Urgently need a new vacuum cleaner

pistachio1 on 15/08/2016 - 09:30
Last edited 15/08/2016 - 13:33

My vacuum finally died this morning and I really need a new one ASAP, like… today. I've got 3 young kids so just going one day without vacuuming and my carpet looks like I've been fostering zoo animals for a week.
I'd prefer a Dyson simply because I've heard they're supposed to be the best? But I will happily buy any good reviewed vacuum if it's a great bargain. Thanks all.

Edit: after reading comments I think I would like to go for the Miele C3 cat and dog vacuum. Do these ever go on sale at all or is the RRP at Harvey Norman basically as cheap as I'll get it?

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Comments

  • 0xFFFF on 15/08/2016 - 10:12
    +1

    From personal experience I can say that Dyson's suck… In a good way :)
    I own a DC39 and swear by it.

    • pistachio1 on 15/08/2016 - 10:45
      +2

      I've had a few PM's saying that dysons aren't that good so I'm conflicted now! How much did you pay for yours?

      • 0xFFFF on 15/08/2016 - 11:07
        -1

        I dunno? ~300 on OzB a while ago.
        Perhaps I don't use mine as much as the others which is why I have not experienced any trouble with it?

      • Jesmond on 17/08/2016 - 09:21

        I think by virtue of the fact that people love or hate Dyson, and pretty much every other brand, any model will give you a good chance at satisfaction, and you just need to pick one and give it a go. $300-400 is a reasonable price to try something and it's very unlikely any model will have major problems straight away. Then you'll build experience, and you're paying for the convenience of needing a vacuum cleaner "urgently" (something I've never actually heard before 😅)

      • JTR on 18/08/2016 - 13:58

        I would suggest that you at least stay away from the Dyson DC24 model. They have a DC motor in the power head that is known to fail in a blaze of sparks and smoke. I have had to replace two heads @ $90 each over the six years I have had mine and using it now is like waiting for the other boot to fall.

        Honestly, I expect the total cost of ownership over the expected life of this model to be double what I paid for it originally. Just not good value.

    • boomramada on 15/08/2016 - 14:51

      From personal experience, Dyson's customer support suck bad way.

      • Jesmond on 17/08/2016 - 09:16
        +1

        Totally disagree. I had a 4 year old Dyson that died (out of the two year warranty) and they were more than helpful. Australian support centre, cheap replacement, free postage and it came quickly. But everyone's experiences differ

        • timtam388 on 17/08/2016 - 19:22
          +1

          Same, customer support was helpful and prompt.

        • AdrianW on 18/08/2016 - 20:57

          I had the tiny plastic wheel on the power head of ours go missing and they sent an entire new head with metal wheels and that was two years out of warranty.

      • User166092 on 18/08/2016 - 23:14

        We had a broken hinge on our Dyson's lid and we phoned expecting the worse. Two days later and a whole new lid arrived at the door free of charge… didn't even ask for warranty information or anything. Best customer service we've ever had.

    • lostn on 16/08/2016 - 18:54
      +5

      From personal experience I can say that Dyson's suck… In a good way :)

      From my experience they suck in a bad way.

      My advice is don't go for bagless. If saving money on bags is your primary reason for wanting bagless, it's not worth it. That was the reason I originally got my dyson also. I ditched it and got a Miele Cat & Dog which is what I wish I'd gotten in the first place. Couldn't be happier with it.

      I've had it for 9 months now, and have yet to change the bag. Mine came with an additional 16 bags on top of the one that was fitted in it. I don't think I'll ever need to buy a single bag at the rate I'm going.

      In contrast, the dyson I'd need to empty every at least once per use. That dust bowl is tiny. One time I was cleaning a bedroom that I'd rarely vacuumed. I ended up emptying the bowl more than 10 times. I had an abundance of supermarket bags at home. I never run low on those. I used them all up just vacuuming that one bedroom!

