This fricken sucks.... literally ☺

[islandermyk]

So my vacuum finally kicked the bucket [LOL]

Damn thing started acting up... it started getting louder and louder... and then finally popping the circuit breaker in the fricken house, wtf over?!
My long ass hair and my long haired cat sheds enough hair to make a sweater in week.. which I think is killing these vacuums [hahhah-no]
So I come to you "the wise and all knowing members of the COAR15" for advice on my next purchase on something that sucks up sh*t really well that I would actually throw some hard cash at[Coffee]

So what are you guys (I'm also curious with what vacuums pet owners own...) using to vacuum up your place with that has lasted at least a year?
Help me out here! I've had 2 pieces of sh*t vacuums (From wallyworld) just this year alone.. my price range is up to $200

[Beer]

[Zundfolge]

So in reality it DOESN'T suck.

[cofi]

I love our Dyson buy once cry once

[islandermyk]

So in reality it DOESN'T suck.

it used too[ROFL1]

[islandermyk]

I love our Dyson buy once cry once

damn... I'm gonna need a model or some pics [Coffee]

[dorsum]

My wife got the Dyson (Animal) to suck up the excess beagle hair. It works great, but was around $450. Have had it about 4 years now, no complaints.

[Gunner]

Dyson

[TriggerHappy]

I have a Dyson as well.

https://www.dyson.com/vacuums/uprights/dc24/dc24-multi-floor.aspx

[ray1970]

I buy the wallyworld ones. I buy one every year or so. I consider them disposable.

[Monky]

Dyson Animal.. I ran my old vac before I ran the dyson.. before I finished the house I had emptied the container twice.. You get what you pay for. Literally.

[Musashi]

Old school Kirby is the way to go, major suckage options!

[BPTactical]

Go to Consumer Reports Mike and see what their top pick is. It is rarely Dyson. When ours pooped out on us 3 years ago I did and it recommended a Eureka Dirt Devil. Picked one up at WallyMart for about 150.00. It has served very well and I have 4 cats and 2 dogs.
You will find a bag type model actually gets things cleaner than a bagless.

[islandermyk]

Go to Consumer Reports Mike and see what their top pick is. It is rarely Dyson. When ours pooped out on us 3 years ago I did and it recommended a Eureka Dirt Devil. Picked one up at WallyMart for about 150.00. It has served very well and I have 4 cats and 2 dogs.
You will find a bag type model actually gets things cleaner than a bagless.

I may have to come over and borrow that from you and give it a test run [LOL]


dammit... I'm gonna run and grab some beer... all this talk about vacuums and major suckage is pretty rough on the mind right now [ROFL1]

[00tec]

I have a dyson dc33 (i think). Works great, but the animal has the removable brush to make it easier to get the critter hair out. I got it on black Friday for $250.

[cmailliard]

Just got a Dyson on Black Friday - That thing is amazing. Filled the canister just doing the area rugs on the first floor, that is how bad our old vacuum was (we vacuum the rugs once a week).

[Inconel710]

Another satisfied Dyson owner here. Got a DC17 Animal almost 10 years ago and it's still going strong.

[mahabali]

I buy the wallyworld ones. I buy one every year or so. I consider them disposable.

Me too, I think I am on my 3rd. But at $40 each who cares. I would like to get a nice one some day though.

[hghclsswhitetrsh]

Dyson yellow. Two hundred and forty pounds with of dogs in my house. Used weekly for the last two years.

[Irving]

Go to a vacuum shop and buy used. I got a bagged Hoover that was AWESOE for $200. just like bert said, it picked up everything. Because of the bag, nothing got out, so you didn't have that vacuum smell. It was very light, but super loud. Life time warranty on the motor. It sucked up a paper clip and wrecked everything that wasn't the motor and was going to cost $200 to fix. I took it back to the vacuum shop and he traded me over to a Dyson at no money out of pocket. Dyson is pretty good but is way heavier and fills up FAST! Also, the lackey at the Vacuum store must have cleaned the Dyson and left the filters wet because it smells moldy.

