Cordless vacuum cleaners

[lutonloony]

I know there was a post recently about Dysons , but has anybody got thoughts xperience with cordless please? Mrs LL has decided we need new device, and wondered if the light weight was worth the trade off of performance.

 

[cyberknight]

I would say yes
Bought a vax one from argos and seems to clean well enough , smaller head so it takes a bit longer but the lightness means it is less work pushing it and a lot easier to do + carry upstairs

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/5444410

 

[Dave7]

Mrs Dave and myself have been thinking of one.......so I googled some reviews.
I'm talking about medium to larger houses here.........apparently anything costing less than £100 is not worth having as the suction will be poor, they generally dont get close to the edges and battery life is poor.
Several of the dysons came out well as did 2 others (cant recall which). Battery life on a good one is 35 minutes but (for larger properties) some have 2 batteries =70 minutes.
Not made our decision yet .
Just google "cordless vac reviews" and you will likely see the same review......which I found very helpful.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

We have a cordless Dyson and it really is very good. I got it after a family member recommended it.

 

[Dirk]

I would say yes
Bought a vax one from argos and seems to clean well enough , smaller head so it takes a bit longer but the lightness means it is less work pushing it and a lot easier to do + carry upstairs

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/5444410

My missus bought one of these and she thinks it's brilliant.

 

[Globalti]

Just nip into your local appliance repair shop, the herd of sorry-looking Dysons waiting patiently for repair will tell you why you shouldn't buy one. Dyson's genius was in allowing users to see the dust they collect and humans love things that give maximum benefit for minimum effort. That the machine is expensive, over-complex and far less efficient than a Henry for example, matters not when buying shiny gadgets.

 

[stalagmike]

Only one way to go with vacuum cleaners. Meile. Expensive but worth it in my experience. I don't know if they make a cordless, but if it's anything like the wired models then it would be a top sucker.

 

[vickster]

Just nip into your local appliance repair shop, the herd of sorry-looking Dysons waiting patiently for repair will tell you why you shouldn't buy one. Dyson's genius was in allowing users to see the dust they collect and humans love things that give maximum benefit for minimum effort. That the machine is expensive, over-complex and far less efficient than a Henry for example, matters not when buying shiny gadgets.

Henrys aren't lightweight though which the OP mentioned

 

[BoldonLad]

We have not "graduated" to a cordless yet, although Mrs @BoldonLad is dropping heavy hints.

We are on our second (Mains) Dyson (in about 25 years). Mrs @BoldonLad, cleans the filters periodically, as per the instructions, and they work just fine.

I usually have a few "spare" Vacuums in the garage (some Dyson, but, not exclusively), which I "recycle" to the offspring, when their Vacuum is "broken".

It goes like this: Periodically (ie about once a year) they declare their Vacuum Cleaner has packed in, and they need to buy a new one. I give them one of those I have in the garage, take the broken one, remove the hair and debris from the brushes, clean the filter, and put it in the "spare" rack, ready for the next "broken" vacuum.

I did once ask the eldest offspring if she ever cleaned the filter on her vacuum(s). "what filter" was her reply. I decided it was easier just to do it myself. As they periodically tell me "that's what Dad's are for"

 

[Dec66]

This is the G-Tech Air Ram I bought for Mrs.66 the other week. £199 from Argos (minus a bit of a discount I got through work).

It is, quite frankly, fabulous. Powerful, light yet robust, keeps its charge for ages and goes flat to get under beds etc. I can thoroughly recommend it.

Dyson can do one as far as I'm concerned. I'll never buy any of his products ever again.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Only one way to go with vacuum cleaners. Meile. Expensive but worth it in my experience. I don't know if they make a cordless, but if it's anything like the wired models then it would be a top sucker.

Cost of ownership is negligible. Get to know it, because it will be around for an awfully long time IME - ours is at least 20, has lost all sorts of trim but functions as well as the day we bought it.

 

[Soltydog]

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This is the G-Tech Air Ram I bought for Mrs.66 the other week. £199 from Argos (minus a bit of a discount I got through work).

It is, quite frankly, fabulous. Powerful, light yet robust, keeps its charge for ages and goes flat to get under beds etc. I can thoroughly recommend it.

Dyson can do one as far as I'm concerned. I'll never buy any of his products ever again.

Mrs SD got the same about a month or so back & really likes it. We have 3 dogs & a cat, picks up pet hair well, really light & easy to use. Expensive, but seems worth it, she hasn't moaned about it yet, & that's unusual

 

[Globalti]

Henrys aren't lightweight though which the OP mentioned

Nor are Dysons lightweight! Henrys are just a little awkward to carry but the amazing efficiency compensates.

 

[vickster]

Nor are Dysons lightweight! Henrys are just a little awkward to carry but the amazing efficiency compensates.

The cordless wand ones are though relatively as discussed in the OP. My brother got one for the parents as mother finds a normal vacuum too heavy for routine use.

He’s the JL merchandiser for such things and rates Dyson over the competition although like all they do need some maintenance

 

[winjim]

Lightweight vacuum cleaners are great. We simply don't have time to drag the big Miele out of the cupboard and lump it all over the house, but the little one can just be thrown around whenever needed. For everyday dirt and dust it's perfect.

It's a Bosch Athlet we've got.