$1,199.99Original price was: $1,199.99.$999.99Current price is: $999.99.
The Riccar R17 SupraLite vacuum is Riccar’s most complete and best-warranted lightweight upright — featuring a soft carpet baseplate for ultra-plush carpet, Hall sensor with lifetime belt, charcoal-infused HEPA media filtration, rubber squeegee, two-speed motor, and a 10-year warranty with 17 complimentary service visits. Currently $200 below MSRP at $999.99.
Buy from Twin City Vacuum and receive a FREE package of genuine Riccar R17 charcoal-lined HEPA bags included with your purchase. Free shipping on orders over $30. Authorized Riccar dealer.
Riccar R17 SupraLite Vacuum — The Most Complete Lightweight Upright Riccar Makes, Backed by 10 Years and 17 Service Visits
The Riccar R17 SupraLite vacuum is the flagship model in Riccar’s SupraLite lightweight series — designed for today’s carpet styles and busy families who want a lightweight upright that handles ultra-plush carpet, bare floors, and everything in between, without ever worrying about maintenance. At just 9 pounds, the Riccar R17 SupraLite vacuum packs more features, more warranty coverage, and more service support than any other lightweight upright available. Currently priced at $999.99 — $200 below the $1,199.99 MSRP.
What Makes the Riccar R17 SupraLite Vacuum Different from Every Other Lightweight Upright
Soft Carpet Baseplate — Built for Today’s Ultra-Plush Carpet Styles
The R17’s defining feature over every other model in the SupraLite lineup is the soft carpet baseplate. Modern carpet styles — ultra-plush, frieze, shag, and high-pile — bog down most upright vacuums, making them hard to push and reducing cleaning effectiveness. Riccar engineered the R17’s soft carpet baseplate specifically to glide seamlessly across these dense, thick carpet fibers without resistance, delivering deep cleaning performance on the carpet types that defeat other uprights. If your home has ultra-plush carpet or you’re planning to install it, the R17 is the only SupraLite model specifically designed for it.
10-Year Warranty — Riccar’s Longest on Any SupraLite
The Riccar R17 SupraLite vacuum is backed by a 10-year warranty — Riccar’s longest warranty on any SupraLite model and one of the longest warranties available on any lightweight upright vacuum from any manufacturer. This warranty reflects Riccar’s confidence in the R17’s construction and their commitment to the machine’s long-term reliability. Twin City Vacuum is an authorized Riccar retailer and fully honors the 10-year warranty on every R17 purchased from us.
17 Complimentary Service Visits — The Red Carpet Service Plan, Maximized
The R17 is eligible for 17 complimentary service visits at your participating local Riccar retailer — more service visits than any other model in the Riccar lineup. At each visit, trained technicians inspect and adjust the belt, brushroll, headlight, suction, height adjustment, and other critical components to keep the R17 cleaning reliably for years. Twin City Vacuum in Crystal, Minneapolis, MN is an authorized Riccar retailer and fully honors all 17 service visits. For buyers who want a vacuum they can own for a decade without worrying about maintenance, the R17’s service plan is unmatched.
Hall Sensor with Lifetime Belt — Zero Broken Belts
The R17’s Hall sensor monitors the brushroll continuously and stops it automatically the instant a jam is detected — before the belt breaks. A dedicated red indicator light alerts you when the brushroll has stopped so you can clear the obstruction and resume cleaning immediately. Because the belt is fully protected from jam-related breakage, Riccar backs it with a lifetime warranty. This feature, combined with the 10-year machine warranty and 17 service visits, means the R17 is genuinely designed to be maintained and owned for a decade.
Charcoal-Infused HEPA Media Filtration — 99.97% Allergen Capture with Odor Control
The R17 uses a 24-inch self-sealing charcoal-infused HEPA media bag (Part #RLHC-6) — capturing 99.97% of dust, allergens, and fine particles down to 0.3 microns while neutralizing household odors with the charcoal infusion. The self-sealing closure prevents dust clouds during bag changes — essential for allergy-sensitive households. Charcoal-infused bags are particularly effective in homes with pets, cooking odors, or musty smells.
