We must have had 10 vacuums in the past 5 years. We have been buying bagless upright vacuum cleaners in the -0 range. We run a playgroup from our house so we vacuum alot!! At least 3 times a day. These cheap cleaners just don’t last. The loose suction very quickly and eventually just break. So we have decided to invest in a better quality one. Any suggestions of a good quality vacuum cleaner that will last and do a really good job time after time. We don’t really care about bag/bagless or upright/canister. We just want something that works well and will last. We are looking in the 0 max price range. So far we have been looking at Dyson, Oreck and Electrolux. Please help!!!!

I have a dyson animal and kinda hate it. It’s clunky, hard to detach everything and doesn’t clean my hardwood floors (or carpet for that matter) that well. I have a lot of steps and it’s a PAIN to move up and down.

Would a canister be better for me…I want something light, retractable cord, and easy to use attachments. I feel like I use the attachments the most and on the Dyson, it’s like you have to take the thing completely apart to use it! I was looking into the Miele’s…

I’m trying to buy a new vacuum that won’t die on me. I’ve narrowed it down to two choices – Miele S163 Universal Upright Stick Vacuum Cleaner (0), Dyson DC24 Ball All-Floors Upright Vacuum Cleaner (0). I’ve had the Hoover S2220 Flair Bagless Upright Stick Vacuum with Power Nozzle () for a little over a year and it’s already dying (shuts off after 5 minutes of vacuuming, losing suction power). Can anyone offer some advice on the dyson and miele… or if there is a better lightweight vacuum out there (not looking for a canister vacuum).

Thanks!