Prima Power Team with Full-Size Nozzle (R50FSN.2)
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Reddit Reviews
georgecm12I had a Riccar Prima canister. Worst vacuum I've ever used. Stupid thing self-destructed on me. Ended up scrapping it and getting a Sebo Felix, and never been happier.
Mushrooms24711Yeah, when I moved to another state last year I left the $80 upright with my roommate because she has carpet and my new house doesn’t. And that meant I could justify buying a new Riccar canister. They’re both quiet and lightweight, easy to maneuver. And yes, the new canister was $$$.
Lucky_Guess4079See a local dealer. If they are too far, check Riccar on the web then hit me back. Riccar is best by far. BAGGED ONLY.
Riccar? That’s in my top 3.
Real vacuum dealerships will not sell Dyson any longer. Many other traditional brands either because those companies have decided to produce in Asia and change designs super fast. It is the OPPOSITE of sustainability, it is planned obsolescence at an incredible level. Vacs should not be bought online and a big box stores, these machines do not clean carpet/air, are designed to fail, can’t be serviced and are literal fire hazards. Man the stories I can tell you about “brand new” machines. Most were manufactured years before they reached the consumer. CAVEAT EMPTOR. Dealerships sell quality machines, built to last, serviceable, at great competitive prices, with warranties that do not cost extra. You can’t find service like that anywhere! Find a dealer and buy Riccar or Sebo.
Never consider Shark. Bagged is best. Riccar is top of the line if you’re willing to spend. See a local dealer.
I speak from experience. I experience many vacs daily. Bagless all leak. The brush rolls are weak at best. Shark puts out models with no or very little support. The bagless vacs are designed to be replaced in 5 years. Bagged especially Riccar and Sebo are designed to last 20 years and create a MUCH cleaner space than any bagless. Shark and all bagless can afford advertising and reviews because it costs nothing to make the trash they sell. See a local dealer, learn what it takes to be a real vacuum.
AlternativeHeight117Riccar. Boo to all canisters because they are clunky… cord, canister, hose. Ugh!
cantwalkintheshadowsOh man i use a riccar for one of my buildings but the thing's been broken for 3 weeks now 😭
CorinamI have the Miele C3. You won’t be disappointed! This was my second Miele vacuum - I wanted to have one for the basement and another for the main floor. Absolutely buy it for life! I bought a Riccar vacuum in 1998 but sent it with my son to college 4 years ago but it is still going strong. Make sure to take it in for service periodically. I pay about $100 for service in the US. I just had the brush rotor replaced on my 2008 Miele upright and it made a world of difference!
DoomedRUsRiccar for carpet, Dyson V8 for the rest of life. Guaranteed.
drewb870Riccar or Miele. I've had both, currently have a Miele, and once you step into this range of vacuums you typically won't be satisfied with lower end models abilities. Amazing suction, independently powered brush heads, multi-stage HEPA filtration, etc. Not sure what model the other user that had Miele had, but mine is super well built, but that's expected when spending $1200+ on a vacuum.
