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Miele makes an excellent vacuum and while they are expensive, after having owned three I have found them to be well made and able to tolerate abuse, such as a housekeeper. From my own use I’ve found them to be one of the best high-end modern canisters available. And, Miele vacuums are also much...

I'm not too familiar with Riccar products but I too thought their prices seem very high. Just out of curiosity I looked at the Premium 35' Direct Connect Electric Hose Kit for their central vacuums and saw the power nozzle kit costs $859! I think that is outrageously over priced compared to...

gsheen Gareth, is that Mercedes SL a new addition to your fleet of cars? I can't believe that body style of the SL can be considered a classic now, since they came out more than 20 years ago.

@trebor It's such a shame you weren't able to work some magic at Lux. One of the nicest features of Electrolux canisters in the past is their simplicity. For years Electrolux had the most current technology, yet were still well made, and straight forward to use. I don't think you could ask...

@pr-21, this is such a small part of a tool and so often over looked, but you and Sandy are absolutely right. I happen to like the rug/bare floor nozzle that comes with the Kirby Generation series machines (I know I'm in the minority on this one) but even though it doesn’t have a bumper, its...

The Aerus dealer that is only about 5 minutes from my house still seems to be doing well. They have been in the same location for more than 20 years and the sign above the store was never changed (its in a strip mall) and still says ELECTROLUX. Aerus/Electrolux vacuums have always been very...

BTW, the hose on your machine still looks like its new. Depending on the climate and how or where the vacuum is stored, the clear exterior shell of Electrolux vinyl hoses often develop a yellow tint. This yellow tint makes them look old or dirty, even though they may be perfectly clean. From...

Congratulations on that prestine Epic 8000! I love the Renaissance body machines and the Epic 8000 is certainly a classy looking vacuum. I bought a dark grey Renaissance on eBay last year and it too is in amazing condition. The story behind the machine was actually very similar to your...

I have used many ProLux uprights over the years in a commercial setting and they can certainly take a beating and keep on cleaning. They are very easy to rebuild yourself too and you are making the right choice by keeping it. I'm assuming that the duct hose on your machine needs to be replaced...

I disassembled an older non-self-propelled Hoover WindTunnel several months ago so that I could clean, disinfect the entire machine, and get rid of the old dog smell. I took pictures along the way while I took it apart but I forgot to take one of the most important part, the motor. There are...

@hooverman101 As several others mentioned before, a central vacuum is probably the best option. If your mom can afford one, and its possible to install one in her home, a central vac offers the greatest benefit. The power unit is located away from the main living space and it does not exhaust...

After reading kenmorekid's post, I completely forgot how many times I too ran over my foot with the SP WindTunnel. Like so many others here I’ve been using a vacuum from the time I could walk and I can’t ever remember running over my foot with any machine, and certainly not one with such force...

The Windtunnel is a good vac and its been one of the top choices of Consumer Reports since it came out. I do find it to be pretty loud, but it does clean very well. Its heavy and akward to schlep up and down stairs as others mentioned because you must use the carrying handle. Two things to be...

Jonathan, I've had bimmer740 as my email address and user name for about 15 years. I owned a BMW for about 5 years, but for the last 6 years I've been the proud owner of a Mercedes ML500, and I won't ever buy anything but a Mercedes. BMW does make nice cars, but I had a bad personal experience...

@twocvbloke If you take the time to re-read your last two posts you will see how you have actually proven in your very own words just how childish, immature, nasty, and rude your comments really are. You couldn’t have possibly done a better job of self-incrimination. I didn't get my "knickers...

"so that $2k cost (usually for things on sale here, you just swap the $ sign for the £ sign!!) would rise significantly, meaning the cost outweighs the benefits..." BTW, I understand your opinion but certainly if a homeowner wanted a central vac installed and would not settle for anything...

@twocvbloke There was absolutely NO implication of the US or our homes being better than the UK and its houses. It's all in YOUR head! I made a very honest statement that I have not been to the UK and I don’t know how your homes are constructed. I do know that its not uncommon for homes in...

I've had three different Miele's over the past 15 years and I never had a problem with any of them. Two of my machines were used, one of which I purchased already professionally refurbished at a vac shop, and a Red Velvet that I purchased brand new. All were great machines, but being a loyal...

Sandy, did you install a VG2 brush roll in your Tri-Star power nozzle. I know you have been a member of the forum for a long time and over the years there have been many discussions about converting the Tri-Star p/n to use the Eureka brush roll. Some seem to swear by the VG2 conversion and...

Venson, I use the Lindhaus with my VacuFlo 566Q central vac but its hardly been used in the past two years and just collects dust in a closet now. I guess we will just have to agree to disagree, as no one vac is a perfect fit for everyone. You mentioned a Eureka power nozzle or clone of one...