Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

You have listed some very good choices, for your future investment, in the Riccar/Simplicity and Miele.  Have you had the chance to take the Riccar or Simplicity for a test drive?  I believe you will find that they are a smart contender.  If you do not live in a small place, I would suggest that you look at the Midsize models.  They will hold more debris and have more features.  You  will find that the midsize Riccar and Simplicity will have a longer warranty, if something should go wrong.  They have a 3yr overall and a 7yr. on the motor.  Miele has a 1yr. overall and 7yrs. on the motor.  Give the vacuum dealers a call and find out how much the bags and filters will cost.  You will find that the Riccar/Simplicity synthetic bags will cost less.  Their HEPA w/carbon filter will also cost less than the Miele.  These midsize brands, from Tacony Corp. will have a longer cord than Miele.  It will not matter too much if you live in a small home.  Personally, I like longer cords, because I do not have to stop as often.

If you have somewhat thick carpeting and have dog hair, you will find that the deluxe power nozzle found on the Verve will make the vacuuming chore easier  The Riccar and jSimplicity Midsize  will perform and filter well, plus give you years of service.  They also have very good attachments like the floor brush and the deluxe 3-in-1 attachment.  The dusting brush side is really soft and bushy.

What  you heard from the dealers has been said before.  Each brand dealer will say their brand is more higher grade than the other.  This can be confusing or misleading to those who do not understand.  Tacony Corp. owns the two brands.  They are identical except some cosmetic differences in some models  Tacony has recently added some of their canisters to the "Assembled in the USA"  line.  It is true, the low end models are not assembled here. 

Dont forget though - Miele sell the filter options on their own, so you don't have to pay out for a vacuum cleaner by Miele that comes with the basic Super Air Clean filter - you can buy an upgrade to HEPA or Active Air Clean - The AAC is more suitable for smokers and pet hair, HEPA for allergies.

Dont forget though - Miele sell the filter options on their own, so you don't have to pay out for a vacuum cleaner by Miele that comes with the basic Super Air Clean filter - you can buy an upgrade to HEPA or Active Air Clean - The AAC is more suitable for smokers and pet hair, HEPA for allergies.

Thanks Vacmanuk.  But can you elaborate on this.  What actually comes with the Libra and and what does the Simplicity/Riccar offer as standard as well as what it can be upgraded to.

I have not forgotten at all.  Even if the AAC filter was purchased, it would still cost more than the HEPA  filter on the Riccar and Simplicity.  Now, add the cheaper cost for the 6pk of synthetic bags to Miele's 4pk.  Even if Tacony's filters cost the same as Miele's AAC filter, it is still cheaper.  The cheaper Riccar and Simplicity does not have a Charcoal filter.

I would get service from the dealer!!!