can someone help me pick out a good vacuum cleaner?

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: flunky nassau
Despite what Consumer Reports said, I have this:

http://www.amazon.com/Dyson-Al...-Cleaner/dp/B000NDBIW8



I love it! A thing of pure beauty. I love how you can see everything that gets sucked up swirl around in the canister.

And the best part is how easy it is to quickly disassemble and clean! Amazing. Welcome to heaven, welcome to the Dyson experience.

 

[flunky nassau]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: flunky nassau
Despite what Consumer Reports said, I have this:

http://www.amazon.com/Dyson-Al...-Cleaner/dp/B000NDBIW8



I love it! A thing of pure beauty. I love how you can see everything that gets sucked up swirl around in the canister.

And the best part is how easy it is to quickly disassemble and clean! Amazing. Welcome to heaven, welcome to the Dyson experience.

Oh, & lemme mention how the head swivels around, so you can vacuum in an effortless snake-like slither around the house. & the thing is so light too.

yes. heaven.

If you ever needed a reason to not study for your exams, or write that paper, this is it.

 

[CorCentral]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
you heard wrong.
dyson is never a top scorer in consumer reports. it has good perception altering marketing/image yes. but it doesn't translate into performance or value for dollar.

Consumer reports has never been right on anything.

There is only one vacuum, it's name is dyson and it is the one that rules them all. Nothing can even come close to it. PLUS! It never loses suction.

So, a company out there that does'nt except advertising money, buys it's own products to test, relies on us to send in money to support them and is 100% Independent............................. Why would they knock a product for being a piece of crap if it isn't? For example........ Sharper Image Ionic Breeze! Did'nt they file for bankruptcy soon after CR said their product was CRAP??

Spidey, go buy a fucking Eureka Boss and test the damn thing if you don't believe me. Eureka SUCKS more than Dyson.

If anyone reading this wants to dig a bit, find the other thread about vacuums where Spidey never answers me on the BET!


EDIT: Eureka 4870

 

[BoomerD]

Originally posted by: moshquerade
another vote for Dyson here.

Here too. Best dammed vacuum we've owned in 33+ years of marriage.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: CorCentral
If anyone reading this wants to dig a bit, find the other thread about vacuums where Spidey never answers me on the BET!


EDIT: Eureka 4870

Why would I want to use that? It has no power tool, no 25 foot hose, no pure simplicity and joy to use?

Dyson - wanna switch to hose and attachment? Lift, click, done.

Plus why would one want a bagged vacuum? Messy, dirty, pain in the ass. Listen, vacuuming with the dyson really is heaven - so easy, so quick, so clean. It's beyond amazing.

 

[CorCentral]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: CorCentral
If anyone reading this wants to dig a bit, find the other thread about vacuums where Spidey never answers me on the BET!


EDIT: Eureka 4870

Why would I want to use that? It has no power tool, no 25 foot hose, no pure simplicity and joy to use?

Dyson - wanna switch to hose and attachment? Lift, click, done.

Because it's better? 25foot hose?....... I'll take a long power cord over long hose anyday!

Eureka- wanna' switch to hose/attachment? Turn dial, DONE!

 

[spidey07]

Fine, I'll pick up that vac for upstairs. Will report later.

I have two flights of stairs and plenty of pets and really the dyson is such a pure pleasure to use. I never thought I'd be thrilled by a vacuum cleaner as it was always work, the Dyson isn't work - it's bing, bang, boom, done.

I can tell you this, with a bagged vacuum I'm going to be changing bags a WHOLE lot. I normally empty the dyson once per floor.

 

[CorCentral]

Originally posted by: spidey07
Fine, I'll pick up that vac for upstairs. Will report later.

I have two flights of stairs and plenty of pets and really the dyson is such a pure pleasure to use. I never thought I'd be thrilled by a vacuum cleaner as it was always work, the Dyson isn't work - it's BING, bang, boom, done.

Spidey, I'm not being an ass here. Your HD type threads are very informative, but you are wrong here pilgrim.
Oh, Bing Crosby is great!


I would'nt suggest the Eureka on stairs, I'll admit that.

 

[lightstar]

Eureka Optima Lightweight Upright $59 @ target

 

[Squisher]

Top rated vacuums according to Consumer Reports

 

[flunky nassau]

Originally posted by: spidey07
Fine, I'll pick up that vac for upstairs. Will report later.

I have two flights of stairs and plenty of pets and really the dyson is such a pure pleasure to use. I never thought I'd be thrilled by a vacuum cleaner as it was always work, the Dyson isn't work - it's bing, bang, boom, done.