Rubber Squeegee — Dedicated Bare Floor Cleaning
A rubber squeegee gently corrals dust and debris on bare floors, hardwood, tile, and vinyl for easy removal — a dedicated bare floor cleaning tool that works alongside the two-speed motor’s reduced setting. Whether transitioning from plush carpet to kitchen hardwood or hallway tile, the R17 handles every surface in your home with purpose-built tools.
Metal Brushroll with Replaceable Brushstrips
The metal brushroll with replaceable brushstrips delivers consistent deep carpet agitation that maintains its performance over years of use. Brushstrips can be customized for delicate floor types and replaced at your local Riccar retailer when they eventually wear — a feature that extends the R17’s effective cleaning life well beyond what a fixed brushroll vacuum can offer.
Two-Speed Motor — Optimized for Every Surface
The two-speed motor delivers full power for deep agitation on carpet and reduced speed for bare floors, delicate rugs, and specialty surfaces — giving you precise control over cleaning intensity regardless of which floor you’re vacuuming. Pair with the soft carpet baseplate on high speed for ultra-plush carpet and drop to low speed with the squeegee for bare floors.
40-Foot Cord — Maximum Reach Between Outlets
The 40-foot cord covers the most floor area between outlet changes in the SupraLite lineup — reaching across large rooms, long hallways, and multiple rooms without stopping. Combined with the 9-pound weight and rear carrying handle, the R17 moves efficiently through the entire home on a single charge cycle.
LED Headlight — See What You’re Cleaning
A headlight built into the nozzle illuminates the cleaning path ahead, making it easy to spot debris in dim corners, under furniture, and along dark baseboards. Particularly valuable when cleaning under beds and tables where the vacuum head extends beyond your line of sight.
Rubber Wheels and Non-Marking Bumper
Rubber wheels protect every floor type from scratches and marks while rolling smoothly across carpet and hard floors. A non-marking bumper protects furniture, baseboards, and walls during cleaning — important for homes with light-colored walls or wood furniture.
9 Pounds — Light Enough for Daily Whole-Home Cleaning
At just 9 pounds, the R17 is light enough to carry up and down stairs with one hand using the rear carrying handle. Despite its weight, it delivers the most complete feature set and longest warranty coverage of any vacuum in the SupraLite lineup — proving that lightweight and capable are not mutually exclusive.
Riccar R17 vs R10P vs R10S — SupraLite Comparison
Feature
R17 (Premium)
R10P (Premium)
R10S (Standard)
Price
$999.99
$799.99
$599.99
Weight
9 lbs
9 lbs
9 lbs
Soft Carpet Baseplate
Yes
No
No
Hall Sensor + Lifetime Belt
Yes
Yes
No
Brushroll
Metal with replaceable strips
Metal with replaceable strips
Metal
Filtration
Charcoal HEPA media bag
Charcoal HEPA media bag
Charcoal HEPA media bag
Motor Speeds
2
2
2
Bare Floor Tool
Rubber squeegee
Bare floor squeegee
Bare floor squeegee
Cord Length
40 feet
40 feet
35 feet
Service Visits
17 complimentary visits
Standard Red Carpet Plan
Standard Red Carpet Plan
Warranty
10 years
5 years
3 years
Best For
Ultra-plush carpet, maximum warranty, long-term ownership
All-around premium lightweight without plush carpet
Charcoal-infused HEPA media — 24-inch self-sealing bag
Soft Carpet Baseplate
Yes — designed for ultra-plush and modern carpet
Bare Floor Tool
Rubber squeegee
Cord Length
40 feet
Headlight
Yes — built into nozzle
Wheels
Rubber
Bumper
Non-marking
Carrying Handle
Yes — rear handle for one-hand transport
Floor Types
Carpet, ultra-plush carpet, bare floor, hardwood, area rugs, multi-surface
Replacement Bag Part #
RLHC-6 (charcoal-lined HEPA, 6-pack)
Replacement Belt Part #
B014-1200 (Poly V belt for Hall sensor models)
Warranty
10 years
Service Visits
17 complimentary visits at participating Riccar retailers
Compatible Bags and Parts for the Riccar R17 SupraLite Vacuum
Buy from Twin City Vacuum and receive a FREE package of genuine Riccar R17 charcoal-lined HEPA bags included with your purchase. When you need replacements, order genuine bags here:
What makes the Riccar R17 SupraLite different from the R10P?
