Riccar upright vacuums you can try before you buy.
R27 and Tandem Air.
Portland | Beaverton | Vancouver | Bend | Montavilla
Since 1932
Which Riccar upright vacuum is right for you?
Short answer: most homes, the R27 Deluxe – our #1 Riccar seller. Dogs and cats, the R27 Pet Premium. Deep carpet and strong hose suction, a Tandem Air 40 Series. Light to carry, a SupraLite.
R27 Clean Air: the everyday Riccar upright
- R27 Deluxe, $699.99: 18.9 lb, 35 ft cord, LED headlight
- R27 Pet Premium, $799.99: dust sensor lights, Fur Get It pet tool
- Charcoal HEPA bag plus a HEPA and charcoal filter set
- Jam sensor: headlights flash red if the brushroll stops
- Riccar warranty: R27 Deluxe 3 years, Pet Premium 5
Both carry the Carpet and Rug Institute Gold Seal, valid through September 2027. Want the same upright with no cord? See the R27CV cordless.
Tandem Air 30 and 40 Series: two motors
- One motor drives the brush, one powers the hose and tools
- R30 Deluxe, $1,319.99: 22 lb, 40 ft cord, 11.5 in path
- R40 Premium, $1,899.99: 23 lb, 13 in path, sealed HEPA filtration
- 6 carpet heights, metal brushroll with replaceable strips
- From an authorized dealer: R30 7 years, R40 8 (5 standard)
The 40 Series adds a dirt sensor, a check-filter light and the Fur-Get-It pet tool. Its metal parts include the handle tube, brushroll, bottom plate, foot pedal and wand.
Spirit R21 and older Riccar R25 uprights
The Spirit R21 and R21 Plus are special order – usually about a week. Own a Riccar R25 Clean Air? We stock its HEPA bags and filter set, and we repair it.
Push each one through our dirt and pet hair. Find your store →
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Every full-size Riccar upright we stock – try any in store
R27 Clean Air
Riccar R27 Deluxe
$699.99
Try it at all 5 stores →Riccar R27 Pet Premium
$799.99
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Tandem Air
Riccar uprights side by side
| Model | Weight | Cord | Bag | Riccar warranty | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R27 Deluxe | 18.9 lb | 35 ft | Charcoal HEPA | 3 years | $699.99 |
| R27 Pet Premium | 19 lb | 35 ft | Self-sealing HEPA | 5 years | $799.99 |
| 30 Series Deluxe (R30D) | 22 lb | 40 ft | HEPA media (RNH) | 7 years* | $1,319.99 |
| 40 Series Premium (R40P) | 23 lb | 40 ft | HEPA media (RPH) | 8 years* | $1,899.99 |
All four use HEPA bags rated 99.97% at 0.3 microns. Bag and belt help for each model is on the Riccar bags, belts and filters page. Still deciding? Read the Riccar buying guide.
Keeping a Riccar upright running
- Change the bag monthly or when the full-bag light comes on
- Flour or drywall dust can trip that light early: change it anyway
- Bags are single-use; R27 filters can’t be washed
- Motors off, lights on? Clear the clog, press the reset on the back
- R40: new filters after 25 hours, when the filter light shows
- R30: new filters once a year or every 12 bags
Riccar suggests a checkup once a year. We do $29.95 tune-ups and Riccar repair at all 5 stores, with our 90-day repair warranty.
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 →
Good to know
Riccar upright vacuum questions
Two motors in one upright: a direct-air motor for carpet cleaning and a clean-air motor for suction at the hose and tools. It’s on the 30 and 40 Series.
The R40 adds sealed HEPA filtration, a dirt sensor, a filter light, a wider 13 in path and the pet tool. From a dealer, Riccar gives the R40 8 years and the R30 7.
The R27 Pet Premium for most pet homes: dust sensor lights, an edge-cleaning nozzle and the Fur Get It tool. Deep carpet and heavy shedding: the 40 Series Premium.
Yes. On the R27, R30 and R40, switch Carpet mode off for bare floors. The SupraLites add a squeegee for hard floors.
Yes: Riccar R25, Riccar Vibrance, Radiance and Brilliance too. We stock their bags and filter sets. Find your bag
Yes. Try before you buy at all 5 stores: run it on our carpet with our dirt, then decide. Find your store
Riccar upright vacuums at Stark’s: quick facts
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| What | Full-size Riccar uprights: R27 Clean Air and Tandem Air 30 and 40 Series. |
|---|---|
| Most popular | R27 Deluxe, our #1 Riccar seller. |
| Prices | From $699.99 (R27 Deluxe) to $1,899.99 (40 Series Premium). |
| Bags | R27: R25/R27 charcoal HEPA. R30: RNH. R40: RPH. |
| Lighter? | SupraLite, 8 to 9 lb. |
| Try it | All 5 stores, no appointment: Portland (NE Grand), Montavilla, Beaverton, Vancouver WA and Bend. |
| Service | Riccar repair at every store. 90-day warranty on our repairs. |
| 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