Milwaukee Tool 8955 Upright Vacuum

Pros: Allergy filters, extension hose, Turbo mini vacuum, cleaner carpets and floor. Less allergies!
Cons: No "cons" I am absolutely satisfied with it.

After spending roughly $1,100 on 5 (3 Sears Kenmore, one Hoover and one Bissell) vacuums over 12 years we decided to find one that would last for at least 2 years. We have 4 kids, 2 dogs and 5 cats. We wanted one that would take care of all the dander, ...

Pros: Quality construction. Excellent Sucking.
Cons: Poor edge cleaning on one side.

I have had the vacuum almost two years and I am convinced it is a well engineered quality piece of equipment. Looks When evaluating a vacuum looks is not very high on the scale of importance, but my 3 year old loved the sleek black casing with ...

Pros: Durabilty and very powerful. Lots of others.
Cons: Style, it's not sexy. Very basic look.

After lots of online research and several trips to look at vacuums I decided on the Riccar 8955. Several reasons got me to this decision. 1. Durability - This vacuum should last a very long time. Lots of metal and quality built. 2. Made in the ...

Pros: Great at picking up pet hair on all floors and furniture.
Cons: Have not found any yet.

I recently went to the vacuum store to purchase a Dyson Animal. I went to their website and to Epinions to gather as much information about the vacuum before I purchased it. When I informed the salesman that I was looking at the Dyson Animal, he politely ...

Pros: Great Suction, and propels well. Long cord.
Cons: Cover that shows scratches easily

I purchased this vacuum after becoming frustrated with a Panasonic Canister vacuum. It was loosing its suction and was just wearing out. Since purchasing the Panasonic I have moved into a single level dwelling, no more stairs etc. So I was looking to ...

Pros: Great suction, long cord, vacs under the bed
Cons: Expensive $500.

I had looked around for quite sometime for a new vacuum. My house is the dustiest place on earth. I had decided that the Dyson Animal was the one for me. My mother has had a Riccar for about 10 years and just loved it. How can that be? It uses ...

Pros: Industrial quality, powerful suction. Unbelievable 5-year warranty and free annual service
Cons: Hose on the short side. External hose attachment mechanism is not good.

I must begin by pointing out that I'm writing this review after two years of owning this vacuum. So we've certainly been able to put it through its paces and learn of all its quirks. Prior to buying this machine we've gone through a string of vacuums ...

Pros: solid feel, probably, it is built well
Cons: cost, average performance

Well... this will be a bit of a story. I had Eureka WorldVac Vacuum cleaner (Model 9575BT) since 1993. Replaced a motor once after wife got the sock sucked in - Eureka is not a pass through model - hence the result. When the second motor started ...

Pros: Great suction, long cord, 4 year warranty
Cons: Heavier than other vacuums I've owned Expensive but worth every penney

I recently went looking for a new vacuum cleaner as my electrolux died and they wanted $200 to fix it. I went to a local vacuum cleaner shop and the salesman proceeded to ask me what type of floors I had. As I have approximately 60% carpeting and 40% ...

Pros: durable, high resale/trade in value, included 3year service, 5 yr. warranty, great suction
Cons: slightly heavy to carry upstairs,requires bags, upfront cost

My husband and I needed a new vacuum after moving into our first home in 1995. We found ourselves in a repair store that was also a Riccar dealer. We noticed all of the latest models of Bissel, Hoover,etc. lined up on the wall for repair and the ...

Pros: Quality construction. Excellent Sucking.
Cons: Poor edge cleaning on one side

Update Mar 22, 2005 - I have had the vacuum almost two years and I am very happy with it. I have a large shop vac that I use to vacuum my car but, it was not very good at picking up the sand that gets in the rear cargo area (the filter was clean). ...

Pros: Suction, attachments, low profile, and service.
Cons: Not sure on the longevity yet. Be careful not to suck up its own powercord!

I am 25 years old and recently bought a new house. My wife and I own 2 cats. For years (in our past apartments) we had been getting by on a Eureka whirlwind bagless vacuum. My wife and I would go to work covered in cat hair. It was embarrassing to ...

Pros: Did a good job for 1 year
Cons: Don't vacuum anything thats even damp, it will rust on the metal parts.

The product is ok as long as you don't have a dirty house to vacuum. It just can't take any abuse at all. I also have a $100 Panasonic (MC-6810) that was used in the same way and its 5 or so years old and still going strong while the Ricaar has turned into a semi useless tool.

I vacuumed a Damp rug, meaning a rug that had been cleaned with a RugDoctor about 4 hours prior to vacuuming and left the vacuum sitting on the rug. Riccar said that this was considered abuse, thus canceling their warrantee. What this caused was the axel between the rear wheels rusted (a $6.99 part). The axel then cut into the plastic body to the point that the wheels rubbed against the body making it almost impossible to push, the dealer said it would cost more to fix then it was worth but they would allow me $50 on a new one.

Pros: Well-built Excellent suction Great attachments including extension rods 5 year warranty
Cons: A little expensive, but worth the money

I bought this vacuum a couple of years ago. I went into a vacuum store to look at the Miele vacuum and the salesman convinced me to take this one home and try it. Its suction power is amazing. I ended up buying it. I never intended to spend this much for just a vacuum, but it is truly worth every penny. I especially like all the attachments and extension rods. I can even get to those cobwebs on my 20 foot high ceilings. Plus, the extension cord is extra long, so I can do at least two rooms from one outlet. Additionally, it is made in America and comes with a 5 year warranty.

Pros: Solid, strong, with onboard tools and an extendable wand.
Cons: A bit heavy. Attachment hose too short, need to buy the optional 15' hose.

The R500 model is a nice combo of several features from a number of their other models. It has 10amp power, is pretty quiet, and has onboard tools. It is a solid machine with a feel of obvious quality, and this model is designed to be price competitive. We bought it because we have several floor surfaces in our 1895 restored townhome...hardwood floors with oriental rugs, tile, and some fully-carpeted areas. We found the self-adjusting surface height feature very helpful in making the transition from floor to rug. The suction power can be adjusted using a window dial on the attachment hose, and that is a "must" when you try to vacuum a light throw rug!

The headlight is quite bright, and the suction power is impressive. We paid $299 at a vacuum cleaner specialty store, and got a real education on "bagless" models (which is what we originally wanted). Though we've only had it a month, I think we made a good buy.