closing tag is in template navbar
timefactors watches



TZ-UK Fundraiser
Page 2 of 3 FirstFirst 123 LastLast
Results 51 to 100 of 139

Thread: Vacuum cleaner recommendation

  1. #51
    Two Dysons have conveniently packed up a short time after warranty finishing. On second Miele now. The first Miele lasted I think at least over 10 years, possibly nearly 15 years. To be fair, it had a very tough life and the complete house renovation really killed it with all the dust, plaster and nails it vacuumed up. Recommend Miele.

    When I shopped around for the second one, there are many variations in power and with differing assortment of brush heads etc but all look the same (with exception of colour). I just went for another blue coloured one in the end!

  2. #52
    Master
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Herts
    Posts
    2,165
    Our Miele cylinder is still going strong after two Dyson uprights died. I did manage to repurpose one for diy for a fair while tbh. The G-Tech air ram was quite good at first and then could not cope with the long hair and broke so Costco took that back. We got a Dyson V6 fluffy a couple of months ago. That is really handy but already replaced it once as it stopped charging. So fingers crossed it lives. Any rotary brush seems to get ravelled up with long female hair in my house. But the V6 seems fairly easy to unravel so far.

  3. #53
    My parents bought a rechargeable AEG. Absolute pants. Doesn't make contact with the charger w/o help of a piece of string and a 2 lb kitchen weight and even when fully charged only manages half of their living room rug.

    (Disadvantage of being w/o internet is that they don't read reviews and stuff and just remember when AEG was a 'decent' brand, if it ever was. They've also bought a Swann microwave because it's a 'good make' - we shall see!)

  4. #54
    Craftsman
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Cheshire
    Posts
    820
    Miele Cat & Dog. No question in my mind better than both Dysons we had before it. We have the Dyson handheld to supplement it for daily pick-ups but nothing matches the Miele for suction and it has bags so no nonsense of cleaning it out and leaving dusty residue everywhere which was the real downside of the Dyson.

  5. #55
    Master
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    East Sussex
    Posts
    1,307
    Henry for me all day long.

  6. #56
    Master
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Location
    Warwickshire
    Posts
    2,305
    What are you guys doing to break your Dyson? I'm genuinely interested as we have had them for about 15 years without any issue.

    All they need is the filter cleaning every 2-3 months and they go on and on.

    My only gripe is that the cord is a couple of feet shorter than it used to be which means that instead of doing one floor from one socket I now have to use two different sockets.

  7. #57
    Craftsman hyl1987's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    SE London
    Posts
    403
    I have a wife and 2 young girls so they pretty much shed hair like a dog.

    Borrowed a friend's IRobot roomba and it was wonderful for daily cleaning on wood floor and carpets.

    Just ordered a Xiaomi Robot Vacuum which is supposedly even better.

    Otherwise I currently have an upright vax I use once a week.

    Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk

  8. #58
    Master
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Aberdeen. Scotland
    Posts
    1,591
    Blog Entries
    1
    Totally agree. The Miele C&D is a total weapon.


    Quote Originally Posted by astonandy View Post
    Miele Cat & Dog. No question in my mind better than both Dysons we had before it. We have the Dyson handheld to supplement it for daily pick-ups but nothing matches the Miele for suction and it has bags so no nonsense of cleaning it out and leaving dusty residue everywhere which was the real downside of the Dyson.

  9. #59
    Journeyman
    Join Date
    Sep 2016
    Location
    Widnes Cheshire
    Posts
    175
    Henry all day long, utterly bomb proof, there is a reason nearly all cleaning crews I have ever seen use them. Dyson simply over priced and over hyped, ours fell apart after 3 years. Henry still going strong after 6.

  10. #60
    Gtech

  11. #61
    Craftsman
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    East Riding of Yorkshire
    Posts
    732
    You poor bugger OP, asking a question like that, here of all places.

    Bet you're totally confused.

    Me, I'm a practical guy, like to fix stuff, do it for a living - not vacuums! Dysons meh, very bitty, bit of a faff to fix, on positive side parts available everywhere and easy to get second-hand ones.

    Then someone locally asked me to fix her Sebo: her son, 16, lovely kid but has learning difficulties, had taken apart down to the last nut and bolt, I kid you not. Apparently it stopped working so he decided to take it apart. Well, I'd never even heard of Sebo. What a revelation. An item actually designed to be fixed. Easily. Once I found an exploded parts list to match my actual exploded Sebo. Found it was the mains cable as it went into the unit.
    Anyhow, long and short of it, I'm a convert. An evangelist even. Threw wifey's horrible Dyson out to the garage, bought Sebo.

