happyWImom Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I've been doing research & checking reviews, but we are in such need of a new one. Ours hardly picks up things and spits it back out the other side. It's really old & wasn't expensive to begin with, so it's not worth trying to repair. I want something lightweight, and preferably bagless. Upright. Help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wbtx Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 our latest is a Hoover Wind Tunnel. I can't remember how much it was but I know we bought it on clearance. Everytime my husband vacuums he claims it "eats the Dyson's lunch" lol. For many years we bought those cheap ones at Walmart I think they were Eureka. They ran around $50 or $60 and lasted 2 or 3 years (partly because my husband just wanted a new one). We are a family of 6 with a dog and I like to vacuum everyday. We have a yellow Dyson too, I think it is great but it was expensive. Check your local Target ours always seems to have some kind of vacuum on clearance. Right now they have the Dyson Blueprint for 149.00. I told my husband he is not allowed to have it, lol. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 (edited) I needed a new vacuum about 5-6 years ago. At the time, everyone on the old boards was singing the praises of the Dysons, but I just couldn't see paying $500 for a vacuum. I bought a Eureka 4870 which wasn't my first choice because it is bagged. But I love it. It still works wonderfully and reliably after weekly use in a large house with a furry dog. I buy the bags in a 9-pack from Amazon for less than $1 each. Its only other drawback is that it's a little heavier than some vacuums. But I paid under $150 for it and consider it to be a great purchase. I'd buy it again today if it broke. Edited to emphasize its benefits: Works great; picks up everything Has lasted >5 years Is quieter than most vacuums - really has a pleasant hum :) Has a wide footpath so you go back & forth fewer times Edited February 28, 2010 by OC Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3littlekeets Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Eureka Boss -- with the bag. CR gives it higher ratings than the Dyson models. We've had it for 5 years now and not one problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Eureka Boss -- with the bag. CR gives it higher ratings than the Dyson models. We've had it for 5 years now and not one problem! This might be the same or similar model to the one I have ...the full name of mine is Eureka 4870 Boss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie in OR Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 We bought a used Oreck XL at a garage sale for $50 about 6 years ago. And it was probably at least 5 years old when we bought it. So, at around 11 years old, it has been the best vacuum I have ever owned. We have not had one problem with it, it still picks up everything and after using other peoples' vacuums, I can not believe how heavy some of them are. I would not vacuum if I had to lug those things around. My Oreck is almost effortless, especially right after changing the bag. When this one dies, we will absolutely get another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyWImom Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 Okay, thanks for the responses. I'm still hoping for more though, so... bump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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