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Help me find a vacuum.

HacksawHacksaw J. Duggan Esq.Wrestler at LawRegistered User regular
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I need a vacuum. My apartment is a studio, 450 sq. ft. I live alone, but things can and do get dusty from time to time. I'm looking to buy a new vacuum for my unit because the current hand-me-down one I have sucks.

Or rather, it doesn't suck, which is the problem. I'm not emotionally attached to it, so getting it repaired isn't something I care to do. Can anyone recommend me a good, small-ish vacuum for my unit that won't break my bank account in half? Are Dysons still good, or are they considered overpriced trash these days?

I'd like to spend no more than $300.

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    HandgimpHandgimp R+L=J Family PhotoRegistered User regular
    I have this. I like it. It's probably not worth $300.

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    see317see317 Registered User regular
    I got my dyson as a refurb from woot.com. I like it, and it does a good job on my place.
    I'd suggest keeping an eye on them, since they seem to have vacuums at good prices fairly regularly.

    It's sold out now, but they had a handheld dyson for 80 bucks earlier. http://home.woot.com/offers/dyson-dc56-handheld-vacuum-white-26?ref=hm_cnt_wp_14_63
    Probably be ideal for a small apartment where you just need to suck some dust now and then. It's listed as around $200 new on amazon

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    MulletudeMulletude Registered User regular
    Shark's are solid. I have a Navigator. Easy to clean and it pulls up all the dust and cat hair in our place really well

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    ElvenshaeElvenshae Registered User regular
    Mulletude wrote: »
    Shark's are solid. I have a Navigator. Easy to clean and it pulls up all the dust and cat hair in our place really well

    I've got an older model in this line, and it's still working solidly after a bunch of years. Mine's got the pad for hardwood floor vacuuming / dusting, can be converted into a canister with wand, etc.

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    zepherinzepherin Russian warship, go fuck yourself Registered User regular
    Honestly there are good vacuums at every level. Hoover wind tunnel is pretty solid for under 100 bucks. I had it for my singleton time and it worked well and the retractable coord is amazing.

    Best vacuum for under 100 bucks.
    https://www.amazon.com/Hoover-WindTunnel-Bagless-Upright-UH70120/dp/B002HFDLCK

    Between 100 and 200
    Shark Navigator is pretty solid
    https://www.amazon.com/Shark-NV22L-Navigator-Vacuum/dp/B002IPHBNE

    200 and 300
    Dyson dc33 is great. I own one now
    http://www.walmart.com/ip/29823324?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227020996108&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=t&wl3=40343645672&wl4=pla-78307416632&wl5=9007868&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=29823324&wl13=&veh=sem

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    Bendery It Like BeckhamBendery It Like Beckham Hopeless Registered User regular
    Shark navigator, @neville has one, its awesome

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    firewaterwordfirewaterword Satchitananda Pais Vasco to San FranciscoRegistered User regular
    Cordless lynx is pretty great. About $100-$130 on sale. Great for dust and easy to move around, since there's no cord.

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    ShadowfireShadowfire Vermont, in the middle of nowhereRegistered User regular
    edited July 2016
    We've had the Shark Navigator (or a similar model) for about the three years now, and it's been great. We have three (previously four) cats and a dog, and the thing still goes strong after this long.

    Edit: this site loves it too. They're like the Wirecutter for home products.

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    SimpsoniaSimpsonia Registered User regular
    If you're at all interested in robot vacs, I've heard really good things about Anker's robovac, and it's a hell of a lot cheaper than Roombas at $200. I haven't personally pulled the trigger on one yet, but all the continued good reviews are really tempting me.

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    a nu starta nu start Registered User regular
    450 Sq Ft? Get a Dyson handheld (the V6).

    End of thread.

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    Nova_CNova_C I have the need The need for speedRegistered User regular
    I have a Dyson DC45, which is a handheld. It's perfect for apartments or condos.

    Super convenient, vacuums well, battery lasts long enough for a thorough vacuuming.

    It was $500 CDN when I got it, so that specific model may be outside your budget (Depending on how much the exchange hosed me when I got it, anyway), but a cordless Dyson is a pretty solid buy.

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    XaquinXaquin Right behind you!Registered User regular
    I have a dyson and it is a godsend

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    djmitchelladjmitchella Registered User regular
    We have an old dyson, it works very well -- I'm sure there are others out there that remove dirt as well and cost less, but ours is 10+ years old now, still going strong, and the only bit we've needed to replace was the hose which was incredibly easy to find a replacement for because Dyson have been making basically the same vacuum for a long time. It's built to have all the bits where dirt goes disassembled and cleaned and reassembled, which is something I appreciate.

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    zepherinzepherin Russian warship, go fuck yourself Registered User regular
    edited August 2016
    a nu start wrote: »
    450 Sq Ft? Get a Dyson handheld (the V6).

    End of thread.
    I didn't mention it because of the budget. We just got one with the fluffy head. It is indeed amazing.

