Kirby's are crazy expensive and Kirby sales people are just flat out crazy. I would never buy one simple because I don't have the cash. I also have some questions regarding the sucking power of a bag vs just the little test filter they use.
I loved my wife's dyson but at it got older, so did the seals and it became a dust factory. I think for us a bag is the best bet even though it is an added expense.
I'll make sure to do a proper review of the miele when it gets here on monday. It has a HEPA filter but I ordered their Active Charcoal filter for pet duty and "that's a big duty"
@cdenney - Reston would be ideal... But anywhere in Ffax, Loudoun, or Arlington is up for grabs. The job hunt has been on for the "perfect" job for a couple of months now... Just waiting for a great offer.
I have a Miele. Greatest vacuum I've ever owned. I would have considered a Kirby but did want to contend with the sales people or the $1600 price tag. I've gotten too many mixed reviews on Dysons to fork over the cash.
I love my Miele so much and actually have an easier time breathing.
Well, sadly my vacuum had to be replaced and although I loved it we decided it was time to upgrade to something that would likely last years so we went with the Dyson DC25 Animal. I LOVE this vacuum lol It's like magic. It is so easy to maneuver (it's a ball version), the hose is long and the suction on the hose... WOW! haha! It is easy to handle/carry and weighs about the same as my Eureka. It is a lot quieter and you can turn the rotating bar on/off to go from carpet to hardwood easily (just push a button). With all of this said and my love of this new vacuum I have to admit that we would not have purchased a Dyson if we hadn't found a great deal on one. We paid well under half the normal price for it so all around I am thrilled
@cdenney, I just kept watching sales, craigslist (you can find new in box by dealer if you're patient), amazon (found several refurbished ones for around $200+/-) but eventually I found one at a local store that buys truckloads of Wal-mart overstock merchandise and they turn around and sell it in their store. All of it is new in box. I was so excited when I saw the ad
That's super cool. I'm kind of jealous....I just noticed mine really may not be working anymore. I've been thinking that for about a year (and hey, it's old and abused!) but now it won't really suck anything up through the hose (though works ok if the hose is plugged into the full machine). So I think it's time.....Guess I need to watch too.
I have a Bissel one that is supposed to be good for Pet Hair too, and comes with an attachment to help get hair that is sticking on things OFF...and I believe brand new it was around 135? I've had no problems with it...had it for about 4 years now...
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My dogs would be afraid of it though, unless the hose is ridiculously far away from the vacuum.
I loved my wife's dyson but at it got older, so did the seals and it became a dust factory. I think for us a bag is the best bet even though it is an added expense.
I'll make sure to do a proper review of the miele when it gets here on monday. It has a HEPA filter but I ordered their Active Charcoal filter for pet duty and "that's a big duty"
I love my Miele so much and actually have an easier time breathing.
Here is a remanufactured one for $229 http://www.dyson.com/vacuums/uprights/dc17/dc17-animal-refurbished.aspx
Refurbished starting at $214 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NDBIW8/sr=1-19/qid=1372349800/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1372349800&seller=&sr=1-19
Here's a Dyson DC23 canister vacuum for $179 new/ or newly refurbished? I put both links here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B004H1RPQK/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new&qid=1372358360&sr=8-2
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004H1RPQK/sr=8-2/qid=1372358360/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1372358360&seller=&sr=8-2
And I'll keep looking for you guys
http://houston.craigslist.org/ele/3897382882.html
New (Display?) DC17 in Phoenix $165
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/hsh/3883602275.html
New in box DC33 in New Bedford $225
http://southcoast.craigslist.org/hsh/3879743430.html
I don't know if we have any members in these areas but I thought they might help someone
http://shoals.craigslist.org/hsh/3870931296.html