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Dysons

To Me each vacuum has it's own thing and I have a variety in my collection and I have to say there is not one vacuum cleaner that doesn't clean they ALL do. but It's a persom peferernce which one he likes the most or best whatever. I have to truly say that with my Dc02 I'm very impressed with it's cleaning ability and no it's not a Hoover or a basgged vacuum but it does just as good of a job of any bagged or hoover vacuum this is my opinion.

Speaking of Hoovers I have both the New Constellion and the New Z700 bagless which I truly love both vacuums as to me they do a great job of cleaning. I have heard some people claim that they don't do a good job as a canister but mine sure does.

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[westytoploader]

I agree Skip, every vacuum is great out there to someone. Being a washer guy as well, I'm an 'equal brand' person and don't prefer one over the other...I just happen to have more Hoover vacuums and GE washers than other brands. While some of us may prefer Maytag over Frigidaire or vice-versa, we don't necessarily bash other brands or strongly support one. It doesn't make any difference in the long run...they're all great.

I have to say that the Dyson has to be the BEST bagless vacuum to date, though, no others even come close although there have been some good copies lately. Those 5127 prototypes really paid off with the Dual Cyclone design, and each subsequent design has been a great improvement. I will say the DC18 Slim sounds nice, and I can't wait to play with one this summer. Who knows, I may get one of those for myself as well. What I'm really curious about though is how, a couple of years down the road, it will fare as far as competition with the Oreck is concerned. The XL Ultra and XL21 are $549.95 and $749.95, respectively, and I'm trying to remember if the DC18 was the same price as the XL Ultra. Might be a tiny bit more, however I do know it's less than the XL21.

The Dyson I'm really looking forward to, though, is the DC21 Stowaway with the electric Motorhead. It will be released to special independent dealers on March 19, 3 months before its official release in June. I saw some pictures of it, and it's a fine machine. Apparently it is the same aggressive brushroll and nozzle that the DC17 uses, which would be an awesome cleaner. I can't wait!

Speaking of the Hoover Z, I saw the Z400 at Home Depot for $99, and I'm really tempted to pick one up. To me it doesn't matter how heavy it is or if the self-cleaning filter doesn't work for fine dust. It just sounds cool, and it's definitely a future collectors item. I don't think I would have much trouble with it as I don't abuse a machine like most average users would. Of course, seeing as how I'm using a Kirby Ultimate G, anything even slightly lighter than that would be an improvement, LOL.

--Austin

 

[westytoploader]

We've had plenty of situations where someone has found a certain brand of washer that one of us doesn't particularly care for, but we congratulate them anyway because it's a machine they happen to like. It's just the right thing to do!

 

[myhooverco]

Wow...can't you just feel the love in this thread...no one can say anything against a dyson......some things never change!LOL!

--Tom

 

[petek]

I noticed the DC21 and the DC18 Slim are already on sale here in Canada in last weeks newspaper flyers. Funny they got them here so fast seeing as they only started selling Dysons here last year or so.

 

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Tom

You voiced your opinion I voiced mine pure and simple nothing wrong with your opinions. You like hoovers and I like them all no matter what brand there are. You don't like Dysons and I do.
Everybody is intitled to there opinion.

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[myhooverco]

You are right skip...how about some cake? Sheesh...don't take life so serious!

--Tom

 

[bobbins]

I purchased a Maytag stacking Neptune in 1999. Great machine!!! Washed well, and the dryer capacity was fantastic. The only problem I had was the lack of window on the washer However, I purchased a door with a window for the dryer...this was great! Before I sold my house, on occasion I noticed during the rinse wash cycle the washer will try to spin with a tub full of water......I guess in time the motor will burn out...

