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Maybe this Fuller Brush canister - Amazon link. It's bagged, but honestly, that's probably better. Bagless is not actually cheaper. You still have to replace filters fairly often, and the filters aren't cheap. Bagless + cheap = doesn't work worth beans.
That is the more expensive one with all the features. This one is the trimmed one that is about $50 less than the deluxe one. I know it is confusing because they look so similar, but the cheaper one is more budget friendly. I was referring to the latter.
The Hoover WindTunnel 3 is a good machine for what it is, but if you want a bagless upright, the Kenmore CrossOver Max is worth the money. It has a lift-off feature and a dedicated hard floor tool as well as other features seen in the listing. It is a lot like a Shark, just designed much better for superior performance and durability.
Shark vacuum cleaners seem decent when you first get them, but they are like the Nissan of vacuum cleaners. They are built very poorly and the filters soil themselves instantly with fine dirt due to poor design. I get so many with ripped hoses and stuff like that to the point where I could never recommend one. I would avoid Shark at all costs.
With any machine you get, make sure you read the manual to know about filter care and brush roll care. With either the Kenmore or Hoover, there is a cloth pre-motor filter at the top of the bin that needs to be rinsed every so often as well as a paper pre-motor filter under where the bin mounts that needs to be replaced when it gets dirty. Any hair wrap needs to be cut of the brush roll also. The Kenmore has a brush roll that is meant to be removed by the user with end caps that pop off it to remove and hair. Make sure you read the manual to know how to do this stuff properly.
I hope this helps and good luck!
If you want a cordless stick, I think this should be your top contender:
LG Cordzero A9 Ultimate, Two Batteries, for Hard-Floor, Carpet, Mattress, Car (A907GMS) Cordless Stick Vacuum, Matte Grey https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07QDVLXNN/
There are plenty of reasons not to choose a cordless vacuum and not to choose a bagless vacuum though.
I’d suggest you buy this instead: https://vacuumwarehouse.ca/products/miele-complete-c3-limited-edition-tayberry-red-vacuum-cleaner-41gde040cdn
I hear what you’re doing saying about it being better than what you’re used to and that the drawbacks are acceptable given it’s price.
I hope it serves you well for a long time, however I would have recommended something like this Hoover UH30301. It’s more powerful, better built, the company sells replacement parts, and it’s much more hygienic because you never have to interact with the filth once it’s been vacuumed up. I hate having to clean dirty filters and clean out dirty vacuum bins, bagged vacuums are far superior.
If you liked the Oreck Commercial uprights, I do not see anything wrong with getting another one. I believe that is the cheapest model that Oreck offers and probably the cheapest XL upright I have ever seen them sell. I am sure that your dad paid way more than $130 for the older ones that he had. Change the bag and belt as the manual suggests and you should be good for many years. Their household uprights have been updated to varying degrees, but the commercial version has been the same for the most part. I think the only major difference is the brush roll. Because of that, you would still get the same reliability that the older ones had. I think it is a better machine than the suggested Hoover Tempo, though the Oreck is less versatile because it does not have a hose or height adjustments. On the other hand, it weighs around half of what the Hoover does and is higher in build quality. Also, as long as you do not have any super thick shag rugs or anything crazy like that, the lack of height adjustments on the Oreck would not be an issue. I suggest getting the HEPA bags instead of the paper ones as they do filter better.
A power nozzle cannot be attached to the Miele C1 Pure Suction because the wiring for it is not there. If they made the same canister and sold power nozzles separately, they would majorly undercut their own models. It can run an air-powered turbo tool, though.
You can use the listed coupon and get this Kenmore CrossOver Max for about $200. There is not better bagless unit for the price. Make sure you rinse the cloth filter at the top of the dust bin, occasionally replace the exhaust filter under where the bin mounts, keep the bin clean and below the fill line, and cut any hair or string off the roller whenever necessary. The brush roll of this model as well as the end caps on it both easily remove for cleaning. It will definitely last you a couple years and more if you take care of it.
If you want a small vacuum that is strong you'll want a corded vacuum as it will give you more power than a cordless vacuum. Check out this Oreck Commercial Canister Vacuum. It's light enough to hold or wear on a shoulder strap. It has a hose, wands, and tools to clean floors and pretty much everything else. Negatives are it's not quiet but most small vacuums don't have much sound insulation.
The Kenmore Elite BU1017 is $265 on Amazon and delivers suction and airflow stats better than just about anything on the market.
Kenmore BU1017 Pet Friendly Lightweight Bagged Upright Beltless Vacuum Cleaner 3-Motor Power Suction with Pet Handi-Mate, Triple HEPA, Telescoping Wand, 5-Position Height Adjustment, 3 Cleaning Tools https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M2TWTQX/
The best option in that price range and category is the Kenmore CrossOver Max for certain. It has a separate motor for the brush roll and a true lifetime belt that is much more reliable than Hoover's setup in my opinion. It is packed with features which can be seen in the listing.
As far as the Dysons go, their corded uprights such as the Cinetic Big Ball, which is way out of your price range anyway, have many common failure points. For example, the brush rolls like to get hair stuck behind them and destroy themselves. The Kenmore has a brush roll that can be easily removed from the head for cleaning and the end caps even pop off of it. Also, the Cinetic Dysons have no filter before the motor, so they inhale fine dust over time which slowly kills the motor. I have seen them at only a year old need new motors because the dirt that made it past the cyclones jammed a carbon brush or something.
The Sharks are even worse when it comes to breaking. Every single one I find has a ripped hose just to name one issue. For both Dysons and Sharks, when they come to me from homes that used them under normal circumstances, a majority of them are totaled in some way. The Kenmore is much more competently designed.
