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Acerone


Joined: Jul 25, 2007
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Best Upright Vac for less then $200.00
Original Message   Jan 5, 2008 5:45 pm
Someone is asking me this but I have no clue. So what would you recommend to someone that has $200.00 to spend on a vacuum cleaner.
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Motorhead


Joined: Nov 2, 2007
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Re: Best Upright Vac for less then $200.00
Reply #33   Jan 11, 2008 11:28 pm
Yet another example I'll point out in the October '07 issue, that I just noticed.  I know The Maytag Legacy and Hoover Duros are identical machines (aside from the color), however, there are two machines scored between the Hoover and Maytag, and the Maytag received the better score.  The Maytag scored "fair" for noise, and the Hoover scored "fair" on handling.  They are the same...how could they handle any different!?

I believe these also are Sanyo-made.
CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: Best Upright Vac for less then $200.00
Reply #34   Jan 12, 2008 7:35 am
Venson wrote:
Hi,

Though I don't consider it the ultimate word, I relied on CR now and then and got a good result.  Regards,

Venson


Hello Venson:

A recent episode for a product and industry wide evaluation/review that CR was on top of:  Air cleaners/purifiers and in particular the Ionic Breeze.  Despite threats and actual lawsuits by the manufacturer, CR took the product head on criticizing it for performance, safety, and making false claims.  CR was right on the money all the way up and down.  Ionic Breeze was slapped with a class action lawsuit and finally settled by paying out money to all the buyers. 

Wins like this for CR enhance its stature and credibility among readers.

Carmine D.

This message was modified Jan 12, 2008 by CarmineD
Vacuuman


The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.

Location: Denver
Joined: Aug 15, 2007
Points: 82

Re: Best Upright Vac for less then $200.00
Reply #35   Jan 14, 2008 2:42 am
Lucky1 wrote:
I couldn't agree more about CR. I don't have every machine at my shop but I have personally put up the 2 motor Synergy against every upright I can and it out cleans everyone by far. In addition what's up with the ancient Miele Plus in every report. I hope they finally use the 5000 series. I feel this is by far the best canister I have used. (Sebo is great also).

I wish someone were to really do an indepth report on the Sebo Felix. Strange machine but wow what versitility! The power head of a canister, the format of an upright and a dust buster to boot. AND with a superior floor tool and adjustable power... Unfortunately people won't buy it until someone of merit reports on it.


I agree on the Synergy, I have the Riccar version, the Radiance Premium and I love it.  I haven't found another portable vacuum that can outclean it.  I also have a Miele Solaris Electro Plus which is great also.  I think if some of these customers would really stop thinking that we are out there to sell them the most expensive vacuum on the market and rip them off, they would really see how much better the vacuums are that are showing them.
CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: Best Upright Vac for less then $200.00
Reply #36   Feb 1, 2008 5:40 pm
Acerone wrote:
Found it and what a disappointment. The Hoover looked so cheap and pieces where missing and broken off the vacuum... I'll pass on the Hoover for now...



Hello Chris:

I was at the local Wal*Mart today and scoping out the vacuums.  The HOOVER Cann S3755 was on display and in stock on the shelves.  The retail price marked is $258. 

I never really took a close look [bagless are not by bag] but your comment made me curious.  I looked more carefully.  I agree with you.  It's not worth $258 and I have my doubts about $158.  Why?  The canister is cheaply made and assembled.  I had difficulty with the dirt bin removal and reinstalling.   I had to really slam it in to seal the bin in the machine well.  All the parts were there.  The automatic winder worked well.  The wands, hose and power head, especially the brush roll, were decent.  Add the cann, and it loses its appeal.  Unless the display model was faulty, I would say Consumer Reports doesn't get this pick right.  Even for $158 retail.

On the contrary, next to the HOOVER S3755 Cann was the "old" GE canister [made by Eureka with the GE name exclusively for Wal*mart].  It's been around the industry for over 6 years.  Bagged.  And for $140.  In comparison the GE is much better, although now superceded by a new version which is a coppertone color.  This particular Wal*Mart store was sold out of these.  Not even a display.   I didn't ask if more were due in, but it looked like many of the vacuums were out of stock.  Except the two dyson models which were stacked full in all the space provided.  The DC07 Original for $378 and the DC 07/14 Animal.  I'm not sure which model.  I didn't look closely and there was no display model and price except for the DC07 Original.  

