I would love to see the Hoover air steerable vacuum if you ever do a part two. I have owned two generations of it and it cleans all surfaces extremely well!
FYI the BBB isn't some official Bureau. It's literally just a yelp for boomers. It's only a review site and they have no sort of power over anything. They were pretty scummy with their company name and it fools many people.
I found my Dyson Ball Animal vacuum in a gargabe bin. Took it home, cleaned and unclogged it, washed the filters, and it works great. The stuff people throw away.
Look at my channel for a video of vacuums and flat-screen TV's piled up in the walk-in E-waste dumpster at the transfer station (dump) of my small town. I see Bissel, Hoover and Shark vacuums cin there regularly, and the occasional Dyson, but I have never seen a Sebo or Miele vacuum in there. I was tempted to take one of the Dyson home and play with it and see what was needed to fix it ---- presuming it was actually broken, which it might not truly have been ---- But I already have 2 Sebo vacs and my wife takes a dim view of me bringing home more projects in need of repair.
i pick up every vacuum i find on the side of the road and 90% are easily fixable .. i give them to my local rescue mission ..but it puzzles me why most have the cord cut off .
@@williemoon7522 , I am a volunteer with the local Repair Cafe; every 3 months a bunch of people like myself with tool skills get together and repair items for local residents at no charge other than cost of parts. We fix a lot of vacuum cleaners that typically just need unclogging and a belt and maybe a filter bag. Rarely do we see a vacuum cleaner that can't be prepared. And yet the walking erased dumpster at the transfer station/dump of my town will collect several dozen "broken" vacuum cleaners every few weeks ---- including Dysons.
Never let anyone buy you out dude, you are the BEST product reviewer on UA-cam. I trust your reviews from car oil to vacuums. If you haven't already made a company out of what you're doing, I have a feeling you would find much success! You are the boss employees are looking for! You're the trustworthy alternative to consumer reports 🙏
To be fair vacuum testing is very common and it’s much more useful on other channels. The fact it didn’t include the Henry, SEBO or Miele says it all really. They along with shark and Dyson is where the comparison should be made.
My wife and I found a Shark stratos at goodwill for $50. Almost brand new condition with all the attachments. One of the best deals I’ve ever found. Great video as always!
I purchased a Dyson back in 2000 and it still runs top notch today, 24 years later, with a single replacement of brush, foot to tank connector tubing and rubber belt. Excellent testing regimen!
I recently swapped from DC24 to DC44, the problem with old one I was having was none and easy to service, but this is where I drew the line and decided to sell it, they don't sell replacement parts, out of stock with 3rd party sellers too
1 thing that I always like is how you figure out how to test the products, that’s as interesting as the results sometimes. Thank you Sir for your efforts, I do appreciate it
I Loved my Electrolux. Bought it in 1980 for $600. Huge cost, but it was 100% dust capture and the heads were REAL power heads with their own motors. Not using the vacuum suction to drive the motors. It last 14 yrs and 3 dogs and a cat, and 2 boys! Great canister vacuum!
My mom only used Electrolux. The original I grew up with, which she ventually had to replace, and then she replaced that one. She used the kind where the vacuum was on the floor and the hose was attached to that. Her newest vacuum is a cordless, not an Electrolux. Her last two Electrolux didn't last nearly as long as the original I knew growing up, and she says her new cordless seems just as good, with way less weight and no cord.
We had one too, what a work horse it was. My only issue was the quality of the bags. Sometimes the suction overwhelmed the seal on the bags and dust would eject from the machine. Overall a great cleaning machine.
I purchased the Shark Stratos nearly a year ago after watching/reading dozens of similar comparison videos and consumer reports. I have no complaints with it. It does its work well, all of the maintenance tasks are quick and easy, The deodorizer on the lowest setting is a pleasant feature, its ability to pop off the base makes things like vacuuming ceiling fans and the tops of cupboards less clumsy. I'm glad people love their Dysons, but I figured I'd mention that the Stratos is a fantastic machine that I'm very glad I invested in.
Thank you for confirming my suspicions. I felt that Shark wasn't as good as it used to be. I also noticed their customer service is not as good as it used to be and Shark doesn't really stand by their products like they used to.
Interesting, I'm German and had never heard of Sebo - guess I don't go shopping for vacuums very much :) They're priced similarly to Miele and I would assume of similar quality as well. If they last 20+ years the price seems fine.
This is one of those channels that once you find it, you go, Where Have You Been All My Life? I love the unbiased and uninfluenced opinion. This is a very refreshing perspective, especially nowadays, where everybody is doing what somebody else tells them, and they can’t formulate an opinion on their own. Speaking on behalf of myself and the rest of the economic consumer market, you sir are a national treasure. Very excited to see more reviews!
Hey Mate, if you're looking into unbiased reviews, Stassa23 Knife Therapy is a great knife reviewer. Torque test channel is great for tools and lights cheers!
He's an affiliate, and makes money off of people clicking the links if they buy vacuum, or any product he reviews, and remember he's just one guy testing one of each vacuum. You need hundreds more vacuums and tests to get an accurate review.
Fun fact; vacuums can be much quieter but users perceive louder vacuums as more powerful. This is one example of engineered inefficiency for consumer preference. IE: Monkey brain like loud noises. Pick loudest vacuum! Thanks as always Project Farm!!! :) Keep up the fantastic work on behalf of us consumers!
I wouldn't necessarily doubt that, but you call it a fact, do you have some sort of citation? Lots of things have gotten quieter over the years and more powerful at the same time, I kind of think most people don't make that association (noise=power) any more.
@@GlennC789definitely an old tale. The culture now understands not only corded appliances but also cordless tools. No one after the 3rd use is yelling "yeah its the best on the market can't you tell!?" Just as we can tell that straight pipe Honda won't beat many full exhaust production cars now.
How does anyone know how loud a vacuum is when it’s sitting on a shelf at Costco? I guess I missed this “perception” because I’ve never once equated noise with more power. If anything I’ve heard loud vacuums and thought “change the bag or empty that thing out”.
I have a canister Electrolux vacuum that purchased in 1978 and about 15 years ago have only replaced the swivel wheels and the handle. At that time, the repairman tested the suction and said that it was still at factory specifications. I also inherited my grandmother’s Electrolux that still works perfectly but only has metal runners and a cloth bag, but it’s handy on the sloped driveway as it doesn’t roll away. I bought several uprights over the years, but with the power nozzles and tools for my canister, I can clean everything easily. The only drawback is that it’s heavy when I have to carry it up and down the stairs, but I was always having belts break on the uprights and got rid of them. The repairman said that the weight is from the metal parts which is why it doesn’t break down.
We have had Electrolux canister vacuums since the early 70’s. My brother had a selling job with them and sold a total of two! Both to family! Needless to say he wound up in academia! Those lasted for over thirty years with basically no repairs needed, and over time we replaced both. Now I have two, both well over 15-20 years old, one for each floor in my house and they work great. It’s funny how young people are afraid of them and my cleaners won’t use them even though they work so much better than their admittedly lighter machines. It sort of pisses me off, because their vacuums do NOT get the corners or small areas but I let them use the machines they prefer. I go back later and get the areas they miss. They clean enough that it makes things easier on me, so things get done and that’s good enough for what I’m paying, I guess. It’s weird, but I always feel uncomfortable telling people what to do even when I am paying them for the job! 😂
My wife got a refurbished Electrolux upright 10-15 years ago and it has served us very well over the years. It's starting to fail now, randomly shutting off and we're not sure if it's fixable. To our dismay, it seems Electrolux doesn't *make* upright corded vacuums anymore?? But maybe their cordless vacuums are worth a try... 🤔
@@pwitty2001 I don’t know what year your vacuum is, but if it’s older, it might be more worthwhile fixing. It could be something as simple as the on/off switch failing. I have a dishwasher that’s 39 years old and a Maytag washer and dryer that still work great. Many of the older models are made with better materials and last. I also have 5 39 year old ceiling fans and all of them used heavily, some running 24 hours a day. My toaster is from 1979 and still works. I don’t care about the latest version of appliances as none are cheap and they rarely last more than 5-10 years as they have more plastic parts that break easily as well as less quality overall. My neighbor had an ancient upright Hoover that was all metal and weighed a ton and didn’t have the beater bar. I was helping her clean as they had built another house in the neighborhood so were moving and I have physical issues and went home to get mine. My neighbor was a tiny woman, weighed about 90 pounds and had a lot of respect that she was able to use that machine. While they were building the house, I told her that I would put in a central vacuum and they looked into it and had it installed. After they had moved, she thanked me as she never realized how heavy and hard to vacuum with her old machine was as she had never used anything else.
A feature I’ve come to love is headlights. I picked up a Shark cordless at Costco and it has lights on the head at floor level. On bare floors I turn the lights off and those lights will show you every bit of dirt and hair. With my vacuums without lights a flashlight turned on and laid on the floor really helps. My wife thinks this is stupid I like to vacuum in the dark.
My fiance laughs at me, but I wear a headlamp when I vacuum. I'm lighting up where I'm looking, and from above so it's a better "light" than a headlight on the vacuum.
I agree and shark vacuums in recent years have become a pain in the ass to repair. Gluing the lower duct hose in place, which is a common failure point due to how much it gets rotated around. It's made of a cheap crappy thin plastic material. They also use torx security screws to hold the vacuum together as well.
Been watching you a few years now, my brother is an engineer and also really uses your videos to help choose good products. That's awesome that you replied to me and I always appreciate the work you put into these videos. Your an awesome guy and I will be here for years to come!! I also recommend you all the time :) AD Air Force here btw. God speed and never lose your honestly and way you make these videos. Puts serious pressure on companies to be better.
I bought a Shark Stratos right from the company late last year and it is amazing! I additionally received all the attachments and a floor steamer too from company promotions. The Shark has great suction, is easy to empty, does a good job of air filtration and is light and maneuverable. It certainly is the best vacuum I have ever owned. Thank you for the good test program.
16 months with my Shark Stratos, zero issues, does both the vinyl, carpet, and rugs perfectly. Only had the front light turn from white to red once when I sucked up a shirt from under the bed, shirt came out with no problems or damage to the vacuum.
I have the greatest respect for all your testing because you don't except demos or samples but pay for everything you test directly out of pocket, which is a huge consideration A) Because it allows you to be completely subjective B) Eliminates the potential for bias C) Gives us your fellow consumers a true test of the products capabilities, strengths & weaknesses - not to mention the products are often destroyed in the name of durability! Great work and Farm Science is still the Best Science!
@@goodgremlinmedia2757 Do you know just how many vacuums there are to review and he buys what he tests - how much money do think he has? If you've watched ANY of his tests he always asks his viewers to leave comments which can include recommendations of what to review next. SO, recommend Bagged Vacuums to be reviewed.
