Milwaukee Tool 8955 Upright Vacuum

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Fantastic suction power
Cons: None

We previously owned a Riccar-had it at least 10 years. We were just going to replace the extension hose but my husband loved the vacuum so much that he decided to spring for a new one! The product is made of high quality materials and superior workmanship. Has many desirable features such as the large capacity disposable filter bag. Works great on both carpets and bare floors. Love the on-board tools. We have been in our home since 1986 and everyone who visits either asks if we clean our carpets professionally on a regular basis or if we recently installed new carpeting. Our carpeting looks like new! I change the bag at least once a month - maybe more since we have a dog and a cat but that's a testimony to the cleaning power of the vacuum.

Pros: Heavy duty machine with a 5 year parts and labor warranty.
Cons: Wife says its a little heavy, but she is a small woman(105lbs).

Just picked this up for my wife and it does seem like it will do the job it was made for. I will have to give the Riccar an A+ on this machine

Pros: Superior cleaning, easy to push, sturdy, 5-year warranty.
Cons: A bit pricey.

After doing a lot of research to explain the inadequacy of my top of the line Eureka, I recently bought the 8955 model Riccar. It has proven equal to all the reviews on Epinions: Pushes easily; sturdy but not heavy; better than average suction and brush function for carpets and laminated floors; well designed in many ways for ease of use; great on cat hair; 5-year warranty; modestly priced bags and parts. Department store vacuums are a lot like today's fishing lures, built flashy to catch the consumer's eye. Riccar vacuums are built for function, not style (much like myself). The 8955 is a bit pricey at $559 after trade-in, but I would have spent that much in 5 years replacing department store models that don't hold up--and not gotten the good cleaning I get with the Riccar. I got excellent advice from the owner at Dewey's Vacuum Store in Forest Lake, MN. The owner gave me an honest and patient appraisal of the major brands and their limitations, including the Riccar. I highly recommend this store along with the Riccar 8955.