While I was there a couple selected the EUREKA BOSS Smart Vac upright for purchase.  It was located right next to the dyson.  I overheard the man's comments about some of the bagless vacuums on display.  I can't repeat them here.  The comments would be censored.  He was quite satisfied with the Eureka Boss Upright and he put it in their cart.  He told his Wife [I presume she was] that the Eureka was the best....AFTER he made sure there were replacement paper bags available for sale.  There were.

Carmine D. 

This message was modified Feb 1, 2008 by CarmineD
Acerone


Joined: Jul 25, 2007
Points: 986

Re: Best Upright Vac for less then $200.00
Reply #37   Feb 1, 2008 5:57 pm
Now Carmine,

The Hoover is made by LG correct... I seen the LG online and it looks a lot like the Hoover canister...
CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: Best Upright Vac for less then $200.00
Reply #38   Feb 2, 2008 7:36 am
I don't know that for a fact.  The LG may be sourced too.

Carmine D.

CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
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Re: Best Upright Vac for less then $200.00
Reply #39   Feb 4, 2008 2:16 pm
Consumer Reports gives this Hoover canister [S3755/65] a best canister rating again in the March 2008 ratings and rankings.  Maybe due to the lack of cann competition.  I don't feel it is worth the retail price and/or the best canister title based on my limited review of it.  In fact, not even at $150. 

Missing from the CR cann reviews are the new and/or old GE canns sold exclusively by Wal*mart and made by Eureka.  The old GE cann, around about 6 years, was consistently rated high by CR.  This and the latest version are bagged canisters and in my opinion worth the $150, if you are so inclined to want to buy a cann in that price range.

Carmine D.

This message was modified Feb 4, 2008 by CarmineD
CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
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Re: Best Upright Vac for less then $200.00
Reply #40   Sep 18, 2008 7:34 am
Back in the Consumer Reports ratings for October 2008 is the EUREKA Boss Smart Vac, taking 3 rd place and a CR Best Buy.

COSTCO stores which recently added the Blue model EUREKA Boss Vac, now also has the Red model.  Both priced at about $140.  With 2008 being a Presidential election year, we need to have both a Democrat and Republican model!

Financial markets are in a free fall in the USA.  Stalwart financial institutions are going belly up daily.  The US housing market is decimated.  Literally hundreds of thousands of people have lost their jobs [and homes] on Wall Street and Main Street since January of this year.   Not to mention ripple effects in London and around the globe.  And Wal*Mart stock price [which typically was priced on par with BEST BUY] is up 30 percent this year to $63 a share while BB stock price is down the same percentage at $42.  Any wonder too both colors of the EUREKA BOSS Smart Vac are being offered by COSTCO.  A $150 upright is a very desirable commodity to market right now. 

Also, the COSTCO Web Site prominently shows that the Red model EUREKA BOSS SMART Vac is rated a number one Consumers Digest Best Buy.

Carmine D.

This message was modified Sep 18, 2008 by CarmineD
SanitaireVac


Joined: Oct 10, 2008
Points: 2

Re: Best Upright Vac for less then $200.00
Reply #41   Oct 10, 2008 9:39 am
I wouldn't go by consumer reports, they normally don't know much about vacuums. When Hoover WindTunnel was rated #1, it was the  most commomly repair vacuum here at our vacuum shop. I would recommend a Sanitaire Vacuum. Their commercial grade and many models in your price range. Sanitaire is the commercial division or Eureka/Electrolux.  Sanitaire vacuums are durable, their made for commercial use so they last. Repairs are easy and most people replace parts themselves. Cleaning crews or cleaning services often have their Sanitaires for over 15 years.
CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: Best Upright Vac for less then $200.00
Reply #42   Oct 10, 2008 2:28 pm
On the topic of Sanitaire and Eureka here is a Eureka Sanitaire model that has been a staple of Sam's Club and other big box retailers for years. Rated commercial grade and meeting all the OSHA requirements for the label.

http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=164028

The pictured Eureka upright also comes in a bagged version using F&G inserts.  Drawback is no attachments on board.  But for $150 for a commercial grade upright that will last 20 years, a buyer can't go wrong.

Carmine D.

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