Comments on: How long should a vacuum cleaner last? http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/22/how-long-should-a-vacuum-cleaner-last/ One of the Good Shepherd's flock. Just hanging around, blogging, and eating my grass. Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:26:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Rick http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/22/how-long-should-a-vacuum-cleaner-last/#comment-14361 Rick Thu, 25 Dec 2008 22:08:20 +0000 http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/22/how-long-should-a-vacuum-cleaner-last/#comment-14361 We just replaced our Oreck XL about a month ago. It had lasted over 10 years. At this time, we have a Roomba robot (Not used very much) and a bright red Oreck. We also have an old Kirby that is just too heavy to use. In a way, I wish I had scouted around for a <a href="http://experioencedvacuumcleaners.com" rel="nofollow">good used Dyson vacuum cleaner</a> when I had to replace our old Oreck. We just replaced our Oreck XL about a month ago. It had lasted over 10 years. At this time, we have a Roomba robot (Not used very much) and a bright red Oreck. We also have an old Kirby that is just too heavy to use. In a way, I wish I had scouted around for a good used Dyson vacuum cleaner when I had to replace our old Oreck.

]]> By: tara http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/22/how-long-should-a-vacuum-cleaner-last/#comment-7128 tara Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:07:09 +0000 http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/22/how-long-should-a-vacuum-cleaner-last/#comment-7128 I have a Hoover wind tunnel, had it for about 8 years, but if it ever goes copout--I'm buying a dyson--"never loses suction!" I have a Hoover wind tunnel, had it for about 8 years, but if it ever goes copout–I’m buying a dyson–”never loses suction!”

]]> By: Kit http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/22/how-long-should-a-vacuum-cleaner-last/#comment-7126 Kit Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:51:25 +0000 http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/22/how-long-should-a-vacuum-cleaner-last/#comment-7126 Kasia - I believe that the lifespan of a vacuum is inversely proportional to the number of fur-bearing creatures that roam your carpet. Add kids to the mix, well, we were on the 3-year track at best. We went through a few crappy Kenmores and then bought the upper-middle class Hoover Wind Tunnel, which was good but clogged fast, then got knocked over and down some stairs (bad Wiley!) and had unfixable cracked wheels and axles. Similarly, we have gone through 3 shop vacs between floods, scraping, patching, and painting 2000 sft of he first floor rooms and 4 of the 6 brs in this stupid big barn of a house we bought, and of course untold millions of Christmas tree needles each January. The latest shop vac is for the basement/cat/workroom/garage Beloved domain in the basement. Good for the big and dirty jobs, which tend to be smelly - and you don't want that blowing around your living room. We've had a Dyson for 19 months now (the big purple one - not the "Animal" which I'd not heard of until recently). It is AWESOME - gets up incredible amounts of pet and long child hair every single day, and no diminishing suck issues over time. Put it on your list! Kasia - I believe that the lifespan of a vacuum is inversely proportional to the number of fur-bearing creatures that roam your carpet. Add kids to the mix, well, we were on the 3-year track at best.

We went through a few crappy Kenmores and then bought the upper-middle class Hoover Wind Tunnel, which was good but clogged fast, then got knocked over and down some stairs (bad Wiley!) and had unfixable cracked wheels and axles. Similarly, we have gone through 3 shop vacs between floods, scraping, patching, and painting 2000 sft of he first floor rooms and 4 of the 6 brs in this stupid big barn of a house we bought, and of course untold millions of Christmas tree needles each January. The latest shop vac is for the basement/cat/workroom/garage Beloved domain in the basement. Good for the big and dirty jobs, which tend to be smelly - and you don’t want that blowing around your living room.

We’ve had a Dyson for 19 months now (the big purple one - not the “Animal” which I’d not heard of until recently). It is AWESOME - gets up incredible amounts of pet and long child hair every single day, and no diminishing suck issues over time. Put it on your list!

]]> By: Alli http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/22/how-long-should-a-vacuum-cleaner-last/#comment-7070 Alli Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:57:33 +0000 http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/22/how-long-should-a-vacuum-cleaner-last/#comment-7070 I second Michelle´s endorsement of the Dyson Animal. EVERYONE I´ve mentioned it to really loves it and recommends it. Expensive, yes... but what else are wedding registries for? I second Michelle´s endorsement of the Dyson Animal. EVERYONE I´ve mentioned it to really loves it and recommends it.
Expensive, yes… but what else are wedding registries for?

]]> By: Michelle Reitemeyer http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/22/how-long-should-a-vacuum-cleaner-last/#comment-7061 Michelle Reitemeyer Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:01:12 +0000 http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/22/how-long-should-a-vacuum-cleaner-last/#comment-7061 I have a Dyson Animal...it's been 18 months now, still going like the day I got it. Did have to send away for a part that broke, but they sent it for free. Awesome customer service. I used to be a Hoover die-hard (relatives worked at the factory, had to ensure they got their pensions, etc). Never lasted more than 2 years...that's not much return on a $150 investment. Yes, $500 is a lot to spend. I probably wouldn't have had the guts to do it myself. I made my husband vacuum for a day, and he went right out and got me the Dyson. Ask for it for Christmas. I have a Dyson Animal…it’s been 18 months now, still going like the day I got it. Did have to send away for a part that broke, but they sent it for free. Awesome customer service.

I used to be a Hoover die-hard (relatives worked at the factory, had to ensure they got their pensions, etc). Never lasted more than 2 years…that’s not much return on a $150 investment.

Yes, $500 is a lot to spend. I probably wouldn’t have had the guts to do it myself. I made my husband vacuum for a day, and he went right out and got me the Dyson.

