Riccar Radiance R40p - 40 Series Premium Vacuum Cleaner Review
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Timestamps
00:00 Riccar Radiance R40p - 40 Series Premium Vacuum Cleaner Review
03:10 Power Tests
04:20 High Pile Carpet
05:02 Shag Carpet
05:40 Hard Floors
06:49 Filtration
07:30 Weight
08:12 Recap
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For $1,600, I'm expecting this vacuum to pick my kids up from school, and run other various errands for me. It's the least it could do at this price point. Great review.
Hilarious😆🤣
I've had a Riccar 17 years and I use it almost everyday (2 large dogs) and It's still going strong.
You go girlfriend!
Which model?
I bought a house 10 years ago where the original owners/builders had passed away and the children left many household items as part of the sale. A Riccar N2000 was part of the lot. It looked old, but loved, like everything else. I was going to donate it but the central vac system (probably as old as house so 40 years+) died so I used it in a pinch. BEST VACUUM EVER. I have a Dyson V8 for quick daily pickups, and a new central vac system, but still after 10 years nothing beats that Riccar. I've joked that we bought the Riccar and got the house for free. Never had a single issue with it, that thing will suck the color right out of your carpet. It's a "buy it for life" vacuum, so while the price is high, when this one goes to be with the great vacuum in the sky, I'll be collecting cans to buy another.
We've been a Riccar dealer over 35 Years, and I am former Kirby Salesperson, this vacuum is phenomenal and your video was almost word for word our demo. Great Job!
What vacuum cleaner is better kirby rainbow or this riccar
I'm not no dealer I'm asking which vacuum cleaners. Better kirby or riccar
So Tom I'm thinking about getting a riccar radiance. I currently have a dyson ball. And my mon has a kirby! Does riccar out clean them by a big shout
On lol ok
@Tom Jenkins your funny
This review actually started me down the path that ended up with me getting one of these at our local shop, used and refurbished for *well* below the chest-clutching prices on the sticker. I was initially planning the Hoover Hushtone, but looking into the reviews and stats on this one, and handling one in person to get an appreciation for the build quality (including the guy at the shop pulling it literally open for me so I could see how it was built internally) I was sold. The build quality is extremely good, the performance is top-shelf, and parts are readily and *locally* available should something go wrong. I plan to have this one for 20+ years. That it did a good job cleaning my carpet goes without saying. We have a lot of sand and fine dust that blows and tracks around where I live, and my Dyson simply wasn't getting it out of the carpet, I could pull the fibers apart and still find a significant amount in the lower portions of our medium-pile. The Riccar was able to remove that. My goal, generally, is to reduce my wife and my allergy and sinus issues by better deep-cleaning. Have to see if it can do that in the long term!
For anyone who hasn't played with one of these, think of the step between, say, a $100 generic from your local big box store, and a Dyson Animal 2. Then do that step AGAIN above the Dyson. For comparison, my last vacuum that this one replaced was a DC-26 that had served me for quite a few years, and I actually really like overall, and will still readily recommend for someone who can't afford the price of something in this kind of range. This is just *that* much of an increase beyond it.
Also, for those shocked at the price (it's a lot, like absurdly a lot), your local vacuum shop will give you a discount off the sticker price.
Another benefit of going to a local shop is that they might have a used one at a steep discount. I got a Brilliance ($1000) for just $400 because it was used. A local store worth their salt will clean and fix up any issues before it heads to the floor for sale.
Mine picked up a bunch of grit after having new carpets installed. This thing is amazing and agitates like none other which is where its cleaning ability really comes from. Would recommend a used one. Riccar is definitely not worth the sticker price but is worth every penny if you can get the price down to something reasonable.
We quite often will sell the previous generation R4P which brand new about 6 years ago was $1499, we will clean it up for you replace the strips, filters and whatever else it needs for $299, we are clearing out the old style R40P now at significant discounts, that one doesn't feel quite as balanced as the one in the video but still easy to use nonetheless and has many of the same features
why cant i stop watching these vids?? i look forward to these and constantly check channel for new vids
Been waiting for this review.. great job!!!
Awesome review. Just purchased one in the previous blue/green color. It's an awesome machine with fascinating cleaning power. The deep carpet cleaning is superior and the attachments make it worth the money for me. Love your reviews and the reason why I purchased the Riccar was based on your channel and how I should understand the strengths of a good good vacuum. Keep them coming. Brent from Ohio
You got problems if you are fascinated by a vacuum's cleaning power....you been had by the snake oil salesman.
