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Jason Roberts
Founder and executive reviewer at Vacuums Guide
I'm Jason Moe Roberts, an appliances expert and blogger. I've worked at Walmart for more than 15 years, in the house appliance department. I love to use home equipment and I spend a lot of time testing the best products and reviewing them. My family and friends also recommend me as a caring person, a great dad and a loving husband.
Latest posts by Jason Roberts (see all)
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Jean Blizzard says
I don’t seem to find the prices anywhere on the Shark Sonic Duo which you state to be the best one. Would you please send that to me so that I can further dig a little deeper. I want to make sure I am getting the one that I need. I have one now that does not do the job. No Shark, it is another brand and I don’t want to waste anymore money, I would rather have the carpet taken up than that. Thank You
Jason Roberts says
Hi Jean,
Check out the product page, I’ll be updating it soon.
Justin says
Hi Jason, I was wondering where the Kirby’s fell in your ranks and why? Like the Kirby Sentria 1, and the Kirby Sentria 2. Thank you
Jason Roberts says
Hi Justin. I have reviewed the Sentria 2, and will review the Avalir in a couple of weeks tops. They are really good vacuum cleaners, but like all appliances, they have their strong and weak points.
Annette says
I am trying to find out which is better I have no rugs just tile and laminate floors I hear the Steamboy T2 is good but also The Bissell Symphony which is better for the money?
Jason Roberts says
I would go with the Symphony. The Steamboy has some particular design flaws: you have to keep pressing the handle to get the steam and you have to steer in corners in order to get most of the dirt. Due to the cheap build, the steam comes out every few seconds, enough to stress out casual users. Materials’ quality is also much lower with the Steamboy T2.
anne werner says
I love my rocket pro! I need to order a filter and need your contact phone number
Jason Roberts says
Anne, unfortunately, I don’t like to share my personal phone number over the site. You can however post any question here, this will also help other visitors that have the same issue like you. If you have a more personal matter, you can email me.
Lily says
You offer vacuum reviews. Do you have a recommendation for the best robot mop? Or do some existing or any upcoming robot vacuums also include a mop feature? and is there any robot vacuum/mop/carpet stain cleaner, that does all of this?
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I had one question about the Dyson robot Eye: if it is a circular robot, how will it pick up dirt in the corners?
Jason Roberts says
The only good robot mop which I know is the iRobot Brava (I’m planning to review it pretty soon). As for the Dyson 360 Eye, I think it will use some exterior rotating brush, just like Roomba, although I haven’t seen this feature in the concept version.
AB says
Can you recommend any vacuum that has self-cleaning brushroll? It’s tedious and gross to get rid of tangled hair using hand or scissors..
Jason Roberts says
There are a couple I can think of. There’s the Electrolux Precision Brushroll Clean, which is in the market for a while. Also Eureka has come up lately with the same feature, under the same name: the Brushroll Clean with SuctionSeal (model # AS3401A).
Steve Sibson says
hi please help me make a choice kirby sentia 2 at a £1000 or sabo x4 please at £250
Jason Roberts says
It is difficult, as both vacuum cleaners do different things. It really depends on what you’ll do with it. I would take the Sebo, but given a different situation (different house, different people which live inside the house, different pets), I would just as well buy the Kirby.
Laura says
Good morning! We have moved from a house with central vac and are looking for a vacuum for the new house. I am at a loss as all I have ever known is a central vac. I would really appreciate insight on which one to buy. We do not have pets but do have a child (soon to be 2 children) I would like something lighter than could be moved between floors, accessible to corners/under furniture, and able to clean both carpets and hardwood. Thanks!
Jason Roberts says
Hi Laura. Sounds like you might like a cordless. Check out the Dyson V6, I believe it will suit you just fine.
Laura says
Thank you for your recommendation! I am very concerned about the short battery life, however. From what I read nobody uses the low setting which lasts 20 minutes because it doesn’t provide much suction. And on high it only lasts 5-6 minutes. Maybe a corded vacuum would be better as I usually clean the whole house at once. I also was only planning to spend $200-300 at the most. :-/
Jason Roberts says
Then check Shark’s new Rockets. They are almost as light as the V6.
ruth says
My friend swears by his old Kirby. I saw a Royal demo and feel it’s comparable to the Kirby (without, what looks to me, the inflated price!). How would you compare the two? And to some of the others on your list of top vacs?