    I just realized with this post. I own 4 vacuums. I need to sell the ones I have in storage.

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    OrogogusOrogogus San DiegoRegistered User regular
    Incidentally, Slickdeals just posted a deal for refurbished Dyson V6s, sold by Dyson on eBay, for $200: Link

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    mcpmcp Registered User regular
    The vacuum repairman reddit threads are really helpful when buying a vacuum.

    https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/316tx6/i_am_a_vacuum_repair_technician_and_subject_of/

    I have a miele homecare vacuum that kicks ass. It's probably more than you want to spend/overkill for you though.

    but still, those reddit threads have decent info for anyone researching vacuums.

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    schussschuss Registered User regular
    mcp wrote: »
    The vacuum repairman reddit threads are really helpful when buying a vacuum.

    https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/316tx6/i_am_a_vacuum_repair_technician_and_subject_of/

    I have a miele homecare vacuum that kicks ass. It's probably more than you want to spend/overkill for you though.

    but still, those reddit threads have decent info for anyone researching vacuums.

    Miele's are worth every penny, especially if you have anyone with allergies or asthma in the house.

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    TelMarineTelMarine Registered User regular
    edited August 2016
    I too have been looking for a replacement vacuum. This Miele intrigues me since i've been wanting to get a beast vacuum as an investment. I can't see myself dropping $1k on a vacuum, but are the ones in the $500 range still good?

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    schussschuss Registered User regular
    TelMarine wrote: »
    I too have been looking for a replacement vacuum. This Miele intrigues me since i've been wanting to get a beast vacuum as an investment. I can't see myself dropping $1k on a vacuum, but are the ones in the $500 range still good?

    I have the quartz and it's great, you just lose out on the powered broom accessories. You can still get ones that have brushes powered by the air, which works fine, to be honest. If you're all carpet and/or have heavy pet hair, investing in the upscale model may be worth it. If you're mostly hard floors, not much point.

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    zepherinzepherin Russian warship, go fuck yourself Registered User regular
    mcp wrote: »
    The vacuum repairman reddit threads are really helpful when buying a vacuum.

    https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/316tx6/i_am_a_vacuum_repair_technician_and_subject_of/

    I have a miele homecare vacuum that kicks ass. It's probably more than you want to spend/overkill for you though.

    but still, those reddit threads have decent info for anyone researching vacuums.
    His hatred of bagless vacuums is known.

    Bagless is the light. Fucking with vacuum bags is the worst.

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    mcpmcp Registered User regular
    zepherin wrote: »
    mcp wrote: »
    The vacuum repairman reddit threads are really helpful when buying a vacuum.

    https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/316tx6/i_am_a_vacuum_repair_technician_and_subject_of/

    I have a miele homecare vacuum that kicks ass. It's probably more than you want to spend/overkill for you though.

    but still, those reddit threads have decent info for anyone researching vacuums.
    His hatred of bagless vacuums is known.

    Bagless is the light. Fucking with vacuum bags is the worst.
    Not really? Mine is the simplest thing to change.
    schuss wrote: »
    TelMarine wrote: »
    I too have been looking for a replacement vacuum. This Miele intrigues me since i've been wanting to get a beast vacuum as an investment. I can't see myself dropping $1k on a vacuum, but are the ones in the $500 range still good?

    I have the quartz and it's great, you just lose out on the powered broom accessories. You can still get ones that have brushes powered by the air, which works fine, to be honest. If you're all carpet and/or have heavy pet hair, investing in the upscale model may be worth it. If you're mostly hard floors, not much point.
    If you go to a vacuum brick and mortar store that's a licensed Miele dealer, you can get the homecare editions. They come with the powered broom accessory. I think mine was around $600.

    For carpet I highly recommend the powered brush, personally.

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    schussschuss Registered User regular
    zepherin wrote: »
    mcp wrote: »
    The vacuum repairman reddit threads are really helpful when buying a vacuum.

    https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/316tx6/i_am_a_vacuum_repair_technician_and_subject_of/

    I have a miele homecare vacuum that kicks ass. It's probably more than you want to spend/overkill for you though.

    but still, those reddit threads have decent info for anyone researching vacuums.
    His hatred of bagless vacuums is known.

    Bagless is the light. Fucking with vacuum bags is the worst.

    It's actually really easy? Also, keeps me from having to deal with the dirt on emptying. I just pull the nice soft bag out and dump it in the trash. This only happens once every few months, so it's no big deal. If you have bagless, all those wonderful allergens just pop back in the air when you dump it.

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    HacksawHacksaw J. Duggan Esq. Wrestler at LawRegistered User regular
    I have one rug in the middle of my bedroom. Everywhere else is hardwood or linoleum.

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    PhasenPhasen Hell WorldRegistered User regular
    Sweethome suggested this one for best cheap vacuum.

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004Q4DRJW/?tag=thesweethome-20&linkCode=xm2&ascsubtag=SH649

    Ive been using it for over a year and it does the job well. We are half hardwoods and half carpet at 1
    1800 sqft.

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