Yeah, under no circumstances do I recommend a Shark. It is about one of the worst vacuum cleaners you can get on the market. You would always be better off with something like a Hoover or even a Bissell.
To keep your options even more open, the Kenmore Elite upright is excellent for the price. No other upright has the cleaning performance combined with the amount of features that it has for under $300. I feel as if I should work for Kenmore's marketing team, but they are definitely underrepresented on this subreddit. I find ones that are well over ten years old that work fine consistently. It is the same basic design that they have made for around twenty years, just with improvements over the years that made it lighter and more powerful. Take good care of it and it will last you a really long time.
The cheapest thing under the sun that works well is the Eureka Mighty Mite. It comes with a few basic attachments such as a hard floor tool and an upholstery tool, though generic ones can be purchased for it. If you want something that is built a little better with better attachments, more compact, and meant to be held or hung over your shoulder like a purse, Oreck makes a few good canisters such as this one which I have found to be a convenient little machine along with their other versions of it such as the more square ones.
Kenmore Elite BU1017 is a great choice and $265 after coupons:
Kenmore BU1017 Pet Friendly Lightweight Bagged Upright Beltless Vacuum Cleaner 3-Motor Power Suction with Pet Handi-Mate, Triple HEPA, Telescoping Wand, 5-Position Height Adjustment, 3 Cleaning Tools https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M2TWTQX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_4TY6QGXCBBYD638055RM
The Hoover UH30301 is a solid choice if your budget is strict.
You can consider the Karcher CV300, the commercial variant of the SEBO Felix, if your budget is flexible: https://www.pwoutlet.com/Karcher-CV-300-Commercial-Upright-Vacuum-p/1.012-059.0.htm
Wish everyone gave as much detail as you did, this is all very helpful.
First off, avoid the cordless vacuums with the Dyson stick vac form factor. The motor is right in the user's hand, which puts a ton of weight on the user's wrist. Instead, you'd be better off with something like a canister or even a standard upright that'll have the majority of its weight resting on the ground.
For your floors, the best way to clean them will be a simple suction-only nozzle with no spinning rollers (can scatter debris and get tangled with hair). Compared to sweeping, vacuuming hard floors will significantly reduce the amount of fine dust floating in your home since it's not getting kicked up with each pass of the broom.
What I'd suggest is the $525 Henry HVB160, one of the highest quality cordless machines out there (especially for the price). Only maintenance you'll need to be doing is changing the HEPA bags every few months, which are actually pretty large for the machine's compact size. Modern bags also maintain their suction as they fill up and compress the debris, letting you go significantly longer without changing them versus paper bags or bagless setups. This vacuum includes two batteries, each of which has around a 20 minute runtime IIRC.
Since the Henry uses a universal 1.25 inch fitting, you've got complete freedom in which attachments to use, and the wand even telescopes to accommodate the user's height. Only thing you might want to do is upgrade the rug/floor nozzle to a $15-40 Wessel Werk D330 or RD285 Designation that's purpose built for hard floor cleaning. Regardless of the floor tool you use, this vacuum will be much lighter in the hand than pretty much any stick vac or upright on the market today.
I suggest this often recommended model:
Hoover WindTunnel T-Series Tempo Bagged Upright Vacuum Cleaner with HEPA Media Filter, For Carpet and Hard Floor, UH30301, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BJX2TLC/
Only ones left are the 20+ lb. Kirby Generation uprights, which you can find quite easily on the used market for less than $100. The vacuum market's generally moved away from these self-propelled mechanisms since they add a lot of weight and complexity to the vacuum's design.
Using a Miele's combo or hard floor brush on thick carpet is going to be a struggle. It would certainly be a lot easier with an electric nozzle (some are even powerful enough to pull themselves along just with the brushroll), but Miele doesn't give you the ability to upgrade due to differences in the wiring harnesses.
As a sub-$150 option, you could get a decent budget upright like this Hoover. It's not built to the same quality standard of the Miele, but it still cleans well and supports HEPA bags. Uprights are generally the way to go for a cost-effective vacuum that performs well on carpets.
For a corded bagless unit, I will recommend one that I have, use around my house, and quite like. The Kenmore CrossOver Max is the best option and it fits comfortably within your price range. It has a brush roll that can easily be removed for cleaning. The bottom plate removes, the brush roll pulls right out of its housing, and the end caps pop off the ends of the brush roll. This makes it much easier to remove hair that gets caught on the brush roll. Make sure you read the manual on filter care because it does have a pre-motor filter at the top of the bin that is washable and a post-motor exhaust filter under where the bin mounts that needs to be replaced every so often. The key to making it last a long time is to keep it clean.
This one gets recommended to everyone in your price range, but it's quite a decent budget machine. The Hoover T-Series Tempo ($136) can handle both carpets and bare floors (brushroll switches off to prevent debris from scattering) and comes with a decently long hose for attachment use. Just be sure to use the HEPA bags, they'll significantly improve this vacuum's performance, filtration, and capacity versus the old paper bags.
https://www.amazon.com/Hoover-WindTunnel-Upright-Cleaner-UH30301/dp/B08BJX2TLC/
https://www.amazon.com/Hoover-WindTunnel-Pleated-AH10040-902419001/dp/B0188B9C9W/
For all carpet you need carpet height adjustment, a powered brushroll, and a good Hepa bag.
The Hoover T-Series Tempo UH30301 is on sale for $129. It’s not fancy but it’s great all around machine, carpet height adjustment, brushroll shutoff, Hepa bags.
The Kenmore BU1017 Pet Friendly Upright $299 is a little fancier than the Hoover but cleans the same.
