Riccar - R65

Riccar (R65) Simplicity (S67) Stick vacs are poor vacuums. A pro once said to me "you shoud think of them as weak electric brooms, not vacuums ". A D4 later and I get it now. I'd buy a bagged cordless before getting a stick vac. However, If I ever do buy a stick vac again it will probably be one of those two.

Riccar R65 is heads above the competition.

Build quality is apparent as soon as you pick it up. Dyson and the others feel like cheap toys. The R65 feels like a tool. And it pulls 65in of water lift. Dyson pulls right at 45. Plus, the new Dyson gen5 is $949 and the R65 is $399. 2 year warranty and the company is in Missouri, not China. Those are big selling points to me. Any other questions, I'd be happy to answer. I am not a salesman, or affiliated with the company. I am a tech.

I recently got the Riccar R65. I've only had it a couple weeks but love it. It has 5 suction settings and usually use the lower settings or auto mode because it's so powerful.

Cordless vacuums can clean just fine now a days, but the ones that do a decent job are all going to be a couple hundred. The assholes pretending that you aren’t cleaning at all probably don’t have any clue what they’re talking about anyways. Not saying they’re going to clean as good as corded, but they can do a good job for in between deep cleans. Miele makes good performance cordless vacuums, most of the complaints are going to be on the maintenance side, even though it’s very simple. Some people have difficulty figuring it out and remember how to maintenance it. Riccar makes a good one with a ton of suction power, now that isn’t going to necessarily translate to carpet performance, but it does a good job still. Especially for price point. Riccar R65 Miele hx2 series Riccar R10CV is going to be the best carpet and hardfloor performing cordless vacuum, and it’s bagged with a hepa/charcoal bag. Downside is it is strictly for flooring. No hose for attachments. They are really popular for schools, churches, and gyms in my area.

But also, these are all going to be 500+. Anything under that either doesn’t hold up, or doesn’t perform typically. (R65 can be found for $399 in stores usually.)

Miele Triflex and Duo Flex, and the Riccar R65 are fantastic. You can actually get parts for those when they need replacements. Triflex is the best stick vac, the dirt container can be a little fussy but just spend a minute figuring it out and then its fine. DuoFlex is very simple to use and straight up solid. Riccar R65 is arguably the best value at its price.

Riccar R65 is better. Easier to get parts for, better design, performs the same if not better, especially in the long run.

I third the R65! You can get the hard floor brushroll attachment if you are really worried about it but the one that comes with the machine is fine and won’t scratch your floors either

Riccar R65 for $399 would be my opinion of the best. You really would want something corded and bagged just to do deep cleans once a week.

Mine imploded in less than a year. The motor died and it ate its own belt. Come to find out Most major brands in big box stores are owned by the same Chinese company and do not offer repairs. Just got a Riccar and am very happy with it

Riccar has been the best vacuum of all these manufacturers. If not myself I have seen my work go through tens of big box store vacuums and nothing comes close to the Riccar quality, effectiveness and lifespan.

I have a Riccar and also got the stick vac on Black Friday. Went with the self empty model and the way that thing is just easy to use has me grabbing it more often than not.

I repaired vacuums for a few years. The oldest and best models we worked on were Miele and Riccar. They are easily serviceable as a tech, and worked far better than any Dyson or Shark. The cheap molded plastics on Dyson specifically taught me to never trust advertising and to do my own research. Also for people with allergies and pets, I also learned if you use a bagless vacuum that you're doing yourself more harm than good. Tons of videos and I've seen it in person, bagless vacs not only leak a lot after minimal use but throw more dust/particles in the air than even the worst bagged vacs. I traded my Dyson for a Riccar on Craigslist, and kept an old trade in Miele built in the 80s. They both are far better and easier to work on than the heap I traded out.

Maybe I missed it but in your links is the only place I’ve seen Riccar referenced. High quality vacuum- not sure how it’s not in OP’s data

I have a Shark Pet Pro Stick that plugs in, and it's really great on my hardwood floors and area rugs. I can't speak to super longevity yet, I've had it since 2023 with no issues. I used to have a Riccar, which is one of the good (but not quite Miele expensive) brands, and it was incredible- but it was also really heavy, and cumbersome. For me, regardless of how "good" the appliance is, the best one is the one I actually use. This and the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser handheld are my super duo. I have a short-haired dog who sheds like crazy and a maine coon. The tumblefuzz happens quickly if I skip a cleaning day.

No cordless, no bag less. Riccar makes the best. All with warranty over a year. Great quality. Last forever plus decades.

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.

I love my Riccar.

Bought a Riccar in 2016 because of him and that thing is still amazing.

Seriously I remember back when that vacuum guy used to post amazing threads about vacuums and I bought a Riccar from his recommendation. I LOVE it. 8 years going strong.

I saw a comment above that said probably because you can’t buy them on Amazon. You gotta go to one of those vacuum stores people usually pass by and go who buys vacuums there? People that want awesome vacuums that’s who! Love my Riccar BTW.

I absolutely love my Riccar.

I’m just here 5 months late. I received a Riccar for my wedding five years ago. Literally one of the best household tools I’ve ever used. QOL improvement over the vacuums I grew up with was night and day. 

really. i have one for 4 years and it is is a powerhouse. just make sure it does catch onto other things like cords, rugs, etc