Well-researched vacuum cleaner reviews. Let me help you find the best vacuum before you buy. Check out our unbiased vacuum reviews. With so many manufacturers and models to choose from, getting the right vacuum for the right job requires research.  At vacuum cleaner advisor we do that work for you! Best Bagged Vacuum 2016 Best Cordless Vacuum 2016 Best Bagless Vacuum 2016 Best Stick Vacuum 2016 Best Canister Vacuum 2016 Best Lightweight Vacuums 2016 Best Vacuum for Pet Hair 2016 Best Upright Vacuum 2016 Best Vacuums under $200 2016 Best Vacuums under $100 2016 Top Rated Vacuum Cleaners Latest reviews & articles for 2015 & 2016 Interview with John Long, Hoover Aficionado Wednesday, 17 August 2016 In our most recent interview we speak with John Long of Pittston, Pennsylvania.  John is an avid collector of all things Hoover, especially vacuum cleaners, and has traveled across the country in his pursuit of elusive vintage machines. 

John is also the Vice President of the Vacuum Cleaner Collectors Club and he makes annual pilgrimages to North Canton, the birthplace of Hoover. We took the opportunity to ask John some questions about vacuum cleaner collecting and Hoover... Top 10 Upright Vacuums 2016 Wednesday, 27 July 2016 In this infographic we highlight the top 10 upright vacuum cleaners on the market in 2016.  We’ve reviewed all of these vacuum cleaners and found them to be the best of the uprights.  Brands include Shark, Miele, SEBO, Dyson, Bissell, Oreck and Hoover.  Prices range from below $100 to close to $800.  Shark has managed to get 3 machines in the top 10 list while Oreck has 2.  You can see the key vacuum features of each vacuum in the infographic. You can also see our detailed writeup on these upright vacuums here. Interview with Alex Taber, Vacuum Collector Friday, 29 July 2016 We recently had the opportunity to discuss vacuums with a passionate collector from Pennsylvania. 

Robert Alexander Taber, or just “Alex” as he prefers, has made vacuum cleaners his life. As a child, when other children were playing with toy cars, Alex was pulling apart vacuum cleaners. At the early age of 17, when standing outside an Electrolux office looking at the new machines, he noticed a help wanted sign.  Shortly thereafter he began selling vacuums for Electrolux.  In 1975 he started selling for Kirby and worked with them for over 20 years. Alex is now retired and lives on a farm in Pennsylvania but the vacuum obsession still runs strong.  He is the founder of the Vacuum Cleaner Collectors Club and continues to work on his private collection.  In our discussions with Alex it is apparent that he is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to vacuums and is also something of a historian on the topic. We asked Alex some questions about vacuums and collecting. Top 10 Canister Vacuums 2016 Tuesday, 26 July 2016 In this infographic we highlight the top 10 canister vacuum cleaners on the market in 2016. 

We’ve reviewed all of these vacuum cleaners and found them to be the best of the canisters.  Brands include Miele, Electrolux, SEBO, Bissell, Hoover, Eureka and Dyson.  hoover vacuum cleaners with bagsPrices range from below $100 to close to $1000.  compare roomba vacuum cleanersThe list of canister vacuums is dominated by Miele which has managed 4 placements in the top 10.  hoover vacuum repair guideYou can see the key features of each vacuum in the infographic. You can also see our detailed writeup on these machines here. Shark Lift Away Speed NV682 Pros & Cons Thursday, 07 July 2016 The Shark NV682 is a popular bagless upright vacuum cleaner and it has achieved a very high score on our site, placing it near the top of our Vacuum Cleaner Finder tool.

We have done a very detailed review of this machine which can be found here – Shark NV682 Review – but we thought it would be helpful to put together a short article with 2 quick videos highlighting the vacuum’s pros and cons.  A video is worth a thousand words.The ergonomics seem lacking and owners often complain of awkward features and tools that do not perform as well as expected. 1. Dyson DC41 Animal Upright The Dyson DC41 Animal is a powerful upright vacuum cleaner designed specifically with pet hair issues in mind. Dyson DC41 Animal is the active base plate under the cleaner head which self-adjusts for optimal contact with all floor types. While cleaning carpets the plate rises and the brush bar lowers to penetrate different depths of carpet pile, successfully uprooting ground-in dirt and pet hair. Without needing to bend down or make adjustments to the cleaner head the Dyson DC41 Animal smoothly transitions to hard floors. On hard or delicate surfaces the brush bar retreats to protect the floor while the base plate lowers to create a seal for more suction power.

