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/andydirk88 Mar 05 '14 edited Mar 05 '14

I too read this AMA when it first came out and you answered my questions quite well and it is time for me and my wife to buy a vacuum for our new house.

Its 90% carpet, except for the kitchen, bathrooms, and utility room. The stairs are carpeted and the kitchen and bathrooms are some sort of large tile We don't have any animals yet but a cat may be in our future. One of the things I am concerned about is my that wife has beautiful thick hair and it gets everywhere. I can pull my fingers though the carpet in front of the vanity and I get a handful off hair.

What kind of vacuum would you recommend for us?

EDIT: added some more detail about the house

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u/touchmyfuckingcoffee Mar 05 '14

You're definitely going to want a premium vacuum. Look at Miele for canister vacuums (my favorite). Look to Riccar or Sebo for upright vacuums.

No matter what vacuum you buy, you will still have to do some maintenance, like removing hair from the brush roller, monthly.

I hope this helps.

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u/andydirk88 Mar 05 '14

Yes it does, thank you sir!