    So easy to maintain. Just my five-penno'th.

    Good luck!


    Barry

  12. #62
    Quote Originally Posted by pingu View Post
    Henry all day long, utterly bomb proof, there is a reason nearly all cleaning crews I have ever seen use them. Dyson simply over priced and over hyped, ours fell apart after 3 years. Henry still going strong after 6.
    +1.

    In the highly unlikely event you'll need to, Henry's are also easy & cheap to fix. I changed a PCB on an old one as it only worked on one speed. £15.00 delivered off eb*y for a PCB, undid 7 screws & 4 spade connectors - sorted.

    I am crap at DIY & anything like that but it was so easy & straightforward it felt like working on an old car/machine.

    Plus the way they look makes you smile :-)

  13. #63
    Craftsman
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Location
    Amersham, Bucks
    Posts
    598
    +1 for Henry. Only downside is it is relatively heavy/bulky.

  14. #64
    Craftsman
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Cheshire
    Posts
    256
    Quote Originally Posted by geoffcotton View Post
    Totally agree. The Miele C&D is a total weapon.
    Another vote for Miele from me. Far better than every Dyson we've ever owned. So simple yet so efficient - just a good old fashioned vacuum cleaner, but one which will last for years and has extraordinary suction power.

  15. #65
    Craftsman
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    London
    Posts
    808
    Henry if you don't have thick carpets. Miele if you do. I use the Miele now.

    - - - Updated - - -

    Henry if you don't have thick carpets. Miele if you do. I use the Miele now.

  16. #66
    I'm sick of my Dyson Ball taking chunks out of door frames and banisters and read about the Sebo Airbelt. Tomorrow I've got an E1 coming which will be my first non Dyson, and even though it's bagged it must be much easier to empty than current Dyson's are.

  17. #67
    Journeyman
    Join Date
    May 2013
    Location
    UK
    Posts
    247
    We had a Miele Cat and Dog, great vacuum

    managed to sell it after around 6 years of heavy use and got a decent amount for it.

    now we have a Henry, its just as good, cheaper to buy, cheaper parts and is a work horse.

  18. #68
    had a Sebo for 10/15 years (can't remember exactly) it worked well and I was impressed how easily it came apart for routine cleaning/maintenance - bags/filters/brushes, etc. When it did fail I thought it had provided good service and I made no attempt to fix it(looking a bit old and something wrong in the electrics) so bought another - which we've had for 5/6 years with no problems.

    Both the same design, upright - nozzle pulls out on a flexible, and extendable hose, for corners/limited access/curtains tops of stuff etc. We have a hose extension so you can do the entire stairs leaving the main unit at the top/bottom. Finally, it will lay 'flat' and go right under our traditional beds

  19. #69
    Quote Originally Posted by bonzo697 View Post
    I'm sick of my Dyson Ball taking chunks out of door frames and banisters and read about the Sebo Airbelt. Tomorrow I've got a Sebo E1 coming which will be my first non Dyson, and even though it's bagged it must be much easier to empty than current Dyson's are.
    I can't believe the power of this thing. I got the 1200 watt version and I had to turn the suction down as I could barely push it on carpet.

  20. #70
    Master yumma's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2014
    Location
    Chelmsford, UK
    Posts
    2,983
    One choice... Sebo. Awesome vacuums.

  21. #71
    Master
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    Winchester
    Posts
    2,197
    Quote Originally Posted by yumma View Post
    One choice... Sebo. Awesome vacuums.
    Totally agree - ugly to look at but super reliable and great performers

  22. #72
    Craftsman
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    London
    Posts
    259
    I'm not an expert but my father in law owns a white goods shop and he insists I have a Sebo.


    Sent from my iPhone using TZ-UK mobile app

  23. #73
    Just pick one in pretty colours, nothing to choose between technically as they all suck.
    "Bite my shiny metal ass."
    - Bender Bending Rodríguez

  24. #74
    Master
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    East Sussex
    Posts
    1,307
    I do like Sebo but I want for a Henry. A little heavy but a great vacumn cleaner. I think the watch equivalent would be a Seiko!

  25. #75
    Craftsman
    Join Date
    Jul 2016
    Location
    Scotland
    Posts
    522
    Another for Henry, Dyson seem to going backwards these days

  26. #76
    The Miele Cat & Dog is half price at Argos (£130) - might be handy with xmas around the corner!

