I’d Love to get to know more of you... PLEASE Comment.

[honestjoe68]

Hello Vacuumland.org Members!

I’ve been around here reading, posting and commenting for about 5 months now and I’d LOVE to get to know more of you by participation in this thread. I’m not complaining, but rather explaining I’ve felt a bit invisible here and would love to see more comments instead of only “views”. (See my previous Contemporary Thread Titled: Dyson V10 Dok)

So, if you guys don’t mind, please share with me your Favorite Contemporary (Newer) vacuum cleaner and why it’s your favorite. If you can’t choose one (Like me it’s Sophie’s choice LOL) Then list your top five or ten vacuum cleaners. Share as little or as much as you’d like and I’d love it if we can make this a lengthy post with lots of fun conversation and sharing. I enjoy hearing from all of you and love ALL brands and makes of vacuum cleaners as I appreciate anything that is categorized as a vacuum cleaner... it’s all stuff that I find exciting and FUN.

To start things off, here are my top ten favorite vacuum cleaners, in no specific order as I love them all as my “favorites”

* Sebo Felix Premium (Gloss White), Love the versatility of it and how quiet and efficient it is, along with the easy empty bags.

* Shark IONFlex 2X DuoClean Cordless (Blue), Love the powerful suction, easy empty dirt cup and the two removable batteries.

* Riccar Premium Vibrance R20P.2 (Metallic Dark Teal), Love the color, look, high quality construction, high quality chromed steel brushroll and power of this beautiful USA assembled vacuum.

* Bissell Anna Upright Hybrid Cordless (Pearl) Love that it’s a hybrid cordless or electric and that it’s now discontinued so it will be limited and rare eventually.

* Dyson DC24 (Target Red Limited Edition), I Love that it’s a unique color to Target, as that’s my favorite store.

* Kirby Sentria 2 (tan with teal accents) I LOVE my Sentria 2 and it’s versatility, powerful suction and HEPA bags, but the main reasons I love this particular Kirby are the bag design and color of the trim, tools and accessories. It’s powerful and durable and all made in the USA.

* Hoover Hushtone 13+ (grey and orange) I love it as it’s my favorite commercial vacuum and I love the lifetime belt and that it’s super quiet! (65 decibels)

* Miele H1 QuickStep Upright Vacuum with electronic suction control (Metallic Silver) I LOVE this vacuum as it was purchased with the money I saved after I quit smoking cigarettes. (Two packs a day, quit for good November 2011) and the money I would have spent on them.. I used to buy this beautiful $700 German made vacuum cleaner.

* Maytag MO2OR Dual Intake Upright M1200 (Pearl White) I LOVE this vacuum and I might as well include my Maytag M700, M600 and M500 too as they all are awesome, well made, assembled in the USA vacuum cleaners.

* Simplicity A-Go-Go Cordless Broom Vacuum (Green and Metallic Grey) It’s a fun and very versatile cordless vacuum with a nice charging stand and on board hose/tools.

And Lastly, an honorable mention in the Canister/Cylinder Vacuum category:

* Kenmore Bagged Canister Vacuum Model 125.81614 (Metallic Purple) I only own approximately 8 canister style vacuums in my entire collection, but I LOVE the color, on board tools and hand grip power and electronic suction control feature. It’s VERY quiet too with lots of suction.

Thank you everybody and I look forward to lots of comments and sharing.. This IS the reason we have a vacuum cleaner forum to share our passion for collecting vacuum cleaners and tell others what gets us excited! Share why you feel a vacuum cleaner is NOT just an appliance to clean your home... but something that makes us smile and peaks our interest!

Patrick

 

[justjunque]

Patrick

Good morning.
I'm glad you decided to give it another chance!

I'm fairly new here as well, and not even a true collector.
But I am a fan, and have been drawn to vacuums since childhood.
The earliest ones that I remember in our home were a Hoover Portable and a Hoover Lark stick vacuum.

And, I want to congratulate you for quitting smoking!
I dabbled as a teen, but I thank God that I never got "hooked".

If you're interested in my rather unimpressive "collection", I'll post again later.
Unfortunately, have to go to work soon.