      If you've never owned a dyson before, I recommend you get a Miele instead. I'd only suggest a dyson to someone who's owned one before and for some reason likes it. If you haven't had experience with a dyson, make sure you know what you're getting into. Read reviews, good and bad.

      I find the inconvenience not worth the saving. I'm never getting bagless again, but especially dyson, which designs its dust bowls extra tiny, so you'll be emptying it so frequently, and it's very messy because the dust clings to the bowl, and the lid mechanism is poorly designed (it catches the dirt you're trying to get rid of, and some of it will stick to the outside of the lid/bowl so you'll need to wipe it clean. The inside will never look clean, ever.)

      Edit: after reading comments I think I would like to go for the Miele C3 cat and dog vacuum. Do these ever go on sale at all or is the RRP at Harvey Norman basically as cheap as I'll get it?

      I bought mine from a TGG Ebay 20% off deal for $429 + cashrewards. During the time there was a promo where you get 4 bag packs (each pack contains 4 bags and 2 filters, so that's 16 bags and 8 filters). It's way better than the DC37 I had. Much quieter also.

      • pistachio1 on 16/08/2016 - 19:03

        Thank you for the advice!

      • whooah1979 on 16/08/2016 - 22:12
        +1

        I've had it for 9 months now, and have yet to change the bag.

        imagine the old filth that's been inside there for nine month. thank dyson for bagless. at least they get emptied a few times a month.

        • lostn on 17/08/2016 - 00:12
          +1

          Heheh.

          The filth remains sealed inside the bag, so I don't worry about it jumping out and attacking me.

          Every time I emptied the dyson, that is, every time I used it, that filth got all over me thanks to poor design of the lid.

        • onetwothreefour on 18/08/2016 - 07:46
          +3

          @lostn: if you haven't had to empty the bag I would be wondering if it's actually picking up much dust! The only reason you have to empty a Dyson so often is because it sucks up lots of dust.

        • lostn on 19/08/2016 - 15:18

          @onetwothree: I've opened it up. The amount of dust in that bag is hundreds of bowls worth of Dyson. That bag is 5L. That's a huge bag, and the dust is compressed unlike the Dyson, making it hold even more dust. If I removed the bag, the bag would be very heavy because the dust is so densely packed.

          The reason the Dyson is emptied often is because it is so small. It definitely does not pick up more dust than the Miele. This thing picks up a lot, and you can hear the dust going in as it scrapes against the hose and plastic.

          That is good engineering, not a vac that doesn't pick up dust.

          You can't seriously compare a 5L bag (that compresses dust, so equivalent to maybe 10L or more of Dyson dust) to a Dyson bowl with a low MAX line that would hold an equivalent of maybe 100ml in volume of uncompressed dust and conclude that the Dyson sucks up dust better because it gets emptied more often. Due to the dust clumping up instead of leveling out, you will exceed that MAX line even quicker, because a clump of dust has more height than a bowl of dust that is evened out.

        • singlemalt72 on 30/08/2016 - 13:06

          @lostn:

          9 months of vacuuming for <5l of dust - ffs you must line in Valhalla or an electronics factory with a clean room!

          My electrolux (which is bagless) holds about 5l in it's reservoir (and has a compacting feature) needs emptying every couple of weeks.

  • oscargamer on 15/08/2016 - 10:49

    where are you based?
    do you need to buy today or can you wait for post?
    what's your budget?
    what are the majority of your floors?

    • pistachio1 on 15/08/2016 - 12:17

      I live in North Brisbane, I would prefer to be able to go out and buy a new vacuum today but if the price is really good I can put up with dirty carpet until it arrives in the post. My budget is about Max $350-400 and most of my floors are carpet.

      • ankor on 16/08/2016 - 18:19
        +3

        You can come and vacuum my whole house with our dyson if you want to road test one lol

  • toniaxis on 15/08/2016 - 10:56
    +9

    From personal experience I can say that Miele vacuum cleaners suck…. In a good way

    and Dysons suck… In a bad way.

    I have had a Miele for about 9 years and it is still going strong and it has excellent suction.

