Using an ElectroLux for the past 8 years, machine now more than 50 years old. Look back, to the before times...

Thank you for the reply. I def have thought about my parents old Kenmore and wished “they made them like they used to”.

Check out Sebo. I have an E3 and really like it. Bags seem like a step backwards from bagless but after switching from a Dyson I'll never go back.

Check out this list for other recommendations:

https://www.reddit.com/r/VacuumCleaners/wiki/recommendedvacuums?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

One of the top Reddit AMAs of all time was given by a vacuum repair tech. He recommends Miele hands down:

https://www.reddit.com/r/VacuumCleaners/comments/q01cre/vacuum_recommendations/

https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/7gmsoe/iama_reddits_own_vacuum_repair_tech_with_a_very/

This. We have had a Miele for the last 15 years and still works like a dream.

The entry level products are Chinese made, I'd stay away from those.

Have had 3 Miele’s. Hate them

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Good to know thank you

Dyson cordless is one of the best purchases I have ever made!! I vacuum way more than I ever did, and it really SUCKS! No joke. Dyson set the bar pretty high.

We also have a Sebo. About 8 years old now and going strong.

I have a V6 but it had the floor attachment on and it fell over. I’m seeing I might be able to replace that part. I think I still might want to get a corded vacuum as the battery life really wasn’t that great. But thank you for your reply

Shark duo vertex I've had a working shark vacuum for 10 years with zero issues

We have no idea. We don't have a budget. You choose vacuums based on floor type and we don't know what floor type(s) you have.

Just make sure that bag is secure. I blew the motor on one and it was about 700 to fix.

I got a ZeroG a few years ago and it’s been fantastic

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Mostly hardwood floors w some low pile area rugs

Our home survived the 2017 tubs fire in Santa Rosa. I bought a proteam commercial grade HEPA backpack vacuum cleaner to clean up afterwards. I love it, will never go back to a canister floor design. It was around $400 back then.

I was gonna say - anything but Dyson! Had two, they both broke. Powerful, but fragile.

Old hoovers are still maintainable, and commercial-grade Miele's are supposedly very good.

Having said that, I've had my Dewalt shop vac for a decade without trouble. It's remarkably difficult to kill a construction site shop vac.

My wife says I'm a redneck for using it around the house, but she always ends up using it when her 'civilized' ones break.

Bought a Miele on a Reddit recommandation, it's solid after 9 years, no problems. I've killed many vacuums (4 in one year once) but not this one yet.

I sucked up a sports sock the other day and it was ok.

I'd have preferred bagless to reduce expenses but I just empty the bag and reuse a few times and it's still fine.

Check out a Riccar, my parents bought one back in 2002. They're still using it. I've had a Shark for coming up on 7 years now and it's still running strong.

My parents new Electrolux vacuum lasted about a year and a half, just past the warranty. Comparing that to their old Electrolux which was downgraded to the garage they nearly brought it back inside

I love my Mighty Mite. Have had it 5 years so far.

A Kirby if you can find one. We bought a used one off Facebook for $150 with all attachments 10 years ago and it’s amazing. The thing is probably 25 years old and works perfectly. Nothing is plastic on the thing and it’s a tank. It also uses bags, which in my opinion is less mess than those canister vacuums.

They are extremely heavy and toting it around while vacuuming is a pain, runs over the cord, gets tangled up etc.. if you don’t mind that, then make sure you get one with a power head. As the ones without power head are useless. Also if you have animals, they tend to start stinking within a year. Then every time you start the vacuum the whole house smells.

Then you want a vacuum that you can turn off the beater brush as needed as smooth floors want suction alone. This is the metric of purchase. BIFL brands include Miele, Riccar and Simplicity as the biggies. The Miele S7/U1 is an upright with a handle switch to turn off the beater....we've had two for over a decade. They can be had for a song via eBay or at your local vacuum cleaner store as a used model for savings.

Miele Triflex, amazing vaccum, had it for 2 years and no issues.

V6 was a long time ago, battery life has definitely improved. I’m still happy with my Dyson V8 4 years later but plan to upgrade and pass it on to my sister. You can also replace the batteries I think.

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Ask any vacuum repair tech and they'll tell you that they get more Dysons than any other brand. They were decent 20+ years ago, now they're just a broken motor waiting to happen. Cheap bastards.

I have had a Miele for seven years now and it is still amazing. I have a bunch of kids and two pets and use it almost daily. Before my Miele I would burn through vacuums like crazy.