I used to work at a vacuum cleaner store repairing and selling vacuum cleaners. I've owned a Riccar upright vacuum for 15yrs and only ever replaced the belt and roller brushes. They are really well built and made in Missouri! I've had all of these vacuums apart at one time or another and in my opinion the quality that matters is rubber wheels, large amp low rpm electric motors, and metal rollers with replaceable brushes. Also, HEPA filters can restrict the air flow so I use pleated or charcoal, but use a HEPA bag.
Riccars hold up but holy cow they are like a Shop Vac compared to a Festool when you run SEBO or Miele next to them. Even an old US made Panasonic is way more advanced than a modern Riccar.
Our vacuum just died. first thing I did was head over to project farm , to see if you had something on vacuums… you are the best ! Thank you for everything you do for us !
@@MarathaRoyals I ended up spending the big money , and got the top dog (shark) … so far it works excellent … we’ll see how she lasts , I have two wolfdogs that shed enough to have killed two dysons ( bought both factory refurbished from woot) and a Bissell … I’m putting my faith in project farm… he hasn’t let me down yet!
Have had 2 Dysons. The suction on them is great. The first one lasted about 15 years .I still have it as a spare. I only replaced the hose on it. My second Dyson has still had no issues. Have 3 kids and 2 large dogs. Kids are harder on it than the dogs.
Something everybody forgets to mention in their reviews is the ease of maintenance in any case of airway clogging + filter strength for compressed air cleaning + air filter seal (I've run into vacuums that claim hepa grade filtration yet the filters don't sit well in their place and the dust bypasses the filter & gets spat back into the air) + ease of removing & untangling roller for when it gets tangled with hair
Might as well go down the rabbit hole and do canister vac's and regular uprights. I remember a very popular Reddit thread (back in their heyday) with a vacuum repair guy, and we ended up buying a Miele canister vac on his recommendation. That thing is great, is soooo quiet, and it really sucks. Adjustable suction, internal cord storage, powered head, and more. I prefer the bags over bagless, as it's a huge time savings in the end. Indicator says low air flow? Swap out the bag. Thank you as always for the great content and helpful information! This is truly an educational channel.
Miele is a german premium brand. Their stuff costs 3 or 4 times the price of the cheapest household appliance (fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, oven, coffee machine, vacuum cleaner), but people buy it here in Germany (if they can afford it). It's like Audi/BMW/Mercedes or Loewe/Metz with TVs here.
I also bought a Miele after that thread. I wonder what kind of sales bump Miele experienced after that thread went viral. I know we had never considered the brand prior to it.
I bought a rebuilt 10 year old Kirby last year from a local vacuum shop, it was under $250, the store gave me a 2 year commercial use warranty and it is by far the best vacuum I have ever owned. I wouldn't pay new prices for a kirby but I will for sure rebuild this one or buy a rebuilt one if I ever need to replace mine.
Did you know that if was not bought from a Kirby dealer it is considered a stolen machine? Kirby has a history of very sketchy business practices. Kirby are great but will never own one because of the company. Have a Miele instead.
A lot of technicians like myself recommend bagged machines, as the right kind of bags will filter way better than a lot of bagless machines, and are usually less messy. My personal favorite is the Sanitaire SC5713/SC5815, but other options like the Sebo G series, Riccar and Miele are good, although a lot more expensive.
Seeing a bagged review including more premium rather than lifestyle brands would be fantastic. Never had a vacuum repair guy actually recommend a bagless or a dyson.
They just work better with carpets. My Miele corded vacuum has several times the suction and airflow of even a decent cordless vacuum like the Dyson, it is able to pick up dirt from the edges of carpets, whereas cordless vacuums rely heavily on the brushes to collect debris. They are also a lot better at picking up large and/or dense pieces. That's not to say that brushes are a bad idea, they work well to loosen car hair from wool carpets for example. And really, with the capacity of the bags the price per use is negligeble. Total that up against the longer lifetime and not needing to buy batteries and they probably come out cheaper.
I had a Sebo upright, with pet hair it was terrible, it would redeposit cat hair back onto the floor (The quick roller disconnect was helpful lol) had to get the Riccar Immaculate luckily the Vacuum store took a trade on the Sebo
I bought a Shark Rotator True Pet NV752 in 2018. It has been through 6 maids and they all loved it. It's never stopped working and nothing has broken. All the attachments still work properly the filter is easy to clean and I'm so happy I got it. Thanks for another great video!
Ive had 4 Dysons and never been impressed with them. Their plastics are incredibly cheap for their cost. When my last dyson broke, i picked up an Oreck Commercial upright for $150 and it’s by far the best vacuum I’ve ever used. Its light, well made, repairable, stupidly long cord, AND it has proper bags! Also have an older stick style shark for certain other jobs. Thanks for more awesome videos!
i can vouch for getting a Oreck. i had a crappy Shark that was designed to not even stand upright on its own. frequently just froze up on area rugs. finally gave up and got a Oreck Commercial XL and tons of extra bags and i love it.
I was watching a vacuum review channel for awhile, and the thing about his test that impressed me, was using a particle counter to see how much dust the vacuums leaked back out into the air for the owner to breathe. Some vacuums are perfect. Some leak a lot! You can't tell by naked eye, either!
Yea that guy is legit, I watched a ton of his videos before I bought my Meile C3. It has multiple filters in it and the bag itself acts as a filter. It's the best vacuum I've ever owned and I don't expect to replace it for at least another 20 years.
I've owned a Dyson for over 20 years, the thing is still going strong. Even the brush has lasted as I got a replacement and compared the new vs old and it didn't really differ. Any appliance that last for decades makes that price easy to accept.
I found a Kirby G5 at Goodwill a few years ago. It was in perfect working condition with a new belt. I replaced the bag and cleaned her up a little. I love it.
They run a long time because they are simple, but changing from carpet to hose is ridiculously complex and fogeddaboutit with stairs. G5 can use a lot of parts from newer and older Kirbies. Watch out for the cord plug end, they like to fall off.
I'm surprised that Kirby and Hoover. Weren't included. They are very pricey, but if the less expensive ones perform similarly... why spend the extra $$$¿ Maybe in a future video..
@@rickc303 not complex ,cumbersome i love kirbys but taking the brushroll off to install the hose is tedious , that was tedious when that design came out in the 30s if i want to use a hose i usually grab another vacuum just so i dont have to fuss with it.
Now we need a companion video on canister vacuums. A friend who has a cleaning business gave me a retired SEBO K3 canister vacuum and all I can say is "Very Impressive !"
PLEASE! there needs to be good video commentary actually comparing the "king" of vacuums: Miele C3/Sebo D4 vs the peoples champs: cordlesses and other shark & Dysons. While I love canisters and those specifically it's helpful to know how far off/close the vacuums most people buy are to the "gold standards".
My mom had a Sebo and currently owns a Miele. I dislike both. They got terrible ergonomics when it comes to the handle of the vacuuming wand. Unlike those my wrists were not in pain with using a Shark or Dyson. I got carpel tunnel and arthritis and those german brands agitate my wrists the most. I also found the fit and finish of the plastic parts to be heavily disappointing especially at the handle of Miele. I could feel the sharp plastic sticking out. On another note the Miele wasn't able to dig and remove as much of built up kitty litter in a basement rug. I vacuumed the same rug afterwards with a Dyson V6 stick vacuum with HEPA filter attachment. Both vacuums used powered brush heads, no brushes powered by air. The dyson removed litter that the Miele couldn't.
I've had a dyson big ball for at least half a decade, and while i fully bought it off hype alone, I've also been genuinely happy with its performance ever since. only ever had to repair the power cord carousel's clock spring, which jumped timing and had to be reset. fixed it with one youtube search and maybe 30 minutes effort.
Even if I have no interest in the products being tested, the videos are more engaging and entertaining than any sporting event. Always a great consumer resource
Can you imagine if ESPN Sports showed this instead? The ratings would soar through the roof as their audience would balloon. Imagine NFL football players pushing a vacuum cleaner across the field in a serious test of ability to pick up dirt? Everyone would watch that.
Great video as always. I used to sell Kirbys and Rainbows. My only issue with the testing if you sealed the vacuums for the CFM/MPH test. No one does that. It's not a real-world test. A crappy vac with weak power will still lift a bowling ball with a good seal. I know this because it's one of the things I used to show when demoing the vacs I used to sell. A high-power, high CFM vac isn't going to work efficiently if it's got leaks. I've seen plenty of crappy vacs pull out more dirt than "better" vacs because they had a better seal to the floor and less leaking.
You got all the support! I never miss a single video for you for years now! I love everything you and this channel stand for. I think you are the most honest, trusted and creative youtuber on this platform hands down! I wach your videos even if I had zero interest in the products just to support your honesty and integrity ❤
Had a Dyson for 8 years, ex wife left me and our son. I switched to a Kirby Avalir. First time vacuuming filled 2 bags each weighing approx 14 pounds. Home was significantly cleaner and dust was reduced. Ladies generally don't like the weight of a Kirby, but wowza, what a great machine.
And Dyson turned to crap when he sold out the business to a cheap Chinese manufacturer. My Grans old Electrolux was still going strong until 2008 when she passed & my sister sold it before I could get my hands on it 😢 Kirby is an amazing vacuum & when I used to clean commercial & residential we always used Kirby 💪🏻
Robot vacuum testing would be a great video. I'm looking to invest in one and I've been basing a lot of my purchases from your tests and it's paid off. Thanks for the great content..
@@EP50009Dude I know about those and I've seen some videos on them but I don't know if I can justify spending that much. I don't know, I just need to see more testing and more reviews just so I feel more comfortable about spending the money.
Excellent idea! We have had three Neeto vacuums and now have a Shark. One is upstairs, Baby, and Alfred cleans downstairs. Periodically I use the Dyson to do a deep cleaning but they seem to do a good job.
My grandmother had a Kirby that seemed indestructible but we sold it when she passed. Years of going through cheap plastic vacuums became tiresome and I finally decided to buy a Kirby again about two years ago and will never look back. They’re absolute battle tanks. Loud, heavy, but will live forever and clean better.
@@repodog6191 Used Kirby's are the best value in vacuums. Typically, newer models can be had for a couple hundred bucks and double the power of a Dyson.
You missed a very important option...that is the ability to decrease suction. I have a newer home with very plush carpets like a lot of new homes or those with newer carpets. I bought a Dyson at Costco since I've used them in the past. I had to take it back because the suction was so strong on my carpets that I couldn't push it. Costco said several people had brought theirs back for the same reason. I replaced it with a Shark vacuum. Its suction can be turned down if needed by sliding a lever. It is the best vacuum I've ever owned.
