What's Your Favorite Bagless Vacuum?

[ultimatevacman]

Hello all,

I've just had a thought cross my mind. You see, I prefer bagged vacuums to bagless vacuums, but I don't mind certain bagless machines.

So I was wondering, what do you think in your opinion is your favorite bagless machine? Upright and cylinder.

For me, my favorite bagless upright has to be the Dyson DC04, and my Favorite bagless cylinder would have to be either the Dyson DC02, or the Dyson DC05.

I look forward to hearing your opinions!

Joe[this post was last edited: 8/14/2013-11:22]

 

[turbomaster1984]

Best at doing what?

These 'bagless' threads dont half get me.

Best at filtering?
Best at carpet cleaning?
Best at stair cleaning?
Best at ease of emptying without dust inhilation/dust clouds?

So far there is no perfect bagless.

Dyson cant clean deep dirt for toffee.
Morphy Richards of a certain era are 'chocolate teapots' for filtering.
Vax Bubbles dont do stairs for love nor money.

need I go on?

 

[ultimatevacman]

Just best in other people opinions. Not what they're best at, just what people like the most.

I agree that most bagless vacuums can't do most of those things.

I should really have titled this thread "Your Favorite Bagless Vacuum".

Joe

 

[paulc]

I've owned several bagless vac's over the years, The Morphy Richards Lift Away (Shark Navigator Lift Away) is by far my favourite so far. It's light, easy to manoeuvre, good at deep cleaning and the lift away canister is very useful.The turbo brush has two rows of red lint catchers.

It is by no means perfect. The hose is not very stretchy and the post canister foam filter gets dirty very quickly. I wash it once a week in soapy water and let dry overnight and so far I haven't had to clean the pre-motor felt filter or the HEPA one. I would not pay the full MRRP, but for £99 I think I got a great little vacuum. You can now pick them up really cheaply on Ebay.

 

[fantomfan]

I chose the Fantom Thunder/ Original Fantom

Why?
Because not many more bagless vacuums will last more than 15 years. (If taken care of properly, and yes, I do know that the Dc01, and the Amways have lasted longer)
Also, this is the best bagless vacuum I have ever used for carpets Yes, this is a bit biased, but still, you have to admit that it will outclean most, if not all other bagless machines. The ages of mine are 13, 16, 18, and 18 years old. All still work well. Most new bagless models won't make it to 5-6 years. Also, the design of the fantom is simpler than dysons. Simple belt, simple tools, better carpet cleaning. Yes, I will admit, that the best thunders you see have only "average" suction power, and some of the tabs on the fantom's plastic is easy to break off, but, It has a good brushroll so it cleans great on carpet. Some don't like it, but I like the design of the fantom, as I like mechanical as opposed to eye catching. To me, looks don't decide how good the vacuum is. Yes, I think the Dc07 is better than I though it would be, but It is not the best. On hoover baglesses, I don't have any interest in the new hoover baglesses, I am not interested in them. Too much cheapness. The older hoover baglesses, such as the windtunnel, or empower, In my experience, clean great, but have the horrible tower filters. They are only good if you are willing to maintain them. Eureka whirlwinds are ok, but I hate all of those filters, and the poor design of the dust cup. That's just my opinion though.

 

[fantomfan]

I chose the Fantom Thunder/ Original Fantom

Why?
Because not many more bagless vacuums will last more than 15 years. (If taken care of properly, and yes, I do know that the Dc01, and the Amways have lasted longer)
Also, this is the best bagless vacuum I have ever used for carpets Yes, this is a bit biased, but still, you have to admit that it will outclean most, if not all other bagless machines. The ages of mine are 13, 16, 18, and 18 years old. All still work well. Most new bagless models won't make it to 5-6 years. Also, the design of the fantom is simpler than dysons. Simple belt, simple tools, better carpet cleaning. Yes, I will admit, that the best thunders you see have only "average" suction power, and some of the tabs on the fantom's plastic is easy to break off, but, It has a good brushroll so it cleans great on carpet. Some don't like it, but I like the design of the fantom, as I like mechanical as opposed to eye catching. To me, looks don't decide how good the vacuum is. Yes, I think the Dc07 is better than I though it would be, but It is not the best. On hoover baglesses, I don't have any interest in the new hoover baglesses, I am not interested in them. Too much cheapness. The older hoover baglesses, such as the windtunnel, or empower, In my experience, clean great, but have the horrible tower filters. They are only good if you are willing to maintain them. Eureka whirlwinds are ok, but I hate all of those filters, and the poor design of the dust cup. That's just my opinion though.

