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[BunSnoop]

I purchased this Black & Decker from QVC about 4 years ago.  It lasted about 3 years.  Then it would not hold a charge.  I puchased the same one again and it has lasted about 1 year at the most.  I'm done with Black & Decker.  

What brand do you like that does not cost an arm and a leg?   The Black & Decker cost about $50.

Thank you!

[Mom2Dogs]

I have a stick Dyson...but the top comes off for use as a hand held.  I really like it. It's about 4 years old and still works like it did when new.  It's great for quick pick up, especially when the dog is messy when eating, I don't have to pull out the larger vacuum.

[AKgirl2]

@BunSnoop ~ I have this exact Black and Decker, for 4 years, and it still works great.  Sorry you had lousy experience with them.  I also have a cordless Shark stick vac ($99) that is 3+ years old, which I love.  Lately, it starts and stops a few seconds later, but does stay on when started again.  It's probably the battery, and I don't know if it's worth replacing

[ValuSkr]

Black + Decker sent me a warranty replacement two years ago and it's been great.  The model number is CHV1410L.  Another model, BDH2000L, is nearly identical but more powerful and heavier (5.0 lbs vs 2.6 lbs.).

I think the problem with B+D hand vacs in recent years was that they wouldn't hold a charge after a year or two.  That was certainly my problem.  They had a terrible reputation; B+D might have been forced to leave the market unless their product got a drastic overhaul.  And that's what seems to have happened.  These models recharge while standing up in the base instead of while hanging on the wall.  I wouldn't be surprised if they also redesigned the battery.  You'll see that these models have good reviews.

I have the CHV1410

[loriqvc]

@BunSnoop - I went through the process of in-depth comparison shopping for cordless handheld vacuums at the beginning of the year, and after reading hundreds of reviews and trying out four different models, I ultimately chose a Dirt Devil corded handheld vacuum. I got tired of units not holding a charge and saw many complaints about units only lasting a year or two. My new Dirt Devil has a long enough cord that it is still extremely convenient to use, so I haven't regretted my purchase at all. This may not be helpful if you are really set on a cordless model, but let me know if you're interested and I'll be happy to share the details of my vacuum so you can check it out. Happy hunting!

[SilleeMee]

The Shark ION is what I am using. It weighs only 1.4 lbs, runs 10 minutes per charge which takes about 2 hours to recharge. I can't get over the suction this thing has! I can vacuum an entire carpeted staircase, and some, before I have to empty the cup. Comes with two attachment tools. It's an awesome little vacuum. Top-rated, too.

Shark's website has a $40-off code for this which brings it down to $100 and I think you get free shipping with that also.

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[BunSnoop]

Thank you for the suggestions - very helpful!

[ID2]

I've gone through so many cordless hand vacuums!! I ended up gettig a corded and it's lasted forever! I'm not willing to throw my money away on something that will lose a charge and need to be thrown out in a few years. 

[Spurt]

I have an older model shark hand held vacuum.  I use it with the brush accessory, lots of suction.....

[trenet]

Do any cordless vacuums have the option of an on switch that doesn’t need to be depressed constantly to use?  I have difficulty doing that with my hands/fingers.