I just got this vacuum today and I am impressed. This vacuum checks so many boxes for me.
1 - It's lightweight and has a bag! I hate, HATE, hate bag-less vacuums, and this is one of only a few lightweights that has a disposable dirt bag.
2 - Really good strong suction.
3 - Able to turn off the rotating floor brush independently of the rest of the machine. This means that the roller does not need to spin while using attachments.
4 - Nice long cord. I can plug it in once and reach every corner if I plug into a centrally located receptacle.
5 - The floor head had no problems picking up small stuff. The rotating brushes did the job.
6 - No problems with round stuff. The head rolled right over an old ibuprofen tablet and picked it up on the first pass.
7 - It picked up a penny and sucked it into the bag. It did not jam in the brush, and did not make any clanking sounds. It got sucked up easilly with no possibility of machine damage.
8 - It grabbed a slipper, unintentionally this time. It jammed the brush, and the brush motor stopped instantly because of it, and would not start up again until the obstruction was cleared and powered off. Nice!
9 - Light enough that I can use the upright machine on my stairs.
10 - Easy to roll around and swivel on both hardwood floors and carpets.
11 - I like the "no-lift-away" Who needs that? On this one, just turn off the floor brush and lock it in the upright position. You can carry it around like a lift away, and the floor head doubles as a sturdy base. Nice!
12 - Easy to switch from floor mode to hose/attachment mode.
13 - Positively No dust. Everything that gets sucked in stays in the bag. I see no flying dust particles in the sunlight.
14 - Good suction when using the wand and tools. It got everything near my baseboards.
15 - The floor head does NOT have a height adjustment. I consider this to be a good thing. I have found that most vacuums that have a height adjustment just don't last. The adjustment always seem to be prone to breaking.
So, it is near perfect and has some minor flaws that I think I can live with. Here they are.
1 - The spinning handheld brush head did not work well for me. Tried to use it to vacuum carpeted stairs, but the brush stops moving when it comes in contact with the carpet, and the suction is not a strong. Maybe it takes a more delicate touch, but I'd rather just pick up and use the floor head on the stairs
2 - I was hoping that it would be flat enough to get under the beds, but the clearance is not there. The tank is very bulbous and requires at least 10 inches off the floor when lying flat. I have only one bed that it can go under. This really is my only big complaint and the one thing that I wish it did better. Why did they make this so narrow side to side, and so wide front to back? If they only designed the tank to be wide side to side, it would fit under so many more places.
4 - The wand is short and did not come with an extension. Don't plan to stand up straight to use it. It can be a bit hard on the back - I had to bend over to use the crevice tool to get where the carpet meets the baseboards, and I'm already less than an average height. I think you need to be super short (like under 5ft) to use it without bending over. And if your ceilings are more than 8ft, the wand will not be long enough to reach those either.
5 - The attachments fall off while the vacuum is in use. Ho-hum. Not any different than any other vacuum. Seems these are good only for keeping the tools with the vacuum while it is in the closet. If I need to, it is better to put the crevice tool in my back pocket.
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Whole Home CleanRemoves ground-in dirt from carpets and powerfully cleans hard floors, stairs, and more |
No Touch Bag TechnologyNo need to touch dirty dust cup or bag again. Hands-free operation and self-sealing bags keep your home environment clean. |
Above Floor CleaningWand detaches for an extended reach and floor-to ceiling clean |
Only 12 Pounds!Lightweight design is perfect for above floor cleaning or carrying up and down stairs |
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Flawless Floor TransitionsA bare-floor button shuts off the rotating agitator while maintaining airflow and full suction on hard surfaces for a total clean |
Powerful 2-Motor SystemCombination of 2 motors provides effectives brush rotation and powerful suction for deep cleaning |
3-in-1 Combination ToolVersatile tool is a dusting brush, crevice tool or upholostery brush for a thorough clean |
Pet Friendly DesignPet HandiMate is a quick and effective tool for pet hair pickup and stairs cleaning |
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Swivel SteeringAt only 12 pounds, and with LED headlights, this lightweight and maneuverable vac leaves dirt nowhere to hide |
Bag Fill IndicatorLets you know when the bag is ready to be replaced |
Power Flow TechnologyDouble-wall design keeps air flowing to maintain powerful suction as the bag fills |
Accessory ToolsFunctional attachments are stored on the unit for easy access and storage plus four replacement HEPA bags |
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| Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Ships within 24 Hours from New Hampshire |
| power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| hose length | 6 feet | 10 feet | 10 feet | — | — | 15 feet |
| special feature | No Touch Bag Technology,HEPA Filtration, Bag Fill Indication, PowerFlow Bag Chamber | Bagless, Lightweight, HEPA | Bagless, Headlight, Lightweight, HEPA | Bagged Upright Vacuum Lightweight Cleaner 2-Motor Power Suction with HEPA Filtration, LED Headlight for Pet Hair, Carpet and Hardwood Floor | Lift-Up Design, HEPA, Lightweight, Corded, No-Touch Bag | bagged, HEPA |
| surface suggestion | Carpet | Hard Floor, Carpet, Stairs | Upholstery, Carpet, All floors, Hard Floor, Hardwoods | Carpet & Hard Floor | Carpet, Hard floor,Pet hair | Carpet, Hard Floor, Upholestry, Upholstery, All floors, Hardwoods |
| capacity | 12 pounds | 2 liters | 2 liters | 2.6 liters | 14 pounds | 2.9 liters |
| motor horsepower | 175 | 200 | 200 | — | 200 | — |
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I really like this vacuum cleaner. It keeps dirt enclosed and I vacuum up cat litter every day. My old vacuum spit it all over.It is a little small, and swivels a little too easily on floors, but all in all I still like it.I like that it has a bag and also has an indicator which tells you when the bag is full. There is also a switch for flooring and carpet, rather than having to adjust the level yourself with a dial.Overall I would buy again.
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