I did this after going through buying a Chinese $200 bagless at Walmart that started to crap up after one year. You can buy a refurbished one at those independent vacuum places for $20 that will last six months to a year. I'll never pay $200 for a vacuum again unless it is a used $800 Hoover like I had before. Vacuum shop is where it's at!

[james_bond_007]

Did someone here say "Buy Once, Cry once" ?

By the way, IslanderMyk, I don't think Schmidt & Bender makes vacuums...[Coffee]

We have had a 2nd hand Kirby for a WHILE. After 15-20 years I rebuilt the motor and replaced the footswitch. Still was able to get parts.
...I LIKE that.

[Byte Stryke]

I just roll my life around on the carpet
it sucks that much...

[BigDee]

Shark Rotator. It's a 3 in 1 vacuum and has held its own against the Dyson DC41 animal in numerous comparison tests. They sell it at Bed bath and beyond for 249, you can usually pickup a 20% off coupon in their weekly mailers making it hit your 200 price point.

[HoneyBadger]

WAIT! BEFORE YOU BUY A DYSON!!!!!


Did I get your attention? lol [LOL]

Woot.com has factory refurbished Dyson rollervacs about once a week for around $250 (a $450 vacuum normally). I got one last winter and love it! So before you REALLY shell out your hard earned dough, it might be worth it to check Woot.com.

http://www.woot.com/offers/dyson-dc25-all-floors-ball-vacuum

[Ashton]

Buy a Shark Vacuum.

Under $200. Comparable to a dyson IMHO.

If you had more cash I'd say buy a Miele. But they're pretty damn pricey.

[DSB OUTDOORS]

That sucks? Mike. But we all know how you wore out your vacuum. [ROFL2][LOL][ROFL3][Coffee] Sorry couldn't help my self. [Muaha]


http://youtu.be/40rKfJw4EVU

[hghclsswhitetrsh]

^^^^^^ kettle, meet pot.

[islandermyk]

I just roll my life around on the carpet
it sucks that much...
Shut up [ROFL1] It can't be that bad [LOL]

[KS63]

If you're mechanically inclined, buy a used Kirby. They still offer every part to rebuild one. I bought a Diamond Edition off Craigslist for $80 and basically rebuilt the whole thing for under $175. My wife has a Dyson Animal that can't pick the dirt up like the Kirby. It literally sucks the carpet up into the brushes. The transmission makes up for the heft of this thing while vacuuming. It's a tank.

[islandermyk]

That sucks? Mike. But we all know how you wore out your vacuum. [ROFL2][LOL][ROFL3][Coffee] Sorry couldn't help my self. [Muaha]


http://youtu.be/40rKfJw4EVU

[ROFL3]i hate you [LOL]

[DSB OUTDOORS]

[ROFL3]i hate you [LOL]

[Coffee] [Muaha] No you don't. [Beer]

[Clint45]

Shop Vac. No beater bar for carpeting, but they don't break and don't need bags.

[islandermyk]

Did someone here say "Buy Once, Cry once" ?

By the way, IslanderMyk, I don't think Schmidt & Bender makes vacuums...[Coffee]



We have had a 2nd hand Kirby for a WHILE. After 15-20 years I rebuilt the motor and replaced the footswitch. Still was able to get parts.
...I LIKE that.

I knew what I was look for with that glass... and I did cry once.... only once [Coffee]

vacuums... ugh... I can almost guarantee that it would make me cry more than once [facepalm]

Kirby's huh... [Beer]

[DSB OUTDOORS]

BTW I vote Dyson, I have the animal. Best vacuum I've ever owned.

[Canuckistani]

Shark Rotator. It's a 3 in 1 vacuum and has held its own against the Dyson DC41 animal in numerous comparison tests. They sell it at Bed bath and beyond for 249, you can usually pickup a 20% off coupon in their weekly mailers making it hit your 200 price point.

This - we have two dogs, and this thing friggin' rocks. F Dyson & their overpriced, overhyped vacuums.

[Stevensje]

Shark

[T-Jet]

Dyson. We got the yellow/silver-ish looking one. (Not the roller ball design but regular looking wheels on the bottom). I was just talking with another fellow about the best purchases you've ever made and this was the first thing that came to mind. Damn thing is awesome. Buy once, cry once.