Barry

 

[dysonman1]

Hi Patrick:
I go to work every day at The Vacuum Cleaner Museum in St. James, MO. I'm surrounded by vintage and "very" vintage cleaners. Some older than 100 years.

At home it's a different story. I love modern vacuums, and have a good number "in rotation".

My newest cleaner is my Hyla EST with the brushless motor. What a fantastic piece of engineering.

My favorite Vacuum of all time, the Signature Series Air-Way Sanitizor, comes out for spring and fall cleaning.

At the Collector's Convention about three weeks ago, a friend brought me an almost new Hoover React Professional Pet Plus (that's it's entire name). I LOVE IT. What a fantastic machine.

I got a Hoover Air Revolve from Amazon recently for $100. It's a modern take on the General Electric "Roll Easy" from the mid 1950's. I bought it to laugh at, since it's a modern copy of one of the worst vacuums ever. However, it's actually not too bad, picks up very well, and is fun to use. And it's worth exactly what I paid, $100.

I have at home my all time favorite Dyson, the DC17 Absolute. Built exclusively for the USA. It's the best, most powerful Dyson ever made.

I love my Fantom Thunder. I used to have a vacuum repair shop, we were Fantom warranty dealers. I found out that James Dyson was not going to renew his license agreement with Fantom, so they would not be able to make dual cyclone cleaners any longer. I ordered what turned out to be one of the last Fantom Thunders they had in the warehouse. I've kept it nice, but I've still used it a lot.

I also love my Eureka Ultra Whirlwind dual cyclonic upright. Eureka made them briefly in 2000, but Dyson's patents were not expired so they had to take it off the market. I got an almost new one from the estate of the late Mike Hays, who was a vacuum collector. It was used once, if at all, when I got it. Cleans like a DREAM.

I like using my old Kirby G3. Since the new Avalir is in no way different, there's just no reason to get a newer one. Very recently, a Kirby salesman stopped by my home. I told him I had one of his expensive sweeping machines, and when they came out with a really new model, I'd be happy to look.

My two vintage cleaners that are in regular rotation in my house, are my Hoover Dimension 1000 canister, and 65th Anniversary Majestic Filter Queen.

When the Vacuum Cleaner Collectors came to my home, on the last day of the convention this year, I demonstrated my Aerus Electrolux Guardian Platinum, and my Tri-Star Mg2. Love them both.

I have two Miele canisters, a Genimi and an Aquaria. I use the same hose and power nozzle with both of the.

Last but not least is my Riccar Prima with Tandem-Air power nozzle. Fantastic carpet cleaning canister.

I rarely use my Central Vac. While I love my dual motor Vacuflo, using the Hide-A-Hose is kind of a pain. The wally-flex comes in handy in the laundry room to suck the lint out of the Speed Queen.

 

[honestjoe68]

Hi Barry,

Yep it’s partially because of your kind post and also I thought.. well if I even get one or two replies then I should be happy. LOL I just got flustered when I had hundreds of views and no replies and foolishly thought.. what am I doing wrong that nobody likes my posts? But anyhow, if you don’t yet own your “favorite” vacuum... what would be your dream vacuum and why? I’d love to hear and include those who may not have found or bought their fantasy vacuum yet. BTW.. Love the Hoover portable and Lark Stick vacuum, I had one years ago in (I think) the two Blue color scheme... may not have been a Lark but definitely a Hoover Stick of that era. I just kinda lost interest in my vintage (Sorry guys, no shade) and sold or gave them away to other collectors. But thank you Barry for your comments and kindness, I appreciate it!


