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Is there any vacuum cleaner that can compare to the Dyson Animal that has a smaller price tag?

I hear the Dyson Animal vacuum is the best thing out there but it has a very tall price tag.Is there anything similar that performs just as well that isnt so pricey?

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oh yes there is. I'm a vacuum technician at a vacuum and sewing repair shop and i see every type of vacuum cleaner. Try a Riccar Vibrance Standard. It has WAAAAY more airflow (rated in cfm) then the dyson . You can't go by the motor rating because the dyson has a 12 amp motor just like every other vacuum. You have to physically but a meter on the end of the hose and you'll find a Riccar Vibrance series, or any bagged machine for that matte, will have tripple the air flow. The dyson has good sealed suction but you need both. As far as durability, the dyson is one of the cheapest vacuums i have worked on. A Riccar Vibrance will last AT LEAST twice as long. And contrary to one of the answers above, the reason the dyson fills up with dirt so fast isn't because its picking so much dirt up, its because the cyclonic action puffs up the dirt inside the cup filling it 5 times faster then a bagged vacuum. There are many good vacuums out there, don't fall prey to the great advertising that dyson has. Check out the Riccar Vibrance Standard. It retails for under $400.00 The sebo G1 is also good, but starts at 550.00 but that vacuum is an entire league above the dyson Best of luck
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Hmm. What Oreck do you have? I don't know the model of mine since I'm at work but we haven't had any issue with the belt breaking and we've had it for about 7 years and we have two dogs that shed a lot and used to have a cat until 2 years ago. It doesn't have any attachments, just the basic model I think. We don't have any carpet though so that could be the problem for you and the belt if you have carpet. All of our previous vacuums would only last a year or two but this one has been fantastic! It's so light too, a Dyson will be heavier....
The best is a Kirby. The latest model is the Sentria. But any model works just as well. Theres no vaccum that could compare to it. The cheapest way to buy is on OKorder.
Nothing really compares to Dyson vacuum cleaners. They are high priced because they are the best - their especially helpful to those who have asthma as they pick up virtually everything (dust mites etc). They pick up so much from deep in the carpet - I've yet to see another one like that. You could try the cheaper end of the Dyson family. I own one myself and wish I would have got one years ago. Even the lower end of the scale is better than the other brand of vacuums. Like pookyluc said, try OKorder or other online places if you can if it works out cheaper.

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