what should my next vacuum(s) be?
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Decision made!
I decided on a used Kenmore Whispertone upright. I really appreciate all the input from everyone on here, you all have been very helpful. I've been enjoying reading this forum, it's a lot of fun.
Bought this on ebay for $65 including shipping. Whether it's worth $65 I'm not sure, but it was worth that to me. I'm not a big fan of Craigslist and I don't have a lot of time to go thrifting. Ebay really works for me even if I have to pay a little more. And this seller had taken the time to clean it well, put a new bag, belt in it, throw in an extra hose. I got a good vibe from the seller, unlike other sellers on ebay who want a lot of money for something that looks like it's been in a dust storm.
I tried out a new Panasonic upright in a vacuum store, and liked it except there was no way to shut off the brush roll. So I found this one, which looks very similar to the Panasonic uprights, and it does have the brush roll shut off, so I can use it on bare floors.
The suction is better than our bagless Bissell upright. In hallways and wide open spaces I can clean along the edges and just watch it pull the dog hair away from the base boards. Cuts down on having to go back over with an attachment.
Overall, seems to do well on both carpets and hard floors, except for picking up the leaves the dogs drag in. For that I really like that it has a quick draw hose I can use. It is just great on pet hair.
When the self-propelled is turned on, there's some squeaking. This really feels like an old vacuum. I do wonder how long it's going to last. I just feel like something's going to break any minute. I need to add a good floor attachment. The dusting tool is nothing fancy, but the bristles work well on lampshades. I wouldn't dust any expensive antique furniture with it, but it works fine on our furniture. And that squeegee looking thing, not sure what that is. There are no bristles on it, maybe it's for upholstery, I don't know.
I'm really partial to uprights, but I just don't have enough carpet in the house to justify spending $300 on a brand new Panasonic. I grew up with uprights, I cannot ever remember my mom or myself vacuuming with a canister until I was well out of the house as an adult. I remember we had that burgundy striped Hoover Convertible, among other uprights.
Anyway, thanks again for your comments. I'm still trying to decide what I'd like for a canister. It definitely needs to have a power nozzle that will lay flat on the carpet and not lift up when it goes under furniture. I'm enjoying researching all this.
I decided on a used Kenmore Whispertone upright. I really appreciate all the input from everyone on here, you all have been very helpful. I've been enjoying reading this forum, it's a lot of fun.
Bought this on ebay for $65 including shipping. Whether it's worth $65 I'm not sure, but it was worth that to me. I'm not a big fan of Craigslist and I don't have a lot of time to go thrifting. Ebay really works for me even if I have to pay a little more. And this seller had taken the time to clean it well, put a new bag, belt in it, throw in an extra hose. I got a good vibe from the seller, unlike other sellers on ebay who want a lot of money for something that looks like it's been in a dust storm.
I tried out a new Panasonic upright in a vacuum store, and liked it except there was no way to shut off the brush roll. So I found this one, which looks very similar to the Panasonic uprights, and it does have the brush roll shut off, so I can use it on bare floors.
The suction is better than our bagless Bissell upright. In hallways and wide open spaces I can clean along the edges and just watch it pull the dog hair away from the base boards. Cuts down on having to go back over with an attachment.
Overall, seems to do well on both carpets and hard floors, except for picking up the leaves the dogs drag in. For that I really like that it has a quick draw hose I can use. It is just great on pet hair.
When the self-propelled is turned on, there's some squeaking. This really feels like an old vacuum. I do wonder how long it's going to last. I just feel like something's going to break any minute. I need to add a good floor attachment. The dusting tool is nothing fancy, but the bristles work well on lampshades. I wouldn't dust any expensive antique furniture with it, but it works fine on our furniture. And that squeegee looking thing, not sure what that is. There are no bristles on it, maybe it's for upholstery, I don't know.