Hi Tom,

WOW I looked up your new Hyla EST and OMG I am coveting it!! Did you happen to see the new Swarovski Crystal Limited Edition Hyla.. Spectacular! Dyson DC17.. LOVE and horrible regret that I sold mine years ago instead of holding on to them! I also own the Hoover React Professional Pet Plus.. LOVE it too, really nice matching and I’m a total sucker for any iPhone app for a vacuum! Lol. Fantom Thunder, Lightening and Wildcat.. Wish I had them all still, another regretful decision, but at least they went to a die hard collector and he still has them today. Hoover Air Revolve.. it’s on my Amazon wish list after watching Roger Lang use his to clean up after his Mom had new carpeting put in her home. Cool rolling design! Eureka Ultra Whirlwind.. Cool vacuum and I’d love to have one also, but I only had the Eureka Bagless (Forget the name) that had those funky Roller Blade wheels in the back.. it was that lime green! Kirby G3.. My only other Kirby I’ve owned, sadly I gave that one to a collector too. Now I have the Awesome Kirby Sentria 2 and the only reason I chose it was it’s color scheme.. tan and teal.. LOVE it. Plus I bought it from a woman going through a divorce after 38 years of marriage. The tools had never been used and the Kirby looked brand new, the brushroll was still clean. She said 6 years prior they had all hardwood put in the home and it set in her closet. Anyway, she was SO happy to hear I was a collector she hugged me. LOL. Hoover Dimension and Filter Queen.. both sound really cool too. Not familiar with canister/cylinder type vacuums. Aerus, Tri Star and your Miele canisters.. Awesome vacuums!! Riccar Premium Tandem Air .. excellent, again I only own Riccar Uprights. (Canisters are Simplicity) My Tacony Favs I mentioned above but forgot to list my Simplicity Tandem Air Fetch Pet S30PET in gorgeous Metallic Grass Green.. I’d never have bought one as I’d only seen Riccar at my local store... but traveling to Pennsylvania to see family, I found and awesome Simplicity dealer and he gave me a huge discount as I bought my Wonder Power Team Canister with deluxe powered brushroll, the Simplicity A-Go-Go Cordless and my two Flash Micro Handhelds I bought as gifts. So the owner looked at my bill, even with a discount he’d already given me on the other vacuums.. looked at me and said how about the $1,199.95 Fetch Pet for HALF price!! So yep.. I love it and sure wish, like you I had the Tandem Air Nozzel for my Wonder, I bought mine right before the canister Tandem Air nozzle was released.

Ok, thank you both so much for sharing. I hope this thread grows as I LOVE hearing about other peoples favorites and why.. I feel like part of a really cool group instead of a weirdo! LOL

Thanks, Patrick

 

[dysonman1]

I can always help you out with a Simplicity Tandem-Air power nozzle that will fit on your Wonder.

Hope you get lots of replies.

You live in the heart of vacuum country - Ohio - where it all started when Susan Hoover opened her door to Murray Spangler, carrying what would become the Hoover model 0 and he said "you'll never have to beat your carpets outside again".

Try to plan a trip to Missouri for next years Vacuum Collectors Convention at the Vacuum Cleaner Museum. June 6 - 8. You'll meet LOTS of fellow collectors and have a great time. Best of all, it's FREE.

 

[kenkart]

We all are somewhat different,

As for myself, I have a phobia about having anything newer, most of my machines are from the 60s on back, I do have some 70s 80s and 90s vacuums, but I guess of all of them my favorite newer machine, would be my early 90s Nilfisk GS 90.But I like seeing ALL vacuums, and I really enjoy this group of folks, we have a great time...My story is, I was always attracted to vacuum cleaners, As a very small child, my Aunt bought a new tan model G Electrolux that sparked my life long love of tank and canister machines, especially Electroluxes, im 52 now, and several years ago was given a huge collection of vacuums and mixers and blenders from Mike Hays, a old friend from Greenfield Ohio, this about tripled my collection, I am in the process of moving now to a house with much more and better storage, I counted 60 Eectroluxes as I moved them...LOL, probably close to 500 or so vacuums by the time im done, the Electroluxes are from the first one, the model 5 thru the Rennisance.I have all kinds of odd old machines, Apexes, Lewyts, Westinghouse, GE, Kenmore, Regina, Universal,Hoover, Kingston, Nilfisk, Panasonic,Kirby, Saniway, Royal and a few more brands.Tom Gasko is a great friend and if you can go to the museum it will be well worth your time As Tom knows much more than I do, especially about newer stuff.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Hi Patrick and WELCOME!!!!!!!

