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Posted by Tony on October 19, 2009, 1:46 am
Tony Hwang wrote:
> Tony wrote:
>> More recently my mother keeps buying vacuum cleaners, not liking them,
>> and she gives them away and buys a different new one and it's still no
>> good. She says she wishes she had her old Filter Queen, that was the
>> best she ever used. I'd buy one on ebay and give it to her but she
>> probably wouldn't like it anymore.
> Hmmm,
> What is wrong with built-in vacuum? We always had it for years. Any how
> cleaners use it now, we seldom vacuum ourselves. I just empty the pan
> once in a while. I can tell when it needs emptying, motor pitch tells me.
Actually Mom did like her central vac best of all but where she is now
we can't install one.
AND speaking of central vac's ...... A few weeks ago while taking my
trash to "the dump" (about 30 dumpsters in a circle), where the watch
dog employee puts large metal objects or things he thinks someone may
like, I stopped to take a look. There was a practically new central
vac! Since they started recycling steel, the "guard" didn't want me to
take anything that large, but then he told me to take it but don't let
anyone see me. I left with it and at home saw that inside where the
dirt goes, was the manual, a few brand new filters, and very little
dirt. It ran a little funny then I realized the one motor needed the
brush holder fixed and a new brush. No problem, runs good now. Never
saw the insides of one before and don't know if this is common, but the
two fan motors are in series, physically, not electrically. Lots of
suction! I think I may use it as a wood shop dust collector. It looks
like it sold for $350 to $450 a year or so ago.
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Posted by Doug Miller on October 17, 2009, 3:09 pm
wrote:
>Are there any reviews by an objective, unbiased source (e.g., Consumer
>Reports)?
ROTFL
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Posted by Caesar Romano on October 17, 2009, 3:24 pm
On Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:21:24 -0400, Butch Haynes
heavily-advertized Dyson vacuum cleaners?:
>The cognitive dissonance problem with owner reviews of higher than usual
>priced stuff (e.g., Macs, Kirby vacuums, etc.) is that having spent the
>extra money, the buyer must now report how superior the product is lest
>he be seen as a sucker or even a fool...
Excellent point.
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I filter all messages from google groups.
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Posted by on October 17, 2009, 4:22 pm
On Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:21:24 -0400, Butch Haynes
>RicodJour wrote:
>> wrote:
>>> Sum Guy wrote:
>>>> Are the Dyson vacuum cleaners as good as they say they are?
>>>> Are they worthy of the tv-commercial air time? Or is this a case of "if
>>>> you advertize it, they will buy" ?
>>> They are just trying to justify a high price. Some people will buy
>>> something just because it costs more.
>>
>> Curious that you have such a strong opinion on something you don't
>> own. Virtually all of the reviews from people that actually bought it
>> are 4 and 5 stars (Dyson Animal). Google has a review consolidator -
>> click on the "all reviews" link.
>>
>> R
>Are there any reviews by an objective, unbiased source (e.g., Consumer
>Reports)?
>The cognitive dissonance problem with owner reviews of higher than usual
>priced stuff (e.g., Macs, Kirby vacuums, etc.) is that having spent the
>extra money, the buyer must now report how superior the product is lest
>he be seen as a sucker or even a fool...
How about this? I OWNED a Kirby and thought it was absolutely
excellent, although a bit pricey, and things such as the jig saw
attachment were a bit silly. It was great as a vacuum cleaner and rug
shampoo-er, though. Thirty years later, I wish I still had it. I bet
it is still in like new condition, because my first wife, who got it
in the divorce, never did a lick of housework in her life.
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Posted by Kuskokwim on October 18, 2009, 10:23 am
On Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:21:24 -0400, Butch Haynes wrote:
> Are there any reviews by an objective, unbiased source (e.g., Consumer
> Reports)?
>
Yes, CU has rated vacuums:
Rated #1 with a score of 73 is a Hoover WindTunnel Anniversary Edition
U6485-900, price range of $186.99 - $253.54.
Best Dyson, DC28 Animal, is rated #12 with a score of 67, price $599.99.
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