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Customer Reviews for LG Kompressor PetCare Plus HEPA Bagless Canister Vacuum - Riviera Blue

LG Kompressor PetCare Plus HEPA Bagless Canister Vacuum - Riviera Blue

Model: LCV900B
SKU: 2051034
UPC: 048231317351
This canister vacuum features 9.5 amps of power and a telescoping wand attachment so you can thoroughly clean your bare floors and carpets. DualForce suction lets you capture dust and debris over a wide surface area.
Average Customer Rating:
4.333 out of 5
4.3
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5
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83% of customers would recommend this product to a friend 
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15 out of 18
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Customer Reviews for LG Kompressor PetCare Plus HEPA Bagless Canister Vacuum - Riviera Blue
Review 1 for LG Kompressor PetCare Plus HEPA Bagless Canister Vacuum - Riviera Blue

I just love this vacuum....

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: JimmyB007
from Chicago, IL
on 05/20/2012
What's great about it: Great power and ease of use
What's not so great: design of the attachment holder
I just love this vacuum, its so easy to use and has great power. I use to have a Dyson but I love this one even better. I like how easy it is to empty and clean. I'm not crazy about where they put the attachement for the floor cleaning but oh well I get use to it. They should have put it directly in the back instead of the side. Other then that I just love it.
This product is or has... Enough suction that a single-pass does the job, Easy to carry, A light canister, A great pet hair picker upper, Useful tools
About me... Brand conscious, All about design
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 2 for LG Kompressor PetCare Plus HEPA Bagless Canister Vacuum - Riviera Blue

Great Vacuum

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Yomar
from West Haven, CT
on 03/09/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Easy to empty
What's not so great: Nothing
This is my first bagless vacuum and I love it. I have cats and a dog and this really picks up the hair. Because of pet hair and dander, there was an oder in the bag of my old vac that made the room you were cleaning smell. I no longer have that problem. It works well on my hardwood floors and really cleans my area rugs. The way it compresses the dirt to one side makes emptying clean and easy.
This product is or has... Enough suction that a single-pass does the job, Easy to carry, A light canister, Convenient to store, A great pet hair picker upper, Useful tools
About me... Pet owner
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 3 for LG Kompressor PetCare Plus HEPA Bagless Canister Vacuum - Riviera Blue

This vac is a BEAST!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: BullDawg308
from Athens, GA
on 02/17/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Brush head, suction, and noise level
What's not so great: N/A
I read the reviews online and it beat out the Dyson so I was sold. I was going to order online but went to check it out at my local store and they had an open box/display model for a steal. I brought it home and my wife was skeptical till she turned it on. She is a clean freak and when she cranked it up, she was in love. The brush head is the most powerful we've ever had, the suction is massive, and it's relatively quiet. What more could you ask for?
This product is or has... Enough suction that a single-pass does the job, Easy to carry, A light canister, Convenient to store, A great pet hair picker upper, Useful tools
About me... Big Family, Pet owner
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 4 for LG Kompressor PetCare Plus HEPA Bagless Canister Vacuum - Riviera Blue

Disappointed

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: NBow
from Boston, MA
on 02/01/2012
I reviewed this vacuum extensively online, through Amazon and Best Buy, etc. and was excited thinking I had found the perfect vacuum to accommodate my multi-pet household. Sadly, it did not work at all. The adjustment for the beater/brush bar did not work (it's made out of cheap plastic on the actual attachment that you push with your foot), the attachment is too large to fit under most low furniture or heating ducts, and it did not pick up anything on our area rugs.
We have all hard wood floors and two area rugs...it barely picked things up on the hard woods, and spit and pushed around any debris such as cat litter or bird seed, and on the area rugs it was almost impossible to move due to the suction and inability to adjust the height of the beater bar..and did not pick up any cat fur. I had to return this vacuum an instead purchased a cheap $90 Eureka canister that works great in comparison through Amazon.
About me... Pet owner
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-8points
1out of 10found this review helpful.
Review 5 for LG Kompressor PetCare Plus HEPA Bagless Canister Vacuum - Riviera Blue

