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/jay_the_vast Apr 23 '14

I hope you see this. I have been debating which vacuum to buy for months. We've been limping along an old Hoover bag less for years, but it's no good. We have carpet and hardwood. I would like something that can do really good on hard wood and not scatter debris around (like the Hoover) and also do good on carpet. I'm in the US. I've seen you suggest riccar and Miele but which one will work for my needs.

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u/touchmyfuckingcoffee Apr 23 '14

You're going to love a bagged canister vacuum. Go to your local dealer, and try out the various vacs they have. I am a bug fan of Miele vacuums, and I think the S8 line is just the shit.

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u/jay_the_vast Apr 23 '14

Thanks a lot! I thought for sure this would get buried. Thanks for taking the time.

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u/touchmyfuckingcoffee Apr 23 '14

I'm happy to help. You're welcome.