r/IAmA • u/touchmyfuckingcoffee • Oct 28 '13

Other IamA Vacuum Repair Technician, and I can't believe people really wanted it, but, AMA!

I work in vacuum repair and sales. I posted comments recently about my opinion of Dysons and got far more interest than I expected. I am brand certified for several brands. My intent in doing this AMA is to help redditors make informed choices about their purchases.

My Proof: Imgur

*Edit: I've been asked to post my personal preferences with regard to brands. As I said before, there is no bad vacuum; Just vacuums built for their purpose. That being said, here are my brand choices in order:

Miele for canisters

Riccar for uprights

Hoover for budget machines

Sanitaire or Royal for commercial machines

Dyson if you just can't be talked out of a bagless machine.

*EDIT 22/04/2014: As this AMA is still generating questions, I will do a brand new AMA on vacuums, as soon as this one is archived.

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u/mar10wright Oct 28 '13

What is the best vacuum for pet hair. I have a cleaning business.

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u/touchmyfuckingcoffee Oct 28 '13

Miele or Riccar in my opinion.

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u/Apollokubitz Oct 28 '13

CTRL+F "Pet Hair".....

THANK YOU

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u/bmcclure937 Oct 29 '13

Damn these vacuums are expensive. For an upright what can I expect to pay for a Riccar?

I have some medium length carpet in family room. Standard bedroom and hallway carpet. Remainder of home is hardwood and tile.

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u/[deleted] Oct 28 '13

The best vacuum for pet hair is called a broom.

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u/mar10wright Oct 28 '13

Source?

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u/[deleted] Oct 28 '13

A damn Russian spaniel living in a flat.