My husband and I are moving in about four weeks. Our new apartment has carpet, which means we need a new vacuum. The one we currently have was meant for a dorm room (I had it in college and grad school), and it, ehrmmm, sucks. While I would love to buy a Dyson, our current finances simply will not allow for it. I'd like to stay under $100, but won't suffer if we end up spending around $150 for a new vacuum. We're not pet owners, so we won't need anything that sucks up pet hair. Any suggestions? Brands that are awesome? Brands to avoid? Thank you!!
Or doesn't suck, as the case may be.... So, here's my opinion. I have a Hoover Windtunnel. Mine is the bare bones, bagged version. It's not self propelled, it doesn't have all the fancy attachments (just a few basic ones), and it's the lowest strenght motor they make. I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE my vaccuum. I have pets and sons, so you know I require a lot out of a vaccuum. I especially love the little light that's red when it's picking up dirt and green when it's not. I spent $120 on it. Worth every penny if you ask me. (btw, I hate bagless vaccuum's in general, so that's why mine is bagged).
I have a Bissell Pet Hair Eraser. It is bagless, but I love it. The attachments are easy to use. I think it was $130 at Target.
I have a Hoover upright that my Gram bought for me when I graduated college (14 years ago). It wasn't expensive, less than $100 at Sears. It is still an awesome vacuum. I keep looking at new ones, but can't make myself buy one. It's a Hoover Convertible. I'm sure they don't make this one any more, but Hoover vacuums are pretty reasonable on price and seem to really hold up.
I have the Hoover Windtunnel that is probably the next step up from the basic one. I got it at Bed Bath and Beyond with a 20% off coupon so it probably came to about $120. I never buy anything in that store without a coupon!
Bissell Cleanview II Bagless...it has such suction that it leaves grooves in the pile of the carpet. Cheaper than a Dyson, but not inexpensive.
Thank you all so much!! mmswm, my husband and I prefer dealing with the bags as well, since we both have allergies. I always seem to make a mess with our current vacuum. However, if it's a good vacuum and we find a great deal, then I'll buy one that's bagless. It sounds like Hoover is a winning brand, though!
