Which vacuum brand is the most reliable/reputable?
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Lux & Lindhaus
I don't think I've ever seen that Lux in an Aerus store in the U.S., it must be available in Europe or something, nice machine though. I visited Linhaus site, looks durable, however, I haven't come across any local vacuum retailer selling them, at least in Long Island, NY
I don't think I've ever seen that Lux in an Aerus store in the U.S., it must be available in Europe or something, nice machine though. I visited Linhaus site, looks durable, however, I haven't come across any local vacuum retailer selling them, at least in Long Island, NY
ralph123
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Certainly there are vacuums with serious design flaws (e.g. Hoover dual brush roll with plastic gears). However, I suspect most vacuum failures are due to bad behavior on the part of the user rather than manufacturing defects.
kirbyds80
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Kirby and Royal
are pretty reliable machines. Dyson i'm a liitle skeptical about as we get them in the shop alot with broken parts, burned up motors etc, and I've read a ton of complaints on them. I've never personally used one, but from what I've read I'd stay away from them if all possible. Your best bet would be a Kirby or a Royal if you can find one in good shape which would probably outclean a Dyson.
And that's my 2 cents worth,
-Jayson
are pretty reliable machines. Dyson i'm a liitle skeptical about as we get them in the shop alot with broken parts, burned up motors etc, and I've read a ton of complaints on them. I've never personally used one, but from what I've read I'd stay away from them if all possible. Your best bet would be a Kirby or a Royal if you can find one in good shape which would probably outclean a Dyson.
And that's my 2 cents worth,
-Jayson
bimmer740
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I think that Miele, Sebo, and even the new machines from Aerus/Electrolux are very reliable. My Renaissance is from 1994 and it still runs and looks like new, as does my Epic 6000. For canisters Lux tanks are fairly easy to service and they have a long history of being able to take a beating and keep on going.
In my opinion probably the most reliable machine you can purchase new today is a Kirby. I've never had a problem with any Kirby I have ever owned and they can easily be repaired or rebuilt. And just how many vacuum manufacturers today will rebuild your vacuum so its almost new? I certainly can’t think of any other company that does that.
In my opinion probably the most reliable machine you can purchase new today is a Kirby. I've never had a problem with any Kirby I have ever owned and they can easily be repaired or rebuilt. And just how many vacuum manufacturers today will rebuild your vacuum so its almost new? I certainly can’t think of any other company that does that.
ultimatevacman
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Has nobody mentioned Numatic? 
sebo_fan
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Here's a long answer - be warned!
<span style="font-size: medium;">No - and simply because Numatic isn't yet an international brand. As a fan of Numatic, I think Numatic are Britain's best kept secret but you have to bear in mind that they only arrived in the U.S not so long ago and aren't available in other countries as much. One could plainly argue and say the same about the U.S only brands like Riccar or others, so collecting data on Numatic as a worldwide brand would be more difficult. </span>
<span style="font-size: medium;">Also I see Sebo and Numatic as commercial brands as opposed to wholly domestic - that and a lot of the other commercial brands that are seldom mentioned unless they offer a domestic market range as well like Sebo and Numatic.</span>
<span style="font-size: medium;">Numatic did make it to the number 3 or 4 top spot below Miele for reliability as far as I can remember when I was a member of Which, though a lot of members moaned on the forum regarding Which's last test results for the Henry when the marked it down on performance. I was also one of those moaners as Which had clearly not tested the Henry properly yet were typical of marking it down because of their lack of clarity and intelligence. They did the same with the Sebo D2, not being able to find a bag fill indicator when the window is clearly viewable behind the hose on top of the machine - and Which rarely change their findings!</span>
<span style="font-size: medium;">That's the trouble with asking a question like "what is the best" as there are so many variables to take into account, not just what the "official" testing organisations say. Whenever I've gone into a leading franchise and say that I want a cylinder vacuum, most sales people point me towards a Henry if I want to go the bagged route or Dyson for bagless. Again its a sales strategy but its also one based on real life sales per company and what people readily recognise. </span>
<span style="font-size: medium;">The main issue I've found in the past when recommending Sebo's K series to UK buyers is that they don't want to go with the brand because they don't recognise the brand and automatically fear spares aren't going to be as widespread available. </span>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">No - and simply because Numatic isn't yet an international brand. As a fan of Numatic, I think Numatic are Britain's best kept secret but you have to bear in mind that they only arrived in the U.S not so long ago and aren't available in other countries as much. One could plainly argue and say the same about the U.S only brands like Riccar or others, so collecting data on Numatic as a worldwide brand would be more difficult. </span>
<span style="font-size: medium;">Also I see Sebo and Numatic as commercial brands as opposed to wholly domestic - that and a lot of the other commercial brands that are seldom mentioned unless they offer a domestic market range as well like Sebo and Numatic.</span>
<span style="font-size: medium;">Numatic did make it to the number 3 or 4 top spot below Miele for reliability as far as I can remember when I was a member of Which, though a lot of members moaned on the forum regarding Which's last test results for the Henry when the marked it down on performance. I was also one of those moaners as Which had clearly not tested the Henry properly yet were typical of marking it down because of their lack of clarity and intelligence. They did the same with the Sebo D2, not being able to find a bag fill indicator when the window is clearly viewable behind the hose on top of the machine - and Which rarely change their findings!</span>
<span style="font-size: medium;">That's the trouble with asking a question like "what is the best" as there are so many variables to take into account, not just what the "official" testing organisations say. Whenever I've gone into a leading franchise and say that I want a cylinder vacuum, most sales people point me towards a Henry if I want to go the bagged route or Dyson for bagless. Again its a sales strategy but its also one based on real life sales per company and what people readily recognise. </span>
<span style="font-size: medium;">The main issue I've found in the past when recommending Sebo's K series to UK buyers is that they don't want to go with the brand because they don't recognise the brand and automatically fear spares aren't going to be as widespread available. </span>
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alexhoovers94
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well we all know what the Number 1 upright was up until the late 90's
HOOVER
Gives me great pleasure to say that.
HOOVER
Gives me great pleasure to say that.
