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Post# 60844   2/21/2009 at 12:39 (5,534 days old) by vacuumfreeeke ()        

Vacuums weren't your "thang"? I asked myself that question and I really couldn't come up with an answer. I have no clue, but I wonder if any of you do. If you didn't love, collect, or have a passion for vacuums, what would you own?

If I didn't care about vacuums as much as I do, I wouldn't be as educated about them as I am and would probably think a plastic bagless Bissell with onboard tools was fine. I am glad that I love vacuums and don't have to pick just one! But, sometimes, it's fun to play what if.

So, what do you think you would have?


Post# 60846 , Reply# 1   2/21/2009 at 12:55 (5,534 days old) by brandon_w_t ()        

if I had a lot of money a dyson. Otherwise some other kind of walmart thing. Dirt devil bagless is what I had before I regained interest in the vacuum.

Post# 60851 , Reply# 2   2/21/2009 at 13:24 (5,534 days old) by shag (Ontario, Canada)        

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I was looking in the Sears catalouge last night picking the best from the worst. They all seem to be about the same. I would probably pick the cheapest Kenmore. The Dysons are way too expensive. If I had to choose, I would get central vac instead. It was only $100.00 more.

Post# 60856 , Reply# 3   2/21/2009 at 14:18 (5,534 days old) by xraytech ()        

Well, if I didn't collect vacuums or know much about them I would buy either a bagged Kenmore upright or a commercial Eureka they sell at Sam's Club

Sam


Post# 60857 , Reply# 4   2/21/2009 at 14:41 (5,534 days old) by animasinsulin ()        
Filter Queen

I would just grin and bare it and get a Filter-Queen. Super quiet. You can talk on the phone while using it. And holds 2 gallons of crap before needing emptying....Bill in Az....

Post# 60858 , Reply# 5   2/21/2009 at 15:26 (5,534 days old) by samotronic ()        

Interesting question!! I grew up in a Hoover house and all my relatives had similar versions of the late 50s / early 60s Hoover Convertible. In my house, we later had a Decade 800 before I moved out, so I have to believe that I would continue to go with a Hoover product of some sort. I probably wouldn't realize how down hill they have gone since that brand's hey day. But I guess I can't be sure. My brother does not share my life long interest in vacuums, is thrilled with his Eureka Boss and probably doesn't even realize that we had Hoovers as kids. So i guess it's impossible to guess what I'd like in that scenario. Glad I'm on this side of this question.

Post# 60859 , Reply# 6   2/21/2009 at 15:30 (5,534 days old) by electroluxxxx (……)        

hmm if vacs were not my thing I think I would have to go with either a smart vac, a bissell power force, or something cheap but good

Post# 60926 , Reply# 7   2/22/2009 at 21:44 (5,533 days old) by normvac (COLUMBUS, OHIO)        

I watch Craigs list here in columbus, Ohio. Everyday I see people selling Kirby's because they're too heavy, or they
don't want to buy bags. So everyone got a new "dyson"
for Christmas is the message I keep getting around here.
Personally I would still like to play/try a Dyson but have
had a lot of good miles on my Hoover Windtunnel of 10 years
now, plus that is the vac I have recommended to friends and
family (bagged,of course) and everyone has reported back that
they like them for convience and suction on the tools. Especially I they spring for and extra long hose and floor brush. Plus the price point of less the $150.00.
Norm


Post# 60946 , Reply# 8   2/23/2009 at 08:46 (5,533 days old) by edgar (Belgium)        
miele I think

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Well if I did not collect cleaners it would be a Miele for sure. I do not care about any other house hold machine still almost everything is miele over here. need to see it is three times cheaper over here. lol


Post# 60980 , Reply# 9   2/23/2009 at 17:49 (5,532 days old) by electroluxxxx (……)        

speaking of being cheap If did not collect machines I would have bought a Dirt Devil Deluxe because they were ok machines and lasted a pretty long time. however the only thing that I do not like is that the handle is pretty cheap and can break pretty easily. other than that it is a nice machine. if I could not afford that I would have gotten either a hoover Elite or my favorite the Hoover convertible 1020

Post# 61074 , Reply# 10   2/25/2009 at 10:33 (5,531 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada)        
I'd get a pair of Hoovers.....

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I am a great believer in have one machine only for carpets, and another for everything else. You can get a pair of Hoovers for under $300 that are excellent. The best carpet cleaner for the money now is the Hoover Widepath Tempo, which sells for an amazing $75 at Best Buy. It's lightweight, deep cleans broadloom very well and has great filtration. It's also not that noisy. For everything else, get the new revamped Hoover Constellation for about $200, if you can find any left. It is so easy to use! And it cleans everything except deep-pile carpeting really well. The long hose, quiet motor, high filtration bag and "float on air" feature make this a breeze to use. It's also lightweight and comes with a very good bare floor brush that you often don't get with suction-only canisters. I really wish TTI would rethink their attitude to the Constellation and make it part of their Platinum line.


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