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The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: 2004 Nov. - 2005 Jan.: Buyers Banter (ARCHIVES): Vacuum cleaner users admin

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Jagger

Monday, January 05, 2004 - 1:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yes Lucy that was the one I saw advertised, I had never heard of it before that commercial and I was wondering if this was a new revelution in the vacuuming world.

Landi

Monday, January 05, 2004 - 1:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
actually a dyson is incredible in its sucking ability (i could insert a really bad joke here right now about the difference between a hoover and a harley - but i don't wanna get <Mod hd>!). also the meiles and the riccars are quite incredible. we found out if you have a dealer they can usually get you quite a good price on one of them - our riccar was supposed to be $699 and we got it for $499. personally i told my husband this was an outrageous price for a vacuum. and his reaction was... "what's the difference if i buy 1 of those crappy vacuums at $200 every year or i pay more and get a vacuum that lasts at least 5-10 years and i end up paying less in the long run"

Lumbele

Monday, January 05, 2004 - 1:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Jagger, I have seen that commercial, too and am wondering how the heck that "vacuum" gets the dirt out if it has "no suction".

Recently I needed a replacement vacuum in a hurry. DH brought home the DirtDevil vacuum (I wnated an upright this time). What a PAIN!!! All the "fluff" and dust clings to the filter and in order to get it all off we have to go outside, extend our arms to the utmost to avoid the dust cloud as much as possible, bang the thing like crazy and when the worst is off we use an old paintbrush to get the rest of the dirt out. Emptying it inside just forces you to vacuum/dust all over again. The onboard attachments are pretty good, but I am still trying to figure out how to prevent the body of the vacuum from knocking me in the butt while using them. It sucks ;) like a charm though.

P.S. If you are switching to an upright, remember those stinkers won't fit under beds and other low furniture either.

Grooch

Monday, January 05, 2004 - 2:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Lumbele, I use the wet/vac to clean the filter. If you have one, it only takes 10 seconds to clean it.

Lumbele

Monday, January 05, 2004 - 2:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Been there, done that a few times, too, Momma Grooch, but wet/vac is not in a convenient spot (don't ask.LOL). Just didn't expect to need a second vac to clean the first one. ACKKKKKKKKKKK!

Janfts

Monday, January 05, 2004 - 4:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just bought a Kenmore Quick Clean (bagless, 12 amps) and LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Got it on sale for $59.99 and it's the best 60 bucks i've spent in years. I've had Eurekas and Dirt Devils in the past but with a long haired cat that loves to get in his litterbox 500 times a day, nothing could get my carpet feeling and looking really clean. This does it! The amperage and dual suction is the key.

Ketchuplover

Monday, January 05, 2004 - 6:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thank you very much everyone. I only ask becuz my fantom vac(original model) isn't picking up anything. There's a little piece of white plastic tubing that's worn out. I'd have to send it in to get it fixed,and that it'll happen when hell freezes over :)

Are there places that fix vacuums even if they don't sell that particular brand?

I do have an Eureka(bag.old.) that I'm using as my back up.

GO PACKERS!! :)

Lucy

Monday, January 05, 2004 - 7:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ketchuplover, Years ago I was having problems with my Hoover self propelled vac, and I took it to a vacuum repair shop (all models). They basically told me that it couldn't be fixed and that I was welcome to leave it there for disposal. Well, I didn't really trust what they were telling me so I took it to an authorized Hoover repair shop and they were able to fix the problem. The vacuum is still working today.

Cinder

Monday, January 05, 2004 - 9:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am on my second Hoover. My new one is the V2 windtunnel. It suctions from two sides. My only complaint about both Hoovers is that I have had to learn how to take them apart and unclog them sometimes. There was nothing really wrong with the first one- but I didn't let the packers pack it- and then there was no room in the car for it- so I gave it to my mom- who gave me a gift card to Best Buy to buy a new one.
I laughed when Tabby said she had to ducttape the hole. On my first one I had to do that when I DID use the attachments.
I also have a Hoover carpet cleaner. Its does on OK job- better than having to rent one. However- nothing tops a good carpet cleaning by a company- but that is too expensive to do unless you absolutly have to.

Tabbyking

Monday, January 05, 2004 - 10:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
i'm with Janfts and i will be looking for a kenmore vac. sounds like my old one from sears that couldn't be beat! i do like my oreck upright (not fancy, no attachments) because it has a low front and can go under a lot of my furniture, but it sounds like a jumbo jet taxiing for take-off! i sure hope to find a deal as Janfts seemed to!

