Best Vacuum for $150

[DreamN]

Alright, well as strange a topic as this may be for this forum I figured some of you guys and gals are home owners/renters which possibly include large dogs and/or cats. So lately I've been considering buying a new vacuum because my little Hoover just can't keep up with all the dog hair at my place.

I would really like to have a Dyson, but at over $400 a pop, it's not happening any time soon. So please don't just post "Dyson /thread" as my limit is around $150.

Needs insane suction power like that of a 15 year old fat chick working on a Big Gulp. Bagged or Bagless, either is fine as long as it's easy to keep clean. Filter cannot get easily clogged either seeing as I am dealing with lots of hair (Summer time equals major shedding).

Any help is appreciated. I'll be looking at consumer reports and doing my own research as well.

[Mr. Camshaft]

New vacuums look like spaceships. I say go bagless.

[DreamN]

... umm okay. lol

Cliff notes on that post please. :rofl:

[mrflip69]

I'm pretty sure Hoover makes a knockoff Dyson. Check on Amazon. The real Dysons go on sale from time to time, and their purple model is supposed to be really good for pets. You should probably just save and get a Dyson refurb.

[BustedS13]

best vac for $150?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/50/Craftsman_16_Gallon_Wet-Dry_Vac_.jpg

Craftsman 16 gal. Wet-Dry Vac, 6.0 Peak hp (http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10155_12602_00917761000P?vName=Tools+%26+Equipme nt&cName=Equipment&sName=Wet-Dry+Vacs)

or, if you MUST be a girl.

...a used Dyson.
Dyson Cyclone Vacuum (http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/app/1269784712.html)
Dyson DC07 (http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/hsh/1260684535.html)
Dyson Vacuum (http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/hsh/1249653029.html)
Dyson DC07 animal model (http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/hsh/1248996065.html)
Dyson Slim Cyclone (http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/hsh/1244272861.html)

[!Zar!]

Kirby vacuums anyone?

Though the Dyson Cyclone works well and hasn't broken on me yet.

[BustedS13]

this isn't the first "baller vacuum" thread i've seen on a forum. when did this become a trend?
unless you guys are putting your dicks in them, something's up.
electro 2007 street wear 2008 expensive vacuums 2009?

[DreamN]

Busted, dude good looking out on the craigslist ads. Didn't think they would sell that low used. I'll be searching for a few more hopefully scoring the purple pet model one.

Oh it's not a baller vacuum thread lol. Just need something for all the pet hair on my carpet. Getting tired of it. Though I will be making a thread shortly on what's the best rice cooker :keke:

j/k

[BustedS13]

the best rice cooker is the big one from target. shit's baller. son. baller.

[silviaguy240]

i saw a infomercial for that shark brand vacuum. supposed to be as good as the dyson and under $200, and its purple for you jimmy.:keke:

[DreamN]

if it's not being sold by billy mayes (r.i.p.) I ain't buying lol

[Howard92884]

Walmart.com: Bissell Pet Hair Eraser HEPA Dual Cyclonic Bagless Upright Vacuum: Appliances (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=9223188)

http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/01/11/20/00/0001112000710_500X500.jpg

[DreamN]

That's actually one of the two I'm considering as of late. The other one is the Eureka SmartVac 4750 (something along those lines).

Currently though, I'm seeing if I can score a used Dyson off craigslist.

[essforteen]

Oreck i saw the commercial he got me interested!!!

Bagless Sucks the filters always get cloged and only work good the first time you

use it!!

And i hate vacuming!!

But a dyson is straight baller!!

[!Zar!]

FLOWBEE!!!
http://www.bestofasseenontv.com/flowbee1/flowbee.jpg

[SochBAT]

You could always hit up hotels and see if they're selling their older models, Kirby/Dyson.

[!Zar!]

I heard Aveena Lee can suck stuff up pretty well...

[TheWolf]

hotels use oreks and eureka "sanitaire". I would recomend the sanitaire series to anyone. We've got the hepa filtered bagless model that keeps up with my german shepard and my black lab. The only thing it's needed since we've owned it, is a ball bearing on the beater bar died and the local vacuum store had one in stock for $1.89.

Model SC5845 (http://www.sanitairevac.com/commercial/products/sealed_hepa_uprights/SC5845.jsp)

Dysons don't do any better than the above. I tend to think of them as hyped stock vacuums.

[SochBAT]

I heard Aveena Lee can suck stuff up pretty well...

She's so damn hot.

Surprisingly, she looks like, or vice versa, my high school ex.

finding pix now.

[Howard92884]

flowbee!!!
http://www.bestofasseenontv.com/flowbee1/flowbee.jpg

it really does suck!

[Future240]

Oreck i saw the commercial he got me interested!!!