    My mother-in-law needed a new vacuum cleaner and asked me for advice (she was leaning towards a Dyson) so I had a look on Choice and Miele was towards the very top and Dyson somewhat down the list partly because of poor suction. I recommended her a Miele but she ended up with a Dyson because most of her friends have one and she liked the idea of it.

    I have tried her Dyson (when the canister has just been emptied) and suction is pathetic (which is an inherent problem with bag-less vacuum cleaners that is very hard to solve/fix - too much suction and the dirt will rise up and clog the filter). I try to vacuum up light fluff/dirt and you have to go over it many times before it picks it up.

    My Miele is so strong that it will tend to lift the permanent carpet a little as you pull back the wand when the bag is empty (just turn down the suction if this is a problem when you have just replaced the bag).

    You do have to pay for the bags but they are pretty cheap if you buy them in bulk on Ebay (make sure you get the original ones). Secondly, I prefer to avoid the mess of emptying the canister and I am not prepared to put up with poor suction.

    • 0xFFFF on 15/08/2016 - 11:09

      What model is the Miele you own?
      Just trying to clarify - Is it bag-less?

      • boomramada on 15/08/2016 - 14:57
        +3

        Miele is not bag-less.
        It doesn't matter what kind of filter they have, when emptying a bag-less, dust usually go everywhere.

        I got Dyson stick vacuum cleaner +1 for portability.
        And Miele vacuum cleaner with turbo/power head for generic use, +1 for good suction/bag/durable.

    • pistachio1 on 15/08/2016 - 12:21
      +1

      Thank you that was very informative. I've done a bit of reading since posting this a few hours ago and I agree now that Miele seems the way to go! I was hoping to spend Max $350-400 can you recommend a Miele at that price?

      • Islund on 15/08/2016 - 15:02

        I have the Miele Cat & Dog but not happy with the suction. Perhaps because I have wooden floors and the boards are not even?

        Not sure then if I can bag the Miele! :o))

      • greatlamp on 18/08/2016 - 01:41

        From my research there really is only 2 models of miele (2 different motors). All the rest is different attachments.

        I would get the basic one and a turbo head from ebay if you have carpet

    • lostn on 16/08/2016 - 19:14
      +6

      Dyson is the "Beats by Dr. Dre" of vacuuming. They are bad products that sell on marketing alone. They're semi-ok, but overpriced for what you're getting.

      When I was deciding years ago, it was a toss up between Dyson and Miele. All the reviews that compared them recommended the Miele, but I didn't listen because Dyson was so popular and so many people like them. I went with the Dyson. Big mistake. I didn't realize it at first, it was only after a while using it I realized emptying it was a real PITA and I'd have to do it so frequently and it's so messy. Definitely better to pay for bags that put up with this poor design.

  • oscargamer on 15/08/2016 - 11:08
    +4

    Miele C3 Cat and Dog - great vac

    can get from HN, GG and Godfreys

    • Younge on 15/08/2016 - 11:49

      Are there any discount on these?
      Also after a new vacuum and would love for someone to upload a picture of a receipt to bargain with.

    • pistachio1 on 15/08/2016 - 12:22

      Okay thank you!

  • hasselbladsnapper on 15/08/2016 - 12:35
    +4

    No doubt the Miele range are just great, have had all sorts of others over the years. Since buying the Miele it has been a dream run, for once! …. was around $299 at Hardly Normal!.

    • pistachio1 on 15/08/2016 - 19:13
      +1

      Yes it seems like there are some people pro Dyson and neg Dyson but nobody seems to be neg Miele. Def way to go!

  • airzone on 15/08/2016 - 12:50

    I've had both, and they're both fine. My wife prefers the feel of a dyson to the more powerful units… She's just wasn't strong enough to push it (even with the power down low). It wasn't so bad as the bag started to fill up though.

    I'd suggest giving them both a try in the shop before you finalise your decision.

    • pistachio1 on 15/08/2016 - 19:12

      Thanks for the info, it def looks like I'll have to try them both out.

