Obviously I like buying things once and for all, but I feel it’s extra difficult with anything electrical because I just don’t know that much about it personally, and I can’t exactly check the insides.
So lately I’ve been wanting to buy an upright vacuum. I don’t know if there are more durable brands, what kind of accessories I should consider to make my life easier, what budget I should consider, or what characterics are more likely to make it shorter lived than others.
I can second the Miele purchase. I don’t actually use it too hard so I can’t speak to it’s durability, but it does real well with my stairs, carpets, and honestly, tiles. I do more vacuuming than sweeping - i hate the dustpan lines.
Miele vacuums are incredible. I have one that's over 20 years old and still going strong. They're still making accessories that fit it too!