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ElvisPresley
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Best canister for under $500
Original Message Jul 26, 2008 11:06 pm |
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Ready to get rid of my 10 year old Kenmore. It's been good to me, although I've had to fix it (myself) a numer of times--and I'm dissapointed they still haven't fixed the shotty quaity--like the plastic parts tha break on everyone hoe connections Considering dyson dc21 (and buying the smal powerhead, which is important to me--I've got two sets of carpeted stairs) Also found good reports on the high-end kenmore bagless. I'm not tied to bagless, though. I would consider a riccar, miele, or bosch..... Hepa is important to me. reliability is very important. but performance on different piles of carpet AND hardwood THE MOST IMPORTANT. And yes, it has to be a canister. THANKS SO MUCH IN ADVANCE! |
CarmineD
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Re: Best canister for under $500
Reply #12 Jul 28, 2008 5:40 pm |
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The bosch formula is about the best 500.00 value out there.Of course you can pay 500.00 more for a miele S5 series and get nothing more except a longer cord and a vacuum that is used as a status symbol........
MOLE
Hello MOLE et al:
This is the BOSCH Formula Electro Duo HEPA BSG71360UC that you mentioned earlier in the thread. It's rated by Consumer Reports [March 2008] right up there with the SEBO, MIELE, and RICCAR models that are $800 and $900 MSRP. I would have to agree with you. It would definitely make my short list of best canister vacuums [at any price]. Here's a Web site for viewing: http://www.boschappliances.com/kitchen-appliances-consumer-products_vacuums_canister-vacuums_formula.html Good point about the Electrolux name. Reading several of the reviews about the Oxygen, posters refer to the original Electrolux brand name in comparison comments. Obviously not knowing that the rights to the name were sold back in 2000 [I believe]. And the original Electrolux is now Aerus. Unfortunately, the famous words of the illustrious bard Wm. Shakespeare: "A rose by any other name smells as sweet" does not apply to the Electrolux vacuums in this case! Carmine D.
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ElvisPresley
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Re: Best canister for under $500
Reply #13 Jul 28, 2008 5:52 pm |
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I appreciate everyone's help.
What about
http://stores.channeladvisor.com/GreatVacs/Vacuum%20Cleaners/Miele%20Vacuums/
or one of the others listed at this store?
Also, are some of the bags reuseable?
thanks!
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ElvisPresley
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Re: Best canister for under $500
Reply #14 Jul 28, 2008 6:03 pm |
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linen's and things has the bosch at 499--including a turbo upholstery brush. Plus, the sunday paper usually has 20% off coupons for that store. This seems like a winner. I will run it by "the boss".
-Ben
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CarmineD
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Re: Best canister for under $500
Reply #15 Jul 28, 2008 6:09 pm |
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linen's and things has the bosch at 499--including a turbo upholstery brush. Plus, the sunday paper usually has 20% off coupons for that store. This seems like a winner. I will run it by "the boss".
-Ben
Excellent idea. Go for it!
Carmine D.
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dusty
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Re: Best canister for under $500
Reply #16 Jul 28, 2008 6:55 pm |
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You know Dusty you are right on the money about the oxygen, having also repaired many i see the same problems as you stated,wands,elbows,hose handles,smallish insert[bag],I get asked about this machine a lot,
To be nice about it, I tell the customer the machine itself is not too bad,but the attachments are horrible. THE SUCTION AND FILTRATION IS TOP NOTCH,but the cleaning set makes the whole product look bad.
Back when these were sold with a Sweep and Groom head we used to sell off the powerhead for central vacs and put a Lindhaus head on the oxygen. No problems, customer was always happy. Dusty
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Re: Best canister for under $500
Reply #17 Jul 28, 2008 7:08 pm |
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Back when these were sold with a Sweep and Groom head we used to sell off the powerhead for central vacs and put a Lindhaus head on the oxygen. No problems, customer was always happy.
Dusty Did the EUREKA version use the sweep @ groom powerhead, and the electrolux version used the sweedish version,now made by someone else, Yes i could see the customer being real happy with the lindhaus,as you custom fitted together a great package for them,thank goodness the wands matched up............ MOLE
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dusty
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Re: Best canister for under $500
Reply #18 Jul 28, 2008 7:30 pm |
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Did the EUREKA version use the sweep @ groom powerhead, and the electrolux version used the sweedish version,now made by someone else,
Yes i could see the customer being real happy with the lindhaus,as you custom fitted together a great package for them,thank goodness the wands matched up............
MOLE Yes, it was the Eureka Oxygen with a quick release sweep and groom head and the Electrolux used a China made head.. Even with the sweep and groom the Oxygen was far superior to the heads that have been on the Electrolux's for the last couple years. I know that Lux is using Beams Q series head on their new machines, it'll be interesting to see how that plays out. Dusty
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hoovergroover
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Re: Best canister for under $500
Reply #21 Jul 29, 2008 3:21 pm |
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ElvisPresley.. Well in light of recent developements you might want to search out a Hoover S3670. the MSRP is $299.99 and seems to be very very very similar to a Meile Silvermoon S5980 ($1200) or as some have reported a Ricaar. I have one and it is SO FRIGGIN' SWEET!! It has a HEPA bag type "S" Hoover part # 4010806S; although any Hoover "S" style will work. Nice n quite, great floor brush, neat convertble tool sooo easy to move around. My best suggestion is locate a Hoover Factory Service Center that has one you can try it's what I did.. |
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