  • slipperyslippers on 15/08/2016 - 13:43
    +1

    I've had the same Dyson barrel vacuum since 2006. Its still going strong and possibly one the best investments I've made. Cost me around $500 at the time (on sale) but considering the amount of use it's had, it's been well worth the money spent. I've purchased a couple of replacement parts over the years and replaced the washable filter as needed. Customer service at Dyson is great too. Would definitely buy another Dyson if and when this one dies. 10+ years with the same vacuum is pretty good going.

  • Younge on 15/08/2016 - 17:58
    +3

    Op

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/261485

    • pistachio1 on 15/08/2016 - 19:12
      +1

      Thank you very much!

      • mosquito on 16/08/2016 - 07:35
        +1

        The Miele C3 cat and dog has slightly nicer accessories but also costs more. Bags are slightly expensive but that is the only issue after owning it for quite a while now, excellent vacuum.

        • pistachio1 on 16/08/2016 - 19:05

          That's pretty much what I've decided on I'm just floundering with the 20% ebay voucher and constantly checking if any ebay stores drop their price so I can get the best price.

        • Blottski on 16/08/2016 - 21:29
          +3

          Have a Miele C3.

          I've had Dyson's before and they don't come close to the C3.

          Just remember, you can get bags for it off ebay for a 1/4 of the price.

      • pantsparty on 16/08/2016 - 12:25
        +1

        Make sure you use promo code CHOICE20 for 20% off

        • pistachio1 on 16/08/2016 - 19:04

          I will thanks, that promo code came out just in time.

    • lostn on 16/08/2016 - 19:18

      C2 are compact vacs. The bag is going to be smaller also though.

  • kryptoz on 15/08/2016 - 22:34
    +2

    Dyson has a reputation for it's powerful suction, but like any bagless, it looses suction as the canister fills. The larger Dyson barrel vacs (DC29/DC37/DC47/BigBall) have a good-sized dust canister, while their rechargeable/handheld units (DC34/DC35/DC44/v6) which are tiny and unusable for anything more than spot clean-up. Dyson is fairly expensive if you pay full price ($600-1000) so you should shop around you can but for 30-50% less on some models.
    Dyson's (UK designed) range is also great for spare parts — they have a large chunk of the international market with a fairly small number of models and replacement parts can be found on eBay, on their site and through many department stores.
    Godfreys is very big in the Australian vacuum market and their top product is the (German designed and manufactured) Wertheim range, which is strategically placed to compete directly with Dyson. The Wertheim is comparable in suction, but noisier and with the same loss-of-suction on filling, and some of the parts which break quickly; spares of course can be purchased only from Godfreys.
    If you have a small apartment (or house with only hardwood/tiled floors and no pets), or for elderly people who might struggle with dragging a heavier unit around, you should consider uprights — with a middling sized canister they need regular emptying, which is a pain or the suction disappears. The most heavily marketed of these is the Shark lift-away ($250-350), but the super suction claims are completely bogus as with most telemarketing. The Dyson range (DC33/DC65/small ball) is around twice the price, with similar suction and handling, but Dyson parts are a more durable, eg. canister, hinges, hoses which often wear-out quickest.

    I don't have specific experience with Miele, but most reviews are positive-to-excellent, Miele vacuums (C1/C2/C3) all use paper bags which aren't huge but which make emptying clean and easy, and as mentioned have no issue with suction.
    Also, If you have deep rugs / plush carpets / long-haired pets you should look at the Turbobrush models — with any vacuum those are the only way to lift dirt and hair from thick carpet.

    • lostn on 16/08/2016 - 19:23

      Dyson has a reputation for it's powerful suction, but like any bagless, it looses suction as the canister fills.

      Yeah and it fills very fast because it's so small! The cyclone takes up much of the volume, and MAX line is very low on the unit. You're not supposed to let dust fill past the MAX line. And the other problem is that the dust clumps up instead of evening itself, so you will exceed that MAX line even quicker. I eventually stopped doing it the recommended way and said to hell with it. I just kept vacuuming until it was completely full and ignored the MAX line. It is still tiny, due to the cyclone motor taking up about 80% of the cannister's volume.

