Recommend a good vacuum
#11
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Central NJ
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I have the Dyson pet version downstairs and like it a lot. We've had it for many years with no issues. DH does blow out the innards periodically. I've had the same issues with cheapo vacuums over the last few years. I, too, like to keep one upstairs and one downstairs just so I don't have to lift and tote them. We currently have an old kirby upstairs that DH rebuilt (was his parents from many decades ago). I haven't used it - he does. Too heavy for me. I can't tell you the number of vacuums that DH has come home to find on the front lawn because they have fallen apart on me for the last time! Granted, I keep buying cheap for upstairs as I (mistakenly) think there is less dog hair, etc. up there to clean. Don't know what I'll buy next time.
#12
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: east kilbride Scotland
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Dyson, my original animal DC 8 was bought 14years ago, needed a new motor last year got the motor for £45 fitted it from tube video, got a little hand held Dyson for sewing room. I have two German shredders so major dog hair.
#13
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Southern California
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It depends on price and how heavy a vacuum you can handle. I ended up getting a Hoover Air light because it is lightweight. My cleaning lady loves it. Go to a retail store where you can test drive them.
#16
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Central Wisconsin
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I loved my Rainbow. My mother loved her Rexair, the forerunner of the Rainbow. My husband traded in my Rainbow and bought a Kerby. They do not go under anything, are pricey and are very heavy. But they do a good job on floors.
#19
I have the Eureka version of a Dyson..........sort of....lol I have had it for several years now. It's the first one I have not had to replace after six months or so. I use it so much I wore out the beater brush, ordered a new one from eBay for 15.00 and it's up and running again.
I take mine outside once a month and use the air compressor on it. Clean all the filters, remove the hair and threads from the brush etc.
I take mine outside once a month and use the air compressor on it. Clean all the filters, remove the hair and threads from the brush etc.
#20
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Michigan Thumb
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I would buy a good Shark vacuum, the one with the best reviews. I've own a top of the line Miele, an upright Miele and a Dyson that had to be trashed in 5 years. They're just not worth what you pay. Get the Shark for under $200 and throw it out in 3-5 years and get a new one. I'm sorry for the landfill waste but NOTHING lasts anymore.
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