The Karcher CV 300 ($340) falls right inside your budget and is one of the few uprights that'll perform like a canister on hard floors. Though it only ships with an electrically driven brushroll head (for carpets), you can quickly swap it out with one of SEBO's hard floor tools whenever you want. Out of all the vacuums commonly recommended on /r/VacuumCleaners, this is one of the least expensive ones that'll last a long time.
With your budget, the only vac that fits is the Hoover UH30301. It uses HEPA bags, with will keep the motor in better condition than a bagless vac's tiny filters clogged with dust. I don't know what you did to go through one vacuum a year, but not maintaining the filters is the likely culprit.
If you want a better vacuum, you ought to invest in something like the Karcher CV300, but it runs for $400.
I highly suggest spending $100 more and buying a Sebo Dart. It is a commercial grade machine, and should easily last a decade if maintained.
It is also especially easy to clean hair out of, as the brush roll can be slid out of the machine by pushing a button.
Check out the Amazon listing for it here.
From the user comments, it looks like it's pretty much a reguly V7, though it has some kind of extension cord on the head. These are meant to be charged by a wall charger, and one of the user questions seems to indicate that you can buy the wall charger separately (part number 967741-02) direct from Dyson.
Bad find. The one to get is from Bed Bath and Beyond where you can use an additional 20 percent coupon and get the C2 Electro Plus for 384 or the regular C2 for 359
Personally I won't buy anything without a bag anymore. Did some digging and found a site selling them for $380 US. Link. For that kind of money I would rather spend a little more and get something that isn't a brand new untested product. Get something with known durability and quality. That is my two cents at least.
A regular vacuum actually can't be used on a PC due to the risk of static damaging the components. It's no big deal if you remove the fan filters and vacuum them off, but you don't want to place a vacuum near the expensive stuff in your PC.
For cleaning a PC, you'd specifically want an ESD (electrostatic discharge) safe vacuum like these below.
https://www.amazon.com/Bags-DataVac-MDV-1ESD-Office-Equipment/dp/B08VWW1KPR/
https://www.amazon.com/Atrix-VACOMEGAS-Omega-Supreme-Vacuum/dp/B004BBMO0S/
Honestly, I'd just take your PC outside and hit it with a can of compressed air. Unless you're cleaning computers for a living, it's hard to justify the costs of of of these in my opinion.
Car cleaning is much easier though, and I'd just recommend something simple like a Bissell Zing (bagged), Eureka Mighty Mite, or Oreck XL Pro 5 Super Compact Canister. All of these can be bought new for less than $100, and the latter two can be found for less than $50 on the used market.
I bet your carpets are gonna be VERY well cleaned. How do the LED lights look?
Also, I just found out that Vacuum America Clean has HEPA A/Z bags for 80's/90's Hoovers like your Turbopower. Probably gonna grab some for my Power Drive soon.
Just to be clear, this is the Kenmore that you'd suggest? :)
I know which one you mean. The old one that you have is a totally different machine than the new one that you linked and were designed and manufactured by two different companies. For context, all Bissell does it put their name on units that they import from other manufacturers. The older ones were actually made in Korea by Samsung whereas the new ones are made by various Chinese companies. I think the one you linked is made by Eup of Suzhou, China. The old ones were not amazing units in a lot of ways, but they far outlived their expected lifespans due to being quite overbuilt. Quite a few customers found them to be too heavy, though. They also had a bad habit of plowing pet hair on certain carpet types. I would not recommend the new one, either. For a tad more, you can get a machine such as this Kenmore CrossOver Max which still has the lift-off feature but is built better, has better cleaning performance, has more features, and so forth.
I see that somebody beat me to recommending this machine, but I will reinforce it. You definitely want some thing with higher adjustments, so the Kenmore Elite BU1017 would be perfect especially since it is on sale right now. It may be a little bit out of your comfort zone in terms of price, but it is worth it. The head design, brush roll design, high suction and airflow, and overall good build quality make it one of the best deals under $300. If you want a canister, Kenmore also offers those and they are quite decent, although the upright is better.
Shag carpeting is extremely rare to find (shag rugs are pretty common though) maybe you mean frieze carpet?
In any case, under $300 I think the Kenmore Elite BU1017 is the best choice, you’ll find more reviews under the model name Kenmore Elite 31150.
Kenmore BU1017 Pet Friendly Lightweight Bagged Upright Beltless Vacuum Cleaner 3-Motor Power Suction with Pet Handi-Mate, Triple HEPA, Telescoping Wand, 5-Position Height Adjustment, 3 Cleaning Tools https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M2TWTQX/
Get the gold model.
Windsor Sensor S12 $599 @ Amazon, Windsor Sensor S12 $644 from Karcher/Windsor.
Thank you- this Sanitaire mighty mite is this one I’m looking at getting, the S3681D. Not sure if it comes with attachments (also some reviews say it may not use the extender wand). It’s doube-ly confusing because going on the Sanitairecommercial.com ?official website it’s not listed there— not sure if these other vacuum websites/sellers are reliable. — just want to confirm the S3681D has the telescoping wand and has HEPA filtering capabilities — any links for compatible Hepa filter bag and Hepa exhaust filter?
I’m a newbie so want to double check before I commit to one.
If the Bissell Big Green is too heavy or expensive the Hoover Powerscrub Deluxe is $94 and the Hoover Smartwash is $166 for Prime Day. I like that on both Hoovers their brushes are easily removed and their dirty tanks open all the way for easy cleaning. Be sure to properly pre-treat the stains for best removal.