[hatidua]

Another vote for Dyson. Ours is close to ten years old now and "has not lost suction" as their commercials tout.

[islandermyk]

here's something funny...


I'd hate to get a dyson... there are so many of you I'd have to go after if mine breaks in less than a year.. I kid! I kid! I kid! [ROFL3][ROFL2]

[islandermyk]

the Dyson is looking like a winner so far.... now just to catch one on sale [dig]

[Tinelement]

I'm not reading the 4 pages.

Dyson pet. Since you have the hair of an award winning show dog!! [ROFL1]

Just don't look the first time you use it!!!!! You'll wonder how you lived in that filth!! Seriously!

[islandermyk]

I'm not reading the 4 pages.

Dyson pet. Since you have the hair of an award winning show dog!! [ROFL1]

Just don't look the first time you use it!!!!! You'll wonder how you lived in that filth!! Seriously!

[ROFL2]aw f*ck man.. you didn't have too!!! [LOL]

[islandermyk]

I just roll my life around on the carpet
it sucks that much...


Shut up [ROFL1] It can't be that bad [LOL]

on second thought... if your around the neighborhood swing on by...


I got some cookies [Coffee]

[Mountain Boy]

Shark, Half the price of dyson and SUCKS like no other plus got a 5 year warranty with ours. No matter what you get you gotta cut the hair off the roller once & a while or you will kill most any. Side note, wife just laughed her ass off that the this is a topic on a gun site!

[00tec]

Shark, Half the price of dyson and SUCKS like no other plus got a 5 year warranty with ours. No matter what you get you gotta cut the hair off the roller once & a while or you will kill most any. Side note, wife just laughed her ass off that the this is a topic on a gun site!

Now, why is your computer in the kitchen?

[Kraven251]

Wife and I have a dyson animal it replaced a very reliable hoover that died about 2 months after we moved out here.

[islandermyk]

Shark, Half the price of dyson and SUCKS like no other plus got a 5 year warranty with ours. No matter what you get you gotta cut the hair off the roller once & a while or you will kill most any. Side note, wife just laughed her ass off that the this is a topic on a gun site!

I was waiting for some sh*t like that to come out [LOL]

I figured a lot of us on here have pets... and possibly spilled a few gun powder sticks/balls/flakes on a couple reload sessions here and there (the new to "reloading" guy right here), and thought this place would be the best place to get options on a vac [Coffee]

[th3w01f]

I just roll my life around on the carpet
it sucks that much...

You just made my 9 year old daughter laugh and feel sad all at the same time. :)

[Bailey Guns]

My long ass hair...

Maybe it's time for a waxing and a cheap vacuum?

[islandermyk]

Maybe it's time for a waxing and a cheap vacuum?


Hahahahahaha!!!! It's not what you think... [ROFL2][ROFL3][LOL]

[ScooterCO]

I will vote Kirby as well. Bought one twenty years ago, rebuilt it twice. Best damd vac ever.

[Bailey Guns]

My wife bought a Miele about 2 or 3 years ago. I wouldn't pay that much but that sucker is the awesome-est vacuum I've ever seen. Neither one of have long ass hair but we have a lot of dogs...and a Corgi.

[islandermyk]

Right on guys! I really appreciate your inputs! [Beer]

I've been looking and looking... Googlefying the sh*t out of these brand names [Coffee]


Now lets see where I can get a bargain [hammer]


Hahahaha! Wow! 6 pages... I love you guys! [ROFL1]

[tmleadr03]

That blows.

[islandermyk]

That blows.


[ROFL1] why man?! Why?! [LOL]

[patrick0685]

sorry im late but we have two large dogs and we have a Dyson Animal

[funkymonkey1111]

Dyson/Kirby/Oreck are never at the top of the consumer reports ratings--try and find the ratings and go with the top rated one.

