Bissell Velocity Dual Cyclonic Upright Vacuum - 3950 Review

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Now to be honest, this is a girly looking vacuum. It looks kinda purplish and two toned at that, in fact, Bissell calls it a Dark Cherry Fiz color. However, my wife liked the color, so that was a selling point for her. It also weighs considerably less than the Dirt Devil did, which was also a major selling point for both my wife and myself. (Yes, I do vacuum when nagged enough!)
So I brought it home, took it out of the box, and after 3 screws and 15 minutes later, the vacuum was put together. I found the assembly very easy to do, and the instructions quite straight forward.
Observations:
Right away I turned on the vacuum and found it very easy to maneuver. The adjustments for the floor height were easy to turn and it actually quieter than my Dirt Devil. All good things to me. Of course my wife and I took off the hose and tested the suction strength on each other, like the cheek, arm, and hair. Very impressive suction strength! Then my 2 yr. old son got upset because he thought that the vacuum was hurting us, so we stopped laughing and put the vacuum hose back.
I then vacuumed up a small patch of carpet in our spare bedroom, which I only use for my office, but right away my wife yelled at me to turn it off. She pointed out the amount of dust spiralling around the canister, which looked really cool! The cyclonic feature really works! There was a good amount of dust and debris already in the canister. We were both amazed at home much this vacuum had picked up, especially when this room had been vacuumed with the Dirt Devil just last week. Also, the carpet seemed to be fluffier. The 12 amps of power and extra wide 15 inch brush are very effective at cleaning our carpets.
I was also impressed with the fact that there are 2 filters on this vacuum. One just beneath the canister and a HEPA filter on the side of the vacuum where the air is returned to the room. Also both of these filters are very easy to find, remove, and replace. The canister also is very easy to remove, clean, and replace. A simple locking arm swings to one side to release the canister, then slides back to lock it in place.
There is also an indicator which changes colors based on the quality of air flow. If it is green, then things are well and air is moving freely. If it turns red then the airflow has become reduced, and if it turns black then there is something blocking the airflow completely. It is very easy to remove the entire hose, you just simply turn the hose on the back of the vacuum until it releases the hose, then you can clear away any blockages that might be in the way.
The hose is 14 feet long. However, I have not needed to use this feature as of yet, but it is very flexible and stretches easily. The Bissell Velocity Vacuum also comes complete with the dusting brush, TurboBrush, Curved Hose Wand, Extension Wand, and Crevice Tool. The power chord is extremely long at 35 feet, but can be a hassle when you only need a small amount of it for a smaller room. However, it is great when vacuuming a large room, or multiple rooms close to each other!
The TurboBrush also works great. I used it to vacuum off the stairs and my car. Again the 12 amps of suction strength is evident when the brush gets up to full speed. It really spins fast! I can even press it fairly strong into the carpet and it still spins.
There was mention that this vacuum seemed to tip over easily, and that is true. I tested this out on both carpet and bare floor. A good nudge or bump anywhere above the Turbo brush will send it falling backwards. Locking wheels would probably have helped in keeping this from happening. If you are going to be pulling on the hose to bring the vacuum closer to you, it is best to do this if the hose is attached to the handle at the bottom of the vacuum. However, I would not recommend this type of action.
Some people had issues with the power switch being on the front of the vacuum. This is not an issue for me. It is near enough the handle that it takes nothing to reach down and flip it off.
Conclusion
There isn't much about this vacuum that I don't like. It is lightweight, powerful, and easy to use. It is a little back heavy and can tip over fairly easily, and the power chord can be a nuisance because of its length, but those are minor problems.
For the money, you really can't go wrong with this vacuum. It will leave your carpets clean, fluffed, and your air filtered. What more can you ask for?
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Two stage cyclonic action for superior suctionNo messy filters in the dirt container!More bristles and an extra wide cleaning path to reach more dirt Will monitor air flow and let you know when it's time to clean your filter.12 amp, upright vacuum cleaner with cyclone technology for cleaner filters Keeps large debris from clogging filters for prolonged, powerful sucking performance Ergonomically designed for maneuverability and cleaning in tight quarters Air-flow indicator shows when filter needs to be cleaned; HEPA filtration Wide cleaning path and more bristles for quickly cleaning in large rooms

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Bissell 37601 Lift-Off Revolution Turbo Upright Bagless Vacuum Review

