Riccar - SupraLite Entry (R10E)

yes I use riccar lightweights at home

Riccar r10e wife loves it with our 2 huskies, works great on carpet and out vinyl plank, I own a vacuum store and this is her fav

Sounds like most of your surfaces are hardwood vs carpet. If the carpet is low pile, you might be able to get a suction-only machine with a turbo floor tool. I recommend limiting your search to bagged models, none of the bagless models will provide the HEPA filtration you need. Are you in or near a city that has a vacuum dealer? If yes, they will assess your needs and work with you (discounts, demonstrations, etc.), its possible to get an entry level upright or canister in your budget and HEPA needs (Riccar Superlite, Miele C1). Most dealers have used models they refurbished at deep discounts from new/MSRP and have HEPA technology. Riccar, Filter Queen, Rainbow, Kirby, Sebo, Miele U1 and many others will meet your budget as a refurbished option.

I assume the two kids are toddlers, not yet old enough to assist in cleaning chores. The Riccar Supralite weighs 8 pounds and is a bagged model. It's a basic model though so no attachments. Is a visit to a vacuum store an option? If yes, take the time to explain your preferences and challenges then try out the lightweight uprights from Riccar, or the Sebo Felix. Then try the canister models to see if pushing the wand and power nozzle will work for you.

Like someone else mentioned, vacuums like Oreck XL or Riccar Supralites are pretty much the best at fluffing up the pile and leaving vacuum lines like that. The reason (I've always assumed, anyway) is because since they're lightweight and have smaller motors, they rely more on the brush agitating the carpet rather than just having boat loads of suction. The result is they actually do a pretty killer job at erasing pet hair and they make those nice carpet lines. These days I would opt for the Riccar Supralite model R10E or R10S(if you can swing it) over the Oreck. It's going to be a lot more serviceable. The Riccar will also run circles around an Oreck if the carpet isn't super low pile. Barely anyone deals with Oreck anymore but Riccar is pretty ubiquitous at vacuum stores.

Riccar r10e. Light weight, hepa bag, durable and long lasting. Will clean carpet as well as a $1000+ machine.

Classic that’s been around for 20+ years with minimal changes. It’s going to clean carpet with the best of them and last you a really long time with little maintenance Update. I did not realize what thread this was and want to add that even though the r10e can use a hepa bag, it is not the best for filtration. It is a workhorse though and that’s what I was trying to state in this reply.

I sell the riccar, we use them at home, they work great on carpet and hard surface, we have 2 huskies

Riccar r10s or r10e super power and leaves lines

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

In the world of vacuum cleaners, buy a Riccar and the money stays in the US.

Taiwan, but the R10 series is partially made and fully assembled in MO. Riccar is constantly trying to move more manufacturing and assembly to US. At least the $ stays in US.

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.

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.

They're ok. One of the best? Not really anymore. Parts are being discontinued or unavailable. Check out the Riccar R10 series. Couple of different models depending on what you're looking for. Warranty starts at one year for the entry model and goes up from there. Along with cost. Still though, better machine than the Oreck.

They are ok, but, the handle will break in a couple of years. R10 series riccar for a similar style but much greater durability.

I'm late to the party but I went through a local vacuum store and purchased a Riccar Supralite and have been extremely happy with how this vacuum performs. My parents also have the same vacuum and also have been extremely happy. I don't see this brand mentioned much, but they're built to last and easy to repair (from a technicians perspective)

Big fan of the riccar supralite. I’ll take that and an old school elctrolux any day.