I've been collecting vacuums for years. I have over 450 HOOVER products in my home. (I KNOW). Although, I have friends who collect other species, I'm all Hoover. more of a devotee to the entire Hoover Company.
I'm also the Vice President of a collectors' group, The V.C.C.C. (The Vacuum Cleaner Collectors' Club) We just returned form Spokane. Every summer, we have a convention in a different city, visiting fellow collectors, seeing their town, etc.I've gotten to see a lot of The U.S. It's great fun. Perhaps you might like some info on our group, too.
Oddly, I learned a few years ago, that I am a distant relative of Murray Spangler, the janitor who, with Boss Hoover, changed the world with The Hoover cleaner.
Again, a great big welcome to you.
John Long, Vice President, The V.C.C.C.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

If you'd like to see some of my stuff.........

check out Vintage... (archives, now) Preparing the Hoover Gallery.. Care to see some Hoovers. you'll see a sample.

 

[justjunque]

Hey Patrick

Okay.
As I was saying, I'm not officially a collector.
I have what you might call an obsessive personality.
I tend to buy multiples of random things; bordering on hoarding.
And, I've liked vacuums as long as I can remember.
So...I've ended up owning multiple vacuums.

I have an Oreck XL, which was the first vacuum we ever bought, back when we lived in our apartment.
Once we bought our house, we have mostly hardwood floors, and don't have as much need for the upright.

So, I bought a refurbished Electrolux Epic 6500.
I had fallen for the one my mom had, so I needed one of my own.
I now have three Epic 6500s.
The second one, I found on Craigslist.
A complete, low mileage, one owner machine that I couldn't resist.
The third one is a 75th Anniversary model that I found on the curb.
It was trashed, and doesn't run, but I cleaned it up and plan on replacing the motor, once I get brave enough to attempt the job.
I also found a dark grey Ambassador III on the curb.
Someone had clogged up the power nozzle by vacuuming up some kind of wet mess that then dried in there.
After a thorough cleaning, it turns out it was an almost immaculate machine before someone messed it up.
It's now one of my nicest vacuums. Of course, I had to hit eBay and buy everything for it that wasn't with it when I found it. So, it became a somewhat expensive "free" vacuum! But worth it!

Just recently, I found a complete Hoover Portable at a Salvation Army thrift store.
For $10, I couldn't pass it up.
It's not the same color as the one from my childhood, but at least I have a working Portable.
It works great!

And, just last week, I picked up a blue Hoover Quik-Broom II; also a thrift store find.
It's a three speed stick vac.
Someone neglected it horribly, and it was even dirtier than the trashed Electrolux that I found.
I've made quite a bit of progress with cleaning it, but I have to try to find the courage to take it apart so I can get the bag off to wash it.
My mom had the Lark when I was a kid, and I remember my grandmother having what I believe was a Regina stick vac.
So, I always wanted to have a stick vac of some kind in our home.

A wet/dry vac which I believe is a Craftsman, and has not yet been taken out of its box, and two Oreck hand-held vacuums, one black, one white, round out the "collection".
The black one came with our XL, and the white one belonged to an uncle who no longer wanted it.

I am in the process of trying to acquire a Hoover Celebrity.
That's how I am. Out of the blue, something just catches my eye, and I have to have one...or three.

I can't really say that I have a "dream vacuum" that I hope to own some day.
Today, it's the Celebrity.
And I love my Electroluxes!

Barry

 

[justjunque]

Hans

Your collection and storage/display area look awesome!

You mentioned mixers.
I have no idea why, but lately I've had a thing for Sunbeam Mixmasters.
As far back as I can remember, my mom has had a chrome stand version.
I have so many fond memories of "helping" her in the kitchen, and the delicious things she would make that the Mixmaster was used in preparing.

We already have a Kitchen Aid stand mixer that we got as a wedding gift, and it seems we never have time to use it.
Never mind adding a second stand mixer to the already overcrowded countertop.

Even though I have no history with them, I've been wanting the hand mixer version all of a sudden.
The hand-held Mixmaster...the five speed with Burst of Power...probably in green.
I love green!
Harvest gold would probably be a close second.
I've seen them on eBay, but I just haven't seen "the one".

Barry

 

[kenkart]

Barry

I will try and post pictures of the mixers, I have almost every sunbeam from 1930 until the 80s and all but one Kitchen Aid from the first, 1919 until 1980,The portable you want I may have, im not sure,

 

[broomvac]

Patrick,

I think this thread is a wonderful idea. This will be a good vacuum cleaner "ice breaker."