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(More customer reviews)An upgrade to my last Bissell (Cleanview Deluxe),this one is even better....was ONSALE for $160, and well worth it.
Removeable canister capability is easy and makes this vac so much more versitile...such as taking out to your car or for carpeted steps. I really love the user friendly design of these Bissell vacs....never complex, and I don't feel I need a manual to understand or operate.
Super suction...and the brushes are so powerful, it almost feels self propelled as you push forward.
The 'telescoping' function of the extension wand was a nice upgrade, although it does takes a little time getting used to it...also the new dual-headed brush tool is an inovative idea i like.
Another really nice upgrade is the on/off brush power button...and the vac is now smart, even when brushes are powered ON, they wont rotate till you step on the release pedal AND pull the handle down towards you.
I also noticed you can now pull the handle down literally to the FLOOR without the front of the vac lifting up...this means being able to roll further under couches/tight spots.
If I had to give CONS :
1) There are 3 filters...1 HEPA and 2 foam...the foam filters in particular should be cleaned once a month,as directed..but I check even more often (due to high traffic/pets)... They can get pretty dirty relatively fast, and although u may not notice any loss of suction,I assume cleaning these filters often will always improve performance...... Its not hard to do, they are basically foam sponges u can rinse clean, and they dry pretty quick.
2) The vac when all together as 1 unit, is pretty heavy. Doesnt bother me, but may be an issue to some. My wife immediately noticed the weight... The canaster vac, when separated, is easy to carry with its handle, but some may still find even this a little heavy as well.
In my opinion, the weight is due to good construction and a strong motor. I think its worth it.
3) Seems like a lot of new vacs come with some form or version of a 'turbo brush' attachment. I'm not a fan of these...the brushes are SUCTION driven, NOT motor driven. Its a gimmick tool.. I prefer the simple NON turbo brush tool that come with this vac, and I let the suction power (and a little up/down motion of my own) do the work. I keep the turbo brush permanantly removed from the handle altogether. To me its just added dead weight.
4) only 1 improvenment I could think of now is a retracteable cord....

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Bissell 37601 Lift-Off Revolution Turbo Upright Vacuum with Detachable Canister is one vacuum that meets all your cleaning needs. It has 12 powerful amps to thoroughly clean your carpets, bare floors, stairs and more. The portable canister detaches to easily clean your stairs and hard to reach areas. The Revolution System extends suction power for better cleaning performance and the wide cleaning path allows more dirt to be reached. The Easy Empty Dirt Container means no more bags to buy-EVER. The telescoping wand and deluxe stretch hose extend to reach all the way to the top, allowing you to reach more dirt. It also comes with a HEPA Media Filter which captures over 99.9% of dust mites, pollens and ragweeds. Other features include: TurboBrush which works great for pet hair, soft grip handle, combination upholstry tool/dusting brush, crevice tool, and rotating power brush switch that allows you to turn off the brush roll for hard surface cleaning.

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Hoover Savvy U8181-900 Bagged/Bagless Combo Upright Vacuum Review

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(More customer reviews)I read the review below and thought I'd take a chance. However, I found the same reviewer almost everywhere I looked at the product, and only that reviewer. Raised some questions. When the product arrived there was a problem with the level of suction, it was not picking up minor items. I called the Hoover 800 service number and was unhappy to find that it was just a phone dump. It asked where you are and a computer gives you the name and address of a dealer in my case 40 minutes away and then disconnects you. I expect a company like Hoover to have a legitimate customer service department. I have a pet and a clean home is important to me; I have returned the Hoover and purchased the Dyson DC14 Animal. The Dyson is more costly, however if I waste my time cleaning and not picking up anything I believe that the cost of having a poorly performing unit in my case is greater than the outlay for the Dyson. This may have been just a defective unit however I believe it would do someone seeking to buy the Hoover U8181-900 well to check things out.

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Hoover Savvy Bagged/Bagless Combo Upright with Windtunnel Technology. Powerful 12 amp Motor. 15 inch cleaning width nozzle.Bagless design with Hepa Filter Allergen Filtration. Bagged uses Filtrete Hepa Filter Bags.SurePass cleaning System.On board tools and Embedded Dirt Finder. When the light turns green the carpet is clean.

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Eureka 4711AZ Maxima Bagless Upright Vacuum Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a good little vacuum - easy to use, not real heavy and bulky and lots of onboard tools....great price too

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For powerful lightweight cleaning, choose this Maxima 12-amp, bagless vacuum cleaner. This vacuum is full of extras - 5-position height adjust to tackle a variety of carpets and hard floor types, an easy-empty dust cup for constant cleaning power and an extra wide integrated hose for "no clog" above the floor cleaning. It's lightweight, no tip design is perfect for cleaning on stairs. Plus, this vacuum comes equipped with our Power Paw¿ with Riser Visor, which cleans stairs and upholstery both vertically and horizontally, so you can easily clean the entire surface of your stairs and upholstered furniture.

