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Post# 394266 , Reply# 1 7/3/2018 at 06:13 (2,122 days old) by JustJunque  (Western MA) |
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Patrick 
Good morning.
I'm glad you decided to give it another chance! I'm fairly new here as well, and not even a true collector. But I am a fan, and have been drawn to vacuums since childhood. The earliest ones that I remember in our home were a Hoover Portable and a Hoover Lark stick vacuum. And, I want to congratulate you for quitting smoking! I dabbled as a teen, but I thank God that I never got "hooked". If you're interested in my rather unimpressive "collection", I'll post again later. Unfortunately, have to go to work soon. 🙁 Barry | ||
| Post# 394272 , Reply# 2 7/3/2018 at 10:53 (2,122 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
Hi Patrick:
I go to work every day at The Vacuum Cleaner Museum in St. James, MO. I'm surrounded by vintage and "very" vintage cleaners. Some older than 100 years. At home it's a different story. I love modern vacuums, and have a good number "in rotation". My newest cleaner is my Hyla EST with the brushless motor. What a fantastic piece of engineering. My favorite Vacuum of all time, the Signature Series Air-Way Sanitizor, comes out for spring and fall cleaning. At the Collector's Convention about three weeks ago, a friend brought me an almost new Hoover React Professional Pet Plus (that's it's entire name). I LOVE IT. What a fantastic machine. I got a Hoover Air Revolve from Amazon recently for $100. It's a modern take on the General Electric "Roll Easy" from the mid 1950's. I bought it to laugh at, since it's a modern copy of one of the worst vacuums ever. However, it's actually not too bad, picks up very well, and is fun to use. And it's worth exactly what I paid, $100. I have at home my all time favorite Dyson, the DC17 Absolute. Built exclusively for the USA. It's the best, most powerful Dyson ever made. I love my Fantom Thunder. I used to have a vacuum repair shop, we were Fantom warranty dealers. I found out that James Dyson was not going to renew his license agreement with Fantom, so they would not be able to make dual cyclone cleaners any longer. I ordered what turned out to be one of the last Fantom Thunders they had in the warehouse. I've kept it nice, but I've still used it a lot. I also love my Eureka Ultra Whirlwind dual cyclonic upright. Eureka made them briefly in 2000, but Dyson's patents were not expired so they had to take it off the market. I got an almost new one from the estate of the late Mike Hays, who was a vacuum collector. It was used once, if at all, when I got it. Cleans like a DREAM. I like using my old Kirby G3. Since the new Avalir is in no way different, there's just no reason to get a newer one. Very recently, a Kirby salesman stopped by my home. I told him I had one of his expensive sweeping machines, and when they came out with a really new model, I'd be happy to look. My two vintage cleaners that are in regular rotation in my house, are my Hoover Dimension 1000 canister, and 65th Anniversary Majestic Filter Queen. When the Vacuum Cleaner Collectors came to my home, on the last day of the convention this year, I demonstrated my Aerus Electrolux Guardian Platinum, and my Tri-Star Mg2. Love them both. I have two Miele canisters, a Genimi and an Aquaria. I use the same hose and power nozzle with both of the. Last but not least is my Riccar Prima with Tandem-Air power nozzle. Fantastic carpet cleaning canister. I rarely use my Central Vac. While I love my dual motor Vacuflo, using the Hide-A-Hose is kind of a pain. The wally-flex comes in handy in the laundry room to suck the lint out of the Speed Queen. | ||
| Post# 394280 , Reply# 4 7/3/2018 at 12:54 (2,122 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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I can always help you out with a Simplicity Tandem-Air power nozzle that will fit on your Wonder.
Hope you get lots of replies. You live in the heart of vacuum country - Ohio - where it all started when Susan Hoover opened her door to Murray Spangler, carrying what would become the Hoover model 0 and he said "you'll never have to beat your carpets outside again". Try to plan a trip to Missouri for next years Vacuum Collectors Convention at the Vacuum Cleaner Museum. June 6 - 8. You'll meet LOTS of fellow collectors and have a great time. Best of all, it's FREE. | ||
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Post# 394287 , Reply# 6 7/3/2018 at 16:15 (2,122 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Hi Patrick and WELCOME!!!!!!!
I've been collecting vacuums for years. I have over 450 HOOVER products in my home. (I KNOW). Although, I have friends who collect other species, I'm all Hoover. more of a devotee to the entire Hoover Company.
I'm also the Vice President of a collectors' group, The V.C.C.C. (The Vacuum Cleaner Collectors' Club) We just returned form Spokane. Every summer, we have a convention in a different city, visiting fellow collectors, seeing their town, etc.I've gotten to see a lot of The U.S. It's great fun. Perhaps you might like some info on our group, too. Oddly, I learned a few years ago, that I am a distant relative of Murray Spangler, the janitor who, with Boss Hoover, changed the world with The Hoover cleaner. Again, a great big welcome to you. John Long, Vice President, The V.C.C.C. | ||
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Post# 394289 , Reply# 7 7/3/2018 at 16:51 (2,122 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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If you'd like to see some of my stuff......... | ||
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Post# 394290 , Reply# 8 7/3/2018 at 17:27 (2,121 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Hey Patrick
Okay.
As I was saying, I'm not officially a collector. I have what you might call an obsessive personality. I tend to buy multiples of random things; bordering on hoarding. And, I've liked vacuums as long as I can remember. So...I've ended up owning multiple vacuums. I have an Oreck XL, which was the first vacuum we ever bought, back when we lived in our apartment. Once we bought our house, we have mostly hardwood floors, and don't have as much need for the upright. So, I bought a refurbished Electrolux Epic 6500. I had fallen for the one my mom had, so I needed one of my own. I now have three Epic 6500s. The second one, I found on Craigslist. A complete, low mileage, one owner machine that I couldn't resist. The third one is a 75th Anniversary model that I found on the curb. It was trashed, and doesn't run, but I cleaned it up and plan on replacing the motor, once I get brave enough to attempt the job. I also found a dark grey Ambassador III on the curb. Someone had clogged up the power nozzle by vacuuming up some kind of wet mess that then dried in there. After a thorough cleaning, it turns out it was an almost immaculate machine before someone messed it up. It's now one of my nicest vacuums. Of course, I had to hit eBay and buy everything for it that wasn't with it when I found it. So, it became a somewhat expensive "free" vacuum! But worth it! Just recently, I found a complete Hoover Portable at a Salvation Army thrift store. For $10, I couldn't pass it up. It's not the same color as the one from my childhood, but at least I have a working Portable. It works great! And, just last week, I picked up a blue Hoover Quik-Broom II; also a thrift store find. It's a three speed stick vac. Someone neglected it horribly, and it was even dirtier than the trashed Electrolux that I found. I've made quite a bit of progress with cleaning it, but I have to try to find the courage to take it apart so I can get the bag off to wash it. My mom had the Lark when I was a kid, and I remember my grandmother having what I believe was a Regina stick vac. So, I always wanted to have a stick vac of some kind in our home. A wet/dry vac which I believe is a Craftsman, and has not yet been taken out of its box, and two Oreck hand-held vacuums, one black, one white, round out the "collection". The black one came with our XL, and the white one belonged to an uncle who no longer wanted it. I am in the process of trying to acquire a Hoover Celebrity. That's how I am. Out of the blue, something just catches my eye, and I have to have one...or three. I can't really say that I have a "dream vacuum" that I hope to own some day. Today, it's the Celebrity. And I love my Electroluxes! Barry | ||
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Post# 394294 , Reply# 9 7/3/2018 at 19:06 (2,121 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Hans
Your collection and storage/display area look awesome!
