Vacuuming your home can be a daunting task, and frustration is usually due to a lackluster machine that just isn't doing the trick quickly and efficiently. But with so many models out there and several new technologies, how do you choose the best vacuum cleaner for your home? Luckily, our buying guide will help you determine the features and styles that are right for you, and our roundup includes models on the market at every price point. How often do you vacuum? There's no need to be embarrassed. Some of us just don't have the time to get to this task everyday. But you should consider the frequency when choosing a unit. If you do vacuum daily, Michele Lupton, Communications Director for Rowenta USA, says a light-weight stick model is perfectly fine for maintaining your home. Although, if you tend to wait for a week or more to vacuum, a larger upright or canister model with a more powerful motor will help you get the job done. Lupton also noted that even if you are a constant cleaner, if you have a large home with wall-to-wall carpeting, a small stick vac may just be too small.

How much power do you need? Lupton says suction is the single most important factor while choosing the most effective model in addition to cyclonic action, which is what draws the dust and particles into the machine. Rob Green, Design Engineer for Dyson, also explains that air flow and agitation, or the ability of the vacuum cleaner to penetrate and remove dirt from the carpet fibers as well as the filtration level, which measures how much of the debris is expelled back out, all have to do with suction. lg robot vacuum cleanerAlthough many manufacturers boast about the amount of AMPS their product uses, Green says air watts are the more accurate measurement for a machine's cleaning power. refurbished dyson vacuum cleaners ukBottom line: Green says a vacuum with over 200 air watts is a good indication that it will be a powerful cleaner.ocean blue vacuum cleaner parts

Which style is best? Bagless models are great because you don't have to worry about stocking up on bags, and in most cases, you don't even have to touch the canister to release the mess -- just press the button and hold it over the garbage can. But on the other hand, with a bag, all of the grime is contained, and you have less exposure to the particles when throwing it away. Although, sometimes less powerful, upright models have better maneuverability than canister type cleaners. Bottom line: Newer bagless models trump vacuums with bags because these will lose suction and airflow as the bag gets full. Any special features to look out for? Lupton also suggests that the shape of the vacuum's head is important to check out, as you'll want one with channels to whisk away the dirt and dust. Also, a spinning brush is great, especially for carpeting, because it will comb through fibers and extract more debris. Although strings and hair can wrap around the brush and must be cleared away with a scissor.

While shopping, flip the appliance over and take a look for these features. Cordless models are beneficial if you are cleaning large spaces but make sure that the model has a long enough run time. Bottom line: Dyson has a new model with a tangle free turbine tool that cuts through caught hairs (great for pet owners), and Lupton suggests if you are going for a cordless vac, look for at least forty minutes of power, because some models only provide ten or twenty. Click through our slideshow of the best vacuums on the market now. Have something to say? Check out HuffPost Home on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Tumblr and Instagram. Appliance Buying Guide Buying Guide Vacuum Cleaner Buying Guide Vacuum Cleaner Models Best Vacuum CleanerThe annual CHOICE reliability survey asks thousands of members about the vacuums they own, what they think of them and how they've held up over time. Nearly 10,000 members participated in our 2016 reliability survey. The information they provided gives us a really good indication of how various vacuum cleaner brands stack up over time – something we can't test in our labs.

Use this article to find the best performing brands from our latest survey. In it we cover the most reliable brands and the brands with the highest owner satisfaction. We also cover the most commonly reported problems by brand. We add these reliability findings to the test results in our vacuum cleaner and  reviews. Access this and all CHOICE expert reports from only $7.98/month, billed quarterly at $23.95Vacuums are one of the more commonly used appliances in the household, but they’re often overlooked and taken for granted. They’re kicked and banged around, dropped-down the stairs, youngsters use them as a riding toy. Because of all this, we have a tendency to think that a vacuum is a vacuum. They all pretty much do the same thing by keeping the house tidy and clean, right? In fact there are tons of vacuums to consider. Although the purchase is not as exciting as a car or TV, vacuums can be important especially in cases of allergies or asthma. We will look at the different styles of vacuums, then compare Miele and Hoover.

The benefit to a canister is that they’re very compact, easy to store and easy to maneuver in multi-level homes. Traditionally, canisters were known to perform better on hard-wood floors. The upright was originally known to be better on carpets and rugs (that philosophy of thinking has since evolved). They both work very well regardless of the surface, but, do keep in mind in some brands, canisters offer different, more specific heads for different floor types. The canisters are more compact and require less storage space. Uprights are taller, heavier, and typically require more storage space. Vacuums not requiring bags seem to be the better option, because you obviously don’t have to spend money on bags. However, units requiring bags typically do a better job for allergen sufferers. It’s also often overlooked that when it’s time to empty the bagless units, debris has a much greater means of escaping back into the air/room. I personally know and understand what this is all about.

I own a Dyson (Bagless) but we have to go outside to empty the contents. Now, it doesn’t seem this is that big of a deal, until you actually have to do it in the winter months, the pain is that much greater! Bags also protect the vacuum components from lint and dust, so the bagged vacuums tend to last longer. Let's look at Miele and Hoover. Miele is a family-owned, family-run German company, founded in 1899. They’re recognized as the largest family owned appliance company in the world. Their first vacuum rolled off the assembly line in 1931. Every vacuum is designed, engineered and manufactured in Germany down to the component level. This level of detail allows Miele greater longevity and reliability than any other appliance or vacuum brand. The Hoover Company, started off in Ohio as a Floor Care Company. They also established themselves in the United Kingdom, and for the most part they dominated the electric vacuum industry in the early to mid 1900’s.

Hoover Company, was part of Maytag, not Whirlpool, but sold in 2006 to Techtronic Industries. Currently, Techtronic industries is currently owned by Bain Capital. This is a comparison between two good brands. Miele is recognized as the vacuum system specialists of the world. Hoover, is notably a very reputable brand, offering unique qualities as well. Yes, the Miele is more expensive. The quality in their build and the reputation of their brand is considered the best in class. Their uniques include the AirClean sealed system with bags to maximize capture, dust control and minimize release of allergens. The air is expelled through the top rather than the sides, so more dust is captured in a Miele vacuum. For allergy sufferers, the HEPA filter in the Miele vacuum is to the European standard and is three times more efficient in trapping dust and fine particles than the best American product. The Hoover vacuum, is a very decent vacuum for the price. It is bagless versus the Miele bagged unit.