  27. #77
    Craftsman
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    London
    Posts
    945
    Quote Originally Posted by Rod View Post
    Sebo here too... brilliant cleaner.
    Sebo -21 years old and still going strong.

  28. #78
    Craftsman
    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Location
    Spain
    Posts
    486
    Does anyone have experience with the AEG CX7 Animal? Does that Brushroll Clean technology actually work?

  29. #79
    Master
    Join Date
    Aug 2012
    Location
    UK
    Posts
    3,051
    Blog Entries
    2
    We use the shark nv680. Really impressed with it.

    They are usually about £150 in costco

  30. #80
    Craftsman
    Join Date
    Mar 2017
    Location
    West Midlands
    Posts
    571
    Miele here too, had ours years and years and just works very well.... According to the wife

  31. #81
    Craftsman
    Join Date
    Apr 2016
    Location
    Maidenhead
    Posts
    322
    Sebo

    Sent from my YOGA Tablet 2-1050F using TZ-UK mobile app

  32. #82
    Master yumma's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2014
    Location
    Chelmsford, UK
    Posts
    2,983
    Sebo 100%

  33. #83
    Will SEBO 1100W machines be banned under EU regulations out today.

    Vacuum cleaners using more than 900 watts and emitting more than 80 decibels will be banned when stocks run out
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41119355.

    Does that mean >900W AND >80 dB or just one of those will mean a ban. Still on SEBO website, or have they got massive stocks?

  34. #84
    I've got a 1200 watt Sebo and it's way quieter than the screaming banshee Dyson it replaced. The power is also variable so perhaps that's their workaround.

  35. #85
    Master
    Join Date
    Jun 2014
    Location
    Driffield, UK
    Posts
    3,122
    Quote Originally Posted by Kingstepper View Post
    Will SEBO 1100W machines be banned under EU regulations out today.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41119355.

    Does that mean >900W AND >80 dB or just one of those will mean a ban. Still on SEBO website, or have they got massive stocks?
    It's up there with low power toasters! So if the vacuum takes 10% less power but takes 10% longer to clean then nett effect is the same. Some of these EU regulations really are twonk! As I say like the toasters. Less energy going into the bread and it simply takes longer to cook. Actually for toast is worse than that because the lower heat for longer means the middle of the bread ends up being cooked so it takes longer and the toast is totally dry!

    I would think it's whilst stocks last so get in there quick!

    PS all in agreement for the 80dB noise level. You need ear defenders when using a Dyson!

  36. #86
    Quote Originally Posted by solwisesteve View Post
    It's up there with low power toasters! So if the vacuum takes 10% less power but takes 10% longer to clean then nett effect is the same. Some of these EU regulations really are twonk! As I say like the toasters. Less energy going into the bread and it simply takes longer to cook. Actually for toast is worse than that because the lower heat for longer means the middle of the bread ends up being cooked so it takes longer and the toast is totally dry!
    It's not really the same as a toaster. Suction can vary enormously with the same power motor. Much lesser difference with a toaster where probably 99% of power produces heat (and minor differences in how that is directed).

  37. #87
    Craftsman PJdB's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Surrey
    Posts
    570
    I've been really happy with my Dyson - it's been working for years, is intuitive and easy to handle and picks up a lot, - I had a Vax before this and the motor blew

  38. #88
    Grand Master thieuster's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    GMT+1
    Posts
    11,749
    Blog Entries
    8
    Not mentioned here: Nilfisk. Perhaps not so big in the UK? Very big on the continent. Nilfisk and Henry are more or less the same, quality wise. Our Nilfisk is much better than our Miele (upstairs, lino on the floor). We even haul the Nilfisk upstairs to do the job!

    Menno

  39. #89
    Craftsman
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    Herts
    Posts
    617
    We had a Dyson DC07 Pet for over 10 years.

    It was generally a great machine until the final year, when it started to overheat and cut itself out. We would continually clean the filters and get it serviced, but it had to go.

    We had one of the Dyson hand held pet machines at the same time, but it was awful. Had to have many parts replaced, the battery would never charge and it would cut out when used at anything but horizontal.

    As a result, when we replaced the DC07 this year, we went for a different brand.

    We looked at both Miele and Sebo, but the Sebo stood out by a mile. We ended up with the X4 eco Pet machine from AO who price matched a cracking deal from somewhere, so it was less than £200.

    Overall, it is excellent. Ours gets used 2-3 times a day and the cleaning power is great. It will easily pull itself along by the suction alone.

    It has a suction powered pet attachment and separate extension hose for the stairs. It is a bagged machine, but I don't mind that. The machine also auto levels based on the height of the floor surface.

