Vacuum cleaner recommendations?
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Purchased two Karcher WD3's for heavy DIY use in different houses, ended up adopting them as full time household vacs in the end, very impressive performance for a good price.
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I don't think they are naff, I think they are overpriced. We have a V8 Animal and it has completely replaced our corded hoover. The waste bin isn't very big but it's enough if you hoover most days. As it's cordless and really light it's a doddle to use. The suction is immense; I've barely had to use turbo mode, I can't imagine going back to a corded hoover.
Youre comparing apples with pears when you bring in cordless. The thing I find with Dyson is that after a while they lose performance, where the Miele keeps going.
I haven't found that at all. Both Dysons I have had, have ran perfectly until we changed them. Always lift an unbelievable amount of dirt, I just couldn't go back to bags either.
Ive got 2*DC14 cleaners which are at least 10 years old and they perform in line with day one. Filters get blocked over time, they clearly need cleaning every now and again. They are still strong enough that they suck the carpet away from the floor and pull rugs around with them etc.
There is intrinsically nothing to restrict the performance, so i honestly dont know why you would say that they would degrade. What are you suggesting degrades with a dyson cleaner?
I'd say go for Dyson as you will never need another.
Ours is over 13 years old now, ok it's been serviced, so it's a bit like Trigger's Broom, not a lot left of the original.
But that is a real selling point for me regards Dyson, if you call out the service guy to repair anything they will look it over and replace everything and anything that they regard is not up to scratch, for free, just charge call-out fee £60 last i time did it but was around 5 years ago now, (I believe they have upped their prices now, £99 if service needs a new motor, £79 if it doesn't.)
When I called them out they replaced the mains lead, the motor, the filters, the hose, the main brush assembly and drive belt, the foot plate, and the collector box, (catch was broken, the reason I called them out) all for the £60 call out, so virtually a new one for a fraction of the price, of any new vacuum.
Ours is over 13 years old now, ok it's been serviced, so it's a bit like Trigger's Broom, not a lot left of the original.
But that is a real selling point for me regards Dyson, if you call out the service guy to repair anything they will look it over and replace everything and anything that they regard is not up to scratch, for free, just charge call-out fee £60 last i time did it but was around 5 years ago now, (I believe they have upped their prices now, £99 if service needs a new motor, £79 if it doesn't.)
When I called them out they replaced the mains lead, the motor, the filters, the hose, the main brush assembly and drive belt, the foot plate, and the collector box, (catch was broken, the reason I called them out) all for the £60 call out, so virtually a new one for a fraction of the price, of any new vacuum.
I've not used a Dyson so can't comment on them, but I do own a Miele C1 Junior and it's been great. The build quality is superb and the suction is pretty immense, I rarely go over 1/3 of the power on the adjustable dial it's that strong. This is with 2 kids and a cat in the household.
Miele are great, the fact they guarantee to keep spares 30 years is a nod to this, unfortunately it's the price that reflects this. I'm learning though, certain items in the house, the stuff used everyday, washing-machine, vacuum cleaner, computer, oven, dishwasher, sometimes the extra is worth it.
I spent £800 on a washing machine, my father thought I needed medicine lol! But.. it's idos, we use loads less electricity per wash, and we use maybe twice a day? It will probably pay for itself within a couple of years. (we aren't on a water meter, otherwise sooner no doubt)
I'm wary of things requiring li ion batteries, especially if you use them and charge everyday.. the dyson lasts what is it? 17 mins? what will that be in 2 or 3 years? Will it be beat the clock to vacuum? Til the life gets better I'll stay with corded for now. Cordless is brilliant, but until longevity justifies the price, I'll just gaze on longingly.
I spent £800 on a washing machine, my father thought I needed medicine lol! But.. it's idos, we use loads less electricity per wash, and we use maybe twice a day? It will probably pay for itself within a couple of years. (we aren't on a water meter, otherwise sooner no doubt)
I'm wary of things requiring li ion batteries, especially if you use them and charge everyday.. the dyson lasts what is it? 17 mins? what will that be in 2 or 3 years? Will it be beat the clock to vacuum? Til the life gets better I'll stay with corded for now. Cordless is brilliant, but until longevity justifies the price, I'll just gaze on longingly.
Numatic Henry user here. Still going strong after 4 years, built like a tank albeit a tad on the heavier side to carry up and down stairs. Replacement bags cheap as chips and easy to obtain but once fitted last up to six months on an average weekly vac of a 3 bed detached and occasional trips outside to the car.
this.. we are on the cusp of what is easier compared to price and hardship with a wire.. I just don't think batteries can do it right now.. something with a cable lasts years longer.. if you are spending £100's of cash, this has to be the thing you look at..
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have you used a miele? they are much more powerful to begin with.
Dyson costs what £200-£500, they aren't cheap. I think I paid around £60-£80 for my miele brand new on amazon when they had a sale. 1 bag lasts 6 months before it needs replacing (3 bed detached home, no pets and no kids). i think you get 4 bags and 2 filters for £8 or 16 dust bags, 4 motor protection & 4 exhaust filters for £32. so they cost £4 a year for bags and filters, a cost I don't ever worry about bankrupting me. you spend more on soft drinks for 2 in nandos.
If it lasts 10 years I can afford to buy another 3 before (40 years of use) the cost of a Dyson which will no chance last 40 years without ever needing anything fixed.
Dyson is overpriced and not by a little amount either. Your paying for all their fancy adverts on tv and magazines. They are pretty much the apple of the vacuum world.
The U1 seems to be about the same price as my current DC55.
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I have an eco line C2 or C3 can't remember and it was before "Brexit" and on sale for £60-£80. think it was black friday from a couple of years back.
they are available now for around £100 time to time
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/mie...cleaner-obsidian-black-was-124-99-now-2625345
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/ama...r-line-bagged-cylinder-vacuum-cleaner-2612836
Doesn't have the most important thing for a carpet a motorised brush.
Not a fan of cylinder types.
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i find motorised brushes just get clogged with hair wrapped around them and then you end up spending more time cutting the hair out than you do cleaning. we have wooden flooring all of downstairs and in 1 of the bedrooms. all 3 bathrooms are tiled so only 2 bedrooms and upstairs landing and the stairs have carpet.
i've had 2 dysons before and IMO this is just as good if not better for a fraction of the price.