You mentioned mixers. I have no idea why, but lately I've had a thing for Sunbeam Mixmasters. As far back as I can remember, my mom has had a chrome stand version. I have so many fond memories of "helping" her in the kitchen, and the delicious things she would make that the Mixmaster was used in preparing. We already have a Kitchen Aid stand mixer that we got as a wedding gift, and it seems we never have time to use it. Never mind adding a second stand mixer to the already overcrowded countertop. Even though I have no history with them, I've been wanting the hand mixer version all of a sudden. The hand-held Mixmaster...the five speed with Burst of Power...probably in green. I love green! Harvest gold would probably be a close second. I've seen them on eBay, but I just haven't seen "the one". Barry | ||
| Post# 394299 , Reply# 10 7/3/2018 at 21:33 (2,121 days old) by kenkart () | ||
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Barry I will try and post pictures of the mixers, I have almost every sunbeam from 1930 until the 80s and all but one Kitchen Aid from the first, 1919 until 1980,The portable you want I may have, im not sure, | ||
| Post# 394304 , Reply# 11 7/3/2018 at 21:50 (2,121 days old) by broomvac (N/A) | ||
Patrick,
I think this thread is a wonderful idea. This will be a good vacuum cleaner "ice breaker." You have good taste in vacuums. Of the ones you listed, I think the Maytag M1200 is the one I want the most. The shape of the machine is beautiful, being more rectangular than its Simplicity and Riccar brothers, and the gloss "Maytag White" is sharp! On top of that, it's a tandem air vacuum, which makes it extra cool! In fact, I like the whole Maytag lineup which you have. My story is likely similar to those of others here. I have been interested in vacuums for as long as I can remember and even before--literally. Since before I was even one I was apparently drawn to vacuums. My mom had a blue Hoover Elite with a side-zip bag and on board attachments at the time. Coincidentally or not, side-zip Elites/Legacys/Soft & Lights have been one of my favorite vacuums ever since despite the fact she got rid of it well before I was old enough to use it. I keep a "Vacuum Cleaner Resume" to track every vacuum I've owned. Last I checked, it was around 80, but I have (only?) 23, not including my Shop Vac and Craftsman self-propelled leaf/lawn vacuum. I tend to let all but my favorites go after a while. Occasionally, I get rid of one and regret it. With the exception of a Dirt Devil Pro Series Can Vac and several handheld vacuums, I collect exclusively uprights. Mostly this has been because I love "dirty fan" vacuums, but also because my house has so much carpet that uprights are a better choice. I get my vacuums from all kinds of sources. Some from garage sales, some from friends, some from vacuum stores, some from eBay, but most from thrift stores. Thrift stores have been good to me; I've been able to find some diamonds in the rough. Other times, I'll find a vacuum that I wouldn't usually buy if it wasn't for the fact it has that ONE part I've been needing for so long! Vintage vs. Contemporary...the age of cleaners I find interesting begins about where Hans's ends, I guess. I like vacuums from the 70's and later. That's why I enjoy this site: no two people here like exactly the same thing. My favorite contemporary vacuum is my Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal + Allergy which I purchased refurbished from Dyson's eBay outlet. Cool story: it was rebuilt by the same people who pumped new life into my Fantom Thunder. Sonwil Distribution apparently "Manufacturer Refurbished" both of them, 19 years apart! The first picture below shows my current vacuum "armada" minus my Oreck Intellashield and new Fantom. Two days ago I found a Fantom Cyclone XT, a definite dream machine of mine. I couldn't be happier because I have a strong interest in Fantoms, Dysons, and any other cyclonic vacuums with Dyson roots! The other pictures are just select shots of a few of the machines I currently have. Keep on vacuuming, everyone! All of your responses were interesting and I look forward to reading more. | ||
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Post# 394307 , Reply# 12 7/3/2018 at 22:02 (2,121 days old) by rivstg1 (colorado springs) |
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new to this collecting thing
I like old stuff...in most categories...not exclusively all old stuff.....parents insist I was born decades ahead of when I should have . I have 5 Kirbys now and thats my most favorite by far, though I don't know much about other brands in the 1930s-1950's...learning. I would like some restored 50s Kirby's...have my eye on a 516 model at a Pawn shop, hmmmm. Its the 'chrome' ( I know, its polishing aluminum) look that grabs me....and that the styling LOOKS old , even if it isn't that old ( think 1980's model etc). I'm looking at some Royal metal uprights recently too. While I"m not a huge canister fan due to the main units seemingly always getting caught on chairs/corners/doors....I have 2 Rainbow's , though, the really old ones don't do much for me. I"ve learned that i prefer uprights when I bought my first Kirby. My first vacuum that I bought was an OReck XL 9100 which I still have....didn't use it much at ALL since 1999 when I got my first Rainbow, but recently recplaced the headlights and cover for it...just b/c. Actually, I bet lots of you guys do this, that I keep the Oreck in the kitchen closet for a 'quick spill' vacuum, but thats it.
