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Post by deshacrafts on Sept 21, 2015 19:49:08 GMT
I need a new vacuum. I have had Dyson's for a while and really don't like the upright vacuums. I need something that can do both hard floors and carpets.
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akathy
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Post by akathy on Sept 21, 2015 19:50:14 GMT
I have a Dyson Animal canister and I love it!
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scrappinmama
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Post by scrappinmama on Sept 21, 2015 20:00:54 GMT
I have the Dyson Animal canister as well. I love it! It's pretty light, and easy to do stairs now.
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Post by birukitty on Sept 21, 2015 20:05:15 GMT
I have an old Electrolux canister vacuum and I really like it. I would love to have an updated model-that I would love! This one really needs to be replaced. I much prefer canister vacuums over uprights. This thing can do tile floors, hardwood, and carpet (not to mention other floor types) and has an array of tools that travel on it to do corners and edges and also a brush tool.
Debbie in MD.
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Post by deshacrafts on Sept 21, 2015 20:12:12 GMT
Thanks so far ladies. I really didn't want to get another Dyson.
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scrappert
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Post by scrappert on Sept 21, 2015 20:57:54 GMT
I have a Kenmore canister vac. My parents had them growing up and when I left, they gave me one. I love it. Now I have their old one. Haven't had any issues with them at all.
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Post by mrssmith on Sept 21, 2015 21:44:32 GMT
I have a Dirt Devil canister vacuum. I don't think they make my model anymore, but it's super light and has a carrying strap and a very long cord.
I have mostly hardwood floors and area rugs. It's getting a little old, so it does a better job on the floors than the rugs. I hated my upright Dyson.
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Post by bethany102399 on Sept 21, 2015 21:55:13 GMT
My mom has an electrolux, her first one lasted, I kid you not, at least 35 years. When it finally died, she replaced it with another one. I suspect I'll inherit it when she no longer can maintain her home. I have a Eureka canister that I like and use. We don't have a pet, but I do use it on the hardwoods and the carpet.
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Post by tania7424 on Sept 21, 2015 22:02:55 GMT
The old Electrolux cannister vacs are awesome. They last forever. I have a Kenmore cannister vacuum and really like it. I believe it's the Progressive. I also have a Bissell stick vac that's great for my hard floors. It doesn't even have a beater bar. I can also remove the stick handle and roller bar attachment and it's a dustbuster essentially. I think I paid maybe $26 for it at Walmart.
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Post by leannec on Sept 21, 2015 22:19:14 GMT
Why don't you want another Dyson  I have a Dyson canister ... it's my second because we have lot's of animals and I'd never have anything else ... it picks up every.little.thing.  I joke that I have a love affair with my Dyson  |
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scrappinwithoutpeas
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Sept 21, 2015 22:40:04 GMT
Another Miele canister owner here. I love it! We've had it for about 12 years and never had a problem with it. We don't have pets, unless dust bunnies count  so I can't vouch for how it does with animal hair. But it works great on my old carpet, area rugs, even HW floors. Even with the expense, I'd still buy the same one all over again. (But I'm glad I don't have to, since this one is still going strong!) |
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Post by trixiecat on Sept 22, 2015 11:10:26 GMT
Which Dyson canister animal vac do you have? I am in the market also. I have a Kenmore currently and it does a fairly good job. But it seems I am replacing them every two years or so. I need to find a canister that can handle all of our pet hair.
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Post by baslp on Sept 22, 2015 11:15:48 GMT
I found mine heavy and awkward to maneuver . Storage was also an issue.
