New Member Here looking for recommendations

[myles_v]

I'd have to agree with the others, a Felix or Dart would be a good choice, pair it with a power nozzle for the carpets and a hard floor tool for the floors. I generally think the Miele canisters with one of their two higher end power nozzles clean better than Sebo products but there isn't too significant a difference. It seems like Sebo bags are generally less expensive compared to Miele bags, this may allow you to change the bag more frequently which can help with odors.

I haven't been too impressed by Tacony products (Riccar, Simplicity, etc.). Used for a good price they're good machines but brand new they are overpriced for what you get. $10 is good for the Symmetry but I wouldn't want to use it for hard floors. That being said, I am a fan of the cordless Riccar SupraLite/Simplicity Freedom but they seem overpriced, you'd get more for your money with a Sebo.

I also would avoid TTI generally; Oreck products seem OK still but I have not had good luck with any newer Hoover machines sadly. The bagged T Series might be OK but I wouldn't expect much in terms of longevity compared to the other machines you are considering.


If you are considering a vintage machine then I would keep an eye out for an old Electrolux/Aerus. They always had good filtration for their time and replacement bags are very cheap and readily available. The Discovery style upright is good for carpets, it's alright on hard floors but I'd prefer to use a canister for them. The canisters were all great as well but I'd probably avoid the Renaissance model, the hose handle is known for failing because they had a somewhat complex control pad (keeping in mind those machines are 25 years old by now so failure is not surprising). I believe HEPA bags are available for them but I have never had an issue with good quality 4 ply paper bags, they are one of the few machines that I don't mind using paper bags in. I almost never find used Electrolux machines with dust inside the bag compartment.

If you decide on a canister then the Filter Queen is worth a look as mentioned before, I have a soft spot for them but I know a lot of people dislike them. They filter the air well and I have never had an issue with odors but they can be messy to empty. It honestly isn't bad, I remove the motor unit leaving the filter cone in the container and I wrap a trash bag over the top before flipping the whole bin upside down. The bin is so large that this doesn't need to be done very often at all.

 

[will77]

RE: Myles V

Thanks for the information. I’ll pass on the Riccar than. I have also been looking at Lindhaus Healthpro because they have a power head for hard floors too like the Felix. How do you all think it compares to the Sebo Felix?

Which vintage Electrolux uprights do good with hardwood floors? Or is it only the canisters I should look at?

 

[panasonicvac]

The Lindhaus Healthcare Pro in my humble opinion is the best overall upright vacuum cleaner that I've ever used. Though unlike the Felix, it does not have a variable speed control and the powerhead does not swivel but the bare floor tool however does.

 

[suckolux]

Very impressive!

 

[will77]

Wow! Seems like this would also fit my needs very well. I actually found a Lindhaus HealthPro used locally for $75. It’s missing one of the attachment wands I believe and does not have a bare floor tool but after reading about it I might go get it to save some money. Are parts/attachments available easily for these?

 

[panasonicvac]

Yes they are. You can either look for them at you local Lindhaus dealer, online like oregoncityvacuum.com, or you can contact LINDHAUS USA at [email protected]

https://www.oregoncityvacuum.com/lihecaprovap.html

 

[myles_v]

The Lindhaus would be a good option too for sure!! Might be the best option, I haven't used one personally but I have heard great things.

If you do consider an Aerus/Electrolux then any of the Discovery style uprights (L shaped floor nozzle, like the one to the left in my profile picture) would do a decent enough job on hard floors for quick pickups but I wouldn't want one as a primary cleaner for hard floors. The canisters would be better for that purpose. The uprights like the Felix and Linhaus are ideal because of the ability to swap floor tools like a canister.

 

[o0john0o]

Miele C3

I am a pet allergy sufferer. I first bought a Sebo Felix. It cleaned well, but the filtration was sub par in my case. The vacuum exhaust smelled like dog after a week. The vacuum exhausts along the entire cylinder and when it blew in my face my lungs were shot for the day.

I then bought a Miele C3 Alize. The filtration is much better. I will still get a dog smell when it first starts up, but it dissipates after a few min. When I change a setting I get some exhaust in my face and I’m fine. I am very happy with it.

You could also look into a whole house vacuum. If my Alize didn’t work out, that was going to be my next thing to try.

 

[will77]

Thanks for all of your feedback everyone. Based on your recommendations I’ve purchased a Lindhaus Healthcare Pro from user Hoover300. I’ll see how it works out, if not I won’t be out too much money. The Lindhaus should be arriving today. I’ll try to write up a review if people would like. O0John0O, That’s been my issue with other vacuums as well. If the Lindhaus doesn’t work out I’d probably look for a Miele or Electrolux/Aerus canister.

 

[jo]

My suggestion

Any of the square bodied Electrolux beginning with the 1205 and use the charcoal filter inserts you can get for the bag compartment. They only filter correctly on those models the older rounder models have slots all over inside the bag compartment and the charcoal filters won’t do the odor reduction you need for pets.

The sidekick is great for pet hair on furniture. The vintage models are more my favorites but newer models are nice. I like the Aerus Lux Classic because it has the vintage style attachments and wand system which personally I find more durable.

Jon