So, my total vacuum collection is 9! ( just got a 2nd kirby Heritage II b/c I wanted teh emptor/bag to use on an older Kirby w/o desposable bags. While I don't want or aspire to own most of the vacuums many of you talk about here, I RESPECT and appreciate YOUR enthusiasm for 'your' brands, honestly, love your passion and seeing the models that I wouldn't ever look for by all of your posting photos here! This post was last edited 07/03/2018 at 22:32 | ||
| Post# 394309 , Reply# 13 7/3/2018 at 22:08 (2,121 days old) by MadMan (Chicago, IL, USA) | ||
Hi Patrick!
I'm not really a vacuum collector (yet). That being said, I do technically own 4 vacs, not including machines used for work. I'm more of a general collector (vintage stuff), but ever since I was very little, I've always loved machines in general. I was the kid at the department store who shrugged at the toy aisle, but absolutely HAD to see appliance section. Don't worry about your threads not getting replies. Folks 'round here tend not to reply if they have nothing to say, that's all. | ||
| Post# 394311 , Reply# 14 7/3/2018 at 22:34 (2,121 days old) by broomvac (N/A) | ||
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So I posted here before I read your Dyson V10 Dok post. Now that I have done so, I'd just like to encourage you to stay here on Vacuumland with us. I've always enjoyed your posts. I try to do my part to make you and others here feel welcome, just as I want you all to do for me. Even when I don't reply, that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy your thoughts. Frequently, I'm just running low on time or don't know enough about the vacuum in question to leave a thoughtful comment.
My heart is a bit warmed to see some folks here on Vacuumland coming together in this thread and your other post to support you. I've been present on this site in some form or fashion for some 10 or so years now, and I too feel this place has gotten a bit quieter since then. Maybe it's just me; I've transitioned more from wanting to being content with what I've found. Nevertheless, I try to do my part to keep this site lively and I hope you inspire a new wave of activity from the others, too. | ||
| Post# 394312 , Reply# 15 7/3/2018 at 22:44 (2,121 days old) by fan-of-fans (USA) | ||
I guess you could say I like machines in general too, pretty much anything with a plug is interesting to me.
I'm not sure where I got my interest in vacuums but it probably had to do with the Kenmore canisters we had growing up. You asked favorite contemporary machine. I guess out of the ones I own, it would be my red Kenmore Progressive canister. It's quiet and fun with all of the bells and whistles. I just would rather it had the metal end hose instead of the weird bulky attachments, but they're ok. I mostly have 90s and newer vacuums in my collection. I do have one or two from the 80s and two Hoovers from the 60s and 70s, a Constellation and a Slimline. Pretty much any vacuum from any brand that catches my attention I like, no matter the brand or year. Overall I guess I've always favored Kenmores because I grew up with them and to me they're the best vacuums you can find in a department store or big box store these days. And probably for the same reason, I'm more of a canister person than an upright. I have 3 uprights in my collection compared to 8 canisters. Someone mentioned Sunbeam Mixmasters too. I like these. I have a harvest gold one from the 70s. I don't use it that much unless I make pancakes or waffles for breakfast. I like the 60s-90s Mixmasters the best, probably because of the shape overall of them. My favorite features are the bowl rotation and the attachment port. I don't have any attachments for mine other than the beaters and dough hooks. I have a Mixmaster 3 speed hand mixer too that's avocado. Nice little mixer. I've never had a KitchenAid mixer but I do have a blender. | ||
| Post# 394317 , Reply# 16 7/3/2018 at 23:54 (2,121 days old) by compactc9guy (Bathurst NB) | ||
Well for me