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Eureka 4870DT Upright Vacuum Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been using the SmartVac for over a month now. It is a great vacuum for the price. Some of the positives about it are: terrific vacuuming suction, clean air smell while vacumming, easy attachment system, and soft wheels for hardwood floors. I noticed that after I vacuumed my 15 year old carpets that I had to use force to close the doors since the nap had been raised so high. The rugs look noticeably cleaner and have a raised, fresh look. Negatives to the vacuum are the heavy weight, and the cheap plastic pedal that lowers the handle takes getting used to.
To address some of the comments made by others. The attachments all fit very snugly in their holders. You need to use enough force to "snap" them into place. I, too, thought the upholstery tool was loose until I realized that you need to use quite a bit of force to snap it into place. Once snapped, it won't go anywhere until you snap it out. For vacumming hardwood floors, you need to make sure that the vacuum is lowered to its lowest position and that the brushes are turned off. I also bought a small turbo head, a deluxe floor brush and a 10 foot extra hose. They work great together for cleaning under beds and for the car and furniture.
In summary, I think this is a great vacuum. For an extra $30 or so you can get some attachments that really make it work wonders. I now can leave it at the bottom of the stairs, while using the 20 feet of hose to clean all of the stairs and the wall, if I'm inclined! The suction is still very strong even with the extra hose. Hope this is helpful.

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Boss Smart, 12A, Sealed Hepa To Stop Dirt From Escaping, Filtering All Fine Dirt, Power Paw Turbo For Vertical Cleaning, Vacuum With Tools On Board, Brush Roll On Off To Clean Carpets & Bare Floors, 15" Wide, Clog Resistant Clear Stretch Hose, Extended Life Belt, 5:1 Stretch Hose For Above Floor Cleaning, Accessories: Hepa Filter (HF-2): 61111B, Belt (R): 6110A, Bag Synthetic RR With A&H Inside: 63295, Bag (Filteraire RR): 61115A.

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Oreck OR100 Premier Series Lightweight Vacuum Cleaner Review

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(More customer reviews)This does only a mediocre job at best. It eats belts so keep plenty on hand. The only good feature it has is that it is light weight.

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The Premier Series Commercial Upright Vacuum is designed for a wide variety of applications including hotelsrestaurantsschools and more.Powerful 870-watt motor deep cleans in just one pass Heat overload protection system Reinforced fan Straight handle Twill outer cloth bag50 foot long power cord with cord strain relief allows for 100 feet of cleaning area Fiberglass roller brush with four bristle strips and double ball bearings 12-inch cleaning path Large rear wheels make transportation easy 6 position manual carpet height adjustment Painted black see-through fan chamber for fast cleaning Metal on-off foot switch Metal foot release pedal made from hardened steel Metal bottom plate

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Hoover 5507-900 Elite Auto-Rewind Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner Review

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(More customer reviews)This vacuum is great. yes, the rewind feature is awesome but also the sheer sucking power of this vac will have you wonder why you ever sat on your carpet without cleaning it with this sucker fist.
Great features:
clear canister so all the dirt-a-phobes can see all the filth they are sucking up
canister has a thumb release so your hands don't have to get near the dust
super easy assebly
on off power switch at the base of the vac so you can turn it on with a toe
lightweight for a strong vac
snappy red color
no bags and a lifetime hepa filter(easy to wash)
3 levels of adjustment for bare floors, burbers and longer thick carpets
Oh yeah and it doesn't cost a lot and you do get an attachment for pet hair that works great on just about anything..lampshades etc.
Update: 2009 and I still have mine going strong despite a nicked cord (my fault) and babysitting the hairiest dog on the planet. The giant hair balls clogged the intake hose but I just had to detach it and take the garden hose and blast out the clog. New rule to live by: Don't let a dog into your house who's coat is in the "blow" stage.

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The Hoover Elite RewindBagless upright comes fully featured with a powerful 12 AMP Motor for excellent cleaning performance.A cord reel with a 24 foot cord makes cord management easy.It automatically rewinds with a push of a button for quick effortless storage. The bottom dump dirt cup with lid allows the user to never touch the dirt when dumping the contents. A wide 14.5 inch cleaning path for faster cleaning of your carpet. Comes with a lifetime Hepa Filter. Never need to buy or replace filters, ever.Also, the Air Flow indicatoralerts the user to clean the filter to maintain peak performance.The deluxe stretch Hose with a full complement of tools including a Powered Pet Hair Cleaning Tool gives the userover 10 feet of reach.

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Electrolux EL8502B Versatility 12 Amp Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner Review

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(More customer reviews)I looked at a lot of other vacuums before choosing this one. It SEEMED to be built well and the design/engineering would be very handy and effective. I got it home and was amazed at how well it picked up dirt. To my disappointment however, after a week of use, it started to malfunction. First, I noticed the brush roller seemed to stop spinning on carpet. Then shortly afterward, the vacuum would shut itself off repeatedly after the first couple minutes of operation. The manual says this vacuum is designed to shut itself off when there is a blockage inside it to prevent overheating. Well I checked and rechecked for a blockage, cleaned the filter and brush roll but it still did the same thing. I contacted Electrolux customer service and they would not admit this was a common problem nor would they tell me if there was a fix for this problem but if you research reviews on other web sites, it appears to be happening quite often. Instead of going through the hassle of going to my nearest service center 40 miles away, I returned the vacuum for a refund. I really liked the vacuum at first but will not try another one. I found a Hoover Elite Windtunnel with a 6 year warranty. Don't bother with this model, you will eventually regret it. By the way, if you are looking for the quality Electrolux vacuum of the past, these are not it. These are made in China by the same company that makes Eureka. The old Electrolux was bought by a company called Aerus Lux.

