Convention says canister vacuums—the type with a low, compact body and a long hose that you attach to a brush—are very effective on bare floors. They’re also easy to use on stairs and maneuver around ...

Canister vacuums, with powerful motors, long hoses and wands and a wide range of accessories, can clean your whole house with better suction and filtration than a stick vacuum and more flexibility ...

A number of our user reviews cite durability issues such as brush-roll belts that burned up and plastic hose connections that wore out and broke. One possible way to avoid trouble, according to one ...

These Miele and Kenmore canisters stand out for their effectiveness in picking up pet hair and cleaning bare floors Canister vacuums might not perform as well on carpet as uprights, but they have ...