my favorite vacuum are Compact Tristar simply due to the fact my grand ma had one my god father had one both C8 or C9 now i have my own Compact IEC -C9 love it. Also the Electrolux AP 200 which i got fro a deal 40 $ ! always love the design the air flow and simplicity and direct connect wands and hose ect from the lux waiting to find a Olympia one and super j i curently also have a discovery 2 upright i found in a yard sale for 20 $ and a brand new aerus floor pro to help cleaning and wash my floors love it ! I have always been a shop-vac fan i had several over the years currently own a big 16 gallon shop vac. Id love to own a Filter Queen X31 and a Kenmore Whisper tone canister 4.1. | ||
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Post# 394322 , Reply# 20 7/4/2018 at 00:37 (2,121 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC) |
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Oh yes for canisters-forgot it earlier-My Simplicity Tandem air Canister.And my Volt powernozzle with a more powerful motor-use this with any of the canister that it can fit---Yes,even the Kirby configured as a canister! | ||
| Post# 394364 , Reply# 24 7/5/2018 at 01:09 (2,120 days old) by blackheart (North Dakota) | ||
Hmm
I'm a very performance oriented collector who appreciates unique design as well.
In terms of uprights I like my direct air machines and feel for pure carpet cleaning performance they cannot beat. They have strong airflow and great agitation. I'd say my top 4 are Kirby, Sanitaire (bag on the back style), Royal (metal), And the TOL tandem air units (Synergy/Radiance). I do also Enjoy canisters. I'd say the Simplicity Wonder Tandem Air is my overall favorite. I also enjoy Miele, and Numatic. For handhelds I like my little Dyson DC-59 it's wonderful for crumbs and clearing off the table. For living in the space I do I have a few too many vacs, I try to use my space efficiently though. The 2nd photo didn't splice together as well as I hoped it would. If this weren't bad enough there's 2 central vacs, 3 uprights, 5 handvacs, 1 roomba, and a floormate that are not pictured | ||
| Post# 394366 , Reply# 26 7/5/2018 at 03:02 (2,120 days old) by blackheart (North Dakota) | ||
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The Ultra MVP
Is one of my more recent finds. I too had one many years ago and ended up getting rid of it. I've been in search for one, for a good price, ever since, and now that I have one and have testing equipment I can see that unit has airflow comparable to my direct air machines. It's just a shame the brushroll motor is too weak to handle it's power. With a few tweaks it could be the best.
I'd recommend the tandem powerhead. It doesn't have a height adjustment but i've never found any occasion in which I'd need it yet. There is always the soft carpet plate if you needed it. I love the audible feedback of debris hitting it's fan it's so assuring that the vacuum it's doing it's job. In terms of carpet cleaning I don't think I've had a better canister. I can't really speak of it's weight as I only have the one powerhead. | ||
| Post# 394378 , Reply# 27 7/5/2018 at 09:51 (2,120 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS) | ||
My name is Phillip.
I have happily been a vacuum collector/dealer/repairman/enthusiast my entire life (33 years). I'm happily married to my beautiful wife Shaylee (4 years) and we have a beautiful 7 month old son named Maverick. Shaylee has since meeting me been adding to the collection of vacuums because she thinks it's a lot of fun. We have over 400 vacuums in our collection, many quite rare. My biggest vacuum passions are Hoover Convertible and Concept cleaners and any/all canister/tank cleaners with power nozzles. We have our vacuums displayed in an 1100sf single wide manufactured home that we bought for the vacuums that is attached to our house and yes it is climate controlled. Eventually we plan to build a new home with a mini meet/collection area. Other passions of mine are tropical plants, Pugs (we have 5), Mercedes benz, all things retro/vintage mostly from the 50s-80s, t.v show dvd boxed sets, vinyl LPs, oldies and classic rock music and trivia, and so much more. If I was wealthy I'd be one hell of an organized hoarder lol. | ||
| Post# 394398 , Reply# 28 7/5/2018 at 16:15 (2,120 days old) by niclonnic (Bonney Lake, WA) | ||
Patrick
My name is Nick.