    The only issue is it's stability. It will often tip over when cleaning the stairs or if using the main hose attachment. I've had it crack my head a few times. It's all due to the shape of the base plate and the auto height adjuster.

    All in though, I'd strongly recommend it.

  40. #90
    Craftsman
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    London
    Posts
    675
    I sold my vacuum at the Boot Sale this weekend , it was just collecting dust ..

  41. #91

    Sebo Warranty

    Yesterday my Sebo E1 fell down one carpeted step and the rear wheel shattered. I've spent most of the day arguing with Sebo UK about warranty cover and they refuse to accept that a two month old machine should be more durable. I've now got to pay shipping each way plus parts - as a gesture they won't charge labour. When I asked about being supplied with the parts to repair it myself they said as I would need to open the case this would invalidate the warranty. If the part had been more readily available I would have taken the chance, but for now it looks like a £40-60 charge to replace a £14 part.
    Last edited by bonzo697; 4th September 2017 at 15:55.

  42. #92
    Which sebo would you all recommend?

    What are the differences?
    Last edited by ernestrome; 4th September 2017 at 17:12.

  43. #93
    Master
    Join Date
    Apr 2016
    Location
    London
    Posts
    1,369
    Quote Originally Posted by ernestrome View Post
    Which sebo would you all recommend?

    What are the differences?
    Another vote for Sebo. We have the "Automatic X1.1 ECO Vacuum Cleaner - 1100 W" model for 2 years now and can't fault it except that it is a bit heavy but that's because it is heavy duty. Previous ones, Vax and others didn't last very long and were a constant pain.

    Don't know the differences between various models but I do know the fundamentals and design have not changed much (if at all) for many years.

  44. #94
    Craftsman
    Join Date
    Oct 2015
    Location
    UK
    Posts
    489
    Big fan of the dyson handhelds

    Sent from my VFD 900 using TZ-UK mobile app

  45. #95
    Master seffrican's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2012
    Location
    Europe
    Posts
    2,471
    Blog Entries
    1
    Quote Originally Posted by thieuster View Post
    Not mentioned here: Nilfisk. Perhaps not so big in the UK? Very big on the continent. Nilfisk and Henry are more or less the same, quality wise. Our Nilfisk is much better than our Miele (upstairs, lino on the floor). We even haul the Nilfisk upstairs to do the job!
    I inherited my Dad's Nilfisk, which he bought in the 1960's. (I recall sticking a label on it that said R2D2 after seeing the original Star Wars.)

    It's still working just fine. And you can still get all the spares for it from Nilfisk.

    Also, on topic for TZ-UK. You people need to talk about the residuals!!!(*)

  46. #96
    Master
    Join Date
    Apr 2016
    Location
    London
    Posts
    1,369
    Quote Originally Posted by seffrican View Post
    Also, on topic for TZ-UK. You people need to talk about the residuals!!!(*)
    Not interested in the residuals but I was not happy about Amazon keeping all the polystyrene from my Sebo packaging for 2 years. Now only 10 days to go until I get it back!

  47. #97
    Master yumma's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2014
    Location
    Chelmsford, UK
    Posts
    2,983
    Quote Originally Posted by ernestrome View Post
    Which sebo would you all recommend?

    What are the differences?
    Mines a Sebo X4 Extra 1100W - It's brilliant and been faultless in the 8+ years I reckon I have owned it. I also have a Miele cat and dog vacuum which we leave upstairs, but I prefer the Sebo by a considerable margin.

  48. #98
    Craftsman Byron's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2012
    Location
    Hampshire
    Posts
    540
    never even heard of Sebo until this thread popped up. got a fairly vast vacuum collection;

    G-Tech air ram for a quick run around the house.
    Dyson cordless for covings, skirting
    Henry for the car and garage
    Dyson upright for very edges of rooms as G-tech isnt great in that respect.

  49. #99
    Craftsman
    Join Date
    Dec 2013
    Location
    Scotland
    Posts
    823
    We bought our second Dyson a year ago and had loads of issues with bits breaking. It felt flimsy in comparison to the heavier 'old style' model, although the suction was a little better. Their customer service was excellent in terms of replacing parts or sending out an engineer but I eventually had enough and made a formal complaint. They only replaced the machine for their top of the range model with a full warranty! My faith was restored and this one has been flawless....then again, you'd expect it to be at over £500!!

  50. #100
    Deleted
    Last edited by Analogue; 11th September 2017 at 02:29.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Do Not Sell My Personal Information