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Post by mama2three on Sept 22, 2015 11:18:04 GMT
The old Electrolux cannister vacs are awesome. They last forever. I have a Kenmore cannister vacuum and really like it. I believe it's the Progressive. I also have a Bissell stick vac that's great for my hard floors. It doesn't even have a beater bar. I can also remove the stick handle and roller bar attachment and it's a dustbuster essentially. I think I paid maybe $26 for it at Walmart. I agree on the Electrolux. They do last forever. My MIL has one that we use at a vacation cabin. It is at least 60 yrs old and still going strong. It's big and heavy and I hate it, but it works just fine. |
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Post by just PEAchy on Sept 22, 2015 11:46:15 GMT
I hated my Dyson animal canister. I found it very awkward to use, especially for just regular room vacuuming. I'm so glad it almost stopped working, lol. The canister and attachments still work, but the main brush head stopped rotating. I had it 4 years. I just bought a Shark lift off upright and I like it so much better.
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Post by stormycat on Sept 22, 2015 12:00:47 GMT
I hated my Dyson animal canister. I found it very awkward to use, especially for just regular room vacuuming. I'm so glad it almost stopped working, lol. The canister and attachments still work, but the main brush head stopped rotating. I had it 4 years. I just bought a Shark lift off upright and I like it so much better. I know you hate it but, have you looked at the brush head at all? I have to clean mine out fairly often. I apparently shed hair like you wouldn't believe. i have to lay it down and take scissors and cut the hair from around the brush. I do love that vacuum though. I have beat the heck out of that thing. I have 7 cats and vacuum daily. I also had a leak in our spare room, which brought down the popcorn ceiling and some drywall and it go all that up as well. I have had it for at least 10 years, and will never go back to any old vacuum. |
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Post by just PEAchy on Sept 22, 2015 12:09:56 GMT
I hated my Dyson animal canister. I found it very awkward to use, especially for just regular room vacuuming. I'm so glad it almost stopped working, lol. The canister and attachments still work, but the main brush head stopped rotating. I had it 4 years. I just bought a Shark lift off upright and I like it so much better. I know you hate it but, have you looked at the brush head at all? I have to clean mine out fairly often. I apparently shed hair like you wouldn't believe. i have to lay it down and take scissors and cut the hair from around the brush. I do love that vacuum though. I have beat the heck out of that thing. I have 7 cats and vacuum daily. I also had a leak in our spare room, which brought down the popcorn ceiling and some drywall and it go all that up as well. I have had it for at least 10 years, and will never go back to any old vacuum. My dd and I both have long hair and I did clean it out regularly. It could probably be repaired, but since I didn't like it anyway, I got the Eureka. I do still use the Dyson in my basement with the other attachments. |
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Post by peace on Sept 22, 2015 12:23:59 GMT
I have a Miele, too. LOVE IT!!!
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Post by eastcoastpea on Sept 22, 2015 14:04:47 GMT
I have a Hoover which is great for me. It's the orange one. It's easy to carry, fits well on a stair, easy to change bags.
I don't use attachments. We have vinyl in bathroom. Other seven rooms are wood floor. One rug in the parlor and small one by the back door.
The only drawback is that I have to buy the bags online. Online shopping isn't my thing.
Good luck with your search. I hope you'll post a review on whatever you buy.
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Post by likescarrots on Sept 22, 2015 15:39:43 GMT
I have the shark rotator 3 in 1 lift away. It can be used as an upright or a canister- or it can be carried without a base. I prefer a canister vacuum but we have a mix of wood and carpet so this works well for us. It is much cheaper and lighter weight than a Dyson, and i have been happy with it! I bought it with a coupon at bed bath and beyond.
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Post by Bitchy Rich on Sept 22, 2015 17:52:53 GMT
This is going to make me sound like a weirdo. My mom always had a canister vac when we were growing up. I hated that thing. Always so jealous of other people who had the uprights. They looked so fun to use. Not like ours, where you had to tug that stupid box around behind you.
I've always bought uprights as a adult and I love to vacuum. I have a Shark now and I really love that thing.
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so I can't vouch for how it does with animal hair. But it works great on my old carpet, area rugs, even HW floors. Even with the expense, I'd still buy the same one all over again. (But I'm glad I don't have to, since this one is still going strong!)
