Bad vacuums

[princess26]

What's the deal with vacuum cleaners these days. Back in the end of July, my hubby and I bought a vacuum to replace one we had for about 8 years. Nothing was wrong with our old one really, I just really liked the idea of the bagless ones.
So we payed $200 for a Hoover and for about a month it worked really well...until there was an electrical problem and we took it back to exchange it. Of course we thought that it was probably an isolated problem, so we got the same model again...this one lasted until about 2 weeks ago when it stopped picking anything up. The belt broke as we were taking it apart and the filter practically broke in two. Not to mention the fact that the plastic piece around the brush crumbled into pieces too.
I told hubby to take it back and just get a refund until I found something else. I wanted to look around and see what had the best ratings and more durable. Funny thing is besides the vacuum that I had, the only other highly recommended vacuum was the Dyson.
I ordered the Dyson last Wednesday and am still waiting on it to get here. It better last longer than 7 or 8 months!!!! For the amount of money these vacuums cost, you would think they would run decently and last longer than they do...I was beginning to think that I was breaking the vacuum...lol...but I think I can figure that out. I did email the Hoover company and let them know that we had many problems with their machines...they didn't seem to care though...basically told me to get it serviced, but after the year was up on the warranty(July) we would have to pay for everything ourselves...yea right!
So if anyones in the market for a new vacuum, don't buy a hoover...unless u enjoy not being able to use it!
Kelly

[Wenonae]

Wowsers..thanks for the heads up. Prolly the biggest prob with the bagless sort. Since it's 'new' technology, it's prolly got huge profit margins. Make it cheap, and sell high..apparently, the parts are too cheap!

I had one from Eureka that lasted for about 8 years...seems about the average go before the belt breaks, etc.

Let us know about that Dyson thing..actually, I've never quite heard of it

[princess26]

Apparently the Dyson's are made in England or something like that. I hadn't heard of them either until last week or so. I was so mad when we spent so much money on something that didn't work very long at all. And for a brand name like Hoover, I was surprised when we had all the problems. Don't think I'd ever buy another from them again.
I had a Dirt Devil before all this and never had a problem with it. Which I would have held on to it, but instead I sold it in a yard sale for $20....go figure...now until I get this new one delivered, I have no way of vacuuming my house...lol...my carpet looks horrible...especially with two kids and lots of crumbs...
I'll let u know how it works!
Kelly

[gigi]

You hit a sore spot with this thread! I owned two Electrolux vaccuums before I decided to go with something less expensive when the last one cost more to fix than replace. I got a Eureka which lasted a few years. When that one had issues but still worked I got a chic little "Euro Shark". What a piece of @#$%. It's bagless, messy and has little or no suction. Oh, it has a hepa filter that clogs after one use. Problem is that it's only mediocre at best. Next time I get another Electrolux. No Roomba's, Sharks or other creatures for me.

[princess26]

I completely understand what u are saying. I hate the fact that u pay so much and get so little. I noticed with the hoover that the suction was very poor. And it got clogged alot.
Why do these things cost so much when they are only worth about $20 at the most?
I can't believe that some of these companies can even make such poor quality items and continue to sell them even after the revues are so bad and after so many complaints. But such is life I guess.
All I can say is that I hope the money I have just spent on the new one is worth it. If I have one more problem with a stupid vacuum...I swear I am just gonna give up and have really nasty carpet
Kelly

[warriorqueen]

My mum's neighbours have a Dyson and swear by it. So maybe you'll be pleasantly surprised! I hope so. Over here we use a Bosch vacuum - not an upright, the kind that you pull along behind you. It's got a long suction hose and different heads for different surfaces and textures. I much prefer this to uprights - had it about 3 years no probs. It uses bags and also has some kind of filter (nothing as fancy as a HEPA filter). I'd definitely recommend this type!

WQ

[princess26]

Okay, so I got my new vacuum today and I just got done using it. This thing is awesome!!!!
It picks up everything. Kinda looks like u have been living in filth as much as it collects!
So far so good!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Just thought I would let u all know that this vacuum seems to be well worth the money! I am impressed...
Kelly