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We have a Riccar. Its very light, very powerful, not bagless and American made. I bought it at a local vac. dealer, and they have been wonderful. I sucked up several bolt on accident (they were under the couch  ) and did crack the housing. They fixed it right away, and at no labor cost to me (even though, obviously my fault) the warranty truly covers all parts for 5 years.
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We've got a Henry. (AKA Numatic). The vacuum cleaner shop told me that Dysons break down a lot, and after being used for a while aren't any better at cleaning than Henrys (Henries?) while being a lot more expensive.
I tried my inlaws' Dyson once and it nearly killed me! Soooo heavy and difficult to manoeuvre. Stairs were impossible! (All you Dyson fans -- don't lynch me!  I'm not the only one though -- I found lots of grumpy reviews here.)
Incidentally, the Henry is used a lot by commercial cleaners -- which underlines for me its reliability and useability.
Buuut -- the nearest distributor to the US is in Canada -- not very appealing probably! Website here.
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I have a Kenmore canister and love it. I couldn't justify the extra expense for a Dyson, and they're Huuuuuuuge anyway! Our townhouse has way too many stairs for a Dyson (they didn't have the canister yet when I was vacuum shopping). We have wood floors with only a few throw rugs (the basement is carpeted, though), so I use the Kenmore for deep cleaning a couple of times a month and an Electrolux Pronto for everyday maintenance.
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There is a newer, lighter DYson model out, ladies.
I LOVE my Dyson Animal. Got it for Valentine's Day. It really does clean my old carpet. It definitely looks MUCH better than it did with my old vacuum (a bagged model).
I have carpet, area rugs, hardwood, and vinyl. It works great on all of them. And mine came with attachments that I believe would be fine for stairs (admittedly, I don't have stairs, so I wouldn't know for sure, lol).
But the lighter version is relatively new, so you might want to check that one out.
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My dh JUST got me a new vacuum two days ago. I really thought it was going to be a Dyson since he's always wanted one. He's been waiting for my old vacuum to die.
When the time came he looked up Consumer Reports and came home with the Kenmore IntellClean. I like it so far! Its not bagless and its pretty light with all the attachments.
It has a light sensor to tell you when all the dust/dirt/junk is picked up. Works on both carpet and wood floors. Pretty neat!
It's first test was vacuuming up a light bulb off the wood floors. My ds thought it would be neat to throw one from up stairs. The light sensors told me when it was done. So far no one has stepped on a stray piece of glass!! 
Good luck finding the right vacuum!
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I have an Electrolux canister--the basic model, much like the old fashioned ones. But, it's so much lighter. I needed a new vacuum with a hard-floor attachment (our old vacuum was an upright Kenmore--it went with our old carpeted house). I love my Electrolux. It makes vacuuming a pleasure (I'm not kidding  ) Of course, you'd think my floors would be cleaner 
I've had it for a year, and the fun hasn't worn off! It's got a 5 year warranty, so that justifies a lot of the expense.
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Stef, it's an Automatic X-1, we bought it back in 2001 (maybe 2002) and it was probably $499, but I KNOW I did not pay more than $250 for it! The shop I went to gave me a deep, deep discount, which included ~ $100 for my old vac, which was a piece of junk! I was ready to walk out of the shop, but the owner didn't want to lose a sale!
Mine has an 8hp motor, they now all have at least a 12hp. Around here, we tend to use things until they break beyond repair, and I know that I will never ~need~ another vac (and the shop-owner confirmed this today!) . I only need to replace bags, filters and the roller (and I'm still using my original roller).
Interesting enough, in the time between when I first saw the Sebo and actually bought it (about 18 months), I met and became friends with an older woman who was a house-cleaner extraordinaire! She knew *everything* about housekeeping and cooking - I always wanted to sit at her feet and learn from her! One day we had volunteered to do a local cleaning project, and she brought her own supplies. When she walked in with a Sebo vacuum, I KNEW I was on the right track! I was able to get mine about 6 months later!
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Hi Chari! Why don't you come on over and you can vacuum my whole house with my Dyson?? I'll even let you empty the canister and clean my window tracks with the attachements!
My model is a simpler one, not the "Animal"...its hot pink and purple. I love it, and have gone through several Wal-mart specials before finally purchasing the Dyson.
Oh, and I'll serve you a cup of tea when you are done vacuuming...and we can talk about that trip of yours!
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ShawnaB wrote:
| Hi Chari! Why don't you come on over and you can vacuum my whole house with my Dyson?? I'll even let you empty the canister and clean my window tracks with the attachements! |
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And when you finish Shawna's you're welcome to come do my house (with Shawna's vacuum, of course, since you like it so much). Granted, I'm in Ohio...
Too funny!
I just had to laugh at this one
Thanks for the smile,
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Elizabeth, I think I read that Kathryn killed her Henry!
Dyson is a mixed bag when you read online reviews.
There are different models of Dyson vacuums. Consumer Reports did highly rate the ball, DC15.
http://www.dyson.com/range/range_overview.asp?model=DC14&sin avtype=pagelink]I have the DC14, and the different levels is according to the number of attachments.
When everyone mentions the Dyson Animal, do you mean the DC17?
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Thanks everybody............you have given me some good leads. I am going to borrow Consumer Reports from the library tomorrow.
I am NOT!!! (is that emphatic enough????) going to vacuum Shawna's whole house.......I am WAY TOO TIRED ....but, I WILL take her up on a cup of tea, and PLAY with her Dyson. How nice I get a hands-on demo. Quite convenient.
Christine.......I would be happy to come vacuum YOUR house, except it will be awhile before I am back in Ohio! Sorry I missed the opportunity to vacuum for you when we were there in June and July
Today, I had to fix the belt on my lemon THREE times, before I finally CHANGED the belt............which I had replaced only two weeks ago!!!
See? Desperate!
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Chari,
When you are here in September, you can spend some time using my Dyson. As I was walking through the vacuum isle in Wal Mart yesterday, my first thought was, Oh how glad I am I don't have to mess with the bags anymore. I love my Dyson.
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Ha! I have Shawna's Dyson here right now! I will give it a try in the am......and see how it goes!
Robynn, sweet as your offer is.........I KNOW you were just trying to find a way to get me to vacuum your house while I visit. NOT going to happen. Nice try though 
ps........I really need to talk to you!!! Soon!
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