FabSwingers.com forum: Good suction recommendations

By *obilebottom OP Man
over a year ago

All over

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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By *opetop4UMan
over a year ago

Aberdeen

I bought Asda's cheapest one for about £40. It's the best one I've ever had and when I was married, we had all types of Dysons.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I have a Dyson it’s great especially if you have cats or women and carpets with all that hair . I made the mistake once of buying something for £30 from B&M it went into the bin within a week

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By *he love catsCouple
over a year ago

South Wales

Got a Dyson nothing sucks like it, never had a problem.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

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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By *entle_lover_xMan
over a year ago

Great Dunmow

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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By *iddlesticksMan
over a year ago

My nan’s spare room.

Miele does a grand job.

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By *he love catsCouple
over a year ago

South Wales

"Miele does a grand job. "

I knew you would say that

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By *he Kat 666Woman
over a year ago

Salisbury

Good ole Henry!!!

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By *obilebottom OP Man
over a year ago

All over

"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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By *obilebottom OP Man
over a year ago

All over

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By *olf and RedCouple
over a year ago

Nr Cardiff or at Chams Darlaston

Wolf got me a Shark and I really like it. I had a Henry before and it never let me down, it just was more difficult to drag about.

Red

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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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By *obilebottom OP Man
over a year ago

All over

"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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By *obilebottom OP Man
over a year ago

All over

Mr"

Do you know whar model? There seem yo be so many. I can't decide

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By *eddfmyd11Man
over a year ago

Towcester

"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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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

Henry sucks well

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By *adbod2godbodMan
over a year ago

Manchester

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love my Henry

Though I belive Hetty is just as good. There's also a green one, can't remember the name x

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By *ir SupremacyMan
over a year ago

Bolton

I have a Hetty and a Shark ....Shark easier to do the stairs and car though both suck well x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We got a fairly basic shop style vac from Screwfix and it's fantastic. Is the only one that's been able to deal with the cats shedding.

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By *espacito56Man
over a year ago

Orkney

Had plenty of Dysons, corded and otherwise. All were overpriced rubbish.

Now I have a Tineco cordless, which is fine.

Best by miles tho is Henry.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

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.

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By *lofeldMan
over a year ago

Redhill

"Good ole Henry!!!"

This, Henry is super reliable, and stands the test of time!

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By *obilebottom OP Man
over a year ago

All over

"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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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Miele. I bought a cheap one and also a Henry. Never again.

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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

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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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By *obilebottom OP Man
over a year ago

All over

"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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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"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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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"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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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"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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By *929Man
over a year ago

newcastle

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

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By *obilebottom OP Man
over a year ago

All over

"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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By *obilebottom OP Man
over a year ago

All over

"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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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

"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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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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve a shark upright pet one and it sucks so hard on carpet you really have to put some effort in to move it

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By *asterR and slut mayaMan
over a year ago

Bradford

"Got a Dyson nothing sucks like it, never had a problem."

I beg to differ madam. There are many profiles on here stateing that the ladies there in possess the ability to suck better than a dyson

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