Jason Roberts says
Check out my comparision chart. Royal is comparable to Kirby in terms of quality (I’m referring to the Royal Commercial model). One of the good things is that it’s lighter. Both are made of metal and have long warranties. Both have good motors and deliver a power suction. Royal is however less marketed, because the company is smaller. I haven’t reviewed one yet, but I shall do so in the near future.
anne burnette says
Jason, what is a good vacuum that is easy to unclog? I have bought about 6 and some of them get clogged the first use, but I can’t seem to get into where the clog is. my house is like a vacuum cemetery. is there one where the neck is not so small, or that is particularly user friendly for unclogging?
Jason Roberts says
It’s a good question. Most of the clogs come from 2 sources: long hair and carpet fibers. The design of the hose also contributes to the “clog sensibility”. Most of the latest vacuum cleaners have enough suction power to suck clogs, before they are actually forming. However, there may be times when clogs just happen, and then you’ll have to begin the demanding process of unclogging you appliance. I’ve made a how-to article on this subject a few months ago. To the best of my knowledge, manufacturers don’t really bother to make uncloggable devices. Instead, they focus on improving the airflow, even if that means to minimize the vacuum’s neck. It’s a silver line here: a smaller neck means better suction power, but may accommodate clogs much easier. The solution would be to use better motors, but this would mean more expensive appliances, not to mention that in EU, i.e., there are already restrictions on power consumption: no vacuum cleaners over 1600W can be built there. And on the long run, the plan is to limit vacuum motors to 700W.
Ron Leininger says
Jason, we just got new shaw carpet. We have dyson 14 and it leaves marks real bad and isn’t on the shaw list for vacs for their carpet. I see the Bissell 1305 PowerGlide is. My wife likes the canister, no bag, just so CONFUSED. PLEASE HELP. I would appreciate an email ASAP. Thanks again and love your sight.
Jason Roberts says
My advice: get what wife likes. Some bagless canisters: Dyson Ball Multifloor (DC39), Panasonic MC-CL935, Shark NR96.
Ron Leininger says
Thanks, for your help.
Elliott says
Greetings
We have been disappointed after going from the traditional bagged to the bagless upright. The primary problem is that it is messy, and not easy, to clean the dirt form the canister. And because the filter needs cleaning often, the vacuum is not usable for a long, recommend, time. We have a 3yr old Hoover Windtunnel. Could you comment on this procedure with newer and varied brands?
Thank you.
Jason Roberts says
Some of the newer uprights give special care to the dirt bin design. The simple it is, the easier to clean. But however you put it, having a bagless requires a bit of work. That’s the tradeoff for not paying extra on bags. If the filters need constant cleaning, that means the cyclones aren’t powerful enough to keep most of the dust inside the bin. But at the price of a Hoover Windtunnel, you can’t expect to have it all. The latest Dyson upright i.e. doesn’t even need filters anymore. And some of the dirt bins I’ve put my hands on open both sides.
stuart says
Hi Jason – any thoughts on commercial vacuums? We want to spend about $300 – $400 on a vacuum for our 21-room hotel. Mostly concrete floors, some small rugs.
thanks!
Jason Roberts says
Oreck has 2 commercial vacuums which I really like: the XL2100RHS and the U2000RB2L-1. Sanitaire SC889A is also a good machine designed for the same purpose.
Indra says
Hi Jason,
I am currently residing in Singapore (tropical city, near Malaysia), and have chanced across your blog as I was looking for vacuum cleaner recommendations. We have vinyl flooring and are looking to purchase a vacuum cleaner that can not only suck out the dust, but also perhaps provide some cleaning functions (polishing)?
What would be your recommendations based on the following requirements that we have:
1) Tropical City – Hot climate
2) Budget of about $100 USD = $150 SGD
3) Preferably a light weight upright vacuum (if possible)
Thanks Jason! Appreciate the time that you’ve taken to respond!
Jason Roberts says
I’m not sure if these are available in your country: Hoover WindTunnel 2 UH70801PC, Hoover WindTunnel T-Series UH70120 or the Bissell CleanView Plus 1332. None of these have that polishing feature, for that you will have to buy a Shark Sonic Duo separately.
