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I love this vaccum. I've had it for a month now and I vaccumed with my old one first and then went over the carpet again with this one. What a difference. I did not realize all of the dirt, dust, and hair my old one was leaving behind. I would recommend this model to everyone.
What's great about it: Really does a great job picking up pet hair and dander.
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from Doylestown, PA
We bought it for $149, and if I had tried this on a trial basis, even if it were $1,200 I would have bought it. It is AMAZING: For the first time, I feel like my carpets are really clean. And for the first time, I am realizing how much less I settled for (and we had an Oreck). The attachments for upholstery really work on pet hair (and in the car!). I can’t compare it to the others for noise, but wouldn’t say it is quiet (who cares; it gets the carpets clean!!) and when you have the pet hair catcher down it acts like a lint brush (and then the vacuum sucks the hair off it) so you have to push firmly. (Again, well worth it to get the carpets so clean). Just as an aside, it went together easily and seems to be well made for the long haul. And for $149, even it isn’t, I’d buy another if this one fails. Whoever designed this vacuum had pets, that is for sure! My thanks to Bissell!!!
What's great about it: everything about it. Best pro: really cleans pet hair
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from Reading, PA
This vacuum does clean well, but trying to empty the canister is a challenge. It generates static electricity in the cyclone so the fur always gets all over the place when you empty it. You must exercise caution when putting the canister back into place. Very easy to not get it lined up properly. Then, you get a bad seal (and little suction). Power cord placed oddly. Should be higher. Good vacuum overall. Does pick up well. Should hire new engineers for the next model. Perhaps they could test it before it went to production.
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from Columbia, SC
Isn't it great when you buy a product and it works as advertised right out of the box? This is one such product. I had read the reviews at the Best Buy site and was impressed by the uniformity of the comments. My experience parallels that of the otherd, i.e. several containers of dirt, hair, etc. removed on the first vacuuming. My carpet looks even better than it did the last time it was professionally cleaned. It seems thicker and more "cushioner". The vacuum is a little heavy for me to lug upstairs (I'm 66 y/o), but is worth the effort. I highly recommend this vacuum.
What's great about it: Suction, cleaning ability
What's not so great: Weight, also I could have got by with a slightly shorter cord
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from Eagan, MN
This is an incredible buy. I can't believe that anyone did not think about this before. We have 2 beagles and they shed quite a bit all over our black couches and leave white hairs all over. I would spend 30-40 min trying to get the hair off the couch with no luck. This vacuum cleaner is definately worth the money, and the attachments are worth their weight in gold. The little vacuum brush works well, but the pet contour attachment works wonders on our micro fiber couch. If you need a solid reliable vacuum, this is the one for you.
What's great about it: Suction Power, Tool & Attachments, HEPA Filter
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from Calera, AL
I am a vacuum person. My wife and I own 6 different vacuums. This one was the least expensive, and possibly the best. I kept reading the reviews and finally decided to see for myself. We have two dogs that shed a lot. It is nice to have a vacuum that is powerful enough to lift up all of the hair and any dust or dander in the carpet. The power brush is amazing. Our furniture looks like new. Also, the soft contour brush has many uses....Try brushing your dog with it. Our labrador loves it. Why spend $500.00 when you only need to spend $149.00.
What's great about it: Suction, tools, cord length
What's not so great: A little Heavy and a little loud
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from Midwest
FINALLY and THANK GOODNESS!! I am breathing a HUGE sigh of relief after purchasing this vacuum. We are the proud parents of a gorgeous--but extremely furry-- golden retriever. I went through two or three cheap vacuums (they just couldn't keep up with the dog hair) before I finally bought an Oreck based on a recommendation from another golden-owner. I can't believe they charge $350 for one of those things! It just NEVER did the job right. It didn't even have a pile-height adjuster! I absolutely HATED vacuuming and had to turn the Oreck over every few minutes to cut all the hair out of the brush (not to mention how many times I had to replace the belt and brush because it melted under the strain). I hemmed and hawed over purchasing a new vacuum but felt I couldn't justify spending the money--I supposedly had the best vacuum on the market so surely, no other vacuum would work and I would forever battle dog hair. I started researching vacuums this fall and this one really caught my eye but I was worried about the price being representative of performance. I waited and waited, reading all the new reviews as they were posted onto this site (and others). Finally, I took my tax return and purchased the vacuum. Even as I paid for my purchase and left the store, I was still worried it was too good to be true (just like my Oreck). I CANNOT recommend this vacuum enough. It's incredible how much dirt and dog hair it sucks up! I can't believe how much dirt and fur the Oreck was leaving behind. My husband put it together and then followed me around in awe while I vacuumed. We were both absolutely AMAZED. I think this vacuum picked up more dirt and fur in it's first use than the Oreck did over the four years I suffered with it. My husband's favorite part was that it revived the carpet and you could actually see that I had vacuumed. Our bedroom, which has extremely low-pile carpet, bested the Oreck every time, so much so that I just plain stopped vacuuming in there. This vacuum picked up every trace of dog hair! It's also very easy to clean the vacuum itself--which I needed to do after it's first use picking up everything the Oreck left behind. I wish I had taken pictures of the before-and-afters, and all the debris that ended up in the garbage can! Is it possible to love a vacuum too much? I went ahead and purchased the $20 4-year performance plan through Best Buy, just in case it IS too good to be true. But even if it is, the few times I've used it have been worth it! We talk about getting another dog, but everytime I vacuumed, I wondered if I could deal with it. Now, it's safe to say we will be adding another canine member to our family very soon! As for the Oreck? It's going in the garage sale this spring!
What's great about it: Absolutely picks up pet hair and dirt--you'll be amazed and grossed out at the same time!
What's not so great: Might be a little bulky for some, brush doesn't have a shut-off option
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