What's a good vacuum cleaner to buy?

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infinity ag
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No pets. Not on a budget, I want something good. I don't mind spending some money to get some good features and quality. This is for home use. Carpet and hard wood.

I am looking to retire my old Shark vacuum cleaner and it is 14 years old.
vmiaptetr
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Miele
Apache
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Our Miele is the best I've ever had. Great product
infinity ag
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Apache said:

Our Miele is the best I've ever had. Great product

Never heard of it so thanks to you and vmiaptetr.
Which model is good for home use? Any good features to keep in mind? I have not looked into this for 14 years so maybe vacuums these days can drive and cook meals also?
Aggie Dad 26
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Didn't Shark stop making vacs? Love mine
infinity ag
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Aggie Dad 26 said:

Didn't Shark stop making vacs? Love mine

I still see Shark vacs on Amazon. I love mine too, but it is time to buy a new one. My default is to buy Shark but looking to see if there is anything else.
FIDO*98*
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Nothing better than a Miele canister for suction and function. Nothing more of a PITA to use

Our housekeeper uses our Miele, but I use the Shark in between. Can't stand dragging that stupid thing around
AggieArchitect04
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Your mom sucks pretty good.
vmiaptetr
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https://www.mieleusa.com/e/canister-vacuum-cleaners-compact-c1-homecare-powerline-scao3-autumn-red-10850050-p

This is the one we have. You can't order them online, and I don't believe you'll find them in a big box store. Not sure your location, but if you're in BCS, head over to Sew Vac City and they can give you a rundown on the difference between models. I'd say mine is a "middle of the road" model, but it works great for us.
Animal Eight 84
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We have a 30+ year old Kirby. Gets floor clean still going strong. Old school built in America like a tank.
Can't vouch for 2024 models.

Bought it from a door to door salesman back in the day. Price was negotiable.

https://www.kirby.com/shop/kirby-avalir-2-vacuum/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADbdFxp8qGK-yMoXhrdzoWutb6-ue&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2ou2BhCCARIsANAwM2E8f3Zq0Uv2PzerUOaLVRMh9-zVNlDhxFEtCGM2t6WQathSZOcCqBgaAiTnEALw_wcB
NoahAg
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I'd recommend Consuella Sanchez but I don't want her getting hired away. She also dusts, does dishes, and laundry.
Ragnar Danneskjoldd
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oreck is the industry standard as of 1994
cryption
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We love our Shark Navigator and our Brittany was a shedding machine
General Jack D. Ripper
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Can t speak for new Kirby's but our 1990s Legend is amazing. We take it in for a tuneup/repair every 2 years or so. Costs a little bit but the thing keeps on going.
Teslag
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Best vacuum we ever got was getting rid of all carpet in the house
IIIHorn
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If you take a vacuum cleaner in for repeated repairs do you claim that it sucks or not?
agnerd
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Cheapo corded Hoover that still has bags. Going on 20 year in my house.
Sea Speed
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vmiaptetr said:

Miele


First, last and best answer. Don't settle. Ours is effing awesome and I am glad we splurged because it's a champ. Plus, your wife can pick out some color she likes.
Sea Speed
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This is the one we have. We specifically chose bagless canister. I think we have had it 3 years now. Found it through Walmart marketplace of all places for something like $450.

Miele Blizzard CX1 Turbo Team Bagless Canister Vacuum, Tech Blue - Portable, Household https://a.co/d/aDY93mc
Aggie Dad 26
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Teslag said:

Best vacuum we ever got was getting rid of all carpet in the house


You don't have any area rugs?

T&Ps for your feet
IIIHorn
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Aggie Dad 26 said:

Teslag said:

Best vacuum we ever got was getting rid of all carpet in the house


You don't have any area rugs?

T&Ps for your feet


De agony of defeet?
infinity ag
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Sea Speed said:

vmiaptetr said:

Miele


First, last and best answer. Don't settle. Ours is effing awesome and I am glad we splurged because it's a champ. Plus, your wife can pick out some color she likes.

Could you please share your model number?
Sea Speed
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I posted the Amazon link above
duff el pud
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La Bamba
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Animal Eight 84 said:

We have a 30+ year old Kirby. Gets floor clean still going strong. Old school built in America like a tank.
Can't vouch for 2024 models.

Bought it from a door to door salesman back in the day. Price was negotiable.

https://www.kirby.com/shop/kirby-avalir-2-vacuum/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADbdFxp8qGK-yMoXhrdzoWutb6-ue&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2ou2BhCCARIsANAwM2E8f3Zq0Uv2PzerUOaLVRMh9-zVNlDhxFEtCGM2t6WQathSZOcCqBgaAiTnEALw_wcB


We bought one in like 2016 or 2017 and still going strong. You're right in that it's built like a tank. Only thing is it's a pain in the ass to carry to a second floor. If I don't do it my wife just won't carry it up.
Teslag
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Aggie Dad 26 said:

Teslag said:

Best vacuum we ever got was getting rid of all carpet in the house


You don't have any area rugs?

T&Ps for your feet


Nope. Also forced the wife to make the two labs be outside only dogs. No more pet hair either.
UTExan
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Teslag said:

Best vacuum we ever got was getting rid of all carpet in the house

Amen.
Never understood the rationale for a carpet in a warm/ hot climate.
We have a Riccar for area rugs.
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PanzerAggie06
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We have a Dyson. Spendy but it works like a champ.
The Fife
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Kirby, I had to look up mine is because I had no clue, but it was made in 1967 or 68 and still kicking ass!

A wheel on it broke a couple of years ago but you can replace it with 2 minutes and a screwdriver.
Gil Renard
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Teslag said:

Best vacuum we ever got was getting rid of all carpet in the house


There it is
Decay
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We tiled the whole house except for bedrooms. I could never
infinity ag
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PanzerAggie06 said:

We have a Dyson. Spendy but it works like a champ.

How's Dyson better than a Shark?
anaggieshusband
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Oreck sold the name.
But, David vacuums is the new Oreck....they suck
infinity ag
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anaggieshusband said:

Oreck sold the name.
But, David vacuums is the new Oreck....they suck

Oh so that is what happened... I had an Oreck in my town and they became David's vacuums. I believe they shut down. Bad reviews.
FatZilla
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How did no one mention buying a wife?
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