I agree on the last statements and definitely agree that Roger Lang’s, ibaisaic videos are a huge help if you just want to see how a vacuum performs and cleans diffent types of flooring and learn about a LOT of things about that vacuum, you just won’t find on the box or in the online description. Not just because he is my personal friend, but I say this as fact.. Roger’s videos are unbiased, thorough and to the point about what most people “should” be concerned about when buying a new vacuum cleaner.. does it clean well!! Sadly, you can have a $800 machine like my Miele Upright fail in the first 3 weeks of ownership and require service or a $70 dollar vacuum last for 8 years (like my Grandmas). Sometimes price or manufacturer doesn’t always determine reliability. Also, it’s easier for some people to simply go buy a new cheap vacuum at Walmart, than take the time to maintain and service a lovely high end vacuum. Because come on face it.. MOST people who don’t collect vacuums like we do, mistreat and disregard their vacuums in a horrible way, not maintaining filters, bags, belts, etc. Just an observation and my humble opinion.
I really appreciate all the effort Roger puts into his videos to be more about the functionality and cleaning abilities of it, and less about name brands and reputations. Everyone can find vacuums to hate or love and most of us agree we probably have favorite brand names of our own. But I would never discount or dismiss a vacuum simply on it’s brand name.
Some situations don’t require a high end, $700 vacuum.. but rather something maybe lightweight or easy to use and maintain. And to be brutally honest, these days a LOT of Vacuum Consumers buy a vacuum simply because of price and could care less if they wastefully throw it away in a year or two and think nothing about our already overburdened landfills.
I also know that some people are not worried about the filtration level or how effectively it cleans if all they want is something inexpensive and easy to use.... sadly, a lot of younger people (I’m 50) don’t take the pride or time to keep a house clean to the level I do or someone of say my Moms generation. But that doesn’t mean one or the other is correct, it’s just a sign of the times.
Fads and Gimicks will always be something we see in most appliance sold, especially vacuum cleaners. It all boils down (Sadly) to ONE thing.. MONEY.. Vacuum companies will try to give what the Majority of consumers want and it’s got nothing to do with what cleans most effectively or what’s most energy efficient.. as until we in the USA have what the UK has regarding ratings and decibel levels.. Vacuum companies will make whatever type vacuum they think will sell the most and make them the most Cash!
Thanks and I love all the input regarding this topic, you guys all have great points.. so Thank you!
Patrick
