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[Mixolydian]

I can't believe people are actually product whores for something like a Dyson vacuum.

Dyson fans are on the same level as Apple fans.

You use a shop vac to clean your house? Doesn't it scratch the hell out of your wood floors and do a terrible job on carpet? Not to mention a lack of good air filtration...

Yeah that's kinda odd. :hmm:

 

[vshah]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o06_s00_i00

i have this one - Eureka AirSpeed Gold. I'm amazed at the amount of dust it picks up from my carpet with each cleaning. very easy to empty the canister as well, just hold it over the trash can and press a button to open the door.

 

[SpatiallyAware]

Dysons are built well but their beater bars are WAY too stiff.


The first time you vacuum with a dyson you will blown away at the "dirt" that's in the canister. But if you look closer, you'll see it's actually all carpet fibers. These carpet fibers are literally ripped out of the backing.. This is not what you want.

I've seen firsthand a dyson vacuum start a bald spot in carpet that was ~6 years old.



....Bagged vacuums filter much better than any bagless. IMO the best vacuum for the money is the eureka boss, ~4870 model range.

 

[JimKiler]

I just finished a stint with a big vacuum manufacture. I can tell you this....all the vacuums are made from 2 or 3 different Chinese companies. They all have pretty much the same reliability issues, especially the ones that run on batteries.

Dyson is known as the benchmark, but Shark is gaining ground to the point where Dyson actually held a forum on how to compete against Shark. Hoover does not care that they are not the benchmark because they have a name that has lasted generations and that alone makes them a benchmark for some people.

The ball on the Dyson gives it great control, but Shark's is always trying to to out do them and sell it at a fraction of the price. They are getting close, bit the ball on teh dyson is genius.

Suction wise...they are all similar. I have tested them all.

Did Riccar get included in testing?

Any chance you can share the ratings for bagged vacuums?

 

[mmntech]

Not sure I'd go with the Dyson like everyone else. I've heard mixed reviews from them. I was also quite surprised about their build qualiy. They're surprisingly flimsy given how much they are.

 

[slackerinabox]

Get a shark. It is a poor mans dyson.

I have one. It's awful, awful, awful. Not bad on hardwood floors but on rugs/carpet it's mediocre at best, awful at worst (clogs very easily requiring frequent cleaning).

dyson - $239
http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden...0/product.html

 

[bignateyk]

Not sure why consumer reports gave the shark navigator a poor rating for pet hair. We have two german shepherds that shed like crazy and it does a pretty good jobs removing their hair from both bare floors and carpet.

 

[Zedtom]

....Bagged vacuums filter much better than any bagless.

This is the truth.

I own several vacuums ranging from a Kirby down to a Hoover foldaway. The unit that cleans the best is a thirty year old Hoover Concept 1 that has superior air flow and pulls up pet hair without damage to the carpet fibers. The room does not smell dusty afterwards compared to bagless vacs.

 

[gorb]

I really like my Dyson (DC18 Total Access - it's discontinued). I also have some crappy Hoover and a Kirby Ultimate. The Dyson is my favorite

 

[rh71]

I looked up 2 previous vacuum threads too and didn't settle on any of those... I went with this one...

http://www.amazon.com/Hoover-WindTun...8561973&sr=8-1 - just over $100 (we bought at $140 only a month ago).

We like the cord retract and the handle folds down so it can be stored at half its height. The best part is the HEPA filter can be cleaned and re-used so no replacements, ever - save some money there.

We don't have pets but got this over the non-pet version because of the 2 differences... you can stop the roller when using a brush or when you're on hardwood, and it's got a little light for the dark reaches of a room. Been miles better than an older Kenmore bagged so far. First time we used it after a week of last vacuuming with the Kenmore I got a tank-full of actual dust. Very gratifying.

EDIT> I see that it's among the top of that consumer reports list.. yay.

 

[alkemyst]

Dyson is really not 'overpriced'. I like my Electrolux and they make bag less ones. My wife prefers a canister vac and the one we have is very quiet.

 

[surfsatwerk]

Dyson Animal, had it for over five years with zero problems.

 

[slackerinabox]

Dyson Animal, had it for over five years with zero problems.

I've noticed that. Now I don't have one myself, but my mother in law and others all praise that theirs have been going 5+ years strong. I've personally never had a vacuum last over 2 years without losing suction.

 

[Platypus]

Found a deal on a Shark NV352, think I'm gonna grab that. Thanks for all the input guys, I'll let you know how it works out.

 

[slag]

I can't believe people are actually product whores for something like a Dyson vacuum. I want to smash that smarmy British guy in the face every time he shows up on TV. What an asshole. If his engineering and invention skills are so revolutionary, why doesn't he put all of that energy towards making something important. You know, like anything other than a vacuum cleaner?

