Best High Quality Long Lasting Vacuums

Most budget vacuum cleaners are generally expected to last for around 2 to 3 years, but remember that they cost a fraction of the price of some of the vacuums on this list. Accordingly, you would rightly expect your high-quality vacuum to last up to 4 times longer if you want to get your money’s worth. You’d probably be pretty unhappy spending $500 on something that only lasts 2 years, so you’d rightfully expect that extra longevity to justify the added cost of buying one.

The best quality vacuum cleaners are usually made by the likes of Dyson, Shark, Miele, and Kenmore, all of which appear in this review. Many report that Miele is the pinnacle of vacuum cleaner design and build, with powerful motors and a high attention to detail. You pay for all that German engineering, however, with some of the newer models retailing at 3 times the price of other vacuum cleaners.

Those who might benefit most are those with a larger home that needs a more robust vacuum or have pets that shed hair. Most of the more expensive models, like the Dyson V11 Torque Drive, have impressive suction power that boasts a 20 percent increase in performance when compared to the V10, a model which was no slouch when it came to suction power.

The type of flooring also dictates your vacuuming frequency, especially if you have deeper pile rugs and flooring, where the debris collects deep into the carpet weave.

PROS:

• Better reliability – Buying a quality machine ensures that it will give you hassle-free cleaning for many years.
• Better warranty – Because the quality of the vacuum cleaner is better than a budget model, it typically come with an enhanced warranty that give you peace of mind.
• Better performance – Many high end vacuums have greater suction power, powerful motors, and greater airflow to enhance their performance.

CONS:

• The cost – When you consider that some of these products cost a lot of money, many can’t justify that kind of amount to spend on a vacuum.
• Significant repair costs – Because of the high specifications of these vacuum cleaners, the cost of repair is higher if something goes wrong when you are outside the warranty period.
• Ongoing maintenance – Investing all that money in a high-quality vacuum is one thing, but you need to make sure that you maintain it to keep it running at its maximum level.

• Does a brush roll damage hardwood flooring?

• Brush rolls are designed for carpets and rugs, so repeated contact with a hardwood floor could lead to surface damage and scratching. It could also remove a layer of lacquer or wood stain from the surface causing the floor to look patchy and worn. It’s best to look for a vacuum without a brush roll or one that has a brush roll that can be turned on and off.

• Can I vacuum my mattress with a high-quality vacuum cleaner?

• With better quality models, vacuuming your mattress is an ideal way to show the suction power of these machines. The Dyson Ball Animal 2 claims to have the strongest suction of any vacuum on the market, so employing an attachment hose and running it along the surface of your mattress and bedding will remove much more than just dust. It is recommended that vacuuming your mattress should be a weekly, or at the very least monthly, task.

• Which is best: washable filters or replacement ones?

• It comes down to personal preference and cost: washable filters can be used indefinitely while disposable ones have to be replaced every 3 to 6 months depending on the conditions of your flooring and how often you use the vacuum. Washable filters save you money, but lose efficiency over time, while replacement filters add to your ongoing costs and increase the amount of waste you throw in the trash, but they don’t lose effectiveness as they are continually getting replaced.