You could install a pot for a rheostat which would decrease speed of motor which would decrease suction , or just raise the height selector so it rides higher on the floor
Yep, we have some very plush carpet in our basement, and we open up the sharks vent all the way, otherwise its a pain to push and probably much harder on the carpet.
@@Forseen-vm1qs The Dysons do not have a height selector. Or haven't for a long time, DC14 era? When you could select bare floor or carpet on the head. Newer Dysons just have the option to turn the brush head off/on.
@@stephenmellentine I believe the Electrolux uses a separate cooling motor from the suction motor, enabling it to create a better suction seal without burning up. Or so the sales pitch used to go...
Our 25 y.o. Kenmore started screaming in agony, so I had to put it out of its misery. Enter the Bissell 2252. Hokey smokes, Bullwinkle! This thing really (I'm not going to say it) vacuums! It's a dog hair eating machine! Thanks for another great review!👍👍
I’ve got a refurbished Dyson animal 2 I got on sale for 150$ and I’ve had it a few years now. It works just as good as it did on day one. I love it but it’s very heavy
@@Alan-BonneyLake-yr2ry I have a Bissell that I bought around 12 years ago at Walmart and it is excellent value. and durable considering it is all plastic. I have 2 long haired cats and vacuum several times a week and the suction power on it is amazing.
I try to watch all of your videos but somehow missed this one. I love that you make these videos on all kinds of things we use around the house. I always do research on more expensive items before pulling the trigger on one. I love seeing a video by you that covers something I'm looking for. They're always great and very helpful. Thank you!
I've always wanted to say this in his previous videos but will use this one since it appears to be his latest posting. Does anyone else out there always have the need to slow down his playback speed to 0.75 just to understand and pickup what he's explaining? He'd make a good auctioneer or the fast talking voice you hear at the end certain tv ads explaining the legal stuff. He could stretch out his videos to at least 30 minutes and he wouldn''t have to talk so fast. This is the only channel that I have to always slow down a bit to grasp what he's saying. He done this from day one. What's the rush dude!
I have more than once slowed down the playback speed to better listen. I wonder if he uploads the videos purposely at an increased playback speed in order to reduce length of video.
We've had a Shark upright for about 8 years that was a hand-me-down and it's still phenomenal. We used to go through vacuums every few years, but every feature of the Shark felt like a luxury. Good to know that I should start setting aside some of my 401K to buy a replacement someday. 😂
They have great sales! Not to worry. I see them all the time. Mine has been good to me too & I got it for $99 6+ yrs ago. The more expensive models do drop in price significantly
I was sure of the Shark360 but now I'll get the Kenmore. I also don't appreciate that my $300 Shark didn't even last a year from the hose breaking in multiple places, snap connectors not clicking and the wheels cracking off. You're doing a fabulous job for us🎉❤
I know no one asked, but in ~2017 we bought a Miele C1 can&hose type vacuum. The price made my eyes water, but at the time we lived in a two story home that had deep pile carpet in all the rooms except for the kitchen and baths so we really needed a good vacuum. A couple years later we moved into a split-level house with deep pile carpet, and last December into a ranch with hard floors except a couple of area rugs. It has been an absolute champ throughout, including quite a lot of “off label” use in the basement and garage since January, cleaning up moving dirt and contractors and all manner of whatnot. The only things I do not love about it are its propensity to wind hair around the brush, and that removing and reinstalling the brush is tricky.
I like almost everything they make due to very high quality and performance but Kirby has them soundly defeated. The hair issue you mention is 2 min on a Kirby
A little secret/dirty trick is that Mieles are better for "off label use" than even some bagged shopvacs but obviously a Miele isn't as expendable. The bags are VERY difficult to pierce, and while some human hair can weasel it way through the layers over like ~8 months: sawdust, staples, small nails, and the like don't stand a chance. I've cleaned drywall dust too but I'm unsure if the bag can actually capture it all, and some of it doesn't pass the motor and land in the hepa.
@@MaximilianvonPinnebergDepends where you’re at. Miele and SEBO vacs are WAY more expensive in the USA (we don’t get the Bosch vacs either). Take a look at the US prices, you’ll poop yourself.
One important factor is whether the system is sealed, meaning, the dust/dander/skin cells (yes, that stuff) is staying in the canister and not going out of the exhaust. VERY important factor for me with any vacuum purchase. One easy test is if it smells bad after you vacuum, that’s because all that stuff settled on the ground is up in the air and into your nose. Or if you have an air purifier, it’ll probably be going off while you are vacuuming too. Buy a sealed system, it’s worth it.
doesn't matter when you go to empty the cannister and it all comes flying back into the environment all around your trash can. Unless you are at least smart enough to only ever empty it outside
Vacuum cleaner motors are always air-cooled and any grit and dirt that gets past the filter system will cause wear to the motor. I have 3 dogs, including 2 gigantic Anatolian Shepherds who generate a lot of fur, and we foster dogs too, so I use Sebo vacuums with filter bags. The filters last us about a month.
@@Blink_____ Or just keep your trash can outside of the living space? I empty my vacuum into a trash can in a utility or mud room, not in a trash can in a kitchen or living room.
@@Blink_____ yeah I keep grocery bags for emptying the canister, it's too gross to do inside. I used to think as long as you were not too violent about it it should be fine, until the sun rays coming in one morning convinced me otherwise.
I bought a shark navigator lift away in 2013 or 2014 and that thing is still going strong. Best vacuum I've ever owned. I did have to replace the hose once from a tear where it just wore out over time. I also love vacuuming and have German Sheperds so it's seen plenty of use both for tile and carpet. You can also buy all the replacement parts since it's a popular vac.
What a great vacuum study you've done here!! Last year I did so much research before finally selecting my SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium (which I realize is not in the realm of what you researched here) ... but watching your various tests makes me want to give them a try on my vacuum!
One thing I didn't notice in your tests was overall envelope integrity/seal. There's a vacuum review guy on youtube that does a pretty good independent job like yourself, and a big factor for some of the models you tested is how well they filter their exhaust, and how good of a seal everything has. The dyson was out of our price range, so I ended up getting us a Shark Navigator (2 years ago), the lowest cost high-performing HEPA sealed upright I could find at the time. It punches pretty close to a Dyson IMO, but most importantly, it maintains our air quality while cleaning. This doubly benefits with no settled dust an hour following cleaning. Our previous walmart vacuum did horribly with this.
I have a 6+ yr old navigator & it still works like day 1. The more expensive models definitely have great features but I didn't have the budget for that at the time. Grabbed mine on sale for $99 & it's been great for a vac in that price range. The suction is really good too compared to others in it's price range & it doesn't feel like the lightweight pcs of crap in that price range either. It's solid & I love that I only need to rinse the filters every so often & quickly run a seam ripper across brush roll to clear hair off. No disposable filters to buy, no belts to replace & it does the job I bought it for.
Navigators are awesome. Just keep the filter under the canister clean, the brush roll and hoses clear and you'll have that thing for a long time. My wife owns a cleaning company and puts metric crap tons of hours on Navigators and they work just as well now as when they were new.
I own the Dyson for about ten years now. At about the 5 year mark, we sent it in for repairs, and Dyson pretty much replaced the entire vacuum for us for free, the repair was because we used it for an intense cleaning job when our house was under construction, Dyson customer service is so good, really worth the price ❤️
Man this gotta be the most technical review you've produced yet, love the criteria on this one. Thanks for the hard work, looking forward to the next one 👌👏🙌🔥🔥
I’ve seen a lot of other comments mention this and I have to agree…no bagless vacuum even comes close to being “the best”. Bagged vacuums from riccar, sebo, miele, and windsor are really what you want if you want something that’s going to last more than a couple years
Probably true. But it's like driving a stickshift on a non-sports car at this point. Better gas mileage, more control, more fun maybe, but not practical. I remember in the 90s going with my parents trying to find a vacuum bag that fit. It was annoying, and I'd never go back.
Amen , I still have my Blue Devil Performance Plus with the Panasonic TriStage motor from about 1998 , still works perfect , still easy to find the bags for it and even the belt , even has a HEPA filter
I came back because I realized getting vacuum bags is a lot easier to do nowadays with Amazon compared to back in the 90s when we drove around to different stores looking for the right one. Vacuum bags do cost money though, and it could add up. Typical bag is between 75 cents and $3 it looks like. Name brand ones are like $3. I still wouldn't go back. I like emptying my big frequently too. The though of all that dust being trapped in that bag and being inside the house is gross.
I have a 1957 Kirby, handed down from my grandmother. noisy as heck, weighs about 35lbs-solid brushed aluminum,no filters. but if you want a clean floor I will put this up against anything you got.
Got fed up with an old cyclone vacuum and bought a shop vac. A brand new one was on sale for about the price of two packs of bags. Stuck the better filters into it and it has been the best vacuum ever. Rolls effortlessly, sucks so hard you lose ideas, can be taken apart in a few seconds *and* it can suck water and blow as well. It is definitely louder though. (Still quieter than our jack russell protecting the place from the loud smell stealing machine.)
I remember asking for a vacuum video on a previous video. This helped a lot! Was able to get my Mom that nice Shark Stratos vacuum for her birthday today. Thank you!
If you want to know what a racket product marketing is, here's a quick story. I work with a guy that used to be a technician for Hoover. Hoover used the exact same motor in every vacuum from cheap to flagship. The difference in performance came from them having holes in the suction tube on the cheaper models, creating less air flow. The difference in wattage was caused by the motor pulling more amperage from the restricted air flow on the higher end models.
That's definitely not true. There are no holes in hoover vacuums. I've been fixing vacuums since 2015. I've never seen any once. The motor part is kinda true depending on model though.
Todd, your channel is Gold. You are the Bill Nye, The Science Guy, of product reviews and comparisons. When I set the video playback to .50x speed, you magically turn into the Bob Ross of product reviews. Set the playback speed to .25x, you become the Josh Blue comedian of product reviews. Peace, brother.
When I first started inspecting homes, I went to an annual conference for our association. we had an IAQ expert explain that we filter the air in homes with our lungs (BLECH!). shut the light, turn on your vacuum at night and break out a flashlight. don't even need a particle counter. you can see all the shit they spew. I immediately bought a whole house vacuum system. so awesome that I moved it to my new house and had it installed here. will NEVER go back to a regular vacuum. it shoots all the crap outside no less (the small stuff).
When my wife bought a Dyson, I couldn't believe she bought that plastic POS! I figured I'd be buying another one in a year. Much to my surprise, we used it for about years before giving it to a friend and buying a newer one with more features. They have been very durable, far beyond what I would expect, and do a great job.
@@rogerphelps9939 Interesting. A lot of people posts in this thread about how easy they are to repair and the high quality. Now I personally don't like Dyson, not because of the products so much as because of the founder, James Dyson. I can't really stand that guy.
