Canister Vacuum Brands and Links

Vacuum choices

Canister vacuums are ideal for wood and tile floors, curtains and upholstery, but a different kind of vacuum may be more appropriate for your needs. Upright vacuums, for example, are a good choice for homes that have a lot of carpet, especially if it is deep-pile carpet. ConsumerSearch has reports on upright vacuum cleaners, shop vacs, stick vacuums and handheld vacuums

Besides the reviews in the Our Sources section of this report, we found the following resources to be particularly helpful:

ConsumerReports.org's vacuum cleaner buyer's guide is available without a subscription.

Good Housekeeping offers advice on how to choose a vacuum cleaner and how to get the most out of the one you have.

Another vacuum cleaner buying guide appears on eBay.

The article "Vacuum Cleaner Care and Feeding" at TheNewHomemaker.com is worth reading.

Manufacturers' websites:

Bissell

Dirt Devil

Electrolux (Eureka)

Electrolux (Aerus)

Eureka

Hoover

Kenmore

Miele

Rainbow

Sebo