Best Bagless Vacuum

[eurekaprince]

Kenmore Progressive Bagless Beltless Upright - More

Here's the model number: 36932. Sears has a special sale now where they are offering it for USD70 off the regular price. Go to the link below for the webpage.....

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02036932000P?mv=rr#specificationsAnchor

 

[xraytech]

I would also reccomend a Kenmore Progressive bagless,I have had the bagged version for some time and it is a great vacuum, and not too loud for a modern vacuum

 

[vacuumfreeeke]

I also think the Dyson is the best bagless. The vacs with paper pleated filters just clog so fast and are much more messy than a Dyson to empty. I like the features or the Dyson attachments as well. I know the original Fantoms had their share of problems and the hose suction was dismal at best, but I really liked their performance on carpet and the fact that there wasn't a pleated filter inside the chamber. Of course lots of people are copying the Dyson design (lack of paper filter in the dirt chamber I'm not even talking about the cyclone assembly (Bissell Healthy Home, and the new "heavy duty" version of it in addition to the new Hoover that has already been mentioned). My Dyson performs great and is pretty user friendly, and I have the most awful model they ever made (DC14)! I wouldn't even consider any other bagless machine as an only vac!

 

[rolls_rapide]

"I have the most awful model they ever made (DC14)! &qu

In what way is it awful?

Here in the UK, it is still classed as the best performing upright bagless.

 

[vacuumfreeeke]

It's got the clutch system (which clicks every now and then during use even though nothing is stuck) and the little brushroll instead of a real round one. The attachments are on top of the dirt chamber and get in the way and fall off when carrying or emptying the chamber. I even preferred the DC07 even though it shared the same brushroll and clutch as the DC14. I preferred the trigger pull dirt trap release and also the fact that the attachment handle is the same one as the upright handle (just flipped it around). It's like they took all the features that I don't like and combined them on this one model!

 

[ohio_tuec]

Fantom vs. Dyson

"I know the original Fantoms had their share of problems and the hose suction was dismal at best..."

No it wasn't. I have a Fantom Thunder and I always found the suction power to be quite adequate. In a way, I'm kinda sorry Fantom went out of business and Dyson moved in to "fill the vacuum." I found the Fantom brushroll did an excellent job of grooming the carpet, whereas the Dyson's roller brush is too harsh. After going over the carpet several times with the Dyson, there shouldn't be that much carpet fiber in the collection bin.

 

[ridgidvac]

Filter Queen

the BEST bagless vac--NO dust flying around + NO cyclones to clean out + better-than-HEPA/ULPA filtration + powerful suction = beats the competitors!

 

[vacuumfreeeke]

Every Fantom I have ever used (Fury, Thunder, and Cyclone XT several models of each) has had poor hose suction. Maybe there was a design flaw or all of them were broken. Hopefully the Lightning had better since it was a canister.

 

[beerad]

YES.. rigidvac..

I really like how you summed up the Filter Queen equation...I am on board with that..

 

[eurekaprince]

Dyson versus Kenmore Bagless

Hi Bobby - I know that some people are real fans of Dyson and consider them the best in the category of bagless machines. But I really think it's also good to look at some of the competition.

In the current Consumer Reports ratings of vacuums, the top-rated Dyson bagless upright is the Airmuscle DC28, selling for a steep $600. It is actually is one of the only Dysons to rate a "very good" at carpet cleaning.

But there are two other bagless machines that rate better in the testing, and are far cheaper. The Kenmore Progressive 36932 is a Consumer Reports Best Buy at USD350 (now on sale for $70 off), and is easier to push and pull than the Airmuscle, is better at pet hair removal, has a headlight and an on-board mini turbine nozzle, and a really easy-to-use electronic control panel right on the handle. It's also got a "gentle" setting for the brushroll which slows it down for delicate throw rugs, and has a sleeker head on it to get under more furniture.

The next bagless upright that rates better than the Dyson Airmuscle is, believe it or not, the Hoover Windtunnel Anniversary Edition U5768-900. It also removed pet hair better, and also is more easy to push and pull than the Dyson. And it only costs USD160! For the difference in price between this Hoover and the Dyson DC28, you could get a cheap Kenmore canister as a second machine for all your non-carpet cleaning, and use it to clean the dust bin and the pleated filters of the bagless upright once a week!