LH- Ha! My wife also "surprised" me with a $500 Dyson Ball and I was furious that she spent that big money when our current vacuum worked fine. I wanted to hate it. It looked like cheaply made junk, but the moment I fired it up and started using it, I loved its quietness, easy bagless emptying, and suction strength. Used it for seven rooms, once a week for about 10 years and although it clogged at the ball joint a few times, it is my favorite upright vacuum I have ever used.
When Dyson released its purple pet hair vacuum 15-20 years ago my wife wanted it so bad it was the only thing on her Christmas list. Bought it for her, in all that time I replaced 1 20 dollar part. It still vacuums like a champ. Best vacuum we’ve ever owned.
vacuum mechanic here. Love this video but i would like to point out a few things here. 1. testing the vacuum air flow unsealed is not a good test. you need airflow to get the dust into the vacuum and if the vacuum powerhead seals against the floor, you get no airflow. 2. same as point 1, suction power means nothing. its all airflow. also the reason why the shark nv360 went up to 80 and then drops to 65 is because it has a suction release valve to prevent the motor from burning out. (same with the dyson) 3.vacuums with a brush clean the most on the reverse, both on carpet and hard-flooring. going forward the brush kicks the dust/sand/airsoft bbs around more. 4. vacuums are not supposed to pickup sand in a crevice. thats why it has the crevice tool. Im surprised how well the high end vacuums did in that task though Additional thoughts, in surprised that the shark nv360 didnt do very well in your tests. In my tests it performs amazingly well, especially for its price point. Vacuum wars, another youtube channel, has also tested lots of vacuums and he came to the same conclusion as me for the nv360. Im sad that you didnt test how well the vacuums filter the dust, if you did the dyson would fail it badly as it doesnt seal very well. (Look up vacuum wars video on the topic) I know you couldn't test reliability but ill mention what i have seen; sharks and kenmores are really reliable, next are hoovers. Dysons are not reliable. They are made out of cheap plastic that cracks and breaks easily. Also its "cyclone" canister gets dirty and clogs easily. People please do not buy a dyson if you want your vacuum to last you a while.
Every Sunday I get to enjoy a nice beverage with the dog on the couch next to me and watch an episode of Project Farm! It's become a very regular part of my week so thank you Todd and to EVERYONE behind the scenes of Project Farm making it possible!
For those who can't stomach the price of the Stratos or the Ball. The Shark Vortex is just slightly underperforms the Stratos and usually can be found on sale for about $300. Such a great vacuum, my mother in law took mine when she used it haha.
Thank you for your time and dedication for doing real-life testing on the vacuum cleaners. I learned so much, and say i was surprised the Shark 360 was not that great. I will keep looking. Thanks again.
This should be interesting. I hate carpeting because of how impossible it is to keep clean, I'm a hardwood floor and rug person, but I'm interested in this one. I do hope you bought one of the inexpensive ones from Walmart, which is what 90% of people will use
Fellow Project Farm followers, while this is a good video, and everything else Project Farm does is awesome - the Vacuum wars channel here on UA-cam does these same style technical reviews, and they are way more comprehensive! They focus only on vacuums (and mops/carpet cleaners/etc too technically), but another good channel to check out if you’re in the market for a better vacuum! After finding the vacuum wars channel, I ended up replacing my upright canister corded, hand held, and getting my first robot vacuum. I am SO happy with them. My floors are now cleaner than they’ve ever been, and I spend way less time keeping them that way.
I would never own a bagless vacuum....when they start to get full they make a giant plume of dust when trying to dump them out. Talk about putting fine dust and dander back into your living environment. I only use high quality bag units as do most professionals and hotels. Great job on the test!!
Appreciate the commentary and thorough reviews. Watched so many of them to finally cure my decision paralysis. Used your link and my new vac is on its way!
The "wall" and the "kick the rice & sand around" tests were excellent! Cousin's Eddie's house hasn't been this clean in a while! Suggestion: cleaning efficiency on actual dust - cheaper vacuums lacking HEPA filters just blow the smaller particles out (and everywhere).
I've done a lot of research on vacuums. I used to use bagless vacuums but realized many of them are more of a hassle to maintain as well as keep performance up on them. I went back to a bagged vacuum. I notice it is a lot easier to maintain, it's cleaner to use and since I purchased a Hoover, there are a lot of available parts to fix it in the future. I realized cleaning out the debris holder and filters makes a dust cloud mess whereas the bag can easily be removed from the vacuum and thrown away. The bags last a lot longer too than the non bagged vacuums before emptying. The vacuum I purchased was the Hover WindTunnel Max Bagged.
Here's the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you!
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Want me to send in my new kirby and my 80s kirby for testing if you update this list ever?
We dont use In Europa that style wacuum cleaners
I would love to see the Hoover air steerable vacuum if you ever do a part two. I have owned two generations of it and it cleans all surfaces extremely well!
You should test Carpet cleaner machines
i think shark stratos did the best here
This channel is literally my Better Business Bureau for buying products. If this guy has tested it, I live and die by what his results are.
Same.
Bro literally only showed bagless machines tho.
FYI the BBB isn't some official Bureau. It's literally just a yelp for boomers. It's only a review site and they have no sort of power over anything. They were pretty scummy with their company name and it fools many people.
Thanks!
They still sell the bagged ones? And if so, why? @@goodgremlinmedia2757
I found my Dyson Ball Animal vacuum in a gargabe bin. Took it home, cleaned and unclogged it, washed the filters, and it works great. The stuff people throw away.
Look at my channel for a video of vacuums and flat-screen TV's piled up in the walk-in E-waste dumpster at the transfer station (dump) of my small town. I see Bissel, Hoover and Shark vacuums cin there regularly, and the occasional Dyson, but I have never seen a Sebo or Miele vacuum in there. I was tempted to take one of the Dyson home and play with it and see what was needed to fix it ---- presuming it was actually broken, which it might not truly have been ---- But I already have 2 Sebo vacs and my wife takes a dim view of me bringing home more projects in need of repair.
i pick up every vacuum i find on the side of the road and 90% are easily fixable .. i give them to my local rescue mission ..but it puzzles me why most have the cord cut off .
@@williemoon7522 , I am a volunteer with the local Repair Cafe; every 3 months a bunch of people like myself with tool skills get together and repair items for local residents at no charge other than cost of parts. We fix a lot of vacuum cleaners that typically just need unclogging and a belt and maybe a filter bag. Rarely do we see a vacuum cleaner that can't be prepared. And yet the walking erased dumpster at the transfer station/dump of my town will collect several dozen "broken" vacuum cleaners every few weeks ---- including Dysons.
@@williemoon7522People are scrapping the copper...
@@williemoon7522 it’s basically a free 25ft extension cord.
Never let anyone buy you out dude, you are the BEST product reviewer on UA-cam. I trust your reviews from car oil to vacuums. If you haven't already made a company out of what you're doing, I have a feeling you would find much success! You are the boss employees are looking for! You're the trustworthy alternative to consumer reports 🙏
Thanks!
Seriously, NOBODY does reviews like this. It's not just a review, it's pure unbiased testing.
Thanks!
Doesn't even include a Miele. lol.
To be fair vacuum testing is very common and it’s much more useful on other channels. The fact it didn’t include the Henry, SEBO or Miele says it all really. They along with shark and Dyson is where the comparison should be made.
Consumer Reports also does pretty good vacuum testing as well, although they unfortunately don’t film it.
Not true. vacuumwars is thorough. Vacuumwars also checks for dust pollution and seal
My wife and I found a Shark stratos at goodwill for $50. Almost brand new condition with all the attachments. One of the best deals I’ve ever found. Great video as always!
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
We found our Shark on the side of the road. It just needed new filters a belt and cleaning. It works like a new one.
I purchased a Dyson back in 2000 and it still runs top notch today, 24 years later, with a single replacement of brush, foot to tank connector tubing and rubber belt. Excellent testing regimen!
I recently swapped from DC24 to DC44, the problem with old one I was having was none and easy to service, but this is where I drew the line and decided to sell it, they don't sell replacement parts, out of stock with 3rd party sellers too
Nice!
@@sharifsircar Sorry to hear that. I'll probably find that out the next time I need to replace parts on mine which is a DC07.
We have an original Dyson upright (pre-roller ball version). I've had to replace the clutch once. Runs as good as the first day we brought it home.
Interesting so some dyson products are quality made then
1 thing that I always like is how you figure out how to test the products, that’s as interesting as the results sometimes.
Thank you Sir for your efforts, I do appreciate it
Thanks!
Project Farm is the BEST for This reason, and soo many others!
Love my Dyson!! I've had it for over 13 years and it's still going strong with proper care.
Thanks for sharing.
I Loved my Electrolux. Bought it in 1980 for $600. Huge cost, but it was 100% dust capture and the heads were REAL power heads with their own motors. Not using the vacuum suction to drive the motors. It last 14 yrs and 3 dogs and a cat, and 2 boys! Great canister vacuum!
My mom only used Electrolux. The original I grew up with, which she ventually had to replace, and then she replaced that one. She used the kind where the vacuum was on the floor and the hose was attached to that. Her newest vacuum is a cordless, not an Electrolux. Her last two Electrolux didn't last nearly as long as the original I knew growing up, and she says her new cordless seems just as good, with way less weight and no cord.
We had one too, what a work horse it was. My only issue was the quality of the bags. Sometimes the suction overwhelmed the seal on the bags and dust would eject from the machine. Overall a great cleaning machine.
@@rsanchez9865 You must have used non-electrolux bags. We did that a few times too. Not the same!
Mt parents probably has the same one, that thing was a beast.
Thanks for the feedback.
I purchased the Shark Stratos nearly a year ago after watching/reading dozens of similar comparison videos and consumer reports. I have no complaints with it. It does its work well, all of the maintenance tasks are quick and easy, The deodorizer on the lowest setting is a pleasant feature, its ability to pop off the base makes things like vacuuming ceiling fans and the tops of cupboards less clumsy.
I'm glad people love their Dysons, but I figured I'd mention that the Stratos is a fantastic machine that I'm very glad I invested in.
The removable canister makes stair carpet a breeze!
Thanks for the feedback.
We purchased a variant of the Shark Stratos from Sam's Club and love the lift-away feature for stairs.
I run a cleaning business and Shark USED to be great, affordable, reliable and modular. Quality dropped so we returned to Sebo, a pricey German brand.
Thank you for confirming my suspicions. I felt that Shark wasn't as good as it used to be. I also noticed their customer service is not as good as it used to be and Shark doesn't really stand by their products like they used to.
