Does anyone know of a great vacuum cleaner in the 200.00 dollar range?

It needs to be powerful enough for a house of 6 kids, dogs and a cat. Also very important, is that the belt be easy to replace. I have a miele vac. but the belt is so impossible to replace, I just want to get rid of it!!

I bought a basic Riccar vacuum for about that price a few years ago. It has held up extremely well - I have 6 kids and a cat, too (but no dogs), as well as a husband who has a penchant for ruining vacuums. He has been unable to destroy this one! The belts and bags are easy to change. It has plenty of power and a super long cord.

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