You have good taste in vacuums. Of the ones you listed, I think the Maytag M1200 is the one I want the most. The shape of the machine is beautiful, being more rectangular than its Simplicity and Riccar brothers, and the gloss "Maytag White" is sharp! On top of that, it's a tandem air vacuum, which makes it extra cool! In fact, I like the whole Maytag lineup which you have.

My story is likely similar to those of others here. I have been interested in vacuums for as long as I can remember and even before--literally. Since before I was even one I was apparently drawn to vacuums. My mom had a blue Hoover Elite with a side-zip bag and on board attachments at the time. Coincidentally or not, side-zip Elites/Legacys/Soft & Lights have been one of my favorite vacuums ever since despite the fact she got rid of it well before I was old enough to use it.

I keep a "Vacuum Cleaner Resume" to track every vacuum I've owned. Last I checked, it was around 80, but I have (only?) 23, not including my Shop Vac and Craftsman self-propelled leaf/lawn vacuum. I tend to let all but my favorites go after a while. Occasionally, I get rid of one and regret it.

With the exception of a Dirt Devil Pro Series Can Vac and several handheld vacuums, I collect exclusively uprights. Mostly this has been because I love "dirty fan" vacuums, but also because my house has so much carpet that uprights are a better choice. I get my vacuums from all kinds of sources. Some from garage sales, some from friends, some from vacuum stores, some from eBay, but most from thrift stores. Thrift stores have been good to me; I've been able to find some diamonds in the rough. Other times, I'll find a vacuum that I wouldn't usually buy if it wasn't for the fact it has that ONE part I've been needing for so long!

Vintage vs. Contemporary...the age of cleaners I find interesting begins about where Hans's ends, I guess. I like vacuums from the 70's and later. That's why I enjoy this site: no two people here like exactly the same thing.

My favorite contemporary vacuum is my Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal + Allergy which I purchased refurbished from Dyson's eBay outlet. Cool story: it was rebuilt by the same people who pumped new life into my Fantom Thunder. Sonwil Distribution apparently "Manufacturer Refurbished" both of them, 19 years apart!

The first picture below shows my current vacuum "armada" minus my Oreck Intellashield and new Fantom. Two days ago I found a Fantom Cyclone XT, a definite dream machine of mine. I couldn't be happier because I have a strong interest in Fantoms, Dysons, and any other cyclonic vacuums with Dyson roots!

The other pictures are just select shots of a few of the machines I currently have.

Keep on vacuuming, everyone! All of your responses were interesting and I look forward to reading more.

 

[rivstg1]

new to this collecting thing

I like old stuff...in most categories...not exclusively all old stuff.....parents insist I was born decades ahead of when I should have . I have 5 Kirbys now and thats my most favorite by far, though I don't know much about other brands in the 1930s-1950's...learning. I would like some restored 50s Kirby's...have my eye on a 516 model at a Pawn shop, hmmmm. Its the 'chrome' ( I know, its polishing aluminum) look that grabs me....and that the styling LOOKS old , even if it isn't that old ( think 1980's model etc). I'm looking at some Royal metal uprights recently too. While I"m not a huge canister fan due to the main units seemingly always getting caught on chairs/corners/doors....I have 2 Rainbow's , though, the really old ones don't do much for me. I"ve learned that i prefer uprights when I bought my first Kirby. My first vacuum that I bought was an OReck XL 9100 which I still have....didn't use it much at ALL since 1999 when I got my first Rainbow, but recently recplaced the headlights and cover for it...just b/c. Actually, I bet lots of you guys do this, that I keep the Oreck in the kitchen closet for a 'quick spill' vacuum, but thats it.
So, my total vacuum collection is 9! ( just got a 2nd kirby Heritage II b/c I wanted teh emptor/bag to use on an older Kirby w/o desposable bags.
While I don't want or aspire to own most of the vacuums many of you talk about here, I RESPECT and appreciate YOUR enthusiasm for 'your' brands, honestly, love your passion and seeing the models that I wouldn't ever look for by all of your posting photos here![this post was last edited: 7/3/2018-22:32]

 

[madman]

Hi Patrick!

