Is there an advantage to the canister versus an upright?
457715
I like the canister because it is easier to work with, and it is much easier to get under furniture and into to these small hard to get to places.
457716
I really don't know how to answer the question, but I know this canister is extremely easy to dispose if contents and clean. My wife just keeps saying, "This is the best vacuum I've ever had in 35 years if cleaning house." I find it very easy to use as well. It's light weight yet performed tremendously.
457717
I had an upright for many years. I now really prefer the canister because you are able to reach under things-couch, large chairs. Stairs and above the floor dusting are easy. I would not go back to an upright. Great product!
457718
In general, canisters are better for bare floors and uprights are better for rugs and carpets. I tried this model on bare floors and found it didn't work well. Although the motor may be powerful, the head rode so close to the floor that it actually pushed crumbs and things in front of it instead of picking them up. I also found it not very convenient to maneuver. I thought the design would make it very easy to move it around, but I found that in practice it was very awkward.
883946
I read that the canister vac has such powerful suction that the flimsy hose gets suctioned together if you don't position it just so while vacuuming. Also was told that the handle is 2 feet long when you want to use the dust attachment and is very thick, which I than noticed on the picture. Looked like it would be awkward to hold when using.
1064777
I believe the additional tools and tool bag make the difference. I like how easy it is to use, especially when it comes to emptying it.
130895
Should be all right horizontally..... but gravity does make it easier to shut in the upright position.
1079806
I've never found uprights useful for hardwood floors, more useful for carpet. This Sebo is great on hardwood and incredible on carpet too, it has a powered carpet attachment that glides easily over carpet, so I really don't see the point of uprights, unless maybe you have really thick Shag carpeting.
289285
I find it bulky too and don't like that using the attachments is awkward so I bought a small Riccor canister vac and really love it. My bathrooms are all large and the Dyson will vac around them but I still prefer the canister.
1672088
I like it on my hardwood-we mostly use the small canister on our wood because you can get into corners, and under and around things such as the piano, but I use the upright at least once a month when I want to really get up every last bit of dog fuzz out of corners. We had our floors refinished about 5 years ago so we are cautious about scratches.
712446
No. The milling process generates a good bit of dust and the canister is designed to allow for air flow along with the filtering of the dust. The canister works quiet well and can easily be detached for cleanup and storage.
1349665
I have both types and I prefer the lidded pail because my son (14 mo) has been able to easily open the step can (pedal) for quite some time. He's unable to get into the lidded pail because it locks in place. Considering what's in the pails I don't want him getting in there! ;)
1271043
As any of this units, whichever is better for you.The side be better as you will be CONTINUOUSLY opening it and putting water in it to keep it from vacuuming out.
2083218
Not really. I've never found one that really works well. The old canister model was so much more powerful and sturdy in every way. The hand brush works better than other models I have used, but unlike the canister vacs, there is no power going to the head. The best suction/spinning brush action was in the old canister vacs. This is a decent machine for the price -- better than others I've used that are similar, but still not entirely effective. The suction is pretty good, though, compared with current competitors.
52215
Yes, that is how I mounted mine. However, the canister falls off easily (mounted upside down or right side up) it doesn't lock into place, only a few degree turn. I would not buy this again.
1671201
Maybe a little, but then if its all THAT low, I pick up the canister and pour. That's where the perfect balance of these things comes in handy.
602455
We're in the same position. Hardwood floors with two Newfoundlands. All of the pet hair vacuum's I've seen see to be upright while all hardwood floor vacuum recommendations are canister. Does anyone marry the two into one?
338778
It connects to the end of the hose and as well to the gun where the hose is connected. this piece is for the canister only. I don't think it works for upright vacuums. I haven't tried.
854940
Most definately yes there is. One to pick up while canister is upright and a fold up handle when canister is in rolling position.
1992130
I have had both types. I like canister for hard surfaces nooks crannies dust bunnies. Easier to move around