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quakerboy

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9. I shall ignore your requirements and post what I think, irregardless

Reply to Chemisse (Original post)

Tue Dec 6, 2011, 03:12 PM

Dec 2011

I had a cheapie eureka bag less upright. It worked pretty well. About 5 years, for a $30 vacuum, and then I sold it for about half of what I paid. Not a bad deal.

But someone in the household demanded a Dyson. The Dyson is nice. It is a good vacuum. several years in, and shows no signs of slowing. only downfall is the wand, which is handily placed inside the handle, but needs a longer, more easily used flexible section so as not to pull it into ones Achilles's tendons at unwanted moments.

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With the stench of burning rubber fresh in my nostrils, I ask for vacuum cleaner purchase advice [View all] Chemisse May 2011 OP

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That's pretty bad! I'll make sure to avoid that. Chemisse May 2011 #4

Well, depending on what you mean by a filter.... dixiegrrrrl May 2011 #2

That sounds super powerful. Chemisse May 2011 #5

I have two vacuums, one for each floor. TygrBright May 2011 #3

Amazing that ANY electrical appliance can last 70 years! Chemisse May 2011 #6

I like my Sears canister... fadedrose May 2011 #7

I have 2 vac's, one on each floor. Dyson & Hoover. Both are bagless with filters. Paper Roses May 2011 #8

I shall ignore your requirements and post what I think, irregardless quakerboy Dec 2011 #9

I've had good luck with Dirt Devils. Lugnut Dec 2011 #10

Well I wound up getting a Hoover Wind Tunnel and I love it! Chemisse Dec 2011 #11

I got a Eureka upright from Goodwill for $15 about two years ago. Trailrider1951 Dec 2011 #12

Do you have carpet or floors The empressof all Dec 2011 #13

I only use the vacuum for carpet. Chemisse Dec 2011 #14

I realize this thread it very old, but... IcyPeas Jan 2012 #15