      And that dust net inside? Yeah hard to clean.

      For context, the moment I first used my Miele, the amount of dust it sucked up.. If I were using the dyson that was enough dust that I'd have to empty it maybe 15 times. Even worse, unlike the Miele, the dust doesn't get compressed. A full bag in the Miele is quite heavy, because the dust is densely packed.

    • Mrgreenz on 17/08/2016 - 20:19

      Solid vacuum knowlegde

  • Younge on 16/08/2016 - 07:49
    +1

    Op - if you haven't already bought a vacuum please keep an eye on this thread
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/261500

    20% off… I'll be keeping a close eye on this.

    • pistachio1 on 16/08/2016 - 19:07

      I haven't bought one yet exactly because of that thread I'm waiting and waiting to see what best price I can get!

  • TransportPosters on 16/08/2016 - 09:13
    +2

    Go to Kmart and get the 2000 watt unit, it was $79 last time I saw it. It has worked fantastically in a house with pets and kids for the past two years and replaced a $200 wet and dry which was hopeless.

    • Piranha2004 on 16/08/2016 - 23:05
      +1

      Please don't do this. I still regret buying my piranha vaccuum from kmart for about 100. Poor suction and flimsy parts.

    • iamtapu on 16/08/2016 - 23:09
      +1

      I bought a bag-less one from Target about 5 or 6 Years ago. It was 50$ and I dont even remember the brand name.
      At least vacuum twice a week and It is still working fine
      I actually do not understand the need to spend more than 100$ for a vacuum cleaner.
      Is there really that much of a difference between the generic and brands like Miele, Dyson ?

  • Zachary on 16/08/2016 - 09:28
    -3

    Kirby ;D

  • jellykingdom on 16/08/2016 - 12:03

    Harvey Norman and JB Hifi do a 2000W Vax for pretty cheap (<$100). Barrel vacuum, bagless. Its good value and is working for me

    I also have a Dyson stick vac, which is amazing for daily cleans but it won't do the whole house and won't do it as thoroughly as a powered vac

  • CLoSeR on 16/08/2016 - 12:22
    +3

    Miele.

  • [Deactivated] on 16/08/2016 - 13:26
    +2

    3 young kids you say.

    3 x drinking straws, gaffa tape, a bottle of red cordial.

  • FittyFitty on 16/08/2016 - 13:58
    +1

    If you haven effed up already, take your dead vacuum to Godfreys and get the Electrolux Classic Silence for $199 (normally $399); tradeins accepted on all units, dead or alive.

    Link: http://www.godfreys.com.au/electrolux-classic-silence-vacuum…

    -Made in Europe
    -Sucks like crazy
    -Bagged for convenience and dust-free transactions; hepa filters and all that jazz

    My previous Electrolux lasted 8 years and sucked like mad till the second she died…

    • causeimbatman on 16/08/2016 - 18:33

      When it's made in one of the prestigious EU countries they'll proudly put made in Germany/Great Britain/Italy etc.

      When it's made in one of the not-so-prestigious EU countries like Poland or Bulgaria they'll put 'Made In EU'.

      • FittyFitty on 16/08/2016 - 20:36
        -2

        Hungary in this case; thus trumping anything Asian bar Japan, because first world… :)

    • pistachio1 on 16/08/2016 - 19:10

      I will never get another Electrolux EVER my vacuum that just died was Electrolux and I literally had parts falling off it from day one, it was such a shoddy build and suction was woeful. I'm glad it's permanently out of action now tbh even if I have to fork out more for a new one.

      • FittyFitty on 16/08/2016 - 20:37

        Interesting; mine lasted a bloody long time…

    • whooah1979 on 16/08/2016 - 22:17

      -Made in Europe

      made as in assembled in europe using parts made in china.