Which Riccar do you own ??
I own the same one that he reviewed the riccar radiance r40p. Great machine.
Just picked up the Simplicity equivalent and I'm in love with it. You sir, ROCK for your thorough review.
I'm not savvy with vacuums like many of you, so what is the Simplicity equivalent model?
The simplicity synergy
I just got an R25 Pet. Absolutely game changer! Really helped with all my husky hair.
We bought the Riccar Tandem Air Premium Pet Upright Vacuum today after my Simplicity broke. We received a nice trade-in at our local vacuum store. We are excited about our purchase.
Glad to finally see an honest review on this machine
This channel is gold, I'm not a vacuum enthusiastic But I'm intrigued :)
finally! a vacuum ive been hoping you would review. thinking id be money ahead to just opt for the kenmore.
i love my radiance, its my go to vac and i have kirby's and many others and i fill the bag so quickly with this vacuum, and durability for me is not an issue i take good care of this vac and get it serviced yearly to protect my investment, this vac make easy work of cleaning with four dogs in the house
I can finally sleep now this video made me so happy and motivated keep the good work 😋
I would be afraid to use this because it’s so expensive 😂
Use the *crap* out of it, these are MADE to be used extensively, and ask for more. Plus serviceable, and with good parts availability, plus the excellent warranty. It's one of those things where you paid a chest-clutching amount to get the quality, and you can actually use it without worry!
I can’t believe the Riccar R40 is a “non-commercial”. I think it can be a commercial model. There’s a Riccar R40 the place I work at, which I can’t name. It is a very impressive machine.
found mine on let go for $5! its a heavy beast its needs the weight re worked
Me to that vacuum is 💵💵💵💵💵💰💰💰
I mean, a kirby is about that price.
It has been used several times and loved.
I just bought a Simplicity Synergy for $75 +40 for shipping from eBay.can’t wait for it to get here!!
Love you videos,I have an old Richard 8850 as well as a Miele U1 and have always been partial to the Richard, but the Miele does better deep cleaning. I have been thinking of getting a new vacuum, but can’t see any cordless keeping up with a corded unit. Saw this video and realized I got my 8850 from Vacuums Etc. Almost 20 years ago. I assume you are in GA.I plan to go buy them and see what kind of deal they will give me on this until as I always loved my Richard and has taken a beating and still works flawlessly.
Your reviews are awesome dude!
Reason it deep cleaned carpet better than other 2-motor uprights, in addition to better brush roll design, is the brush roll motor doesn't just turn brush---it has a fan like an Oreck or Kirby. Only Tacony 2-motor uprights (so far) have this feature. The triple row of brush roll brushes combined with higher brush roll speed also mean each carpet sweep equals 2 to 4 sweeps with anything else. In other words, 30 minutes cleaning with the Riccar equals the brush action of 1 hour to two hours with any other company's dual motor. Big time savings.
We also do our own testing, and S40's always pick up more dirt than we put down.
Fran Tabor, A-1 Vacuum of Kalispell, Montana
I have the Radiance and it’s worth the price. It has a 7 stage HEPA MEDIA Filtrarion system, which I can appreciate, especially now that we have a dog. My last Riccar lasted more than 10yrs., I think this model will last longer.
Hello, When do you estimate the video on the Kenmore Elite's Deep cleaning problem be released and will it be a comparison video with the Riccar 40 Premium ? I only ask because Sears stores in the Chicago area are closing left and right. We just saw a local Sears Hardware store liquidating. I am considering both models. Thanks for the work you all do!
I always thought it would be interesting to do an edge deep cleaning somehow to see how well it deep cleans edges and corners.
Great video. In the instructions the Kenmore says to use the lowest setting to deep clean. I wonder if that would make a difference. That's the only thing I can think of besides possibly the brush roll being inferior. What do you think?
These machines are really powerful for any carpet! It got the most sand than any vacuum you tested. 😲
Yep, it was crazy!
I didn't even see you got 20k let alone 25k congrats! Also are you going to do a review on the LG r9?
Thank you for the great review. Usually, the cost listed on the Riccar site for the vacuum can be reduced by $200 or more if you go to your local Riccar store. I recently purchased the Simplicity Symmety Ulta Premium. The double stage fan has great suction.
