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snowcandy Mar 6th 2012 6:11 am

Vacuum Cleaners HELP!
 
My beloved Dyson has finally given up the ghost after 14 months working off the transformer. :(

Any suggestions for a reasonably priced decent vacuum cleaner. Don't want to spend more than $150-$200 as we are looking at getting Central Vac when we build next year.

Don't really want to get another Dyson as so expensive here, I found it amusing that they had them all locked away in a cage in Walmart:rofl:

Ideas for one that does a good job at a snip of the Dyson price??? ;)

(We don't have pets and need one that does carpet and hardwood)

el_richo Mar 6th 2012 6:12 am

Re: Vacuum Cleaners HELP!
 

Originally Posted by snowcandy (Post 9939184)
My beloved Dyson has finally given up the ghost after 14 months working off the transformer. :(

Any suggestions for a reasonably priced decent vacuum cleaner. Don't want to spend more than $150-$200 as we are looking at getting Central Vac when we build next year.

Don't really want to get another Dyson as so expensive here, I found it amusing that they had them all locked away in a cage in Walmart:rofl:

Ideas for one that does a good job at a snip of the Dyson price??? ;)

(We don't have pets and need one that does carpet and hardwood)

Roomba :thumbup:

iaink Mar 6th 2012 6:13 am

Re: Vacuum Cleaners HELP!
 
Crappy tire had a bagless vortex type Hoover upright for about $100 a week ago... dont know if its still on offer.

Piff Poff Mar 6th 2012 6:15 am

Re: Vacuum Cleaners HELP!
 
We bought the cheapest one from Walmart - $50, we have laminate throughout and I have used on carpet in a previous home and although it's small and noisy and needs emptying lots it does a pretty good job!

I think I want a roomba thing next time around when we have more carpet, so it can get to spaces under the bed easily.

Oh and we do a dog that you could call a bit fluffy:rofl:

ChromeoHurts Mar 6th 2012 6:15 am

Re: Vacuum Cleaners HELP!
 
I use one of the Bissell hepa filter vacs - reasonable price. Also the Hoover windtunnel ones can be had for under 200 at Sears or Cad Tire. Stay away from Dirt Devil - rubbish.

iaink Mar 6th 2012 6:16 am

Re: Vacuum Cleaners HELP!
 
This wasnt it, (its a canister type) but its a decent deal?
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows....jsp?locale=en

snowcandy Mar 6th 2012 6:17 am

Re: Vacuum Cleaners HELP!
 
That was quick, thanks guys! :)

iaink Mar 6th 2012 6:17 am

Re: Vacuum Cleaners HELP!
 

Originally Posted by Piff Poff (Post 9939193)
We bought the cheapest one from Walmart - $50, we have laminate throughout and I have used on carpet in a previous home and although it's small and noisy and needs emptying lots it does a pretty good job!

I think I want a roomba thing next time around when we have more carpet, so it can get to spaces under the bed easily.

Oh and we do a dog that you could call a bit fluffy:rofl:

I didnt think Roombas handled carpet too well? Not dog hair coated carpet anyway?

ChromeoHurts Mar 6th 2012 6:18 am

Re: Vacuum Cleaners HELP!
 

Originally Posted by iaink (Post 9939190)
Crappy tire had a bagless vortex type Hoover upright for about $100 a week ago... dont know if its still on offer.

Yeah, it was a Hoover Windtunnel... thought that was a bargain - if I was in the market to replace I would've picked one up.

el_richo Mar 6th 2012 6:18 am

Re: Vacuum Cleaners HELP!
 

Originally Posted by Piff Poff (Post 9939193)
I think I want a roomba thing next time around when we have more carpet, so it can get to spaces under the bed easily.

Oh and we do a dog that you could call a bit fluffy:rofl:

They're great on hardwood too. Our Pug sheds like a mother****er so it's perfect for keeping on top of that daily.

PMM Mar 6th 2012 6:19 am

Re: Vacuum Cleaners HELP!
 
Hi



Originally Posted by snowcandy (Post 9939199)
That was quick, thanks guys! :)

If it is for only a short time, go to one of the vacuum cleaner repair shops, they usually sell refurbished vacuums cheap.

el_richo Mar 6th 2012 6:19 am

Re: Vacuum Cleaners HELP!
 

Originally Posted by iaink (Post 9939201)
I didnt think Roombas handled carpet too well? Not dog hair coated carpet anyway?

Yes they do. Maybe not as effective on deep 1970's shag carpet though. Other than that, it works very well on our carpeted and non carpeted areas. :thumbup:

Plus i get extra time through the day from not having to bust my balls vacuuming.

iaink Mar 6th 2012 6:21 am

Re: Vacuum Cleaners HELP!
 

Originally Posted by el_richo (Post 9939209)
Plus i get extra time through the day from not having to bust my balls vacuuming.

Some how I cant imagine you busting your balls vacuuming even in a world without Roombas:unsure:

iaink Mar 6th 2012 6:27 am

Re: Vacuum Cleaners HELP!
 
Might be worth checking kijiji too;)

el_richo Mar 6th 2012 6:30 am

Re: Vacuum Cleaners HELP!
 

Originally Posted by iaink (Post 9939210)
Some how I cant imagine you busting your balls vacuuming even in a world without Roombas:unsure:

No, our cleaner does that with our Dyson :thumbup:


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