Expert advice needed.

[dave]

Hello everyone, I've been reading a lot of the threads on here for some time now, interesting, informative & often entertaining! I've just registered today because I thought I'd ask for some advice/suggestions on which vacuum I should purchase. Although I've got a bit of a 'thing' for vacuum cleaners, it isn't on the same scale as most of the other members here. For the last 15-20 years I've had Dysons, a DC01 then a DC07 and the DC14 (which is my current vacuum). They were all bought new and have all been looked after. Last year the motor went on my DC14, and was replaced, last week I fitted new filters, new clutch/belts and a new brushroll to it. I have a spare bin/cyclone unit and every now & again I'll strip down the cyclone and stick it in the dishwasher (along with the bin) and use the other one until the next time. When the motor went on my DC14 last year I made the mistake of buying a Vax U89-MAF-P Air Force Pet which was absolute junk. Fortunately, I was able to return it and got a full refund and then gave it scathing reviews everywhere I could think of. Although my DC14 is OK, it's showing it's age and I don't think it brushes up the pile of my carpet well. I'll vacuum and then take a close look at my carpet and there are dog hairs in between the pile and grit/sand etc at the base of the pile. It tends to brush over the top rather than get right in there. I live in a flat so I'm not bothered about stair hoses or anything, it's mostly medium pile carpet throughout except the kitchen and bathroom which is tiled. I have 2 German Shepherd Dogs, they both shed (a lot) one is fluffy and his long fur seems to stay on the carpet surface and is easy to remove, the other is short haired and these hairs seem to really get embedded. I've looked at everything from a Hoover PurePower PU2120 (that I've seen new for less than £60 delivered) through to a G Tech Air Ram. Considering Henry/Miele/Sebo/Dyson. I'd prefer an upright as I think vacuuming mostly medium pile carpet with a cylinder floor tool would be quite hard work, maximum £200.Thank you, you're all lovely!

 

[kirbykid]

Welcome to vacuumland! 


I would recomend a kirby. Im not sure of used prices for them though. 

 

[ornery]

Make An Offer

Used Sanitaire S647. Pet hair in carpet, good as gone!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ELECTROLU...331102190868?pt=US_Vacuum&hash=item4d173a7d14

 

[dave]

I'm in the U.K. It's going to have to be brand new or in immaculate condition. I can't do used!

 

[turbo500]

I would most definitely recommend the Sebo X4 Extra. The Sebo's are the best deep cleaning upright on the UK market within that price range. The bags are HUGE too and don't need changing very often. The brushroll is one of the most impressive I've seen on a modern cleaner and really grooms the carpet pile.



http://www.vacuspares.co.uk/buy-sebo-automatic-x4-extra+20021

 

[ornery]

Tough Price Point for Quality

Sanitaire Model 684: No headlight, but will still suck the carpet off the floor, for decades of residential use.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SC684-San...004?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a366827b4

 

[turbo500]

The Sanitaire cleaners are not available in the UK.

Also, RE: headlights, there is no cleaner on the UK market currently with a headlight.

Dave, there is another thread here asking for advice for a new machine in the UK. Might be worth a read.

http://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?23406_87~1

 

[dave]

Thank you Turbo, I read that thread last night, I've seen an X4 Pet for £230 which I like, I'm afraid I can't stick that navy blue & yellow colourway on that model.

 

[dave]

Can't edit my post above, but re: headlights the U.K. Miele S7510 has an L.E.D. headlight, I believe a few other models in the range do to

 

[ornery]

Buy What You Want

You asked for advice, and you can't do better than the direct air models for pet hair in carpet. Both models I took the trouble to link to are available to you.

 

[turbo500]

Orney...

The Sanitaire uprights are very hard to find in the UK, if at all. If Dave was to import one from the US, he would have to buy a transformer to be able to use it, which is a tad pointless when a used Kirby that wouldn't require said transformer would be cheaper and easier to get.

In terms of brand new, and in that price range, the Sebo is pretty much unbeatable.

 

[ornery]

Yikes!

Good point about the voltage difference. Sorry, I wasn't aware of that.

I feel sorry for you if you can't obtain a direct air machine. Makes very short work of a tedious job.

 

[madaboutsebo]

Welcome to Vacuumland Dave.

Like Turbo500 I'd recommend a SEBO. I can't comment on the X Series but I've had a Felix for 6 years without any problems. I have a dog that shreds hair and the Felix (same brush bar as the X Series) vacuum then up with no problems! Going back to bags I've not looked back! Much cleaner and easier to use, little maintenance too! What maintenance there is, is very simple!

I've had every Dyson upright from the DC01 to the DC15 (apart from the DC14) over the years and brought the SEBO Felix while I still had the DC07 and DC15. I couldn't believe how well the Felix grooms the pile of the carpet. Like all SEBO's uprights the bags fill to the top without any noticeable drop in performance. The bags are like bricks when full!! They last me on average 3 months!

I think the SEBO X4 will suit your needs very well!

 

[hi-loswitch98]

Chris, the Hoover Turbopower Upright has a Headlight.

Hi dave, I had a Sebo X4 & found it to be a good cleaner, it got ground coffee out of a thick white rug which was good, but there are other vacuums you could try.

The Hoover Purepower is good but the newer models have quite poor plastics, they have short cord at 6m, but the plastic quality isn't as bad as some Vax models. The PU2120 does however have a HEPA Filter & the bags last a while too. Where were you able to get one delivered for that price though?

 

[turbo500]

Anybody recommending a Hoover Purepower needs they're head testing. They're absolutely god awful machines.

 

[beko1987]

Some form of Miele or Sebo upright definatly. Then maybe a nice Turbopower or Senior for the weekend sir?

 

[matt8808]

Sebo all the way. You won't regret it. Or a DC39 Animal. I have a X4 Pet and the Dyson and I'm equally happy with both machines.

 

[hi-loswitch98]

I dont think anyone was recommending a Purepower though.

 

[dave]

Hi-Lo Switch

It's here: http://www.morecomputers.com/extra.aspx?pn=PU2120

Breath everyone, I'm not going to buy one! Just looking for the best price on an X4 Pet instead.