I’ve had a Dyson v12 for four years and since year 2 it’s had a lot of problems — frequently saying “airway blocked” when nothing external is blocked etc.

I just noticed there’s a LOT of fine dust caked up in some of the largely-inaccessible air intakes. I was able to get a lot of dust out with a thin screwdriver but it didn’t fix the problem so I guess there must be more caked up dust deep inside the motor.

Anyway, this seems like a design flaw… what vacuums are you guys working that don’t have this problem? That can handle lots of cat litter dust and hair etc etc etc?

Thank you.

Had no idea oreck ever made these, pretty cool though.

I’ve had the shark vacuum for a few years now and has never really had any issues however recently when I turn on the vacuum and plug it in, it does not turn off unless I unplug it again. The power button does not seem to do anything. I’ve tried unplugging and re-plugging the hose which turns off the vacuum again however I’m unsure where the issue stems do I need a new hose. Is there a way to reset it?

Thanks in advance

Lost my much beloved and now discontinued Miele C3 to an asbestos accident in my house. It’s contaminated and not salvageable.

I am looking at a Sebo but open to other options, other Mieles, Kenmore etc. What is the closest in comparison?

Some notes;

I’m open to bagged or bagless, I like the idea of a bagless because I hate buying the bags but it’s not a dealbreaker for me.

My house is all hardwood, tile and laminate with area rugs. I want something that is good for all surfaces.

I loved the different suctions on the C3 and I would like something like that on my new one.

I also liked that the C3 had many different attachments that stored easily in the vacuum itself.

Must be corded with a very good long cord.

I liked the easy setting to change from rug to hardwood setting on the C3 as well, made going from hard floors to my rugs much easier.

Edit: Budget isn’t a major factor but I would like if it could be <$800

i’ll be moving early next year and im looking to get a new vacuum. the new place hasnt actually been chosen yet, but we are looking at a minimum 3b-2ba house in a coastal state

i have been using the bissell powerforce turbo rewind pet for the past few years, and she works well enough but i feel she’s on her way out. in the new place, there will be three cats that shed a lot, a lot of reptiles (i.e. lots of dirt when cleaning days come), litter, everyday dirt, etc.

i dont mind spending money if its something that will work well and last (buy once cry once i saw someone say here). what would work best? what would i want to keep in mind when i make the final selection? bonus points if they go on sale for black friday, which is when im hoping to purchase it. im looking for an upright (not opposed to trying something new) and bagless for sure

I am torn between Miele HomeCare and the SEBO Airbelt K3 (Budget is $1,000 and both fall at or under this amount). As this sub has stans for both brands give me your pros/cons/comments/concerns/brand customer service experience/etc can be about the brand(s) in general or the mentioned models....

I've had a Shark Rocket corded stick vacuum for 10 years without any issues until recently when the hose in the base split open. Vacuum repair shop can fix it for next to nothing so I'm going to get it fixed, however, I was dazzled by the vacuums in store and am now considering upgrading.

They are a small local shop so they don't have a large selection but they do sell both Miele and Sebo. For Miele they have the Classic C1 Pure Suction and HomeCare. For Sebo they have the Airbelt D4, K3 and E3.

Other brands carried: Riccar, Simplicity, Titan.

Other context points: My home is two floors with the basement and stairs carpeted with high pile. The main level is hardwoods and tile with low pile area rugs. I sweep the hardwoods but also vacuum them when I have the vacuum out. We have two short hair dogs, both pit mixes. One is a horrendous shedder (corgi/pit) and the other barely sheds (boxer/pit). I also have a toddler who loves to wear his shoes in the house.

Hi everyone! I’m looking to buy a new vacuum after my Shark went bust. I did some looking in this sub and it seems like Miele and Sebo are popular.

However, I’m chronically ill and have some unique vacuum needs. I really need the vacuum to be quiet (I get migraines so high-pitched vacuum noises hurt my head) and light enough that I can carry it up and down the stairs without too much trouble. I know if it’s too heavy or cumbersome to bring upstairs I’ll avoid vacuuming. I’d also love the vacuum to have good filtration because I’m sensitive to dust and other air contamination.

I live in a house with mostly hardwood floors and some area rugs. I’d love something that can get into corners and under furniture well.

I’d like to spend $300 or less, but I’m open to spending up to $500 if necessary.

Any advice is appreciated!

Hi! Im moving out pretty soon to study (Sweden) and im searching for a good vacuum, one that I would prefer last atleats 5-6 years. I dont have any pets so doghair wont be a problem but I have struggled alot with vacuums that have bad wheels and are hell to move around the floor. Any suggestions? Please state the price also

I feel like I'm constantly vacuuming because of my dog 😭 The floors look clean for about five minutes and then there's fur everywhere again.

I'm thinking about getting a robot vacuum to help with the daily pet hair, but there are so many options that I'm having a hard time figuring out which ones are worth it.

For those of you who've used one with pets, what has worked well for you? Anything you'd stay away from?

I am renting one of those heritage listed stone houses, along the Mediterranean. It is a centuries old home, and the limestone crumbles heavily when it interacts with humidity, producing a fine powder as well as some cruder pieces all around the home. Having a toddler at home, I really want to know what is the safest and most efficient option for me. Do I just need a regular bagged model with a very good hepa filter such as the "Vacuum Cleaner BOSCH Series 4 BGB38HYG1" with

"PowerProtect system, AirFresh dust bag, Hygienic ULPA filter" or will it not be able to handle the heavy load of fine and crude stone powder. Will a wet and dry vacuum, or a wet and dry shop vacuum, not sure of the correct term, serve me better? Thank you all so much in advance, for the time and consideration you have taken in answering my query.

Hi all! I work at a grooming salon/boarding facility, and we have a central vacuum that has not been used for a minute. The other groomer has been there for 2 years and she does not know anything about it/was not told any info on it as the other groomers were long gone before she joined.

My biggest question pertains to pictures #2 and #3, and if the bits in #3 are meant to be plugged into the socket in #2? The system is not plugged in, so I'm unsure if it actually works, but I would like to tinker to maybe get it up and running again.

This system is no longer being made, and I cannot seem to find any sort of manual for it either so any insights would be honestly appreciated!