Vac Recommendations

[eurekaprince]

Hi Rob! Which Sebo power head are you referring to? The only Sebo upright rated highly by Consumer Reports is the Felix Premium. I think this model uses a simpler power head which does not have an electronic height adjustment mechanism. It uses a manual dial to adjust the height. Consumer Reports tested it on medium plush carpeting and gave it a "very good" rating for carpet cleaning. The other Sebos did not clean carpet well.

 

[durango159]

Sebo ET-1

Here is a link to the exact vacuum that we have. I don't like it!! So I barely use it. It was funny, last week I was at this clients house cleaning for 7 hours. The only thing that I used the Sebo for was to blockade the stairwell, so that no one would come down the steps while I was washing them!!!

http://www.qvc.com/qvc.product.H359...e & Vacuums&cm_ite=H359375-000-000&adtype=pla

 

[eurekaprince]

Oops...well there you go. That's the power head on the Felix. Guess that nixes this vac for carpets!

Thanks for the inside scoop...that's too bad.

I guess I'm back to recommending 2 vacs: Hoover Platinum Lightweight for carpets only, Miele Olympus with larger optional dusting brush for everything else! (I'm a vac "team" kinda guy!). :-D

 

[ocscott3085]

Just wanted to thank you all for your recommendations! I actually ended up purchasing a Shark Rotator Lift Away vacuum and CANNOT believe how well it works for such an inexpensive machine! I had a 20% off coupon at Bed, Bath & Beyond which brought the price down to about $200. I only intended on testing it out on my family room frieze carpeting but once I started, I couldn't stop and ended up cleaning most of my main level and master bedroom. Having vacuumed the day before with the Miele Twist, I was AMAZED that I had to empty the container three times. I wish I would have taken pictures...truly shocking! Most of it was dog hair and I'm sure a lot of dirt was fluffed up (previous Dyson owner here so I know the drill) but still....quite impressive for the price. While it doesn't feel like it will last 20 years, it IS sturdier than I anticipated. I'll still use my central vac for weekly deep cleanings but during the week, this will be a great choice. Thanks again!