The R17 adds the soft carpet baseplate for ultra-plush carpet, a 10-year warranty (vs R10P’s 5 years), and 17 complimentary service visits (vs the standard Red Carpet Service Plan). Both have Hall sensor lifetime belt protection, metal brushroll with replaceable strips, charcoal HEPA filtration, two-speed motor, and 40-foot cord. The R17 is the right choice for homes with ultra-plush carpet or buyers who want the longest warranty and most service support available.
What is the soft carpet baseplate and why does it matter?
The soft carpet baseplate is a specialized base designed to glide across ultra-plush, frieze, and high-pile carpet without bogging down or being hard to push. Standard vacuum bases create friction against thick carpet fibers — the R17’s soft carpet baseplate eliminates this, making it easy to push across the modern plush carpet styles found in most new homes.
What does the 10-year warranty cover?
The 10-year warranty covers the R17 against defects in materials and workmanship. Twin City Vacuum is an authorized Riccar dealer and provides full warranty support. The 17 complimentary service visits are in addition to the warranty coverage — providing proactive maintenance to keep the R17 performing reliably throughout its life.
What are the 17 service visits?
The R17 is eligible for 17 complimentary service visits at participating Riccar retailers including Twin City Vacuum. At each visit, trained technicians inspect and adjust the belt, brushroll, headlight, suction, height adjustment, and other critical components. This is more service coverage than any other model in the Riccar lineup and is designed to keep the R17 cleaning reliably for a full decade.
Does the Riccar R17 have HEPA filtration?
Yes. The R17 uses a 24-inch self-sealing charcoal-infused HEPA media bag (Part #RLHC-6) capturing 99.97% of dust and allergens while neutralizing household odors. The self-sealing closure prevents dust exposure during bag changes.
Does the Riccar R17 work on hardwood floors?
Yes. The two-speed motor allows reduced power for bare floor cleaning, and the rubber squeegee is specifically designed to corral dust and debris on hardwood, tile, and vinyl for easy removal.
What bags does the Riccar R17 use?
The R17 uses Riccar R10 SupraLite charcoal-lined HEPA media bags, Part #RLHC-6, available in a 6-pack for $28.99. Twin City Vacuum includes a free pack with every R17 purchase.
Does Twin City Vacuum include anything extra with the R17 purchase?
Yes — every R17 purchased from Twin City Vacuum includes a free package of genuine Riccar charcoal-lined HEPA bags (Part #RLHC-6), plus free shipping on orders over $30.
Is Twin City Vacuum an authorized Riccar dealer?
Yes. Twin City Vacuum in Crystal, Minneapolis, MN has been an authorized Riccar dealer since 1956. All machines are genuine, covered by full manufacturer warranty, and backed by our trained in-house vacuum technicians who honor all 17 service visits.
Buy the Riccar R17 SupraLite Vacuum from Twin City Vacuum — Authorized Riccar Dealer Since 1956
Twin City Vacuum has been an authorized Riccar dealer in Crystal, Minneapolis, MN since 1956. We ship the Riccar R17 SupraLite vacuum to all 50 states with free shipping on orders over $30, include a free pack of genuine SupraLite HEPA bags with every purchase, and honor all 17 complimentary service visits at our Crystal, MN location.