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Equipped with a 12 amp motor and bagless cyclonic technology, this upright vacuum cleaner delivers strong, consistent suction power and comes with versatile tools for keeping the home clean from top to bottom. The unit's on/off motorized-brushroll control allows for effortlessly transitioning from carpeting to bare-floor surfaces such as tile, linoleum, or hardwood, while its 14-foot stretch hose and quick-release wand make it possible to go from carpet to furniture to cleaning the ceiling in seconds. Onboard accessories consist of a crevice tool for between couch cushions or other tight spots, a dusting brush for bookshelves and tabletops, and a handheld turbo tool for removing dust and pet hair from stairs and upholstery. Its bagless technology means no more bags to buy, and the 1-1/5-quart dust cup empties easily, keeping hands clean and away from the dirt. Furthermore, its anti-odor HEPA filtration system eliminates odors and captures 99.97-percent of pet dander, dust mites, pollen, and mold for a cleaner, more welcoming home. Other highlights include edge-cleaning bristles, a 30-foot cord, and rugged construction with high-impact plastics. The vacuum cleaner measures 12-1/2 by 13-1/2 by 44-3/4 inches and carries a two-year limited warranty.

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Hoover U5175-900 Fold Away Widepath Bagless Upright Review

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(More customer reviews)I just bought this a week ago and so far, for what I use it for, it's been really good. I have mostly wall to wall carpet here and this unit has done a great job of cleaning it. My last vac was a Kenmore and for some reason did not do a good job on my carpet. Maybe that was a poor model or something, or it may have been broken and needed to be serviced. I'm not bashing Kenmore.
When I first got this one, I got a full container of dust/dirt each time I vacuumed. It has gotten my carpets MUCH cleaner. It seems well built and powerful, like it will last quite a while. It's a big improvement over the last vacuum I had. So far I'm quite pleased with it. If you have a lot of wall to wall carpet, I'd say this would make a good unit for you.

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The Hoover Fold Away WidePath Bagless upright Is ready to use right out of the box.Just fold the handle up and it is ready to clean. Fold the handle down to store. It is lightweight and easy to carry and use to clean your stairs.The triple stretch hose provides extra long reach for all those hard to reach areas. The Pet Hair tool that is included is great for pet hair as well as cleaning your stairs and upholstry. The E-Z Empty Dirt Cup means you never need to buy bags. The Allergen Filtration system traps 100% of dust mites and 99.98% of ragweed and common grass pollens. The powerful 12 amp motor and 15" cleaning width will give you the power and fast cleaning that the homemaker desires.All this and a Full One Year Warranty.

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Bissell Cleanview Helix Plus Upright Vacuum, Bagless, 22C1 Review

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(More customer reviews)UPDATE: I've vacuumed my apartment every other day since my last review. I am happy to say it's running as good today as it has the day I got it. It still picks up an amazing amount of dirt, and I have not had to change the HEPA media filter yet (although I can already see discoloration-I will probably by a reusable this May).
I received my Bissell 22C1 from Amazon today so my review will be my immediate views and I plan to update this once again later on this winter. As a quick background our household had 2 adults and a medium haired cat living in an apartment with white, poor quality carpet. We both suffer from allergies.
Assembly & Parts:
When the package first arrives it requires minimum assembly. The filters are all in the correct places already, and the one tool you need is a screwdriver to screw the vacuums handle onto the body. It took more time opening the boxes than it took to put the vacuum together. The cord is long enough to vacuum my living room.
Test drive:
Since you have to screw the handle onto the body, the power switch is on the side of the vacuum, which seemed kind of weird to me.
I honestly cannot believe how much dirt it picked up from my carpet (both hair and dust). My carpet has always looked dirty, but after vacuuming it looks like the color lightened up by one shade. Of course it wont work miracles, but I am so much more satisfied with my carpet than I was before. Even when vacuuming the edges of the carpet (along the wall), the vacuum gets very close to the wall. It's not to the point where you wont need to use the crevice tool every once in a while, but at least you wont have to worry about it constantly.
Cleaning the dirt container is extremely easy! My old bagless vacuum made me take a tank out of the body, and lift the filter out of the tank before I was able to toss the dirt out. With this tool all you do is slide a knob from the left to right, then the tank is easy lifted away from the body and dumped out without having to touch anything gross inside.
In case you're wondering about how much parts will cost with the unit:
the part number for the 'Style 9 Drive Belt' (2 pack) is 32074
Standard headlight Bulb: 203-1297
Style 16 outer circular pre-motor filter: 69B1
Style 7/9/16 HEPA media filter: 32076
Style 7/9/16 Post motor filter: 3099
The manual gives directions on how to replace all bulbs and filters, as well as details on how to service it (yourself) and common vacuum issues like fixing a clog.
So far the vacuum's been great. I'm happy I purchased it and would recommend it. Great product for the price! And the manual is very helpful so hopefully in the future I wont have to bring it into the repair shop!

