Crap... I need a New Vacuum - Page 1

Well my 20 year old Electrolux just expired for good.

It's been an awesome machine but the new ones are $2,100 and I just can't justify paying that much for a vacuum.

Soooo......what brand of vacuum would you recommend? 

Has anyone tried the Dyson?

I have had one since 2003-2004, it works great =)

I have 2 dysons, one older "animal" and one newer one with the ball. I liken them both. I can't say the animal is any better then the other less expensive, but then, I use it in a smaller house we own.

Here are some links to threads you may (or may not) find helpful in researching vacuums.  At the very least they should get you started!
-zmod


http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/german_shepherd_dog/bulletins.read?mnr=475422

http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/german_shepherd_dog/bulletins.read?mnr=75882

http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/german_shepherd_dog/bulletins.read?mnr=376095#376102

http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/german_shepherd_dog/bulletins.read?mnr=248939

This thread sucks!

I'm a sucker for attachments, get that pet grooming tool!    (I bought the Sebo, though, check it out, very nice...)

 GET A HYLA. I THINK THATS THE NAME. NAMED AFTER A FROG FROM THE EVERGLADES.
 THIS THIN IS TERRIFIC. NO FILTERS TO CHANGE. NO BLOW OUT TINY DUST PARTICLES. NO DOGGIE SMELL FROM THE EXHAUST. IT FILTERS THROUGH WATER AND THERE IS NO BLOWOUT SMELL.
 WE DID A FAVOR FOR A FRIEND . MY WIFE IS A CLEAN, CLEAN FANATIC. SHE HAS 2 VACS. I KNOW ONE IS A ELECTRO LUX AND THE OTHER BELONGED TO MY MOTHER.
 MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT. HE SHOWED US HOW DIRTY OUR CARPET AND HARWOOD FLOORS WERE.
 MY WIFE COULD NOT BELIEVE IT I WAS TOTALLY SHOCKED!!!
 I HAVE ALLEGRIES AND THEY HAVE GONE AWAY IN THE HOUSE.
 EVER WONDER WHERE ALL THAT DUST COMES FROM? MOST OF IT COMES FROM YOUR VAC.
 THE SALESMAN DOESEN'T HAVE TO BE A GOOD SALESMAN TO SEEL YOU ON THIS MACHINE. THE MACHINE SEELS ITSELF. YOU JUST HAVE TO SEE IT WORK TO BELIEVE HOW GOOD IT IS.