 

[fantomfan]

I'm sorry

I did a double post. Somebody please remove the copy. I don't have an upgraded account so I can't do it on my own. -Mitchell

 

[ultimatevacman]

Thanks for your replies!

I've heard great things about the Liftaway, I'd love to try one someday!

I don't know much about the Fantom, were they available here in the UK?

Joe

 

[jade_angel]

I think I'd say Filter Queen (and of Filter Queens, either the 31 or the 95X), though some would claim that it's not really bagless since there is a disposable filter. This same standard would probably exclude Silver King. If not for those, then probably the Dyson DC04.

I really want to like the Fantom Lightning, but its utter lack of durability in my experience kinda hoses the deal. Unfortunately, none of Dyson's canisters ever really wowed me (which is a shame, because I actually rather like Dyson uprights, and I generally prefer canisters overall).

 

[ultimatevacman]

I totally forgot about Filter Queen! I got to use one at George (Dysondestijl's) house a couple of days ago. I really liked it! Great machines.

Joe

 

[sebo_fan]

I have to agree with Rob - The first thing I read was "Whats the best bagless vacuum ever," in so far as what has been the best ever produced. Trouble is, in my mind there is no "best bagless vacuum ever," that I can think of. Some come close like Vax Mach Air - "at last, a multicyclonic like Dyson that doesn't cost an arm and a leg to buy..."

Frankly as a collector, I don't think there is even the most perfect vacuum cleaner because there are so many variables that would have to be taken on in the first place before a machine can be called "perfect." Bagged vacuums have few downsides compared to bagless. Sadly the market has become so heavily infiltrated with the old Dual Cyclone copies that it impossible to tell the good from the bad. I'm not even referring to the hoses, tools and carpet performance but rather the filter system itself and how brands have chosen to produce them on the machines themselves.

If an owner has to take apart more than two filters to clean the machine, it's not moving on.

 

[ultimatevacman]

Yes Ryan, you're right there. I wish there was someway I could change the title.

 

[ultimatevacman]

I've sorted the title now.

Sorry for any confusion.

Joe

 

[rootcyclone]

Best bagless? Well that's easy - The Dyson DC14 is the best bagless. As a whole though Dyson vacuums are the best bagless!

 

[gsheen]

Mine would be the Dyson dc28 airmuscle
dc41 and dc18

 

[ralph123]

The first and best is the ...

The first and best bagless is the amazing Rainbow. After all, wet dust can't fly, unless of course it's not wettable. The latest version is the most refined. If only the price and sales pitch weren't so ridiculous....

 

[super-sweeper]

Fantom, All the way!

Owning models DC07,DC14 & DC17, I'd take my Fantom Thunder over any Dyson ANY day!


The DC07 I had was ABSOLUTE Rubbish- The carry handle snapped off, the suction tube is falling apart, The wand release has snapped off, And I've used it no more than 5-7 times! That's Ridiculous.


However, The Thunder has been going STRONG. Sure, It may not have all the power of others, But how said you needed all that power, just to clean a rug! Look at the hoover Convertibles, 3 Amps sure does clean that rug!


 


One plus I can see in bagless is that you suck in things you wouldn't with a bagged cleaner, Like say your bag of jelly beans have exploded all over the floor- You don't blow-trough bags cleaning it up.


 


The Fantom Fury is also an All-right performer, and both machines are EXCELLANT on dog hair!


 


-Alex.

 

[sebo_fan]

Not sure what you're saying about jelly beans in a bagless vac - try glass - my Miele cylinder vacs are great for that.

 

[dysonman1]

My favorite...

AND the "Best" bagless vacuum ever made - my mother's Rainbow model D. Purchased 18 days before I was born. It's 51 years old and still runs perfectly. It smells like 'nothing' when you use it, because the dirt never was stored in the vacuum. I can empty THIS bagless inside the house, pouring the dirty water down the commode, so I never have to touch it, breath it, or see it ever again. For those on the other side of the pond, we had the World's First bagless vacuum that doesn't lose suction, way back in 1936 when the Rexair (now the Rainbow) was first sold.