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Canister vacuum recommendations?

northcarolina
13 years ago

Hi -- we need a new vac; our new dog is blowing her coat and I can't keep up with it by sweeping (I don't like our old vacs enough to want to use them more than a broom). I'm seeing a lot of recs for Miele, and CR has been recommending Kenmore for a long time, but I can't find a good comparison between the two brands. Any suggestions, not just those brands but others as well?

* Bagged canister preferred and needs to reach under furniture easily

* Replacement bags readily available and inexpensive (would like to get them at the grocery store; otherwise I am prone to get annoyed and go back to the broom)

* We have HW everywhere except a couple of area rugs (but they do need vacumming too)

* TONS of short pet hair, including on drapes

* People in house with allergies -- perhaps a HEPA filter?

* Convenient attachment changes so I can vacuum the drapes as I go

* Quiet operation (the noise is one reason I don't like my old vacuums)

* Long, retractable cord

* Lightweight is a plus

* Willing to spend up to, say, $350-400 for one that'll last a long time -- also very willing to buy a $50 one if it'll work well [grin]

Thanks!

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