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I have a C2 Electroplus and bags last me around 2 months or so, I have a large shedding dog and two cats so there's plenty of hair and dirt.

I also use a bagged machine to vacuum out the filters of my bagless vacuums. It's easier than washing the filters off so frequently and it helps maintain airflow.

The Zing isn't bad at all for the money! I'd replace all of the tools, right down to the extension wand, but other than that it isn't bad! Simplicity style Z bags fit in the Bissell Zing, that's an easy way to improve filtration. The Mighty Mite or PortaPower would be good too, but the Zing...

I've been tempted to buy some vacs from Great Vacs but I've heard too many horror stories about them.

Also, it sounds like your vacuum shop guy just had a bad experience with Sebo so he's trying to push you towards other brands. The Sebo Mechanical seems better than the Felix if you need a larger bag capacity. Like what has already been stated, there's no need to be able to turn off the...

The Filter Queen, Sebo Felix/Windsor Axcess, and Nacecare all sound like good options. The NSS is another interesting option. The Filter Queen option seems a little strange, but I think it could work out well. I don't have issues with them losing airflow very quickly with genuine filter cones...

I've been using my Miele C2 Electro Plus for the last few months but I decided to switch it up so I've been using my Royal Power Tank lately. Gosh, I forgot what a chore that machine is to use. It's powerful but there are lots of little ergonomic touches that the machine lacks. I also regularly...

I agree with the last reply, try selling it on Craigslist or another local sales site. You might get $100 or so for it, but the V6 can be found for $200 or so new and $140 refurbished so you may even have to drop the price below $100. A pawn shop might give you $50 for it, or they may be...

Nice! I've heard of Cirrus before and they always looked like simple and durable machines, very similar to Panasonic or Tacony machines. I wonder who manufactures the cleaners for Cirrus? They seem to be related to Essco in some way.

I haven't tried the U1 but I love their canisters. I used to have the Powerhouse upright that was manufactured by Panasonic, it wasn't bad but it definitely was a Panasonic machine. I also am disappointed in the dusting brushes that Miele offers. Vacuumdevil, which dusting brush do you...

I personally add a few drops of lavender essential oil to my bleach/ammonia/Dawn mix, it really helps give the house that special fragrance. There's no need to worry about your carpet smelling bad if you're cleaning it with bleach and ammonia!

It's interesting that you believe HEPA filtration vacuum cleaners have negative affects on long term health because of how clean they leave the air, but you also seem to suggest using whole home air filtration in HVAC systems. If anything I could see the HVAC filtration having a negative long...

tekjunkie28 I'd go with option 1 or 2. If you're keeping the Rainbow then don't worry about the Kirby shampooer, the Rainbow is a much better deep cleaner because extraction is generally more effective than dry foam. I'd look out for one with all of the basic attachments; hose, extension wands...

vacuumdevil I won't disagree that Rainbow makes good vacuums, but if you're only considering carpet cleaning ability then I believe the Kirby is superior. Rainbow is superior for all-around cleaning, especially above-floor and hard floor. I've never been a huge fan of either vacuum for daily...

Keep an eye on local sale sites and try searching just "kirby" rather than the exact model you're looking for, most people have no idea what they're listing for sale. Keep looking if anyone is asking more than $200, any Generation series will be just about as good as the Avalir. I'd go with a G5...

I see one of the inlets you mentioned. Central vac inlets are fine inside of exterior walls as long as they're insulated, otherwise it'll cause condensation inside the pipes during the winter and outside the pipes during the summer. If you read an installation guide then it'll likely suggest...

It's easier to install inlets on interior walls in existing homes because they generally lack insulation, while exterior walls (should) have insulation in them. This goes for anything that's ran through the wall of a home after it's built. Many of the homes you're looking at were likely built...

I agree with the other replies, a HEPA filter added to the back would be best for regular use. If it's a seldom-used collection piece then I wouldn't worry about it too much though, however I do believe you use yours more frequently :) It wouldn't be unusual for it to get a little warm, but if...

eurekaprince... Central vac installs are supposed to be done with tight 90 degree fittings directly behind each inlet and wider fittings for any turns elsewhere in the system. The idea is that the tight 90 degree fitting will stop things like pencils from getting too far in the system, anything...

Those are really great machines! I bought a Rug Doctor and I wish I would've purchased a Big Green instead. I've used them a couple of times in the past and they always surprise me, especially being something made by Bissell.