I have had an interest in vacuum cleaners for as long as I can remember. There was something so moving about this device that keeps the floors clean. I have had an on and off relationship with vacuums over the time I've lived in my current home. 2005 was the peak of my vacuum obsession. I was in 5th grade, and would hold conversations with my teachers about vacuums. I would ask what kinds of vacuums they had, and they would talk about them, and even bring in pictures and manuals of their machines. After school, I would go on my Windows XP computer and look up all kinds of stuff about vacuums. I was such a nerd back then. While I enjoyed studying vacuum cleaners, ironically I didn't ACTUALLY vacuum back then, due to a fear of the noise. Eventually, I overcame that. My favorite vacuum in the whole wide world is a Fantom Fury. We used to own one in our old apartment, but sadly had to get rid of it in the summer of 2001 upon moving to our new house. The Fantom changed the way we vacuumed forever. It operated without filter bags, had continuous cleaning power, was 2 vacuums in one, upright and cleaning wand, and had HEPA filtration. In addition, I think it's the coolest-looking vacuum EVER. It has a sinister look to it. In my current home, we've had a number of different vacuums. The first one we bought was a Dirt Devil Swivel Glide Vision. This one was somewhat unreliable; while it did a great job cleaning, it was heavy, noisy and stinky. Conversely to the Fantom Fury's dual cyclonic technology, this Dirt Devil had a big, pleated filter in the center of the dirt container. It clogged easily and made the dirt get stuck in the container. In early 2004, my dad bought a Bissell CleanView bagless vacuum for around $80. This was a great vacuum for the price; it cleaned great and the dirt container was easier to empty than the Dirt Devil. This one was also filter-based, but the primary filter was made of foam, which made it easier to clean, since it was washable. We used that for a few years, and it was reliable. However, in late 2007, the handle release pedal broke; thus the vacuum would no longer lock in the upright position. Once again, the time had come for us to buy another vacuum. I had been fascinated by the Dyson vacuums for a while, but they were expensive! We couldn't afford one for a few years. So at the end of 2007, my dad and I were at Target, looking for a new vacuum. Looking at the Dysons, my dad spotted a DC07 Animal and asked something like, "Should we get this bad boy?" I said yes, and $500 later, we brought it home. Looking back, I wish we could've gotten a newer Dyson, such as a DC17, as the DC07 was the original Root Cyclone upright. But to be fair, I was only 13, and didn't know any better. Unlike the Dirt Devil and Bissell that preceded it, we fell in love with this Dyson. It was extremely powerful, built like a tank and had so many attachments! It was the first vacuum to have a turbo brush, which worked really well on the stairs. It was the first vacuum to have an extra-long stretch hose, which was GREAT for stairs. It was the first vacuum to have cyclonic technology in the post-Fantom era. It was just the perfect vacuum. Everything about it was perfect. This was also the first vacuum I was able to finally use, after being afraid of the noise for so long. I've enjoyed vacuuming ever since. We used the Dyson as our daily driver for about 6 years. Then, 5 years ago this month, my dad was sent a Hoover WindTunnel 2 Rewind Pet from the Amazon Vine program, which is an Amazon program where members get free items sent to them in exchange for a review. Once reviewed, they get to keep them. Anyway, this Hoover he got was surprisingly powerful; it did a better job than the old Dyson. So I began using the Hoover instead of the Dyson. In May of 2014, my mom announced that she was divorcing my dad; she was moving to an apartment and thus needed a vacuum. So, despite my objections, she took the old Dyson DC07 "Animal," despite the fact that she didn't want pets for her place. And I unsuccessfully tried to convince her to buy a new vacuum; she said she couldn't afford one, which I think is code for liking that Dyson so much. I had been searching for my childhood vacuum, a Fantom Fury, for many, many years, but had been unsuccessful until February. I was contacted by electroluxxxx here on Vacuumland, and he said he had access to a few green Fantom Fury vacuums and was more than willing to refurbish one for me. So I jumped on that, and on March 17 of this year, I was finally reunited with my childhood Fantom Fury after SO many years of searching. Anyway, I've rambled on long enough. I joined Vacuumland in May of 2014, and became part of a really cool group of vacuum cleaner enthusiasts! It shows that I'm not the only one having a bizarre interest. Nick | ||
| Post# 394430 , Reply# 29 7/6/2018 at 01:10 (2,119 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
I'm 26 and I'm a new collector, having just started last fall, but I have been around vacuums ever since I could walk. I'm working on learning to repair vacuums, I just need to have a clear workbench to operate on them at.