I am not really sure why another poster said that it smells when they turn it on. You can buy replacement filters and such. We have the one with HEPA filters and it is amazing. Maybe theirs is just a different design or something. We haven't had any problem with that at all.

Am I the only one who swears by a built in?

While I appreciate technology, shoulders wear out after 2-3 heavy duty vacuums.

I am still rocking a 80's Kirby Vacuum. The kirby salesman came to my house and offered to compare it to a newer model and it was still (Almost) just as powerful as the newer lighter one.

It's a fucking tank but I'm guessing I still got another 5 years in it and when it breaks I will get a new one.

Why are we the only ones recommending kirby? This is r/BuyItForLife right?

Kirby's are expensive but they last for fucking ever and are top performers. The older models are a little heavy but the newer one the salesmen brought over was pretty light (comparatively). Also you can take it for a tune up to get it running back in top shape every couple of years.

I know for me, the battery life is super dependent on keeping the filter clean, makes a huge difference. It is washable with water and should be done once a month.

Also, running on non-max mode works pretty well, and is super important to use the bare floor attachment for bare floors and the other one for carpet. I could see if the whole house was carpet the battery would have less runtime. And of course, keeping that filter clean is so, so important!

As a former housekeeper I would say an Eureka boss canister . It’s the best for hardwood floors and does carpet too . It’s a canister model and the hose is extra long . Under furniture and beds is no problem.

Yeah I don’t why they’re not in the discussion. Probably has to do with the sales model and the fact that less people know about them. My mother in law has been using the same on for 40 years now. They’re literally generational hand me downs and they require almost no maintenance.

Why do you keep buying them?

• Miele 1 - Given to us by family abroad
• Miele 2 - Moved stateside and bought a new one because my wife swore it was good and we got a really good deal on it
• Miele 3 - Back living abroad, very few vacuum options here besides Miele

I replaced my Dyson with a Miele, absolutely love it

Got someone’s old one for free. It literally changed the scale of what i assume to be “vacuumable” after it cleared out a gap in my floor the depth and width for my pinky to fit. No other vacuum over the years has done more than take a little off the top.

You are limiting the sucking power of a vacuum ALOT when it's cordless, and the battery (an expensive part) is quickly deteriorating every time you use it, specifically since a vacuum uses a lot of power. Definitely stay away from cordless, unless it's something you absolutely need.

Definitely prefer SEBO over Meile, their both A+ on quality but SEBO replacement parts and bags are significantly cheaper. 10 year warranty too.

I think the SEBO X4 or X7 are probably my favorite vacuums. They're compact, relatively light, and more easily maintained than Miele vacuums.

Miele and Electrolux. They last longer than marriage 😆 and are well worth the cost. We just upgraded to Miele for my allergies and my only regret is not doing it sooner.

You can get both used and reconditioned from local repair stores.

Rainbow. We are using an 80s Rainbow vacuum at the house. Impressive machine.

I also have an E and it is fantastic. Bagged vacuums are (accounting to those who know more than me) much better at containing dust than bagless. That said, there is something so satisfying about seeing how much crap you vacuum up!

Go watch AvE on YouTube. He's a Canadian fella who ~brakes~ takes things apart and tells you if they are any good. He tore apart one of the battery Dyson's once.

I read this Reddit 10 years ago!! I bought the Miele as a result and never looked back. In fact it’s what turned me onto Reddit to begin with.

> built in

You mean, piping in the walls connected to a hoover in the basement? Well, if I were to build a new house then that could be a consideration, but it's pretty damn hard to do in an existing home - especially if it's an apartment or a rental...!

Not hard to do In existing homes, I've done it twice. About $1500USD.

Apartment and rentals, I understand, but they are a very lightweight workhorse. A hose about 20' long, and an electric beater bar.

RTings talks about this page in their recent video.

Yeah, I hate canister vacuums because I hate dragging the canister behind me.

My friends bagless Dyson also makes his whole house smell because of his dog so I don't think that's an issue unique to any brand. You can get carbon bags for some vacuums that supposedly help with odors.

Interesting to know about the Dyson! One of the reasons I was going to buy one was the appeal of being able to put all the tubes and plastic components into the sink for a good soak and cleaning in hopes that it wouldn’t stink. Have had our roomba for a year and surprisingly it doesn’t smell at all, limited use case and more supplemental than a real vacuum replacement but still. Curious as to why some stink with animals and others not.

That same friend's Roomba also does not smell, but it has an auto empty dock which sucks the Roomba's contents into a vacuum bag and that does smell for the ~10 seconds it runs but the smell dissipates since it runs for such a short time.