Went to Bed Bath and Beyond and looked at their Sharks which were very nice, and good price, using the 20% discount coupon.
BUT - I've always liked the Oreck and there is an Oreck store right next to BB&B. Their vacuum is amazingly light, seems to work very well and so compact and easy to handle. Looks like I'm going to go back there tomorrow and get their mid range product. We only have carpeting in the 3 bedrooms, one of which is the office/computer room/home of the litter boxes, etc. Their product is good with cat hair, litter, etc., so we don't have tons of carpeting to clean. I'll be so happy to not have to lug around my ancient Hoover, which we've had a good 20 years, and weighs a ton! Oreck gives a good warrantee and their store is not far from home so good for any service we might need.
BUT - I've always liked the Oreck and there is an Oreck store right next to BB&B. Their vacuum is amazingly light, seems to work very well and so compact and easy to handle. Looks like I'm going to go back there tomorrow and get their mid range product. We only have carpeting in the 3 bedrooms, one of which is the office/computer room/home of the litter boxes, etc. Their product is good with cat hair, litter, etc., so we don't have tons of carpeting to clean. I'll be so happy to not have to lug around my ancient Hoover, which we've had a good 20 years, and weighs a ton! Oreck gives a good warrantee and their store is not far from home so good for any service we might need.