Recommendations for a Vacuum That WORKS!

[Deactivated] on 25/09/2015 - 15:24

I couldn't decide if electrical, or here, was better to post this. I think here, because more 'homemakers' will read it.

The vacuum cleaner I have is absolutely pathetic. The carpet is in fairly good condition, but it's kind of flat in many areas. But I have the same problem where it's not flat too…

Any cotton that falls off clothes/socks - it can't pick it up. You have to bend down, pull the cotton off the carpet, drop it again, vacuum again, and even then it often still can't pick it up. You have go back and forth over every bit a dozen times. It takes hours to vacuum - it's driving me nuts.

Can anyone with a similar experience recommend a vacuum cleaner they've switched to that just works!? If I have a choice, I'd prefer not to be buying bags all the time.

Thanks for reading.

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Comments

  • Cheeper on 25/09/2015 - 15:40
    +21

    Miele. But not from Godfreys. Go to a regular retailer and get a German made one.
    We are old fogies, very old LOL, and over the years have had the garbage vacuum cleaners from all corners of the globe, expensive and cheap. They can be downright junk and frustrating.
    A few years ago we got a Miele (bagged Model S5211) and it is a well designed and built piece of equipment that is a pleasure to use. There might be cheaper ones out there but when you figure that you will most likely be still using it in 20 yrs time then it is the best bargain going.
    Make sure you get one with a Miele turbo head as the powerful suction will make it impossible to move with a regular head. When you strike the deal just ask for them to throw in a box of free bags to sweeten the deal. :-)
    Only use the genuine bags and they are available on ebay for a good price. The bags do last a surprisingly long time and are much easier when it comes to emptying compared to all the fiddling involved with bagless units.

    Your question has been posed on here many times so a search back for comments there may be of help to you too.
    Also check out whirlpool.net.au … plenty of the same in there too.

    • bonezAU on 25/09/2015 - 16:02
      +3

      +1 for Miele.

      I previously had junk $69-99 bagless vacuums that were useless and decided to bite the bullet and get a Miele S8310 about 7-8 months ago.
      Snagged it on eBay for $338 including shipping.

      Best money I've ever spent, and from what I've heard they last a long time so no more throwing away the $69 jobs every 12-18 months out of sheer frustration and buying a new one again.

      • Cheeper on 25/09/2015 - 17:50
        +2

        They are built to perform and last which is unusual for any appliance these days.

    • Member 0230 on 26/09/2015 - 09:52
      +2

      +1 Got the identical model, the Miele S5211 in blue. Brilliant isn't it? Genuinely the most powerful USEABLE suction I've had the, er… pleasure (don't normally associate that word with vacuuming) to use. So strong it pulls the carpet up as you lift the handle.

      The only thing I can possibly fault it for is that the hose in my model isn't as crush proof as others I've had.

      • Cheeper on 26/09/2015 - 13:38
        +2

        Because of the strong suction it is a must to have the Miele turbo head fitted … otherwise it grabs the floor and wont let go! LOL

        • Member 0230 on 26/09/2015 - 16:40
          +1

          Shame I don't have one of those turbo heads. Yes, plain muscle power all the way : )

        • [Deactivated] on 26/09/2015 - 23:15

          Sorry, I don't understand this bit - wouldn't the turbo head mean more suction!? (Therefore grab even more?)

        • Cheeper on 26/09/2015 - 23:23

          @realfamilyman:
          The suction remains the same, it just stops it from grabbing the floor.
          In the store they have them available for demo, try one and you will see.
          The Miele has very strong suction and you will need a turbo head.
          You can dial the suction power down but it is much easier to used with a turbo head.

        • Dr Techno on 28/09/2015 - 01:01

          Turbo Head basically is a head with a rotating brush, that helps to part the carpet pile to suck up dirt from deep within the carpet.. Thats all. It has a vacuum powered turbine inside that drives a brush roller via a rubber belt.

          I just serviced mine today.. Normally after a while hair gets caught on the side bearings and on the roller itself. Quick pull apart to clean is easy as.

