Looking for a modern daily driver

[vacuumlover]

So i'm looking for a modern vac to use as my daily driver. Any recommendations?

An upright is what i'm looking for. Preferably under £100. Keeping in mind there's 2 cats (one long haired the other short) and 3 people.[this post was last edited: 6/25/2015-11:24]

 

[oliveoiltinfoil]

I would recommend this Panaosnic. It performs well, ahs a decent brushbar, bagged obviously, sturdy build quality and is inexpensive.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-M...52743&sr=8-1&keywords=panasonic+bagged+vacuum

 

[vacuumlover]

@ oliveoiltinfoil

Yeah iv'e seen them before not really my cup of tea. Iv'e used one before and they feel too lite to me as if they aren't doing the job.

 

[suctionselector]

Sebo

Maybe a reconditoned Sebo would suit the bill?

 

[sptyks]

Keep in mind: any vacuum cleaner that cost less than $150 will most likely be in the dumpster before 3 years of normal use. 

 

[vacuumlover]

@suctionselector

Never thought about that. Thanks.

 

[citroenbx]

dyson dc14 very good vacuum

 

[vacuumlover]

@citroenbx

I want a brand new machine rather than used. If it was used I might as well just use a vintage vacuum.

 

[turbo500]

You're only options for bagged uprights under £100 are Panasonic or Hoover Purepowers, the latter of which are pretty awful.

A Henry would be a good for a cylinder, if that's what you're looking for. If you can stretch your budget, Sebo and Miele are great if you want bagged. Dyson if you want bagless.

 

[vacuumlover]

@turbo500

Hell no i'm not going for a PurePower.

Iv'e already got a Henry ( HVR-200-A2 )

Thats just it I would defiantly go for Dyson if my budget would stretch that far, but it won't at the moment.

 

[turbo500]

Vax Air Reach?

http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Pro...|rnd:17919785354793815876|dvc:m|adp:1o1|bku:1

 

[parwaz786]

If you want bagless, I would say Dyson is the best really, they are well built, perform good, easy to use, last long, the cyclones actually work properly, vax cyclones might look the same but they aren't on patch of the Dyson cyclones. We have had most Dysons from Dc01 to DC41 except the DC11, 15, 16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,26 and the handhelds and that digital slim stuff

 

[parwaz786]

Manchestervacs sell refurbished Dysons with new motors and parts and that, they are like new, like why buy new when you can get used at a fraction of the cost, the only difference is a few scratches but they get cleaned out with all parts checked and cleaned 100% and that. They are the best dyson dealer and aren't overpriced

 

[parwaz786]

£179 Dyson DC40 multifloor manufacturer refurbished with 2 year guarantee and tools, you can't go wrong they came out in 2012 and have quite stiff bristles. This is good for pet hair and can be used on all floor, but has no turbo brush but hey, the suction on this is good. If you like you can get a turbo brush from ebay

The DC40 is a full sized Dyson, but is lighter than a normal upright, can be lifted with one hand and it's a joy to use. I actually hated it till I got it, and honestly it's a good machine, even though its the older type which isn't as good as the new 700w ones

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dyson-DC4...383?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1e9ff4ad57

 

[suckolux]

Honestly, my 6 year old dc 18, not a favorite I have heard with many, has been a great daily driver, nothing has ever broken! Not a deep cleaner, but makes life so easy for me. But everyone and their needs is different. Good luck

 

[parwaz786]

The newer ones clean much better and have more airflow
British homes tend to have thinner carpets which is a benefit when using something like an older Dyson, if it's a newer Dyson on a thick pile carpet, then very good (Y)

 

[turbo500]

I don't think you can go far wrong with those Vax Air cleaners, especially the new ones. It's a bargain at £89.99. Multi cycloning, lightweight, stretch hose, 6 year guaruntee and the brushroll on the new models is very impressive - really makes the dirt bounce!

The only drawback is the cyclone isn't as efficient as a Dyson, so the filter requires more frequent cleaning, but this is reflected in the cheaper cost.

 

[vacuumlover]

I think i'll stick with my U2716 to be honest.

Thanks for all the suggestions though!

 

[parwaz786]

ok

 

[oliveoiltinfoil]

Oh of course skptys. Explains my aunties 23 year old Henry which cost her like £90 back then ? Again, any propaganda for buying an overpriced dated lump of metal loooooool

Ahh, I see. Well, a reconditioned sebo you'd find easily for less than £150.

 

[vacuumlover]

@oliveoiltinfoil

I'm not a huge fan of sebo. Now don't get me wrong i'm not saying they're crap or anything. They do look great vacuums, it's just they look a bit "blocky" and old fashioned for me.

Mind you,saying that I wouldn't mind getting a Felix one day. Not yet though.

 

[sptyks]

Mr. tinfoil, It sounds like you are trolling so I'll bite.


For your information 90 pounds was a lot of money 23 years ago. I was referring to the $49.95 Bissel or Dirt Devil which can bought off the shelf at Walmart.


 Now I know why you need to wear that tinfoil hat.

 

[turbo500]

it's just they look a bit "blocky" and old fashi

Oh so I suppose a U2176 is the pinacle of modern design and technology, eh?


 


 

 

[alexhoovers94]

I can't believe the nonsense I am reading here.

 

[vacuumlover]

@turbo500

Oh for god sake's here we go yet again.

So what now I can't have my OPINIONS? Oh I know how about I use the Miele that's shoved up my arse then?

@AlexHoover94

Yeah I know right. This wasn't the thread I was talking about either.

 

[turbo500]

That's your problem if you've got a Miele should've up your arse, love - you should see a doctor about that.

I'm not a massive fan of the Miele uprights, so if you were trying to make some sort of point, it's failed entirely.

Just another example of how you make no sense. Stating that you'll stick to a vacuum design first launched in 1983 and not been on sale for 14 years as a daily driver, but then saying that a machine that's based on a design from 1991 and still on sale AND updated to meet modern standards is too block and old fashioned? Yeh, 'cause THAT makes sense.

I'm not saying you shouldn't have an opinion, but when you seem to pull your opinion out of thin air and can't back it up with any kind of experience, it kind of makes it a waste of time replying to your question. Maybe you should put a disclaimer on the bottom of your posts to say "by the way, for no good reason, I don't like X brand, Y brand or Z brand". I mean, have you even used a Sebo to be able to form a real judgement? Gosh, I may disagree with Alex from time to time, but credit where credit is due, his opinions and views are formed from experience and not just pulled out of his backside.

Although from the above thread it seems that, regardless of whatever people suggest to you, you'll go out of you way to find something you don't like about it. Why even bother asking the question if you know full well that nothing is going to be what you want?

 

[alexhoovers94]

To be fair, one normally has reasons behind their opinions, which appears absent here.

 

[turbo500]

Yes Alex, one does, doesn't one?

 

[vacuumlover]

@turbo500

(To be honest I don't even know why i'm attempting to write this because it will only be twisted and ignored)

I wasn't trying to make a point. I never said it was too blocky,what I meant was,for me personally it looks a bit blocky,yes if I had the opportunity to use one then yes by all means I would do. To put it short and sweet it's not my cup of tea.
I'm not going to bother putting a disclaimer because again,it will only be twisted etc.

No I won't but whats the point in me buying something that i'm going to hate using?

But of course,everything I say has to be twisted and so forth.