Riccar - Ultra Premium Vibrance R20UP

Yea, I heard the r25 had lots of issues. Last time I was at my dealer I saw a riccar Prima canister floor model they were selling but they told me they didn't really sell well with the Miele and Sebo now being more dominant when it comes to canisters. Doesn't surprise me. I have an R20UP and a Simplicity S10 Freedom. Those were good machines

Maybe the blue or the green riccar if you are looking to only clean carpets. Those really don't do hard floors very well. I would stay away from the red Riccar those machines are notoriously high maintenance. I would be very surprised if that didn't need a couple hundred dollars worth of work. The Miele is over priced. Also they have generic bags in the photo which means that motor is going to be in rough condition. I would keep looking my friend. Maybe this video will help as well. https://youtu.be/5KtnAjZcd7Y

Tip when using Reddit: You don't have to do everything the mix of internet strangers, bots, and advertisers says. I don't have a recommendation for you, as the bagless at my house is a Bissel Cleanview Allergen Lift Off Pet. I'm favoring my bagged used Riccar Vibrance over it lately, the suction power is way better and it is a quieter machine. Heavier though. A used Riccar might be the best value in premium vacuums, next to Kirby (but you need to be a certain type of person to enjoy using a Kirby). Riccar can easily be found under $100 where you will not find a used Miele or Sebo in that price range.

We have a Riccar, which we got from the local vacuum shop. It’s a bagged model and it plugs in, but it’s fantastic. Best vacuum I’ve ever owned. It was between Riccar and Miele for us, and we preferred the Riccar. We also have a Shark stick that we use for spot cleaning. It’s definitely not as good.

Pricey but the last one you’ll buy is Riccar upright, bag. Best system out there.

I don't have the turbo or the Intuition. I have a Riccar upright and then I bought the BC4030 canister. You might send a message to Kenmore to see if the canister attachment works on the Intuition, but I'm betting it doesn't.

Not surprised about the rug. You need raw power to effectively clean a rug like that. Sebo G-series upright. Riccar upright. Etc. Almost any premium level upright will accomplish this task without issue. I prefer Sebo’s quick change rollers for dog hair homes though. Makes cleaning the brush extremely easy. Canisters will work too but most folks don’t want to deal with dragging or carrying a canister around. You tend to get a little more filtration this way. If you want cheaper box store brand, a Shark Navigator/Apex type with duoclean and powerfins. Know these are more plastic and prob won’t last as long as more premium brands. Find a vacuum dealer near you. My local shop markets with the brand name Oreck. They have lots of floor models you can try before you buy. One of the important aspects to check out is weight. Is it comfortable to whomever will be operating it?

If you get a room a for daily upkeep, get the one that empties itself. I love my room a but wish I would’ve gotten the self-emptying base. My upright is a Riccar. I’ve also owned a Miehle canister vac. Both are outstanding

I like my riccar upright. It’s very lightweight and works great.

If you can only buy one vacuum right now, get a canister. Sticks are convenient, but they don’t clean as well as a canister or upright (more of a concern for carpet than the hardwood). Years ago I bought a refurbished Riccar upright off eBay for $80 and it’s still going. If you don’t need one RIGHT NOW, definitely look for a refurbished Miele or Riccar.