        • [Deactivated] on 29/09/2015 - 21:59

          @darkage: Oh, ok - never thought about it before. I just assumed turbo heads boosted suction somehow. (Probably because of the word 'turbo'.)

          Thanks. :-)

    • od810 on 26/09/2015 - 15:58
      +1

      I have the same model, worth every single penny

  • nocure on 25/09/2015 - 15:41
    +2

    because more 'homemakers' will read it.

    I take offence to that.lol

    • [Deactivated] on 25/09/2015 - 15:50

      Why?

      • nocure on 25/09/2015 - 16:15
        +2

        Just because we use a vacuum we must be "homemakers" .lol

        • [Deactivated] on 26/09/2015 - 09:03
          +9

          Errbody gotta clean.

  • Diji1 on 25/09/2015 - 15:56
    +2

    I usually go for the cheap "known" brands but I gotta say I'm approaching the wrong side of 40 and it's my second vacuum in 20 years.

    So currently I have a 12 year old Wertheim with a powered head that I got sucked into buying at Godfrey's.

    Sorry that was awful.

    But it seems to work fine for me on carpet. I question whether buying Miele is worth it when you can roll the dice with cheaper brands that have a small chance of failing. Small enough that you'd have to be pretty unlucky to come out paying more … I didn't account for inflation in my calculations.

    • [Deactivated] on 25/09/2015 - 16:08

      We had a Wertheim before this Vax piece-of-junk that I've been struggling with. The Wertheim cost $99 from Godfreys, used a cloth reusable bag, lasted years, and was still going fine after I dropped it from up a ladder and broke off one wheel. I even used it to vacuum broken concrete and rocks out of the grass in the front yard. I considered attaching it with screws to a bit of wood with castors - and taping up the splits in the hose. Now I wish I had, instead of throwing it away.

  • Davo1111 on 25/09/2015 - 15:59
    +1

    Miele, one with a "one piece" stainless steel pole.

    By "one piece" i mean once it's together, it will never come apart. Not some janky system that just crumbles apart in your hand.

    • Cheeper on 25/09/2015 - 17:52

      The telescopic tube on our german made one never slips.

      • Davo1111 on 25/09/2015 - 19:09

        yep, ours too. Although i am finding that the plastic handle feels a bit weak at the seam. I think it's 15 years old though

  • iridiumstem on 25/09/2015 - 16:03
    +10

    If you are going for a handheld one, I can recommend DC59 Animal (which goes by the name V6 something now I believe?)
    You do pay for the Dyson brand name though, it has some premium attached to it. I don't believe that Dyson makes it automatically better though, it's more of Dyson selling their stuff at premium price. So RRP is a no go imo, but grabbing them when they are reasonably cheap however, isn't that bad.

    The performance you get on it is decent enough for me to recommend it.
    There are few bits and pieces I dislike (i.e. the can fills up fairly quickly and emptying the can in a clean manner requires some skill), but eh, it does it's job rather well.

    • DeafMutePretender on 25/09/2015 - 20:09
      +1

      Cordless handheld Dyson V6s make vacuuming fun and convenient. Since it's fun and convenient, your house will be more clean more often, because you'll be using the V6 more often. My V6 just kicked in again yo.

      There are few bits and pieces I dislike (i.e. the can fills up fairly quickly and emptying the can in a clean manner requires some skill), but eh, it does it's job rather well.

      How do you do it? I don't even bother detaching the plastic can. I just have a plastic bag around the can, I pull the switch so that the bottom part opens and use a piece of cardboard to scrape most of the hair etc away.

      • iridiumstem on 25/09/2015 - 20:14

        I actually remove the plastic can. Well not completely but enough to dislodge the gunk in there.

        • DeafMutePretender on 25/09/2015 - 20:18

          I confess that I don't remove the plastic can because it's a bitch to reattach again (for me at least).

        • iridiumstem on 25/09/2015 - 20:56
          +1

          @DeafMutePretender: What you have to do is remove it just enough to dislodge but not enough to make it hard to reattach. :P It's a skill, takes few tries.

