dont know how many vacumming experts we have on ida but my wife is wanting a new one. we have only ever had elcheapos and she wants to spend the money on a good one. maybe an oreck or a dyson but dont really know for sure. any suggestions. we have 2 dogs so lots of dog hair.
Stay away from the oreck, Everyone I know that has a Dyson raves about them. Of corse the Kerby is top of the line also.
We keep a lab in the house and the oreck XL does a hell of a job. Light weight too.
rainbow is what we use for what it cost it should suck the carpet off the floor 
See my sister had a Oreck XL they paid $300 something for it . They cound not stand the thing, and sold it on Craigs list.
Type in Vacuum cleaner ratings on Google, you will be surprised at the list and prices of the best rated.
We have a Dyson, the animal is the model. All I can say is WOW. It is a GREAT machine. The better half said it was not working right so I pull it apart and I found a ballpoint pen 
A 4 inch wood screw and two golf tees
The one thing that I really like is how easy it is to totally strip down and reassemble
Spendy YES, would I do it again? In a heartbeat!!
Ron
get a filter queen, its about 1500$ but itll be the last one u buy…
Consumer Reports ranks the best as:
1. Kenmore (Sears) Progressive with Direct Drive #35922
2. Hoover Windtunnel 2 U8311-900
3. Eureka boss Smart Vac Ultra 4870
None of the Dyson’s ranked well at all with CR.
Dyson hands down. I work at Best Buy and these babies are the best!!
As a Kirby dealer/distributor for 6 years….if you have a demonstration and know how to use one, it’s the best by for the money…and lightest to carry too. Literally will suck up a 16 lbs bowling ball. With the guarenteed reconditioning price it will be you last vacuum you’ll ever buy.
However, some people for some reason I can’t understand like the Oreks that clean the top of the carpeting only. If that’s you…then get a Simplicity (sp). Same vac…less cash.
Call the Vacuum Hutch in Hutchinson, ask for Lee or Sharon. Lowest prices around…as long as you don’t mention my name. They ship too.
Our DYSON is awesome!!!!! Never seen anything with that much suction 
A little spendy but well worth it and also a great warranty!! 
I bought the Dyson for the wife last year 
It works awesome, now all I have to do is talk her into using it 
Went to all wood floors so we don’t need a vacumm anymore 
Gota dyson, love it, hands down the best vaccum I’ve owned, yeah there is a lot of hype, all of it well deserved, our carpet never felt so good and clean.
Watch for a 20% off bed, bath and beyond coupon, we save 20% on ours ($100) That was the cheapist way to get on 6 months ago.
We have had our Rainbow for three years now and it is still going strong. I have two labs and two cats in the house and that thing sucks ALL the hair and dust out of the carpet. YOu cant beat the water filtration system that thing uses. Yes it is pricey, but it is the last vacuum you will EVER have to buy.
I would have to agree on the Dysons also! We have one lab in the house, big old hairy monster that sheds constantly, and the Dyson animal is great!
We also have a Dyson that we use for cleaning the bar. That thing sucks up more popcorn and random things that a vacuum shouldn’t and keeps on going.
Dyson comes with a 5 year service plan, we recently had to send the one we use at the bar in for service. Got it back in 2 weeks all fixed and cleaned and back in action, cost me $0!
Now if you have some extra cash, and really want to impress the wife, I bought mine a Roomba this year. I use it for the hardwood/no carpeted areas where the dog roams. Just set up the invisible walls that comes with the unit, turn it on, and walk away! Little thing works really well.
Jami
The absolute best vacuum cleaner, is what they used to call Electrolux. They sold the name but the are now Aerus Electrolux. I have sold them for years. But not any more. My favorate is the central vac. I still install those. You will never need another vacumm cleaner again.
I have a Kenmore canister that is 26 years old. Received it from my parents for a wedding present. Outlasted husband # 1 and is still going strong…hard to buy bags for at this age though….
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