BRANDI says
Hi, Jason. I really need your help. I’ve researched vacuums until I’m crazy. I have a 3000 square foot, two-story home. All floors are very dark hardwood, but I do have five large area rugs. My daughter and I both have long hair, and we also have a 55 lb. indoor German Shepard mix. The stairs are constantly dirty and need to be dusted/swept/vacuumed at least 2x/week. Please help me choose a vacuum in the $100-$200 price range that is light enough to work the stairs, but still has the suction needed for the dog hair in the rugs. An attachment for corners, windows and the stairs would be a huge plus. I’ve been looking at Shark but am in no way committed. THANK YOU!
Jason Roberts says
At your budget, the best choice would be a Shark Rotator NV501 or a newer Shark Rotator NV681/NV682 (but with less accessories).
Brandi says
That settles it. Will purchase one right away. Cannot thank you enough.
Barb says
What is your recommendation for a corded hard floor vacuum under $150. Right now I have all either painted cement slab and painted subfloors.
Jason Roberts says
The latest Shark Rocket Powerhead.
Mike says
We have ceramic tile in the kitchen, dinette and baths and new, short-pile carpet elsewhere. We currently use two older (and heavy) Kirby’s, which are ineffective on the tile. We use our central vac for these areas and occassionally on the carpet.However, the hose is a pain! We have no pets.
What is your #1 choice, REGARDLESS OF PRICE OR WEIGHT (anything should weigh less than the Kirby), that will do a superior job on our carpet AND tile?
Thanks in advance for your insight.
Jason Roberts says
Miele Brilliant C3 is one of the best vacuum cleaners I have used. I am confident it will do a perfect job on both surfaces. For a fraction of the price, you can get the new Shark Powerhead, which works very well on the flooring you’ve described.
Derek Manikas says
Do you have any plans to review the Oreck Elevate Conquer?
Jason Roberts says
Looks like a new upright from Oreck. I’ll soon be working on a review for this unit.
Mani says
Looking to get a new Miele vacuum.
Stuck between the Miele Compact C2 Quartz (41DAE030USA) or the Miele Complete C3 Limited Edition (41GDE032CDN). They are priced very close to each other. We do have a dog in the household, and tile flooring throughout the house with some sectional carpets.
Which one would you recommend?
Thank you for your help.
Jason Roberts says
Didn’t review the C2 line yet, but between these 2, I’d go with the C3 because it comes with the SBD 285-3 nozzle, which may be a bit better at sucking up your dog’s hair.
KT says
Hello, Saw your review of the Miele Classic C1 canister. My concern is about some of the reviews on Amazon. One reviewer notes that the hose is really cheap plastic, another says some of the plastic parts broke, while another complained the suction isn’t all that great. I realize it’s the least of the C1 line, but IT IS a “Miele” and quite pricey for a little canister. Really, this ought not to be. Not for a “German made” product. Whatever machine you purchase (no matter the price), if it carries the “Miele” name, the quality should be there. I hesitate to purchase the Classic C1 due to the reviews and also because I understand that some of the Miele’s are now coming out of Miele’s “China” factory. And, although, Miele claims each unit is made “according to Miele’s strict standards” obviously something is amiss. Folks are complaining they are receiving lesser quality units than expected. What are your thoughts?
Jason Roberts says
From what I know, Miele has a single factory in China, and they produce there the Swing H1 QuickStep and some C2 and C3 canisters destined for eastern-EU markets (Romania, Bulgaria). I don’t think they produce C1s there, at least not fully-assembled. On the other hand, they have 11 factories in Europe (most of them in Germany), and to the best of my knowledge, all the units sold in US come from these places. Now, about the Amazon reviews, if you look closely, you will see there isn’t a single vacuum cleaner with 5 stars out of 5. There will always be a small percent of customers which will face problems with their purchased products. But the C1s have in fact an almost perfect score. And last but not least, given my experience with the C1s (you said you read my C1 review), I strongly recommend them.
Raj Varadarajah says
Hi Jason,
My name is Raj. I work at Mintel in London. and would like your opinion on a report I’m currently doing on vacuum cleaners. could we get in touch?
Jason Roberts says
Sure, send it over.