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Equipped with a 12 amp motor, this bagless upright vacuum cleaner provides maximum suction power for thoroughly cleaning the home from top to bottom. The unit effectively removes dust, dirt, and dry spills from both carpets and bare-floor surfaces, while its opaque wire-reinforced stretch hose and onboard attachments make above-floor cleaning a snap. Use the TurboBrush for upholstery and stairs, the crevice tool to access narrow spaces, the 11-inch wand for extended reach, and the combination upholstery/dusting brush to clean tabletops, bookshelves, furniture, and more. Best of all, the unit's exclusive Helix dirt-separation system filters dirt and debris, protecting the motor and fan to ensure effective cleaning and long-lasting performance. The unit also offers a wide 15-inch cleaning path, five adjustable-height options, dual-edge cleaning, a "clean filter" indicator, and a HEPA media filter, which traps over 99.9 percent of dust mites, pollens, and ragweed for cleaner, more breathable indoor air. Other highlights include an easy-empty dirt container, a soft bumper to protect furniture and baseboards from marking, a wide-beam headlight, a carrying handle, a 27-foot power cord, and a quick-release cord wrap. The upright vacuum cleaner measures 12-1/2 by 15 by 44 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.

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Eureka 4870PZ Boss SmartVac Bagged Upright Vacuum Cleaner Review

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(More customer reviews)The Eureka 4870 is consistently rated very highly by Consumer Reports. I am still scratching my head trying to understand why. There are certain vacuum cleaners that are brought in for repair that I can guess what the problem is before the customer tells me. This is one of those machines.
This vacuum cleaner is our number 1 repair customer. The Eureka 4870 is brought in for repair MORE THEN ANY OTHER VACUUM CLEANER. The only reason I have given this vacuum 2 stars, is because when this vacuum is working, it actually does clean very well, however the number of times you will have to bring the vacuum in for service, outweighs how well it cleans. Let me first tell you about the Pros to the Eureka 4870, as this can be summed up with a few sentences.
Pros:
The Eureka 4870 motor actually is a very high output motor, and creates a decent amount of suction power. The motor is the only metal component to the vacuum, and is the only part on this vacuum that I have never seen problems with, or had to replace.
The vacuum has a nice selection of on-board attachments. Included is a nice on board hose, an extra wand for above the floor cleaning, a nice long crevice tool for those hard to reach nooks and crannies, a dusting brush, as well as an upholstery tool. The "power paw" (as standard attachment on the 4870HZ) attachment leaves a lot to be desired, as most of the time the rotating brush driven by suction stops as soon as you put it on upholstery, or stairs.
The electrical cord on this vacuum is a nice long 30 foot cord, allowing you to be able to clean more square footage without having to go and unplug the machine from room to room. This feature will actually save you substantial time on vacuuming.
The vacuum bag is a "top fill" bag. This means that the hole where the dirt goes into fills from the very top of the bag, allowing you to really jam pack the dirt in the bag, and filling the entire bag before there's any suction loss. A lot of other vacuums have the hold on the side of the bag, which is really pointless, as you have to throw away the bag before it's completely full.
The price is probably the best feature on this vacuum. For right around $150, the machine is very affordable, and feature packed for this price. You do get what you pay for in terms of quality.
Cons:
Weighing in at 25 pounds, this machine is VERY heavy. If you have multiple floors, and you have to take the vacuum up and down the stairs, you will surely hate this vacuum after the first few times of carrying it up and down stairs. The carrying handle is not very conveniently placed either, causing the customer to have to pick up the machine by the handle which makes it seem even more heavy.
The Eureka R belt "Extended Life Belt". The belt on this machine was a new design by Eureka. The belt is actually not made of rubber like most belts. It is actually a plastic belt. Eureka claims that this belt is "Extended life" however some of my customers are replacing this belt 3-4 times a year. If you vacuum anything that gets stuck in the roller brush while vacuuming, the belt usually stretches to a point where the brush will not spin, or if it does spin, it will spin very slowly, and sometimes even stop as soon as you put it on the carpet.
The roller brush itself. A typical Eureka roller brush, this roller brush (sometimes referred to as a "beater bar") has two PLASTIC bearing caps on each side. If something is vacuumed up into the brush while it's spinning, a lot of the times, the brush bearing caps will actually melt! Eureka does not sell these caps separately either, and you'll have to purchase the entire roller brush assembly if this happens. Do not expect to get any more the 1 year out of the roller brush before some melting happens. The plastic bearing caps are not sealed either. If you have pets in the house, or females (some males are also included) that have very long hair, this hair will get inside the bearing of the roller brush shortening the life even more. One way to prevent this from happening is take the roller brush out, taking the bearing caps off, and remove the hair, thread, etc that has wrapped itself around the bearings. You should do this every 2 weeks for best results.
The dreaded Carpet/Floor switch. Out of all the problems this machine has, this is by far the most common. Not only is the most common, it can also be the most expensive, as the amount of time and labor that it takes to replace the switch is very difficult, and you will have to take it in to a local repair shop to fix it. If you talk to any independent vacuum store, and ask them about this repair, 9 times out of 10 you they will tell you how difficult of a repair it really is. This is my least favorite repair to do out of ANY VACUUM CLEANER. You basically have to take the entire roller brush housing apart, and fight with a spring to fix it. The design on this switch is the problem. If a customer does decide to purchase this vacuum from me (I certainly don't recommend it) I always open the machine, assemble it, and I always test the machine before the customer leaves my store. I have opened probably 10-15 of these machines brand new out of the box, only to test it, and find that the Carpet/Floor switch is broken. Brand new out of the box there should never be any problems.
The last issue on this vacuum is the filtration. Eureka claims that this machine is "True HEPA filtration" vacuum. I have found this to be more like a "False HEPA filtration" vacuum. One of the many cool gadgets we have to diagnose and test vacuum cleaners is what's called a Particle Scanner. This very expensive machine will actually measure with lasers how many fine dust particles are leaking from a vacuum per minute of use. I measured the Eureka 4870 like I do all vacuums I sell. This machine registered 25,000+ fine dust particles per minute of use being leaked out of this machine. Now this number is definitely lower then any bagless machine on the market, however for Eureka to claim that this machine will help allergy and asthma sufferers is just false. If you own this vacuum try vacuuming in the sunlight, and you can actually see some of the larger micron dust exhausting from the machine. This is only the larger particles you can see. The most damaging particles to humans are the ones that are not visible to the naked eye. If you or your family has any breathing issues such as Asthma, Emphysema, or allergies, please beware of this vacuum.
You can kind of tell the quality of a vacuum cleaner by the warranty the manufacturer will give you. The Eureka 4870 has a 1 year parts and labor (required by the government, I'm sure they would give less if they could). Consumer Reports loves this vacuum, but as a vacuum repairman, I would tell anyone that asked me to STAY AWAY FROM THIS VACUUM CLEANER.