  • Skellysgirl on 16/08/2016 - 16:13
    +1

    Another vote for the Meile,

    I have had a Henry, which I loved
    Dyson, hated
    And now the Meile.

    Why not try the Meile factory outlet just near Brisbane airport. I got mine from there for just over $200 :)

    • pistachio1 on 16/08/2016 - 19:10

      Didn't know there was an outlet Ty for the info.

      • Skellysgirl on 16/08/2016 - 20:45
        +1

        Call in advance and they might tell you what they have in. It's in pinkenbah, or something sounding like that.

  • j05h on 16/08/2016 - 18:48
    +1

    We've got a Numatic Henry and it is fantastic. Had it for a while now, and seems quite indestructible. Have vacuumed all sorts of stuff even water and it goes fine. We have 3 shedding dogs and it picks all of their fur up no worries.

    Powerful motor, bags are cheap and the suction is really good too. We had a miele about 6 years ago before we got the Henry and found the bags filled quickly (unlike the Henry). But it slowly lost suction over time and the motor in it died after about 2 years of (relatively heavy) use. We got our Henry on eBay for about $400 and have not regretted buying it.

    On the topic of miele appliances, we haven't had great experience with them in recent years. We have a miele dishwasher that is about 15 years old and still cleans brilliantly well and goes strong. However, in 2010 we got both a miele washing machine and a vacuum cleaner, which have both now died. The vacuum cleaner motor died after about 2 years, and the direct drive part in the washing machine died about 2 years ago (so when the machine was about 4 years old). To get it fixed, we were quoted $600 for a new part from our local appliance guy, or $900 by miele, which is ridiculous on a $1600 washing machine. When we tried getting it fixed under miele's '20 year guarantee', they said it was 'general wear and tear'. Their customer service were shocking, and when we took it to consumer affairs, they came back and said frankly it was not worth the time to pursue it with them. So, we rang the scrap metal guy, got $100 for it and went and bought an LG. Much better machine, cleans better and was half the price.

    Personally, I would never go near Miele again.

  • Doboman on 16/08/2016 - 20:02
    +1

    What ever you do , do not buy Dyson. It works but nothing special.
    My old Electrolux vacuum cleaner is doing better than the my new Dyson which i paid $800 and kicking my self every day.
    It not worth the price. If a $300 - $400 dollar vacuum cleaner does the same job why buy Dyson,
    I think people buy it like buying a BMW instead of Toyota because of the status.

    • lostn on 16/08/2016 - 20:40

      Yes. Which is why I regard them as the Bose/Beats/Apple of vacuum cleaning. It's the status and the fact that everyone else has one, so you must get one also. Evaluated purely on what you're getting for the price you pay, it's not that great.

  • snook on 16/08/2016 - 21:15
    +1

    Electrolux over Miele if you have lots of carpet

    • CryssieJade on 16/08/2016 - 22:06

      Electrolux all the way…My Mum has had hers 30 years and counting, no issues.

      Used for cat hair on carpet

  • xgtrboy on 16/08/2016 - 21:33

    We had a dyson d23 (from memory) motorhead older model and when it died I thought I'd try something else.

    Ended up with the previous version of this Bissell after testing it in store. Works well on carpet but since you can't stop the motorhead I don't use it on the timber floors. Much cheaper too ($200 vs $1100 for Dyson). Note though it's an upright so less easy to move around than the barrel Dyson.

    Bissell 1521F * Loosen, lift and remove dirt and pet hair from a range of surfaces using the unique Triple-Action brush roll* Remove dirt from far corners and those hard to reach places thanks to the lightweight frame and six metre extension cord* Maintain a smooth ye at The Good Guys
    https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/bissell-powerlifter-pet-1521f

  • spg on 16/08/2016 - 22:58

    I had a Dyson DC02 for about 15 years. It stopped working recently so after lots of reading decided to go with a Miele C3 Complete Allergy (only available from Good guys apparently, and has Hepa filter fitted) for about $380 with a box of bags included. We have polished timber floors so I picked up the hard floor attachment recently which is heaps better than what comes in the box. You'll probably want a different model if you have lots of carpet to get the different attachment.

