Vacuums

[turkey feather]

My vacuum motor burned yesterday and my back up one would not take the stuff up the hose. I am wondering how the Dyson vacuums are working out for you gals? I will have to purchase a new one.

[Kay/NC]

The only Dyson model I have ever used is the Animal.  I think those newer ones with the ball that allows it to articulate better around objects look interesting. 

I woudl encourage you to taek down teh display model, and see how you like the weight and the wand.  The wand is my least favorite aspect of the Dyson, a bit of a pain, but everything is on board.  The attachments in general are pretty cool and the suction is strong.   

[farm160]

I've got a little Dyson canister vac, not sure if it's a DC 23 or 26 that I really don't care for because it doesn't have the suction. I bought it to use around our farm office but I'm already wishing I'd bought something better. 

My son has a Dyson upright (looks like a DC 25 or 33) and it works great.  I don't care for the wand methodology as it's cumbersome, but the parts are all on-board. 

My favorite vacuum is my 10 year old Aerus Electrolux canister vac.  All attachments onboard and it works great; however it's more costly and takes bags.

[linda/IL]

I didn't get a Dyson upright because I have carpeted steps & it looked like an octupus for that.

Plus I talked to two different vacuum dealer/repair men & both were down on Dyson.  I ended up replacing my Sears canister with an Electrolux canister.  Like it but it doesn't pull as easily on my carpet as my Sears & the attachments are not onboard this one.  But it's really quiet & has good suction & I like the way the head swivels; easy to get under chairs, etc.  And it had a really good waranty.  That said I really can't say anything bad about my old Sears.  Maybe not quite as much suction & the head is bigger but it did the job & was cheaper, but Sears has been having a hard time lately.  I'd research online for what your needs are & look at the reviews.

[chore girl]

I need a new vacuum too.  Has anyone tried the Shark Navigator Lift-away?   

[dairy wife825039]

I have the Dyson ball D-41 I think love it.

[Suey73]

I know I'm late but  Consumer's Report.  Picks;  upright bagged.... Hoover Windtunnel Anniversary Edition U6485-900  costs $230

                                                                                                                        Miele S7210 twist         costs $475

Baggless.... Hoover Windtunnel T=series Rewind Bagless UH70120   $130

Bagges Canister. ..  Kenmore Intution 28014   $550

                                      Kennmore Progressive 21714    $400

                                      Dyson Animal                     $650

I personally own a Kenmore Progressive upright.     Which they don't make anymore.   I really like it.  

My MIL  has 2 machines.   A Eureka Sport that I would never recommend and a  Spirit.   Both are pretty worthless.   NO Suction or power.   If I really want to clean carpets next door I take mine over. 

Be glad to share what CR  has to say.   I just bought a years subscription.  Thought I'd try and catch up on best buys according to them for a year.