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Designed for busy households, especially those with pets, the Eureka 4870PZ Boss SmartVac upright vacuum cleaner offers powerful cleaning throughout the home, from top to bottom. The unit's two-motor system, adjustable height, and on/off brushroll allow for removing dust, allergens, and pet hair from all floor types--turn the brushroll switch to "on" for carpets or rugs and "off" for safely cleaning bare-floor surfaces. For above-floor cleaning, the vacuum cleaner provides a variety of onboard accessories that easily attach to its flexible hose. Accessories include a crevice tool for between couch cushions, back into corners, and baseboards; a deluxe upholstery nozzle for draperies, cushions, and fabrics; and a dusting brush for blinds, bookshelves, lampshades, vents, and more. It also comes with a Power Paw turbo nozzle with Riser Visor for cleaning upholstery and vertical surfaces like stair risers. Other highlights include a floor/hose suction-control switch for maximum suction where needed most, a 15-inch-wide cleaning path, a comfortable oval-shaped handle, a 30-foot cord, safety thermal cut-off to prevent the motor from overheating, an odor-eliminating bag, and a HEPA filtration system that traps 99.97 percent of dust, allergens, and pet dander, sealing them inside the machine for a cleaner home. The 12 amp upright vacuum cleaner measures 12 by 15 by 44 inches and carries a two-year limited warranty.

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Kirby G4 Vacuum Cleaner - Loaded Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently purchased a used Kirby G4. This machine is over 10 years old and still cleans better than most other vacuums, including my highly rated Bissell model which recently broke. But, the primary reason I bought a Kirby was that I was sick and tired of replacing my vacuum cleaner every 2-4 years due to wear and tear. There is no other vacuum cleaner which lasts a lifetime. 99% of those produced these days (like many consumer products) are made primarily of plastic components. Kirby is the only brand, that I know of, which has consistent after-market of 10, 20, and even 30 year-old machines because it is made of metal and designed specifically to endure. It is definitely worth the $1000+ pricetag for a new one, but I avoid this expense by simply buying an older version which cleans as good as a new one.

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Dirt Devil M085850 Featherlite Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner Review

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(More customer reviews)All vacuums have an air exhaust somewhere on them. Incredibly, the Dirt Devil designers placed their's right up front just below the headlight, so air blows hard on the floor directly in front of the vacuuum. Anything loose (e.g., dog hair, dust, paper, grass, etc.) is blown away BEFORE you can reach it with the vacuum. Vacuuming with the Dirt Devil becomes a game of chase. Good luck as you try to sneak up on the dirt before its blown away from the vacuum. (Don't even TRY to use this lemon on a tile floor!) No wonder I got this on sale for 60 bucks. Looks like it's time for the Dirt Devil company to go in the dustbin.