    • misu p on 29/09/2015 - 07:31

      I could not bring myself to pay for the DC59 but I did get a DC45 at a good price. 4 months now and I believe it is worth the moneyz. I went from vacuuming 1 time a month to vacuuming 5 times a week. It is quite fun and having a 20 mins battery gives me piece of mind that it is not a chore (no idea why, I would always want a bigger battery but in this case it is ok).

  • fryandlaurie on 25/09/2015 - 16:51
    +6

    The Henry:

    www.henryvacuumcleaner.com

    Do some searches and there is some discussion on them here

    • [Deactivated] on 26/09/2015 - 09:04
      +1

      I see so many commercial cleaners with this vac.

      • fryandlaurie on 26/09/2015 - 10:35
        +1

        I do too and after asking them they said it was very reliable.

        Plus, it has a smiley face!

        • Davo1111 on 26/09/2015 - 19:45
          +3

          this guy is quite obsessive and posts reviews of vacuums. He thinks henry is okay, but understands it has a bit of a cult following. Henry is based purely on suction and doesn't have the special carpet heads like others do. Hence it doesn't perform well on carpet tests.

          Hes so keen on vacuums he collects the dust and spreads it on the floor for reviews. And when he goes on holiday he takes 2-3 of his own vacuums to do proper tests!

        • h0mbre on 28/09/2015 - 09:08

          @Davo1111:
          Far out I had to do a double take, I thought it was Karl Pilkington taking the piss for a few seconds!

        • MrGareth on 30/09/2015 - 07:53

          @Davo1111:

          You can buy different heads for the henry though, I bought the power head attachment which is great for getting pet hair off carpet. :)

    • booboo on 28/09/2015 - 11:27
      +2

      +1 our Henry is incredible. Bags are cheap off ebay, never need to empty it. So powerful we only use it on half power most of the time. Love it. I'd never consider buying a different vacuum cleaner again.

  • Davros on 25/09/2015 - 17:51

    I use a shopvac, it almost sucks the colour out of the carpet and cost $50

    • Davo1111 on 26/09/2015 - 00:07

      any recommendations? any downsides?

  • chumlee on 25/09/2015 - 17:54

    +1 for Miele. Cost more but over 15 or so years the extra cost is tiny.

  • scrimshaw on 25/09/2015 - 18:43
    +3

    I have a backpack vacuum cleaner - pacvac superpro 700.

    Here's the reviews. They're all positive
    http://www.productreview.com.au/p/pacvac-superpro-700.html

    They use it in shopping centres, function centres and hotel rooms — figured that service industries typically buy durable and good-bang-for-your buck equipment I figured I might as well spring for the same stuff. Why be a casual homemaker when you can be a professional cleaner?

    It's powerful and easy to use. Doesn't weigh much, and when worn on your back it keeps your hands free — no need to drag around crappy things on wheels, and you can easily move around your house much quicker! It's spartan in features but it gets the job done.

    • chompy78 on 26/09/2015 - 08:16

      Definitely +1. Our cleaner uses our vacuum cleaner rather then hers. Being a backpack style, its so much more easy to use.

    • inherentchoice on 29/09/2015 - 08:41

      This may be a dumb question, but is it practical to use this to clean the car?

    • codaroma on 30/09/2015 - 00:17

      I am keen on the idea of the pacvac. Anyone use one with a powerhead? There seems to be various compatible powerheads available? Is it worth it?

  • try2bhelpful on 25/09/2015 - 18:49
    +1

    We have a Miele and a Dyson. It is a bit of a toss-up. The Miele probably has the better suction but the bags are a bit of a nuisance. Either will work well for what you are trying to do.

    • Davo1111 on 25/09/2015 - 19:11
      +2

      I bought some miele bags off ebay and they've been great. Cheaper and better quality than the ones i bought in the store.

    • whooah1979 on 25/09/2015 - 19:40

      we don't know how good a miele is, but the dc54 animal pro should be on the short list.

  • DeafMutePretender on 25/09/2015 - 20:17

    Does anyone use facemasks while vacuuming? Or is it safe without it? Speaking as a Dyson V6 owner. It still stinks though, even if safe.

    • Davo1111 on 25/09/2015 - 22:49
      +2

      ?no?

