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Simply put, this vacuum is great. Extra long power cord, many different height settings. The only problem is finding bags.

In the end I had to purchase this from another online retailer, but I still wanted to write a review because it deserves high praise!

It's very simple and efficient, and is pretty powerful for something so cheap. I've found it works really well - better than some of the more expensive cleaners I've used - and I'm really happy with it.

It's fairly light too, has a long power-cord, and the onboard tools make it a breeze to use. The filtration system is adequate and does the job well.

The only indication of its 'cheapness' is its rather plasticky construction - but so far mine has held out pretty well, and if I had to buy three of these in 10 years, it'd still work out cheaper than a lot of other manufacturer's products!

Oh - and to the reviewer who can't find bags - try your local BestBuy - they're [money]for 3 - or order online from the Bissell web site!

Quite simply, I really like this vacuum. This was an upgrade from an older model Singer vacuum containing only 6.8 amps & was barely able to suck up crumbs. The Bissell in this review has 12 amps and like the previous reviewers mentioned, is a powerful machine that really makes one's carpets look clean when finished. The extra long cord was an extra bonus. That and the fact that the tools attach to the vacuum & everything stores nice & tidily together. Excellent vacuum at a terrific price!

The price tag you're looking at is for the features and everyone seems to be giving this vacuum a high rating on it's power performance ONLY. You can find a vacuum with better features and equal power for cheaper.

PROS: 1) Good suction 2) Easy to empty 3) Three filters 4) Hasn't clogged and I've sucked up a bag of flour and have brand new carpet.

CONS: 1) IT'S HEAVY 2) It's very bulky 3) The hose is way too SHORT which really surprised me. I tried to pull it out to suck something up and it barely reached pass the vacuum. As heavy as the vacuum is you'd think they'd make the hose longer so you could reach the messes. Not to mention that it only comes with one extension (plus a brush and a crevice tool) 4) The duster is VERY IMPRACTICAL. It's what made me try this model and I never use it now. The first time I used it I knew I would never use it again. When you put the duster back into the holder it pushes the bristles back and throws the dust everywhere. It doesn't get an electrostatic charge (at least mine never did) so dust really doesn't stick to it very well. It just moves the dust around. You're better off with a good old fashion feather duster.

So to sum it all up, it's heavy and awkward to use, but it has excellent sucking power. Don't buy this for the features, you can find a vacuum with equal power for the same price (or lower) that has better features.

I own a 85lb German Shepherd that does a lot of shedding. I bought this vacuum based on some reviews written about it and can only reaffirm the positive comments on it. I opened the box and tried it right away and after 1 min I had to empty all the dog hair it had picked up. It works great and would recommend it to any pet owner that has problems with pet hair.

I have this vacuum in the Lite version {4388BT}. It picks up really well and I haven't had any problems. I've owned many brands of vacuums over the years and I compared them for many months before buying this one at [local store]. It could use a longer cord and hose. But, you can buy attachments, etc., if you look on-line. It may not be for heavy duty cleaning. For the [money] it cost it was a good value but is being discontinued.

After much on-line research, I purchased this machine. It is amazing. The first time I used it, the Bissell picked up so much dirt that you would have sworn my carpet had never been vacuumed before! It left my carpets looking great. However, I couldn't give it five stars because on my bare floor, it just blew the dirt around, so don't buy this machine if you have lots of bare floors.

I used this for about three hours yesterday and noticed a remarkable change taking place in my house - well it's a townhome actually, but I like to think of it as my home which I also sometimes call a house. I got a great deal on the rent and couldn't pass it up.

I had another Hoover that was 2 years old and caught of fire. I found this one for 69.99 and thought I would give it a try. It has a much better suction than my old Hoover. I did one small section of my bedroom (5 x 5) and filled the canister with dog hair and dust. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because you have to make sure the onboard hose is securely attached to the output hose on the vacuum itself to make sure you are getting the maximum suction. It is a little messy to empty, but I just dump it outside in a trash bag and I am done.

I have NEVER found a vacuum as great as this one at sucking up dog and cat hair. I have three pets, two of whom shed profusely, and this vacuum is awesome at sucking up hair! It keeps my apartment clean and dust-free. My only complaint is that the attachment tube isnt long enough, you have to keep moving the vacuum around to get to the spots you need to. Other than that, this vacuum is the best. It was a gift from my parents and is a wonderful investment. Hoover.com even makes it easy to replace filters or broken belts.

