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My blooming vacuum cleaner packed up yesterday. Trying to decide on a new one but it's an impossible task with so many variables, even within the same range. I don't want one that costs several hundred pounds but needs to have excellent suction and be relatively light. Any recs welcome.  |
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We have a Vax pet hair one (though no pets). Inexpensive as vacuums go, but very good and reliable. We actually have two - one was our son's from his flat and one ours. Both 4-5yrs old and no problems. I think Dysons are over priced. |
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Saw the title and thought this might go elsewhere. I was about to recommend a profile SucksLikeaDyson6969 
But yes similar feelings on the cheapo ones. Got one from the Range that broke within two months and now battling to get refund. |
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"We have a Vax pet hair one (though no pets). Inexpensive as vacuums go, but very good and reliable. We actually have two - one was our son's from his flat and one ours. Both 4-5yrs old and no problems. I think Dysons are over priced. "
Yes last one was a dyson but I don't think I am going for another one. As you say, pricey and the one I had which was one of the best when I got it is was not light enough fir my liking. |
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We’ve tried loads as we have a house full of animals and the best we’ve had is a Shark stands upright one. The cordless ones are crap after 5 mins of use and most top brands we’ve tried give up after a year. We had a great one off Amazon a few years ago but wasn’t there when we needed a new one. This Shark one is 2 years old and still works the same as the day we got it
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"We’ve tried loads as we have a house full of animals and the best we’ve had is a Shark stands upright one. The cordless ones are crap after 5 mins of use and most top brands we’ve tried give up after a year. We had a great one off Amazon a few years ago but wasn’t there when we needed a new one. This Shark one is 2 years old and still works the same as the day we got it
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Thanks, yes a friend recommended them as well. I will have a closer look as there are so many different models. |
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"We’ve tried loads as we have a house full of animals and the best we’ve had is a Shark stands upright one. The cordless ones are crap after 5 mins of use and most top brands we’ve tried give up after a year. We had a great one off Amazon a few years ago but wasn’t there when we needed a new one. This Shark one is 2 years old and still works the same as the day we got it
Mr"
Do you know whar model? There seem yo be so many. I can't decide  |
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"My blooming vacuum cleaner packed up yesterday. Trying to decide on a new one but it's an impossible task with so many variables, even within the same range. I don't want one that costs several hundred pounds but needs to have excellent suction and be relatively light. Any recs welcome. "
I used to test loads of household appliances (one of our big customers was Which magazine) - I'd recommend Vax as best, otherwise Dyson |
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Got a shark at the moment, 2nd one Ive had and both have been very very good.
Prior to that Dyson again very good.
But best one I've had which was a bagged vacuum cleaner was an unbranded one my grandad had and brought over from Canada. It was louder than a helicopter. But was brilliant. Only got rid because I couldn't get parts for it any more |
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"We've got a Vax. It was about £70, best vacuum cleaner we've ever had.
We bought my dad one when we discovered the upright he was expecting his cleaner to use had never had the bag changed.  "
I assume that was a while back or refurbished? You can't get a Vax one at that price now I don't think. |
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"We've got a Vax. It was about £70, best vacuum cleaner we've ever had.
We bought my dad one when we discovered the upright he was expecting his cleaner to use had never had the bag changed.
I assume that was a while back or refurbished? You can't get a Vax one at that price now I don't think. "
Dad's was around £100 we bought it earlier this year. |
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"My blooming vacuum cleaner packed up yesterday. Trying to decide on a new one but it's an impossible task with so many variables, even within the same range. I don't want one that costs several hundred pounds but needs to have excellent suction and be relatively light. Any recs welcome. "
You can't beat a Henry they never lose suction ever as long as you clean filters, Shark comes a close second though  |
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"We've got a Vax. It was about £70, best vacuum cleaner we've ever had.
We bought my dad one when we discovered the upright he was expecting his cleaner to use had never had the bag changed.
I assume that was a while back or refurbished? You can't get a Vax one at that price now I don't think.
Dad's was around £100 we bought it earlier this year. "
Will have a look though I am probably going with a shark one. I have been exploring Sebo as well as apparently are very good and very light but quite expensive which probably means I will not go one of those unless I find a cheaper refurbished one locally. |
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"We've got a Vax. It was about £70, best vacuum cleaner we've ever had.
We bought my dad one when we discovered the upright he was expecting his cleaner to use had never had the bag changed. "
Sounds the same as our 2 Vax cleaners. Very good machines. |
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"We've got a Vax. It was about £70, best vacuum cleaner we've ever had.
We bought my dad one when we discovered the upright he was expecting his cleaner to use had never had the bag changed.
I assume that was a while back or refurbished? You can't get a Vax one at that price now I don't think.
Dad's was around £100 we bought it earlier this year.
Will have a look though I am probably going with a shark one. I have been exploring Sebo as well as apparently are very good and very light but quite expensive which probably means I will not go one of those unless I find a cheaper refurbished one locally. "
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"We've got a Vax. It was about £70, best vacuum cleaner we've ever had.
We bought my dad one when we discovered the upright he was expecting his cleaner to use had never had the bag changed.
Sounds the same as our 2 Vax cleaners. Very good machines. "
We've got a vax carpet shampooer too. Thank goodness! |
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"Another vote for shark have a Labrador thst currently shedding like crazy despite repeated brushing and it handles it no bother. Henry’s are great too Most builders use them "
I never knew builders like a bit of Henry  |
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"Another vote for shark have a Labrador thst currently shedding like crazy despite repeated brushing and it handles it no bother. Henry’s are great too Most builders use them "
I just need to decude which model of shark now and go for it I think. |
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"Another vote for shark have a Labrador thst currently shedding like crazy despite repeated brushing and it handles it no bother. Henry’s are great too Most builders use them
I just need to decude which model of shark now and go for it I think. "
Sharks are ok but get blocked at lower end of pipe not a problem because you can take the whole thing apart quite easily but Henry is the best by far keep the filters clean they go on forever |
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