      Some of the mieles have a HEPA AirClean filter.

      • iridiumstem on 26/09/2015 - 13:57

        V6 has a hepa filter as well. It sounds like something is not clean enough (the washable filter is hard to clean properly)

    • iridiumstem on 25/09/2015 - 23:50

      I think what that might be is the filter in the body requring some cleaning.
      No, not the filter that's easily removable (if you haven't clean that, clean that, that thing becames filthy as well, like filthy filthy).
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxi6w7uMkF4
      ^that's the easily removable one, I suggest you to submerge it and shake it under the water. What they are showing do not get rid of the dusts at all (I had to clean it 3 times, because it smelt funny).

      Dunno how to do that though, I've seen some people completely disassembling the vacuum cleaner to do that.
      The one that I am referring to is the cyclone shroud or whatever they call it, I've seen some people cleaning that after removing it completely from the vacuum cleaner motor (though I don't know whether that can damage the vacuum).
      Talk to dyson about it, I am not sure how that thing works.

      • DeafMutePretender on 25/09/2015 - 23:58

        I've cleaned the phallic-shaped part before but I don't remember seeing the circle part in the instruction manual… I'll try cleaning that next time. It used to not smell when I vacuumed, the smell came later. So hopefully it works.

        • iridiumstem on 25/09/2015 - 23:59

          Just try cleaning the filter you've mentioned (the thing that falls off every time you tip the vacuum upside down) like how I've said it (shake it underneath water really hard, no, I am not going to go into jerking it off joke). You will be surprised by the amount of gunk that comes out from the filter. I've washed it like the youtube video I've posted 2 times beforehand and dust chunks were coming out from the filter when I shook the thing under water.

  • Skellysgirl on 26/09/2015 - 07:40

    I've had Henry, Miele, and Dyson.

    I loved my Henry and would buy again anyway but they are expensive in Aus (I left my last on in the UK still running perfectly at 10yrs old). Mine was thrown down the stairs, sucked up water and never faltered. The only only downsize is that he can be heavy to carry, especially if you have stairs.

    I bought a Miele here, I am genuinely impressed. It's not quite as tough as Henry and needs changing bags more frequently, but has great suction and lots of different levels, mine rarely goes on full power. Still fairly heavy, nice and tidy to store.

    Hated the Dyson, suction didn't match up to the other two, problematic and clunky.

    A friend has the monster which I have used a few times and quite like but it's just not enough for a good all house clean.

    I also own a Hoover Robot, and a small vac handheld. The robot is problematic, wouldn't buy again. Vax handheld cost very little and still running fine, I would buy again.

    If I had to choose out of the three house size vacuums, I'd say Henry, he's like a little tank, cheap large bags, great suction and just goes and goes.

  • driver33b on 26/09/2015 - 09:02
    +3

    We have a Kirby Sentria upright….self propelled (it needs to be, it weighs 22kg) but very manouverable…picks up great, very easy to use. You can see the carpet lift and separate as you vacuum….getting 'walked in' dirt and sand out..sock fluff and threads usually comes up with one forward/backward action. Sentria has a hypo alergenic dust bag that does not return dust back to the room. The bag is supposed to be replaced when full and they are quite expensive…I empty the bag and vacuum out the inside with the car vac when it gets half full. So far so good.

    The self propelled models are probably the best buy. Kirby Gsix or Ultimate G (newer model than Gsix) are great and the Diamond model has 2 speed propulsion…they have very similar performance as the later models at a much lower price.

    I picked ours up off eBay for $350 a few years ago…3 years old complete with all accessories and the original receipt of $2799.00…so do not buy a new one. You can expect 20-30 years service out of a Kirby.

    • catbrain on 27/09/2015 - 17:22

      I was wondering when someone was going to mention a Kirby. Rolls Royce engine, apparently. They used to be sold door-to-door (maybe still are?) and the demos done are fascinatingly disgusting, particularly when they vacuum your mattress. A friend of mine tried selling them a while back. Hard sell, peeps aren't willing to sign up to that amount of debt for a vacuum cleaner.

      That's amazing getting one for $350. Are they still incredibly noisy?