The standard combo floor tool has very stiff bristles indeed, it’s better for tile and concrete. If you still have the Miele I’d buy a parquet floor head, it’s softer and lighter. You might also try turning down the power so the brush isn’t pulling down quite as hard. You can also try this brushless floor tool Wessel-Werk RD285 but you will have to use an adapter.
Check out the Kenmore Elite BU1017
Kenmore BU1017 Pet Friendly Lightweight Bagged Upright Beltless Vacuum Cleaner 3-Motor Power Suction with Pet Handi-Mate, Triple HEPA, Telescoping Wand, 5-Position Height Adjustment, 3 Cleaning Tools https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M2TWTQX/
Remember to click the checkbox to save an extra $35 (brings the price down to $265)
Lindhaus F5 Class A Electric Broom https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BW0CIM4/
https://youtu.be/yiwH7oIjiho — the vacuum I linked to is the same as this one, but it doesn’t have the powerhead for carpets or the hose kit for above the ground cleaning, you would have to get those separately if you wanted them.
When you asked me about a carpet cleaner, I didn’t realize you only had rugs and no wall to wall carpeting. This vacuum can be your main vacuum cleaner as well as your rug washer:
NaceCare GVE 370 "George" Wet/Dry/ Extractor Vacuum with a 26A kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F4KMSW4/
Good choice. I'd recommend using these aftermarket HEPA bags with the Mighty Mite since they'll filter better, lose less suction, and hold more debris than the paper bags that Eureka makes.
https://www.amazon.com/Vacuum-America-Clean-Replacement-Eureka/dp/B07J9ZS12M/
Aside from the Sebo Dart and the ZeroG which are both great options, the Kenmore Elite Upright is a great machine with a sealed system and excellent cleaning performance. The build quality is also very sturdy. They make a slightly less premium version that is slightly less powerful, but still more powerful than about any vacuum cleaner under $300 on the market today. They are pretty underrepresented on her besides by me.
If you go for the Hoover, make sure you get the bag kit. It comes with a reusable shake out bag that is very messy and dirty to use. Both are pretty good units and will work for your application. As somebody else noted, other attachments can be used with the Oreck. If that is not a concern, he will be fine with the Hoover. For the Hoover, you can get their PortaPACK carrying bag which is cute and handy.
For allergies, you'll want a bagged vacuum that supports HEPA bags (much cleaner than emptying a bagless machine, negigible loss of suction, only needs to be changed once-per-month at most), so I'll suggest the Hoover WindTunnel T-Series Tempo which is on sale right now for $136. This one's got a brushroll shutoff pedal, meaning that you can clean hard floors without scattering debris everywhere. There's also a turbo tool included for cleaning pet hair off furniture. This is very much a budget vacuum, but it's one of the better machines for the price and should last 4-8 years with proper care and maintenance.
https://www.amazon.com/Hoover-WindTunnel-Upright-Cleaner-UH30301/dp/B08BJX2TLC/
https://www.amazon.com/Hoover-WindTunnel-Pleated-AH10040-902419001/dp/B0188B9C9W/
Past $200, take a look at the recommended "Budget Plus" machines in the sticky comment.
I think a Numatic Henry canister would be up your alley. They're long-lasting UK made machines in the $300-400 range that're really well suited to hard floors and furniture cleaning. The HEPA bags are some of the largest and most cost efficient you'll find on a consumer vacuum, with only the $500 Lindhaus HF6 beating it. These Numatics also use a standard 32 mm/1.25 in. attachment fitting that gives you a lot of freedom with aftermarket tools (though the default ones are very good). The cord (30 ft) and hose length (8 ft) are some of the best in the price range as well, only being beaten out by that Lindhaus (40 ft, 8-10 ft).
Of the Numatic vacuums currently being sold, I think the $375 Henry PETCARE has the best set of tools for you needs.
https://www.amazon.com/NaceCare-Canister-Vacuum-1-6-Odor-Control-Accessory/dp/B07VHXD66W/
Don’t forget to use a 20% off coupon!
Pick up a pack of replacement bags for it as well, these aftermarket ones are better than the OEM ones:
WW HEPA 6PK Replacement for Eureka MM Bags https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08798SPHY/
I second the suggestion for the Oreck. Those are great little canisters. You could also get this fancy version which is the same thing, just taller and less long if you like the look of it more. It comes with an air-powered turbo tool and a strap so you can wear it around your shoulder.
At the <$400 price point, the Miele Classic C1 or NaceCare HVR-160 (Numatic Henry) are good canister style choices. I prefer uprights though, so this would be my top recommendation: Lindhaus F5 Class A Electric Broom https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BW0CIM4/
Most shop vac style machines have a float valve that when they get turned upside down or knocked over if blocks the suction off to keep water from getting into the motor.
I'm guessing from your description this is most likely what your experiencing?
if you're not doing wet pickup you probably want to use one of the normal shop vacs that doesn't have this sort of thing. Like Nilfisk,Karcher,festool,Bosch,Numatic.
Most synthetic bags are HEPA 10 or higher equivalent. There's just not a reason to advertise such thing.
Though some other manufacturers do advertise this here is an example.
There’s also a flexible grabber to remove clogs. Assuming it’s long enough. Like this AUSAYE 63 Inch Flexible Grabberable Pickup Tool, Retractable Claw Stick, Snake & Cable Aid, Use to Grab Trash & a Drain Auger to Unclog Hair from Drains, Sink, Toilet & Clean Dryer Vents by Ausaye Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B1J11WK/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_F67R94PKAY9G4X7FJHMB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Definitely consider a SEBO or Miele
I have a husky mix dog that sheds non-stop as well I have reviewed many machines from both of those brands and they are more than adequate to tackle the hair.
Consider the SEBO Dart if you're on a budget.
