New Vacuum

[StevieC]

My old Kenmore Vacuum died and it's ok because I only paid $10 for it at a Garage sale over a year ago. I took it apart and it looks like someone mangled with it before I got it.

Anyways... I'm thinking about replacing it with a Shop-VAC because that way I can use it for spills and general vacuuming.

There is no carpet in my apartment other than some small area rugs so it would be ideal IMO.

CTC has the stainless steel 5 Gallon (18.9L) one on for $59.99 this weekend so I'm thinking about getting it.

My folks have a Dyson and the thing is freakin' awesome but I don't have that kind of money to spend and I would be too scared to own something that expensive and not be able to do UOA's on it!

Thoughts?

 

[StevieC]

Looks like this...

 

[Oldwolf]

I bought his one for hardwood floors and like it a lot. You can get them online for about $100.

http://www.hoover.com/product.aspx?model=CH30000&ds=false

[img:center]http://www.hoover.com/retrieveImage.aspx?imageid=6546&code=LG&width=370&height=350[/img]

 

[StevieC]

Originally Posted By: Oldwolf
I bought his one for hardwood floors and like it a lot. You can get them online for about $100.

http://www.hoover.com/product.aspx?model=CH30000&ds=false

[img:center]http://www.hoover.com/retrieveImage.aspx?imageid=6546&code=LG&width=370&height=350[/img]
So in Canada it would be like $400...

Thanks I will check it out!

 

[HTSS_TR]

The filter is expensive, you may want to use a discarded pantie hose to cover the filter and clean it every 10-20 hours of use, it will double the life of the filter.

 

[tom slick]

Shop-vacs can be really loud if that's an issue. I use a ridgid (brand) shop vacuum to vacuum the house. It's only moderately loud.

 

[cryption]

http://www.amazon.com/Bissell-Lift-Off-M...1553&sr=8-2


I have this one and it is awesome. I have 2 cats and a dog, it the attachment works wonders on my white microfiber sofa.

 

[Tempest]

Yes, shop vac = loud unless you buy a Fein or Festool ($$$). I use a Dyson and like it but I understand your $ worries.

 

[Johnny]

I've been using my two Electrolux (one canister and one upright) for the past 25-years and the darn things won't quit so I don't know about any other brands.

 

[StevieC]

Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
The filter is expensive, you may want to use a discarded pantie hose to cover the filter and clean it every 10-20 hours of use, it will double the life of the filter.
Many thanks for that advise I will go to the dollar store and get a cheap pair. Do you know if it prefers any colour?

J/K, great advice though...

Originally Posted By: tom slick
Shop-vacs can be really loud if that's an issue. I use a ridgid (brand) shop vacuum to vacuum the house. It's only moderately loud.


This one is an actual "Shop Vac" and it says on the box, quieter operation but doesn't say how many DB.

I bought it because it's versatile wet/dry and can blow as well also because they are pretty well built, don't complain like the home vacuum's seem too and the price was right and it's stainless steel. If I get a couple years out of it I will be happy. Even if it is loud the noise doesn't bother me and I only have 1 neighbour in this new place and they are hard of hearing...

 

[scurvy]

Got a Dyson at Costco 3 years ago after several mediocre units from various brands and now I won't buy a different brand again. It cleans better than any vacuum I've ever used, no bag & actually doesn't lose suction.

 

[Papa Bear]

Originally Posted By: Johnny
I've been using my two Electrolux (one canister and one upright) for the past 25-years and the darn things won't quit so I don't know about any other brands.


Same here, Johnny....

 

[StevieC]

Time to upgrade guys... You Vacuums are almost as old as I am!

 

[GROUCHO MARX]

My vacuum sucks and that's the way I like it.

 

[Nick R]

We have a 10 year old Kirby G5 that still works well. It's getting a little rough around the edges, but still vacuums just as well as it did in the beginning. Also recently picked up a Craftsman wet-dry vac. Can't remember which one it is but it's a decent size.

 

[StevieC]

Yeah I heard good things about Kirby but are they still expensive?

 

[Nick R]

ohhhh Yeah. I haven't checked but I think this one was over $1k at the time. Got it because they are supposed to get rid of dust mites, and at the time my mom had terrible asthma.

 

[StevieC]

Wow!

 

[John_Corey]

Hi Steve,

Here is my valuable contribution: You should buy a vacuum that contains a filtration system, or otherwise, after sucking in all the junk, you will then blow it all over your place.

Cheers,
-J

 

[Scienceman]

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