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    Is there such a thing as a durable cordless vacuum that doesn’t get expensive on the long run?

    I’m currently staring at my third stick vacuum in 3 years, and I’m just done. The trigger snapped on this one, the battery on the last one lasted maybe 8 minutes before hitting 0%, and I can't even find a replacement filter for this specific "off-brand" model anymore. It feels like every home appliance now is designed to be thrown into a landfill the second a plastic clip breaks or the proprietary battery starts to degrade.

    I’m at the point where I’d rather go back to a broom and a galvanized bucket if it means I don't have to keep contributing to the local scrap heap. But with a full house and a job that keeps me busy, I really need the efficiency of a cordless setup.

    Has anyone found a floor cleaner or vacuum that actually feels like a solid BIFL tool? I'm looking for something with a solid build, parts that are actually replaceable (not "sold out" indefinitely), and a motor that won't burn out the second it sucks up a stray gum.

    Is the whole "cordless" category just a trap for people who value convenience over longevity? I wanna know what you think about it since it's frustrating to just keep on replacing.

    Is there such a thing as a durable cordless vacuum that doesn't get expensive on the long run?
    byu/Kountz-Modina inFrugal



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    5 Comments

    1. tsukiyaki1 on

      Good topic. I bit the bullet and bought a Dyson after watching lots of Vacuum Wars, but that’s certainly not a frugal choice and I worry about parts availability. On a plus side it does have swappable batteries and there are adapters to run it on a Milwaukee battery as well.
      It’s a great vacuum, I will admit. Worth the money? I’m not sure.

      Tuning in for more responses on this.

    2. weirdoldhobo1978 on

      I’ve never found a stick vac that I felt was robust and built to last. I feel like they’re mostly designed to look stylish.

      I have a whole rant about the battery-fication of home appliances that I won’t get into, but you’re right that the big issue is eventually that model of battery goes out of production.

      Unfortunately a good, robust, repairable vacuum cleaner is probably going to set you back a couple of bucks, but it’s worth it. What I would do is look up vacuum repair places in your area and see what brands they service. It’s probably going to be the old school names. Hoover, Bissell, Miele, etc.

    4. jimschoice on

      I love my Tineco. My first one came with an attachment to clean out the filters which I use differently than intended. I adapted it to fit into my canister vacuum and it really cleans those filters like new. I bought some generics on Amazon and I rotate them. When all are dirty, I clean them all.

      I liked my first one so much that when i saw a deal on a better, more powerful one, i got it. Plus, my first one was really inexpensive and is 4 years old, with a non removable battery. The new one came with 2 removable batteries.

      The first one stays in the bedroom to pick up all the cat hair so it doesn’t cover my socks before i put my shoes on. The new one is in the main closet to use on all the tile in the living area.

      First one is a Dash and the second is the Pure One S.

    5. inertiapixel on

      Refurbished dysons. I just replaced the battery in both mine that I have had for over 5 years. keeping them clean really extends the life.

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