Thanks for the feedback on the Shark
Interesting, I'm German and had never heard of Sebo - guess I don't go shopping for vacuums very much :)
They're priced similarly to Miele and I would assume of similar quality as well. If they last 20+ years the price seems fine.
Frankly, even Sebo aren't as good as they used to be. We pick up old X4 's over the newer X7's when we can. We English say 'Sebo' you guys say 'Zebo'.
We’ve also noticed that the latest Shark doesn’t seem as powerful as previous versions.
This is one of those channels that once you find it, you go, Where Have You Been All My Life? I love the unbiased and uninfluenced opinion. This is a very refreshing perspective, especially nowadays, where everybody is doing what somebody else tells them, and they can’t formulate an opinion on their own. Speaking on behalf of myself and the rest of the economic consumer market, you sir are a national treasure. Very excited to see more reviews!
Thanks so much!
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Perfect timing. Wife is asking for a new one.
Thank you!
Get dyson If you want customer service.
You should get a new wife who can make her own decisions.
@@ProjectFarmno, thank you!
Mothers day is just around the corner...
Unless the anniversary is near also?
I rarely comment ...
But I trust your tests 100 %
So many fake misleading reviews
You are a break from the normal.
Keep up the good work
Hey Mate, if you're looking into unbiased reviews, Stassa23 Knife Therapy is a great knife reviewer. Torque test channel is great for tools and lights cheers!
He's an affiliate, and makes money off of people clicking the links if they buy vacuum, or any product he reviews, and remember he's just one guy testing one of each vacuum. You need hundreds more vacuums and tests to get an accurate review.
Don't trust anybody on youtube, not me, nobody, it's all a scam and mostly bots in the comments. Dead internet theory
@@andrewf2630😂
Absolutely 100% agree. I feel I can trust the information presented. Definitely HAS determined my purchases.
Fun fact; vacuums can be much quieter but users perceive louder vacuums as more powerful. This is one example of engineered inefficiency for consumer preference.
IE: Monkey brain like loud noises. Pick loudest vacuum!
Thanks as always Project Farm!!! :) Keep up the fantastic work on behalf of us consumers!
I wouldn't necessarily doubt that, but you call it a fact, do you have some sort of citation? Lots of things have gotten quieter over the years and more powerful at the same time, I kind of think most people don't make that association (noise=power) any more.
@@GlennC789definitely an old tale. The culture now understands not only corded appliances but also cordless tools. No one after the 3rd use is yelling "yeah its the best on the market can't you tell!?"
Just as we can tell that straight pipe Honda won't beat many full exhaust production cars now.
Thanks, will do!
But you can’t test all the vacuums at the store to see which is the loudest before buying, and none of the brands advertise how loud they are.
How does anyone know how loud a vacuum is when it’s sitting on a shelf at Costco? I guess I missed this “perception” because I’ve never once equated noise with more power. If anything I’ve heard loud vacuums and thought “change the bag or empty that thing out”.
I have a canister Electrolux vacuum that purchased in 1978 and about 15 years ago have only replaced the swivel wheels and the handle. At that time, the repairman tested the suction and said that it was still at factory specifications. I also inherited my grandmother’s Electrolux that still works perfectly but only has metal runners and a cloth bag, but it’s handy on the sloped driveway as it doesn’t roll away. I bought several uprights over the years, but with the power nozzles and tools for my canister, I can clean everything easily. The only drawback is that it’s heavy when I have to carry it up and down the stairs, but I was always having belts break on the uprights and got rid of them. The repairman said that the weight is from the metal parts which is why it doesn’t break down.
Thanks for sharing.
We have had Electrolux canister vacuums since the early 70’s. My brother had a selling job with them and sold a total of two! Both to family! Needless to say he wound up in academia! Those lasted for over thirty years with basically no repairs needed, and over time we replaced both. Now I have two, both well over 15-20 years old, one for each floor in my house and they work great. It’s funny how young people are afraid of them and my cleaners won’t use them even though they work so much better than their admittedly lighter machines. It sort of pisses me off, because their vacuums do NOT get the corners or small areas but I let them use the machines they prefer. I go back later and get the areas they miss. They clean enough that it makes things easier on me, so things get done and that’s good enough for what I’m paying, I guess. It’s weird, but I always feel uncomfortable telling people what to do even when I am paying them for the job! 😂
My wife got a refurbished Electrolux upright 10-15 years ago and it has served us very well over the years. It's starting to fail now, randomly shutting off and we're not sure if it's fixable. To our dismay, it seems Electrolux doesn't *make* upright corded vacuums anymore?? But maybe their cordless vacuums are worth a try... 🤔
@@pwitty2001 I don’t know what year your vacuum is, but if it’s older, it might be more worthwhile fixing. It could be something as simple as the on/off switch failing. I have a dishwasher that’s 39 years old and a Maytag washer and dryer that still work great. Many of the older models are made with better materials and last. I also have 5 39 year old ceiling fans and all of them used heavily, some running 24 hours a day. My toaster is from 1979 and still works. I don’t care about the latest version of appliances as none are cheap and they rarely last more than 5-10 years as they have more plastic parts that break easily as well as less quality overall. My neighbor had an ancient upright Hoover that was all metal and weighed a ton and didn’t have the beater bar. I was helping her clean as they had built another house in the neighborhood so were moving and I have physical issues and went home to get mine. My neighbor was a tiny woman, weighed about 90 pounds and had a lot of respect that she was able to use that machine. While they were building the house, I told her that I would put in a central vacuum and they looked into it and had it installed. After they had moved, she thanked me as she never realized how heavy and hard to vacuum with her old machine was as she had never used anything else.
A feature I’ve come to love is headlights. I picked up a Shark cordless at Costco and it has lights on the head at floor level. On bare floors I turn the lights off and those lights will show you every bit of dirt and hair. With my vacuums without lights a flashlight turned on and laid on the floor really helps. My wife thinks this is stupid I like to vacuum in the dark.
My fiance laughs at me, but I wear a headlamp when I vacuum. I'm lighting up where I'm looking, and from above so it's a better "light" than a headlight on the vacuum.
The genuine Hoovers I remember from my childhood in the 60s all had headlamps. It makes so much sense.
As a former vacuum mechanic, repairability also should be considered along with ease of maintenance.
I agree and shark vacuums in recent years have become a pain in the ass to repair. Gluing the lower duct hose in place, which is a common failure point due to how much it gets rotated around. It's made of a cheap crappy thin plastic material. They also use torx security screws to hold the vacuum together as well.
I agree, I love being able to disassemble my Dyson to get to any blockage, when I have been over ambitious
@@grilnam9945in my experience the dyson corded models are significantly more tedious to disassemble than most brands.
Same here. Dysons are much easer to unclog. Sharks are incredibly complex and hard to fix.
Eh if I’m buying a $90 vacuum I don’t care about repairability. If it breaks I’ll just buy another/different one.
Been watching you a few years now, my brother is an engineer and also really uses your videos to help choose good products. That's awesome that you replied to me and I always appreciate the work you put into these videos. Your an awesome guy and I will be here for years to come!! I also recommend you all the time :) AD Air Force here btw. God speed and never lose your honestly and way you make these videos. Puts serious pressure on companies to be better.
Thanks so much!
I bought a Shark Stratos right from the company late last year and it is amazing! I additionally received all the attachments and a floor steamer too from company promotions. The Shark has great suction, is easy to empty, does a good job of air filtration and is light and maneuverable. It certainly is the best vacuum I have ever owned. Thank you for the good test program.
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
16 months with my Shark Stratos, zero issues, does both the vinyl, carpet, and rugs perfectly. Only had the front light turn from white to red once when I sucked up a shirt from under the bed, shirt came out with no problems or damage to the vacuum.
Thanks for sharing!
I have the greatest respect for all your testing because you don't except demos or samples but pay for everything you test directly out of pocket, which is a huge consideration A) Because it allows you to be completely subjective B) Eliminates the potential for bias C) Gives us your fellow consumers a true test of the products capabilities, strengths & weaknesses - not to mention the products are often destroyed in the name of durability! Great work and Farm Science is still the Best Science!
Thanks!
But why does he only show bagless machines in this video?
@@goodgremlinmedia2757 Do you know just how many vacuums there are to review and he buys what he tests - how much money do think he has? If you've watched ANY of his tests he always asks his viewers to leave comments which can include recommendations of what to review next. SO, recommend Bagged Vacuums to be reviewed.
I used to work at a vacuum cleaner store repairing and selling vacuum cleaners. I've owned a Riccar upright vacuum for 15yrs and only ever replaced the belt and roller brushes. They are really well built and made in Missouri! I've had all of these vacuums apart at one time or another and in my opinion the quality that matters is rubber wheels, large amp low rpm electric motors, and metal rollers with replaceable brushes. Also, HEPA filters can restrict the air flow so I use pleated or charcoal, but use a HEPA bag.
Riccars hold up but holy cow they are like a Shop Vac compared to a Festool when you run SEBO or Miele next to them. Even an old US made Panasonic is way more advanced than a modern Riccar.
i got my grandmas from the early 90s still works
I prefer a solid wood beater bar vs metal . Metal produces a lot of static electricity and wood does not.
@@robertrada4783 I don't need a lot of fancy features, I do like miele for the canister style vacuums.
Thanks for sharing.
Our vacuum just died.
first thing I did was head over to project farm , to see if you had something on vacuums… you are the best !
Thank you for everything you do for us !
You are welcome!
Which one did you buy?
@@MarathaRoyals I ended up spending the big money , and got the top dog (shark) … so far it works excellent … we’ll see how she lasts , I have two wolfdogs that shed enough to have killed two dysons ( bought both factory refurbished from woot) and a Bissell … I’m putting my faith in project farm… he hasn’t let me down yet!
Finally as as owner of a cleaning company I appreciate your time and effort on this one thank you sir
Thanks and you are welcome!
Have had 2 Dysons. The suction on them is great. The first one lasted about 15 years .I still have it as a spare. I only replaced the hose on it. My second Dyson has still had no issues. Have 3 kids and 2 large dogs. Kids are harder on it than the dogs.
Thanks for the feedback.
The first comparison where it's better if one thing sucks more than the other 😂
That's a great point!!
You definitely want one that sucks good! 👍
I can think of another comparison.
"It certainly does suck!" ~Wayne Campbell
@@aintvice He could do vacuum pumps, but it really wouldn't matter outside of the hvac industry. (no whoosh, I know where you were going)
Something everybody forgets to mention in their reviews is the ease of maintenance in any case of airway clogging + filter strength for compressed air cleaning + air filter seal (I've run into vacuums that claim hepa grade filtration yet the filters don't sit well in their place and the dust bypasses the filter & gets spat back into the air) + ease of removing & untangling roller for when it gets tangled with hair
Thanks for the constructive feedback.