[mrghost]

So my vacuum finally kicked the bucket [LOL]

Damn thing started acting up... it started getting louder and louder... and then finally popping the circuit breaker in the fricken house, wtf over?!
My long ass hair and my long haired cat sheds enough hair to make a sweater in week.. which I think is killing these vacuums [hahhah-no]
So I come to you "the wise and all knowing members of the COAR15" for advice on my next purchase on something that sucks up sh*t really well that I would actually throw some hard cash at[Coffee]

So what are you guys (I'm also curious with what vacuums pet owners own...) using to vacuum up your place with that has lasted at least a year?
Help me out here! I've had 2 pieces of sh*t vacuums (From wallyworld) just this year alone.. my price range is up to $200

[Beer]

Earlier in the year, I went through this and I am admittedly an obsessive person when it comes to researching a particular gadget. When my wife and I needed a new vacuum I never thought I would research things over a period of a couple of months, but that's what I ended up doing. Long story short, we tried a few vacuums and the one that was closer to your budget that we really, really liked was this Panasonic:
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-MC-CG917-OptiFlow-Canister-Twilight/dp/B005JTHQXQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1356763663&sr=8-1&keywords=Panasonic-MC-CG917

Let me tell you I was not about to spend $400 or more on a damn vacuum of all things, so while some high-end vacuums really seemed appealing, I narrowed my focus. The Panasonic is "easy to drive", has a large, high quality dust bag, and really SUCKS. Great selection of onboard tools and has the pet hair attachment that works just fine (we have two dogs). Highly recommend it.

[USAFGopherMike]

Shell out the money for an Electrolux that will suck the butt out of a cat, or just buy the Dyson Animal. That's what I'm shopping for right now too.

[Marlin]

Shop Vac. No beater bar for carpeting, but they don't break and don't need bags.

This.

[Ed_S]

I will vote Kirby as well. Bought one twenty years ago, rebuilt it twice. Best damd vac ever.

x2 on the Kirby. Mine is 10 yr old now and has required 2 small replacement parts. Awesome vac.

[Sixgun]

My wife got the Dyson (Animal) to suck up the excess beagle hair. It works great, but was around $450. Have had it about 4 years now, no complaints.


Ditto

[james_bond_007]

IslanderMyk:

Here is an interesting read on Dyson vs. Kirby.

Hope it helps.

http://www.greatvacs.com/education/KirbyVsDysonVacuumReview.html

(http://www.greatvacs.com/education/KirbyVsDysonVacuumReview.html)
At the bottom it talks about a Pet Hair test that was done...this MIGHT really help with your decision.

[islandermyk]

IslanderMyk:

Here is an interesting read on Dyson vs. Kirby.

Hope it helps.

http://www.greatvacs.com/education/KirbyVsDysonVacuumReview.html

(http://www.greatvacs.com/education/KirbyVsDysonVacuumReview.html)
At the bottom it talks about a Pet Hair test that was done...this MIGHT really help with your decision.


Holy sh*t James! Thanks man! [Beer]
I'm on my way saving up for something... and this one will be kicking my ass when I have the funds on hand [hahhah-no]

[james_bond_007]

You may get lucky.
Here are some Craigslist ads the get you a Kirby for near $50 or under $100.

While I can't recommend any of them, it might get you out of a jam ...

http://denver.craigslist.org/hsh/3500610883.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/app/3509880606.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/app/3493674265.html

and some Dysons...
http://denver.craigslist.org/eld/3498954524.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/eld/3471012533.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/ppd/3507534121.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/hsh/3500610883.html

Good luck....

[lllRorlll]

Dyson animal.
ive clogged it up twice... But both tjmes it took a pen, followed by a very intense caking of miller carcasses .... I even used it for cleaning up drywall bits from a bathroom demo.

[islandermyk]

You may get lucky.
Here are some Craigslist ads the get you a Kirby for near $50 or under $100.

While I can't recommend any of them, it might get you out of a jam ...

http://denver.craigslist.org/hsh/3500610883.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/app/3509880606.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/app/3493674265.html

and some Dysons...
http://denver.craigslist.org/eld/3498954524.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/eld/3471012533.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/ppd/3507534121.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/hsh/3500610883.html

Good luck....

[Coffee] I have been looking at these already [LOL]

I'ma try saving the funds on getting something new so I could get a warranty on it... better to be safe than sorry.. I just want the dang thing to last at least a year [Beer]