Daily vac

[singingrainbow]

Im trying to decide on a new daily vacuum im choosing from either a bissell power force,a dirt devil feather light,a eureka light speed or a hoover tempo which one has better filtration,better tools and cleans carpet better im sure some one out there has tried them all

 

[eurekaprince]

Scott - get the Hoover Tempo Widepath Model U5140-900....

It is one of the top rated uprights in the latest Consumer Reports tests, with excellent deep carpet cleaning and excellent filtration and excellent pet hair removal. It's got a nice 25 foot long cord and weighs only 16 lbs.

Out of over 30 uprights tested, this simple upright is ranked number 4. The only ones rating better than this model were the Kenmore Progressive Bagged upright, the Hoover bagged Platinum and the Hoover Windtunnel non-self-propelled. The list price for the Hoover Tempo Widepath is $80. It is useless for using above the floor tools, as the hose it far too short. But for $80, you have enough money left to buy a suction-only Miele or a basic air-only Kenmore canister with all the tools you need!

 

[eurekaprince]

Small correction.....

The Hoover Anniversary Windtunnel that is rated better by CR than the Tempo is indeed the self-propelled version.

 

[singingrainbow]

What about the white tempo?

 

[riccarlover]

Psh...

Consumer Reports...
What a joke!!!
Let us collectors rate the vacs!!!

Clayton

 

[ohio_tuec]

I wholeheartedly agree. When people would ask me "What does Consumer Reports say about the Oreck?" My retort was "If Consumer Reports told you to jump off the Brooklyn Bridge, would you do it?" ;-) I really think CR is for the masses of "sheeple" who can't make an informed decision on their own.
Seriously, though, all of the above listed vacs are kind of "throwaways." Wouldn't you rather something a little more durable?

 

[singingrainbow]

HELO!

Im a vacuum colector if one of those throw aways break I can fix it

 

[joe22]

get a kirby, lolol

 

[gsohoover]

Get more of a work horse like kirby or royal.Thats is what I would recommend.

 

[singingrainbow]

May I remind every one that im 12 years old and there for have no income Im going to have to do alot of chores just to save up for a hoover tempo let alone a kirby or royal

 

[riccarlover]

People, people...

Plastic vacs are NOT a hell-sent as you make them sound. Yes, they're not a nice Kirby or whatever fancy machine you like but they have their place. I have found that if a plastic machine is properly cared for it can last. Some collectors (such as Scott) cannot afford a fancey machine and might not have avavlibitiy to a thrift store, etc...
Clayton

 

[myvacsrock]

I have..

A Bissel PowerForce someone can buy if they want. It has been used like 2 times and put back in the box. It will come with a pack of bags and a new belt. Make an offer, and more than likely i will accept. Send me an email

Kyle

P.S. Scott, i use a Windtunnel 'Lite' as my daily driver, which is no more than a Hoover tempo with a windtunnel sticker on it, and it runs beautifully. You cannot go wrong with a Tempo.

 

[ohio_tuec]

"I have found that if a plastic machine is properly cared for it can last." Not to play devil's advocate, but if this is true, then why are there virtually NO early Dirt Devil cleaners, Regina Housekeepers, Bissells, etc? They are designed in such a way that dirt clogs the air intake and bearings thereby seizing the motor in a relatively short time. Somebody just posted a recent thread about dirt getting into the bearings on their Eureka. Nobody ever bothers replacing the filters on a bagless vacuum, why incur the expense when the whole principle of a bagless is to save money on bags? It's really a shame what has happened to the vacuum cleaner industry over the last 20-25 years. Why not just look for a Kirby or Royal in a garage sale? I've seen Sanitronic VII's and Dual Sanitronic 50's for like $20.00. Even a Hoover Convertible would be a better choice.

 

[myvacsrock]

Yes Karl

Gonna have to side with you on this one too. Hoover Convertibles are great machines.

Scott, maybe you can find one at a thrift store, refurbed at a vac shop or maybe even a collector will sell you one cheap.

If you do want a cheap one email me, i have a few you can choose from.

Kyle

 

[xraytech]

Scott,

Of the vacuums you have listed I would chose the Hoover Tempo, it seems to perform better and feel a little more durable than the others.
But, I must say my top pick for a new store brand vacuum would be the Kenmore progressive bagged upright that retails for $149, and can be cheaper when they have sales. It is a fairly quiet vac, with a long stretch hose with good tool suction, twwo speed switch, clutch to shut off brushroll, dirt sensor, cloth-like bags, good filtration, turbo brush, 30 ft. cord, and they can handle a good deal of abuse(The restaurant I worked at in school had two of them and after 6 yrs of abuse they still worked good.)You can also check for discounted returns at Sears too, I got mine last year as a return still in box for $68.

 

[eurekaprince]

I did indeed buy a Hoover Blue Tempo for my mom.....

when she was renting an apartment in Florida. I got it for $80 plus tax at Best Buy in Aventura. It turned out to be an excellent little carpet cleaner, with really great filtration. If you are going to spend less than $100 on an upright vac, this is the one to get. The "Y" bags are easy to find everywhere, and it really did a great job of deep cleaning. It even has a headlight!

I have always believed in the benefit of having two cleaners - one for carpets and another for everything else. The combo machines are just too bulky and complicated and over-designed. With a Hoover Tempo you have money left over for a decent canister vac. Just my two amps worth!

 

[gsohoover]

I am only 13 and it is hard to get the machines you want! That is why I use some of my older vacs.

 

[normvac]

Stay with the Hoover Tempo

I have had a windtunnel for at least 10 years now. It works very well and have recommended the Tempo many times to friends who are tired of the "bagless" deals. Want a good
basic vac and can't or don't want to pay much more or less then $100. Later on if you buy an extra hose lenght and a
tubo nozzle for steps or furniture (expecially is you have
pets). You will like it even more as you will have one machine for all dusting and carpet cleaning. I know two families that have used these Hoovers
8/9yeas and used hard. they are still doing a good job !
Norm

 

[joe22]

go to garage sales, or a thrift store. you can find an omega or a classic lll cheap. clean it up, adjust the brushroll, new belt, and you have a GREAT daily drive.

my omega is from a local thrift store, 15 dollers last year.