The DC41 Animal uses patented Dyson Ball technology for easy maneuverability. 3 year Dyson and ABC warranty (coverage valid within the U.S. only) on parts and labor, and comes complete with brush, stair and crevice tool attachments. This vacuum was re-manufactured by Dyson at their factory with genuine Dyson parts. 2. Dyson DC39 Animal Canister The Dyson DC39 Animal is a full-sized canister vacuum designed with Dyson Ball technology for maximum power and maneuverability. With a pivot point located near the center of the machine the Dyson DC39 Animal turns tight circles with ease. Included with the DC39 Animal is an extremely handy Mini Turbinehead tool made to remove pet hair and dirt from hard to attack spaces such as carpet, cars and upholstery. Suitable for all floor types, the Dyson DC39 Animal rotating brush bar is operated at the handle for easy control without having to bend down. Use fingertip switch to turn on the air-driven rotating brush bar to get a deeper pick-up on carpets then switch it off to seamlessly transition onto more delicate rugs or hard floors.

The Root Cyclone technology maximizes suction power and assures it won’t diminish with increased use but the Dyson DC39 Animal has also been engineered for reduced noise levels. 3. Dyson DC40 Red Origin Upright The Dyson DC40 Multi Floors is a lightweight and powerful upright bagless vacuum designed for use with multiple floor types including carpet, tile, vinyl and wood. Dyson DC40 is the active base plate under the cleaner head which self-adjusts for optimal contact with all floor types. Without needing to bend down or make adjustments to the cleaner head the Dyson DC40 Multi Floors smoothly transitions to hard floors. The DC40 uses patented Dyson Ball technology for easy maneuverability. Three year Parts and Labor, 6 months thru Dyson & 2.5 year thru ABC Vacuum Warehouse valid within the U.S. only. 4. Dyson DC40 Blue Multi Floor The Dyson DC40 Multi Floor is a lightweight and powerful upright bagless vacuum designed for use with multiple floor types including carpet, tile, vinyl and wood.

Unique to the Dyson DC40 is the active base plate under the cleaner head which self-adjusts for optimal contact with all floor types. Without needing to bend down or make adjustments to the cleaner head the Dyson DC40 Multi Floor smoothly transitions to hard floors. Purchase comes with a 3 year US Dyson & Vacuum Warehouse warranty: 6 mo. thru Dyson & 2.5 years thru Vacuum Warehouse. All Dyson & Vacuum Warehouse warranty valid within the United States only. 5. Dyson DC23 Rationalized Canister DC23 Turbinehead Refurbished bagless canister vacuum comes with a Turbinehead brush bar for cleaning medium and short pile carpets. Brush bar can be turned off for hard floors. 6. Dyson DC33 Yellow Multi Floor Dyson DC33 multi-floor upright vacuum is designed for multiple floor types, including carpet, ceramic, vinyl and wood. It comes standard with a longer reach wand and lifetime washable HEPA filter. 7. Dyson DC44 Animal Digital Slim Bagless Stick Vac DC44 Animal has a detachable long-reach wand, which is balanced for floor to ceiling cleaning.

The motorized floor tool has twice the power of the DC35 floor tool, to drive the bristles deeper into the carpet pile with more force. The brush bar has carbon fiber filaments for removing fine dust from hard floors. DC44 Animal has a run time of 20 minutes or 8 minutes on Boost mode. Powered by the Dyson digital motor, DC44 Animal has a fade-free nickel manganese cobalt battery and Root Cyclone™ technology for constant, powerful suction. 8. Dyson DC59 Animal Handheld Stick Vacuum The DC59 Animal cordless vacuum cleaner is powered by the Dyson digital motor V6. This 350W motor, 2 Tier Radial™ cyclones and a re-engineered nickel manganese cobalt battery combine to provide powerful suction. Together these technologies enable the Dyson DC59 Animal to suck up as much dust as a corded vacuum.** DC59's floor tool has been engineered to be lighter and improve pick-up. A self-tightening mechanism keeps the brush bar stable and a dust capture channel prevents dirt from escaping back to the floor, increasing pick-up.

The new configuration of carbon fiber filaments and nylon bristle strips removes dust and dirt across carpet and hard floors. DC59 is powered by the Dyson digital motor V6. The digital motor spins at up to 110,000 times a minute, up to 3 times faster than conventional motors contributing towards the machine's powerful suction. 15 cyclones, arranged across two tiers, work in parallel to increase airflow and capture fine dust. The DC59 has 50% more power in boost mode than DC35 and DC44. 9. Dyson DC58 Cordless Handheld Vacuum 10. Dyson DC65 Purple Ball Animal Upright DC65 Animal Purple Upright Vacuum is engineered for outstanding cleaning performance and ease of use. With its self-adjusting cleaner head and re-engineered brushbar, bristles dig deeper into carpets to remove more dust and dirt, while providing superior performance on hard floors. The DC65 Animal Purple Upright Vacuum has been built to achieve the highest suction at the cleaner head, twice the suction as any other vacuum.¹ The DC65 Animal Purple Upright Vacuum has remodeled cyclones and uses the latest Ball™ technology.