Consumer Reports List: The Best Vacuums of 2018

 

What should you look for when purchasing a vacuum cleaner and how do you know which information to trust?

 

Consumer Reports gathered information and data from over 6,094 of their subscribers and analyzed their data and feedback on performance, functions, and breakage rates for vacuum models for past 3 years. Below are the results for the best vacuums of 2018. 

 

(Please note that brands and models may vary, but choosing a brand with the lowest estimated breakage rate will increase the likelihood of purchasing a dependable model). 

 

 

 

Category: Best Canister Vacuum Cleaner | Bagged Canister Vacuums

 

Rating Areas:

• Carpet
• Bare Floors
• Tool Airflow
• Noise
• Emissions
• Handling 
• Pet Hair

Score: 75 : The Miele C3 Complete Marin Canister Vacuum  

 

Score: 74: The Kenmore Elite Pet Friendly Crossover 21814 Canister Vacuum

 

Score: 73: The Kenmore Elite Pet Friendly UltraPlush 81714 Canister Vacuum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Category: Best Upright Vacuum Cleaner | Bagged Upright Vacuums

 

 

Rating Areas:

 

• Carpet
• Bare Floors
• Tool Airflow
• Noise
• Emissions
• Handling 
• Pet Hair

 

  

Score: 74: The Kenmore Elite Pet Friendly 31150 Upright Vacuum

 

 

 

Score: 72:  The Miele U1 Dynamic Cat and Dog Upright Vacuum

 

 

 

Score: 71: The Kenmore Pet Friendly 31140 Upright Vacuum 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Worth Noting:

-Miele received the top overall score (75) in the bagged canister vacuum category. 

-Miele came in second in the bagged upright vacuum category. 

-Miele also ranks #1 in canister reliability and #9 in upright reliability. 

 

 

 

 

So What Does this Actually Mean?

 

When shopping for a vacuum, you should make sure:

 

1. The vacuum you purchase is the ideal machine for your unique flooring needs.

 

2. It’s Reliable. Investing in a vacuum is just that: An investment. Unless you want to purchase a new vacuum every few years, it’s worth researching and reading reviews on performance and reliability. 

• Non-biased/ Non Affiliate sites such as Consumer Reports or blog sites are the best to read for accurate, non-skewed information.

3. The Seller: We suggest you note the source you are purchasing a vacuum from. Who you purchase from will act as your warranty station for replacement parts or if the item breaks while under warranty. If the seller has been in the business for a long time and is easy to get a hold of/ responsive to it’s customers, this is worth noting.

4. Customer Reviews: What are people saying about this machine?

5. User Ability: Is this machine user-friendly? 

6. Weight: Make sure you research how heavy the machine is before you purchase.

7. Size: Where will you store this machine? Will it fit in that space? 

 

 

Purchasing a vacuum should be a fun, hassle-free experience. If you have any Questions, Comments, or Feedback, We Would Love To Hear From You!

 

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