Wow, thanks for a great review. The point on maneuverability was important. The price is now under $1000. From a build quality and usability how would you compare the Riccar R40p to a Sebo E3 or K3 onyx. I have a 3 floor Michigan home, that when including the basement is about 7k sq. ft. mainly all hardwood and area rugs with only the master having wall to wall carpet. I do plan to get one quality cordless vac too. appreciate your guidance and channel.
We have the Simplicity Fetch - very very similar to this and it ROCKS!
Can you Please do a fav bang for your bucks lift-away vacuum link?
Thank You!
by chance planning on testing or comparing the R25 models to this one?
Is that why the older Hoover elites have poor suction, but amazing wind?
Are you going to do a irobot s series review?? and a review for the brava m6
I bought a Riccar for $700 and its awesome. I actually like to use it.
I'm seriously considering getting this vacuum, the other contender is the Miele Dynamic U1 Homecare. Does anyone know the size of the bag, or how much it can hold? My other, more pressing question: are there separate internal channels for the cleaner head and the hose/wand, or does the debris picked up from the cleaner head travel through the hose/wand assembly on its way to the bag?
Please do a hoover windtunnel max bagged review
Are you going to test the new R25 Vibrance or Supralite Cordless in the future?
How about the Kenmore 31140 or 31150 vs this Riccar?
My vac has a sealed system with a hepa bag and filter
It also has 2 motors for suction rather than 1
Also, does a vacuum agitate a carpet better on its lowest floor setting?
I’ve always thought that the deeper the brush roll can dig, the cleaner the carpets will be
I am paranoid however that I’m just cutting off air flow/reducing suction and making the vacuum less effective/efficient
What do you think the brush motor is on the riccar, Direct Air!
I am looking to buy a new upright vacuum. I am looking at Miele and Riccar. What are the main differences between the Miele U1 PowerLine and Riccar Tandem Air line (R30 and R40)? They both have a 2 motor system but Riccar is 2-3 times more expensive. Why?
Great review! Although you prefer uprights, I hope you do a canister series in the future! :)
I agree.
I’d like to see his review of a Sebo D4 Premium and of both an Aerus Guardian Platinum as well as an Aerus Lux Classic Canister. I still think that because the Classic is a single speed machine it most likely the most durable over time.
Excellent piece of kit. Shame they’re not available here in the UK.
Does anyone have an issue with the sensor that turns off the carpet bar in case of jams being extra sensitive? (At least, I think that is the issue.)
I know someone that has now gone through TWO of these vacuums because of it. The first one lasted a month before it would stop working even on the lowest pile carpet. The second one has lasted about 6 months and now is having the same issue.
I have the Simplicity version of this vacuum. It is amazing. The warranty is nuts. Nothing broke...but the suction is so strong I have wrecked the impeller twice. No charge. The filter system is complex and is covered under service plan luckily. The external filter is $50 which is spendy. Great videos!!
What is the name of the simplicity version and is it the same price as this
What is the difference in design between a direct air motor, and the alternative. Why do direct air motors lack suction?
Great video, have you ever tested a rainbow vacuum? I heard people say it’s amazing but I looked at the price and it crazy expensive. Would like to know if it lives up to the hype
is it finding new dirt or is it just so powerful it's ripping the fibers out of the carpet?
Hello, did you know if the Riccar Radiance R40p, it’s better then the new R25 Pet premium?
I have 4 Westies , white hair everywhere!!, and I have 80% carpet, please can you suggest me what will be better?
Besides I live at the country side and I have dust and spiderweb everywhere!!
Do you know when Xiaomi is updating the S60 so you can release a video?
This is the vacuum I have. I have the ability to get a Sebo X7, would the Sebo clean my carpet as well or better than the Riccar?
can you do a video on the HYLA EST? thats the newest system from HYLA
This review made me buy my Riccar & I love it! 😍 But now, my grandma just got a rainbow & it’s pretty amazing as well.
Any chance of a water filtration vacuum review???
Glad to hear you are happy with that Riccar! This was a fun video to make.
I don't see myself starting into the water filtration vacuums, tbh.
How would you compare this R40P to a Miele Dynamic U1?