Might as well go down the rabbit hole and do canister vac's and regular uprights. I remember a very popular Reddit thread (back in their heyday) with a vacuum repair guy, and we ended up buying a Miele canister vac on his recommendation. That thing is great, is soooo quiet, and it really sucks. Adjustable suction, internal cord storage, powered head, and more. I prefer the bags over bagless, as it's a huge time savings in the end. Indicator says low air flow? Swap out the bag.
Thank you as always for the great content and helpful information! This is truly an educational channel.
yeah, my sister in law is insufferable about her canister vac that uses water as a filter.
Yep, that’s how I also ended up either a Miele. Works great. Not perfect but does a good job.
@@markwright2360rainbow vacuums are massive wastes of money. A Miele or sebo is a much better product
Miele is a german premium brand. Their stuff costs 3 or 4 times the price of the cheapest household appliance (fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, oven, coffee machine, vacuum cleaner), but people buy it here in Germany (if they can afford it). It's like Audi/BMW/Mercedes or Loewe/Metz with TVs here.
I also bought a Miele after that thread. I wonder what kind of sales bump Miele experienced after that thread went viral. I know we had never considered the brand prior to it.
I bought a rebuilt 10 year old Kirby last year from a local vacuum shop, it was under $250, the store gave me a 2 year commercial use warranty and it is by far the best vacuum I have ever owned. I wouldn't pay new prices for a kirby but I will for sure rebuild this one or buy a rebuilt one if I ever need to replace mine.
Thanks for the feedback.
Kirby is unbearable to use.
@@DNGMaestromaybe if you have multiple stories, they suck for stairs with the weight, but they self propel.
Did you know that if was not bought from a Kirby dealer it is considered a stolen machine? Kirby has a history of very sketchy business practices. Kirby are great but will never own one because of the company. Have a Miele instead.
A lot of technicians like myself recommend bagged machines, as the right kind of bags will filter way better than a lot of bagless machines, and are usually less messy. My personal favorite is the Sanitaire SC5713/SC5815, but other options like the Sebo G series, Riccar and Miele are good, although a lot more expensive.
Seeing a bagged review including more premium rather than lifestyle brands would be fantastic. Never had a vacuum repair guy actually recommend a bagless or a dyson.
Thank you for sharing!
@@compgeke probably because the average age of a vacuum repair guy is around 80, and stuck in the old ways lol
They just work better with carpets. My Miele corded vacuum has several times the suction and airflow of even a decent cordless vacuum like the Dyson, it is able to pick up dirt from the edges of carpets, whereas cordless vacuums rely heavily on the brushes to collect debris. They are also a lot better at picking up large and/or dense pieces.
That's not to say that brushes are a bad idea, they work well to loosen car hair from wool carpets for example.
And really, with the capacity of the bags the price per use is negligeble. Total that up against the longer lifetime and not needing to buy batteries and they probably come out cheaper.
I had a Sebo upright, with pet hair it was terrible, it would redeposit cat hair back onto the floor (The quick roller disconnect was helpful lol) had to get the Riccar Immaculate luckily the Vacuum store took a trade on the Sebo
Every time I need a tool or appliance I come here and my wish is granted. A review of what I need!
I bought a Shark Rotator True Pet NV752 in 2018. It has been through 6 maids and they all loved it. It's never stopped working and nothing has broken. All the attachments still work properly the filter is easy to clean and I'm so happy I got it. Thanks for another great video!
You're welcome!
6 maids in 6 years? Getting cleaned out? 😂
I agree, although I’ve not had six maids…I’d like to have a couple drinks with you.
...do these maids have their own 'OnlyFans' pages? 😉
Ive had 4 Dysons and never been impressed with them. Their plastics are incredibly cheap for their cost. When my last dyson broke, i picked up an Oreck Commercial upright for $150 and it’s by far the best vacuum I’ve ever used. Its light, well made, repairable, stupidly long cord, AND it has proper bags!
Also have an older stick style shark for certain other jobs.
Thanks for more awesome videos!
How's it handle wood, tile, etc floors?
Dyson's overpriced and over rated had a their stick vacumn power broke and could not get tech support to help me, I'll never buy a dyson again
@@scottstewart9154 Did you watch the video? It rated really well.
i can vouch for getting a Oreck. i had a crappy Shark that was designed to not even stand upright on its own. frequently just froze up on area rugs. finally gave up and got a Oreck Commercial XL and tons of extra bags and i love it.
I miss my family’s Oreck we had growing up. It was great, light, and trusty.
I was watching a vacuum review channel for awhile, and the thing about his test that impressed me, was using a particle counter to see how much dust the vacuums leaked back out into the air for the owner to breathe. Some vacuums are perfect. Some leak a lot! You can't tell by naked eye, either!
Thanks for the feedback.
Dyson is the worst. The exhaust exits on to the surface you're trying to vacuum.
Those tests are def interesting! I watched one where a guy tested different vacuum bags. It was the decision maker on the bags I bought for my Kirby.
Yea that guy is legit, I watched a ton of his videos before I bought my Meile C3. It has multiple filters in it and the bag itself acts as a filter. It's the best vacuum I've ever owned and I don't expect to replace it for at least another 20 years.
I've owned a Dyson for over 20 years, the thing is still going strong. Even the brush has lasted as I got a replacement and compared the new vs old and it didn't really differ. Any appliance that last for decades makes that price easy to accept.
Thanks for sharing.
Where do I buy a dyson from 2004?
I found a Kirby G5 at Goodwill a few years ago. It was in perfect working condition with a new belt. I replaced the bag and cleaned her up a little. I love it.
Thank you for sharing!
They run a long time because they are simple, but changing from carpet to hose is ridiculously complex and fogeddaboutit with stairs. G5 can use a lot of parts from newer and older Kirbies. Watch out for the cord plug end, they like to fall off.
@@majist0it's not a complex process 🙄
I'm surprised that Kirby and Hoover. Weren't included. They are very pricey, but if the less expensive ones perform similarly... why spend the extra $$$¿
Maybe in a future video..
@@rickc303 not complex ,cumbersome
i love kirbys but taking the brushroll off to install the hose is tedious , that was tedious when that design came out in the 30s
if i want to use a hose i usually grab another vacuum just so i dont have to fuss with it.
Now we need a companion video on canister vacuums. A friend who has a cleaning business gave me a retired SEBO K3 canister vacuum and all I can say is "Very Impressive !"
Allegedly Miele is pretty good
@@berengerchristy6256 my friend with the cleaning business uses those now. Comparable German quality .....
@@berengerchristy6256 can confirm 🙏🏾
PLEASE! there needs to be good video commentary actually comparing the "king" of vacuums: Miele C3/Sebo D4 vs the peoples champs: cordlesses and other shark & Dysons. While I love canisters and those specifically it's helpful to know how far off/close the vacuums most people buy are to the "gold standards".
My mom had a Sebo and currently owns a Miele. I dislike both. They got terrible ergonomics when it comes to the handle of the vacuuming wand. Unlike those my wrists were not in pain with using a Shark or Dyson. I got carpel tunnel and arthritis and those german brands agitate my wrists the most. I also found the fit and finish of the plastic parts to be heavily disappointing especially at the handle of Miele. I could feel the sharp plastic sticking out.
On another note the Miele wasn't able to dig and remove as much of built up kitty litter in a basement rug. I vacuumed the same rug afterwards with a Dyson V6 stick vacuum with HEPA filter attachment. Both vacuums used powered brush heads, no brushes powered by air. The dyson removed litter that the Miele couldn't.
I've had a dyson big ball for at least half a decade, and while i fully bought it off hype alone, I've also been genuinely happy with its performance ever since. only ever had to repair the power cord carousel's clock spring, which jumped timing and had to be reset. fixed it with one youtube search and maybe 30 minutes effort.
Thanks for sharing!
Even if I have no interest in the products being tested, the videos are more engaging and entertaining than any sporting event.
Always a great consumer resource
Absolutely!!!!! I always look forward to project farm videos as soon as they are posted
Can you imagine if ESPN Sports showed this instead? The ratings would soar through the roof as their audience would balloon. Imagine NFL football players pushing a vacuum cleaner across the field in a serious test of ability to pick up dirt? Everyone would watch that.
Yup🎉
The water filtration system on some Kirbys is unique. Likely reduces allergons that other units blow back in the air.
Great video as always. I used to sell Kirbys and Rainbows. My only issue with the testing if you sealed the vacuums for the CFM/MPH test. No one does that. It's not a real-world test. A crappy vac with weak power will still lift a bowling ball with a good seal. I know this because it's one of the things I used to show when demoing the vacs I used to sell. A high-power, high CFM vac isn't going to work efficiently if it's got leaks. I've seen plenty of crappy vacs pull out more dirt than "better" vacs because they had a better seal to the floor and less leaking.
maybe next test will be carpet cleaners.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
You got all the support! I never miss a single video for you for years now! I love everything you and this channel stand for. I think you are the most honest, trusted and creative youtuber on this platform hands down! I wach your videos even if I had zero interest in the products just to support your honesty and integrity ❤
Thanks so much!
Had a Dyson for 8 years, ex wife left me and our son. I switched to a Kirby Avalir. First time vacuuming filled 2 bags each weighing approx 14 pounds. Home was significantly cleaner and dust was reduced. Ladies generally don't like the weight of a Kirby, but wowza, what a great machine.
Thanks for the feedback.
I remember Kirby salesman coming to our home in the 60's. It was a neck of a machine for years.
I have 2 Kirby vacuums that I have purchased at estate sales for $25 a piece. I wouldn’t trade them for any of the new plastic vacuums.
And Dyson turned to crap when he sold out the business to a cheap Chinese manufacturer. My Grans old Electrolux was still going strong until 2008 when she passed & my sister sold it before I could get my hands on it 😢 Kirby is an amazing vacuum & when I used to clean commercial & residential we always used Kirby 💪🏻
THE BEST VIDEO OF REAL LIFE VACUUM CLEANER TESTING!!! As usual, you have set THE standard. Very well done sir!
Thanks so much!
"We're gonna test that!" One of my favorite phrases to hear in a youtube video. Keep up the excellent work!
I keep using this in my workplace... It's so funny when someone gives you the knowing smile👊🏻
Right along with "Very impressive!"
Robot vacuum testing would be a great video. I'm looking to invest in one and I've been basing a lot of my purchases from your tests and it's paid off. Thanks for the great content..
I robot
@@EP50009Dude I know about those and I've seen some videos on them but I don't know if I can justify spending that much. I don't know, I just need to see more testing and more reviews just so I feel more comfortable about spending the money.
You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
This would be an amazing test
Excellent idea! We have had three Neeto vacuums and now have a Shark. One is upstairs, Baby, and Alfred cleans downstairs. Periodically I use the Dyson to do a deep cleaning but they seem to do a good job.
