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Bagless Canister Recommendation, please |
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Post# 308810 , Reply# 1   12/14/2014 at 15:47 (3,391 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada)   |   | |
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Consumer Reports latest tests have resulted in a Best Buy rating for a Kenmore Bagless canister and the similar Panasonic version. The models are Kenmore 22614 and Panasonic MC-CL935.
Here's a summary of their review: Impressive cleaning, lots of airflow for tools, and fairly quiet running helped make this bagless canister a top pick. This Kenmore is also a great choice for picking up after cats or dogs. Key features include manual carpet pile-height adjustment (better for matching brush to surface), suction control (protects drapes when using tools), a brush on/off switch (safeguards bare floors and prevents scattered debris), and a retractable cord. But handling this vac's 23 pounds took some muscle. And emptying a bagless vac's bin can be a messy chore. Among canister brands, Kenmore has consistently been among the top performers. Highs • Excelled at removing embedded dirt from carpets • Performed well when cleaning bare floors, ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, and hardwood floors • Did well at picking up pet hair, useful if you have a cat or dog • Excelled at capturing all the dust it picked up, important if you have allergies or other respiratory issues • Strong tool airflow, which matters if you will be using the vacuum's accessories for cleaning • Has a manual carpet pile-height adjustment, which is better than automatic systems at matching the brush to the surface • Has suction control, which helps protect drapes when using tools • Has a brush on/off switch, which safeguards bare floors and prevents scattering of dust and debris • Has a retractable cord, which lets you rewind via a slight tug or a pushbutton Lows • Requires manually emptying the bin, which is messier and sometimes presents problems for those with allergies or other respiratory issues |
Post# 308834 , Reply# 2   12/14/2014 at 19:51 (3,391 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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Mary, I would suggest looking at the Electrolux Ultracaptic. It's a little bit pricey at $600 CDN dollars, but very well built & worth every penny. I just bought one back in October, & I love it! It has all the features that Brian listed above for the Kenmore, & the powerhead would be very comparable to the Kenmore/Panasonic canisters & the Miele SEB236 powerhead. A couple of advantages the Ultracaptic has over the Kenmore 22614 & Panasonic MC-CL935....The Electrolux has a LED headlight that doesn't require replacement, & the powerhead has swivel steering like a Miele, whereas the Kenmore you can't turn the wand at all, just straight up & down. Also, the Electrolux Ultracaptic has a larger bin capacity than the Kenmore, & much easier to empty....it's designed so that when you take the bin out of the canister, it compresses the dirt, & also the cyclone shroud is NOT in the canister, so no hair to get caught up there & dig out by hand or bang out.
Good luck shopping for a new vacuum, & Happy Holidays. Rob CLICK HERE TO GO TO kirbylux77's LINK |
Post# 308839 , Reply# 3   12/14/2014 at 21:01 (3,391 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 308876 , Reply# 4   12/15/2014 at 11:25 (3,390 days old) by fanonthefloor (Augusta,Georgia)   |   | |
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I have and can recommend the Hoover Air Canister which is a great vacuum and has the windtunnel technology so it really deep cleans. |
Post# 308891 , Reply# 5   12/15/2014 at 14:47 (3,390 days old) by ralph123 (Little Rock, AR)   |   | |
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Does Dyson have any attachments that you could use to make your upright more amenable for cleaning under beds and cleaning bare floors? |
Post# 308909 , Reply# 6   12/15/2014 at 18:59 (3,390 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)   |   | |
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Are U refering to the S3630, S3670 or the new Envy Hush bagged canister? |
Post# 309037 , Reply# 9   12/17/2014 at 10:36 (3,388 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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The Electrolux UltraCaptic is the one to get. I own one, and consider it far above any other bagless canister (with the exception of Rainbow and other water vacs). It has lifetime filters, so it has NO on-going costs. Excellent machine with Excellent attachments.
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Post# 309040 , Reply# 10   12/17/2014 at 11:45 (3,388 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 309044 , Reply# 12   12/17/2014 at 13:03 (3,388 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)   |   | |
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Post# 309091 , Reply# 13   12/17/2014 at 19:31 (3,388 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 309158 , Reply# 14   12/18/2014 at 11:45 (3,387 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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Post# 309171 , Reply# 15   12/18/2014 at 13:05 (3,387 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 309398 , Reply# 17   12/20/2014 at 17:39 (3,385 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada)   |   | |
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Mary,
I understand your situation. But remember that bagless machines often require more maintenance than bagged vacs. Your guests will have to be trained to keep compacting the dust in the UltraCaptic's bin, and unless they empty the bin and clean the filters regularly, you may end up with a dirty vac that may not clean so well. It's worth a try, but you may end up needing to switch your vacation home vac with the one you are using at home now. Just something to think about.....:-) EurekaPrince Brian |
Post# 309402 , Reply# 18   12/20/2014 at 18:20 (3,385 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 309568 , Reply# 19   12/22/2014 at 09:48 (3,383 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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One of the nicest things about the ultra captic, is the filtration system. Virtually all the dust is spun into the bin. Unlike Dyson's design, the first cyclone is extremely fast and captures far more fine dust. The 10 high efficiency cyclones spin their fine dust into a separate chamber that much be emptied (and rinsed) once every six months. The pre-motor filter is VERY well made, and in almost six months of use in my home (once a week or so), it has no dirt on it at all. The HEPA filter after the motor is the washable one, so there should not be any on-going costs. All in all, I like the Ultra Captic more than any of the Dyson canisters. The power nozzle is better, and the filtration system is better. The suction is just as powerful as Dyson. And I like the Electrolux's handle controls and very quiet operation.
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