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mariotron

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Probably a weird question to ask but... say you had to pick a vacuum you'd find at most Wal-Marts and Targets where mostly the only brands you see like Bissell, Hoover, Dirt Devil, and Shark (guess you can add dyson too?)... which of those brands would you chose and which model?

Don't really expect these to compare to your higher end favorites but mostly just a comparison between themselves.
 
Hoover windtunnel

I'd be fine with any higher end Hoover Windtunnel, Even bagless. I don't like the green t-series bagless though. I own the Hoover windtunnel max bagged t-series. But, yes wouldn't mind a Hoover.

Oh, yes, maybe the power-lifter bagged from Bissell. Those aren't bad I've heard.
 
Bissell Powerforce Bagged. Good price, and good performing machine generally.

If Hoover still made the Self Propelled Windtunnel, that would probably be my best choice. As it is now, any of the bagged Hoovers. I also like the React line.

I don't have any experience with Dyson, but I might give one a try.

Shark is another I might go for. My experience with those has been pretty good.

For a while, Walmart, Home Depot, and Lowes were selling Kenmore vacuums on their websites. If they had sold them in-store that would have been my choice.
 
I like the Titan line of vacuums, but I didn't really think of them, since I don't consider them mainstream. We don't have any vacuum shops anywhere near here to find them at. And no Sears left for many miles.
 
Shark

I like the shark stick vacuums. A friend turned me on to it when she bought it off qvc several years ago. She died and so I kept it but then gave it to my partners parents and they love it, I got a new one for myself with more features. It is very versatile And easy to use. Many complain it doesn’t stand on its own but it has options for that, lean against the wall or take the motor base off and clip it to the clip on the wand down low.

My Sister got one too and now has a second for her small vacation cottage as it doesn’t take up much space to store and cleans everything beautifully and a flex hose can be added as well as more attachments.

The power nozzle has the geared brush like Electrolux so it doesn’t burn or stretch out needing replacement. Pricing is reasonable. It is bagless and the filter is easily washed like washing a kitchen sponge and The design is good as it does a pretty good job of not clogging the filter very often so cleaning the filter doesn’t have to be done too often. Great to use for tight space, hardwoods, carpet, furniture, you name it, there isn’t much of a vacuuming job it can’t do. Especially when equipped with the hard floor hero tool which is the hard floor brush.

I’m a hardcore Aerus/Electrolux fan and this is about the only mainstream store vacuum that comes close to my liking any other brand and I’ve tried a lot of vacuums over time. The similar styled Dyson may be good too...but it’s cordless which I don’t care for and very pricey in comparison so I felt the Sharks quality was similar for a lot less money and I prefer corded so I don’t have to worry about batteries crapping out if I’m in the mood to do my whole house cleaning with it which it can handle. I mostly decided on it to replace an old eureka stick vac I would use for quick clean ups when it’s handle broke and the handles are now discontinued...low and behold, I found it much more powerful and versatile that I could use it to clean my entire house just as thoroughly as my Electrolux canister.

Jon
 
Shark

The shark navigator are the vacuum I'm choosing. I recently cleaned my navigator and it's suction and performance was impressive. .
I do usually use my compact c9 and I use a couple bags every time I vacuum. If I had a choice I would probably get a Titan. It seems like it's exactly what I'd want out of a vacuum.
Les
 
Same

I'd go for Hoovers. They seem to be back in business for cheap vacs, and new technology, despite other factors like quality. The new(ish) OnePwr line is looking great. I have seen the Mieles at Bed Bath and Beyond, just went there the other day. Those Mieles really surprised me just sitting there. I'd say shark as second place next to hoover, since they seem to clean well, but not stay well. I wouldn't buy a Shark new. Really hate the problem where the hose from nozzle to main cleaner splits.
 
preferred brand

I would not get any of the vacuums that Walmart or Target sell, most are bagless and the quality is not very good on any of those. I think the best brand available right now is Sebo, their vacuums are well made and clean very well.
I bought my Miele Olympus from Bed Bath and Beyond, last time I was there they still had some Miele models.
You can buy the Titan vacuums on line if you don't have a vacuum shop close to you. Looking at the Titan line up, it appears they currently have two canisters, the 9200 and the 9500, does anyone know what the difference is?
Mike
 
Dyson

I bought a referb DC-14 in 2011 and if I had to buy a brand new vaccum today I'd just buy their cheapest corded upright again. I know you're suspose to change the HEPA filter every few years but I never had, and the suction is still the same. I've even used it to suck up water before and the cyclones kept everything out of the motor. The quick wand/hose release on the handle works so well and makes a canister vac unnecessary. I see so many used vacuums at the Goodwill like Bisells, Hoovers, Shark and Dirt Devil, and compared to anything made after 2005ish, Dysons seems to have held up the best.

Actually my current set up is the DC-14 set up in a closet attached to a 50ft central vac hose. I can just use an Electrolux carpet/floor combo tool and reach most of the house just fine. Admittly, the clutch does need to be replaced, but that went out 8 years after I bought it, which is a fantastic life for any rubber vacuum belt.

If we weren't talking about mainstream or new, I'd buy another Electrolux Siverado or Hoover Convertible, but Target doesn't carry those :)
 
Thanks for your replies.

I see a lot praise for Shark and Hoover here. I don't really hear of much talk about third React line but from the looks of it they seem to be more Shark-like. Speaking of which... while I wouldn't replace my Kirby with it I I'd love to see Shark make a bagged version of the Duo. I've seen them work really well on hard floors. Would like to try out a Bissell power lifter too.

@bagintheback
Man, if the Convertibles came back that would amazing. Just imagine them doing it a limited run Retro promotion.

Speaking of that didn't Eureka do that recently? I could've swore I saw a listing or post of a Retro Eureka with a chrome hood and Plad bag with turquoise trim.
 
Hoover could essentially make a retro version of the Commercial Decade upright. I wish they still sold that lime green Decade with the LED headlight, I loved the looks of it.

Speaking of wanting a bagged Shark, Kenmore just came out with a bagged vacuum that's basically like a Shark. Looks really nice. See my other thread I made earlier on it.
 
I actually like Hoover's latest offerings especially the Windtunnel Max Bagged, I've been eyeing one for a bit at my ACE Hardware and I'm tempted to go get it. I've also know people that have bought some of their newer bagless uprights and they seem to like them. I do like the Kenmore Canisters and I've looked at some of the Titan powerteams at out vacuum store so maybe I might eventually get one, but can't say for sure right now.
 
What's my favorite, Kenmore and/or Panasonic (There were a few times where I have seen Panasonics sold in discount stores before). What would I buy in discount stores today? Miele. I've also seen some Mieles sold from Bed Bath & Beyond. But if Walmart or Target were my only choices to buy a brand from, Hoover would be my choice.
 
@mariotron Retro Eureka

I can’t believe I can’t find a picture but Eureka did make a retro F&G Eureka for a small amount of time in the early-2000s. The color scheme was exactly how you described. It was almost like how Ford came out with that throwback retro-styled Ford Thunderbird around the same time.

Not to hijack the thread, but if anyone has a picture or owns that retro Eureka it would be great to see one again. I know they’re pretty uncommon now.
 

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