Walk in · try them on carpet
Upright vacuums you can try before you buy.
Riccar, SEBO and more.
Portland | Beaverton | Vancouver | Bend | Montavilla
Push a few on our carpet before you pick
- Try before you buy
- 30-day returns, no receipt needed
- Price match
- 90-day repair warranty
Since 1932
Made for wall-to-wall carpet
Wide head, long cord, big bag – and it parks standing up.
15in
Wide cleaning path
Fewer passes on big rooms
40ft
Cord, room to room
Less hunting for outlets
1.4gal
Big sealed bag
The SEBO E3 canister holds 0.92
Auto
Sets its own height
Rug to hardwood, no dial to turn
Numbers from the SEBO AUTOMATIC X uprights. Shop uprights ↓
Shop uprights
Our top upright first – SEBO and Riccar next
Why it’s our #1
- Top upright in our storeOur best-selling upright of 2026
- Steers like a stick180° steering, 15.4 lb
- Lifts off for the stairsThe body works as a handheld
- light
- 15.4lb
- reach
- 34.5ft
- quiet
- 68dB
$799
Add to cartSEBO AUTOMATIC X8, Dark Blue
$1,199
Try it at all 5 stores →Riccar R27 Deluxe
$699.99
Try it at all 5 stores →SEBO Automatic X4 Boost, White
$1,049
Riccar R27 Pet Premium
$799.99
Try it at all 5 stores →Riccar SupraLite Standard
$699.99
Try it at all 5 stores →SEBO AUTOMATIC X7 Premium, White
$1,149
Try it at all 5 stores →Riccar SupraLite R17 Premium
$1,199.99
Simplicity S20EZM Allergy Upright
$349.99
Try it at all 5 stores →SEBO AUTOMATIC X7 Premium Pet, Black
$1,249
Try it at all 5 stores →SEBO Essential G5
$949
SEBO Automatic X4, White
- See all uprights →Every brand and price in our shop
“I bought a plain-jane upright (remember, nothing here is plain) from them a year ago and it’s the best vacuum I’ve owned.”
Samuel K. · Google review
Tell us about your home
Tick what fits – we’ll suggest an upright
Your home has…
- Stairs
- Pets
- Deep carpet
- Small closet
Pick any, or none.
Not sure yet?
Start with the Riccar R27 Deluxe
- Our #1 Riccar seller
- LED headlight, lies flat under beds
- Charcoal HEPA bag, 35-ft cord
Start with the SEBO Felix
- Our top-selling upright
- Steers like a stick, 180°
- Body lifts off for the stairs
Start with the Riccar R27 Pet
- Pet tools and a HEPA filter
- Dust sensor lights show it’s clean
- 5-year Riccar warranty
Start with the SEBO X4 Boost
- Sets its own brush height
- Boost mode for deep pile
- 8-ft hose and wand built in
Start with the Riccar R17
- 9 lb, easy to lift and store
- Soft baseplate for plush carpet
- 10-year Riccar warranty
Start with the Riccar SupraLite
- Our top lightweight seller
- 9 lb with a 35-ft cord
- Charcoal HEPA media bag
Push it on carpet at any store.
Two in the running? Bring both questions in. Find your store →
When you buy your vacuum here, join the Vacuum Care Club: 4 repairs that never expire, 10% off bags, filters and accessories, and a free carpet cleaner rental every year. See the Care Club →
Why buy your upright at Stark’s?
We sell uprights – and we fix them
5,000+
Repairs a year
Belts, brush rolls and cords, fixed at all five stores.
90 days
Warranty on our repairs
Every repair we do is covered for 90 days.
30 days
Returns, no receipt needed
Push it on your own carpet. Not right? Bring it back.
Match
Price match
Found a lower advertised price from an authorized retailer? Bring it in – we’ll match it on the identical new item. Exclusions apply.
Upright or canister?
