Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
  • Need advice on new vacuum cleaner >
  • Need advice on new vacuum cleaner

  • Need advice on new vacuum cleaner

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 07-03-2009, 05:54 AM
      #11  
    Super Member
     
    Joan's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jul 2007
    Location: Pine Grove, California
    Posts: 2,816
    Default

    Glad to hear the advice--We're getting ready to buy a new vacuum and have two big black dogs that think their job in life is to shed fur so Mama has something "to do". I had been leaning toward a Dyson anyway....
    Joan is offline  
    Old 07-03-2009, 06:01 AM
      #12  
    Super Member
     
    Esqmommy's Avatar
     
    Join Date: May 2009
    Location: Tied up in Thread
    Posts: 5,109
    Default

    Perhaps the dealer might have a suggestion?
    Esqmommy is offline  
    Old 07-03-2009, 06:10 AM
      #13  
    Moderator
     
    Join Date: Jan 2007
    Location: In the middle of a mess...
    Posts: 20,025
    Default

    Oh yes...if you have animals that shed, the Dyson Animal is the one to get. That's the one we have. I just love it!
    tlrnhi is offline  
    Old 07-03-2009, 06:36 AM
      #14  
    Senior Member
     
    Kara's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Oct 2008
    Posts: 760
    Default

    I have a Hoover. My first one was around for 13 years. And since my cleaning crew consists of people 12yo and under... Let's just say it was abused. Sucked up water (accidentally) and after drying out ran GREAT! Sucked up toys, pieces of denim (I had to take it apart and pull the denim out of the motor with a pair of pliers). And soooo much other stuff. I retired it and replaced it with a bagless model which I LOVE.

    Kara is offline  
    Old 07-03-2009, 06:54 AM
      #15  
    Super Member
     
    Joan's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jul 2007
    Location: Pine Grove, California
    Posts: 2,816
    Default

    Originally Posted by Loretta
    Where would I buy a Dyson?
    They have them at Lowe's--don't know if they have the best price.
    Joan is offline  
    Old 07-03-2009, 07:05 AM
      #16  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: May 2008
    Location: MN
    Posts: 24,643
    Default

    The vacuum cleaner repairman in Dade City, FL said to avoid Dysons because parts were expensive and hard to get. So - I have no personal experience with them.

    I like my bagless Hoovers, but I don't have the kind of carpet you are talking about.

    They do a good job of getting the cat hair up. Mine are between five and 10 years old, but what I was not impressed with was the very short attachment hose.

    bearisgray is offline  
    Old 07-03-2009, 08:48 AM
      #17  
    Member
     
    Join Date: Jan 2009
    Posts: 60
    Default

    Have heard nothing but good reports on the Dyson I saw some at Lowes
    Alabama-Quilter is offline  
    Old 07-03-2009, 09:21 AM
      #18  
    Power Poster
     
    Lacelady's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Apr 2009
    Location: Ireland
    Posts: 12,281
    Default

    Originally Posted by Loretta
    Where would I buy a Dyson?
    I have a Dyson too, and wouldn't part with it. My daughter has the one with the big ball near the base, and she loves it. Over here, QVC (UK) have just started selling them so you could check out the USA version
    Lacelady is offline  
    Old 07-03-2009, 10:05 AM
      #19  
    Super Member
     
    MissTreated's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jan 2008
    Location: N61° 6.1839', W149° 52.0138'
    Posts: 1,211
    Default

    I have a Meile. I love it, but it is very spendy. Don't know if I would spend the money again, but I don't think I"ll have to. It's a workhorse and the best thing is it is very quiet. I can actually hear my little phone ring when I'm operating it. It's very lightweight and doesn't bother my shoulder the way my old blue Kirby does when I use that beast.

    M
    MissTreated is offline  
    Old 07-03-2009, 10:56 AM
      #20  
    Junior Member
    Thread Starter
     
    Join Date: Mar 2009
    Posts: 225
    Default

    Thanks for all the replies. I am hoping to receive more replies before I decide what to do. I am so afraid of making the wrong decision and being stuck with something I don't like and/or doesn't do the job. I keep seeing this quote flashing in front of my eyes "Paralysis by analysis". That's me in a nutshell.
    The Babe is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    PumpkinSundae
    General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    47
    03-16-2013 03:52 AM
    needles3thread
    General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    94
    05-26-2011 08:06 PM
    nance-ell
    General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    89
    05-06-2011 04:37 PM
    DebsShelties
    General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    12
    10-31-2010 03:47 PM
    JanetM
    General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    7
    07-01-2010 01:41 AM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter