What's better than a Dyson?

Peakma

We had a dyson, it was great for a few weeks, but bits seemed to fall off and break pretty quick.Put up with it it for a few years taped up and half working. Finnaly got a new one a few months ago from B E Direct with free delivery it was around £90. It's great realy pleased with it , I've just looked now and it's even cheaper than before ,I'm sorry I dont know how to send you the direct link.
Sanyo 1600W Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner with HEPA Filtration
Manufacturer: Sanyo
Model: SCX130
£83.99

Description: Sanyo 1600W Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner with HEPA Filtration.
They also do a slightly smaller model.Hope this is of some use you.

Colcoops

Thanks everyone for the inputs.
My Dyson is held together with Gaffer tape so probably not a good idea to go for another one.

I am sure my mother had a Hoover for about 100 years that seemed to work OK. What happened to reliability and Durability?

Hintza

My mother in law is still using the Hoover she got when she got married about 45 years ago!!!

But think how much they cost new in those days bet it was a weeks salary!!!

jstallan

The insurance (Domestic and General) on our Dyson paid out in full during a visit to the repair shop. The Dyson had had problems with the brush bar mechanism and had been back for repair a few times, but on this occasion it was the plastic on/off switch that failed. Dyson were unable to source a part to our repairer (nominated by the insurer) after 3 weeks of waiting. Following a conversation with the insurer, we were paid out in full (£230 at the time) and I promptly went out and bought a SEBO x4.... Very happy with it....

elona

I am very happy with my SEBO too ;D ;D ;D

lynnemcf

I bought my DC02 (cylinder) in 1995. I have vacuumed up: nails, screws, wood dust, wood splinters, wood chunks, paint scrapings, beads, pet hair, thread, metal splinters, glass shards, concrete dust, twigs, etc. It has been serviced once. I have never liked it, but it keeps on going.

Middle_Sister

Yes, SEBO for me too. I like the fact it goes from carpet to lino to wooden floor to tiles - all without switching any switches. Great.

toadhall

i have a DC01 that i bought as a reconditioned model in 1999. it is absolutely brilliant. maybe its the newer models that have more probs.

furrypig

We had lotsa probs with our Dyson and last year went for a little Miele as recommended in Which.

Now have had to get my mum one and she has got my sister one (who was fed up with hwe Henry) as they were all impressed with mine.

Best price when we got it was from Hughesdirect ( I think thats what its called)

MimiJane

Can anyone recommend a particular Miele cylinder vac? Can you get them bagless?

Thanks.