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arj14 · July 2010

I posted this on C&O too, but I know I saw some posts that were anti-dyson over on TK, so I thought you guys might have some recommendations.

Anyway, H and I are in the market for a new vacuum. The one I was looking at was a Hoover Turbo Cyclonic Upright, mostly because it's on sale at Target right now. Does anyone have that one, or have an opinion on it? Or the Hoover brand in general?

We're mainly looking for something a) reliable b) upright and c) $150 or less.

caligrl62610 · July 2010

I just bought this one from Target a couple weeks ago and so far I love it!

http://www.target.com/s/181-7903879-6139939?_encoding=UTF8&search-alias=tgt-index&keywords=Bissell%2082H1%20Cleanview%20Helix%20Bagless%20Upright%20Vacuum%20Cleaner&ref=sr_bx_1_1&searchNodeID=1038576|1287991011&searchPage=1

MiniMin20 · July 2010

We always look up appliances before we buy on Consumer Reports. You need a subscription, but can search for anything online. Not sure how much it costs, but I would assume it's about the cost of a magazine subscription and totally worth it.

Our vacuum sucks (not in the good way!) so I'm no help with recommending anything specific!

abbeylynne06 · July 2010

I have this: http://www.target.com/Hoover-WindTunnel-Rewind-Upright/dp/B002HFDLCK/ref=br_1_12?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&qid=1278420638&searchView=grid5&sr=1-12&node=16387881&searchRank=pmrank&searchPage=1&rh=&searchSize=30&id=Hoover%20WindTunnel%20Rewind%20Upright&searchBinNameList=subjectbin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin

Hoover WindTunnel Rewind. The thing I like about it the best is that the cord retracts... you just push a button and it winds the cord up inside the vaccuum, so you don't have to mess with it at all. Other than that, I think it works well. It's my first vaccuum, though, so who knows, lol.

kthame · July 2010

Oooo! Good post! H and I were looking at vacuums yesterday and I'm clueless! I thought I wanted one with a bag, because I HATE emptying the bagless ones (puff of dust right to the face), but then dealing with purchasing bags also seems like a PITA!

msmoore80 · July 2010

I'm not sure about uprights. I have a Roomba that I love. It works well for it just being my and H and no pets. My upright is a cheap bag-less Dirt Devil for larger spills. I agree with pp about looking up reviews. People are usually pretty honest about how it works.

Jane_Birkin · July 2010

i absolutely love my Kenmore!! i have had it for 9 years and expect it to last me another 6. my parents and brother have similar models as well. they are not the smallest or the cheapest, but it can store in a few different ways to take up less room that you might think. i have serious allergies so it is very important to me to have all the different attachments for the rug, the couch, stairs, corners.

mine is similar to this model.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02028614000P?vName=Appliances&cName=Vacuums+%26+Floor+Care&sName=View+All

Jane_Birkin · July 2010

oh and ps--i know it is more than $150, but with the less expensive ones like the shark, you have to replace them every few years, so in the long run it is more economical to buy one that lasts. though of course it means having the $$ to spend upfront.

COnoviaSarah · July 2010

We need a new vaccuum, too. We registered for one, but didn't get it. I did some research on Consumer Reports a few months ago, and decided to register for the Hoover Platinum Collection Lighweight Bagged with Canister at BB&B for $300. I would rather not spend this much money, but we've been using a cheapie from Target for the last 5 years and it is awful. I can't decide if we'll stick with our original choice and get this Hoover or reconsider.

Kniblet · July 2010

So, I know you want to spend less than 150 but here's my advice:

Buy a vacuum based off it's reputation and you'll only be buying one vacuum for the next 10 years. When you buy a cheaper vacuum, it doesn't last long. Most people are in the market for a new one within a couple of years. So you actually end up spending MORE over the years than if you had just gotten a really good one right off the bat.

My advice? Get an Oreck. Those suckers are meant to last up to 20 years. I knew nothing about them until I moved to MN. One of my friends here has worked at Oreck for over 6 years. She gets to try out EVERYTHING and she knows what works. She got a cheaper line vacuum from Oreck when she first started and it still works as well as it did back then, even cleaning up after 2 dogs.

Can you check to see if you have an Oreck store in your area?

JBs_Bride · July 2010

DH and I got a Kenmore from his parents for Christmas two years ago. That thing is awesome!!! Big Smile

arj14 · July 2010

Thanks to all of you for the recommendations and advice! I showed H what y'all said, but he's still convinced that a cheapo vac is the way to go. Oh well. I suppose if it lasts only for a few years that will be okay, as long as H and I are able to get full-time jobs in the meantime and thus are able to then afford a longer lasting vac...

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