Spending big on a new vacuum cleaner might not seem the most exciting, but as a professional vacuum tester myself I promise it's a worthy investment. They're not only responsible for clean floors, but to capture allergens and create a healthier home environment.
But thanks to the various sales throughout the year – you don't have to spend a premium price to bring home a high-quality vacuum cleaner. They're on offer so frequently that I always recommend waiting until the best vacuum deal comes along.
I'm Homes & Gardens' resident vacuum expert, and my team of product reviewers and I have tested 75 of the world's best vacuum cleaners. We know exactly which models are worth your money, and the best time to shop for the lowest prices. Here, I've included quick links to the vacuum sales online, along with tips on how to get the lowest price.
Where to shop for vacuum cleaner deals
Here, I've included an up-to-date list of all the brand and retailer sales available online, to save $100s on a brand new vacuum cleaner.
Before you browse, it's worth knowing there are budget models out there between $100 to $200, but they rarely do a good job of cleaning our floors. Instead, I'd advise forking out $350+ (retail price) for a great vacuum that will deliver cleaning worth the spend.
Retailer sales:
- Amazon: $300+ savings on thousands of vacuums on Dyson, Shark, Bissell and more
- Best Buy: Discounted vacs from $100
- Home Depot: Discounts of $400+
- QVC: View vacuum deals with up to $100+ off
- Walmart: Save up to 50% on vacuums we love
- Wayfair: Offers with $300+ off Bissell, Shark, iRobot and more
Brand sales:
- Bissell: Up to $165 off vacuums
- Dreame: Wet/dry vacuum-mops with up to $250 off
- Dyson: Save up to $200 on some of Dyson's bests
- Miele: Browse premium vacuums from $349
- Hoover: Up to $50 off vacuums, floor cleaners and bundles
- iRobot: Save $250 on new and old Roombas
- Samsung: Up to $400 off AI robot and cordless vacuums
- Shark: Up to $240 off cordless, upright and robot models
- Ultenic: Budget vacuums under $200. This is the only budget brand I swear by for its performance at this price point.
My top vacuum deal tips and tricks
I've been covering appliance deals and sales events since 2021. After writing about every Black Friday, Prime Day and other major sale periods for the last four years, I've learned how to spot a genuinely good deal and a few things to do before heading into the online sales.
Do your research before buying. There are tons of vacuum cleaners out there, spanning cordless, upright, canister, wet/dry and even robot models. Brush up on how to choose the right vacuum cleaner for your home and browse our buying guides (linked below) for advice from our thorough testing. The right vacuum cleaner depends on your home's needs; they're not all suited to everyone.
Doing your research beforehand equips you for every big sale that comes around. With retailers and manufacturers pushing their 'best' vacuum deals, it can be easy to become distracted and choose a model you wouldn't have normally gone for.
Online stores will occasionally bump up the prices before a sale event so that their discounts look much bigger. So when it comes to finding deals, you can use two sites to check whether you've found it at its cheapest.
CamelCamelCamel: This website works in a similar way, but exclusively for Amazon listings. You can enter a product name or URL, and it'll show you its entire price history. This is particularly useful as you can see when a vacuum is at its lowest price ever (then, you've found it at the right time).
Honey: This is a price comparison tool. If you install it as an extension on your browser, it'll pop up when you're on a product page and display info from across the web. It'll tell you if you've found it at its cheapest or if another retailer offers it at a better price. You can also view price history up to the past 120 days – this will help to show you whether you've found a genuinely good price, or if a retailer has bumped it up ahead of the sale so that the discount seems bigger.
Use Camel and Honey alongside each other to check price history, compare other sites, and learn more about the best times to buy a particular vacuum.
Pro tip: You can find refurbished vacuums online for a lower price. It might not sound appealing for such an important investment, but refurbished vacuums still have to meet rigorous testing standards to be sold and labeled as such. Dyson Renewed is a great example – it's their outlet store for recycled and refurbished goods. You can also find dedicated pages for refurbished vacs at Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy.
My favorite vacuums to look for in the sales
We've tested 75 of the world's best cordless vacuums, best upright vacuums and best robot vacuums and put them through their paces in our test center and in our own homes. If you're unsure where to look, start with my handpicked selection of tried and tested vacuums worth snapping up on a good deal.
The Dyson V15 Detect has spent an admirable amount of time topping many of our vacuum cleaner buying guides, including our best vacuums for pet hair. In virtually all aspects – suction power, pet hair pickup, ease of use, versatility across all floor types – it beats all others.
Read my full Dyson V15 Detect review here.
