i have a Miele and it was $600 back in 2003ish. I agree that the parts are solid; however, mine now overheats after 10 minutes of use. It is not going to last 20 yrs.
i have a Miele and it was $600 back in 2003ish. I agree that the parts are solid; however, mine now overheats after 10 minutes of use. It is not going to last 20 yrs.
some clarification wrote:
Star wrote:Most people don't display their vacuum cleaners for others to see.
How are others going to know they have this so they can rise in social status?
It's not only about how others will perceive them, but how having nice, expensive things makes them feel about themselves (without the approval of others). Star makes a good point, but self-worth is a two lane road.
This is definitely true.
But, to answer Star's question - they don't have to display it. They talk about it, and tell others about having bought it, or owning it. I haven't personally seen a ton of the expensive stuff I know people own. I know (and others do too) because they try to brag about it.
The ironic thing about the OP's premise is that he seems to be suggesting that $650 vacuum cleaners are a symptom of modern excess, when in reality, $650 adjusted for inflation is not all that expensive compared to vacuum cleaners decades ago. If the question is, "why do people invest in quality vacuum cleaners?" then it really depends on circumstances. If you have one area rug in a one-bedroom apartment, vacuuming is not a very big deal. If you have 3500 square feet, wall-to-wall, kids, and pets, then a good vacuum cleaner will make life considerably easier.
I have a Dyson, and I'm not a huge fan. It picks up a lot, but the build quality is low. After a couple of years of use, pieces don't click together very well (all plastic). The brush doesn't always engage automatically either. Sometimes I have to flip the switch back and forth before it starts going.
My parents have a Miele and they love it. I was worried I'd have to change the bag all the time because I have a dog.
I had a Shark before the Dyson, or rather I should say I had 3 Sharks, because they kept breaking and getting replaced under warranty. I don't know if the model I had was defectively designed, but they were absolute garbage. Every one broke in different ways, too. I got sick of replacing it all the time and switched to the Dyson. It's going on 8 years now, which I guess is a long time by modern standards, but my older sister is still using my mom's Electrolux from the 80s, so I guess that was a solid investment.
mr cleannnn wrote:
I have this Dyson and I love it:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HNUFIBQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00HNUFIBQ&linkCode=as2&tag=mitteaddic-20&linkId=6YUOMI7LPITZDOVI">Dyson DC65 Multi Floor Upright Vacuum Cleaner
That's one of models I own. Bought the dusting brush and the mattress tool to go with it. The latter is amazing with picking up dog hair off the bed and couch.
Even a dyson needs maintenance, and parts are all replaceable. They're not difficult to work on.
why are you gays talking about vacuum cleaners? Next this message board will turn into does anyone knit their own clothing and should I wear skinny jeans.
We have three kids and a golden retriever, as well as most of our house upstairs and down being carpeted. We have burned through five $100-200 vacuums in the past 23 years that didn't do such a great job in the first place. I was skeptical of the Dyson hype, until we got one last year (and fyi, we got a mid priced one for $300). It is a workhorse and lightweight compared to our old ones. I am a believer!!
NHRRe wrote:
oiurt wrote:No matter how much I made, I'd never spend $3000 on a bike or $2500 on golf clubs or $40k on a car. I have spent $70 on running shoes and they lasted me a year. I think I can budget $70 a year on running shoes.
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One pair of running shoes lasted you a whole year? When most shoes are said to last between 400 and 700 miles, before the midsole is worn out. So, this begs the question of how many mpw do you run? 10? 12?
I'm not talking about shoes that you still use for mowing the grass.
They are "said to", that doesn't make it true.
I get about two years out of each pair and then rotate them for at least seven additional years.
oiurt wrote:
No matter how much I made, I'd never spend $3000 on a bike or $2500 on golf clubs or $40k on a car. I have spent $70 on running shoes and they lasted me a year. I think I can budget $70 a year on running shoes.
Why do some people pretend being cheap is a virtue? If you have expendable money, who gives a fvck what you spend your money on, as long as it doesn't infringe on other people?
I have a rich friend that spent $100k on a Jeep that he uses 1-2 weekends each year. Why would someone EVER spend $100k on a freaking jeep? Because they can.
If you've ever eaten anything except top ramen, you are as "bad" as someone that spends $3k on a bike, $2.5k on golf clubs, or $40k on a car.
Concientious Objector wrote:
I own 2 dysons.
You do need to clean/replace the pre and post filters every now and then to maintain the out of the box performance.
We got fed up generally with bagless for this reason. Emptying, cleaning, etc is really gross. And the filters are expensive.
Happy to be back to a bagged Eureka. No dust, no mess, works just as well. ALL the dirt is in the bag and I don't have to deal with the clogged up, hair wrapped, dust encased filter anymore. I used to take it to the woods behind our house and bang the dumb thing on a tree for 5 minutes to get the dust out of it. Bleechh. Done. Never again.
UsedToBeKnowItAll wrote:
oiurt wrote:No matter how much I made, I'd never spend $3000 on a bike or $2500 on golf clubs or $40k on a car. I have spent $70 on running shoes and they lasted me a year. I think I can budget $70 a year on running shoes.
Why do some people pretend being cheap is a virtue? If you have expendable money, who gives a fvck what you spend your money on, as long as it doesn't infringe on other people?
I have a rich friend that spent $100k on a Jeep that he uses 1-2 weekends each year. Why would someone EVER spend $100k on a freaking jeep? Because they can.
If you've ever eaten anything except top ramen, you are as "bad" as someone that spends $3k on a bike, $2.5k on golf clubs, or $40k on a car.
THANK YOU.
I completely agree with you. You don't need to spend 650$ when you can get the best vacuum for under 150$ at https://bestvacuum.reviews/best-vacuum-150/ I believe that it would be the perfect choice for a lot of people.
Or better, you can spend $400 on robot vacuum like samsung/ xiaomi
I can't tell about Dyson, but I would spend $650 on a vacuum cleaner. You buy it for years, and the better cleaner is, the easier cleaning will be. Personally I chose a Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner as I don't have much time for cleaning. By the way, some iRobots are more exensive than $650, but they are worth it. If you are interested and want to find out more information, I recommend to take a look at the article on https://smartercomputingblog.com/roomba-690-vs-890/. I hope, it will persuade you that such cleaners are great!
"I gave my wife Roomba as a gift for her birthday. She loves it so much that we got one more. Very worth the investment. Set it and forget it. Our routine is that the last one out of the house in the morning turns it on as they leave. If you need more info on robot vacuum cleaners, check out this resource
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gt7683 wrote:
Or better, you can spend $400 on robot vacuum like samsung/ xiaomi
I don't worry about this crap. Consuela comes in once a week and cleans and vacuums. Pedro does the yard. I'm an SJW doing my part in supporting the illegal immigrant community.
bro science wrote:
have you ever used a kirby? most overbuilt, ridiculous vacuum ever. well worth it though.
My wife bought one last year. It is a bit heavy and takes some getting used to but the thing is really incredible in terms of suction and versatility. At $1500 it better be the last vacuum she ever buys!
nice discussion is going on, it is really helpful. thanks alot for your suggestions
this topic will be helpful for everyone, thanks alot for this.
I trust Miele vacuums.
Personally I don't like the Dyson's.