I'm really partial to uprights, but I just don't have enough carpet in the house to justify spending $300 on a brand new Panasonic. I grew up with uprights, I cannot ever remember my mom or myself vacuuming with a canister until I was well out of the house as an adult. I remember we had that burgundy striped Hoover Convertible, among other uprights.
Anyway, thanks again for your comments. I'm still trying to decide what I'd like for a canister. It definitely needs to have a power nozzle that will lay flat on the carpet and not lift up when it goes under furniture. I'm enjoying researching all this.
katieboo72
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The other side
Here is the other side of my Whispertone.
Here is the other side of my Whispertone.
Sorry for noticing so late, but I'm the one that sold you that Kenmore. I'm so glad it arrived safe and sound and to a good home.
I wouldn't be concerned about it breaking anytime soon. I occasionally see these types of uprights with a broken bag door latch, but as you know that is not an issue on yours. Panasonic/Kenmores from this era are durable. Do you have any deep pile carpeting? The self-propelled wheels may be squeaking under strain. I didn't notice any squeaking on my low pile carpet or laminate. You have some beautiful dogs by the way. I have a golden myself.
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I wouldn't be concerned about it breaking anytime soon. I occasionally see these types of uprights with a broken bag door latch, but as you know that is not an issue on yours. Panasonic/Kenmores from this era are durable. Do you have any deep pile carpeting? The self-propelled wheels may be squeaking under strain. I didn't notice any squeaking on my low pile carpet or laminate. You have some beautiful dogs by the way. I have a golden myself.
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Help please
Hi, I have the same issues with pets. I need one with good suction. Would rather have a good used one than a new one. I cannot stand the bagless vacuums. Too much work cleaning it. I want one with a bag I can throw away. I considered the Filter Queen, but that seems like it would be hard to clean. We live on a working ranch, so my floors get lots of abuse and lots of full bags/canisters. I'm looking for the best suction, best motor and easiest to clean. Thank you so much. This has been so helpful. I'm leaning towards a Kirby G4, but please tell me if there's something better for my needs.
Hi, I have the same issues with pets. I need one with good suction. Would rather have a good used one than a new one. I cannot stand the bagless vacuums. Too much work cleaning it. I want one with a bag I can throw away. I considered the Filter Queen, but that seems like it would be hard to clean. We live on a working ranch, so my floors get lots of abuse and lots of full bags/canisters. I'm looking for the best suction, best motor and easiest to clean. Thank you so much. This has been so helpful. I'm leaning towards a Kirby G4, but please tell me if there's something better for my needs.
ornery
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Royal All Metal Upright Of Course!
Personally, I'd get a used Royal Metal Upright, but you can get a new Sanitaire SC888J, that cleans as well, for a couple hundred. Use any two-bit little canister for tool needs.
http://www.acesewvac.com/san-888-j.html#sthash.ERaJf2kU.dpbs
Personally, I'd get a used Royal Metal Upright, but you can get a new Sanitaire SC888J, that cleans as well, for a couple hundred. Use any two-bit little canister for tool needs.
http://www.acesewvac.com/san-888-j.html#sthash.ERaJf2kU.dpbs
stricklybojack
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I think for most people...
The standard Sanitaire is a far easier vac to own than a metal Royal. Belt changing alone is reason enough. Though not winning any awards it is also much more tolerable noise wise unless you opt for an older lower amp Royal machine. The cleaning person at my mother's house made a bee line for the Sanitaires i keep there and avoided my Royal 1030z like the plauge.
G4's or any Generation Kirby, is heavy, crazy expensive new, and complicated. Like the Royal above, my Kirby Sentria (G10) was also avoided.
This Hoover CH50020 in my pic and link, is simply the best bargin out there in new vacuums right now and is essentially the same machine as the standard Sanitaire for much less money.
