Buy It For Life
Vacuums

Updated Dec 18, 2024

Buy something that will last.
Here's a curated list of the most
durable and high-quality vacuums and the best place to get them.
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Miele C3 Cat & Dog Canister Vacuum

Robust canister vacuum designed for homes with pets and versatile floor cleaning.

Durable and long-lasting
Highly recommended by vac-techs
Excellent suction and filtration

I guess I still ended up with Miele after seeing numerous vac-techs on here shouting out that brand. That probably was the biggest deciding factor, and so far it's turned out to be a good call.
– ssseafoam_green

Yeah i noticed from the data (you can see for yourself in the full source list) that vac-techs on r/VacuumCleaners favor the Miele much more than the dysons.
– heyyyjoo

For BIFL you gotta go with the Miele. Our C3 was a wedding present and outside of two services (just tune ups) that baby has been doing it’s thang for 8+ years.
– whoisNO

Sebo D4 Canister Vacuum

Premium canister vacuum known for durability and powerful performance in various environments.

Long-lasting and durable
Powerful suction
Highly recommended by repair technicians

I repaired vacuums for a few years. The cheapest and best models we worked on were Miele and Riccar. They are easily serviceable as a tech, and worked far better than any Dyson or Shark.
– GameThinker

We have a miele cat&dog and it still works perfect!
– tuttibossi

Riccar is what we went with. Love it.
– PhiladelphiaManeto