Our vacuum cleaner broke last week - it just blew up and quit sucking dirt. This is the third vacuum cleaner we have had since we have been in our house. We usually have to replace our vacuum cleaner every 2 to 2.5 years because we really USE IT A LOT for everything. We usually buy a Hoover Wind-Tunnel Self-propelled bagless model, because they clean very well and the attachments are convenient. The bagless feature made it attractive to us because it is easy to empty the "trash cup" and we don't have to pay for bags. The only thing we didn't like about the Wind Tunnel is the weight - it weighs about 20 pounds.
We made a decision last week to purchase an Oreck XL Platinum Pilot. It comes with a 10-year warranty with yearly check-ups included in the cost. It weighs 10 pounds. As a bonus, it comes with the Ultimate Hand-held Vac and an Iron. It looks like it really kicks booty with the swivel head, and everyone we know with an Oreck loves it. You can read more about it here: http://www.oreck.com/Platinum-Pilot-Pro-Series-Vacuum-Cleaner.
So WHY did we spend $550 on a vacuum cleaner? Let's do the math: we were replacing our current vacuum cleaner every other year for $200-250. Which means in 10 years, we would spend about $1000 on vacuum cleaners. I would much rather spend $550 on a vacuum that lasts 10 years, is reliable, light-weight, high-quality and will WORK for the entire 10 years rather than having our vacuum cleaner blow up every other year and spend twice the amount of money over time. It didn't hurt that it came with the Hand Vac and Iron. We already have an iron - so we might sell it to help cover the cost of the vacuum cleaner. We'll see.
$550 for a good vacuum vs. $1000 for crappy ones over 10 years seemed like a no-brainer.
I should get my new vacuum cleaner in about a week. I have 30 days to love it, or I can return it free of charge. I don't see how there is any risk. I'll keep you posted...
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