      • hangdog on 30/09/2015 - 08:38

        Noisy, yes.

        You'll see them for $350ish on eBay fairly regularly. They are a bit more fiddly than regular vacs, but worth the hassle for the versatility and power, IMHO. Admittedly I can't see myself ever using the paint sprayer function, and I'm not a fan of the carpet shampooer, although it's handy in a pinch.

        For a few years, my wife used our spare el cheapo bagless vac (which I'd bought for cooling roasted coffee beans), and only after reluctantly dragging out the heavy Kirby did she realise how weak the el cheapo had been. She promptly converted to Kirby.

    • [Deactivated] on 29/09/2015 - 22:07

      I'd forgotten all about Kirby. Hm… Expensive bags, huh? I wonder if there's a way around that. How on earth do you empty the part-full bags - isn't the hole pretty small? (I'm wondering how you get disgusting stuff like cockroaches and moths out.)

      • hangdog on 30/09/2015 - 08:28

        +1 for Kirby. The new price is ridiculous, but we bought ours (a G4) used for $400 about ten years ago. They are heavy, but super effective – I wouldn't buy any other vacuum unless I develop strength/mobility problems. :)

        Don't empty the bags – throw them out when they're full. We just stock up on a pack of new bags every few years.

        edit: bulk bags are cheap on eBay.

  • spurf on 26/09/2015 - 11:02
    +1

    I got an Electrolux Ultrasilencer as a free bonus with my new fridge about 6 years ago and couldn't be happier with it. Bags are cheap and have a sealing flap so you don't release any dust when you replace them which is only a few times a year. The 3 filters that the output air go through are very effective and easy to clean with water which I do when I change the bags but probably don't need to be done that often as they are always spotless. Nice and quiet as well :-)

  • veej on 26/09/2015 - 12:25
    +4

    I have a Dyson upright that has a turbo head on it purchased a couple of years ago. After going through several cheaper vacuums that never picked up all of the animal hairs from my dark coloured rug and carpets I ended up buying a more expensive vacuum and it was worth every cent.

    It is bagless and picks up all the hairs and anything else and I wish I knew how good a better vacuum was years ago, I'd just assumed all vacuums where crappy because I'd never used a good one and I was shocked at how well my Dyson picked up everything the first time I used it.

  • [Deactivated] on 26/09/2015 - 13:29

    The mrs got an electrolux for $100 at Cash Converters. Its missing 1 attachment and the little clip to hook the hose to the handle is broken but it has really good suction. Almost on par with my Dyson Animal.

    Maybe go to your local Cash Converters and have a look around. If you find one that you like , try it in store before you buy and don't forget to haggle!

    • iridiumstem on 26/09/2015 - 15:24

      Don't understand why you got negged :P

  • Wallyt99 on 26/09/2015 - 13:45

    Valet ducted vacuum. All the crap gets sucked down to the garage and fresh air gets sucked into the rooms from negative pressure (through e.g window).

    After vacuuming house is clean and super fresh.

  • Hirolol on 26/09/2015 - 14:07

    Miele is good as others have mentioned.
    If you dont want to spend as much you could go with a nilfisk, a good brand behind the miele.
    Go for one with a bag, hands down.
    Bagless are just garbage, quickly lose suction once the canister fills up and also not very well sealed. What i mean by this is alot of the microdust and come back into the room which is not very good for someone with asthma or dust allergies.
    If you want a handheld one for small cleanups then the dysons are good if you can get a good deal.
    If you really want to make sure you pick up every bit of crap and have it spotless with minimal effort then get an upright. Bit of a pain if you have stairs and are more expensive.

    • catbrain on 27/09/2015 - 17:24
      +1

      Bagless with HEPA filter is fine. I don't get any problem and I'm sensitive to dust (allergy and asthma).

  • tko6070 on 26/09/2015 - 15:21
    +3

    Morphy Richards Vorticity Bagless Vacuum Cleaner. Bought it on Ozbargain for $79 a while back and it works like a dream. It's strength is hard floors and tiles. Dominates the Dyson and the robot.

