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In reply to the discussion: Real life goes on. Need recommendation for a GREAT vacuum. Not an "okay" vacuum - [View all]mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)that can be cleaned, etc? You basically have to check the entire 'pipeline' from where the suction is applied at the floor (sometimes they get clogged right by the floor, before the first 'tube' even connects) to the bin or bag.
Basically a vacuum will continue to 'suck' as well it did on the day you bought it ... if there's no clogs or dirty bags/filters/dust bins. Vacuum motors don't degrade over time in their suction power because of the motor itself. One day the motor will just die ... but until that day, it will work the just the same as it did on day one. It's clogs (or leaks ... which you may not be able to spot) that cause degraded suction performance.
Also if you have hardwood floors, you need a vacuum where the 'spinning' mechanism can be disengaged, that part is only good for only carpets. It's counter-productive on hard floors.
I did a good bit of research a couple months back cause I thought my vacuum ... didn't suck ... but I ended up getting it cleaned up enough to still be serviceable ... anyways, I really liked the combination of features, price, and good reviews (across a number of sites) on this particular Shark model ...
https://www.amazon.com/Shark-Rotator-Powered-Lift-Away-NV682/dp/B016ZK5N32