Buying Guides

Residential Vacuum Cleaners for Every Home

Welcome to Vacuum Warehouse, a one-stop shop for residential vacuum cleaners in every size and shape, built for Canadian homes.

Every home is different: hardwood and tile need different suction and brush settings than wall-to-wall carpet, and homes with pets or allergy sufferers need stronger filtration. A residential vacuum cleaner matched to your actual floors and household saves you from cleaning the same room twice.

Matching a Vacuum to Your Floors, Pets and Budget

On this page, you will find the best selection of vacuums for residential applications. The good news is that Vacuum Warehouse has such an extensive variety of vacuum cleaners in Canada that you’ll be spoiled for choice. The bad news? You guessed it - it can be hard to narrow down your options to “the one” that is perfect for your home and specific requirements.

And given the vast plethora of key considerations to be made - bagless or cordless vacuums, canister or stick vacuums, for hardwood or carpet flooring - the selection process can become more daunting at every stage.

We know choosing a new vacuum cleaner can be confusing, and it's frustrating to spend money on the wrong model for your needs. That's why this collection is organized around real household situations, floor type, pet hair, allergies and budget, so you can shop residential vacuum cleaners with confidence instead of guesswork.

We have created selections based on the most common applications; best vacuums for hardwood and rugs, best vacuums for carpets and best vacuums for pet hair. Alternatively, you can use the filter on the left side of the page to filter based on the vacuum style. It can be anything from Cordless Vacuums, and Bagless Vacuum, Canister Vacuums and Stick Cordless Vacuums.

You will also find that our selection of residential vacuums in Canada is limited to the best three brands available in Canada at the moment; Miele vacuums, Henry vacuums and SEBO Vacuums. We have been selling and servicing Miele vacuums for over 21 years and are considered experts in Miele vacuums. We have also been selling Henry vacuums made in the UK and SEBO vacuum cleaners, another brand from Germany, for a few years and have every confidence in all the brands we offer. To compare every vacuum brand we carry in Canada side by side, browse our vacuum brands available in Canada.

Watch our demo videos on every product page to see how each model actually handles pet hair, carpet or hardwood before you buy. And if you're comparing prices, check our current vacuum cleaner sale before you check out, since pricing on in-stock models changes regularly.

But if you need help, don’t hesitate to contact us. Our staff would love to assist you!

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PET HAIR

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RUGS & hard FLOORS

Picking Between Bagged, Bagless, Canister and Upright for Your Home

Every type on this page trades off differently on allergies, stairs and floor type. Here is how the four main styles actually compare for home use.

Bagged Canisters Seal In Dust and Allergens

Miele and SEBO both build bagged canister vacuums for the home. The bag seals dust inside when you throw it out, which makes bagged the more common pick for allergy or asthma households.

Bagless Models Skip the Ongoing Bag Cost

A bagless bin cuts out repeat bag purchases, but it needs emptying over a trash can and a regular filter rinse to keep suction steady as it fills.

Canister Vacuums Reach Stairs Without the Lift

A separate hose and body makes a canister easier to carry up a flight of stairs and easier to get into upholstery and corners than a full upright.

Upright Vacuums Cover Open Carpet Faster

For a home that is mostly large, open carpeted rooms, an upright covers more floor in fewer passes than switching a canister head back and forth.

Frequently Asked Questions About Choosing a Residential Vacuum Cleaner

Should I choose a bagged or bagless vacuum if someone in the house has allergies?

Bagged vacuums, like the Miele and SEBO canister models in this collection, seal dust and allergens inside a sealed bag you throw away, so you are not exposed when the vacuum is full. Bagless vacuums save you the ongoing cost of bags, but emptying the bin stirs up dust. For a household with allergies or asthma, bagged is usually the safer everyday choice.

Is a canister or an upright vacuum easier to use on stairs?

A canister vacuum is easier to carry up a flight of stairs and gets into upholstery and corners without lifting a full machine. An upright is faster for covering large, open carpeted rooms in fewer passes. If your home has more than one flight of stairs, lean canister.

I have mostly hardwood and tile floors, do I need a vacuum with a spinning brush roll?

Not necessarily. A spinning beater brush is built for pulling debris out of carpet fibres, and on bare floors it can scatter small debris instead of picking it up. Look for a model with a brush roll you can switch off, or a dedicated hard-floor nozzle, if hardwood and tile make up most of your home.

Can one vacuum handle both carpet and hard floors, or do I need two machines?

Most of the canister and upright models in this collection ship with swappable floor heads, one setting for carpet pile and another for bare floors, so a single machine covers a mixed-flooring home. Check the product specs for the floor types listed before you buy if your home is a mix of both.

Do bagless vacuums lose suction faster than bagged models?

Bagless bins can lose suction as they fill unless you empty and rinse the filter regularly. Bagged systems tend to hold steady suction until the bag is nearly full, which is one reason Miele and SEBO still build bagged canisters specifically for home use.

Is it worth waiting for a sale before buying a residential vacuum?

If you are not replacing a vacuum that just broke down, it is worth checking our vacuum cleaner sale before you buy, since pricing on in-stock models changes regularly. Every purchase is also covered by our 90 day price match, so you are not stuck if a lower price shows up shortly after.