hsmom Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I am in need of a new shampooer/cleaner/steamer. I have had 2 Bissells and both broke in less than a year of purchase. What do you have and how long has it lasted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairie~Phlox Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) I don't know. I am buying a Bissell tomorrow, now I'm worried. Meijer has one for 20$ off of 199 and if I use my Meijer cc tomorrow I can get another 15% off. I had a bissell that I got at a garage sales a couple summers ago, but only paid $10 for it. Actually I also looked up Consumer Reports info. I have pictures of the articles if you pm you e-mail I will send them to you. Hoover Max is best cheaper cleaner. I may go with that one instead of the Bissell Edited March 14, 2011 by Prairie~Phlox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) We have a Rug Doctor and have had it for about 4 or 5 years. It cost around $600-$700, but we decided that renting one for $25 per day (the rate at the time) would eventually come out to that much anyway. We use it about 4 times a year, but occasionally for spot cleaning also if a mess was made. ETA: looking at the Rug Doctor website, I see they have refurbished machines at $425 with a 5 year warranty. I'd definitely go for one of those if I were shopping for one. We have never had a problem with any refurbished item we've bought. Edited March 14, 2011 by gardening momma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 The warranty alone on those Rug Doctors are so worth the price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I too own a Rug Doctor and it's almost 5 years old and going strong. It's been one of our best purchases. We had gone through 1 Bissell and 2 Hoovers in the 5 years prior to getting the Rug Doctor. It also extracts a lot more than the Bissell or Hoover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Rose Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 We've had a Bissell (purchased from Costco) for three years now. Haven't had any problems with it other than our then puppy eating through the cord in two places. Luckily dh was able to repair the cord. The Bissell has gotten a ton of use because of the above mentioned puppy and a cat that gets hair balls and throws up constantly. Also, our carpet is an off white/taupe color and shows any and all dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I think another reason to expect durability from a Rug Doctor is that these machines are also used as rentals. They must get a lot of abuse but survive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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