  • justaperson on 16/08/2016 - 23:27

    Have used both the Dyson stick vac and a DC39, both are absolute rubbish on carpets, they can really only cope with hard floors. Bought a Bosch Relax'x and couldn't be happier, cleans really well on my deep pile carpets and feels a lot less plasticky and better made than the Dyson.

  • Japius on 17/08/2016 - 07:40
    +1

    Recently grabbed the new Dyson Kinect Big Ball, it was rubbish and very very loud, the buttons were very flimsy plastic and will definitely break easily. We also had, and have gone back to, the Miele Cat & Dog, very sturdy, very powerful and you can adjust the suction power (and therefore noise) which can be good if you're doing some light cleaning while kids are sleeping etc.

    We also have Dyson V6 handstick and it is fantastic for quickly going over the house or cleaning up small patches where kids have spilt things, generally I do the whole house with the miele twice a week and use the handstick in between if I notice areas that need attention…we also have an LG robot that keeps our tiled areas nicely swept every day….wow now that I think of it we have a lot of vacuums…

  • inyaface on 17/08/2016 - 09:04

    I got myself the Vax Air Reach and cant be happier. Paid $199 at Harris Scarfe.

    http://www.harrisscarfe.com.au/electrical-appliances/laundry…

    good reviews at product review

    There is 2 diff models that is named similarily VARU1200 and VAU1200.

  • smpantsonfire on 17/08/2016 - 09:09

    I have a DC25,i think it's great, but I have different circumstances. Just the two of us. Powerhead is awesome for the animals.

    Can't comment on the miele.

  • frostman on 17/08/2016 - 12:43
    +2

    From personal experience I can say that Dyson's suck… In a good way :)

    Why buy a vacuum made and assembled in Malaysia, do you think it still holds the same production quality as it did back in 2000 when it was made in England?
    The point of transferring production from Central and North Europe to an Asian country is to cut costs, When you cut costs, quality is impacted in one way or another.

    Get yourself a Miele (German made), or Electrolux

  • mmd on 17/08/2016 - 14:15

    I was in the same boat as the OP earlier this year.
    After doing my research we ended up getting the miele for 229
    As mentioned above, the dyson is bag less which is bad when you have to empty it, and it won't be as powerful compared to a bagged vacumm.

    Just bear in mind that not all miele vaccumns are made in Germany/Europe. Some are assembled in China. The one I linked above is made in Germany and is perfect for our needs (no pets)

    The negative of the miele is the ongoing cost for bags. However u can buy generic/authentic bags on eBay.

  • Kjjd on 17/08/2016 - 19:17

    My builder recommended the Ryobi vacuum cleaner . He uses that on site to clean up and even bought one for his wife for home use as it is very robust .

  • damnscenekids on 17/08/2016 - 19:55

    Team Miele member here. My parents have had their yellow Miele vaccuum for as long as I can remember. When I moved out, we had a shitty Henry knock-off. The salesman at TGG was more than happy to do a deal for us. I can't remember the model, but it's royal blue in colour and he threw in some bags. Sounds like I'm shilling but I'm really just very impressed with the build quality and how long they last.

  • BartholemewH on 17/08/2016 - 21:38

    We have Miele S8320 Cat & Dog Turbo. It is an absolute beast on carpet. I'm sire there's an updated version by now.

    • mosquito on 18/08/2016 - 08:09
      +1

      Replaced by C3 Complete Cat and Dog

  • axlfan on 17/08/2016 - 22:11

    Godfrey's has a good sale. I got the Hoover All rounder for $99. Not sure if that suits your needs.

  • Ozzymac on 17/08/2016 - 22:50

    Hi,
    We have one of the Shark Lift away types.

    Yes its not as great as the adds, but what ever is.

    But it does suck up dog hair really well.

    We have a Malteese Shitzu x and a Mini Foxy that both seem to loose a lot of hair.

