Vacuum Cleaners

[Raizinman]

I have a central vacuum system in my house, but would like a regular stand up style vacuum cleaner for quick jobs. I feel Dyson is 50% paying just for the name Dyson. What is the best way to get a strong vacuum cleaner? Do you go by Amps? Reviews? I have a dog that sheds so it should be pet friendly. I would like to stay under $100. I was looking at the Walmart Bissell Power Force model 17003. Any thoughts?

 

[NutBucket]

For a cheap vac get one that uses bags. It'll be much easier to deal with considering the pet hair.

 

[ivwshane]

Since you have a central vacuum system and your main concern is time and pet hair, I would look at a carpet sweeper instead.

They are cheaper, lighter, and should pick up pet hair just fine.

https://www.vacuumtop.com/best-carpet-sweeper/

 

[paperfist]

$100 vacuum = headache.

 

[herm0016]

spammers spamming the spammers!

 

[BoomerD]

Crap...necro post. Never mind.

 

[Ichinisan]

I know this is a necro post, but ...

For a cheap vac get one that uses bags. It'll be much easier to deal with considering the pet hair.

Do they still sell vacuum cleaners that take bags? I didn't see any at Walmart. I can't actually recall the last time I saw one.

 

[NutBucket]

I just bought one a few months ago.
Hoover Commercial CH54113 HushTone Hard-Bagged Upright with Intellibelt, 13" https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00YPJ83XS/

I while this one isn't cheap it's solid compared to a Dyson or Shark. Those feel like toys with the thin plastics and such. You can get cheaper ones too of course. I have this at work.

Royal Commercial Lightweight Upright Vacuum, 15'' (CR50005)

Royal Commercial Lightweight Upright Vacuum, 15' (CR50005)

www.discountcleaningproducts.com

Funny they call it lightweight as it's pretty heavy too. Big motor and heavy duty cord.

 

[CZroe]

I just bought one a few months ago.
Hoover Commercial CH54113 HushTone Hard-Bagged Upright with Intellibelt, 13" https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00YPJ83XS/

I while this one isn't cheap it's solid compared to a Dyson or Shark. Those feel like toys with the thin plastics and such. You can get cheaper ones too of course. I have this at work.

Royal Commercial Lightweight Upright Vacuum, 15'' (CR50005)

Royal Commercial Lightweight Upright Vacuum, 15' (CR50005)

www.discountcleaningproducts.com

Funny they call it lightweight as it's pretty heavy too. Big motor and heavy duty cord.

I burned out a high-amperage outlet at work with one of those "Commercial" Hoovers. It wasn't the only thing plugged in, but now I know better and will plug it in as far away from other equipment as I can.

 

[NutBucket]

Ha. We have LOTS of circuit where I work.

Hence my preference to buy a commercial bagged vacuum. Those amperage ratings are real.

 

[Scarpozzi]

Necropost....but my take on vaccuums is that they do dirty work. They also have moving parts and a motor....so they're subject to wear/tear/breakage. You can buy a Dyson, but longevity is going to be similar to other models. We have Dyson canister vac, but also have a Shark upright. I like the concept of buying cheap and replacing it every 4-5 years without guilt.