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Along with powerful cleaning capabilities, this full-size, bagless, upright vacuum cleaner features a lightweight design that makes it easy to push or carry. Its stair-cleaning handle provides added convenience when cleaning the stairs, while the on-board hose and tools offer extended cleaning reach for above-floor cleaning and hard-to-reach places. The unit also includes Microfresh filtration, which traps up to 99 percent of dust and allergens that pass through the filter. In addition, the unit's bagless technology means no more bags to buy, and its no-hassle, clean-release dirt container empties quickly and keeps hands away from dirt. The vacuum cleaner measures 12-1/2 by 12 by 44-1/2 inches and carries a one-year warranty.

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Eureka Red Whirlwind + Upright Review

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(More customer reviews)My wife and I purchased this Vacuum 2 days ago. My wife suffers from severe allergies and demanded that if we could not afford wood floors than we must buy a Vacuum with a Hepa filter. She wakes up every morning sneezing and seems to be allergic to everything. We desired to buy a DYSON but decided to try this since it was affordable. She vacuumed the living room floor with our old Vacuum prior to using the new one. The vacuum sucked up so much stuff with in 5 minutes we were both in shock. We could not believe that our old Vacuum was practically worthless. It really did a good job of getting the carpet clean the first night. The accessories are good but the stair and upolstery brush only worked well for the first night. As we did get a lot of dust and soot up out of our floors there were still some complications.
The belt broke with in the first 2 hours. They did include a second belt in the box so we had to put that one on.
The outside of the Vacuum was covered in dust with in 30 minutes and needed to be cleaned. I had to empty out the dust cup since my wife is so allergic to dust. I emptied it out 5 times the first night. Its easy to clean out but the dust cup filter gets so dirty that it has to be cleaned often in order to be effective.
Today we decided to do a demonstration for my mother in law to brag on our new vacuum. We decided to move our bed and Vacuum in this spot to show her how much dirt and dust it could suck up. Well, when my wife turned it on she noticed it was not working like it was the first night we bought it. We had to take it apart follow instructions for fixing the problem. Finally we Vacummed. It still was not working right. It still is not working like it did the first night.
It is cheaply made and will most definately not last very long. The wheel is already falling off. The parts are all plastic and it is already banged up.
We will be exchanging it for another Vacuum. It was very time consuming but it really did get the job done. My wife did not sneeze at all yesterday. In our office we have a window where the sun shines in so that when you walk in there, you can see all of the dust particles in the air. It was really bad prior to this Vacuum. There were only a few specks yesterday when I was working. It was much improved.
I'm not sure what I would advise anyone else about this product. I know that my wife is not satisfied with the cheaply made product but was satisfied with the improvement in the quality of the air and less dust particles floating around. If it would work like it did the first hour all the time, we would be fine with it. Also, anyone with allergies who does purchase this, you should in no way empty the dust cup. Have someone else do it.

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Eureka Whirlwind Plus vacuum cleaners are ideal for cleaning your home top to bottom. Designed with powerful, cyclonic technology, these vacuums keep debris off the filter, thus maintaining suction power longer. They also come with special tools to clean all areas of the home like a specially designed upholstery brush and HEPA filtration that keeps your home fresh. A Telescopic Self–Cleaning Duster reaches up high to grab dust from delicate surfaces. The Whirlwind 2–stage cyclonic system separates large and small dirt/dust particles to maintain optimal airflow and the HEPA Filter captures 99.97% of dust and allergens for a cleaner home. The stair and upholstery brush removes dust, dirt and debris from upholstery backs and stair risers and the Flip–Bottom Dust Cup helps keep fine, allergy–causing dust away from you. 12 Amps max power for deep cleaning performance. Maximize your suction power. Maximize the suction power of your vacuum with three easy maintenance tricks. First, empty the dust cup before every use. Second, clean or replace filters several times a year. You can clean a vacuum filter with a filter brush or rinse washable filters in the sink. Dry the washable filter completely before replacing in the vacuum. Finally, once a year, check the hose for clogs and remove any build-up.

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LG Kompressor Upright Vacuum, Bagless, Blue, LuV300B Review