This Vacuum is excellent for Carpet and Pet Hair

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: AngloAmerican
from Oklahoma City, OK
on 01/25/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Excellent vacuuming ability
What's not so great: If anything, wheels could be rubber or more like luggage wheels
I am really impressed with the ability of this model to vacuum the carpet as well as pick up the dog hair quickly.
Very impressed.
This product is or has... Enough suction that a single-pass does the job, Convenient to store, A great pet hair picker upper
About me... Pet owner, All about design
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 6 for LG Kompressor PetCare Plus HEPA Bagless Canister Vacuum - Riviera Blue

Good for pet Owners

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: john345678
from GA
on 01/07/2012
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Very good on picking up pet hair. Like the canister emptying system, simple and easy.
What's not so great: none
The suction on this vac is great, picks up pet hair. The system is easy to clean and empty.
This product is or has... Enough suction that a single-pass does the job, Easy to carry, A light canister, Convenient to store, A great pet hair picker upper, Useful tools
About me... Pet owner
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 7 for LG Kompressor PetCare Plus HEPA Bagless Canister Vacuum - Riviera Blue

I really am glad for the ease of emptying this one

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: 1stan
from Phoenix, AZ
on 12/27/2011
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Because it compacts the dust when I empty it the dust falls down it does not go flying up into the air
What's not so great: tools require adaptor and don't like the dust brush it's a furniture brush
I wish it had a traditional dusting brush that you could use on the tops of books and on shelving.
Also I think the difference in the two speeds is too different. The high speed really gets up the dirt and pulls lots of carpet fibers with it. It's also too strong for rugs, but the low speed I feel is too gentle I don't see as much dirt in the canister.
Love the telescoping wand I can stand up straight and vacuum.
This product is or has... Easy to carry, A light canister, Convenient to store, easy to keep it clean, telescoping wand, no dust smell in the house when done
About me... allergic to housedust proved at allergist
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 8 for LG Kompressor PetCare Plus HEPA Bagless Canister Vacuum - Riviera Blue

Great Mid-Level Vacuum

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: azoflyer
from Atlanta, GA
on 10/06/2011
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Easy to use, quiet, easy to clean, well-designed, etc...
What's not so great: Short crevice tool, possible parts/service availability
I purchased this vacuum as a gift for my partner. Immediately upon unboxing it, its first task was cleaning a rental property that litterally had not been vacuumed in 4 years. The carpet pile was lifeless and matted. Additionally, carpet freshener had apparently been used on the floor w/o being vacuumed up.
This vacuum delivered an impressive performance. Not only did the dust cup fill with powder from the carpet fresh, the machine pulled out massive amounts of dirt, dust and lint. This task did require frequent emptying of the dust cup simply becasue the powder was not compressable. Additionally, the beater bar combed the nap of the carpet back to life and left beautiful vacuum lines.
Dispelling information in other reviews:
1. Although the carpet head does not have a locking handle, there are slots in the canister motor that you can insert the carpet head into. These slots give you two options for storage of the unit.
2. "This vacuum loses suction over time." This reviewer owned this vacuum for only a very short time before this judgement was passed. While this vacuum will likely fall victim to that problem...so does the much-praised Dyson. If one does their homework, they will find that the Dyson relies heavily on many gaskets to seal the air path, and on plastic flex hoses between the head and the canister. If any one of these parts fails, the machine loses suction in part...if not altogether.
3. "The vacuum only has 2 tools. " The vacuum has a crevice tool, a dusting brush, an upolstery tool, and a bare floor tool. The dusting brush and upolstery tool are a combo tool (the brush is removable). The crevice tool and combo tool are stored onboard, and the bare floor tool is completely separate.
Pros:
1. This vacuum is easy to use, quiet, easy to clean, and well-designed.
2. Filters and parts are easy to remove and clean.
3. Dust cup is easy to empty.
4. The swivel connector on the carpet head makes the head behave in much the same way as the Dyson Ball. If you turn your wrist, the vacuum head will track toward that direction.
Cons:
1. The crevice tool is a bit short...especially if you plan to use this vacuum to detail a car.
2. LG seems fairly new in the vacuum market, so I am unsure of the availability of replacement parts or any required service
Bottom line: For my money, this is a worthy choice. It outperforms the Dyson Ball in almost every way. (Especially considering the Ball could not even make it under a raised queen bed.) The ease of use and the thoughtful design are most intuitive and require only a minimal learning curve...unlike the Ball.
This product is or has... Easy to carry, A light canister, Convenient to store, Useful tools
About me... All about design, rental household cleaning tasks
I would recommend this to a friend!
+32points
32out of 32found this review helpful.
Review 9 for LG Kompressor PetCare Plus HEPA Bagless Canister Vacuum - Riviera Blue

