Simplicity Vacuums = Awesome

[Pitt Gorilla]

I realize that vacuums are not a huge topic of concern with folks on this site, but after doing quite a bit of research (and testing), Simplicity Vacs are incredible.

We needed a new vacuum as our old Hoover finally died. The Kirby guy came by the house and demoed his product and we finally got him down to $1250 bucks, including a "trade-in."

We tried out the Dyson Animal and it was pretty good as well, and much less than $1250.

While getting something else repaired, we stopped by the tiny local vacuum store downtown and chatted with the guy. He showed us the Simplicity line. The top-end Simplicity blew (or sucked?) all the others away. It had around twice as much power as the Dyson or even the Kirby. It was on sale for $299 (or $399, I honestly can't remember) and was made almost entirely of metal (stainless steel parts, etc. Very little plastic at all). Even better, these things are all made in St. James, MO.

I doubt any of you need a new vacuum, but this thing would certainly be worth a look.

Here is their website:

http://www.simplicityvac.com/

[Silock]

How do these do on pet hair? We have 3 cats and a dog, so hair is a huge problem.

[LaChapelle]

Their crevice tool has ruined many a marriage.

[RJ]

Originally Posted by Silock

How do these do on pet hair? We have 3 cats and a dog, so hair is a huge problem.

We have two dogs. Ours works great, never clogs, which is a common problem with canister vacuums.

[Bwana]

You were going to pay $1250 for a vacuum?

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by CoMoChief

Anyone who pays roughly $1300 for a vaccuum cleaner is a ****ing dumbass.

We've had our Kirby for 12+ years. You get what you pay for.

edit*When we bought our Kirby in 1996 it was $750

[CrazyHorse]

Originally Posted by Unleash_the_Phury

I tried selling those ****ing kirbys for 6 weeks one winter... made 50 cents a day, when i did the math... what an evil ****in' company that is. Don't buy kirbys, even if they are technically amazing ****ing machines....

Kirbys aren't worth 100 bucks.

The dirt goes through the motor. Thusly you have to replace the turbine constantly. Motor bypass is the only way to go.

[CoMoChief]

Originally Posted by vailpass

We've had our Kirby for 12+ years. You get what you pay for.

edit*When we bought our Kirby in 1996 it was $750

Umm.......It's a vaccuum cleaner.

Kinda like going out and buying a $600 trash can. (If there is such a thing)

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

Originally Posted by CrazyPhuD

If I'm paying $1200 for a vacuum cleaner it better come with a mouth attachment.

[Fairplay]

Originally Posted by vailpass

We've had our Kirby for 12+ years. You get what you pay for.

So, our Hoover was about 70 bucks and has lasted the same amount of time.

[RJ]

Originally Posted by Fairplay

So, our Hoover was about 70 bucks and has lasted the same amount of time.

You would be amazed at the difference in performance.

A $70 vacuum mostly just makes noise and picks up dirt from the surface. A good vacuum cleans carpet thoroughly and increases the appearance life of your carpet, and new carpet costs a lot more than a vacuum cleaner.

For real, there is a difference.

[loochy]

I found my Eureka laying by the dorm dumpster at the end of my sophomore year. That was in 2002. Seven and a half years later it still works great and I have the cleanest carpet of anyone I know.

I guess you get what you DON'T pay for.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by RJ

You would be amazed at the difference in performance.

A $70 vacuum mostly just makes noise and picks up dirt from the surface. A good vacuum cleans carpet thoroughly and increases the appearance life of your carpet, and new carpet costs a lot more than a vacuum cleaner.

For real, there is a difference.

A $1000 difference? $1000 can buy a lot of cool stuff.....

[Param]

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

$1250 bucks, including a "trade-in."

[Bugeater]

I bought a cheap Eureka once, had it three months then I accidentally sucked up a drywall screw and ruined the motor. So I went and bought a Sharp, IIRC it was around $300, and it has the motor bypass. I've had it so long I'm not even sure exactly how long I've had it, maybe 8 or 9 years and not a lick of trouble with it.

[kepp]

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

I realize that vacuums are not a huge topic of concern with folks on this site, but after doing quite a bit of research (and testing), Simplicity Vacs are incredible.

We needed a new vacuum as our old Hoover finally died. The Kirby guy came by the house and demoed his product and we finally got him down to $1250 bucks, including a "trade-in."

We tried out the Dyson Animal and it was pretty good as well, and much less than $1250.

While getting something else repaired, we stopped by the tiny local vacuum store downtown and chatted with the guy. He showed us the Simplicity line. The top-end Simplicity blew (or sucked?) all the others away. It had around twice as much power as the Dyson or even the Kirby. It was on sale for $299 (or $399, I honestly can't remember) and was made almost entirely of metal (stainless steel parts, etc. Very little plastic at all). Even better, these things are all made in St. James, MO.

I doubt any of you need a new vacuum, but this thing would certainly be worth a look.

Here is their website:

http://www.simplicityvac.com/

Do these have bags? I don't like bags.