I'm not really a vacuum collector (yet). That being said, I do technically own 4 vacs, not including machines used for work. I'm more of a general collector (vintage stuff), but ever since I was very little, I've always loved machines in general. I was the kid at the department store who shrugged at the toy aisle, but absolutely HAD to see appliance section.

Don't worry about your threads not getting replies. Folks 'round here tend not to reply if they have nothing to say, that's all.

 

[broomvac]

So I posted here before I read your Dyson V10 Dok post. Now that I have done so, I'd just like to encourage you to stay here on Vacuumland with us. I've always enjoyed your posts. I try to do my part to make you and others here feel welcome, just as I want you all to do for me. Even when I don't reply, that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy your thoughts. Frequently, I'm just running low on time or don't know enough about the vacuum in question to leave a thoughtful comment.

My heart is a bit warmed to see some folks here on Vacuumland coming together in this thread and your other post to support you. I've been present on this site in some form or fashion for some 10 or so years now, and I too feel this place has gotten a bit quieter since then. Maybe it's just me; I've transitioned more from wanting to being content with what I've found.

Nevertheless, I try to do my part to keep this site lively and I hope you inspire a new wave of activity from the others, too.

 

[fan-of-fans]

I guess you could say I like machines in general too, pretty much anything with a plug is interesting to me.

I'm not sure where I got my interest in vacuums but it probably had to do with the Kenmore canisters we had growing up.

You asked favorite contemporary machine. I guess out of the ones I own, it would be my red Kenmore Progressive canister. It's quiet and fun with all of the bells and whistles. I just would rather it had the metal end hose instead of the weird bulky attachments, but they're ok.

I mostly have 90s and newer vacuums in my collection. I do have one or two from the 80s and two Hoovers from the 60s and 70s, a Constellation and a Slimline.

Pretty much any vacuum from any brand that catches my attention I like, no matter the brand or year. Overall I guess I've always favored Kenmores because I grew up with them and to me they're the best vacuums you can find in a department store or big box store these days.

And probably for the same reason, I'm more of a canister person than an upright. I have 3 uprights in my collection compared to 8 canisters.

Someone mentioned Sunbeam Mixmasters too. I like these. I have a harvest gold one from the 70s. I don't use it that much unless I make pancakes or waffles for breakfast. I like the 60s-90s Mixmasters the best, probably because of the shape overall of them. My favorite features are the bowl rotation and the attachment port. I don't have any attachments for mine other than the beaters and dough hooks. I have a Mixmaster 3 speed hand mixer too that's avocado. Nice little mixer.

I've never had a KitchenAid mixer but I do have a blender.

 

[compactc9guy]

Well for me
my favorite vacuum are Compact Tristar simply due to the fact my grand ma had one my god father had one both C8 or C9 now i have my own Compact IEC -C9 love it.
Also the Electrolux AP 200 which i got fro a deal 40 $ ! always love the design the air flow and simplicity and direct connect wands and hose ect from the lux waiting to find a Olympia one and super j i curently also have a discovery 2 upright i found in a yard sale for 20 $ and a brand new aerus floor pro to help cleaning and wash my floors love it !
I have always been a shop-vac fan i had several over the years currently own a big 16 gallon shop vac. Id love to own a Filter Queen X31 and a Kenmore Whisper tone canister 4.1.

 

[honestjoe68]

@dysonman1 Tom, Wow thank you for the offer of the Simplicity Tandem Air nozzle, I’ve debated buying it since I first saw one online. So thank you and I’ll keep you in mind if I decide to buy one. Thanks! I will definitely try to make it to Missouri, but I don’t get to travel much this year with so many things on my plate. But I’ve always wanted to go. Fortunately many years ago I went on several tours of the Hoover Plant in North Canton.. Wonderful to see that beautiful factory, but very disheartening that it’s gone out of business and about 750 people lost their job.

@kenkart, Hans I totally understand your passion for classic vacuums as many new, contemporary vacuums are totally lacking the extra styling and trim and use of different materials and colors to jazz older vacuums up. I too was attracted to vacuum cleaners, my Mom says, from the time I could walk. Would Love to see your canister vacuums and mixers, they sound beautiful! Amazing collection you have too.... congratulations and what amazing, well built machines you own. I will make it my number one priority to get to the museum too, as but I want to spend a long time so I have to plan at least a weekend and stay near by in a hotel.

