[JavaBrewer]

We have a larger home and after looking at a suitable Miele ($700+) and Oreck ($750) we went to the Sears outlet and bought their newest canister with a 4 yr warranty for $175. Works ok. I really liked the Oreck (upright) and we took one home to try but the head wouldn't fit under our cabinet overhangs thus requiring a second pass with broom or attachment. It also didn't blow me away with incredible suction vs. the older Sears model it was to replace.

I'm sure our new Sears vac will only last 2-3 years but with the warranty they will replace it if ANYTHING goes wrong. Not a bad deal.