Did you have the switch on the floor tool on the hard floor setting? It should not feel like you’re scratching your floor.
Here’s my recommendation for an upright style vacuum for hard floors:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BW0CIM4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_9oZ9FbH5F8GK2
For the vacuum, you can’t really go wrong with the SEBO Dart/Felix
Between the carpet cleaners, the SpotClean Pro is probably the best compact machine of it’s type and price point.
Speaking of something that outclasses the competition though, you might want to look at the Bissell Big Green Professional carpet cleaner. It is much better than the consumer quality machines. You can use the hose kit for spot and upholstery cleaning.
Bissell Big Green Professional Carpet Cleaner Machine, 86T3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00450U6CS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_TCTTFb5RD2360
Here’s a lower priced and better vacuum: Hoover WindTunnel T-Series Tempo Bagged Upright Vacuum Cleaner with HEPA Media Filter, UH30301, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BJX2TLC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_tFgTFbHSR24SS
The SEB-228 would be the best option if you want to make something lighter for her.
When I was picking Central Vacuum nozzles for my house I went with the EBK-369 aka SEB-228 so that my wife could push it across the carpet if she ever needed to.
You might also consider if you're cleaning carpet just getting a lightweight upright like a Hoover cordless
I love the carpet pro brand. However that model you linked isn't commercial. It should still do you good though. Also don't buy that from amazon. Its 100$ cheaper on other websites. This is a much better version of what you were looking at. https://www.amazon.com/Carpet-Pro-Cpu-1t-Vacuum-Cleaner/dp/B001T1NNJ4/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1474295334&sr=1-4&keywords=cpu-1t
It's got a steel brushroll and bottom plate. This is what I recommend to most of my customers that looking into the carpet pro line.
I purchased the 'pivot' black and decker off amazon about a year ago. It's good for cleaning the car, crumbs, quick pick ups. The battery lasts about 15 mins of straight use, but I only ever drain the battery when cleaning the car. I really like mine as a supplement to the big vacuum. It's designed well, the battery works, and it is a great tool for around the house. Also, cleaning the filter is easy, you just take it apart, wash it, and let it dry.
The one you have a link to is pretty much the same thing so I'm sure it's just as good, maybe slightly less effective if it doesn't have the brush attachment.
Black+Decker BDH2000PL MAX Lithium Pivot Vacuum, 20-volt https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IOEFBKS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_zM6Iyb2BEEK1C
Does the Miele Compact C1 Turbo Team Canister that amazon has for $299 fit the bill? Miele Compact C1 Turbo Team Canister Vacuum,Obsidian Miele Compact C1 Turbo Team Canister Vacuum,Obsidian Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XHQLDJV/
We tend to like bagged canister vacs. For what it's worth, a canister vac keeps its weight on the ground and just drags behind you. It's about the same weight if you have to carry it up stairs, but it's in two parts so it's way easier to carry.
It's got both a powered carpet head and a hardwood floor head included. It's corded which is way more powerful. It's bagged so you have to empty it far less often. The compact is also pretty light. And it's about $120 less than the dyson.
That said, the total package weight on Amazon is 3x as much. That includes multiple heads and accessories, so it doesn't weigh that much in practice. If you have stairs, this will definitely be harder to move up and down. That said, doing my stairs is the ONLY time I ever even lift my vacuum; it's meant to roll, so you never really have to pick it up unless you're storing it somewhere weird.
Hope that helps!
The Hoover UH30301 has a long hose and a turbo tool for stairs, as well as a brush shutoff for wood floors.
There's also the Kenmore Intuition, but it's a complete unknown right now, since it's just released. The lift-away feature would be helpful on stairs.
I'd avoid cordless vacs for whole house cleaning, as even the best cordless stick has only a fraction of the power of a corded vac.
IMO, the Dyson stick vacs peaked with the V7/V8. Since then, it's been incremental improvements to carpet cleaning (which doesn't apply to your situation) and battery life, but with a hefty trade-off with weight and size.
I'd say get the V8 Absolute for the fluffy head for your wood floors. The Dyson Store changes up their sales every Monday if you're willing to wait; you might find the Absolute for $300.
I'd also suggest a canister vacuum over a cordless for your current apartment situation, like the Miele C1 Classic. This one has an automatic cord reel, so set-up time would be much less than an upright. Maybe take a look?
I don’t think there is any tangible difference in filtration/air quality between those two. I would recommend getting a vacuum with a powered brush, either electrically powered or an air powered turbo tool because of the amount of carpeting you have.
Consider the Classic C1 Turbo Team
The AllTeQ will work OK on carpet and OK on hard floor. I've never personally been a fan of that style cleaning head. The Parquet twister will work excellently on hard floor and won't work at all on carpet. You can get a slightly narrower floor head for $12 that works great for everything.
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I'd get the twister and pickup something (or exactly) like the one I linked.
Sounds like there is just a one way assembly of the height adjustment wheels and they got it wrong at the factory. It sucks you have to send it back but it does give you an excuse to buy a new vacuum. I'd recommend avoiding Bissell again or at least avoid their CleanView and PowerGroom models as they lack brushroll shutoff and lack a hepa filter.
If you are looking for an affordable vacuum besides the Hoover T-Series/Tempo UH30301 $184, I really like the Hoover MaxLife Power Drive Swivel XL UH75210 $114 both have hepa filtration and carpet height adjustment. The T-Series uses hepa bags and has brushroll shutoff and the MaxLife Power Drive has swivel steering and a hepa filter. And if you've ever wanted a Kirby vacuum, good condition used Kirbys are $50-100.
Are you using the vacuum on your laminate flooring?
