Vacuums

Well, I bought the Bissell Cleanview bagless from Wally World today, for around $95, primarily based on the recommendations of the cleaners on this and other boards.

It works well, and I ponied up for the more expensive version that has the upholstry cleaning tool. I went over my office floor today and it picked up a bunch of junk. (Anyone have any tips on making the plastic dirt cup less static-y?)

Interestingly, Consumer Reports October issue rates this vacuum 26 out of 27 vacuums, which is rather bad, actually.

Here they are ranked by CR.

Rank Model  Cost USD
1 Hoover WindTunnel Self Propelled Ultra U6439-900   $290.00
2 Kenmore (Sears) Progressive with Direct Drive 31912   $230.00
3 Eureka Boss Smart Vac Ultra 4870 CR Best Buy  $140.00
4 Hoover WindTunnel U6630-900   $400.00
5 Hoover Tempo U5146-900   $80.00
6 Hoover WindTunnel Bagless U5750-900   $180.00
7 Kenmore (Sears) 33289   $80.00
8 Kenmore (Sears) Progressive 33912   $200.00
9 Dyson DC07  $400.00
10 Kenmore (Sears) Progressive 34612   $140.00
11 Oreck XL21-600  $500.00
12 Dirt Devil Vision M087900  $180.00
13 Bissell ProLite 3560-2  $200.00
14 Panasonic Dual Sweep Bagless MC-V7582   $180.00
15 Bissell Lift-Off 3750  $180.00
16 Electrolux Aptitude EL5010A  $300.00
17 Hoover Fold Away U5162-900   $110.00
18 Dirt Devil Scorpion 088100  $80.00
19 Panasonic Fold 'n Go MC-V5481  $100.00
20 Westinghouse Unplugged WST1600  $295.00
21 Bosch Turbo Jet BUH11700UC  $200.00
22 Bissell Powerforce 3522-1  $45.00
23 Kenmore (Sears) Quick Clean Bagless 34

My Bro-in-Law has the Kenmore Progressive, and he really loves it. Engineered and made in Germany, with a progressive carpet height, and a very strong motor.

Any comments about this list and the performance of the Bissell? I do know this: CR's reporting can be definitely skewed in certain directions. Knowing the philosophy behind their testing methodology is very important. Also, the difference between numbers 1 and 27 may not really be that great. Still, its an interesting list, don't you think? Maybe I'll take the Bissell back for another. (I really like the dirt cup, though, so the custy can really see what you're extracting.)

HooBoy,

If you want to low budget your vacuum you can buy domestic for $99.00

If you are looking for an industrial at a fair price choose a Ureka Sanitaire approx. $500.00 Cdn.

If you want close to a pile lifter choose the Oreck Dual Stack.

Now if your wife won't part with her Kirby I have on in excellent condition I will sell to you for $300.00

I just saw on another thread that you are his assistant..lol

Don't forget to bring your wands so he can demo them...bahahahaha