I can tell you this, with a bagged vacuum I'm going to be changing bags a WHOLE lot. I normally empty the dyson once per floor.

don't do it! how much better can a eureka possibly be? will it pick up 1.2 billion pieces of dust as opposed to 1.1 billion pieces? just run to dyson over the same spot again to pick up that 0.1 billion it missed the first time.


just think about how messy that bag will be, then think about what you need to do to empty that dyson canister:

1) push button to release canister
2) walk canister over to trash can
3) press button to release bottom of canister & everything comes out
4) close canister
5) place back onto canister-holder

yes, bing, bang, boom

 

[CorCentral]

Originally posted by: Squisher
Top rated vacuums according to Consumer Reports

Finally, someone posts the ratings

 

[soccerballtux]

Originally posted by: Nitemare
Lots of people like Dyson, but I'm happy with my Eureka

just got a consumer reports which says Dyson had the fewest failures.

 

[imported_yovonbishop]

Originally posted by: Nitemare
Woot has a refurbed Dyson on there fairly frequently. I believe it is about 250.

My fiance and I ended up with a Dyson (one exclusive to Target stores, it's red and grey - the same vacuum as the Dyson Animal but without the one attachment. Fiance's parents have the Animal because they have a sheltie - so hair is an issue. That thing never clogs and gets up ALL the hair). His mom picked it up at Target on clearance for $199.00 marked down from $400. She had some discount on it as well (a coupon or something) and ended up getting it for $180. Great deal and it's an amazing vacuum. I love it. Easy to use, functional, and VERY easy to clean.

 

[CorCentral]

Originally posted by: flunky nassau

Originally posted by: spidey07
Fine, I'll pick up that vac for upstairs. Will report later.

I have two flights of stairs and plenty of pets and really the dyson is such a pure pleasure to use. I never thought I'd be thrilled by a vacuum cleaner as it was always work, the Dyson isn't work - it's bing, bang, boom, done.

I can tell you this, with a bagged vacuum I'm going to be changing bags a WHOLE lot. I normally empty the dyson once per floor.

don't do it! how much better can a eureka possibly be? will it pick up 1.2 billion pieces of dust as opposed to 1.1 billion pieces? just run to dyson over the same spot again to pick up that 0.1 billion it missed the first time.


just think about how messy that bag will be, then think about what you need to do to empty that dyson canister:

1) push button to release canister
2) walk canister over to trash can
3) press button to release bottom of canister & everything comes out
4) close canister
5) place back onto canister-holder

yes, bing, bang, boom

Do the test.......

Run the Dyson over the carpet double/triple time and then run the Eureka with a new bag over the same carpet!
Oh, that's right, Dyson has not a bag.............Bagged vacuums are better.

 

[xanis]

Can someone please explain to me the reason for spending $200+ on a vacuum cleaner? I mean I'm sure it's good, but is it really THAT good?

 

[imported_yovonbishop]

Originally posted by: Xanis
Can someone please explain to me the reason for spending $200+ on a vacuum cleaner? I mean I'm sure it's good, but is it really THAT good?

Yes.

I treasure cleanliness in my house and the best way to obtain that is to buy a good vacuum that I don't have to argue with or mess around with for an hour figuring out how to use it.

 

[CorCentral]

Originally posted by: yovonbishop

Originally posted by: Xanis
Can someone please explain to me the reason for spending $200+ on a vacuum cleaner? I mean I'm sure it's good, but is it really THAT good?

Yes.

I treasure cleanliness in my house and the best way to obtain that is to buy a good vacuum that I don't have to argue with or mess around with for an hour figuring out how to use it.

So, if you have a bagless Dyson that does a worse job at cleaning and you paid $400.+ for it, you'd probably feel like an ASS if you can pick up the Eureka 4870 for $150. that does the cleaning better!

I like money! :roll:

 

[dirtylimey]

I bring you, the Bissel PowerForce Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner.

Its a Bissel, Nissel

It cleans, its cheap, its awesome. I know a few people that have owned one of these for a couple of years and I got mine a few months ago. $44.92 is value for money. If I have a spare $300 laying around its going towards things that I'm going to enjoy. Which does not include a vacuum cleaner.

 

[imported_yovonbishop]

Originally posted by: CorCentral

Originally posted by: yovonbishop

Originally posted by: Xanis
Can someone please explain to me the reason for spending $200+ on a vacuum cleaner? I mean I'm sure it's good, but is it really THAT good?

Yes.

I treasure cleanliness in my house and the best way to obtain that is to buy a good vacuum that I don't have to argue with or mess around with for an hour figuring out how to use it.

So, if you have a bagless Dyson that does a worse job at cleaning and you paid $400.+ for it, you'd probably feel like an ASS if you can pick up the Eureka 4870 for $150. that does the cleaning better!

I like money! :roll:

Actually, probably not. The Dyson does a great job despite its "baglessness". IMHO having to take bags out of vacuum cleaners is too much of a hassle and can be messy at times.

 

[KK]

Originally posted by: CorCentral

Originally posted by: yovonbishop

Originally posted by: Xanis
Can someone please explain to me the reason for spending $200+ on a vacuum cleaner? I mean I'm sure it's good, but is it really THAT good?

Yes.

I treasure cleanliness in my house and the best way to obtain that is to buy a good vacuum that I don't have to argue with or mess around with for an hour figuring out how to use it.