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hoover-Tempo-Widepath-Bagged-Upright-Vacuum-U5140900/14237588
This is the same vacuum with a cheaper hose.
If you don't mind a super heavy vacuum and spend a wee bit more this would work well. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hoover-WindTunnel-Self-Propelled-Bagged-Upright-Vacuum-U6485900/10339974?action=product_interest&action_type=title&beacon_version=1.0.2&bucket_id=irsbucketdefault&client_guid=d71d8d7e-60c1-42dd-8a9f-ecdde...
This vacuum will also do your hardwood floors and is self propelled.
Good choice! Nice thing about that model is that there's not really much maintenance needed other than changing the bag a few times a year and keeping the brushroll clear of hair.
Also, you can save a little money by getting the purple Oreck CC bags rather than the Hoover ONEPWR bags. Oreck and Hoover have the same parent company, so these two bag packs are basically the same thing.
https://www.amazon.com/Oreck-Superior-HEPA-Media-Filtration/dp/B01EMBXBPS/
If you want a Miele, definitely go for a bagged one. Their bagless unit is not that great and not nearly up to the standards of their bagged machines. It has a very strange cyclone and filter design that is somewhat old-fashioned. To keep your options open, this thing is a far better deal at under half the price for the features you get. A bagless machine is more work and a bit dirtier than a bagged machine, but if your family is set on a bagless unit, you would be better off with the Kenmore. I actually use one in my house and love it. The trick is to keep the filter at the top of the bin (which protects the motor) clean, keep the bin clean and free of debris, replace the exhaust filter every so often (whenever it gets dirty), and cut the hair off the brush roll of the power nozzle. Do that and the unit should be reliable for a good amount of time.
I would avoid the Shark NV352 completely. They are built horribly and I have seen them last a ridiculously short time under normal use. The hoses rip, the units are very unstable in attachment mode, the brush rolls stop working for a plethora of reasons, the lack of a proper cyclonic separator soils the filter before the motor instantly, dirt gets trapped in the bin forcing the user to reach their fingers in it to pick it out of true corners, and so forth. They are truly awful machines. I just used one a couple days ago and remembered why I disliked them so much. I think the people who designed it never used a vacuum cleaner and the people who buy one and like it have never used a real vacuum cleaner of pull it out of the closet once a month.
You would be much better with the Hoover Tempo. It is a basic unit with not a lot of bells and whistles, but it cleans well and the price is right. If you want a bagless swiveling thing, one of the only good ones is this Kenmore CrossOver Max, though it is a tad bit above your max price. It is worth of over the Shark as it dominates it in durability, usability, features, performance, and so forth.
For a vacuum that'll last a while, skip the disposable department store stuff like Bissell, Dyson, and Shark. You can probably get a couple decades out of this $339 Numatic, and it's even compatible with a turbo nozzle (like the Wessel Werk TK286) for rugs. While this model is pretty basic, it's got what you need to clean your home effectively.
https://www.amazon.ca/Numatic-Hi-Power-Canister-Cleaner-Accessory/dp/B00F4KMIEW
https://www.amazon.ca/Wessel-Werk-Driven-Powerhead-Central-Vacuums/dp/B07SGGD5JL
The James $279 and Miele Classic C1 $299 are some other options too.
I agree with u/vacuumsaregreat a canister like the Bissell Zing and Eureka/Sanitaire Mighty Mite would be best for your house. I'd use the aftermarket hepa bags on both because of their original bags are only paper and add the hepa exhaust filter to the Mighty Mite. If you really want an upright get one that uses hepa bags for the best filtration and has a brushroll shutoff so it won't scratch or fling on hard floors. The Eureka PowerSpeed and Bissell PowerGlide do not have brushroll shutoffs. If your budget allows I'd really recommend this Sebo K2 Kombi $399 or the Henry Allergy $449.
Part 2 the Important Part
If you love to use a bagless vacuum, then use a bagless vacuum. The problem is people who want the best for cleaning, durability, and allergies but then only want that in a cheap cordless stick vacuum. Hoover Windtunnel bagless vacuums with height adjustment are actually very good a cleaning carpet, their deficits would be a cheaper build quality and bagless maintenance but in your case that's a benefit. It is very satisfying to see all the dirt in a bagless bin and know that you've done well cleaning your house. Yes, avoid the Miele Blizzard but I'd recommend getting a good bagless Hoover.
For you I recommend the Hoover WindTunnel 3 either the Red UH72630 or the Blue UH72615 as these versions have the 7 position height adjustment and the 40 ft cord. Be warned there are multiple version of the WindTunnel 3 and some have less height adjustment and a shorter cord so I could be wrong on the Red UH72630's stats.
Best of luck.
I'd suggest an enzyme cleaner like this Unique Pet Odor and Stain Eliminator that I've used in the past to soak vacuum parts in. Wasn't super careful with the ratio, but leaving the plastic pieces in some water+enzyme cleaner certainly helped reduce the pet smell from the previous owner.
I think that Shark has decent power specs when you compare them to the other bagless Big Box vacuums like Bissell, Dirt Devil, and Eureka. When you start to compare Sharks to bagged vacuums even bagged Hoovers they start to fall short. Sharks also have no height adjustment, I know they say they have automatic height adjustment but that means it just fixed at one height. Having no height adjustment Sharks have to divert the suction power on medium and high pile carpets just so they don't get stuck. Less suction, less cleaning.
Check out the Hoover WindTunnel Max Bagged and the Kenmore Elite 31150. Both are bagged uprights with height adjustment for good deep cleaning. A used Kirby is good for the carpet but not much else and a bit of pain on stairs.
