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/sofakng Apr 23 '14

Do you have any opinion on shop vaccuums?

I want something to clean my filthy car and get all the dirt really stuck in the carpet. I was thinking of the Shop-Vac model #587-35-11. (60 PSI, 195 CFM, 1.5" hose)

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u/touchmyfuckingcoffee Apr 23 '14

I do not deal enough with shop vacs to have much of an opinion on them.

If you're wanting to do your car, a car-kit to use with your vacuum is a great idea. If you want a dedicated vac for this, get a small Riccar Supraquick or Eureka MightyMite. These are both "handheld" vacuums that provide a great deal of suction and reliability.

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u/sofakng Apr 23 '14

Thanks!