SupraLite Premium (R10P)

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

Riccar? That’s in my top 3.

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

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.

1. Corded. 2. Bagged. 3. Riccar or Simplicity. See a local dealer after research on the web For your floors R27D

Hmmm if you want professional opinion, ….. 1. Corded 2. Bagged 3. Riccar 4. See a local dealer BIFL vacuums only. Quit filling landfills with bagless garbage.

1. Corded 2. Bagged 3. Not finding quality for $250. You get what you pay for. Riccar is 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.

They are ok , nice light vac, my wife had one when we met, now she has me bring home riccar lightweight, super power, I see a ton in my store now since the old Oreck stores went bankrupt

yes I use riccar lightweights at home

Loved those, I sold a ton of Riccar lightweight vacs and could toss one in as a closer on the sale when the no tools question came up

In my opinion, a bagged vacuum is necessary if you’re taking it to different houses. I really like the Riccar Supralite for carpets. For hard floors, edges and upholstery I use the Hoover portapower. I find the sharks difficult to work with, they fall over when using the attachments, they’re impossible to get clean between houses and harbor odors.

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.