  • [Deactivated] on 26/09/2015 - 17:49
    +3

    DYSON, still got an old model for almost 10 years, suction still the same as new. Nuff said.

  • [Deactivated] on 27/09/2015 - 00:00
    +1

    Appreciate the feedback. I'm going to look at Dyson, Miele - and Kirby, because I always forget them - but knew a guy years ago that used his Kirby on a building site no less, LOL - to suck up plaster, nails, screws, wire, broken tiles, concrete…

    I really wish I could get out of using paper bags, but oh well. Where's the cheapest place to buy bags for these three?

    • iridiumstem on 27/09/2015 - 00:43
      +4

      Dyson is bagless. Though many people will tell you that bags are cleaner than bagless models (mainly when you empty it).
      I personally dislike the idea of buying bags so I've went with Dyson.

    • senzuri on 28/09/2015 - 01:51

      Wouldn't go Kirby. They're okay, but not great. Miele is great on the other hand. You can buy bags relatively cheap from the UK. Check ebay stores.

  • BartholemewH on 27/09/2015 - 01:45

    We have Miele S8310 cat and dog. Sensational.

  • bargainslut on 27/09/2015 - 04:41
    +4

    Had a Dyson for 6 years and works as well as the day we bought it. Excellent hoover old chap.

  • DiscoJango on 27/09/2015 - 12:13
    +1

    im thinking of getting a dyson v6, just waiting for it to go on sale for less than $400

  • Mamia on 27/09/2015 - 13:15

    Every hospital I have ever worked in the cleaners use nilfisk eg vp300 possibly due to hepa filter and large bag, also <$300.

    • PVA on 27/09/2015 - 21:01

      it also depends on whats being vacced.
      Commercial low pile carpet and hard floors is a lot easier than think pile carpet at home.

  • wako on 27/09/2015 - 17:34

    Miele cat dog.

    Even if you dont have pets, Cant get better than one that does pet hair..

    If you can afford the German Made one, Get that. Much better again, But the Chinese one is still good,

    We got an attachment that goes under the handle, 90% of stuff goes into that rather then the bag, And just empty after each vacuum

    • skillet on 27/09/2015 - 20:55
      +1

      A blog which repairs vacuum cleaners warns that these miser devices will choke your bag vacuum. The reason is that the attachment traps larger particle and fine dust clogs the bag earlier. Larger particle actually acts as a mesh filter that traps and catch smaller particles before they reach the bag filter media.\

  • ChrisLevo on 27/09/2015 - 17:52

    Choice member here.
    A Nilfisk barrel job scored top points around 3 years ago, and was not very expensive.
    Happy as clams with it.
    Great suction, especially on pet hairs; both of our dogs have double coats and could shed hair for Australia!
    We buy replacement bags on eBay, and they are as good as the original ones.

    For smaller jobs we bought a Vax off this thread (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/147764), and it's also great, at a super bargain price.

  • skillet on 27/09/2015 - 20:51

    I grew up with a Miele, I bought a Miele when I moved in to my house. Looks like there are alot of OzBer pro Miele, so I don't need to say more even though buying new disposable bags is not cheapest solution but it sure beats digging hair and dirt from those cyclonic style bagless vacuum. I hate them they are see through plastics and I hate seeing dust and dirt it drives me crazy when I look at bagless systems. Miele bag system filters air very well much better than many other systems. Make sure your vacuum is German made, the cheaper Mieles are not.

    Nilfisk is also very good but the cheap ones are rubbish.

    Anyway what I really want to say is that don't ever fall into the salesman deceptive offer of Extended warranty. Yes warranty on a vacuum cleaner, what can go wrong? Well they will tell you that excessive use 'will' and 'have seen many cases' of overheating motors and expensive to fix. Well guys let me tell you something. The motor is air cooled and there's lots of air moving as you vacuum. As long as you don't use it in a 48C degree summer day you will be fine. Also the vacuum cleaner is designed to operate for long hours otherwise there will be a warning in the user manual. Don't fall into the extended warranty bullshit. If it is going to break down it will break down within a few months time. Use the money you saved on extended warranty to buy the German made model.