I have all kinds of vacuums in various stages of disrepair I get for cheap. I like all kinds of vacuums from the 20's to today, it depends on its styling and features and if it has some kind of cool gadgets on it. I do prefer my Kirbys but I am no brand loyalist. I just bought a brand new Eureka on rollback at Walmmart (half off) and it is an amazing vacuum, and it's in a very beautiful burnt orange and black color combo. For the really old antique vacs I have a Bee Vac from a unique general store in Wisconsin (specially branded on the model plate), an Air Way of unknown model, and a Hoover 700 Special. For all other vacuums, I pluck out whatever ones I find interesting at the thrift stores, and if they are not too expensive, on eBay. I try to help people here when I can if I know about the topic, and I also study other's replies and save them for quick reference when i start digging into my vacs to repair. I own a Husky and a pomeranian and a cat, and my other hobbies include videogames and Hot Wheels and cellphone collecting. Not heavily dedicated 24/7 to all the collections but I do add to them when I can and maintain them. Lately jsut been trying to sell off excess stuff I don't need around the house on eBay and keep it tidy. Been doing a bit of light gardening and landscaping around the house as well since I'm a bit of a handyman of all tasks when applicable. | ||
| Post# 394515 , Reply# 32 7/8/2018 at 12:46 (2,117 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah) | ||
Hi Patrick
I usually don't post on vacuumland often but glad you're here. I'm a die hard Panasonic fan, I think I'm their only number 1 vacuum fan in the entire world lol. It's too bad they no longer make vacuums anymore but that doesn't change my passion about them and one of my dreams is to collect as many Panasonics that matter to me the most. I have 3 favorites. However though, they are no longer contemporary. Panasonic MC-V7387 Panasonic MC-V6255 And Vacumaid P-125 I know I have some of my other favorites but I like these 3 the most out of all the rest of them. My favorite type of vacuum of all time are metal bypass uprights which are like the ones you would find at a vacuum store such as Panasonic, Tacony(Riccar or Simplicity), Dust care(Evolution or Cirrus), Sanyo and Sharp but out of all of those brands I still prefer Panasonic. I also like older vacuums like Hoover Elites, Eureka Bravos, Dirt Devil MVPs, etc. And I also like old school vacuums which includes the newer versions today like Electrolux(Aerus), Kirby, Royal, Rainbow, Filter queen, Eureka(Sanitaire version), or Hoover commercial vacs. But I love like central vacs, I would never live in a house without one. Anyways I have a YouTube channel that shows some of my favorites on there. I currently have the MC-V6255 and P-125 on there but I'm still working on getting into the MC-V7387. CLICK HERE TO GO TO panasonicvac's LINK | ||
| Post# 394541 , Reply# 35 7/8/2018 at 20:44 (2,116 days old) by hmc1981 (St. Augustine, Florida) | ||
Hello
I’m a bit late to respond, but... here I am!
I’ve always loved vacuums, Kirby in particular. It’s only recently (this past month) that I’ve really started collecting, reasons are lengthy but let’s just say I’m happy to finally be able to do what I’ve wanted for so long. I’ll attach some pics, I don’t have all of them lined up together, as some are on the second floor. I just find a great deal of pleasure in finding and restoring these things. My newest is an Avalir (red trim) and my oldest is a mismatched D80 with some Classic III components... I’m trying to return it to the D80 it was built as, but my first steps really are getting it buffed properly, as I’ve already serviced the motor. Anyhoo. Glad to hear from you, I’m new here myself, don’t really have anyone I speak with, so I hope this thread will help change that. Current vacuums are: Avalir Sentria 2 G4 D80 with Classic III components (a very odd OfferUp buy) And... A Sanitaire. Good little cleaner it’s very basic and simple, but they perform really well. | ||
| Post# 394569 , Reply# 37 7/9/2018 at 14:18 (2,116 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah) | ||
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Patrick
There's a factory serviced MC-UL910 that's available if you wish to find one of those again.
