Danestress Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 And just ask for a vacuum cleaner recommendation. My second dyson has died. I am rather hard on cleaning equipment, so that might be more about my heavy use than the cleaner itself. I need have a mix of carpet and hardwood, and have to carry the Vacuum up and down stairs. So something powerful but user friendly would be good. Preferably under $250. I would spend more if it were gong to last, but my dysons are only lasting a few years. Any repairs that require it being seen involve a long drive and up to 2 weeks waiting, which annoys me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 The Eureka Sanitaire line (available at sewing and vacuum shops, not mass retailers) would fit your bill nicely. Relatively inexpensive and total workhorses. More expensive than $250 but better than Dyson IMO (and I own a Dyson) is the brand Miele. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I cannot believe you think it is appropriate to ask that here. What are you trying to do, get me to eat cupcakes at 7am on a Monday morning? :boxing_smiley: Dawn (who has a central vac and no real opinion on the matter.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Well, here's one not to buy--Riccar. Worst.EVER. You could say it sucks, only it doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Wow. That's impressive. I have no suggestions, but I am amazed that you've gone through two Dysons... I've had mine for 10 years. It's fallen down stairs, sucked up all manner of junk, etc., and still just kept going. Maybe you should talk to a vac shop about your vacuuming habits so they can match you up with the right machine. (Or it could simply be that nothing is made to last anymore. Sigh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 We have a big-box store Hoover Windtunnel. It's supposed to be self-propelled but that quickly died. It does use a bag. Ours is at least 6yo and the motor is still running well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I've had my Kirby for 11 years with zero maintenance except for 1 belt. It is heavy but the kids can carry it upstairs now if they need to. You can always find good deals on used ones. Plus, I have the carpet cleaner attachment for it. I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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