Ask for it for Christmas.

]]> By: Kasia http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/22/how-long-should-a-vacuum-cleaner-last/#comment-7059 Kasia Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:25:17 +0000 http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/22/how-long-should-a-vacuum-cleaner-last/#comment-7059 DJ - Mrs. DJ was singing the praises of your Dyson when she and I were at Wal-Mart together. If I have to buy a new one, I will look at the Animal; but it is more than I'm used to spending on a vacuum. I'd rather see yours last five or ten years before I dropped that kind of cash... ;-) My mother has an Oreck, which is wonderfully lightweight and works very nicely, but her cats don't shed as much as mine do. (My house has cat-fur tumbleweeds.) It is far less expensive than I thought it was; I just went onto Oreck's web site and a model that looks a lot like hers is only about $300. So Mom, I'm sorry I said you use a thousand-dollar vacuum! ;-) (I remembered my buddy's mother had a vacuum that cost over a thousand dollars, and I guess I was conflating the two.) TBS - I am embarrassed to admit that I had no clue that it vacuums...but if Canuck can't find the blockage, I would love for you to try. I will buy a new vacuum if I must, but I'd much rather this one lasted at least until my bag stockpile runs out... AA - the shop-vac idea is quite a good one - those are very reasonably priced!! I wonder what the down sides would be, apart from shop vacs being less user-friendly for covering a lot of ground than uprights. Any thoughts? DJ - Mrs. DJ was singing the praises of your Dyson when she and I were at Wal-Mart together. If I have to buy a new one, I will look at the Animal; but it is more than I’m used to spending on a vacuum. I’d rather see yours last five or ten years before I dropped that kind of cash… ;-)
My mother has an Oreck, which is wonderfully lightweight and works very nicely, but her cats don’t shed as much as mine do. (My house has cat-fur tumbleweeds.) It is far less expensive than I thought it was; I just went onto Oreck’s web site and a model that looks a lot like hers is only about $300. So Mom, I’m sorry I said you use a thousand-dollar vacuum! ;-) (I remembered my buddy’s mother had a vacuum that cost over a thousand dollars, and I guess I was conflating the two.)

TBS - I am embarrassed to admit that I had no clue that it vacuums…but if Canuck can’t find the blockage, I would love for you to try. I will buy a new vacuum if I must, but I’d much rather this one lasted at least until my bag stockpile runs out…

AA - the shop-vac idea is quite a good one - those are very reasonably priced!! I wonder what the down sides would be, apart from shop vacs being less user-friendly for covering a lot of ground than uprights. Any thoughts?

]]> By: Michael (ArchAngel's Advocate) Richer http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/22/how-long-should-a-vacuum-cleaner-last/#comment-7048 Michael (ArchAngel's Advocate) Richer Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:06:02 +0000 http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/22/how-long-should-a-vacuum-cleaner-last/#comment-7048 When we were kids we actually used a shop vac with a reducer for household attachments. <a href="http://www.sears.com/shc/s/s_10153_12605_Tools_Bench Power Tools_Wet-Dry Vacs, Tank Style?sbf=Brand&sbv=Craftsman&psid=15542022&sid=ISx20070515x00001a" rel="nofollow">Examples</a> Its good for wet/dry conditions, holds lots of pet hair and dirt without clogging, and isn't that too expensive. When we were kids we actually used a shop vac with a reducer for household attachments. Examples
Its good for wet/dry conditions, holds lots of pet hair and dirt without clogging, and isn’t that too expensive.

]]> By: The Big Seester http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/22/how-long-should-a-vacuum-cleaner-last/#comment-7047 The Big Seester Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:40:55 +0000 http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/22/how-long-should-a-vacuum-cleaner-last/#comment-7047 Random thoughts: 1. Sounds to me like the imprisoned bugs have organized! 2. You do realize that the floor cleaner I lent (gave?) you vacuums as well as mops? 3. Sounds like there's a jam somewhere in there - The Canuck may be able to find it, or I can, or if not one of us, Dad. (He'll be back on the East Sy-eed once he's back from Up North, so he can make 2 house calls for the price of one). TBS Random thoughts:

1. Sounds to me like the imprisoned bugs have organized!
2. You do realize that the floor cleaner I lent (gave?) you vacuums as well as mops?
3. Sounds like there’s a jam somewhere in there - The Canuck may be able to find it, or I can, or if not one of us, Dad. (He’ll be back on the East Sy-eed once he’s back from Up North, so he can make 2 house calls for the price of one).

TBS

]]> By: djrakowski http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/22/how-long-should-a-vacuum-cleaner-last/#comment-7043 djrakowski Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:25:31 +0000 http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/22/how-long-should-a-vacuum-cleaner-last/#comment-7043 We haven't had our Dyson long enough to know if we're going to have problems with it, but it seems rather reliable. Mrs. DJ's mom has one of those ultra-expensive Kirbys, and I'd rather have my Dyson any day. Since you mentioned cat hair, you may want to consider a Dyson Animal. It's designed for homes with pets, and ours does an admirable job in cleaning up after Bobble. There are three models listed on the Target webpage, ranging in price from $424 (for a model that's similar to the one we own) to $599. We haven’t had our Dyson long enough to know if we’re going to have problems with it, but it seems rather reliable.

Mrs. DJ’s mom has one of those ultra-expensive Kirbys, and I’d rather have my Dyson any day.

Since you mentioned cat hair, you may want to consider a Dyson Animal. It’s designed for homes with pets, and ours does an admirable job in cleaning up after Bobble.

There are three models listed on the Target webpage, ranging in price from $424 (for a model that’s similar to the one we own) to $599.

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