Bagless Sucks the filters always get cloged and only work good the first time you

use it!!

And i hate vacuming!!

But a dyson is straight baller!!

You just have a shitty bagless. Mine works like a charm. Its a Bissel

kind of like this, except mine is different colors, older.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4633929&sourceid=1500000000000003260370&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=4633929

[BustedS13]

best solution
get hardwood
use a mop

AND SWIFFER

[SochBAT]

Nah. Swiffer sucks. It just spreads that shit.

Mop and bucket.

Then again, its just fur, so i guess swiffer works.

[KA-Kait]

to be honest. all vacuum's for around that price are going to be decent until they get to be about six months old. Your best bet is finding a used Dyson. obviously thats not an option (or maybe it is.) look for something that says its a 'Pet Hair Picker-upper dealie'.

Here are a couple i've found. The brands are usually pretty good.
Eureka Capture Upright Vacuum with Pet Hair Brush : Target (http://www.target.com/Eureka-Capture-Upright-Vacuum-Brush/dp/B00192GCO6/qid=1247681980/ref=br_1_5/192-0160069-9339030?ie=UTF8&node=286216011&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1)
Bissell Lift-Off Revolution Pet Vac - 37602 : Target (http://www.target.com/Bissell-Lift-Off-Revolution-Pet-Vac/dp/B000FFWGN4/qid=1247681980/ref=br_1_2/192-0160069-9339030?ie=UTF8&node=286216011&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1)

Honestly though, no matter WHAT brand of vacuum i've owned it's always had its little quirks. Even the Dyson I have right now has to be fixed. hair taken from the little roller, etc.. so yeah.... just my two cents...

[DreamN]

best solution
get hardwood
use a mop

AND SWIFFER

It's an apartment complex. Can't switch out flooring.

to be honest. all vacuum's for around that price are going to be decent until they get to be about six months old. Your best bet is finding a used Dyson. obviously thats not an option (or maybe it is.) look for something that says its a 'Pet Hair Picker-upper dealie'.

Here are a couple i've found. The brands are usually pretty good.
Eureka Capture Upright Vacuum with Pet Hair Brush : Target (http://www.target.com/Eureka-Capture-Upright-Vacuum-Brush/dp/B00192GCO6/qid=1247681980/ref=br_1_5/192-0160069-9339030?ie=UTF8&node=286216011&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1)
Bissell Lift-Off Revolution Pet Vac - 37602 : Target (http://www.target.com/Bissell-Lift-Off-Revolution-Pet-Vac/dp/B000FFWGN4/qid=1247681980/ref=br_1_2/192-0160069-9339030?ie=UTF8&node=286216011&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1)

Honestly though, no matter WHAT brand of vacuum i've owned it's always had its little quirks. Even the Dyson I have right now has to be fixed. hair taken from the little roller, etc.. so yeah.... just my two cents...

Good input, I'll keep that in mind.

[S14DB]

Nah. Swiffer sucks. It just spreads that shit.

Mop and bucket.

Then again, its just fur, so i guess swiffer works.

Swiffer vac works awesome for pet hair.

[Future240]

It's an apartment complex. Can't switch out flooring.
Good input, I'll keep that in mind.

Not sure if you noticed but that is the thread post that has recommended a Bissel. When I took mine to the place I am staying at now, my roommate jokingly complained I took the "good" vacuum.

He uses it to vacuum up hair after he cuts. Not sure if you ever seen black people hair when it has been cut, but some vacuums don't like to pick it up due to the clump tendency. Mine has no issues. And it is over 4 years old.

[DreamN]

I noticed it.

From Bissel I've chosen this model:

Bissell Pet Cyclonic Upright Vacuum

Walmart.com: Bissell Pet Cyclonic Upright Vacuum: Appliances (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10603462)


From Eureka I've chosen this model:

Eureka 4870MZXBoss® SmartVacUpright Vacuum

Costco - Eureka 4870MZX Boss® SmartVac Upright Vacuum (http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11297982)


Plus I'm also on the search for a used Dyson DC17 Animal.

[Future240]

^The Bissel has a better rating. I say go with that one.

[!Zar!]

Not sure if you ever seen black people hair when it has been cut, but some vacuums don't like to pick it up due to the clump tendency.
Hahaha.

Word.

[Touge Noob S13]

I have an extra Kirby I sell to you for $50, shits beefy and I didnt pay that rediculous price Kirby offers.

[240creep]

buy a rebuilt one?
industrial quality for cheap!

[DreamN]

Just an update, I ended up with a gangstah Dyson DC17 Animal with all accessories for $195 :D. It was a display model and couldn't be sold as new. Even came with the 5 year warranty. I <3 Craigslist.