Vacuum recommendations?

[ScrimpAndSave]

I am looking for a durable, light, upright vacuum and I would like to spend less than $300. I also don't like the bagless varieties because I think they are really messy. I have heard that dyson's aren't all they are cracked up to me...hoovers can be good but are hit or miss...and have heard mostly good things about oreck's.

Any recommendations?

Thanks!

[MonkeyMama]

Sorry, I LOVE my cannister vac. So no recommendations for you...

[momof1in150]

I have had a Dyson for about 5 years and I still love it. I used to burn out $100 vacuums at least once a year.

[Broken Arrow]

Maybe this will help.

[ScrimpAndSave]

Awesome thank you all so much! Monkey mama I heard that kenmore makes an amazing canister one...so I am considering it..it is just that my townhouse has a lot of stairs...

[MonkeyMama]

Awesome thank you all so much! Monkey mama I heard that kenmore makes an amazing canister one...so I am considering it..it is just that my townhouse has a lot of stairs...

Yup - we have a Kenmore Cannister that we bought years ago (not the newer fancy variety I am sure). LOVE it.

Oh - it is perfect for the stairs!! What else would you use on stairs? I think I love it more since we have stairs.

I personally love not hassling with the bags, etc.

[ScrimpAndSave]

Monkeymama,

Do you know how it does on hardwood and vinyl?

Thanks!

[MonkeyMama]

It works well on hardwood and vinyl. I haven't used it on wood, but sure it is fine.