Easy Canister

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Toimi
from Duluth, MN
on 10/05/2011
What's great about it: it is a canister
What's not so great: can't think of anything
I always had a canister but thought I'd try an upright. I bought he hotest on the market at present. Did not like the upright. I went online and saw the LG - went to Best Buy, they had what I wanted. They brought up the reviews on their computer and that convinced me to purchase the LG. I love it - it actually seems to self-propel. Very satisfied with the product and the price.
This product is or has... Easy to carry, A light canister, Convenient to store, Useful tools
I would recommend this to a friend!
+6points
6out of 6found this review helpful.
Review 10 for LG Kompressor PetCare Plus HEPA Bagless Canister Vacuum - Riviera Blue

Good for a Canister Vacuum

Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: MrCleanAlmost
from DFW
on 09/29/2011
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Performance
4.0 out of 5
4.0
This probably is the best canister vacuum that I've used.
There was one very annoying feature that made me return this vacuum. The power-head does not "lock" in the upright position like other canister vacuums and therefore, it will not stand up on it's own. You have to lay it flat on the floor or prop it against the wall if you want it to stand up.
BTW, I returned it for the LG upright which removed "tons" of dirt the canister had missed. I like the idea of a canister but I must say that the upright performs better and is less expensive.
This product is or has... Easy to carry, Useful tools
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+1point
6out of 11found this review helpful.
Review 11 for LG Kompressor PetCare Plus HEPA Bagless Canister Vacuum - Riviera Blue

Excellent Machine

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Dalee
from Tampa, FL
on 09/16/2011
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Light weight
What's not so great: N/A
The easy of use and power that this machine provides is excellent. Storage is easy as the parts snap apart very easily. Emptying the refuse container is also very simple. The beater-bar attachment is very useful on rugs (our home is tile/hardwoods). The attachment are easy to use and also stored on the machine, so they are always handy. I am very happy that I purchased this unit, especially since it cost less and from what I have read and been told as good as a Dyson.
This product is or has... Enough suction that a single-pass does the job, Easy to carry, A light canister, Convenient to store, A great pet hair picker upper, Useful tools
About me... Pet owner, Brand conscious, All about design
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 12 for LG Kompressor PetCare Plus HEPA Bagless Canister Vacuum - Riviera Blue

Very impressed with this machine!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Trigam
from Tucson, AZ
on 09/16/2011
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Quiet, lots of power, convenient and easy to use.
What's not so great: Only two attachments included.
I've been using a Kirby upright since 1987, which I bought new. When I used the hose attachment the vacuum fell over all the time, it didn't "trail" very good. Just like all bag type cleaners of it's age it put a lot of dust back in the air. It did a great job but I finally got tired of the inconvenience.
I'm most impressed with how quiet the LG vacuum is. In fact, the air rushing into the hose and attachments is louder than the motor!
The controls are very easy to get to as they are located on the grip. The button to turn on/off the motor driven beater bar between carpet and hard floors is a very nice feature. The first time I used the beater bar on a small rug (which was sitting on hardwood flooring) the rug shot out from under the head assembly, no joke! (Speaking of beater bars, don't waste your money on the vacuums with air driven heads, they are weak and stop if not adjusted perfectly). The controls also include a lower power setting to use with the crevice tool or when just getting dust bunnies off the floor.
My old Kirby came with so many attachments I didn't use them all. The LG is just the opposite, it only comes with two. They are useful but I will miss having a bigger selection.
The power cord reel is nice but you have to hold the unit while pulling the cord out. Be careful when reeling the cord back into the unit as it will whip around.
This product is or has... Enough suction that a single-pass does the job, Easy to carry, Convenient to store, Useful tools
About me... Brand conscious, All about design
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 13 for LG Kompressor PetCare Plus HEPA Bagless Canister Vacuum - Riviera Blue

