Riccar - R65

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.)

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

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

If you go with a Miele cannister with electric cleanerhead they recommend the SEB228 for your type of carpet. pretty much any of the Sebo's can be switched to a soft bristle roller. The Felix upright uses the same ET1 head as the cannisters and has a swivel neck if you prefer uprights. Also you don't HAVE to switch to the parquet tool for bare floors. You can turn the roller off, drop the height, and use suction only when you need to. Some (if not all) Riccars can also be fitted with soft nylon or natural hair bristles. Any of them will do a good job if properly set up. My suggestion would be to go into a vac shop and try the different models. If you have any carpet pieces handy, take it in with you.

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