What kind of vacuum can I use on berber carpet? What good vacuum doesnt have a beater brush?

Question

We just had berber carpet put in all of the bedrooms, while the rest of the house is hardwood. We've been told not to use a vacuum with a "beater brush". We are not looking to pay $400 for a Dyson (which is what keeps being recommended to us). I need something around $100 or less. What works? Need great suction, as we have kids AND pets!

Answer 1

I work in a vacuum sales/repair shop and I have not heard specifically that berber should not be used with a 'beater brush'. But just to be safe, there are a number of units out there that have the brush AND the ability to turn it off. Hoover Windtunnel ($169), Kenmore Canister ($289+) to name a few. But my feeling is that when the brush roll is off, it is then blocking the air flow.

My opinion would be that you purchase a Hoover Flair. It goes for like $65. The silver/grey one has no brush. This unit is like the old electric brooms, but more powerful. It is a bagless, with a dust cup. They actually work well, I sell quite a few of them.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Rigid shop vac 6.5 Wet and dry. Best of the best. Home Depot around 265 dollar, and includes blower. Good for leaves,etc. We use this this at the hotel.

Answer 3

I've never heard of not using a beater brush on berber carpet. My best friend's dad sells carpet, and they had a bunch of berber in their house, and always used a beater brush vacuum. Talk to a the company that made your carpet and see what they recommend.

Answer 4

sears kenmore canister.  can be used with or without the beater brush.

Answer 5

I have berber carpet and I use a second generation Roomba (it is much cheaper than the new model)

Answer 6

I know they say you shouldn't but I use an upright vac on ours.  I do set it to 'long pile' though.

Answer 7

My grandmother has berber carpet and uses a Hoover Windtunnel bagless she bought at Wal-Mart for about $140.  Just make sure the bristles on the roller brush are not too hard as they can bring the braiding in the carpet up.  Make sure not to set the height adjustment to where the bristles touch the carpet and not all the way down because that can reduce the airflow and you won't get all the dirt and pet hair out of the carpet.  

These are 2 that I would recommend:

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