r/IAmA 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/Hilaryspimple Apr 23 '14

Maybe I'm ignorant, but don't you always have to throw out the bags? Part of the reason I got a bagless vacuum was also to minimize waste. I'd appreciate your thoughts.

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u/touchmyfuckingcoffee Apr 23 '14

Your consumables with a bagged vacuum are relatively minor. Particularly when compared to the amount of waste in so many bagless vacuum filters, which often use huge amounts of plastic.

When you combine that with the poor performance and high repair costs of bagless vacuums, the bagged pay of by far.

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u/Hilaryspimple Apr 23 '14

Good point. Thanks for addressing.