@gottahaveahoover, John .. Mr. President, I am totally honored and humbled by such an important person in the world of vacuums would speak such kindness to me. What an amazing job you have and I’m jealous (but very happy for you) that I couldn’t see all you have too and travel. WOW, I can’t tell you how MANY Hoover vacuums I’ve had in my life and how much JOY they have given me. My great aunt willed me her Hoover Jr., I apologize as I have no idea the model number or age (roughly from the 60’s), but it was a greenish yellow color with a dark sage green fabric bag and what appears to be Bakelite underneath. Then I had a love affair with my grandma’s Hoover Dial-a-Matic in the tan and taupe color scheme (again my sincere apologies for not knowing the correct models or color names). Then I also remember grandma also owned a Hoover Pixie in tan and yellow.. I LOVED playing with that for hours! Then of course my Mom and other Grandma had Hoover Senior vacuums! Moms was Mint Green and Grandma’s was Pink! I admit I was a bit scared of them as a very young child because they were so powerful and awesome machines! Then there were Hoover Convertibles in the family.. my favorite was bright orange. Oh and The Hoover Decade 800 that my Mom owned.. I LOVED that one and it was green color scheme. but I think the one that fascinated me the most was when my Mom bought the Hoover Concept One, then grandma bought the Concept Two a few years later. I thought it was brilliant to put a hand vacuum on the front for cleaning furniture, etc. Moms Concept one was Blue bag with cream body and Grandma’s Concept 2 was a silver/gray color. I own a few vintage, one being a Hoover Quik Broom Stick Vacuum in Yellow (by the way where can I get Hoover “E” bags?) My Quik Broom works great and is pristine and I still have the slide in white disposable bag holder/frame.. I just cannot source E bags. Lastly, I had to buy a Hoover Dial-a-Matic for sentimental reasons! My Contemporary Hoovers are plenty too. I have ALL the Hoover Cordless vacuums, the 2 in 1 stick, the Upright, the Lift and the stick.. I have SO many of those batteries I could run one vacuum for days LOL. I also had to have my second set of Hoover Platinum vacuums, bought last year. I had the Platinum Lightweight Bagged Upright set and gave them to my Uncle who needed a new vacuum. He still uses his and I ordered myself another set last year from Amazon. They are SO awesome.. love the blue lighted on/off and low/high buttons as well as the overall design. I also have the following Hoover: PowerVac Pet Cordless Hand Vacuum, Anniversary Windtunnel Self Propelled, Signature LiNX Cordless Vacuum, Cruise Cordless Ultra light vacuum, REACT Professional and REACT Professional Pet Plus, and three Commercial Hoover vacuums: the Awesome Hoover Hushtone 13+ with Intellibelt and quiet mode and the cool Commercial Backpack Vacuum, Model C2401. And the Commercial Professional Series Bagged Upright CH50020. Wow I didn’t even get into the years in my late 20’s when I ordered the Windtunnel off television from the cool infomercial where they showed the yellow “sand” getting scattered by other vacuums.. then I even ordered the Windtunnel Self Propelled.. both in the neat burgundy colors. My life is FULL of fond Hoover memories, so thank you John for your kind words, it means a LOT to me.

Wow Barry... LOVE your share! Loved my first Oreck XL too and always wanted to own more Electrolux vacuums. Great find on your Hoover Portable! I’ve never seen an Ambassador III? LOVE the Hoover Quik Broom and QB2.. so FUN. I forgot to share with John above.. I recently was Gifted a MINT Hoover Constallation (I believe an 858) anyway a friend gave it to me and she was the only owner. It was a wedding gift almost 50 years ago. It’s Orange on top with tan bottom and hose, etc. I was so touched she thought of me. I too love the Hoover Celebrity as well and would be pleased to have one too. Your Mixer collection sounds awesome too and I’d love to see pics sometime as well.

