Walk in · try them on carpet
Vacuums for thick shag carpet
For high pile, frieze and shag rugs
Deep pile needs the right brush height
- Try before you buy
- 30-day returns, no receipt needed
- Price match
- 90-day repair warranty
Since 1932
Shag doesn’t need more power
It needs a brush at the right height
The head sinks in
Too low, it seals to the pile and drags
Fix: raise the brush until it glides
Long strands wrap the brush
A spinning brush grabs them and pulls
Fix: switch the brush off on shag rugs
Grit hides at the roots
Deep pile holds sand way down low
Fix: a powered brush, set right, digs it out
Plush, frieze or a shag rug? Match my carpet ↓
What’s your carpet?
Tap it – see the height and our pick
- Shag rug Long, loose strands
- Frieze Twisted, curly pile
- Plush or Saxony Dense, soft, even
- High pile, wall to wall Room after room
- Thick rugs on hard floors Wood or tile, deep rugs
Not sure? Bring a photo to any of our 5 stores
Shag rug
Long, loose strands – often on wood or tile
- Set it Highest height – or brush off
- Try first SEBO Felix – four heights and a brush-off button
Frieze carpet
Twisted, curly cut pile – the “messy” look
- Set it Let it set its own height
- Try first SEBO X4 Boost – reads the pile as you go
Plush or Saxony
Dense, soft and even – shows footprints
- Set it A head made to float on soft pile
- Try first Riccar R17 – soft-carpet baseplate, about 9 lb
Riccar SupraLite R17 Premium
$1,199.99
High pile, wall to wall
Deep carpet, room after room
- Set it Auto height – and a wide path
- Try first SEBO X8 – 15-inch path, 40 ft cord
Thick rugs on hard floors
Wood or tile, with deep rugs on top
- Set it Power head up for rugs – soft brush for floors
- Try first SEBO E3 – our #1 seller, with a parquet brush
Shag-ready vacuums
Our deep-pile picks – try any in store
Why it’s our #1
- #1 in our storeOur top seller of every brand, 2026
- ET-1 power headCarpet, hard floors + parquet brush
- Hospital-grade filterS-class, 3 steps: bag + 2 filters
- light
- 11.4lb
- reach
- 37ft
- quiet
- 62dB
$1,149
Add to cartSEBO Felix Premium
SEBO Automatic X4 Boost, White
$1,049
SEBO AUTOMATIC X8, Dark Blue
$1,199
Try it at all 5 stores →Riccar SupraLite R17 Premium
$1,199.99
SEBO Automatic X4, White
SEBO Essential G5
$949
SEBO Essential G4
Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat & Dog
$999
Miele Classic C1 Cat & Dog
- See all for thick carpet →Every deep-pile vacuum in our shop
“He also answered my questions to make sure what I had in mind would work for my needs (hardwood and wool rugs).”
Morgan L. · Google review
Keep deep pile looking new
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Four small habits that help
- Go slow, two ways Slow passes, then across – grit lets go
- Raise it, don’t force it Hard to push? Go up one height
- Brush off for shag Spares long strands from pulling
- Check the brush roll Snip off wrapped strands and threads
Spots or traffic lanes? Rent a cleaner – $39.95 / 24 hrs
For wall-to-wall carpet. Free upholstery tool, all 5 stores.
Yours bogs down in deep pile? Bring it in – free estimate, all brands. Vacuum repair →
Why buy it at Stark’s?
Push it yourself before you pay
5 stores
Try it first
Feel the weight and the push. Walk in, no appointment.
30 days
Returns, no receipt needed
Wrong fit for your carpet? 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.
5,000+
Repairs a year
We fix what we sell – and all other brands.
Real reviews from real customers
★★★★★
“I have customized lush carpet and a cat that sheds year round. I put my vacuum through it!”
Michelle M. · Google review
★★★★★
“Got in, explained my house situation (hardwood, rugs, and carpets, no pets) and that I wanted a Miele vacuum.”
Stephen B. · Google review
★★★★★
“He also answered my questions to make sure what I had in mind would work for my needs (hardwood and wool rugs). Great experience all around!”
Morgan L. · Google review
★★★★★
“It’s a great store with everything to clean floors and carpet in the home or office.”
Peg B. · Google review
Good to know
Shag carpet vacuum questions
One whose brush goes high or switches off, like the SEBO Felix. Try it at any of our stores.
Off, or at its highest setting. A spinning brush can grab and pull long strands.
Some can, if the brush sits high enough. Too low and it sinks or tangles.
One that sets its own height as you go, like the SEBO Automatic X4 Boost.
The lowest setting that still pushes easily. If it drags, go up one.
With an electric power brush, yes. Suction-only heads suit hard floors better.
Yes, if the head suits it. The 9 lb Riccar R17 has a soft-carpet baseplate.
Yes. $39.95 for 24 hours at all 5 stores, with a free upholstery tool.
Walk in: Portland (NE Grand Ave), Montavilla, Beaverton, Vancouver or Bend.
Bring it in. We check all brands, free, and tell you straight what it needs.
Try before you buy
We bring the dirt and pet hair. You watch our shag come clean.
Shag carpet vacuums: quick facts
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| Best for | Shag rugs, frieze, plush and high pile carpet. |
|---|---|
| What matters | Brush height you can raise; a brush you can turn off for shag. |
| Our #1 seller | SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium: ET-1 power head with 4 brush heights. |
| For shag rugs | SEBO Felix Premium: 4 heights and a brush that switches off. |
| Also try | SEBO Automatic X4 Boost and X8, Riccar SupraLite R17. |
| Try it | All 5 stores, no appointment. |
| Returns | 30-day returns on vacuums, no receipt needed. |
| Carpet stains | Carpet cleaner rental, $39.95 per 24 hours, at every store. |
| Repairs | All brands, free estimate. |
| 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