You think of everything on testing. Don’t stop. You are my guide in all I buy!
Thanks!
My grandmother had a Kirby that seemed indestructible but we sold it when she passed. Years of going through cheap plastic vacuums became tiresome and I finally decided to buy a Kirby again about two years ago and will never look back. They’re absolute battle tanks. Loud, heavy, but will live forever and clean better.
We have had one for over 25 years one of the best vacuums ever made !
I just bought a sentria for $40 the other day and all it needed was the belt put back on, previous owner just had the belt on the grabber lol
Have three Kirbys -- all from owners who've passed before their vacuums.
I threw my grandmother's Kirby down the stairs when I was a toddler and it still worked like a charm.
@@repodog6191 Used Kirby's are the best value in vacuums. Typically, newer models can be had for a couple hundred bucks and double the power of a Dyson.
You missed a very important option...that is the ability to decrease suction. I have a newer home with very plush carpets like a lot of new homes or those with newer carpets. I bought a Dyson at Costco since I've used them in the past. I had to take it back because the suction was so strong on my carpets that I couldn't push it. Costco said several people had brought theirs back for the same reason. I replaced it with a Shark vacuum. Its suction can be turned down if needed by sliding a lever. It is the best vacuum I've ever owned.
Thanks for the feedback.
You could install a pot for a rheostat which would decrease speed of motor which would decrease suction , or just raise the height selector so it rides higher on the floor
Yep, we have some very plush carpet in our basement, and we open up the sharks vent all the way, otherwise its a pain to push and probably much harder on the carpet.
@@Forseen-vm1qs The Dysons do not have a height selector. Or haven't for a long time, DC14 era? When you could select bare floor or carpet on the head. Newer Dysons just have the option to turn the brush head off/on.
I still have my 35 year old kirby, never once failed me
Kirby's are very nice, but they are heavy.
I collect Kirby vacuums. I have a 70 year old Kirby 511 and it’s my daily.
We had a Kirby growing up. Then we went to Electrolux and never looked back. Daily vac is a Electrolux Discovery III.
@@stephenmellentine I believe the Electrolux uses a separate cooling motor from the suction motor, enabling it to create a better suction seal without burning up. Or so the sales pitch used to go...
@@ustinates335 Yes. It it circa 1989-1990.
Our 25 y.o. Kenmore started screaming in agony, so I had to put it out of its misery. Enter the Bissell 2252. Hokey smokes, Bullwinkle! This thing really (I'm not going to say it) vacuums! It's a dog hair eating machine! Thanks for another great review!👍👍
You are welcome!
As usual, real-world tests that actually measure things of interest; neutrally evaluated. Props!
I’ve got a refurbished Dyson animal 2 I got on sale for 150$ and I’ve had it a few years now. It works just as good as it did on day one. I love it but it’s very heavy
Thank you for sharing!
Was able to get the Bissell compact for $50 from walmart, im happy with it for the money and already has outlasted my old Eureka that cost double.
Agreed: you can buy 10 Bissells for the price of that Dyson, or buy one and buy share(s) of stock with the leftover 450 dollars instead.
The Bissell will last as long or longer than the stupidly expensive ones. I own 2 that are over a decade old and run as good as they did new.
@@Alan-BonneyLake-yr2ry I have a Bissell that I bought around 12 years ago at Walmart and it is excellent value. and durable considering it is all plastic. I have 2 long haired cats and vacuum several times a week and the suction power on it is amazing.
I try to watch all of your videos but somehow missed this one. I love that you make these videos on all kinds of things we use around the house. I always do research on more expensive items before pulling the trigger on one. I love seeing a video by you that covers something I'm looking for. They're always great and very helpful. Thank you!
I don’t trust other vacuum reviews since the tests are highly subjective. Project Farm provides accurate data with each video.
Vacuum Wars -- a UA-cam channel -- _ONLY_ does vacuums. And his tests are so good that the industry adopted some of them.
I've always wanted to say this in his previous videos but will use this one since it appears to be his latest posting. Does anyone else out there always have the need to slow down his playback speed to 0.75 just to understand and pickup what he's explaining? He'd make a good auctioneer or the fast talking voice you hear at the end certain tv ads explaining the legal stuff. He could stretch out his videos to at least 30 minutes and he wouldn''t have to talk so fast. This is the only channel that I have to always slow down a bit to grasp what he's saying. He done this from day one. What's the rush dude!
I have more than once slowed down the playback speed to better listen. I wonder if he uploads the videos purposely at an increased playback speed in order to reduce length of video.
Meth is why 😂
I listen to all at 1.75 just gota get used to it
i have slowed him down to comprehend what he is saying. i wonder if he speeds up his voice playback to make his shows shorter?
I prefer the quick pace when reviewing lots of products. Typically he shows all the footage so speedy is ideal.
We've had a Shark upright for about 8 years that was a hand-me-down and it's still phenomenal. We used to go through vacuums every few years, but every feature of the Shark felt like a luxury. Good to know that I should start setting aside some of my 401K to buy a replacement someday. 😂
Thank you for sharing!
Which model, the NV 352?
Clearance or discount places have good deals on vacuums.
They have great sales! Not to worry. I see them all the time. Mine has been good to me too & I got it for $99 6+ yrs ago. The more expensive models do drop in price significantly
Usually it’s sharks that people go through every few years. They are designed to break, you have the exception not the rule.
I was sure of the Shark360 but now I'll get the Kenmore. I also don't appreciate that my $300 Shark didn't even last a year from the hose breaking in multiple places, snap connectors not clicking and the wheels cracking off. You're doing a fabulous job for us🎉❤
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
I know no one asked, but in ~2017 we bought a Miele C1 can&hose type vacuum. The price made my eyes water, but at the time we lived in a two story home that had deep pile carpet in all the rooms except for the kitchen and baths so we really needed a good vacuum.
A couple years later we moved into a split-level house with deep pile carpet, and last December into a ranch with hard floors except a couple of area rugs.
It has been an absolute champ throughout, including quite a lot of “off label” use in the basement and garage since January, cleaning up moving dirt and contractors and all manner of whatnot.
The only things I do not love about it are its propensity to wind hair around the brush, and that removing and reinstalling the brush is tricky.
Thanks for the feedback.
I like almost everything they make due to very high quality and performance but Kirby has them soundly defeated. The hair issue you mention is 2 min on a Kirby
Compared to Dyson, I wouldn’t say Miele is expensive at about €200. They are designed to last 20 years.
A little secret/dirty trick is that Mieles are better for "off label use" than even some bagged shopvacs but obviously a Miele isn't as expendable. The bags are VERY difficult to pierce, and while some human hair can weasel it way through the layers over like ~8 months: sawdust, staples, small nails, and the like don't stand a chance. I've cleaned drywall dust too but I'm unsure if the bag can actually capture it all, and some of it doesn't pass the motor and land in the hepa.
@@MaximilianvonPinnebergDepends where you’re at. Miele and SEBO vacs are WAY more expensive in the USA (we don’t get the Bosch vacs either). Take a look at the US prices, you’ll poop yourself.
Have been a very happy Dyson owner for years, definitely my favorite brand
Same here. I have like 12 dysons. They are fantastic
Great feedback on the Dyson!
Except the amount of dust they throw in the air. Terrible.
@@ProjectFarmI read that comment in the same voice you use in your videos 😂
@@VacMaster1991they must not last very long if you've had 12 of them 😂
One important factor is whether the system is sealed, meaning, the dust/dander/skin cells (yes, that stuff) is staying in the canister and not going out of the exhaust. VERY important factor for me with any vacuum purchase. One easy test is if it smells bad after you vacuum, that’s because all that stuff settled on the ground is up in the air and into your nose. Or if you have an air purifier, it’ll probably be going off while you are vacuuming too. Buy a sealed system, it’s worth it.
doesn't matter when you go to empty the cannister and it all comes flying back into the environment all around your trash can. Unless you are at least smart enough to only ever empty it outside
Vacuum cleaner motors are always air-cooled and any grit and dirt that gets past the filter system will cause wear to the motor. I have 3 dogs, including 2 gigantic Anatolian Shepherds who generate a lot of fur, and we foster dogs too, so I use Sebo vacuums with filter bags. The filters last us about a month.
@@Blink_____ Or just keep your trash can outside of the living space? I empty my vacuum into a trash can in a utility or mud room, not in a trash can in a kitchen or living room.
@@Blink_____ yeah I keep grocery bags for emptying the canister, it's too gross to do inside. I used to think as long as you were not too violent about it it should be fine, until the sun rays coming in one morning convinced me otherwise.
@@Blink_____ I only empty mine into my garbage can outside, never even considered doing it inside.
I bought a shark navigator lift away in 2013 or 2014 and that thing is still going strong. Best vacuum I've ever owned. I did have to replace the hose once from a tear where it just wore out over time. I also love vacuuming and have German Sheperds so it's seen plenty of use both for tile and carpet. You can also buy all the replacement parts since it's a popular vac.
Thanks for the feedback
What a great vacuum study you've done here!!
Last year I did so much research before finally selecting my SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium (which I realize is not in the realm of what you researched here) ... but watching your various tests makes me want to give them a try on my vacuum!
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
One thing I didn't notice in your tests was overall envelope integrity/seal. There's a vacuum review guy on youtube that does a pretty good independent job like yourself, and a big factor for some of the models you tested is how well they filter their exhaust, and how good of a seal everything has.
The dyson was out of our price range, so I ended up getting us a Shark Navigator (2 years ago), the lowest cost high-performing HEPA sealed upright I could find at the time. It punches pretty close to a Dyson IMO, but most importantly, it maintains our air quality while cleaning. This doubly benefits with no settled dust an hour following cleaning. Our previous walmart vacuum did horribly with this.
Do you know the channel name of the other review guy?
I have a 6+ yr old navigator & it still works like day 1. The more expensive models definitely have great features but I didn't have the budget for that at the time. Grabbed mine on sale for $99 & it's been great for a vac in that price range. The suction is really good too compared to others in it's price range & it doesn't feel like the lightweight pcs of crap in that price range either. It's solid & I love that I only need to rinse the filters every so often & quickly run a seam ripper across brush roll to clear hair off. No disposable filters to buy, no belts to replace & it does the job I bought it for.
Navigators are awesome. Just keep the filter under the canister clean, the brush roll and hoses clear and you'll have that thing for a long time. My wife owns a cleaning company and puts metric crap tons of hours on Navigators and they work just as well now as when they were new.
@@nickadamson6053 I don't feel so bad for ordering mine the week before it went 50% off for prime day then, thanks! 🤣
@@SeanQuinn4 Oh that's painful! 😆
I’ve had my small Dyson for 4 years, BEST vacuum ever!