With the brushroll on the Kirby has the airspeed for carpets but not the focused power for hard floors. I'd recommend getting a hard floor brush like this Wessel Werk or this Hoover floor tool and using it with the hose and wands. You'll need to wash the outer bag and fill tube to get rid of the smell, it's a fabric so that's normal.
Some Dyson's without height adjustment struggle on medium to high pile carpets and they don't have very aggressive brushrolls but you should clean the washable filter every 2 months and change the hepa filter in the ball once a year to make it work at it's best.
As somebody else noted, the Kenmore BU1017 is an excellent unit near that price range. If you cannot push it too far above your maximum price, the Kenmore 31140 is the trimmed version of the BU1017 with a slightly less powerful motor, a less fancy brush roll, a shorter but still pretty long cord, no dirt sensor, and so forth. Both are great machines for the price that would clean your carpet incredibly effectively. I actually currently own both models and can confirm that even the more basic 31140 can clean circles around most more expensive units including all Sharks I have owned. They clean at least as well as a Kirby, if not better. The Kenmores are certainly easier and more convenient in attachment mode.
I also happen to own a Hoover ONEPWR HEPA+ and am quite fond of it. The unit is very lightweight which is something that the Kenmores cannot boast. For a cordless machine especially, the cleaning performance is excellent. It also shares bags and various other parts with Oreck vacuum cleaners since Oreck and Hoover are now owned by the same company and there is some crossover. The main downside of the Hoover is that it has no attachments, so you would probably want a little canister for furniture, tight spaces, vehicles, and so forth.
Kenmore Elite BU1017 is a great choice and $265 after coupons:
Kenmore BU1017 Pet Friendly Lightweight Bagged Upright Beltless Vacuum Cleaner 3-Motor Power Suction with Pet Handi-Mate, Triple HEPA, Telescoping Wand, 5-Position Height Adjustment, 3 Cleaning Tools https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M2TWTQX/
The Hoover UH30301 is a solid choice if your budget is strict.
You can consider the Karcher CV300, the commercial variant of the SEBO Felix, if your budget is flexible: https://www.pwoutlet.com/Karcher-CV-300-Commercial-Upright-Vacuum-p/1.012-059.0.htm
For an everyday vacuum, I'm still a fan of the classic "8 lb Oreck XL".
Their canisters make nice handhelds as well.
I have a lot of hardwood and don't really have an issue getting the job done with these two vacuums. They're light, dead simple if you need to clean them or change a belt, and last a long time. My family has been using a variation of these two vacuums for 25+ years and they're a little cheaper than a lot of the stuff you see getting recommended around here.
What type do you have that does not go low enough. To offer another option well within your price range, the Kenmore Elite is a great budget option in terms of an upright with height adjustments. In fact, it is one of the better deals out there. It has tons of suction and airflow as well as durable build quality. I have one and like it a lot. Downsides are weight and an awkward stretch hose quite like the mentioned Hoover (neither of which bother me too much), but the cleaning performance is amazing.
Check out the George GVE370 it’s a wet/dry/extractor from NaceCare Henry Vacuum. It will spray cleaner/water and suck it up.
Ah, in that case these look like some decent bags for it:
Eureka F and G Vacuum Cleaner Bags, 9-Pack, Replacement Bag for 200, 600, 1400, 1900, 2000, 2100, 4000, 5000 Upright Vacuums, Part 52320C https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X13J1SK/
It’s hard for me to tell the exact model, but if it can take these bags, the filtration will be decent:
EnviroCare Replacement Anti-Allergen Vacuum Bags for Sanitaire Eureka Style ST Uprights 5 Pack, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JSYNGF/
Hoover ONEPWR Evolve cordless stick vac for $160, this is the normal price these go on sale for.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08749DHG1/
Miele Classic C1 Cat & Dog for $654 on Amazon, but also try applying BB&B's 20% off coupon to this model on their website or in store.
Hey, so after your comment, I was pretty solid on the Hoover T-Series Tempo. I brought it up to my girlfriend, and she wasn’t a huge fan. Mostly because she said it was ugly and “old looking” and she wants a bagless vacuum like this Hoover MAXLife. It seems like the consensus in this sub is that bagged is better than bagless. Do you have any opinion on this or any other bagless vacuums that might fit our criteria? Otherwise, she said she’d settle for the T-Series, she just wanted me to do a bit more digging before making our final decision. Ultimately, what matters most is how it performs. Not as much how it looks or anything.
Definitely consider the Kenmore Floorcare 31140 upright as well. I have one and like it a lot. It is a much tougher and more well-built unit than the Kenmore Intuition or the Hoover Tempo.
I do not recommend getting a Dyson really at all. The best thing they offer is their cordless uprights, although you will need to replace the batteries eventually. Their corded machines are not worth having at all anymore. There are much better alternatives such as the Kenmore CrossOver Max that work and are built much better than a Dyson.
If you get a Kenmore, the 31140 is the better model within your price range. The build quality and performance is far superior, though it does have a bit more weight to it. I have one and love it, though.