The Shark POWERDETECT is a relentless cleaner that easily makes light work of more serious cleaning tasks. This is our best vacuum for carpets, or any home with pets and kids as these high-traffic floors need more cleaning power.
Read our full Shark POWERDETECT review here.
At this price, it's hard to find a vacuum that still has such a strong cleaning performance. This upright Bissell vacuum can handle dust and pet hair impressively well, no matter the floor type.
Read our full Bissell SurfaceSense Allergen Pet Lift-Off review here.
When is a good time to find a vacuum deal?
In my time covering deals and sale events, I've learned that the best time to buy a vacuum cleaner is around September to January. This is often when brands are releasing new products, and the manufacturers and retailers will clear old stock to make space (by reducing the price). That being said, this isn't always the case, and I've learned that you can find vacuum bargains all-year-round if you know when to look.
Prime Day vacuum deals
Amazon's first Prime Day wrapped up on July 11, but there are two Prime Days a year, and the second will almost definitely be in October 2025.
Amazon's Prime Days always bring great deals on vacuum cleaners, but there isn't always the biggest selection. As it's only a single retailer, the range of products that are actually discounted can sometimes be limited, but I often see the well-known bestsellers on offer (like those from Shark and Dyson).
Recently places like Walmart, Target and Best Buy have been launching competing sales while Prime Day is live, often lasting for days or even weeks longer. If you look through all the sites, you're sure to find a great discount on a good vac.
Labor Day vacuum deals
Among all the Labor Day sales, I've always been surprised by how many impressive vacuum deals I've found, often rivaling those I see during Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Prime Day. Lots of stores get involved with the Labor Day sales, as well as the brands themselves (it's on the brands' own websites where I tend to find the best deals).
Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals
Black Friday (typically the end of November) and Cyber Monday (the first Monday after Thanksgiving) is the biggest sale event of the year. Historically this is where I've seen the most choice when it comes to vacuum deals, with retailers and the vacuum brands themselves all launching their own sales. If you're looking to browse, this is the best time to do so.
After Christmas and New Year's Day vacuum deals
For some online stores and manufacturers, this period is the last chance to clear old vacuum stock, so you'll likely find some decent price reductions. There may not be the best choice on offer, but if you're looking for something cheap, you're in luck. It's also the time of year when people generally spend less, driving the prices down further.
Memorial Day vacuum deals
Every Memorial Day there are floods of sales from the major retailers and all of our favorite vacuum brands. So if you're in the market for a discounted vacuum, it's worth waiting until the sales are live.
FAQs
How long does Prime Day last?
Prime Day began as a one-day event, but the most recent Prime Day in July 2025 ran for an entire four days, giving members 96 hours to shop for a shiny new vacuum cleaner.
Within the dates, Prime Day always starts at 00:01 and ends at 23:59 Pacific time, or 3am to 2:59am if you're on the East coast. In the UK, Prime Day goes from midnight to midnight, GMT.
Is everything on sale on Prime Day?
Amazon aren't running discounts on every available product, but there are always plenty of deals available across home, tech, outdoor living and more.
Vacuums are heavily discounted during every Prime Day, especially the high-ticket items like the best robot vacuums. And while you're at it, it's also a great chance to stock up on other smart home must-haves or essential cleaning supplies.
Why are Dyson vacuums so expensive?
Dysons are so expensive because they offer the best, market-leading engineering. From our 75 vacuum tests, Dyson have come out on top in almost every way, and their vacuums have unique features that can't be found elsewhere.
I'd personally never recommend buying a Dyson at full price, though. They're on offer so frequently throughout the year that it's best to wait until some Dyson deals are in full swing.
If they're still too expensive then, we have a guide dedicated to the best Dyson alternatives, for similar cleaning power at a fraction of the cost.
Are cordless vacuums worth buying?
Yes, but it depends on your home. If you live in a busy, heavily carpeted home with pets, you'd probably benefit from the power of one of the best upright vacuums.
But if your home has a lot of hard floors, and you like to clean regularly, you can't beat the convenience of a cordless stick. They're lighter, more comfortable to use, and some are even rivaling the power of an upright vacuum (granted, these are the expensive ones, like the Dyson Gen5detect).
If you're on the hunt for the best vacuum deals, it might be worth learning how shark vs dyson vacuums compare, to see which will be best for your home. And if you're looking to make your cleaning a little easier, find out whether robot vacuums are really worth it, too.
Shopping for the whole home? We'll be regularly updating our Amazon Prime Day deals hub with the best offers on all things furniture, appliances, decor, and outdoor living.
