SEBO - 370 Comfort

My favorites to use would be my Numatic NBV240NX (probably the most impressive cordless machine I’ve ever used), SEBO K2 Turbo (nice long hose, excellent maneuverability), SEBO E3 (zero complaints, just a very nice vacuum), Lindhaus HF6 (hose is kinda short, but I like the powerhead and the canister maneuvers around nicely), and SEBO Felix (just fits in nicely with how I like to clean). I also get a ton of use out of my Roomba and Dyson V12, though I’d hesitate to call them my favorites. Least favorite…any of the traditional American door-to-door brands. I own around a half dozen Kirbys, Rainbows, Tristars, and Aerus Electroluxes and they all fall into that category of “oh my god I hate using this thing” after 5 seconds of vacuuming. Same with the Kenmore 31150, Miele S7, and SEBO 370 Comfort, just cause they’re so bulky and awkward compared to other uprights. I was also let down pretty hard by my Samsung Jet 75, since I thought it had underwhelming performance (even for a cordless) and awkward ergonomics. And just from a collector’s perspective, I really like my Dirt Devil MVP Swivel Glide (my first vacuum), Dirt Devil Powerlite/Housemate, Miele Art, Eureka Retro Vac, and stainless steel Hoover Constellation.

Twenty seven years ago we purchased a Eureka canister that broke within a year. We ended up with a Miele. That thing still runs and I use it to clean my unfinished basement twice a year. My new Miele canister lives on my first floor for hardwood and my Sebo upright in s upstairs for carpeting. The Sebo is heavy but it’s a beast that will definitely outlive me. I now have two very cheap cordless vacuums that I use like Dustbusters. I’ve never understood why people buy that Dyson crap. There are complaints everywhere. There’s a difference between a company that spends money on engineering and quality and one that spend it on advertising. Dyson spends it on advertising. I’d vote for Miele everyday.

You’ll save money. If you buy a Dyson or Shark you’ll have to spend another 200 or 300 bucks in a few years. If you buy a Sebo, you will be set for 10 to 20 years.

If you’re spending 800 on a Dyson just spend that on a Sebo or Miele and you’re good for 10+ years lol

Basically doesn’t exist according to your specifications. Anti-tangle brushrolls don’t work and are a marketing gimmick and bagless vacuums don’t last long. A decent long lasting vacuum is going to be bagged, corded and fairly expensive. Look at Sebo uprights, Riccar R25, etc. Something cheaper, look at something like the Kenmore Elite

Pretty much either Miele or Sebo with a powerhead. Any of them. If you really do have wall to wall carpets, a second hand Kirby with a HEPA bag is decent lol

Check out Sebo. Their uprights are excellent.

Check out r/vacuumcleaners As mentioned Miele and Sebo are top brands. You can safely ignore any shark or Dyson recs. They’re garbage. As is anything bagless.

Vacuum wars is a paid shark shill and not to be trusted. Hell Chris even appeared in a shark commercial. BIFL vacuums absolutely exist. They’re corded and bagged made by brands like Miele and Sebo.

V11 and later versions of their cordless perform ok for thick carpets. You have to open the front gates to relieve pressure. If you have a lot of carpet, you have to learn to stop cleaning your entire home in one go. If you really want a Dyson, I would personally only get the Ball Animal 3 for your thick carpets. It also works really well for hard floors. You should watch Vacuum War's review on it to see if it fits your needs. DO NOT get any other version of Dyson uprights, they are horrible and only work on very specific types of carpets. Otherwise, a Sebo upright is my next recommendation if you don't mind bagged.

SEBO for upright. Miele for canister. Miele has slightly better filtration than SEBO but I personally prefer SEBO canisters and uprights due to better warranty and cost of ownership

I'm probably going to get down voted for this but I'd stay away from Riccar. They aren't what they used to be. SEBO and Miele are the ones that get the most love and for good reason. I prefer SEBO above all because they're 100% German made machines, they have a great ecosystem, are easy to self service and parts are readily available. They have great filtration and bags are inexpensive. As for ZeroG, I'd be skeptical of them. They are a small company and every time I look at their website they are always out of stock. They use proprietary bags that are not available anywhere but their own website. What happens if/when they go out of business? Can't get bags for them and the machine is useless. I will say they make a nice looking machine with awesome features and performance. I'd buy one second hand if I could find one but if I paid full price and couldn't get service or parts then I'd be upset.

I don’t disagree with people who say Miele, but Sebo are also really good. (We have the upright and it’s fantastic). Similar German quality and engineering.

If you're cleaning a lot of hardwood floors, I would not do Sebo uprights as they don't have a brushroll shutoff Electric brooms like the Sebo Felix/Dart, Lindhaus Valzer, Healthcare Pro can fit both the hard floor tools and motorized brushrolls from Sebo/Lindhaus Uprights like the Lindhaus Diamante have 2 motors and the brushroll can be turned off for hard floors. Not ideal if hardfloors are your main surface For canisters, Sebo D9 (the commercial version of the D4) and Lindhaus HF6 would be good options for doing it all. They have the electric brushrolls, huge bag capacity, commercial warranties, and long cords

I am owned by 2 cats myself and currently vacuuming like mad, fighting a flea infestation. Now fleas get everywhere and you need to vacuum not just the floors in the rooms, but also bedding, stairs, and anywhere else the cats possibly go. Currently using a borrowed Sebo upright teamed with a Dyson V15 handheld thingy. The V15 is out of price range (unless used?). Comes with many tools, among them is a small powered brushbar that's excellent for use on stairs themselves. With no hoses or cables, you can clean the stairs very quickly. Even if the V15 is way out of budget, there are the older models like the V7 which to be honest fill the role just as well and are less heavy on the wrist. Now, the Sebo (being a mains powered upright) is a lot more powerful and cleans the rooms nicely but it's much more prone to having the brushbar clog up and the short hose makes it useless on stairs. It's fairly light though and not too bad to carry up and down stairs. It makes a lot of sense as a main vacuum, but it can't do everything. Based on my experience, I suggest you split the budget and get two vacuums; an upright to do the bulk cleaning, and a decent handheld for the things the upright can't do so easily. I wouldn't recommend a handheld as your only vacuum, but for certain situations they are helpful and quick. I use it on the stairs, on furniture, and occasionally to do the floors with it when I need to be quieter or can't be bothered to get the sebo out.

I have a German SEBO upright hoover that dates back 15 years, to before they changed the energy regulations, so it's very powerful. I have replaced a couple of parts a couple of times - the rotating brush and a filter that was beginning to leak and made an infernal whining noise. And I'm beginning to think the rotating brush needs to be replaced again. Draping the cable and moving it from one socket to another is a constant nuisance. It's long but not quite long enough to get round the whole flat from one socket. I live on my own in a 1-bedroom flat. I hoover my carpeted floors every 2 weeks. I only need to change the bag about once a year. Just DON'T BUY A DYSON. They are notorious for breaking down.