OT: vacumn cleaners

I bought a top of the line Kenmore last year. I had a Kenmore before that too. This one is even more fabulous. Not only does it vacuum up everything I want it too it had 3 features I REALLY like. One being a detector of the dirt going through the vacuum. The light is red as long and dirt if going up through the tube. When the dirt is gone the light goes green. What I discovered with this is I'd didn't vacuum nearly long enough in the past. Number 2 when I disconnect the tube handle from the carpet base to get those spider webs there is a light that goes on to light the way. I use to hate that there was only a light on the carpet head. Also the wand expands longer to reach those high places. I have nine foot ceiling and vaulted ceilings. It's nice to reach a little higher.

LOL Dave you are too funny!!

Hugs, Sabrina in Kentucky

a good friend is a life long treasure

I like my eurkea bagless. We have dogs, all the goodies from a barn it does a great job. I believe it was around $150=160.I've had it 3 years still doing great. Lin

My best ever vacuum purchase is a Dyson DC07 super cool red and purple build LOL....don't know if you get them in the US but thought I would put in my two penneth worth anyway :o) I have had this model going on two years now and would buy another tomorrow if it one broke. It is an upright, cyclonic, bagless cleaner, with onboard tools, but they do a cylinder type also. It has washable filter so no consumables to buy either.....he, he, you would think I was describing a vehicle....LOL

I think over the years I have had most available brands and even a Kirby Homecare, which was supposed to be an all singing all dancing cleaner.....NOT! Very expensive, very heavy, not good value at nearly £1000 and finding consumables was a absolute nightmare. You needed to be built like Arnie Schwarzenegger (?sp) to use it. It was also very, very, smelly as the bags were supposed to last 6 months but I have dogs and their hair gets niffy in the vacuum bag if left. Changing as often as I need to made the consumable costs ridiculous so It had to go!!!!!

That is why I love my Dyson, it has a clear canister that collects the debris which I empty after EVERY session. You can wash the canister with hot soapy water as often as you like and the filter also gets regular washing. I keep a spare so I can wash one and air dry while using the other is in use

I have a dyson and I really like it. I use it on the floors and carpet. The company has great customer service too. They sent out a replacement part for FREE but it turned out I didn't need it. The vacuum cleaner comes apart and is easy to clean.

Wow Marilyn. that sounds like a great vaccumn cleaner!

Hugs, Sabrina in Kentucky

a good friend is a life long treasure

I have a Hoover that's 6-7 years old. I was having problems with it not picking up things last spring. But then I checked the bag! What a difference a new bag makes when the old one is over-stuffed. LOL But now, said Hoover is sitting in the closet unused because we have hardwood floors. :-) So what about just ripping up the carpet and put down hardwood floors, or hardwood look-a-like? *ducks*

Sabrina, Seems they are available in the US...here is a link to my beauty :o)

I swear by the Phantom Thunder. I bought mine as a refub at Big Lots about

The only thing I don't like is that it's heavy and a pain to take up the stairs but then that's what I have Mike for................:)

Celeste

Thanks Marilyn! Can you tell I am not happy with my vacuum right now? LOL

Hugs, Sabrina in Kentucky

a good friend is a life long treasure

They have those long commercials on tv about them. I saw one and so did April. We talked about them and they are awesome vacumns the way that they are made and work. The warranty is lifetime if I remember correctly.

BUT the cost!!! The cheapest one is $450 I think and they go up from there!!! They sell them at the Air Force Exchange and they are no cheaper there either!!! I also saw them at Home Depot I think it was.

For ALL, thanky for all the comments. I did notice that NO ONE has or said anything about a Dirt Devil? Anyhow I am going to go looking this weekend, maybe wait till after i get a trip or two and make my mind up. Maybe MUCH sooner after I drag the canister around and it tips over spitting out the residue!!! Oh sorry that is the shop vac that does that!!!

nada for 05 (choking on cat hair, paper pieces and vacumn cord!)

OKC Dave

I have a Sharp and am happy w/ it. Can't remember where it came from though. I'm also saving up for a Dyson. They don't come cheap. Ask yourself, "Do I really need another set of alph dies or do I really need a new sweeper?". I know, hard one to answer. LOL I also know, when you say dust bunnies you mean it literally. I've met your cute little living bunny.

Katrina in KS

I thought I posted to this thread but I didn't see my post. I have a dyson and I love it. It's very easy to take apart and clean. It's and upright but it has a long hose that comes out so you can vacuum high places or under the couch or bed.I use it on for the carpet and also on the tile floor. Dyson also has very good customer service.

I have a Kirby, I've had for 17 years, and it still work like a charm.

Humm, Now I know where you get or HOW you keep that figure!! Chasing kids and PUSHIN that vacumn all over the place - LOL!!!

(cowering in case of flying objects!!)

OKC Dave