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The low-end Hoover and Vax machines just look insanely cheap. W<span style="font-size: 12pt;">ith that long decade of Hoover poster, you'd think they would put some effort into maintaining their heritage. </span>At least American vacs pretend to look quality. I'd be running to your Miele...

One of my favorite websites is  "The Straight Dope", which is run by newspaper in Chicago. While not a member myself, I read the forums frequently. Much of the members seem to be middle-aged professionals on the east coast, but the population varies.  One of the topics that came up recently was...

Boy, that's a tough question. I was born in '97, so most vacuums I grew up with were produced during that time period. Plus, it doesn't help I've been using pre-1984 models as daily drivers for over 3 years now, and pre-1990 for probably 5. I'd like to say the late-90s line up of Sanitaires, but...

I've never washed my DC14's filter. It's been vacuumed many times, but never washed. I've vacuumed up literally buckets worth of dry carpet cleaner and have yet to see a loss in suction.  After each carpet cleaning, I take my Electolux and vacuum both sides of the pre-motor filter, and switch to...

For years I have bought nothing but genuine Hoover parts. I truly believe the quality is (was?) better than many generics and had no problem spending a little extra to treat my Hoovers right. I've heard recently Hoover has stopped production of their own bags and now package generics under their...

Those models have by far the most comfortable handles I've ever used. Those were great finds at fantastic prices. Congratulations. 

I know I've been pretty defensive about TTI recently, but they've done nothing Oreck hasn't done in the past. Once Oreck bought Regina (excluding the name), many of those products were carried over to their line up. For years they have been importing Chinese products, think air purifiers, and...

Remember the Hoovers of the mid-2000s, before TTI bought them out? Now that was a sad time for Hoover. Their bagless machines, which is what sells these days, were very unimpressive. Plus, with the exception of the Elite, many pre-TTI machines are still for sale. I've been very pleasantly...

It's fantastic to hear the Tempo will be made in Tennessee. That's already a favorite of mine and now it will just get better! Although, Oreck has also prided themselves in being made in the USA for decades; that's unfortunate production has moved to China. Perhaps the only reason why I've ever...

I'm actually okay with this. <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just please keep the level of </span>build<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> quality the same across the two brand names.  I honestly like this Oreck color scheme much better than the Hoover. As long as 8 lb. Oreck uprights are not...

director12, it's a fantastic vacuum. I love the sound of the motor. It has a little electrical bong sound the first second you switch it on, which I really enjoy. I have to admit Hoover had a better bong sound though. The VibraGroomer I is fantastic for my carpeting, and I can easily carry the...

Thanks everyone. Yes, it does have a shake-out bag. At times the airflow can be louder than the motor. I considered trying a disposable bag setup, but I'd rather not hinder performance. Whoever owned this before certainly kept care of it; they even included 4 new belts. I wonder why they donated...

I've been think about buying a Sanitaire recently, but was a little put off by the high retail price. So I was thrilled when I walked into the Goodwill outlet last night to spot this commercial Eureka! I've seen similar models in the past, but only in grey and chrome, never orange.  I haven't...

I'm surprised you kept the Oreck so long. Oreck brush rolls spin at above-average RPMs which is not a great idea for delicate rugs. Plus with so much wood flooring, most anything you'll find in the $700 range will be an improvement. Choosing from your list, I would go with the Miele since it's...

Whoa, Fantastic Catalog! Thank you for posting that. I recognize a few of those models, but many look new to me. If only I saw these in today's black friday ads! 

I noticed this F&G Eureka on eBay that has piqued my curiosity. What stands out to me the most is the "5.0 Amps" logo. While I don't know for certain when that font was introduced by Eureka, I've always associated it with the early to mid 1990s models; The Bravo and Powerline era comes to mind...

Did you end up purchasing the first one? If so, that wasn't a bad deal. If not, I don't see any decent Heritage/Legend IIs on eBay at the moment. $150 is way too much, especially if the metal is dull. My first Kirby was a Heritage II  bought off eBay for $80 including shipping. Don't pay...

Until recently, Dyson never touted themselves as a brand for deep carpet cleaning. People primarily buy a Dyson because they're easy to maneuver and don't loose suction.  Plus they flat out look cool and aggressive. "Keeping up with the Joneses" probably plays a role in their sales too.  I agree...

Now that is an amazing find. Congratulations! According to the serial number, your Elite was actually built in November 1992. Be sure to keep the box! 

That looks great! How do you like Windows 8? I'm strangely drawn to it even after 8 years of being loyal to OS X.  A 20 second boot time sounds wonderful. Have you installed a SSD?