Vacuum Cleaners

[Coldicote]

I need a new vacuum cleaner, preferably upright and light weight. All the adverts I have seen so far are for the bagless kind. I used to have one with a so-called Hepa filter but didn't like it because it was a devil to empty and keep clean, so I'd consider going back to the bagged kind. Comments for or against would be appreciated. Is there such a thing as a bagless vac that is easy to empty without making a horrid dusty mess?

[albaqwerty]

We've got an Electrolux Velocity 1700W bagless upright. It's ok.

[albaqwerty]

It's not really lightweight tho.

[ummmm]

I've got an upright Dyson. Very easy to empty.

[RATTER15]

We alway's go Dyson, easy to clean and home repairs are simple.

[heathfield]

Chatting with an aquaintance who works for an electrical retailer, he reckons from his experience that, on average, a bagged vacuum cleaner will last twice as long as a bagless.

[Grandma_Yiddo]

Dyson upright every time for me.

[firewatch]

I have a vax bagless, best hoover i have ever owned,however i would LOVE a dyson, i love my friends one and its lightweight.

[nungate]

Not boasting but I have two dysons (it's a long story) and I wouldn't be without them, and the customer service is excellent. When or if something goes wrong with them you pay a flat fee - seems expensive at the time - but whatever the cause of the problem it costs nothing more, all parts are included in the fee.

[mjwman]

Funny that. The folk that mention Dysons mention repairs. A decent vacuum should not need repair. Meiele and Bosch for instance tend to go on forever.
I hear so many Dyson owners talking repair.

[ladybirder]

Big Up for Miele.

[Coldicote]

Many thanks for all these comments. I still haven’t decided but am considering a Hoover PU2110 (bagged upright) with various ‘on board’ attachments. It sounds good and can be seen on many websites. Interesting to know if anyone has one of these.

[masma]

I've recently bought a Morphy Richards Never Losses Suction upright a month ago, was a bit sceptical as it was so cheap. It's proved to be fantastic!
Much better, IMO, than the Dyson.

[dennisb66]

Vax U91-MA-B Air Multicyclonic Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner weights less than 6kg. A friend has one and thinks it's great.I personally believe that bagless are the best.

[murraymints]

dyson upright for me too !

[dennisb66]

I have had a Dyson for years,but its heavy and carrying it upstairs is a pain at my age.

[Ann]

Absolutely! we have just bought an amazing bagless one, a Morphy Richards Lift away Family & Pets at just over £100 from Argos 2 months ago, now you can get for £90 online
http://www.google.co....sqi=2&ved=0CHQQ8wIwAg
Can really recommend this, it's suction is just amazing, better than my friend's expensive top-of-range Dyson!

[dennisb66]

Forgot to add that I am considering the Vax U91.

[vodkancoke]

I have a Karcher upright vacuum cleaner. It's been the best vacuum I have ever had. My Mum has 2, one for downstairs and one for upstairs because they can be on the heavy side. They also use bags. I had a bagless Hoover for the shop....never again! Useless things in my opinion!