Upright Vacuums Reviews

This is a very convenient, easy to use vacuum for quick clean-ups. Works very well on hardwood, lino, and tight carpet, but lacks the power to deal with anything but surface items on regular carpet. Compared to small Eureka I tried earlier it is much quieter and without a shrill whine. I've found the cord length adequate for rooms to 15 x 24. Recommend to anyone looking for this type of vacuum.

So far so good. I have used my vacuum a few times and it is at least good enough to replace my old Hoover upright. For $50, that's a deal.

Great tool! Just moved into house with lots of hardwood and ceramic tile and a couple of kittys. Light weight, easy to maneuver, no battery to charge, easy to clean. Also works well on my area rugs. Just what I was looking for to get away from the heavy vacuum.

This is great for cleaning in a hurry. Works well on bare floors and heavy wool rugs.
Wish the dirt container held more so I wouldn't have to empty it so often. However, this is a minor inconvenience.
Don't know how I lived without it.

I have mostly tile and hardwood floors in my house and this sweeper has been a life saver. I no longer have to bring out the broom and dust pan everyday. I just use my Shark sweeper. It excellent on my tile and hardwood floors. It also works great in the areas were I have carpet. It is very nice to just pull out the clear bin on the side and dump everything that I picks up. I know longer have to fight with the dust pan.

Ilike my new vacuum a lot. I am still learning how to use it. The only problem I have is the knob that raises & lowers for rugs or bare floors is almost impossible to turn. I don't know if there is a trick or not to turning this knob, but if there is please let me know. Otherwise, ease of use and suction power is wonderful.

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....

I really like this vacuum. It is so easy to use and the detachable canister makes cleaning stairs a breeze. It has great suction. I have one rug that is so hard to clean, cat hair just seems to attch to it like a magnet and it never really comes off. My old Hoover fold away was a joke you had to go over this rug 20 times and it still never really got it all up. But this one got it all up in one try! I am so happy b/c that Hoover has the worst suction! It is nice to get the job done in half the time AND have a much better result.

We have two cats who often have trouble keeping their food down and thus the need for a carpet cleaner. We have tried everything short of hauling out the full size carpet cleaner everytime. We bought the spotbot and are thrilled with the results! Occasionally there is a spot it can't get out completely, but I've found if you use some Oxyclean diluted in water first the spots are gone!!! We've had the machine for 6 months and probably use it at least once a week. So far so good!!!!

It's the real deal. We have very lightly-colored off-white carpet that is only a year old. While hosting a party a full glass of red wine was spilled in the middle of the room. We thought our carpet was ruined! Our neighbor ran over and got his Bissell Spot Bot and our carpet is now perfectly clean. The entire stain was lifted using OxyGen2 and the Spot Bot. It was amazing! We have been able to use the SpotBot on other stains with great results. Hope you have the same success we did. I am on Amazon to buy one for myself.

I have had the spotbot for at least 6 months now and this machine is perfect for our house hold. We live in Oklahoma and have light colored carpet with red dirt which is even a problem for my upright carpet cleaner, but since I got the spotbot I don't even use my big bulky cleaner. It does a much better job on red dirt even with just hot water. I don't have to use the soap for most spots, even cat stains and smells come out rather easy with just hot water in my spotbot. I love that I am no longer using chemicals on my floor all the time. If I have a tough stain I do use the oxygen cleaner and the Bissell soap which work together great for those set in stains.

It does whatever it advertises. Its definitely a good buy. We had a Dyson before and it is defintinely better and also its less then half the price.

I needed an upright I could carry up and down stairs without further damaging my bad shoulder, and I didn't want to sacrifice suction. I've been nothing but impressed with what this vacuum picks up, and I can pick it up. I take the detachable cannister upstairs while vacuuming the stairs and then run down for the light-weight upright housing when I need it. Emptying the large dirt collection container is easy and it's rewarding to know how much cleaner the house must be after what's been thrown away. The filters are easy to clean. I highly recommend the "deluxe" version which comes with a second set of filters to pop in while the first is drying. Also, the bare floor tool really does do edges well. Down side, the hose and wand could be a little longer. I'd buy it again, though, I'm very happy with my decision.

This is an excellent vacuum! It sucks up dog and cat hair with no problem. It's also very quiet. I'm very satisfied with my purchase.

