Vac Recommendations

[blackheart]

Cheaper Felix

I'm not sure if they have the variable speed control, but maybe other than that the Windsor Axcess is just a rebadged Sebo Felix.

http://scolesfloorshine.com/catalog2/product_info.php?products_id=661

 

[kirbyultimateg]

Here is the Hoover WindTunnel bagged self propelled upright.


http://hoover.com/products/details/u6485900/anniversary-windtunnel-self-propelled-bagged-upright/

 

[kirbyultimateg]

Here is the Hoover WindTunnel bagged non-self propelled upright.


http://hoover.com/products/details/u5491900/anniversary-windtunnel-bagged-upright/

 

[kirbyultimateg]

Here is the Hoover WindTunnel bagged PN canister.


http://hoover.com/products/details/s3670/anniversary-windtunnel-bagged-canister-vacuum/

 

[kirbyultimateg]

Here is the Hoover Duros bagged PN canister.


http://hoover.com/products/details/s3590/duros-canister/

 

[kirbykid]

how about a tristar?

 

[durango159]

I can't recommend Sebo. They are made very well, very quiet and good suction.

However, I found them to be extremely non user friendly and the worst cleaning power heads. They can't handle anything outside of a low profile rug. Anything with any kind of nap and you can forget about having the Sebo clean it. The brush roll circuit board turns the unit off right away. It won't let you use the vacuum normally.

So I have to definitely say, that if you want to use a vacuum normally and actually have clean results in the end then avoid Sebo!!

As far as Windtunnel T uprights, I've noticed that there are several different brush rolls for the units. Some use the "Dirt Devil" style brush rolls. All the tufts touch eachother, they're bleach white and cut short. Good cleaning but not a deep cleaning agitator. Some use a Hoover style auger brush roll. Small gaps between strong bristle tufts, cut long and groom and clean very well!! I would look for a model with the Hoover style bristles.

 

[vacuumfreak95]

Hoover windtunnel self propelled.

I have a Hoover windtunnel self propelled that I love to death. I have all hardwood as well with two area rugs and it works great on every single floor or carpet I have used it on. I got mine at sears for 189.00 with a three year warranty and I got an extra two year warranty through sears so that's five years total.

 

[kirbyultimateg]

Here is the Hoover WindTunnel Air Extended Reach bagless upright from HSN. I heard great things about these machines.


http://www.hsn.com/home-solutions/hoover-windtunnel-extended-reach-bagless-vacuum_p-6781821_xp.aspx

 

[nycwriter]

Pardon the snarkiness, but ...

... you have a 4,000 square foot house and you don't have a pantry or broom closet to store your vacuum, other than out in the garage?

 

[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!