 

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Bob

I bought mine new in 1997 when they first came out mine was first of the first ones as the number was a low number, I really loved how well it clean the clothes but I really believe mine was a lemon as not even after having it 2 weeks it had to go in for a fautly weather board i think but it seems like at least once a month it was in for some kind of repair, maybe the tech wasn't doing a good job of repairing because i know a year after I had it and it was still in the shop more then home Maytag contacted me and asked me if I would mind if there sent another tech to work on it and I agreed and the new tech said that the previously one even had some wires crossed and he was so suprised it would even run. I can't remember where I heard but before 1997 maytag sold out and another company took over can't remember the name but everyone said that's when Maytag started going down but I have another Maytag performa that's 2 years old and not the least bid of trouble with it and that's what makes me think that my neptune washer was a lemon.

I still have the matching neptune dryer in my building it's free to who ever wants it I'm in louisiana

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[gadgetgary]

I purchased a door with a window for the dryer

Bob,

Can this still be purchased? I have the original Neptunes. And was a windowed door available for the washer?
Very interesting Bob~!

 

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It's a Gas dryer

My neptune dryer is gas by the way

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[myhooverco]

dyson did not come up with the idea....

Other vacuum cleaner companies had the "great" idea to add color to their machines to make them stand out long before the dyson was ever dreamed of...here is a Hoover example from about 1971. It is Ceylon yellow and this machine really cleans your rug all very efficient using very little electric. You have to love that wild bag too. These machines just purr very quietly as you guide them over your rugs. Not enough good can be said about the classic Hoover Convertible. The whole color thing is great! What a great thread!

--Tom

 

[myhooverco]

Another wild color from Hoover....

Here is another photo of a great American vacuum made right here in sunny North Canton OH (LOL! It snowed today!). This example is from 1972 and it is a "lesser" Convertible model in Bittersweet (orange). Again this machine quietly without a lot of fanfare cleans rugs very well. It is extremely well made. It is a very "groovy" vacuum for sure. Made right here too! Ah the good 'ole days!

--Tom

 

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Tom

First time I see a converible in that color very nice color it must be a rare one, What model is that one?

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[myhooverco]

And how about some GREEN from Hoover???

Here is my mom's Dial a Matic (DAM for short). This was a gift from my dad at Christmas 1977. The bright green is very eye catching, but the name of it escapes me. This is another example of a brightly colored vacuum from Hoover that really worked well and cleaned rugs. This example at least is also very durable as it lasted a long time in the hands of my mom! These vintage Hoover cleaners are getting very hard to find in thrift stores and flea markets. I just wanted a nice contrast to the dyson at the beginning of the thread. There are a lot of wild colors out there to catch the eye of the consumer. So please no hate mail...just my opinion. Hope you all like the photos out there in washer land. Now I am off to Vacuumland.org to post these same pics. Like I said this thread is great! Thanks!

--Tom
IBAISAIC

 

[myhooverco]

Oh these machines...

The first one is the 1076...the second is a U4001...and the last one is a U5017....They really are great machines. I am sure that there are many many out there still cleaning rugs in homes across America.

--Tom

 

[westytoploader]

Those are beautiful Convertibles and I read the history on the orange model. Very interesting that those were compiled from extra parts for KMart...didn't realize that!

Of course the apple green DAM is awesome as well.

 

[petek]

I believe they were first gonna call it Punkin Poo orange

RFLMAO

and I'm off..........>

 

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Orange Hoover

I have seen the yellow one around but never the orange first time I see one in that color but again alot of Hoover owners don't part with there vacuums that often either so who ever has the orange ones they must be a keeper for sure

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[myhooverco]

Pete...I like the term Punkin Poo...I think that is an industry term!!! LOL!!

Austin...

Yes, the U4001 came in a lot of different colors. Some Kmart stores had one color and another might have a completely different color. However, the same good cleaning capability and Hoover quality remained the same. I found out how this came about from a good friend of mine here in North Canton who was an engineer at the time and worked on this machine. I am glad you learned something. Maybe one day you will run across one. I know if not for Jeff Parker, I would not have this one today. This was the last U4001 I needed to complete the set. So thanks Jeff!!!

--Tom
IBAISAIC