If you want your wife mad at you buy this vacumn. A total waste of money and time!!! Poor suction, air filter is clogging constantly, filthy when you have to empty it, shuts down when it picked up a small piece of paper, have to unplug for 30 minutes. They lost their marbles when they designed this vacumn!Could not even give this THING one star, it is that bad!!!!

I bought this vacuum strictly for the basement(where our Home Theatre is set up). It was a pain in the *ss carrying our canister up and down all the time, so I happened upon this cleaner on sale at Home Depot for a mere $70.00... I was initially skeptical at first, I mean a $70 vacuum? However, I purchased it anyway, knowing that I would be able to return it if I wasn't happy. The setup and assembly was fairly quick. The instructions were easy to follow and featured step-by-step illustrations. When I had everything ready to go, I decided to give it a "test run", and I was impressed. I was amazed at the junk our Sears Canister was leaving behind, as I watched the cat hair and dust swirling around in the collection bin. My only complaint-and this is common with bagless vacs in general-is that you MUST clean the filter off after every use, otherwise they tend to plug up and overheat the motor. This is especially true if you have multiple pets, or longhaired cats. In conclusion, this is a good machine. Strong suction too. The attachments include an extension wand for above floor cleaning, crevice tool, and dusting brush. The dustbin simply snaps off in a jiffy, and the filter is washable/replaceable. This is what I like to refer to as a "second vac", when you simply want a machine on another level in your home, without having to lug your main vacuum all over the place. I've owned it for about 5 months now, and so far, no complaints. Just keep it clean and you'll be set. Also, pay no attention to that one review below. This is obviously referring to a totally separate model. I'm happy.

I love this machine. Just turn it on and go. It automatically adjust to each floor including wood and ceramic. I have noticed an improvement in my hallway carpet. Either this is a good machine or my Kurby is a piece of crap. (just had it reconditioned)
The only thing I don't like is the cord length. But my house is 100 feet long so I am probably the exception.

This is my second Panasonic upright because I hate manually rewinding the cord. This vacuum has a powerful motor, long cord, is lightweight, has on-board tools, a stair handle in front and the top of handle isn't too high for a short person. They say that most upright manufacturers don't make the cord reel because they break, but my previous one lasted 7 years with no problem. The only thing about these Panasonics is that they tip over easily when you're using the wand.

We've had this vacuum for less than a year and it has broken 3 times. The belt seems to be the problem. Sometimes the budget buy is not worth the frustration.

I have to say, I dont understand the complaints I'm seeing regarding this one. If you read the owners manual, it clearly states the maintainence involved. Now..the ones the broke on day 3? Bad Batch? Mine is almost a year old. I clean it regularly, changed the belt once, works PERFECTLY.

This vacuum was for my mom who, when her old canister vacuum broke down, thought you had to go to a vacuum store such as Kirby, etc to get something decent. When I found out she ended up paying over $300.00 for one such vacuume, (and she is a senior on a limited budget!), I told her to take it back, and I will help her find a good one for only a fraction of the cost. I did a lot of research on vacuum ratings, and found out this one has a high rating. When you weight the great price, ratings and the fact you get FREE shipping, it was a no-brainer! Well, mom loves it, says the suction is excellent, and is easy for her to assemble and use. She could not believe you get get such a good vacuum for such a low price, and has now entrusted me to order additional items as she needs them via the net. Mom gives this vac an A+

This belt was out of stock everywhere, including Amazon. Then Amazon finally got some in, before anyone else, and they have a lower price. So now Amazon is the source for appliance parts. I feel sorry for the vaccuum and sewing machine shop down the street, but I went there first and he didn't have it.

I had a Dyson prior to this and while it did a good job at suction the agitator did not handle carpet well and the plastic cracked easily.

As for this unit:
Pros
- Light and quiet
- Excellent at cleaning. Dirt sensor works VERY well.
- Compact storage
- Tools are easily accessible
- Long cord
- Nozzle is very adjustable when removed from the base
Cons
- The filter inside requires removing it to clean properly. Emptying it without getting your hands dirty is rarely feasible.
- Removing the nozzle from the base is easy, but the hose is short and it's easy to tip the base unit over unless you carry it around while you spot clean.
- A separate handle on the base unit is supposedly meant to carry it around...the main handle is never to be used to lift the vacuum (say to get it up steps or around a place it wont fit).
- The tools themselves are a bit chintzy and sometimes fall out of the unit during use.