Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

Hello, I currently have a DIRT DEVIL REACTION.  Loved it for the first 18 months, but now it seems that  the canister leaks dust all over the vacuum, and I can smell it.  If you adjust the beater bar down enough to sweep the carpet, it wears out the belt.

I am looking for an upright.  I do not need any attachments.  Would like a direct drive, (no belts), and possibly go back to a bag, (less mess).

any advice would be greatly appreciated

larry ford

I would strongly suggest looking at a Sebo or Riccar/Simplicity Tandem Air machines.  These machines all use permanent belts that last the life of the machine, and are guaranteed to by their makers.  Find a local dealer and try one, much more impressive in person than any description I can write.

Hello Larry:

Please tell us a little more about your housecleaning needs [floors and carpets] and your vacuum budget.  This will enable us to recommend more choices.  BTW, with the exception of some lightweight uprights [like ORECK], most full size uprights nowadays come with on board attachments.

The current Consumer Reports magazine [October 2008] does a review of vacuums.  You may want to pick up a copy and read it.  It is a useful guide for background and comparison purposes.  It rates the RICCAR/SIMPLICITY uprights in the top ten with grades of Excellent in barefloor and rug cleaning and pet hair removal.  These 3 tests constitute the crux of the CR vacuum performance measures/ratings.

Carmine D.

Hi Larry,

Look into a rebuilt ELECTROLUX pro lux, discoveryii, genesis,2500,3500, or proteam/pullman holt upright.

Just compare the features of all the different uprights,and you will know why people cant say NO to aerus/electrolux products.

The lindhaus activa,and health care pro run a real close second, The build quality on both products are really above the rest.


Regards


MOLE

laford1986 wrote:

Hello Larry:

According to the Dirt Devil Web Site, the Reaction models come with a 4 year warranty on the vacuum parts and motor.  You may be able to get a replacement dirt bin under warranty just for the effort of asking.

Carmine D.