surprised

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: lamala
from bethesda,md
on 09/06/2011
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
I bought this vacuum on labor day weekend and it was on sale so it was not as bad as I thought it would be. I had my price but I went a little over, but have no regrets because I like this vacuum for so many reasons, the big sacking sactions and it`s what is really cool about this vacuum is that you can set up the sound of it from high to low and the low sound is quiet and it sounds good. And it don`t over heat within 30min and that`s good. Even the bag don`t fill up fast because it has this cool thing that it compress the dirt inside :) It`s not too heavy and it looks even good :)
I would recommend this vacuum to everyone and you will not by sorry for the money. Enjoy
This product is or has... Easy to carry, A great pet hair picker upper, not too heavy
About me... Brand conscious
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
2out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 14 for LG Kompressor PetCare Plus HEPA Bagless Canister Vacuum - Riviera Blue

Great vacuum

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: mrsrae70
from austin, tx
on 08/31/2011
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Great suction, large dirt cup
What's not so great: weight, price
Looked ALL over for a canister vac...finally found MORE than anyone else had, at Best Buy!
Experience with bagless uprights losing suction made me wary, but... the LG name has yet to disappoint me, and the price was more than I was used to spending [the thinking, "You get what you pay for",...right?]. I was lucky to have found it on sale for nearly $100 off the regular price.
Features I LOVE:
It rolls extremely well.
It has a large dirt cup that is easy to empty.
Indicator light tells when the dirt cup is full [I haven't tried to push it to max, yet...I had gotten used to emptying the cup frequently, with other bagless vacs].
It comes with an extra, washable filter.
The long cord is self-retracting.
The vacuum wand length is very easily adjusted.
The buttons are on the handle, instead of the base; easily goes from carpet to bare floor, back to carpet.
The five-year warranty! Good luck finding that on many other vacs! I just hope I never need it.
The suction on this vacuum was nothing short of amazing! I have lots of dog hair to deal with, and this vacuum got so much more than I was used to seeing in my old vac; additionally, it pulled the nap of the carpet up so well, that it looked and felt almost like new carpet!
Less happy with:
It's a little heavier than some others, but I attribute that to its sturdy-feeling body, and powerful motor. I would not want to carry it a lot, such as you might for use on stairs.
The handle does not have a 'locked' upright position. You have to lean it against something, or lay it down.
The placement of the holder for the extra vacuum head attachment makes it awkward to keep it with the machine. If you don't use it often, it's better to leave it off.
I've used it about 5-6 times, so far. It is easy to use, and I am VERY impressed with it each time I use it.
This product is or has... Enough suction that a single-pass does the job, A great pet hair picker upper
About me... Pet owner, Brand conscious
I would recommend this to a friend!
+8points
8out of 8found this review helpful.
Review 15 for LG Kompressor PetCare Plus HEPA Bagless Canister Vacuum - Riviera Blue

nice vac

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: mommunch
from mentor, oh
on 08/10/2011
Value for Price
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Performance
4.0 out of 5
4.0
good vacuum when first bought. Looses suction with age, but still does a pretty good job compared to others. Easy to take apart and clean. Does pick up pet hair very nicely.
This product is or has... Easy to carry, Convenient to store
About me... Pet owner
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
2out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 16 for LG Kompressor PetCare Plus HEPA Bagless Canister Vacuum - Riviera Blue

