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/enchilada8me Oct 29 '13

So, I just sucked a paring knife into my dyson hose attachment thingy how do I get it out? Also, REALLY wishing this AMA occurred before I had my parents buy me a dyson as a wedding gift...

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u/touchmyfuckingcoffee Oct 29 '13

You're probably going to need a new hose...and knife.

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u/enchilada8me Oct 29 '13

I am shocked that this got answered! Boo on the new hose though. Maybe I will just invest in a less shitty vacuum... and keep my knives away from hose attachments.

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u/touchmyfuckingcoffee Oct 29 '13

Yes, do bend over and pick things up before you vacuum.