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Post# 246508 , Reply# 1   8/19/2013 at 10:29 (3,874 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)   |   | |
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I've lived in this kind of scenario before and as a private consumer who doesn't work in the floorcare industry, I was swayed to use the "rental" canister vacuum where I had to change the heads to clean different floors. It was downright annoying although I was pleased to find that my canister vac could simply slide under the bed when storing away. I eventually brought my Sebo Felix with me as I found it far easier to cope with, having a brush roll on/off function on the floor head for carpets and hard floors. It swivels around corners and stops the brush roll in an instant if anything gets clogged. It is also super for pet hair, but more often than not there are few downsides to this vacuum - it is highly priced because it is built well and a commercial version has also been popular.
However I do realise that SEBO in the U.S can be expensive - I see Amazon.com have a list price of $599 which is far more than you are prepared to pay. The Felix is a versatile upright vacuum as it is space efficient, has a long cord like Oreck but more importantly seems to be well built - after 8 years reliable performance, it continues to do well, but it isn't lightweight like Oreck and has a small complement of cleaning tools with a short hose. Mine picks up coins, glass, hard stones brought in from the garden and then some! Some complain that it runs too hot but then you don't need to adjust the power to the highest setting when it is switched on for usage. It is a different kind of vacuum cleaner that requires an independent eye rather than assume that they're all like the rest. The other alternative would be Hoover's Windtunnel Air ($125-99 on Amazon.com) but I don't think it is well built. I'm sure there will be plenty of other options to consider when VL members see YOUR post though. CLICK HERE TO GO TO sebo_fan's LINK |
Post# 246509 , Reply# 2   8/19/2013 at 10:32 (3,874 days old) by myles_v (Fredericksburg, VA)   |   | |
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I personally prefer having an upright to use on carpeting and a canister to use on hard flooring (however I don't mind using canisters on carpet either, with the right attachments), but that's just me. All the uprights I've ever used that have the option to clean hard floors (or canisters with the option to turn off the power nozzle) don't do it very well, you really need a seperate brush attachment for hard floors.
Greatvacs.com has quite a few high quality refurbished machines. I think I saw a post a while ago about someone who bought a machine from there, don't think he had any problems. They have Miracle Mate, Filter Queen, Electrolux/Aerus and lots of other good brands. I'm guessing that since you aren't sure if you'd want to change attachments for hard floor you sure wouldn't want a Kirby, you'd have to change a bunch of things to even just use the hose. I hope this helped some. |
Post# 246510 , Reply# 3   8/19/2013 at 10:36 (3,874 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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Since you want an upright with a brush roll shut off switch in order to do bare floors very quickly and with the least hassle, I'd suggest a Simplicity vacuum. You can get one for well under $400, they are very durable, repair parts are easy to come by and inexpensive, the HEPA bags are excellent at filtering, and best of all, Simplicity vacuums are made in America - St. James, Missouri to be exact. If you send me a private message, I'll take some pics of the models that are well within your budget and send them over to you.
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Post# 246514 , Reply# 5   8/19/2013 at 11:10 (3,874 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 246545 , Reply# 7   8/19/2013 at 16:08 (3,874 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 246561 , Reply# 8   8/19/2013 at 16:40 (3,874 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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The Lux is a LOT more than $400, which is the original poster's top dollar to spend. I believe she said her husband doesn't to spend more than $200. That's why I recommended a Simplicity (or Riccar) upright - it's what she asked for in a vacuum, it's durable, and well below her maximum budget for a new vacuum.
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Post# 246587 , Reply# 9   8/19/2013 at 19:32 (3,874 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada)   |   | |
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You really can't go wrong with the basic no-frills Panasonic CG902 red power nozzle canister. Four full-size attachments on-board under the hood, quick release power nozzle and large dust bags that are easy to find because you can use Kenmore bags available at Sears.
Best of all, it cleans every surface very well and costs under $400. |
Post# 246592 , Reply# 11   8/19/2013 at 20:03 (3,874 days old) by Blackheart (North Dakota)   |   | |
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Post# 246593 , Reply# 12   8/19/2013 at 20:04 (3,874 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL)   |   | |
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Check out the Riccar Vibrance or Simplicity Symmetry lineup. You really can't go wrong with one of those. We sell the TOL Vibrance for $499 so you can surely get a nice model well under $400. I'll provide a link to the Riccar website and you can find a local dealer.
Hope that helps! Chase CLICK HERE TO GO TO vacman117's LINK |
Post# 246595 , Reply# 13   8/19/2013 at 20:06 (3,874 days old) by GM1982 ()   |   | |
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I have never seen one priced that low, maybe out in the mid-west or a rural location. Actually most dealers I have visited, do not even carry the whole line up and the low models. |
Post# 246596 , Reply# 14   8/19/2013 at 20:08 (3,874 days old) by jkbff (Dickinson, ND)   |   | |
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As much as I want to recommend a Riccar vacuum, you aren't going to find a Riccar with a brush bar clutch under 400.... Royal makes a very good vacuum that will fit what you need. It is the Royal UR30090. It has a 12 foot stretch hose, a brush bar you can shut off and a manually adjustable head for all your floor types.. It really is a good vacuum for the price. You should be able to pick it up from a reputable dealer for around 300... If you need help finding a Royal dealer, please let me know.
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Post# 246602 , Reply# 15   8/19/2013 at 20:39 (3,874 days old) by TASE (Colorado)   |   | |
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It's hard to say what you should go with as there are too many options.
You could go with a second hand Hoover Windtunnel Self Propelled (one of the older models which have basic onboard attachments [crevice tool, duster brush, two wands, and some even have power nozzles]). Most of the machines people have suggested are great machines. I naturally want to say "get a used Kirby" because those are my favourite machines, but it might be a bit impractical for you. I can get the hose on my Kirby in 20 to 30 seconds but for the first month or two, it might take you a minute or two to get the hose on and you have to lug around the caddy of tools. However, my house is similar to yours and I find cleaning with my Kirby to be very pleasant. I can go from the wall to wall carpet to the tile and hard wood floor in less than 15 seconds. Then I can get onto one of our surface rugs easily. |
Post# 246609 , Reply# 16   8/19/2013 at 21:14 (3,874 days old) by vegassucks ()   |   | |
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The Panasonic UG-509 looks good and has everything you need. It even has a metal brush roll with replaceable inserts. |
Post# 246935 , Reply# 17   8/21/2013 at 12:20 (3,872 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 246971 , Reply# 19   8/21/2013 at 16:43 (3,872 days old) by vegassucks ()   |   | |
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Good thing they never helped you at Sears. You would might have purchased a vacuum from them and none of the vacuums sold at sears are on par with what you purchased. Good luck with your new vacuum. |
Post# 247029 , Reply# 20   8/21/2013 at 21:24 (3,872 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 247135 , Reply# 21   8/22/2013 at 13:10 (3,871 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)   |   | |
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