I am looking for a vacuum that won’t scratch my hardwood floors, easily switches to brush roll for throw rugs, has onboard attachments for upholstry, and works great for picking up pet hair. Also, would prefer that it isn’t too heavy or loud, has good suction and doesn’t clog, has reasonable power cord & upholstry hose length. I know this is a lot to ask but there’s got to be one out there. Any suggestions?
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I also love the Ricca 1700. A very good machine.
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I recently purchased a Riccar 1700 full size canister vacuum. The price was a bit steep $1200, but it has been worth every penny. It does everything you’ve asked and more. First of all, they’re self propelled, I didn’t even know this was a feature available on vacuums. They have 30-foot cords, so you won’t have to keep unplugging and re-plugging while you clean. They have low emissions and excellent HEPA filters to trap dust and particles. They have xenon headlights that are bright enough to actually see things you don’t want to accidentally vacuum (or dirt you might have missed). They use stainless steel on all of the important parts (for much longer life than the usual plastic) on the release step, the bottom plate, the brush bar, and motor parts. They also use soft rubber wheels that are easy to maneuver and won’t even scratch marble or hardwood floors. They also have amazing features like an automatic brush roll jam detector. If something gets caught (thread, a sock, draperies), the brush roll will automatically stop spinning and a bright, easy to recognize light will let you know there is a problem. There is a light next to it that tells you when your bag is full. My Riccar actually has a 7-step filtration process! It’s like getting a vacuum and air purifier in one machine. They come with a 6 year warranty and a lifetime warranty on the belt.