Electrolux - UltraSilencer DeepClean (EL7060A, ZUS3940P, etc.)

I’ve become a big fan of Electrolux vacuum cleaners over the years as well. I’ve purchased a few Ultra Silencers for myself (home and mökki) and given some as gifts for family members. A quiet vacuum cleaner is really such a huge improvement compared to old ones, cleaning is no longer that unpleasant task you try to out off. You can actually listen to music or talk with someone while vacuuming.

Had ook ooit zo'n oudje, ding was na een paar decennia veel te luid geworden, maar was altijd bang dat ie nog eens het laminaat eruit zou zuigen. Nu een Electrolux Silencer. NIET KOPEN. zuigkracht is top, geluid is top. Maar tis een ovale buis waaraan steeds vanalles kapot gaat; handvat al 2 keer, laminaat mond en stekker. Goedkope reserve onderdelen kan dus niet, want ovale buis ...

I would really recommend an old Kenmore.  It’s a canister vacuum, you can still buy them new.  However, they show up at goodwill for like 20 bucks.  Replace the bag and filters, clean the roller and you have a really solid machine.  All the attachments are inside the body and it can be stored in a closet or under a bed.  Plus if something happens to it you don’t have to feel bad because it wasn’t super expensive.  Also a Electrolux canister is a great option too.  I will also say a Kirby, but they do take up more space and the hose situation is kinda bizarre.  They are like $1,000 new, but you can get them at the thrift store for like $50 bucks.  Also change the bag and belt on that if you get it.  They are built like a tank so you don’t really need to worry about it getting a little abuse. If you really want something new I think this would work for your situation: https://www.homedepot.com/p/KENMORE-200-Series-Bagged-Canister-Vacuum-Cleaner-BC4002/308593772?MERCH=REC-_-pipsem-_-308593689-_-1-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a Once you get a house/ apartment you can look into a Kirby/Miele/Electrolux.  Just order it on line. Dorms can be a lot on appliances.

I have an Electrolux canister vac for nearly 15yrs. My mom’s had the older model of it for as long as I can remember, probably close to 30 at this point.

Least favorite: Bissell uprights. Every one I've ever used, the end caps for the brush roll has melted. I also find the suction power really lackluster and feel like they scatter more dirt and dust than they actually collect. Rainbow - gigantic pain to use, too high maintenance, and the water is gross AF and messy to deal with Cordless sticks - not powerful enough for my liking, multiple passes to pick everything up and they die too fast. Favorite: Windsor Versamatic, Old school style Electrolux and Kenmore canisters, old school style Hoover uprights, Windsor XP-12. Just good, sturdy, effective machines.