We use it because it just plain works and works well. I bought ours used for $200.00 about 6-7 years ago and it still works as good as the day we bought it. I have 3 dogs and 3 kids and it sucks up all the nasties.

Same thing with apple products--they just work and work well.

 

[Tommy2000GT]

I have had a Shark for 2 years. It feels all flimsy and creaky like it's going to fall apart but it hasn't and the suction is incredible.

 

[slag]

This is the truth.

I own several vacuums ranging from a Kirby down to a Hoover foldaway. The unit that cleans the best is a thirty year old Hoover Concept 1 that has superior air flow and pulls up pet hair without damage to the carpet fibers. The room does not smell dusty afterwards compared to bagless vacs.

No dusty smell from our dyson. It has a huge filter and prefilter made of foam that stops all dust.

 

[surfsatwerk]

I've noticed that. Now I don't have one myself, but my mother in law and others all praise that theirs have been going 5+ years strong. I've personally never had a vacuum last over 2 years without losing suction.

I have had the same area rugs during that time and they are still in good shape. People complaining about the beater bar being too strong just own shitty carpets imo.

 

[nutxo]

Like 4 years ago my wife was watching TV and a dyson commercial came on and she said she wanted it for her anniversary gift. Specifically the animal since she does rescue. I shopped around and found a linens and things coupon for 20% and ordered one.
It didn't come in until the day of our anniversary so I printed the pick up email and put it in a card. When she opened the card and read the email she told me she was kidding about wanting the vacuum but we went and picked it up anyways. On the way home she said we needed to make a stop and she had me go to a jewelry store and let me pick out a new watch

At least once a month she asks " Have I told you lately how much I love this vacuum?"

I liek the dyson because my wife loves using it. Like i said, she does animal rescue so it gets a serious workout and the only thing thats been replaced is the filter and a 5 dollar belt.

 

[Gooberlx2]

This is rated higher than any Dyson by Consumer Reports (grain of salt).
http://www.amazon.com/Hoover-WindTun.../dp/B002HFDLCK

I realize you get what you pay for.. but damn, 500 bucks retail?

I've owned both to deal with my 4 cats. From my own anecdotal experience, the Hoover died within a year, and did an average job. The Dyson is going on 3 years now, and works as well as the day we bought it.

IMO, Dyson are not the Bose of vacuums cleaners. They're pricey, but they do perform.

 

[slackerinabox]

Should note that Woot constantly has dyson factory refurbs for around $199. Overstock has various models from $230ish and up. I wouldn't get a Dyson at MSRP but am seriously considering one as of late - our Shark Navigator's useless and a consumer reports top pick Kenmore's heavy and requires bags that I'm not even sure are available anymore. Consumer reports doesn't seem to look at long term reliability - even a $99 vacuum's great the first few months of ownership

 

[Vdubchaos]

You use a shop vac to clean your house? Doesn't it scratch the hell out of your wood floors and do a terrible job on carpet? Not to mention a lack of good air filtration...

Not at all. Wheels are the same as wheels you find on your average vacuum.

We don't have carpets and plastic wheels don't scratch tile or Laminate flooring at all. We have been using it for over 3 years.

Air filtration? It has a filter. Dust is everywhere anyways. Relax. Most people in this world live on sand/moldy houses...I'm not worried about it.

I actually JUST bought my wife a smaller one (4 gallon) vs current 10 or 12. Which will make the job easier as its much smaller etc.

You will NOT beat a suction of a Shop vac, Price OR warranty.

I went thru WAY too many POS vacuums to ever consider ANYTHING else (and that includes Dysons, Hoovers and Kirbys).

 

[Gooberlx2]

Consumer reports doesn't seem to look at long term reliability - even a $99 vacuum's great the first few months of ownership

I think you're absolutely correct about this. Some people have great luck with $70-$99 vacuums. I haven't, and the cost of replacing them over the years definitely adds up to more than the initial cost of a quality vacuum.

 

[Vdubchaos]

I think you're absolutely correct about this. Some people have great luck with $70-$99 vacuums. I haven't, and the cost of replacing them over the years definitely adds up to more than the initial cost of a quality vacuum.

Rigid Vacuum = Lifetime warranty



Consumer Report = paid off bunch of BS. Although they do rate Rigid vacuum extremely high.

 

[slackerinabox]

Found a deal on a Shark NV352, think I'm gonna grab that. Thanks for all the input guys, I'll let you know how it works out.

It's an awful, awful vacuum. Best of luck with it! If you're aruond NYC I'd give you mine for free. It's more of an electric broom than a vacuum and the build quality's sub fisher price