    Every time you vacuum you could make a new dog out of how much fur you pick up.

    And it has numerous attachments.

    And the best thing is that its an up right, so much quicker and easier to vacuum larger areas.

    And you can also switch off the brushes for sucking up crap on smooth surfaces.

    cheers

  • eneloop on 17/08/2016 - 23:34

    Do not get Sauber paid so much but shit

  • spk-chelsea on 18/08/2016 - 07:39

    +1 for Miele

  • NancyCat on 18/08/2016 - 08:49

    We have a Miele Cat and Dog. It's sooo good that we bought another one for upstairs, so I don't have take it up & down the stairs all the time. Our 3 young daughters + me all have long hair. Plus a cat and a dog! The Mieles handle our hair and usual kids' mess very well. Our first Miele must be 10+ years old now, still going strong. We bought our second one few years ago on line: http://www.aus-appliances.com.au/

  • urzu on 18/08/2016 - 09:47

    I got the Dyson V6 handheld and absolutely love it. Not needing to plug it in every time for little jobs is great. Great suction, easy to use. Would buy again.

  • edgar28 on 18/08/2016 - 12:21

    Most use this Vax and never go back to dyson

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/60688

  • Euphemistic on 18/08/2016 - 14:55

    I've been happy with our 3 Dysons. Got a barrel vac a few years ago. Works well, doesn't require emptying too much, occasional maintenance of the power head to remove long hairs etc but other wise still going strong. It did clog up and lose suction once, but that was from sucking up some bi-carb that was a bit damp. Once it was cleaned it was good as new.

    Now our V6 animal gets most use, sure it doesn't hold much, but typically only needs emptying once per charge and it's so much more convenient than the corded barrel vac. It is really easy just to grab it and do one room at a convenient time rather than having enough time to do the whole house.

    Then there is one of the first model of upright Dyson I found on the side of the road. I expected it to not work and just use the cyclone bit with another motor unit. It worked and is still going strong after being my 'workshop' vac for renovations regularly filling up with sawdust etc. Plastering dust slowed it down for a bit, but a quick wash/clean of the hepa filter sees it back to full suction. It did take about a half a bucket full of plastering powder to choke it up though.

    I haven't tried miele vac, but I can happily say that bagless is great.

  • Daemos on 18/08/2016 - 15:19

    Made in Germany Miele (the made in China ones are not as good). More power than out of dysons.

    It's not bagless though, but you can get Miele hygenic clean bags that seal and are extra filterd those are really good. I much prefer bags to bagless for hygienic reasons.

    But whatever vacuum you get, if you have carpet, get a power brush.

  • frewer on 18/08/2016 - 16:27

    $447.2 after 20% off Miele Vacuum Cleaner Complete C3 Cat & Dog Red 2000W

  • Of Aquitaine on 27/08/2016 - 19:35

    Had a UK made upright Dyson for over 10 years- was fab, and gave it away when I moved.
    2 years ago I bought a canister type from Aldi $69.99 - and works brilliant. The canister is big, has carpet/hard floor adjustment and all the usual attachments and excellent suction. You would think it was a Dyson if you didn't know otherwise.
    So glad I didn't spend 100s of dollars.

  • TransportPosters on 30/08/2016 - 08:06

    Have you urgently bought a vacuum cleaner yet, moneymoo?

    Whatever you do, don't buy the wet and dry hand vac from the current The Reject Shop catalogue. I bought it last week and it is absolutely useless!

    • TransportPosters on 31/08/2016 - 08:44

      I took the wet and dry hand vac back to The Reject Shop and got a refund. Walked into Kmart and found a $10 more expensive unit and it is 1000 times better!

  • smoke87 on 09/09/2016 - 15:23

    Anyone else keen on the Dyson v8? I am as it will mean not dragging an vacuum bidy about on my new wood floor.

    • TransportPosters on 10/09/2016 - 09:02

      Get central vaccuum installed.

      • smoke87 on 10/09/2016 - 15:37

        Nah concrete slab

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