Riccar

Prima Straight Suction with Turbo Nozzle (R50SS.2)

Riccar Prima Straight Suction with Turbo Nozzle (R50SS.2)

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Sentiment score33% positive
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Last updated: Apr 17, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit Icongeorgecm12
6 months ago

I 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.

Reddit IconMushrooms24711
4 months ago

Yeah, 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 $$$.

Reddit Iconcaseyjosephine
5 months ago

We have a Riccar, which we got from the local vacuum shop. It’s a bagged model and it plugs in, but it’s fantastic. Best vacuum I’ve ever owned. It was between Riccar and Miele for us, and we preferred the Riccar. We also have a Shark stick that we use for spot cleaning. It’s definitely not as good.

Reddit IconLucky_Guess4079
11 months ago

See a local dealer. If they are too far, check Riccar on the web then hit me back. Riccar is best by far. BAGGED ONLY.

9 months ago

Riccar? That’s in my top 3.

10 months ago

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.

4 months ago

Never consider Shark. Bagged is best. Riccar is top of the line if you’re willing to spend. See a local dealer.

4 months ago

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.

Reddit IconAlternativeHeight117
3 months ago

Riccar. Boo to all canisters because they are clunky… cord, canister, hose. Ugh!

Reddit Iconcantwalkintheshadows
8 months ago

Oh man i use a riccar for one of my buildings but the thing's been broken for 3 weeks now 😭

Reddit IconCorinam
about 2 months ago

I 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!

Reddit IconDoomedRUs
5 months ago

Riccar for carpet, Dyson V8 for the rest of life. Guaranteed.

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