We have a Hoover T Series that I like, but it get clogged/dirty really easily. Hoover themselves told me that my model was not made for pet hair (we have a huge Maine Coon and another cat that sheds too). I bought a used/refurbished Dyson DC07 (oldie but goodie I had experience with since my mom has 2). It has begun losing suction and both of these just kick dirt everywhere. The button to change from hard floor to carpet broke on my Hoover so its useless for tile now.I was told Sanitaire is about the best and cheapest commercial grade that I can get. My Granny has had her Kirby (I think classic) since forever and has not had one issue with it. My husband wants a Kirby but we have only 300 or below to spend, that's it. My local vacuum shop only wants to sell me a Ricaar and I know those are good, but I don't have Ricaar money. What should I buy?
Although I myself have a Dyson, the Shark brand advertises to be better then the Dyson Animal at half the cost. There's the Shark Navigator Upright Bagless Vacuum with Premium Pet Accessories, NV22L and the Shark Rotator Professional Upright Vacuum, NV400. Walmart has them both at $130 and $200.
I've okorder /... I was in a vacuum repair shop many years ago, and the guy there said these vacuums have a bypass system that means it can suck up nails without blowing the motor. He said that most of the vacuums he repaired had blown motors, but not these. The handle is metal. It's just a sturdy hotel vacuum. I read the complaints. The vacuum has a long heavy cord. There is only one hook at top and not one at the bottom so it wraps loosely. Some people gave it 2 stars for that reason. One guy said he used it daily for 2 years as part of his commercial vacuum business. He gave it 2 stars because it lasted only two years. If you can stand a long, thick cord, I think it will be a great vacuum for pet hair. I love the steel handle; it says, this vacuum is tough. Vacuum cords should be thick anyways. Mine has a few cut marks from running over top of it. Good luck.