So, if you have a bagless Dyson that does a worse job at cleaning and you paid $400.+ for it, you'd probably feel like an ASS if you can pick up the Eureka 4870 for $150. that does the cleaning better!

I like money! :roll:

says who, consumer reports? that's a real reliable source. they're almost as biased as cnn.

 

[CorCentral]

Originally posted by: yovonbishop

Originally posted by: CorCentral

Originally posted by: yovonbishop

Originally posted by: Xanis
Can someone please explain to me the reason for spending $200+ on a vacuum cleaner? I mean I'm sure it's good, but is it really THAT good?

Yes.

I treasure cleanliness in my house and the best way to obtain that is to buy a good vacuum that I don't have to argue with or mess around with for an hour figuring out how to use it.

So, if you have a bagless Dyson that does a worse job at cleaning and you paid $400.+ for it, you'd probably feel like an ASS if you can pick up the Eureka 4870 for $150. that does the cleaning better!

I like money! :roll:

Actually, probably not. The Dyson does a great job despite its "baglessness". IMHO having to take bags out of vacuum cleaners is too much of a hassle and can be messy at times.

I understand the bag bit, but having to empty the bin on a bagless inside your home is just releasing all the dust back into your home.

*They* (look it up yourself!) all say that bagged vacuums are still the higher performers in this arena.

 

[CorCentral]

Originally posted by: KK

Originally posted by: CorCentral

Originally posted by: yovonbishop

Originally posted by: Xanis
Can someone please explain to me the reason for spending $200+ on a vacuum cleaner? I mean I'm sure it's good, but is it really THAT good?

Yes.

I treasure cleanliness in my house and the best way to obtain that is to buy a good vacuum that I don't have to argue with or mess around with for an hour figuring out how to use it.

So, if you have a bagless Dyson that does a worse job at cleaning and you paid $400.+ for it, you'd probably feel like an ASS if you can pick up the Eureka 4870 for $150. that does the cleaning better!

I like money! :roll:

says who, consumer reports? that's a real reliable source. they're almost as biased as cnn.

I know you're fucking off, but I'll repeat it.......

So, a company out there that does'nt except advertising money, buys it's own products to test, relies on us to send in money to support them and is 100% Independent............................. Why would they knock a product for being a piece of crap if it isn't? For example........ Sharper Image Ionic Breeze! Did'nt they file for bankruptcy soon after CR said their product was CRAP??

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: CorCentral

I like money! :roll:

You have to understand that time is money. You will never buy a bag with a dyson and you can vacuum much quicker and easier with it.

So let's break it down with some personal experience.
Dyson vacuuming, per floor of a 3 story house.
15 minutes per floor, 2 minutes to empty = 17 minutes.
3 floors = 51 minutes for a full house vacuum.

Bag vacuum, personal experience again.
15 minutes per floor, 15 minutes to change bags
3 floors = 90 minutes for a full house vacuum.
Add cost of bags at 2 bucks a pop, add 6 bucks per session.

Dyson = 51 minutes total, no bag cost.
Bag = 90 minutes + 6 bucks worth of bags.

At 60 bucks an hour that time can be considered to be worth...
Less than 60 bucks with the dyson.
96 bucks per vacuum with a bag vac.

52 vacuums per year.
Dyson = 3120 dollars of time and money.
Bag = 4992 dollars of time and money.

Dyson saves almost 2000 dollars a year.

 

[imported_yovonbishop]

Originally posted by: CorCentral

Originally posted by: yovonbishop

Originally posted by: CorCentral

Originally posted by: yovonbishop

Originally posted by: Xanis
Can someone please explain to me the reason for spending $200+ on a vacuum cleaner? I mean I'm sure it's good, but is it really THAT good?

Yes.

I treasure cleanliness in my house and the best way to obtain that is to buy a good vacuum that I don't have to argue with or mess around with for an hour figuring out how to use it.

So, if you have a bagless Dyson that does a worse job at cleaning and you paid $400.+ for it, you'd probably feel like an ASS if you can pick up the Eureka 4870 for $150. that does the cleaning better!

I like money! :roll:

Actually, probably not. The Dyson does a great job despite its "baglessness". IMHO having to take bags out of vacuum cleaners is too much of a hassle and can be messy at times.

I understand the bag bit, but having to empty the bin on a bagless inside your home is just releasing all the dust back into your home.

*They* (look it up yourself!) all say that bagged vacuums are still the higher performers in this arena.

Well I'm not *They* and I understand people rely heavily on *They* but I am *Consumer* and I say I prefer the bagless. The way mine empties is not at all a hassle. I take off the canister, hold it over the trash, click a button, and the bottom opens up and all the junk goes into the trash. Any bit of dust that might come out that I can't see (if there is any) isn't an issue because I empty it in an outside trash.

But, I respect your opinion. I realize people don't have hundreds of dollars to spend on a vacuum. I'm just saying, if you've got the money and are willing to give it a shot, try a Dyson and you won't go back.