In this instance, a powerful vacuum with a very stiff bristled brushroll, have you ever looked at the debris in the bag to see if the vacuum is removing actual carpet bristles when it scores so high (135%)? Hard to imagine a vacuum scoring significantly more than 100% over and over, and convincing myself it just keeps finding more and more dirt.
Follow Craigslist, I got a pratically new Radiance for $200, and a new Kirby Avilar for $150. I would love to see you do a carpet cleaning comparison between the Kirby and Royal Everlast series. I my opinion the Royal are under appreciated work horses!
would really like to see a supralite review
cant wait to find this at a thirft store!
How does this fair to the work horse vacuum?
A note on the Kenmore… the two motors is one dedicated for suction and airflow with the second motor running the brush bar.
The only difference between the 31140 and 31150 are the height settings, brush bar design, dirt sensor, and belt vs beltless/direct drive.
There are not two suction motors on the Kenmore like there is on the Riccar
Another youtuber found that the Kenmore had excellent suction at the cleaner head... but didn't do great on low pile carpets at all... In fact he said it was horrible and he would only recommend it for medium to higher pile.... I wonder why though? A vacuum with that much suction at the head should clean it all.... I don't get it... that's the second time I've heard that watching reviews about the Kenmore..
Omg you left out the best part! The vacuum actually lies flat for getting under furniture! You just have to press the release pedal again and it will go totally flat. Try it out! Love your vids they helped me pick out this vacuum but the model right below it.
Thanks for the tip!
I know that they’re very costly but in time I’d like to see a review on the Aerus Guardian Platinum and the more basic Aerus Classic Canister. A Guardian Upright review would be icing on the cake.
the Miele with 236 brush will be the best testing can
A Miele will last about twenty years. My American made Electrolux (now Aerus is now forty years old and one that is in the family is seventy years old. My Kirby is forty seven years old. We have Electrolux and Aerus machines in our family that range from twenty to seventy years in age and Kirby machines that range from fifteen to sixty years in age. I also have a new Riccar.
If there’s one area where American manufacturing still excels it’s in high line appliances ex Sub Zero, Wolf, Blue Flame, Viking, Kitchenaid stand mixers, etc where you can buy your last one first.
Are you sure its finding dirt and not ripping away at the carpet itself?
Where are these assembled in the US?
Why wasn't the Miele upright in the comparison chart?
you should do a review of the swifer sweep and vac it could be funny
How does it compare to Sebo?
The above 100% pickup is likely due to dust and carpet fibers that the brush roll beats out. Some sand is left but not much.
lol imagine telling the dude who designed and measured this test where the extra sand was from.
"Which has done almost everything right. It's made in the USA"
I love this guy lol
It’s been discontinued after only a year. Does anyone know why?
I have a friend who let me rent it from his store, he let me rent it for a day, it works amazingly!
I feel like the ONLY review for this cleaner on Riccars website was written by you Mr.Vacuum Wars. :)
Need to do something to get these into the domestic market here in the uk not just commercial sector
I have always loved riccar 🥰🥰🥰
Great test.
Great review! I have to say though, your airflow numbers seem low from what I've seen online. I have an older simplicity tandem vacuum that looks virtually identical to this and found it difficult to seal to my airflow box due to the rug plate design, but once I got it sealed, I measured just barely shy of 100cfm with both motors on, and 76 cfm in hard floor mode.
the plate is somewhat difficult to get a good seal on it seems. I did get about 99 cfm with the brushroll on and like 80 with it off.
I love the channel🤣
Okay Im a Kirby ambassador, and have feelings about my vacuum similar to my children. But I'm not comprehending the difference between airflow and suction. Having said that this machine looks amazing.
Did you keep it
Can you buy these in the Uk?
Please review the new roomba s9+!!!
If I was a pro cleaner I would probably investin this but not for my own place... my Dyson does just beautifully for our 900sf condo.
I have a Riccar Supralite upright vaccum. Could you please do a review on this model? I'm concerned with the fog test portion.
Halloween is just around the corner, pick up a fog machine for yourself, test your vacuum and have a serious Halloween party while you're at it!
Once you have a top end vacuum, you stop messing around with the other stuff. Riccar is top notch. I use a central vac /w/ a Lindhaus head.... and recently bought a used Lindhaus to resell.