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Honest trade-offs from our sales floor
| Compare | Upright | Canister |
|---|---|---|
| Wall-to-wall carpet | What it’s built for Wide head, auto height | Fine with a power head |
| What you push | 15 to 19 lb for most Riccar SupraLite: 9 lb | Only a wand The body follows on wheels |
| Stairs | Hose and wand 8 ft on SEBO AUTOMATIC X | The canister sits on a stair |
| Bag size | Up to 1.4 gal SEBO AUTOMATIC X | 0.92 gal SEBO Airbelt E3 |
| Cord | 40 ft SEBO AUTOMATIC X | 25 ft SEBO Airbelt E3 |
| Storage | Stands in a closet | Needs a spot for the hose |
An upright suits you when…
- Carpet runs through most rooms
- You like one big bag, rarely changed
- It can park upright in a closet
A canister suits you when…
- Most floors are wood or tile
- Stairs come up often
- Quiet matters a lot
Mostly hard floors, stairs and tight corners? Look at a canister. See canister vacuums → Try both in store →
Real reviews from real customers
★★★★★
“I bought a plain-jane upright (remember, nothing here is plain) from them a year ago and it’s the best vacuum I’ve owned. If you want a machine that actually cleans see them 1st.”
Samuel K. · Google review
★★★★★
“TERRIFIC service! Had lost a small part from my 37 year old Kirby Heritage II and the main roller head would not turn on.”
J. V. · Google review
★★★★★
“My Oreck stopped picking up dirt so I went in thinking this would take forever and cost big$. Man was I wrong! The problem was a broken belt.”
Linda W. · Yelp review
★★★★★
“Several weeks ago my wife and I went to Starks looking for a new upright vacuum to replace the 8 year old one that parts are no longer available from the manufacturer.”
Rob L. · Yelp review
★★★★★
“Having grown tired of the disposable vacs generally available at the big box stores I decided to do it right this time.”
Roselyn T. · Google review
Good to know
Upright vacuum questions
For wall-to-wall carpet, usually. A wide power head and self-adjusting height do the work.
Yes, with its hose. SEBO AUTOMATIC X models carry an 8-ft hose and wand; the Felix lifts off to carry.
The SEBO Felix Premium, our top-selling upright this year.
A bit of both: an upright that steers like a stick, and its body lifts off as a handheld.
The Riccar SupraLite family, at about 9 lb. The SupraLite Entry is 8 lb.
Try the Riccar R27 Pet Premium or the SEBO AUTOMATIC X4 Boost. Bring a pet-hair question in – we’ll show you.
Most uprights we sell are bagged and sealed. We carry a bagless Hoover WindTunnel too.
Any Stark’s: Portland’s NE Grand Ave, Montavilla, Beaverton, Vancouver WA or Bend. Walk in, no appointment.
Yes, all brands: belts, brush rolls, cords and more. A tune-up is $29.95, and repairs carry a 90-day warranty.
Try before you buy
Push it through our dirt and pet hair. No mess at home.
Upright vacuums at Stark’s: quick facts
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| Best for | Carpet-heavy homes with a closet to park it. |
|---|---|
| Top seller | SEBO Felix Premium: steers like a stick, lifts off for stairs. |
| Brands | SEBO, Riccar, Simplicity, Titan, Hoover and more. |
| Lightest | Riccar SupraLite, about 9 lb. |
| Belt warranty | Lifetime on SEBO AUTOMATIC X uprights (SEBO’s own). |
| Service | $29.95 tune-up, all brands. 90-day warranty on our repairs. |
| Returns | 30-day returns on vacuums, no receipt needed. |
| Where | Portland (NE Grand Ave), Montavilla, Beaverton, Vancouver WA, Bend. |
| Hours | Mon–Sat 9–5, Sun 10–5 (Bend Sun 12–5). |
| Updated | October 2026 |
Areas We Serve
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Vacuum Repair and Sales, Portland to Bend.
Portland (NE Grand) Portland · Lake Oswego · Milwaukie · Oak Grove · St. Helens
Montavilla Gresham · Oregon City · West Linn · Happy Valley · Clackamas
Beaverton Beaverton · Hillsboro · Tigard · Aloha · McMinnville
Vancouver, WA Vancouver · Camas · Battle Ground · Washougal · Ridgefield
Bend Bend · Redmond · Prineville · Sisters · La Pine