For those of us on a real budget, and not looking for a bagless upright, I absolutely LOVE the Hoover Tempo Widepath! It is excellent at carpet cleaning (better than all Dysons and Dirt Devils) and only costs $80! For that money, I could add a fancy suction only Miele canister for all my non-carpet cleaning and still be ahead at the bank.....

Have a great weekend gang!

 

[ridgidvac]

The FQ has 10x more power than F5 tornados, like I tell my customers when they need a new vac.

 

[electroluxxxx]

I have a fantom cyclone and from what I hear they pull 92" at the hose. I love it. also I had gotten today a dyson dc07 and a dc14 and both are great performers. however if I were to choose between the fantom or the Dyson I would have to do with Fantom thunder but because IMHO they are kind of difficult to find I woulod go with the DC 14 the dc 14 features a filter inside the container and is easy to clean

 

[filterqueen83]

shark Infinity

This is my bagless and it never loses suction and works quite well and seems to be contstructed a lot better thant the dyson. I am fairly pleased with it. I have not used it in forever but it works quite well and has a great warranty.

 

[vacufan65]

Bissell Heathy Home is a Excellent choice

Hi,New here I would just like add a Bissell Heathy Home Bagless Upright is Great choice!I have had mine now for 2 years trouble free!It has Excellent tool suction plus the 7 cyclones with endless suction( even full to empty bin line )very easy to empty dust container ( push the latch release & all the dirt comes out the bottom of the bin ),plus the added bonus of two motor system instead of one,costs 200.00 less than a Dyson plus comes with a 5 year warranty.
But if I could go back 8 years ago when I had my Original Fantom Lightning Cannister was in my opinion was the Best Bagless Vacuum made in North America.Too Bad I sold it when company went under Boy am I sorry now!Very User friendly Design,Excellent suction,Luved the stair hugging feature the Best also besides the mini powerhead was Amazing most useful attachment for the car,furniture,etc. very nimble.Also the Best Carpet Vacuum I have ever owned next to my Bissell.I was Lucky enought to find another one at a Thrift store for $10.00 CDN,but now on the look out for parts,needs better powerhose & wand.But I think in the is worth it to spend the money on restoring to NEW!The main unit & powerhead still work Great after 9 years 1998 model year!I hope this Helps?Thanks

 

[electroluxxxx]

Hey matthew
how many years is the warranty on the infinity?

 

[filterqueen83]

warranty

is eight years.

 

[aeoliandave]

A fine bagless vacuuming device, the Dyson and it's Cyclon & Fantom forerunners, but I would like to re-iterate my feelings and thumbs-up impressions about the still available on closeout sale Sears Kenmore PREMALITE upright as a lightweight stylishly handsome alternative. See link for previous discussion.

As mentioned there, as in all bagless contraptions, there is one potentially major design flaw, easily avoided. Follow manufacturers recommendations on what to grasp to lift and carry the vacuum around and up the stairs...

The LG designed Premalite wand is held in place with two side by side metal latches that engage in a plastic form screwed around the aluminum front wand. Picking up the Premalite by the wand will put too much stress on these latches and break out one or both of the engagement slots eventually. This has cause many returns and poor performance reviews. Just like a Dyson, pick it up by the generous contoured handle on top of the bin and there's no worries.

Dave

http://www.vacuumland.org/TD/ARCHIVE/MODERN/2009/6098x24.htm

 

[aeoliandave]

Close-up of the latch.

No longer showing up on Sears.ca, this link is to the Sears USA Website where the price is about a low as it's going to go...unless you find one at a closeout Center as I did for $25 each. Worth checking out and as is a Fantom Fury etc, I believe this Premalite is destined to be a future collectible.

The debris in my one bin is from running it over my duvet cover as an upright and also using the turbotool nozzle on the end of the wand and the carpets in this room - last week when it was 'change the bedsheets' time. As good as a Dyson.

Dave

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02037060000P?mv=rr