Why Tacony SUCKS nowadays.

[panasonicvac]

Yeah the Sebo canisters don't have headlights, at least not yet since there's always room for improvement But Lindhaus does already, the Aria Platinum comes with them but you can request to have headlights put in on the Aria Elite and HF6 models.

 

[mark40511]

Thanks @ panasonicvac

That actually looks identical to me..just watching the video..

Yea - it's pretty crazy that some of the Sebo's don't have headlights. That would totally NOT matter to me but I can see why some people would want it..

For me, when I'm cleaning under beds, dressers...there's really NOT traffic under there..just dust can slowly settle there on top of the carpet... so I always just use the suction only floor brush and run it underneath to get the dust off that settled on the carpet... I feel like you don't need a brush roll for things like that..

 

[panasonicvac]

The main reason why Sebo and Lindhaus didn't had headlights on in the first place was because they were originally designed and used for commercial applications where it was totally unnecessary to have since commercial places have bright enough lights to shine. And even their commercial models still don't have them because of the same reason.

 

[mark40511]

Question: Take the Sebo Felix, for example..The wrap around filter (I'm not sure the proper name for it) I guess the exhaust filter that has different designs... OMG. $43.99!!! And a pack of bags are like $35..If a filter box lasted 5 years it wouldn't be so bad. In my house it probably would because I'm always cleaning over clean...it takes me FOREVER to fill a bag.

I remember you said there are aftermarket ones but just browsing around, I only see genuine everything.

I've always wanted a Felix until I saw those prices.. How long are those wrap around exhaust filters supposed to last anyway?

For those prices, I could get 3 packs of Cirrus HEPA bags, 3 or 4 HEPA filters, 2 or 3 packs of belts...and 2 or 3 motor filters.

I know anything Sebo is quality made and I know there products are great...but dang....those prices!

 

[panasonicvac]

Yes there are generic bags available for the Felix, Think Crucial is one example. The filters are recommended to be changed after going through 10-20 bags depending on how dirty your house would get, I'd say no more than 20. You can rinse the filters out if you wanted to because it definitely wouldn't hurt them, but they're not going to get cleaned completely.

 

[mark40511]

Doing some searching around earlier when I was bored (out of curiosity) I wanted to see if I could find the Cirrus vacuums on any site for a different price than the regular $559 for the CR79 and $659 for the CR99 (sometimes even higher).. I was shocked to see Ajmadison.com (a huge appliance site that I have visited many times) sells the Cirrus Vacuums but the CR79 is $459 and the CR99 is $559. So $100 cheaper that most places...

I'm still shocked the vacuum noise I was experiencing the past few months was a loose onboard tool not pushed all the way in...the past few times I've used it it's smooth as silk sounding..

https://www.ajmadison.com/b.php?Ntt=cirrus

 

[panasonicvac]

I'm pretty sure that website hasn't been updated. I remember looking at some Speed Queen washers from the same site and I don't believe they were accurate, they had a 2017 model listed that was priced way below than what the current model, the TC5, was offering today.

 

[n0oxy]

tacony and Sebo

I have a couple of Tacony canisters and I like them, the Riccar Prima is a great canister, small and really quiet, I also have a Simplicity Gusto. I think Sebo is one of the best brands you can get, Lindhaus is also good but they are harder to purchase since not as many places sell them. I'm not much of an upright person but I absolutely love the Sebo Felix, I think that is absolutely the best upright vacuum on the market, it's the only upright I know of that allows you to remove the power nozzle and attach a hard floor brush.
Mike

 

[mark40511]

I think the Sebo dart you can too... although I'm not sure what major differences there are between the Dart or Felix..

I never used to prefer uprights either until I discovered those universal extension hoses you can buy that comes with their own tools..

 

[panasonicvac]

Yes you can use the premium parquet bare floor brush on the Dart as well, however it is not included with the Dart unlike the Felix so you'd have to buy one separately. The other differences between the Dart and the Felix is that the Felix offers more features the Dart doesn't have like the variable speed controller, the brushroll shuts off when you take the hose out, it has a swivel neck, and the handle can adjust but it is more expensive than the Dart. If you buy the Felix in the black Onyx color, you'd get an extension hose, a turbo brush, a 24" crevice tool along with a adapter that'd fit, and a longer warranty but it is even more expensive than the other two. The only things that I don't personally care about the Felix is the premium parquet bare floor brush and the turbo brush, I know I've used better. I think the Felix is an excellent vacuum, no doubt about it. Is it the best upright on the market? In my opinion, no. Is it also the best upright Sebo has ever sold? I'd say no as well. In my opinion I think the best upright that Sebo has ever sold would be both the 370 Electronic and the 370 Comfort that they discontinued. I liked them more because they were built better, they were cheaper to maintain because the filters were inexpensive to clean and/or replace, they were more maneuverable to use on bare floors, less hair got tangled on the brushroll, and they had more horse power from their twin fan Domel suction motor.

 

[s2_82]

The Felix is such a big seller in my area that I'd literally have to get on a wait list for one.. However my dealer doesn't sell the machine with all of the extras that supposedly come with it. I guess that only happens in some locations.

Me trying to decide between that and the E3, I did notice something about the overall weight distribution that makes the felix feel "heavier" than most uprights. I don't know if it's just me..

 

[panasonicvac]

You should order the one with all the extra features that would come with it. If for whatever reason your dealer refuses to get one for you, then you can buy online from Sebo and register the warranty through your dealer. This would be my recommendation. If you have mostly carpets, then I'd recommend the Felix. But if you have mostly bare floors, then I'd recommend the E3.