My Hoover Wind Tunnel canister vacuum cleaner, which I purchased less than two years ago, bit the dust. I took it in to the authorized Hoover repair shoppe, and it will cost more to fix the darn thing than what I paid for it (well over 230 bucks). I bought it because Consumer Reports recommended it. It worked great (when it worked) but I had to take it in to repair the latch which kept the head on the wand and that cost and now this. I read up on the internet and find all sorts of complaints about Hoover, that it is no longer the company that it used to be (since it sold out to Maytag). My question is, what is a great vacuum cleaner that will not break the bank and will last more than two years? I have a dog, four kids with a stay-at-home mother so it needs to be durable, powerful, non-dust emitting, etc. Thank you very much for your input, especially personal experience with what has worked for you. God bless.
Dysons are great. Personally I never wanna spend much money so I usually Just get a cheapy and when it bites the dust I don't feel as guilty.
I wish I could be of assistance, but I do love the pun. Try Sears Brand Central possible. I really hope you get a Vacuum cleaner that sucks!!! ←← (Pun)
I have had a Sears Kenmore canister with the carpet attachment for several years and it's been great. It also has filters so it's non dust emitting. Plus I've never liked the wind tunnel type designs as they're too dusty when emptying. With a bag you just remove the full bag and put it in the trash. No muss, no fuss, no mess. And Sears warranties are about as good as you can get. Those Dyson and others that run into the thousand dollar region are basically a rip off. I think it's just they basically sell to the snob appeal or the misguided few who think that the more expensive it is the better it is.
I have several vacuum cleaners some cheaper, some $2000 +. My favorite of all is either my Ocean Blue canister or the Dyson DC21 canister. Both due a wonderful job! Furthermore, the Dyson cleans just as well and fluffs my carpet better than my Ocean Blue, Rainbow or Electrolux canisters. Happy Vacuuming!