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(More customer reviews)OK, this is going to be somewhat complicated, because the vacuum cleaner itself is somewhat complicated. It tries to be a combination of both an upright and a canister vacuum by use of a removable "wand," which forms the backbone of the vacuum.
UPRIGHT MODE:
When you use it as an upright, it works pretty darn well. It removed an amazing amount of grit and other debris from my carpet that my last vacuum completely failed to remove. Now, the unit does have a safety feature, wherein the spinning brushes stop spinning if the top is too upright, and that is a little too sensitive for me. That is to say, sometimes I pull the unit back towards my foot, only to have it stop spinning. Nonetheless, that is a minor complaint - in general the vacuum worked wonders.
CANISTER MODE:
When you remove the "wand" you have an already attached (after your initial assembly) but removable pet hair turbine, which looks like a miniature upright, and you can extend the wand to get to the ceiling (for cobwebs) or the top of the drapes. The turbine doesn't bend easily for use on drapes, but that's OK, you can remove it and use a different attachment for those. My biggest problem with the wand is reattaching it to the base. Unless I am doing something wrong, I always find it just a little hard to get it in correctly on the first try, and if you don't get it in correctly you can't secure the wand and return to upright mode. It doesn't take more than a couple of seconds to reattach, but I do wish it was even easier. Nonetheless, I had no trouble using the wand in its various modes, and thought that it did a great job on my stairs (especially), ceilings and drapes.
By the way, the hose on this vacuum stretches out quite nicely, meaning that you are not too tightly tethered to the base.
EMPTYING:
A very nice feature of this vacuum is that it is bagless. Now, I had a bagless vacuum once before, and I hated it because it never seemed to get completely clean. The tank on this unit removes quite easily, and empties with the push of a button, then you just click it back in. I checked all of the parts of the tank, and found that the unit does a very good job of keeping itself clean. I must say I was very pleased.
CORD:
Cords can be a problem. Fortunately, this vacuum has a 40 foot cord, which means that I can plug it in and then vacuum my front room, foyer, kitchen and mudroom without ever having to move the plug. I like that. If you have a small house, on the other hand, you might find the long cord a bit of a nuisance. Personally, I don't see why they can figure out a way to have a removable cord, like a computer has, so that you can go with a longer one or a shorter one. But, for me the 40 footer is quite nice, and I have no complaints about it.
CONCLUSION:
As for me, I found this to be a really great vacuum cleaner, easy to use, and very versatile. I was tempted to take away one star for the problem I have with reattaching the wand and the spinning issue, but in truth those are minor quibbles. The fact is that when I put my cursor over the fifth star, it says, "I love it." And, in point of fact I do. I think that this is a great vacuum and I am very glad that I got it. I highly recommend this unit.

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Pick up more, empty less.When you consider what a Kompressor vacuum is capable of next to a traditional vacuum, the difference is night and day.No more messy vacuum bags or having to empty them constantly with Kompressor technology.Stubborn debris no longer seems so stubborn with DualForce+(tm) suction.Hard to reach areas can finally get the cleaning they've needed with the 2 in 1 Click 'N Go(tm) feature.This is way more than a vacuum.

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Eureka 409B The Boss Superlite Widetrack Vacuum Review

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(More customer reviews)Great little picker-upper of dirt, animal hair, etc.on plain or carpeted floors, but it is a srceamer when it comes to noise. It gets the four stars from me for that reason.

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This lightweight Eureka vacuum cleans beautifully on carpet and bare floors and is fun to use.Strong enough for any job with a telescopic handle and a motorized brushroll it combines two powerful motors, an easy-empty dirt cup and an extra long power cord to offer powerful cleaning and convenience.

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Electrolux Home Care 1934A The Boss Upright Vacuum Review

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(More customer reviews)I just moved into an apartment with a new synthetic carpet that sheds like a pack of afghan hounds; it choked my bagless vacuum in under a minute. I needed a sturdy, no-frills, bagged vacuum like the Montgomery Ward upright I used for over 20 years before it died.
This model was almost identical, and now that I've had it for a few weeks, I'm happy as a clam. It has an old-fashioned rotating brush/beater roller, 5 carpet height adjustments, great suction for 5 amps, and comes pre-fitted with a humongous disposable liner bag (type F&G), plus a spare belt for the roller. Some parts that used to be steel have been replaced with thick plastic, but it seems plenty sturdy, and it's much lighter to maneuver and carry than my old all-steel model. The on/off button and lock/unlock for the handle are both on the base, so they're foot controls; carpet height is adjusted by a dial on the front of the base. The long cord (20 feet or so) doesn't retract, you just wind it over hooks on the handle. The spring-attached fabric bag has a full-length zipper, inside which the disposable bag (which fills the cover from end to end) slides on with another spring. Quick, simple.
One pass with this puppy picked up enough carpet fluff missed by the bagless to knit a throw rug, but there's still plenty of room left for future dirt. It's also a lot less noisy than my smaller bagless. The only qualm I had in buying this was the lack of attachments for cleaning upholstery & suchlike, but I found an inexpensive accessory kit made for it (crevice tool, round dust brush, upholstery brush, extension tubes, looooong flexible hose) right here on Amazon: the "Electrolux Home Care 60E 6-Piece Deluxe Tool Set," so my joy is complete.
Though the image on this page looks rather green, the vacuum is actually jet black, and the bag is a black-white-red random print. It comes in a flat box, minor assembly required. Highly recommended for those who remember how good the old vacuums were, don't want to spend a fortune just to clean their carpets, or are into retro styling.

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This traditional upright is a proven design, perfect for cleaning carpets in your home, and weighs only 11 lb. Remove all the dirt and debris from your carpets with the 5A motor and soft style bag. Lightweight. 4 position carpet height adjustment. Large c

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