I tend to agree with what you’re saying. I think it’s just that most uprights have been designed to be used primarily on carpet. I’d suggest this model:
Lindhaus F5 Class A Electric Broom https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BW0CIM4/
It’s the same as the model in this video except it doesn’t have the optional power head:
Vacuum up the dirt and then use a steamer like this:
Dupray Neat Steam Cleaner Multipurpose Heavy Duty Steamer for Floors, Cars, Home Use and More. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C44DM6D/
This is about as cheap as you can go to get an effective steamer, but you can spend more to get better quality and durability. Something like this would be “top of the line”:
Dupray Tosca Steam Cleaner Commercial Steamer Made in Italy for High End Professional or Home Cleaning and Disinfection https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017V1YDZ8/
If you want a cordless stick, I think this is a better option:
LG Cordzero A9 Ultimate, Two Batteries, for Hard-Floor, Carpet, Mattress, Car (A907GMS) Cordless Stick Vacuum, Matte Grey https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07QDVLXNN/
If you like the appeal of a Shark in terms of the lift-off design, bagless dirt collection, and swivel steering, you would like the Kenmore CrossOver Max. I have owned quite a few of those NV352s and the hoses rip very easily, they topple constantly in attachment mode, the hose dangles sloppily of the back and flops all over the place when pushing the unit, and so forth. The Kenmore has a lot of the same features, but the unit is designed and built much better. As somebody who owns the Kenmore and has owned those Sharks, the quality difference is immediately noticeable. Also, if your cat or a family member has long hair, it even has a brush roll that removes easily and the end caps pop right off it once it is removed for easy cleaning. Make sure you read the manual to ensure that you know where the filters are located, how often to wash or replace them, and so forth. Keeping it clean is the key to making it last a long time.
That Hoover WindTunnel you mentioned is a pretty decent unit. The build quality is better than the Shark for certain. Bagged machines are very low maintenance and overall cleaner. Another excellent bagged machine is the Kenmore 31140. This is another model that I own and I can confirm that it is built better than the other machines that have been mentioned. They are super solid and high-performance machines for the price. This one is more expensive, but it would last you a lot longer than the Hoover.
If you're trying to save money then I think you'll be happy with the Hoover T-Series Tempo. It's only $136 right now on Amazon, which means that you could get a few years worth of HEPA bags and still come in under your budget.
https://www.amazon.com/Hoover-WindTunnel-Upright-Cleaner-UH30301/dp/B08BJX2TLC
Otherwise, if you wanted something fancier and were willing to sacrifice the hose and attachments, Hoover's got their cordless ONEPWR HEPA upright on sale for $250. Includes two batteries for 30-40 minutes of total runtime on carpet.
https://hoover.com/products/onepwr%E2%84%A2-hepa-cordless-upright-vacuum-kit
The Hoover ONEPWR Evolve would work for you. It can be used on both carpet and hard floors and it is light and compact. Keep in mind that it does not have attachments, so you may want to consider getting a separate little canister such as a Eureka Mighty Mite for furniture, cars, and so forth. The Hoover upright is worth it, though. They are great little units for what they are.
The ORECK HEPA Swivel is on sale at Amazon for $299. This is the same as the Oreck Elevate Conquer just a different model #.
For your price range and the requirements that you have, I will suggest a unit that I own and like which is the Kenmore CrossOver Max. It is like a Shark, but much more durable and high-performance. It possibly is not as small as you would like, but it would work well for cleaning your carpets, is bagless, has a "lift-off" design, swivels, and so forth. Also, the brush roll and end caps of the roller easily remove for cleaning if long hair is present. Make sure you keep the filter at the top of the bin clean. Definitely read the manual to know where the filters are and how often to clean or replace them.
Consider the Numatic Henry PetCare
Numatic/NaceCare Henry PETCARE Canister Vacuum-1.6 Gallon Capacity with Odor-Control Filter and HST0 pet Accessory kit (Green) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VHXD66W/
Sharks tend to break easily, the warranties are bad, parts are not super available, they are annoying to service, they soil their filters very quickly, and so forth. If you want a superior equivalent, a far better lift-off bagless upright is the Kenmore CrossOver Max, which is more well-built, has a multi-cyclonic filtration system, and so forth. The brush roll and end caps on it are easy to remove for cleaning.
The best upright all around under $350 is the Kenmore Elite upright. This one has the best chance of lasting twenty years. I still find ones that are around that old that work fine. They have made the same basic model for over twenty years, though the new one has many improvements such as being more powerful and lighter. With ridiculous suction and airflow at the cleaner head as well as height adjustments and rubberized wheels, it would do all your floors well. The vacuum cleaner that I use (which is used commercially) is a long discontinued bagless version of this unit and the thing is still going. I am not easy on it, either.
Lindhaus F5
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BW0CIM4/
Here’s a video on it (just ignore the parts with the electro head. That’s optional and not included with the version I linked to):
Rather than a retractable cord, you could consider the cordless Hoover ONEPWR HEPA, a lightweight upright with large HEPA bags. Includes two batteries, so runtime isn't much of an issue (20 minutes each, 40 minutes total). Performance wise, it's great on carpet and acceptable on non-delicate bare floors.
https://www.amazon.com/Hoover-Cordless-Upright-Lightweight-BH55500PC/dp/B08J4BZZJG/
For that, I would go with the Kenmore CrossOver Max instead of the Shark Vertex. It is built a lot better than the Shark and is more likely to last a longer time, but it has a lot of the same features. They also make a bagless canister if you think she would be more into that. I have both of these machines and they get my technician's seal of approval. Make sure she knows how often to wash the filters and where they are located.
I do not normally criticize other suggestions, but do not get a Dyson Ball, especially the Cinetic version. They have no filter before the motor and a "lifetime" filter after the motor which is annoying to replace. They come into local vacuum cleaner shops all the time at only a year or so old with bad motors, bad brush rolls, broken bin latches, and so forth. They are a huge waste of money. Also, it is way above your budget whereas the much better machines I suggested are comfortable within it.
You could try something like an Oreck handheld canister (~$100) and get some cloth bags for it.
https://www.amazon.com/Oreck-Odor-Fighting-Hypo-Allergenic-12-Count/dp/B005OK86MA/
Alternatively, the $60 Bissell Zing is a little less portable, but you can put the HEPA bags and exhaust filter from the Simplicity Jill on there from what I know.