Vac lab Kirby avalir 1 got a 150 cfm
Could you review the r50tap canister by riccar
Unlike my new Riccar Radiance Premium R40P.2 @ $1600, which tips over at times when using hose and tools, my older Kirby G4 in real world use is superior in all applications compared to my top of the line Riccar. The Riccar hose and attachments leak air, the cheap plastic fittings don’t fit tightly throughout, and I end up using my Kirby to clean up all the missed dirt my new Riccar Radiance Premium R40P leaves behind especially with hose and attachments. You can pick up an older fully refurbished G4 or newer Kirby, use Kirbys new HEPA bags and save $$ and get superior cleaning. Riccar is “assembled” in the USA with cheap imported parts that do not fit well and frankly fall apart not to mention those that are defective from day one. The “new Riccar design” is using common parts from other lines they assemble under different names and a color change. I wanted to try a lighter weight vacuum and fell for the all the glitzy bell and whistle sensors and two motor scam. If you want a dust free, decade lasting, superior quality and performance with much lower cost of ownership vacuum cleaner, go with Kirby using their HEPA bags.
A comparison to the Sebo X7 would be great :-)
Any chance for a Miele C3 Brilliant review?
Still can't believe the Kenmore is bad for deep cleaning with those stats. I wonder why.
Money saved on features customers rarely look at---like brush roll design.
Why does it have amber lights. Looks like a 1996 lexus or something
The Kenmore doesn't actually have 2 suction motors like the Riccar. I'm pretty sure Kenmore is counting the motor inside of the brushroll as the 2nd motor. You may want to look into this.
I believe it does have 2 suction motors
@@Egress. I can't find anything that says it actually has 2 different suction motors. I'm still pretty sure they are including the brushroll motor as the second motor. All I can find is Kenmore saying it has a "beltless 3D inducer motor with a direct-drive brushroll motor. czcams.com/video/bpMfVNS85Og/video.html
Kenmore's advertising and specifications are very confusing.
They say things like: "3D Inducer Motor combines the power of three motors that gives you 20% more air power than a conventional upright vacuum while never losing suction."
I've read multiple websites and reviews. Most are just guessing. They all vary saying the vacuum has 1, 2, or 3 motors.
czcams.com/video/bpMfVNS85Og/video.html
www.kenmore.com/products/kenmore-elite-31150-bagged-upright-vacuum-cleaner-silver/
www.amazon.com/Kenmore-Allergy-Friendly-Beltless-Upright/dp/B075DZY7FR
I may be wrong, but it would require Kenmore to chime in or someone to take one apart and see what it's using for suction.
@@Egress. "Suction" motor means deliberately increases air flow. The Kenmore turns the brush; it does not have a fan system attached as does the S40.
Can you do the new Roomba s9? iRobot claims to have made many improvements, such as switching to a D-shaped design similar to Neato.
Yep Im on it!
Where did you get your airflow meter? The one you hold up to the box?
Amazon
This is a great alternative to a Kirby if you want versatility for tools, though my Kirby is still running. But i also have to keep it upstairs because it is so heavy. So. I bought a Dyson Canister vacuum for the main floor because ot is mostly hardwood and a few area rugs. My reconditioned Kirby and my Dyson together cost as much as that single vacuum, so no thanks on that.
I love it it’s great.
I wish these Vacuum Shop type brands would focus more on hard floors. If they did I'd buy one, but it seems like they are more for carpets.
WHEN YOU TALKING ABOUT HARDWOODS...THE RICCARS ARE ALL GREAT ON HW..UNLESS YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT THE R10E WHICH IS ENTRY LEVEL WHICH IS R10"E"...BUT THE STARTING WITH THE R10S ALLTHE WAY TO THIS VAC IN THE VID ARE FANTASTIC FOR HW...BUT WITH THE SUPRA LITES YOU HAVE TO PAY ATTENTION TO CARPETS COZ WITH THICKER DENSER CARPETS YOU WOULD WANT TO GO WITH THE R17...
I’d like to see a review of a sebo automatic x series if it’s possible, great vid as always
Thanks!
I used one of these for my cleaning business and they suck at cleaning floors! It is great for surface cleaning but not good for deep cleaning. They have a model called the auto x boost which is supposed to put the brush further down but the dealer I went to never told me it did that. Super disappointed in it won’t ever buy one. They’re sturdy yes, but cleaning and filtration sucked. No shut off switch and auto height adjustment isn’t good.
Could you test out one Riccar’s canister models and see how it come pairs to the Zero G
I'll take a look into it, thanks!