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Vacuum store trip in order, thanks Thank you for these suggestions. A trip to the vacuum store is in order. I need to take the R30 to be serviced anyway, so I will ask about the SupraLight while I am there. If I can trade in the R30, so much the better.

This is another request for a vacuum recommendation. I currently own a Riccar Prima canister and a Riccar R30P upright. I am in my early 70s and asthmatic. I have been happy with my vacuums until now, but I have developed physical problems and can no longer handle the weight of them, the upright...

Riccar vs. Miele Danswifey: I had dealers who had both Riccar and Mieles steer me toward Mieles, also--although this was before the Prima was introduced. They told me the Riccars were bulky and wouldn't recommend them. They wouldn't even let me try them. They were only willing to demonstrate...

Check out Riccar & Simplicity Early last year I was diagnosed with asthma and found myself in a similar situation. I tested a variety of canisters. I already owned a Kenmore Intuition (built by Panasonic) which had many nice features--and though it was highly rated by Consumer Reports, it...

Thanks, Jeff and Tom, for the info about Red Carpet Service. Three years is a nice warranty. I asked because I'm trying to decide where to go to buy one. The obvious choice is the nearby vac shop (which is where I bought my upright), but I'm not fond of them, which predates the 'Prima's been...

Question: Is the Prima eligible for Red Carpet service?

since Momof5 asked about my upright... I like it--I have a 2014 Riccar Brilliance, so it has the new dustbag (like the Prima's). I have asthma, so this is really important to me, and it performs beautifully over any other dustbag I've tried (I like it better than my sister's Miele, too). I find...

Eagerly awaiting pricing... This is very exciting news! Momof5, I've had the chance to try the Prima prototype as well as the models you tested, and decided to hold out for the Prima. Like you, I want those bells and whistles--and the Immaculate is just too big for little old me, even though...

I asked the same question I asked this very question a couple of months ago, and was recommended a couple models: Electrolux UltraCaptic and the Hoover Air Canister with Windtunnel technology. There was a fantastic deal from Newegg.com on the Electrolux UltraCaptic, which had been suggested by...

don't just watch videos, try them out If you don't mind me inserting my $.02 here, I think you need to go to a vac shop and try out a few of these, either upright or canisters. When I was searching for a new vac last year, I thought I was going to get a Miele upright until I tried it and...

Thanks for the link and the suggestion, Ralph--very good idea. Tom's never steered me wrong, and a more reliable source than this shop, anyway, in my experience. Maybe after the VDTA, they'll know more. Maybe I should call the Simplicity dealer, too. Everything in that quote I agree with, given...

Prima available? I have a Riccar Brilliance upright, new last year, and am very pleased--as is the housekeeper, who was insisting on an upright. I especially like the newly designed bags--I actually like everything about it. I can use the WOW floor tool with it, and it's terrific on our...

DualV or SteamVac over ProHeat I have a DualV and a Royal Procision (that's my favorite, but they're expensive and hard to find because they're discontinued). Until last week, I also had a Bissell ProHeat with the bladder system. The Hoover DualV SpinScrub does a good job with excellent...

It just arrived last night here at my main house, so I'm about to open the box and put it together. I think I'll try it out to see how it does under the beds--not really the best test, since its canister competition here is a Kenmore (which is why I need to upgrade to a better bagged canister...

Whoa--That's a great deal at Newegg! Thank you! I can't quite believe my good luck--I think I spent that amount on my not-wonderful Kenmore canister. The vacation home is used by my adult kids and their families, as well as me and my husband. This makes keeping track of supplies a bit of a...

Well, Tom, you know how much I trust and value your opinion, so I'll move the UltraCaptic to the top of the list! Plus, it has a light! I am partial to a vacuum with a light, especially for under beds and sofas! Thank you for weighing in. (Btw, on another topic--any idea when the Prima might hit...

I appreciate the suggestions, and will check them out. You've certainly given me a range of options in terms of expense. The cost of filters is something to consider--washable filters is a handy feature, not just from an expense standpoint in this situation. Again, I asked about bagless because...

I need recommendations for a bagless canister. I prefer bagged machines as a general rule, but in this instance, a bagless canister is what I need. It's for our vacation home, and as a practical matter, it's simply better not to have to stock bags in the house. I've been using a Dyson upright...

Not a ProHeat I have a Bissell ProHeat. Had, really. It's sitting in the basement while I try to decide what to do with it. My cousin gave it to me while I was deciding whether or not to repair my Hoover SteamVac (I did). She was combining two households into one, and already owned a Royal...

Just agreeing with the idea that the Miele S7 is likely too tall and maybe too heavy for you. I'm 5'3" and thought it was a great idea until I tried it out. I'd never thought about a vacuum being too tall, but it's all in the center of gravity, and the way Miele has its uprights twist and turn...