    • [Deactivated] on 29/09/2015 - 22:19

      If it is going to break down it will break down within a few months time.

      Yeah, that's true with most things. I generally avoid extended warranties. But the exception was the ridiculously expensive Panasonic convection microwave we bought. I got an extended warranty with that, because we talked TGG down so far in price - going back and forth between them and Bing Lee… and its magnatron died just a couple of weeks before that warranty ran out! :-D

  • Kempe on 27/09/2015 - 21:32

    Miele dog and cat…..awesome

  • Dr Techno on 28/09/2015 - 00:50

    If you want suction power, I highly recommend the Bissell Proheat.. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/91694
    Its actually pretty bad at shampooing carpet but okay with upholstery (small shampooing jobs)

    But when you use it in Vacuuming mode, geez it pulls up the carpet like anything..

    It's bulky, big and heavy. Everytime I use it, I actually have to wear ear muff's or else I think I might go deaf pretty sure the whole neighbourhood can hear it but boy it really sucks good.. It's water filtered so captures probably more dust than bag systems. Downside is dealing with the dirty water afterwards..

    I also got a 15 or 20 year old Wertheim that I got for free.. Got some new generic bags for it, and I was actually impressed with the suction power.. It had a really good pull on the carpet.. My parents noramlly get the cheapo Godfreys specials which are junk just like yours.. but the old Wertheim was really impressive compared to a 2 year old Godfrey's crappy job.

  • Lancerx on 28/09/2015 - 03:21
    +1

    Everyone one keep saying miele is good, but which one is the best? cat and dog one?

  • Daemos on 28/09/2015 - 10:19

    miele any 2000W MADE IN GERMANY one :)

    Beats dyson any day of the week…unless if you hate bags. But Bags are far more hygienic than bag-less vacuums.

    Check out http://www.mieleshop.com.au/ last year we got a top end model (the year before's top end) which was pretty much identical to (at the time) current model's top end model just a model number change for $350 or something inc delivery. Only thing that it didn't come with is a power brush (but it has a port for an electric power brush) which is very useful if you have carpets.

    • onlyletters on 28/09/2015 - 10:48
      +1

      "Beats dyson any day of the week…unless if you hate bags. But Bags are far more hygienic than bag-less vacuums."

      Dyson has a HEPA filter.

      http://www.dyson.com.au/allergy/dysontechnology.aspx?lb=c925…

      What makes bags better? lol

      • Daemos on 28/09/2015 - 11:00

        The point of using a vacuum is to remove dust/allergens. By opening up the dust bin on the dyson, you end up releasing a small amount back into the air. I have used plenty of dysons, but my miele with their really great bag design (multi-layered filtered + one way valve) makes a difference on top of the dyson design.

        And HEPA has different ratings FWIW.

        However, if marketing is all you need:

        http://www.miele.com.au/domestic/original-miele-dustbags-183…

        I'm not saying Dyson is bad, but it's not as good as a Miele, which can be had for a fraction of the price.

        • onlyletters on 28/09/2015 - 12:02
          +3

          i dont empty my bags inside, i take them outside.

          also, you need to keep paying for the bags so there is an ongoing consumable, so who is the winner at the end?

        • skillet on 01/10/2015 - 13:02

          @eXtremist: Good for you if you enjoy watching the debris in the canister

  • DiscoJango on 28/09/2015 - 11:59
    +1

    Is this model any good?

    Miele C1 Classic Vacuum Cleaner @ Myer $189 (RRP $329)

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/213039

  • dogboy on 28/09/2015 - 13:53

    I vote for Miele as well + a Roomba for every day cleaning

  • akastyl13 on 28/09/2015 - 16:44
    +2

    Vacuum Repair guy who did big on internet a year ago - plenty of tips and advises about vacuum

    Reddit link AMA

    Quote:
    Here's some basics to get you started:
    *Dollar for dollar, a bagged vacuum, when compared to a bagless, will always:
    1) Perform better (Actual quality of cleaning).
    2) Be in service for much longer.
    3) Cost less to repair and maintain (Often including consumables).
    4) Filter your air better.

