Riccar - SupraLite Premium (R10P)

Agreed with above, but for an upright it’s a Riccar R10S or P. Super light, huge hepa bag, awesome volume/suction great price 3 year warranty

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.

Riccar R10p. Riccar R65 shop a local dealer. Best machines, warranties. Just the best.

SEBO, but you’ll also consider the Riccar R10P with the softer bristles installed on the brush roll and they have not only a Frisey (sp) adapter as well as a special rig plate that keeps the machine from “sticking” to the carpet.

I have a high-end Riccar canister vac. Hate it! It’s powerful and effective. It’s also like dragging a boulder around! Unruly.

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.

yes I use riccar lightweights at home

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.

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

I bought my Kirby used on FB Marketplace for $150. It is a heavy workhorse that ranks up there for BIFL. However, I got tired of the weight of the Kirby and bought a Riccar Supralite. The Riccar is awesome, but I cannot speak to the longevity yet as I've only had it about 5 months.

Just demo’d the Riccar Superlight. It did not impress me for the price. I have very light heart pine floors, low pile rugs and a couple of shag rugs. Going to Demo another Riccar with an auto sensor that adjusts for the flooring. It also has a really accessible hose with attachments fire furniture. I have 3 dogs a teenage lacrosse/track kids with dirty cleats, and a cat, so I vacuum twice a day. I like. Uprights with bags because they keep away dust and allergens. I will return with a review.