Thanks for sharing.
I own the Dyson for about ten years now. At about the 5 year mark, we sent it in for repairs, and Dyson pretty much replaced the entire vacuum for us for free, the repair was because we used it for an intense cleaning job when our house was under construction, Dyson customer service is so good, really worth the price ❤️
Thanks for sharing.
We really appreciate the efforts you put into these reviews and comparisons!
Man this gotta be the most technical review you've produced yet, love the criteria on this one. Thanks for the hard work, looking forward to the next one 👌👏🙌🔥🔥
Thanks!
This is probably the most superior review of any product I have ever seen. Very detailed and through. Great job. :)
Thanks so much!
I’ve seen a lot of other comments mention this and I have to agree…no bagless vacuum even comes close to being “the best”. Bagged vacuums from riccar, sebo, miele, and windsor are really what you want if you want something that’s going to last more than a couple years
Probably true. But it's like driving a stickshift on a non-sports car at this point. Better gas mileage, more control, more fun maybe, but not practical. I remember in the 90s going with my parents trying to find a vacuum bag that fit. It was annoying, and I'd never go back.
Amen , I still have my Blue Devil Performance Plus with the Panasonic TriStage motor from about 1998 , still works perfect , still easy to find the bags for it and even the belt , even has a HEPA filter
I actively use my Dyson DC39 Animal for past 12 years, still works as new, best household gadget ever
I came back because I realized getting vacuum bags is a lot easier to do nowadays with Amazon compared to back in the 90s when we drove around to different stores looking for the right one. Vacuum bags do cost money though, and it could add up. Typical bag is between 75 cents and $3 it looks like. Name brand ones are like $3. I still wouldn't go back. I like emptying my big frequently too. The though of all that dust being trapped in that bag and being inside the house is gross.
I have a 1957 Kirby, handed down from my grandmother. noisy as heck, weighs about 35lbs-solid brushed aluminum,no filters. but if you want a clean floor I will put this up against anything you got.
I have a 1951 model 511 and everything in between. Collecting Kirby’s has been my 401K.
So powerful it'll rip the carpet off of your carpet 😅
Thanks for sharing.
Our Kirby is 40 years old. Pricy at the time, ut it has held up well.
@@ryangamble5131 Cheaper than going to a brazilion wax.
Got fed up with an old cyclone vacuum and bought a shop vac. A brand new one was on sale for about the price of two packs of bags.
Stuck the better filters into it and it has been the best vacuum ever. Rolls effortlessly, sucks so hard you lose ideas, can be taken apart in a few seconds *and* it can suck water and blow as well.
It is definitely louder though. (Still quieter than our jack russell protecting the place from the loud smell stealing machine.)
Thank you for sharing!
I have had a compact Bissell since 2017. It wore out a belt but still works as good as new.
Nice!
I remember asking for a vacuum video on a previous video. This helped a lot! Was able to get my Mom that nice Shark Stratos vacuum for her birthday today. Thank you!
You are welcome! Glad to hear!
If you want to know what a racket product marketing is, here's a quick story. I work with a guy that used to be a technician for Hoover. Hoover used the exact same motor in every vacuum from cheap to flagship. The difference in performance came from them having holes in the suction tube on the cheaper models, creating less air flow. The difference in wattage was caused by the motor pulling more amperage from the restricted air flow on the higher end models.
Thanks for the feedback.
isn't that a good thing, it means you can just tape up the holes on the cheap model and get better performance for less money
@@vx-iidu but who wants to do that or even notice the holes
That's definitely not true. There are no holes in hoover vacuums. I've been fixing vacuums since 2015. I've never seen any once. The motor part is kinda true depending on model though.
Cool story bro
You should do grass seed. Great spring time video.
Thank you for the video idea!
One of the most durable of all the UA-cam channels. Hard work, well appreciated. In a word: Very Impressive!
Thanks!
Todd, your channel is Gold.
You are the Bill Nye, The Science Guy, of product reviews and comparisons.
When I set the video playback to .50x speed, you magically turn into the Bob Ross of product reviews.
Set the playback speed to .25x, you become the Josh Blue comedian of product reviews.
Peace, brother.
Moved into a house that has a whole house system and I would never want to go back, super powerful, light and huge storage for dirt outside the house.
Wait until you find out how much they cost to fix... We don't use ours any more.
When I first started inspecting homes, I went to an annual conference for our association. we had an IAQ expert explain that we filter the air in homes with our lungs (BLECH!). shut the light, turn on your vacuum at night and break out a flashlight. don't even need a particle counter. you can see all the shit they spew. I immediately bought a whole house vacuum system. so awesome that I moved it to my new house and had it installed here. will NEVER go back to a regular vacuum. it shoots all the crap outside no less (the small stuff).
When my wife bought a Dyson, I couldn't believe she bought that plastic POS! I figured I'd be buying another one in a year. Much to my surprise, we used it for about years before giving it to a friend and buying a newer one with more features. They have been very durable, far beyond what I would expect, and do a great job.
How often do you use it. People who repair Dysons get loads due to poor reliabilitty and tthey are a pig to atempt to fix.
@@rogerphelps9939 Interesting. A lot of people posts in this thread about how easy they are to repair and the high quality. Now I personally don't like Dyson, not because of the products so much as because of the founder, James Dyson. I can't really stand that guy.
LH- Ha! My wife also "surprised" me with a $500 Dyson Ball and I was furious that she spent that big money when our current vacuum worked fine. I wanted to hate it. It looked like cheaply made junk, but the moment I fired it up and started using it, I loved its quietness, easy bagless emptying, and suction strength. Used it for seven rooms, once a week for about 10 years and although it clogged at the ball joint a few times, it is my favorite upright vacuum I have ever used.
When Dyson released its purple pet hair vacuum 15-20 years ago my wife wanted it so bad it was the only thing on her Christmas list. Bought it for her, in all that time I replaced 1 20 dollar part. It still vacuums like a champ. Best vacuum we’ve ever owned.
Thanks for sharing.
vacuum mechanic here. Love this video but i would like to point out a few things here.
1. testing the vacuum air flow unsealed is not a good test. you need airflow to get the dust into the vacuum and if the vacuum powerhead seals against the floor, you get no airflow.
2. same as point 1, suction power means nothing. its all airflow. also the reason why the shark nv360 went up to 80 and then drops to 65 is because it has a suction release valve to prevent the motor from burning out. (same with the dyson)
3.vacuums with a brush clean the most on the reverse, both on carpet and hard-flooring. going forward the brush kicks the dust/sand/airsoft bbs around more.
4. vacuums are not supposed to pickup sand in a crevice. thats why it has the crevice tool. Im surprised how well the high end vacuums did in that task though
Additional thoughts, in surprised that the shark nv360 didnt do very well in your tests. In my tests it performs amazingly well, especially for its price point. Vacuum wars, another youtube channel, has also tested lots of vacuums and he came to the same conclusion as me for the nv360.
Im sad that you didnt test how well the vacuums filter the dust, if you did the dyson would fail it badly as it doesnt seal very well. (Look up vacuum wars video on the topic)
I know you couldn't test reliability but ill mention what i have seen; sharks and kenmores are really reliable, next are hoovers. Dysons are not reliable. They are made out of cheap plastic that cracks and breaks easily. Also its "cyclone" canister gets dirty and clogs easily. People please do not buy a dyson if you want your vacuum to last you a while.
My Dyson ball is going on 10 years. No issues whatsoever.
Thank GOD I’ve been wanting vacuums for so long
Hope this review helps!
Every Sunday I get to enjoy a nice beverage with the dog on the couch next to me and watch an episode of Project Farm! It's become a very regular part of my week so thank you Todd and to EVERYONE behind the scenes of Project Farm making it possible!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Todd, you're the best. Your design of experiment is better than any standards authority. Thanks for everything you do to benefit all of us.
Did anyone else noticed that the design of the Bissell, Amazon basics and Eureka were the same? well almost the same 2:19
For those who can't stomach the price of the Stratos or the Ball. The Shark Vortex is just slightly underperforms the Stratos and usually can be found on sale for about $300. Such a great vacuum, my mother in law took mine when she used it haha.
Thank you Mr. PF and please show your support people.
Thank you for your time and dedication for doing real-life testing on the vacuum cleaners. I learned so much, and say i was surprised the Shark 360 was not that great. I will keep looking. Thanks again.
You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
This should be interesting. I hate carpeting because of how impossible it is to keep clean, I'm a hardwood floor and rug person, but I'm interested in this one.
I do hope you bought one of the inexpensive ones from Walmart, which is what 90% of people will use
Now do a video on vacuums that last. Miele, Sebo, Riccar, Simplicity, Lindhaus, Central vacuums.
Thank you for the video idea!
Fellow Project Farm followers, while this is a good video, and everything else Project Farm does is awesome - the Vacuum wars channel here on UA-cam does these same style technical reviews, and they are way more comprehensive! They focus only on vacuums (and mops/carpet cleaners/etc too technically), but another good channel to check out if you’re in the market for a better vacuum! After finding the vacuum wars channel, I ended up replacing my upright canister corded, hand held, and getting my first robot vacuum. I am SO happy with them. My floors are now cleaner than they’ve ever been, and I spend way less time keeping them that way.
I would never own a bagless vacuum....when they start to get full they make a giant plume of dust when trying to dump them out. Talk about putting fine dust and dander back into your living environment. I only use high quality bag units as do most professionals and hotels.
Great job on the test!!
Glad you enjoyed the video!
You should have added an old Kirby vacuum that's been passed down the family for 40 years that we all know and love, haha.
Thanks for the constructive feedback.
In Project Farm we trust!
The people have spoken 🥳
Blasphemy.
Appreciate the commentary and thorough reviews. Watched so many of them to finally cure my decision paralysis. Used your link and my new vac is on its way!
Thanks!
The "wall" and the "kick the rice & sand around" tests were excellent! Cousin's Eddie's house hasn't been this clean in a while! Suggestion: cleaning efficiency on actual dust - cheaper vacuums lacking HEPA filters just blow the smaller particles out (and everywhere).
Thank you for the suggestion!
I've done a lot of research on vacuums. I used to use bagless vacuums but realized many of them are more of a hassle to maintain as well as keep performance up on them. I went back to a bagged vacuum. I notice it is a lot easier to maintain, it's cleaner to use and since I purchased a Hoover, there are a lot of available parts to fix it in the future. I realized cleaning out the debris holder and filters makes a dust cloud mess whereas the bag can easily be removed from the vacuum and thrown away. The bags last a lot longer too than the non bagged vacuums before emptying. The vacuum I purchased was the Hover WindTunnel Max Bagged.
Thanks for the feedback.