KeyInterview7942 t1_ixa4ktm wrote on November 21, 2022 at 10:20 PM

I don't think cordless (and/or bagless) have BIFL potential. Also the right vacuum depends on your floor type(s) and budget. We have a two-story 2000 sq ft house with soft wood floors and a lot of low-pile rugs, and 5 cats + two dogs, all indoor. We got a Sebo E2 canister vac and it was life changing. We had a Shark bagless upright before and it was night and day. It's easy to get around, quiet, the cord retracts automatically, and it's easy to change out heads when switching from wood to rug to upholstery.

After a ton of research, we were looking for either a Sebo or Miele, and got lucky to find the Sebo used for a steal (heads up, they're not cheap). Super happy with it and expect it to outlive us.

eggdropk t1_ixgvdcz wrote on November 23, 2022 at 10:10 AM

Similar situation as you, but I went with the Aerus Lux Legacy (the cheaper Classic model is also great, but shorter warranty and fewer included accessories). If you know the brand history going back to the original real Electrolux brand of bagged canister vacuums, it’s hard to find anything close aside from a high end Miele or Sebo.