small bags

[vacuumfreeeke]

I just changed the bag in my S/P Windtunnel and noticed how quickly it fills up. I NEVER change bags (I don't think I've changed a bag in probably a year or so on the other machines!). The reason is that I have a small place and I have so many machines that none of them get used too much so I kind of "spread it around" and none of the bags fill quickly. I have a cat, and cat hair doesn't ferment like dog hair so smell is never an issue with the bags. Now, there are a few reasons that I think the Windtunnel's bags fill so quickly (I've changed it 3 times now since I got the machine last December). First is that I love the machine so much that I use it more than any other, it truly has become my daily driver. Another reason is that is has the on board tools and bare floor features so I use it to clean all surfaces, not just carpet. The only other upright I have that has on board tools is the Dyson and while the attachments are better quality on the Dyson, that telescoping wand is a pain to deal with. The Windtunnel is just so easy! I have the attachments for most of my other machines (Kirbys, Royal, Hoover Innovation), but by the time I dig them out of the closet and hook them up, I could have whipped the Windtunnel out, used it (and loved every second of it), and have it put back away! Plus, it's just such a powerful vacuum, I know it cleans better than any of my other machines, I truly fall in love with it all over again each time I use it. But, the Y bags are very small, too small for a full sized vacuum I think. At least the Windtunnel still maintains a decent level of suction even with a full bag.

Just wondering what other machines you've noticed that have insanely small bags, and if it annoys you too? I know the Electrolux Intensity and the Kenmore Magic Blue are infamous for small bags, any others that you can think of?

 

[bagintheback]

The Oreck Buster B has way too small bags for their price. And the Magic Blue as you said, but I even find my Electrolux Upright 'U' bags to be small.

 

[filterqueen83]

bobby

I read this article this morning and was inspired to break out my windtunnel which I too used as a daily driver at one time. Now I am using the power tank cause my bf likes it lol. But thats a whole other story. So anyhoo I break it out low and behold the bag is sooo full and smells like doggy. And I am out of bags booo. So yes I do agree.

 

[vacuumfreeeke]

Matt Congrats on the boyfriend by the way... Hope this one is good to ya buddy. Did you move in together yet? We gotta hang out some time.... my boyfriend just moved to North Carolina so I suddenly have a lot of free time on my hands now!

Which model Windtunnel do you have? Is it self-propelled? At least the Y bags are readily available!

 

[filterqueen83]

yes

its a 1997 self propelled purple in color. No dirt sensor though unfortunately. Yes he is a good one he likes my collection and thinks its cute.

 

[kirbyklassic80]

Have you guys noticed....

It's getting hard to find electrolux bags.

 

[filterqueen83]

hhmm

I find elux bags at the dollar general now. I have sooooo many bags. though they are a dime a dozen where I used to live.