Vacuums

[Randi]

I really liked my Electrolux, but they don't make the narrow ones I had anymore. I have an old Miele now, but need a new one, and I will definately go for a Miele again. My sister got one last year, I tried it and it's great!

Check out their site! miele.com

[slleipnir]

I want a dyson too. They're like $500 though. I'm planning a trip so I can't really afford one...which is why I was hoping my dad would go halfs $250 is much better than $500 lol. Is the Dyson animal any different from the regular Dyson? I saw one in the store but I don' know if it was "animal" or not.It looks really spiffy though...

[Rachel]

I really liked my Electrolux, but they don't make the narrow ones I had anymore.

Yes they do, Randi. Only it is now just called the LUX. I'm on my second one. Such a dumb move to sell the Electrolux name to another manufacturer. People think they are getting the original Electrolux and they are not. Check out the Lux http://www.aerusonline.com/products/.../canisters.cfm

Be forwarned, the price is not for the faint of heart.

[Logan]

After burning up several of the $200 uprights, every one to two years, that I purchased from Kmart or Sears, I went to vacuum store, explained my situation and ended purchasing a Riccar upright. I have had it for over six years now, have replaced a couple of bearings and even the motor, recently, but it is the best vacuum I have ever owned. When I bought it, it came with a small canister vacuum, too.

I hate bagless now that I have had a couple. We do have a Eureka ( I think) that is our backup vacuum, but the dust and mess from it makes me sick. I buy the more expensive filter bags for my Riccar and they do help.

I think I paid $400 +, over six years ago, but it was well worth the money. The tune ups and replacement parts have been very reasonable.

Logan