  • aussieprepper on 28/09/2015 - 16:55

    I brought a cheap Volta a few years back and it lasted so well after being thrashed only problem with it is the small container size but it is so strong and easy to maintain so now we replaced with a Dyson and that is a piece of over priced junk would never buy another! that Volta was moved and dropped and hit and its still going strong!

  • HmrW on 28/09/2015 - 19:20
    +1

    Dyson user here, been using it for more than 5 years. Still running strong and no issue whatsoever.
    Ensure you get one with the power head as it worth the extra money.

  • spk-chelsea on 28/09/2015 - 22:44

    +1 for Miele. my wife is bit of a cleaning freak. Loves her vacuums. She gave a ringing endorsement for Miele.
    It was just a bit pricey ~$350. But she keeps saying, best $350 we spent.

  • Kozhutki on 29/09/2015 - 05:49

    Stolen comment from an insightful reddit AMA:

    Miele for canisters
    Riccar for uprights
    Hoover for budget machines
    Sanitaire or Royal for commercial machines
    Dyson if you just can't be talked out of a bagless machine.

  • Oofy Doofy on 29/09/2015 - 11:26

    http://www.vax.com.au/vax-silentium-barrel-vacuum-cleaner-vb…

    Bought one for the old lady after reading some reviews online (and the bags are quite generic, easy to get hold of for cheap, plus you can mod shopvac bags to fit also), then after a play-around with it, I bought one myself.

    Highly recommend.

    http://www.graysonline.com/retail/HMVBGS1800/appliances-and-…

    Sold out there, but you can easily find them on eBay for about $170 pp.

  • alxr0101 on 29/09/2015 - 11:28

    Anything with a POWERED brush head. Eg miele or Wertheim.

    Powered head majorly improves carpet pixckup by vibrating the carpet ahead of the nozzle and removing DEEPLY embedded dirt.

    Also grooms the carpet. Generally can set to the LOWEST suction level as the head does all the work of loosening dirt.

    Forget Dysons…overpriced and just not as effective as a POWERED head. Turbo heads also don't seem to be as effective at vibrating the carpet.

    Edit…when you see grit jumping up in front of the head you'll understand why pure suction is useless. Especially given that the LOWEST suction level is effective when combined with a power head.

  • WalterPPK on 29/09/2015 - 13:24

    I'd not recommend a Pullman.

    Considering that they're sold as reliable shop-vac type products and I was only using mine for home cleaning, I was thoroughly disappointed.

    The motor blew out twice under the warranty period. The powered head can't be unclogged without pulling it apart, and it is held together with poor snap-in clips that fall apart after you've had to take the head apart once to remove debris (and by debris, I mean a stray slither of cotton will jam it). Wheels snapped off. The hose connector would snap off. Frame around the filter snapped, too. When the motor blew the third time, out of warranty, I tossed the whole thing out.

  • belongsinforums on 29/09/2015 - 15:27

    Anything with a rotating head function will be fine for carpet. Got one from ozb a couple years ago. Unknown brand from godfreyd, but works well. Slightly annoying to have to continually empty the bagless chamber though. Was cheap too!

  • edgar28 on 29/09/2015 - 16:39

    http://www.godfreys.com.au/vax-air-silence-bagless-vacuum

    got the previous model when on 50% off. Many ozbaraginer recommends it.

    so wait for discount and get the Vax, as it sucks!

    • [Deactivated] on 29/09/2015 - 22:30

      Oh my… The one I bought for my wife - that turned out to be the worst vacuum we've ever had (and that includes a $15, secondhand, 40 year old hoover, with weak suction from Godfreys) - is the reason why I'm here - a Vax Mach 1 purchased from Bunnings.

      • edgar28 on 30/09/2015 - 11:27
        +1

        Get the $399 Vax (before 50% discount) , the series with bagless and no loss suction type(cyclonic) - until hepa filter is blocked - need thorough clean, probably once a month? rub off the dust and shake it.

        Many Ozbargainer claimed similar to Dyson except less noise and cheap

        that series was so effective Dyson try to sue Vax but failed
        http://www.theguardian.com/business/2010/jan/27/dyson-sues-v…

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