidey07
Dyson - use coupon or costco. Embrace vacuum pleasure.

I knew you were going to suggest that. This guy doesn't need to spend $279.

 

[looker001]

that is why i prefer floor that you can wash, all you need is a rag and you can wash floor.... cheap vacuum cleaner might vacuum as well as little bit more expensive one