PICKS UP WHAT DYSON LEFT BEHIND

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: SueZooM
from LIttleton CO
on 08/07/2011
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: ACTUALLY WORKS
I own Dyson Animal & Ball - just vac with my "ball" went over with this new LG canister & all I can say is OMG. Granted the Dyson got the hair BUT I pulled out a TON of carpet fresh that had been apparently buried in the carpet fiber. Both my husband & I couldn't even believe it. He loves his old Electrolux & really liked my Dyson but this is hands down, great. I always use an upright so this does take getting used to but I already am getting the hang after 2 tries. I have Golden, Husky, Lhasa & Himalyian cat + I babysit Boxer puppies x2 so my house gets "dust bunnies & hair critter" within hours of vacuuming so its a constant battle. I am now a BElLIEVER I have to empty my Dyson 3x just doing my upstairs thats how much hair but I did the whole upstairs & it didnt even fill up the "Kompactor which is what it does. It is the coolest thing, it packs down the fur/dust so you dont fill up so quick. At 1st I was kinda like this is small I'm gonna have to empty it every 5 minutes but it actually worked - I kid you not. I am now a Switch fan from Dyson to LG vacuums. Oh I didn't even mention how quiet it is, b/c that doesn't matter to me, but it is much quieter then my Dysons
This product is or has... Enough suction that a single-pass does the job, Easy to carry, A light canister, A great pet hair picker upper, Useful tools
About me... Pet owner
I would recommend this to a friend!
+16points
16out of 16found this review helpful.
Review 17 for LG Kompressor PetCare Plus HEPA Bagless Canister Vacuum - Riviera Blue

Surprised by its performance

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: myearhertz
from New York, NY
on 08/07/2011
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Suction, adjustable speed, adjustable height, easy canister dump, powered head
What's not so great: lack of spare parts, only replacable sponge filter. Old vac came with a full set
Bought Dyson DC 25 Animal at recent price drop due to all the rave reviews and input from friend, got it home, and was very dispointed. The Dyson upright had no adjustable carpet height feature, took too many steps to operate hose and crevice, and overall the body felt like it would break in under a year of use. Packed it up and returned to BB.
This time, hit the store early morning, around opening. Sales Rep Monique hooked me up with a bunch of options and allowed me to test them in the store with the hidden plug strip behind merchandise across the aisle. So it was on: Bissel Lift-Off Pet, Hoover Windtunnel Pet (up rights), Dyson Canistor, Hoover Wisper Canistor, and lastly, the LG.
Hoover Canistor was week, poor power-bar head. Didn't even need to test on dirt, shelf it.
Bissel and Hoover Uprights: Tie. The hoover has the retracking cord which is convient, however expected to break. Emptying the container was fanstatic, big plus over the Bissel. However they both pulled up dirt the same, and the Bissels attachments and hose are easier to use. I've had teh Bissel for over two years, and unfortunately the power bar motor went kaput 2 months past warranty.
Then, I figure since I was already prepared to layout for a good unit, and my wife was begging me for a canister since the uprights are just too heavy for her to manuver, Monique showed me the LG and the Dyson.
The Dyson was a joke. Terible relief valve to reduce suction. Air powered turbine head that requires manual adjustment for on, off. And just like the upright, way over priced.
Then I tried the LG. OMG. I thought I was no longer in Best Buy, and at some Luxury Appliance store of the 1950s. Quiet, controls right on the handle, adjustable hieght for the power head via toe button, adjustable speed/suction, packaged tools. Even though the specs call for a 9.5 Amp motor, I assure you it knocks away at the 12 Amp competition. So far its great, but the test will be how long it works. We only Vac once a week for a 1000 Sqft apartment. I only give the unit 4 stars because at 399 the performance is expected, but I have not used it long enough to be confident that it will hold up, lack of knowledge of LG making vacuums and their track record.
This product is or has... Enough suction that a single-pass does the job, Useful tools
I would recommend this to a friend!
+14points
14out of 14found this review helpful.
Review 18 for LG Kompressor PetCare Plus HEPA Bagless Canister Vacuum - Riviera Blue

remains to be seen...

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: ReadyToClean
from Dallas, TX
on 05/31/2011
Quality
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Performance
1.0 out of 5
1.0
What's not so great: didn't work!
I was super excited to finally make a decision about which vacuum to purchase. Brought the LG Canister home, put it together, plugged it in, ready to see its awesome abilities... and although the vacuum is very quiet and seems to have great suction, we cannot get the beater brush to work. So I guess we will box it up and return it tomorrow, and hopefully get a working model!
When I contacted customer support the unit is so new to them they didn't have any other recommendations than to return it or get it serviced...
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-17points
7out of 31found this review helpful.