Unless you want an extremely light vacuum, or want to have onboard cleaning, or need carpet and bare floor ability in the same machine (only a central vac system can be all of these things at once) the Hoover wins the day. It's new, and delivered to your house tax free at an amazing price...i will be buying one soon to salt away as i don't think the deal will be around forever.[this post was last edited: 2/27/2014-10:08]
http://abcvacuumwarehouse.com/hoover-ch50000-professional-commercial-upright-vacuum-1.html
The standard Sanitaire is a far easier vac to own than a metal Royal. Belt changing alone is reason enough. Though not winning any awards it is also much more tolerable noise wise unless you opt for an older lower amp Royal machine. The cleaning person at my mother's house made a bee line for the Sanitaires i keep there and avoided my Royal 1030z like the plauge.
G4's or any Generation Kirby, is heavy, crazy expensive new, and complicated. Like the Royal above, my Kirby Sentria (G10) was also avoided.
This Hoover CH50020 in my pic and link, is simply the best bargin out there in new vacuums right now and is essentially the same machine as the standard Sanitaire for much less money.
Unless you want an extremely light vacuum, or want to have onboard cleaning, or need carpet and bare floor ability in the same machine (only a central vac system can be all of these things at once) the Hoover wins the day. It's new, and delivered to your house tax free at an amazing price...i will be buying one soon to salt away as i don't think the deal will be around forever.[this post was last edited: 2/27/2014-10:08]
http://abcvacuumwarehouse.com/hoover-ch50000-professional-commercial-upright-vacuum-1.html
ornery
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They're Giving 'Em Away!
Holy crap, $142 and free shipping? Can't be much profit margin on that puppy!
We replaced a Royal 1030Z with a Sanitaire SC886, and it is equally loud, if not, louder. Not sure if the bagged Hoovers or Sanitaires are as loud, but that just might be the price you have to pay for the cleaning ability.
I did notice a Royal with type B bags is insanely loud when the bag assembly is not mounted. I think the plastic up-tube baffles the noise substantially. That may be a clue for a way to quiet these things down a bit more.
Holy crap, $142 and free shipping? Can't be much profit margin on that puppy!
We replaced a Royal 1030Z with a Sanitaire SC886, and it is equally loud, if not, louder. Not sure if the bagged Hoovers or Sanitaires are as loud, but that just might be the price you have to pay for the cleaning ability.
I did notice a Royal with type B bags is insanely loud when the bag assembly is not mounted. I think the plastic up-tube baffles the noise substantially. That may be a clue for a way to quiet these things down a bit more.
stricklybojack
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JL
Like you said.
Maybe they are the same level of noise but it seems the Royal spins that brush extremly fast, the nozzle will clamp to the floor unless properly adjusted...in all it feels far more hectic than the standard Sanitaire/Hoover Convertible layout does in everyday use.
Like you said.
Maybe they are the same level of noise but it seems the Royal spins that brush extremly fast, the nozzle will clamp to the floor unless properly adjusted...in all it feels far more hectic than the standard Sanitaire/Hoover Convertible layout does in everyday use.
thekirbylover
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sebo D4
or K3 premium sound like a good choice for you just find a used one on ebay, here is a link to the video of mine
or K3 premium sound like a good choice for you just find a used one on ebay, here is a link to the video of mine
rivstg1
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having 'driven' a Sanitarie...
easy to use Vacuum...no frills of course but durable. I think a case can be made for a used Kirby as well....cheap....even with a service charge...plus all the accessories!!! I have 2 Royal uprights....like them both...6 amp and 10amp....both powerful and can use Kirby hepa bags if you dare to ( I do on both). Attachments are rare though...so similar negatives as Sanitaire.
easy to use Vacuum...no frills of course but durable. I think a case can be made for a used Kirby as well....cheap....even with a service charge...plus all the accessories!!! I have 2 Royal uprights....like them both...6 amp and 10amp....both powerful and can use Kirby hepa bags if you dare to ( I do on both). Attachments are rare though...so similar negatives as Sanitaire.
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