My sister-in-law just recently bought a MC-UG223 from Amazon that replaced their Carpet Pro and she overall loves it! The only downfall is the cord is rather short but it's a bottom of the line Panasonic so it's not something to expect compare to their top of the line models. But other than that, I'd say go for it if you want one of those. Even though I'm not much of a bagless fan, the only ones that I desperately want to find are those Power-On-Demand models. I've always thought those were one of the coolest vacuums that I've ever seen. CLICK HERE TO GO TO panasonicvac's LINK | ||
| Post# 394588 , Reply# 38 7/9/2018 at 20:46 (2,115 days old) by FantomFan (Rochester, New York) | ||
A brief introduction from me...
I started collecting in 2009, and the vacuum that started it all was 1997 Fantom Thunder than my Mom and I pick up for $20 on Craigslist. I used the hell out of it for the first few years I had it. Now, it tends to sit but I pull it out now and again. The motor still runs great, like it did when I got it. I also maintain it by blowing out the motor housing/cyclone assembly often. My Fantom obsession started around 2000 when my Aunt sent me free infomercial tapes directly from Fantom Technologies. It was a form of a promotion to try to sell you a Fantom. Every one I watched like educational television. Now, I have many Fantoms, but I've come across other wonderful brands, namely Compact, Rainbow, Royal, and Electrolux. Pretty much all of the canister/tank vacuums I like, I have an example of in my collection. As far as newer vacuums go, I firmly believe Hoover makes the best vacuums for under $200, namely the Hoover Tempo, which clean carpets extraordinarily well for a $70 vacuum. I'm not into newer vacuums unless they are high end makes. I don't care for bagless machines and I tolerate Fantoms for their sentimentality. Here is the list of all the machines that I like that are still made:
-Kirby Sentria II (now the Avalir 2): Incredibly well built and reliable, large capacity bags and excellent cleaning ability. Bulky, and cumbersome but not too many modern vacuums can outclean it. -Rainbow E2 Black- like the Kirby, a bit bulky and cumbersome but it has excellent cleaning ability. Rainbows are a favorite of mine because they truly make the air feel cleaner after you've used one. I love the fact the vacuum never smells, because you cannot (or should not) store the dirt inside it when you're done. -Hoover Tempo- definitely the best upright out there for under $100- it's not much more expensive than a Bissell Powerforce but it is built better and cleans better. It filters decently if you use HEPA Y bags in it. The cleaning ability and airflow this has is incredible for the low price it sells for. \ -Hoover multi cyclonic uprights- for the price you pay, the Windtunnel/Air bagless uprights seem to offer everything the average consumer wants for a low price. I've had good luck with them. Even though I'd never buy one for myself, they clean and filter well for a bagless vacuum. They are super easy to maintain and they have a good service reputation, unlike Shark. I always recommend Hoover uprights when a friend wants a low cost bagless upright. Eureka Mighty Mite- the design is dated but you can't beat the power it has for the price. You can make it filter better with the HEPA filter installed too. The bags are small but plentiful. They've really cut costs with the machine over the years but for the price, it offers a lot of power, and a lot less messy clean up with disposable bags instead of a bagless container. | ||
| Post# 394698 , Reply# 39 7/11/2018 at 17:16 (2,113 days old) by vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell ) | ||
What a splendid idea we need more comradery in the vacuum world!
There's just too much drama out there glad to see this post! My name is Alex I run a YouTube channel called performance reviews. I was a vacuum technician for 16 years. I prefer to collect older American machines and European machines. you can find a lot of my post under the hashtag #CentralVacuumpropaganda I also love Central Vacuumms& and have an affinity for anything mechanical.
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