@broomvac thank you for the kind words and your share too. I do love my Maytag vacuums so much it’s hard to not use them everyday. I highly recommend the M1200 if you ever get one, I have seen some good sales on them here and there.. but they are more of an investment like a Miele or Riccar. I LOVE the entire Tacony family to be honest.. I have vacuums from almost all their subsidiary vacuum manufactures. Your Blue Kenmore High Performance and the Kenmore Progressive DirectDrive and ALL your Dirt Devils I’m envious of as I sadly and foolishly got rid of all mine. I had the DD MVP Bagged, I had the RoomMate, the Broom Vac and the original hand held corded vacuum. They are ALL nice, Dyson are fun too.. I have a bad addiction to collecting Dyson and I have SO many Dyson products (28 items, mostly vacuums) That Dyson made me a VIP customer with Lifetime Free Shipping and an automatic 25 percent off every vacuum (except the V10 until it’s 6 month old) ordered with customer service at Dyson Direct and I have a special customer service representative I can email or call for help, etc.. It’s SO cool how nice they are to me! I had a laugh with one call not too long ago when the sales manager I was speaking with said in her 10 years with Dyson, she has Never seen a customers account where their Dyson Machines List showed “Next Page” to view all my Dysons.
I have fun collecting vacuums, but with Dyson, I actually love their Hot and Cold heater, the Fans and the Air cleaners too.

@rivstg1 Kelton, Hello and cool share of your unique collection from Vintage to the 90’s. I’d LOVE to own a Rainbow but haven’t made that transition to water filtration vacuums .. YET . Thank you very much for being so kind and respectful to appreciate me and my enthusiasm. Your words inspired me to have fun here and not worry as much about replies and hope that all those “views’ were enjoyed and informative. Thanks for everyting and congrats on your wonderful collection!

Hi @madman.. we are kindred spirits when you described the Toy Aisle had no affect on you but the Appliance Aisle was your section.. DITTO exactly! I miss our Service Merchandise for that reason... so cool to see the Vacuums lined up in a lighted display.. the only down side I couldn’t TOUCH all of the vacuum cleaners LOL. Thank you for sharing and I appreciate everything!

@broomvac.. again, you are awesome! I too have had my heart warmed by the overwhelming response and kindness of the great members of this site.. I finally feel a part of something much bigger than just me or just a passion to collect something. It’s like a great big family! I’m finally NOT the odd ball LOL

Sincere and HUGE thanks to each and every person who’s commented and even to those just reading this thread. I love and appreciate everyone for their sharing and kindness. Vacuum Collectors Unite and I hope to keep hearing more and more sharing. I hope I never miss anyone or forget to reply to anyone.. if I do, it’s NOT personal but more a testament that I need reading glasses LOL

My sincerest thank you’s!

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@fan-of-fans and @compactc9guy

Cole and Antoine,

Thank you for your shares too.. I took so long and typed so much (Sorry Everybody) that I saw you two posted while I was typing my previous comment.

Cole, I love and have a fondness of Kenmore vacuums too and of the few canisters I own, two are Kenmore. I LOVE my Purple Kenmore Canister Model 125.81614 bagged vacuum. I love how even the motorized mini pet tool stores on board and how you can change from the Motorized Brushroll to the soft, dusting brush for hard floors (hands free) without bending or reaching down. Very cool design and SO quiet! Oh and I don’t even want to go there with all the mixers I’ve seen growing up LOL. I bought my partner the big Kitchen Aid mixer and all the attachments last year and he Loves it! He is an excellent cook and I love to bake and make desserts. Awesome share and thank you!

Antoine, I worked my second job where the store used a Tri-Star in the black and grey speckled pattern, with the translucent attachments that had silver glitter inside! Love vacuuming with that! Wow Love to see your Electrolux AP200.. those were so cool and neat colors. Also, love to see pictures of your coll Filter Queen X31 are those the cool blue anniversary edition vacuums or the black and red?? Love that you have a Kenmore Whisper Tone Canister.. what color is it?? Thank you for your share and kindness.

Again, sorry for my rambling ON and ON in many comments.. but you guys have made me so happy and welcome to the family!! I felt invisible, but little did I know so many enjoyed reading my posts and hopefully like what I share.

The genuine love for Vacuum Cleaners is a great thing and it’s really nice to feel understood and share similar enjoyment and excitement for the collection of these amazing machines that help us keep our home clean!

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