got one that sucks? (or doesn't?)

Toyandgadgetguy · 02-07-2009, 02:13 PM

Yes... of course I'm talking about vacuum cleaners.

I need a new one. So far, we've got it narrowed down to wanting bagless, somewhat lightweight, and with some decent attachments.

Whatcha got?

NickGuy · 02-07-2009, 02:29 PM

no, she wouldnt, damn her.

**Jon Dahl** · 02-07-2009, 02:36 PM

I have Jaws sent to me all the way from California from Scalynx after the flood.

Biofungus · 02-07-2009, 02:54 PM

Weird. My sister just got a new vacuum today. It's still in the box even...

j giar · 02-07-2009, 04:11 PM

My wife spent $280.00 on a Bissell that took a shit on us after a year. The warranties are for nada...because you normally have to pay shipping or take them to a shop for repair and cover labor. By that point you're better off going out and getting a new one. I've heard good things on the Dysons...Just be sure its has a beater bar and you may want to check if it's compatible or recommended for hard surface floors..like tile and hardwood...worse case you do what we did..

This is are current model.

pi0trov · 02-07-2009, 04:31 PM

My wife and I put a Dyson on our wedding registry list, but apparently no one in our family wanted to drop that much cash on a vacuum for us. [sigh]

So we're still using this Hoover, which my wife has had since before we started dating:

**Buckyrig** · 02-07-2009, 05:44 PM

Hardwood floors.

Newt · 02-07-2009, 05:45 PM

Dirt floors. You just sweep out the top layer when it gets funky.

Biofungus · 02-07-2009, 08:57 PM

and eventually you get a step-down living room

Lord Fejj · 02-08-2009, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Dahl

I have Jaws sent to me all the way from California from Scalynx after the flood.

We're talking vacuum cleaners, not sex toys.

We have an old Sears kenmore that's at least 10 years old, still sucking great!

Scaleyinx · 02-08-2009, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Dahl

I have Jaws sent to me all the way from California from Scalynx after the flood.

Indeed you have the better one!

I have JAWS 2.

It just goes to show, that upgrading to the newer model just for the new hepa filter is not always the best idea. It works well as far as cleaning up stuff. It's just the locking mechanism for the cord is lame, making it always fall off.

**Jon Dahl** · 02-08-2009, 08:24 AM

I misspelled your name. "Scaleyinx" is hard to spell. (I don't even know how to pronounce it).

Scaleyinx · 02-08-2009, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Dahl

"Scaleyinx" is hard to spell. (I don't even know how to pronounce it).

Neither do I!

Toyandgadgetguy · 02-08-2009, 07:31 PM

So far, we've got it narrowed down to a couple of them. We're going to go and try them this week.

Biofungus · 02-08-2009, 09:32 PM

We apparently got a Bissel Pet Hair Eraser with "cyclonic action" (better than colonic action, I suppose). Did a really good job on the living room, but I can't vouch for it's longevity.

02-07-2009, 02:13 PM	#1
Toyandgadgetguy Eat your vitamins. Really Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Isle of Long, NY Posts: 8,311	got one that sucks? (or doesn't?) Yes... of course I'm talking about vacuum cleaners. I need a new one. So far, we've got it narrowed down to wanting bagless, somewhat lightweight, and with some decent attachments. Whatcha got?

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Jon Dahl Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lawrence, Kansas Posts: 11,048	I have Jaws sent to me all the way from California from Scalynx after the flood. __________________ 7% How to Kill a Zombie

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02-07-2009, 02:29 PM	#2
NickGuy I miss my daughter Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,896	no, she wouldnt, damn her.

02-07-2009, 02:54 PM	#4
Biofungus Not for your amusement Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Nega-Earth Posts: 22,064	Weird. My sister just got a new vacuum today. It's still in the box even...

02-07-2009, 04:11 PM	#5
j giar Has nothing to add. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 6,002	My wife spent $280.00 on a Bissell that took a shit on us after a year. The warranties are for nada...because you normally have to pay shipping or take them to a shop for repair and cover labor. By that point you're better off going out and getting a new one. I've heard good things on the Dysons...Just be sure its has a beater bar and you may want to check if it's compatible or recommended for hard surface floors..like tile and hardwood...worse case you do what we did.. This is are current model.

02-07-2009, 04:31 PM	#6
pi0trov Peter Foglesong Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,196	My wife and I put a Dyson on our wedding registry list, but apparently no one in our family wanted to drop that much cash on a vacuum for us. [sigh] So we're still using this Hoover, which my wife has had since before we started dating:

02-07-2009, 05:44 PM	#7
Buckyrig I Coulda Had a VH Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Steve Buscemi's Couch Posts: 11,600	Hardwood floors.

02-07-2009, 05:45 PM	#8
Newt Common cold fusion Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: On the mighty Cumberland Posts: 5,164	Dirt floors. You just sweep out the top layer when it gets funky.

02-07-2009, 08:57 PM	#9
Biofungus Not for your amusement Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Nega-Earth Posts: 22,064	and eventually you get a step-down living room

02-08-2009, 07:31 PM	#14
Toyandgadgetguy Eat your vitamins. Really Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Isle of Long, NY Posts: 8,311	So far, we've got it narrowed down to a couple of them. We're going to go and try them this week.

02-08-2009, 09:32 PM	#15
Biofungus Not for your amusement Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Nega-Earth Posts: 22,064	We apparently got a Bissel Pet Hair Eraser with "cyclonic action" (better than colonic action, I suppose). Did a really good job on the living room, but I can't vouch for it's longevity.