OT Dyson vacuum cleaners

[rwsaunders]

The Hoover died after 24 years of service; the last 7-10 on life support. Being a new-age sensitive Forumite, I thought it was a good idea not to place a new vacuum cleaner under the tree for Mrs. RW. I was wondering if the Dyson's as good as they claim or is it just hype.

[SadieKate]

Love mine. Never clogs and cleans stuff out of the carpeting you never knew was there.

Why would the vacuum be for the Missus and not for you?

[Ken Robb]

don't be a rabble-rouser SK. They probably share the duty---right?

[Pastashop]

more better

[SadieKate]

Let's vote by the least annoying commercial . . . .

[rwsaunders]

Originally Posted by Ken Robb

don't be a rabble-rouser SK. They probably share the duty---right?

Precisely Ken. I am a well-trained Stepford husband.

[ti_boi]

Have owned two Dysons (Animal Model)....powerful...not completely bullet proof though as both seem to have 'died' over time...Would recommend them though I guess. They aint cheap...I now have an electrolux which I like --

[William]

Originally Posted by rwsaunders

The Hoover died after 24 years of service; the last 7-10 on life support. Being a new-age sensitive Forumite, I thought it was a good idea not to place a new vacuum cleaner under the tree for Mrs. RW. I was wondering if the Dyson's as good as they claim or is it just hype.

Similar situation. We've been using a Simplicity that has been a champ for many years. But it's getting to the point of replacing and I was wondering about the Dyson's myself. I'm curious about other's expiences with the D's. Are they as good as they claim? Will they suck up a Squirrel???.....




William

[saab2000]

Miele

[tmanley]

I'll know more about them after the wife opens it for Christmas (among other gifts...)

[Mike748]

We have:

Oreck XL. Light, simple, easy to use, does hard floors and carpet (<1yr old). Downstairs vacuum.

Filter Queen / Princess III. Still great after 20 years. Only drawback is dragging along the canister... doesn't roll that well on carpet. Upstairs vacuum.

Spending big bucks on vacuums makes it easier to justify spending bigger bucks on bicycles.

[Bruce K]

We had Kirby that we bought after an in home demo. Very pricey but it worked like a champ and lasted 18 years.

It was replaced by a Dyson about a year and a half ago that so far has been more than satisfactory.

But that said, we don't have much carpet in the house but we do have a dog who sheds a fair amount and 3 cats.

BK

[93legendti]

Originally Posted by saab2000

Miele

We have 2 of these and they have been very good.

[Ken Robb]

we got a Miele cannister w/power head that Leslie loves and I think is OK. Consumer Reports recently did a big test on vacuums which you may be able to find on-line or certainly at your library. No one machine is best at everythign so you have to check how various machines perform the tasks most important to you. One eye-opener for us was their report on the big negatives of bag-less cleaners in general. When you dump the dust cannister lots of dust and/or microscopic waste gets fluffed back into the air and it's particularly nasty for the person doing the dumping.
They also rated how clean each machine's exhaust air is. Some have HEPA filters on their exhausts to keep teeny nasty particles from blowing right through the vacuum and back into the air.

Interestingly the best overall performers were far from the most expensive.

[avalonracing]

But Dirt Devil has the best slogan ever:

"Put the power of an upright in the palm of your hand"