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Best Bagless Vacuum

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Sunday, 01 August 2010

We do not have a single “best bagless vacuum” however we have reviewed many bagless vacuum cleaners to date and have a few favorites.  The bagless vacuums listed below have all received very good comments and ratings from consumers and also have respectably long warranties.  Prices range from about 150USD to almost 500USD.  Price ranges are estimates and are provided as guidelines.  Additionally, we have included some common consumer pros and cons for each model.

There has been no attempt to rank these vacuums as #1, #2, etc. With their many different features and costs ranking is more a function of a particular consumer’s needs. 


BAGLESS UPRIGHT VACUUMS

Bissell Healthy Home Upright – model 16N5
Price range (USD):  175 to 250
Warranty: 5 years
PROS
 - Dirt canister is large and easy to remove and empty
 - On/off switch for the brushbar
 - 5 year warranty
 - Extension hose is long and easy to use
 - Easy to assemble
 - Not too loud
 - Turbo brush works well
 - Good for homes with pets
CONS
 - Fairly heavy
 - Locking in the telescopic wand can be a bit tricky at times

For additional information you may wish to read our Bissell Healthy Home Review.


Hoover UH70015 Platinum Collection Upright
Price range (USD):  250 to 300
Warranty: 6 years
PROS
- Very strong suction (good at picking up animal hair)
- Lengthy warranty (6 years)
- Fairly quiet
- Bright LED light on the front
- Long cord (40 feet)
CONS
- Dirt indicator doesn’t always work that well
- Fairly large machine
- Some folks indicate that it is heavy
- Extension wand is too short
- Emptying the dirt cup can be awkward

For additional information you may wish to read our Hoover UH70015 Review.


Dyson DC25 Ball All-Floors Upright
Price range (USD):  400 to 500
Warranty: 5 years
PROS
- Very good suction
- Does a great cleaning job
- Lightweight and very easy to turn (folks like the ball technology a lot)
- Very easy to assemble
- Lifetime washable filters save money
- Worth every penny (as it is costly)
- Extendable hose is a great tool
- Fairly quiet
- Good warranty
CONS
- A wider stair attachment tool would be helpful
- Sometimes some dirt stays attached to inner walls of bin when emptying
- Some indications that it is hard to move back and forth on carpet
- A few comments that people would like a longer power cord
- Some folks would like a larger dirt container
- Extendable hose can be a bit stiff

For additional information you may wish to read our Dyson DC25 Ball Review.


Honorable Mention - Other “best bagless upright vacuums” that we believe deserve honorable mention include:
Hoover UH70120
Euro-Pro Navigator
Hoover UH60010 (short warranty)
Dyson DC25 Animal



BAGLESS CANISTER VACUUMS

Hoover Platinum Cyclonic Canister Vacuum - model S3865
Price range (USD): 325 to 450
Warranty: 6 years
PROS
- Long warranty
- Great looking machine
- Strong suction (and adjustable)
- Easy to assemble
- Not too loud
CONS
- Heavy
- Power cord is a little short
- Large machine so requires space to store

For additional information you may wish to read our Hoover S3865 Review.

(Note – if you are after a canister vacuum you may wish to consider a bagged machine.  There are many more highly rated bagged canisters such as those by Miele)



BAGLESS STICK VACUUMS

Hoover LINX Cordless Stick Vacuum
Price range (USD): 150 to 200
Warranty: 6 years on vacuum, 2 years on battery and charger
PROS
- Great for small spaces & quick pickups
- Powerful and light
- Very good on both rug and hard surfaces
- Great for stairs
- Quiet
CONS
- Short battery power (consumers report 15-20 minutes)
- Long time for battery to recharge (consumers report about 3 hours)
- Small dirt-cup.  Must be emptied frequently.
- Probably not a replacement for your larger vacuum

For additional information you may wish to read our Hoover Linx Review.


Interested in bagged vacuum cleaners?  Check out our Best Bagged Vacuum list.


 

 Do you have a favorite bagless vacuum that is not listed here?  Let us know!

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