Premium Vacuums
Vacuums that outlast the box-store brands.
Every vacuum we carry is built to last a decade or more — not two years. We stock Riccar (American-made), SEBO (German-engineered), and Simplicity SupraLite uprights and canisters. Come in, try them, and feel the difference between a real vacuum and a disposable one.
The expert benchmark
Why dealer-grade vacuums outclean box-store brands
While some labs like Consumer Reports provide valuable baseline testing, their contender selection metric naturally emphasizes mass-market big-box models based primarily on retail shelf availability. As an independent dealer and warranty repair center, our view is shaped by decades of hands-on bench service and commercial standards—where the true measure of a vacuum is long-term mechanical engineering, sustained airflow (CFM), and certified fiber care rather than disposable convenience. That is why we look to the carpet industry’s own scientific benchmark: the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Seal of Approval program, whose accredited laboratory evaluations awarded Riccar’s 2025 Tandem Air technology their coveted Gold Seal of Approval for ranking number-one in deep-soil extraction while actively protecting carpet fibers from premature wear. For multi-surface versatility, commercial cleaning operations and independent testers consistently laud SEBO’s German engineering and hospital-grade S-Class filtration—certified to capture 99.9% of particles down to 0.3 microns with zero dust-cloud disposal. As Twin Falls, Idaho’s authorized brick-and-mortar dealer, Sawtooth Inc. invites you to test-drive Riccar and SEBO side by side on our showroom floor, backed by local factory-authorized warranty support and genuine parts in stock for decades to come.
What to know before you buy
- Suction isn't everything
- Box-store vacuums brag about peak amps. What actually cleans your carpet is brush-roll agitation and a sealed airflow path. Riccar's Tandem Air system uses a separate motor just for the brush roll — that's why it pulls dirt and pet hair the others miss.
- Sealed HEPA filtration
- If you have allergies, asthma, or pets, this matters. "HEPA filter" on the box means nothing if the vacuum body leaks. Every vacuum we sell is sealed end-to-end so 99.97% of particles actually stay inside the bag.
- Bagged beats bagless
- Bagless looks convenient until you've emptied one. They throw the dust right back into the air, lose suction as the cyclone clogs, and shorten motor life. A sealed bag captures everything once and is gone.
What to compare
- Floor type — mostly carpet, mostly hard floor, or both
- Pets in the home
- Allergies or asthma in the household
- Stairs and lifting (weight matters)
- Storage space — upright vs. canister vs. stick
- Warranty and parts availability
Premium Vacuums we sell
Riccar R40 Premium
Top-of-the-line Riccar upright with Tandem Air power.
Riccar's flagship Radiance-class upright. Two motors — one for suction, one dedicated to the brush roll — combined with a sealed HEPA system. Built for serious carpet cleaning and lifetime ownership.
- Tandem Air — separate motor for the brush roll
- Sealed HEPA filtration (99.97% of particles)
- Self-sealing premium filter bags
Riccar R30 Deluxe
Riccar quality at the smartest price point.
The Radiance R30 brings Riccar's Tandem Air cleaning power down to a more accessible price. Same American build quality, slightly fewer luxury features.
- Tandem Air dual-motor system
- HEPA media filtration
- Metal brush roll, metal handle
Riccar R25 Pet Premium
Engineered specifically for pet hair and dander.
Pet-focused upright with tangle-resistant brush roll, pet hair tools, and Riccar's sealed HEPA filtration to lock dander inside the bag instead of recirculating it.
- Tangle-free brush roll designed for pet hair
- Sealed HEPA filtration captures dander
- Pet-specific tool kit included
Simplicity SupraLite Premium
Ridiculously light. Surprisingly powerful.
An 8-pound upright that handles stairs, second floors, and tight spaces with one hand. Same American build quality as Riccar with a featherweight chassis.
- Just 8 lbs — easiest stairs vacuum we sell
- Genuine HEPA media filtration
- Quiet operation
SEBO Felix
German modular upright. Built for 20+ years of use.
The Felix is SEBO's icon — a modular upright that disassembles into an upright, hand vac, or canister with a swap of the head. Every component is repairable, not disposable.
- Modular design — swap power heads for any floor type
- S-Class hospital-grade filtration
- Six warning indicators tell you exactly when to service
SEBO Automatic X7 / X8
Automatic height adjustment. Hospital-grade filtration.
SEBO's flagship upright. Automatically adjusts brush-roll height for any floor type, with the same modular repairability and S-Class filtration the Felix is famous for.
- Automatic brush height adjustment
- S-Class hospital-grade sealed filtration
- Generous bag capacity
SEBO Dart
Light commercial workhorse with German build quality.
A commercial-grade upright designed for daily use in offices, hotels, and busy households. Tough, simple, and built to be serviced for decades.
- Commercial-rated motor and brush roll
- Long 50-ft power cord
- Hospital-grade filtration
Not sure which one is right?
Tell us about your home — we’ll recommend the best fit. Free, no-pressure in-home estimates.
Vacuums — common questions
What Magic Valley homeowners ask us most before they buy.
Why doesn't Consumer Reports rank Riccar or SEBO vacuums?
Consumer Reports provides valuable baseline testing, but its contender selection naturally emphasizes mass-market big-box models based on retail shelf availability. Dealer-grade brands like Riccar and SEBO are sold through independent dealers, so they're often outside that pool. The carpet industry's own benchmark, the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Seal of Approval program, awarded Riccar's Tandem Air its Gold Seal, and SEBO is known for German engineering and S-Class sealed filtration. Sawtooth in Twin Falls, Idaho lets you test both side by side in our showroom.
Bagged or bagless — which is better?
For allergy and asthma households, bagged wins clearly. The bag is the primary filter, it seals the dust in, and you throw it away without a cloud of dander in the laundry room. Bagless saves you the cost of bags but re-releases fine dust every time you empty the bin and requires regular filter cleaning to keep suction up.
How long should a good vacuum last?
The machines we carry are built for 10 to 20 years of household use. Riccar and Simplicity uprights routinely pass a decade with a belt and filter here and there; SEBO's modular German build regularly runs 20-plus years because nearly every component is replaceable rather than disposable.
What is sealed HEPA filtration and does it matter?
A HEPA filter alone means little if air can bypass it through gaps in the housing. Sealed HEPA means the entire airflow path is gasketed so everything the machine picks up actually goes through the filter. If anyone in the house has allergies or asthma, this is the single spec worth paying for.
Do you service what you sell?
Everything. Bags, belts, filters, brush rolls, cords, hoses, and motors for every brand on our floor are stocked or orderable, and repairs are handled in our own Twin Falls shop rather than shipped off to a regional depot.