Vacuum cleaners: How to buy the best vacuum cleaner Cheap vacuum cleaners
Comparing prices online saves time and money
Looking for a cheap vacuum cleaner or money off your vac? A bit of extra effort when you're out shopping for your new Dyson, Electrolux, Miele or Hoover vacuum cleaner can help you bag a vacuum cleaning bargain.
Online versus high street
Online stores tend to offer cheaper prices than the high street, especially when you factor in online-only special discounts and online discount codes (see below) - but remember that you may have to factor in the delivery of your item, and you won't be able to try out your vacuum cleaner before you buy. Complement online browsing with a trip to the high street to test the vacuum cleaner for weight and manoeuvrability.
And don't discount the high street - or your local supermarket - for a vacuum cleaner bargain completely. Some stores will match prices if you've seen it cheaper elsewhere, so arm yourself with details of the best prices you've spotted and see whether they will match it.
Shop around
Do your research and compare vac prices from different stores to see who's offering the cheapest deals on vacuum cleaners, so you're not missing out on specific shop sales and discounts.
If you can be flexible on when you look for a cheap vacuum cleaner, you could find a good bargain in the January or summer sales. Alternatively, look out for stores offering weekend-long discounts on appliances including vacuum cleaners over bank holidays.
Online price aggregating tools - like the compare prices feature in all Which? vacuum cleaner reviews - can do the hard work for you. They can crawl the internet to find the cheapest prices on different vacuum cleaner models and are a good place to start if you've got a specific vacuum cleaner in mind.
Our expert guide to getting discounts on products can also help you find a good vacuum cleaner deal.
Online extras
There are more than 120 cashback sites offering you money just for shopping at your favourite online stores by clicking through them - which could be particularly fruitful if a cheap vacuum cleaner is one of several products on your shopping list. To find out how to make money online, read our guide to cashback sites.
Discount voucher websites can offer shop discount codes that you can use when buying a vacuum - our guide to discount vouchers looks at different discount websites and how to find a discount code.
Don't forget cheaper independents
Independent electrical and appliance stockists can offer you a good deal on products like vacuum cleaners - as well as exclusive vacuum cleaner models. You may have more luck haggling for a cheaper deal on your vacuum cleaner with an independent retailer, too. Use Which? Local to find your nearest independent electrical stores.