Herckleperckle

Tuesday, January 06, 2004 - 12:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
KL, call your local Sears Repair Shop. They may fix other models.

Janfts

Tuesday, January 06, 2004 - 11:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Tabbyking-Sears has been running their sale on them since Christmas, was still in our Sunday sales flyer here (Ohio), hope you have it wherever you are too. It's a #33721....although it's "sister" model (#33720) is the exact same thing. Good luck! You won't regret it :)

Twinkie
Member

09-24-2002

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 6:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ok, I know I'm the leading authority here on Kirby vacs because I started out selling them and ended up being a field supervisor and teacher for them. So I've run across every kind of vaccuum on the market. From my experience, Dirt Devil is the absolute worse. Everything else is mid to pretty bad. Except the Kirby. They are real self propelled ( not just propelled forward and you have to pull back) and come with the best carpet shampooer on the market. No steam clean that soaks your carpet but a nearly dry clean that you can walk on right away. And Kirby's last FOREVER.

They are expensive ( they will tell you $1800 but don't budge until they get down to $900). And if you are willing to take a repo that has been totally overhauled you can get one for $600 but with no warranty. But you didn't hear that from me.

Hippyt
Member

09-10-2001

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 6:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yeah,Dirt Devils suck!

Lumbele
Member

07-12-2002

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 6:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Amen, Hippy and Twinkie!

Teachmichigan
Member

07-22-2001

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 10:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hey Twinkie...in three days I'm moving to a house with central vac....want to sell my used Kirby for me???

Twinkie
Member

09-24-2002

Friday, February 13, 2004 - 2:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Sorry hon. I've been out of that business for many years.

Teachmichigan
Member

07-22-2001

Friday, February 13, 2004 - 10:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I have no idea what to do with the darn thing. It runs great...but who wants to store an EXTRA vacuum??? If I take it to a Kirby dealer would they sell it "second hand" for me? I also thought I might just stick a classified ad in after the move...we've got more than just a Kirby to "unload"!

Tabbyking
Member

03-11-2002

Saturday, February 14, 2004 - 12:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
we got 75 bucks for a 1976 (blue bag) kirby in 1996 at a garage sale. we even had the original instructions, etc., to go with.

Twiggyish
Member

08-14-2000

Saturday, February 14, 2004 - 6:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just bought a Kenmore vacuum today. It has direct drive and almost runs itself. It has all sorts of gizmos and gadgets which we haven't tried yet...and it's a nice purple (aubergine)color =)

Jagger
Member

08-07-2002

Sunday, February 15, 2004 - 8:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Has anyone tried the Oreck brand vacuum? I see advertisements for them all the time, it's the one with the guy lifting the bowling ball. Anyone own one of these?

Noodle
Member

05-08-2004

Sunday, July 04, 2004 - 12:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
oh the fantom was the greatest machine, so sad they went bankrupt. i'd love to hear opinions of former fantom users on hoover wind tunnel which i think is not as great a machine. i need to get another one and have been eyeing the dyson animal...wish i could find a sale!!

Ketchuplover
Member

08-30-2000

Saturday, July 10, 2004 - 7:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Fantom went bankrupt?????????????

Emmy
Member

05-05-2004

Saturday, July 10, 2004 - 7:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I tried an Oreck and wow did it suck. I thought it was too much $ to spend on a vacuum, though. I'm pretty happy with my Hoover Wind Tunnel. I really like the long cord, the on-board attachments and the way I can go from carpet to tile. Problem: Too many plastic parts that break. Have to get replacements. Do you like bagless or bags?

Seamonkey
Member

09-07-2000

Saturday, July 10, 2004 - 8:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Teach, go to http://www.freecycle.org and join a group in your area, then post an OFFER email for the vaccuum and it will probably be claimed by someone very quickly.


I own two vacs, one for each floor of my condo..

One is an Electrolux which is certainly a good vaccuum and the other is a Kenmore that frankly I think is far more intuitive to use.. on off switch right in the handle, handle disengages from the power head using the foot.. far less bending.. no unplugging of the power head. I've been very happy with the Kenmore.


Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Monday, October 11, 2004 - 10:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Anyone have a Dyson? Are they really that good?