I think this product is good. It serves it's purpose and lasts a long time.

THIS BAG WILL CUT DOWN ON YOUR HOUSEWORK, SNEEZING AND ASTHMA ATTACKS (IF APPLICABLE.)IT DOES THIS BY CONTAINING THE MATERIAL THAT THE VACUUM PICKS UP INSTEAD OF BLOWING THE FINER PARTICLES AROUND YOUR HOUSE. THIS MATERIAL CAN BE DUST, DIRT, POLLEN, PET HAIR, FLEAS, TICKS, DUSTMITES AND THEIR SKIN AND FECES. SOUNDS GROSS I KNOW. THESE BAGS COMBINED WITH A GOOD QUALITY AIR FILTER ON THE A/C FURNACE HAS REDUCED DUSTING TO A MINIMUN. IT STILL COLLECTS AROUND THE TELEVISION! BE CAREFUL MANY ARE SELLING NON-HOOVER BRANDS AS HOOVER. MANY ARE JUST AS GOOD BUT THEY SHOULD BE SOLD AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE

My first review. Hopefully it will help someone.

Great vacuum for the price. Has all the requirements I wanted when purchasing for my 1 bedroom apartment. It has a 12 amp motor, it's quite, light, has filtration and is designed well.

I researched vacuums and came up with the two best that I would have bought if price were not a consideration: the Hoover Self-Propelled with power attachment or the Eureka Ultra Smart Vac Boss Model 4870. I actually bought the Eureka over the Internet, but the vendor took too long in shipping it because of backorder. This gave me a chance to think over the purchase and I realized for my one bedroom apartment, I really didn't need a top of the line, costly vacuum. So I researched with price and AMP in mind.

The most important thing in the Bissell Powerglide Plus is that the bottom piece is constructed much like Hoover's Windtunnel models. The whole concept behind the Windtunnel is the shape of the plastic piece surrounding the roller brush. Take a look at some of the bottoms of a few vacuums. You'll notice the end of a "hose" on some models just pointing towards the ground. That "hose" area allows only a small section of suction. Dirt is being lifted, but the suction area is small because there's nothing to send dirt its way. You simply have to go over that area of carpet again. The molded plastic shape (Windtunnel design) allows the roller brush to funnel dirt towards the "hose" end. It's designed much like a canister type vacuum where the "head" creates a funnel to allow a greater suction area.

The filtration system is decent. No sealed True HEPA filtration here but adequate to prevent dust from going back into the room. You can feel the air that is being pushed back out from the suction. It comes out this post 3M filter attached on the side.

It's quite. I really doubted this one, but it is quite compared to my older Hoover that was in the same class. No jet plane taking off. Even my cat didn't even run away like it usually does when I break out my old vacuum.

The only issue is that it does not glide easily when pushed.

If money is an issue, and you still want the best, this one is it. The Bissell gives probably the best bang for your buck. You'll be hard pressed to find another vacuum for the price with these features.

I bought this vacumn to replace my Hoover and Dirt Devil which just wouldn't do the job I needed> Once I plugged in the Bissell I could hear it picking up dirt on carpets I thought were clean! It picked up pet hair with no problem, in just one pass! My other vacumns wouldn't pick this up! This vacumn is definitely worth it's price. It is a little loud, but aren't they all? As long as it's cleaning I can handle the noise!

This vac does a great job and is well worth the price. Great features too.

In the beginning, I was as happy as Harry Potter when he got his new Nimbus 2000. Like others I was impressed by the strong 12 amp motor that sucked up canister after canister of ancient dust as well as cat hair from my animal that died in 2001.

However: 1) the cord is on the wrong side for right-handed people. It is on the right and easily gets fouled up in the machine, your feet, rugs, etc. 2) The cord wrap is at least 12" lower than most machines. This forces deep knee bends and requires 13 revolutions to wrap the monster up. 3) HEPA non reusable filters! The literature said that these were on some models with washable filters on others. Irritatingly, I now have to buy potentially obsolete HEPA filters just to keep this cleaner running properly.

It's the little things that add up to dissatisfaction.

In January 2004, my husband, my eight-year-old daughter, and our four cats bought a house that has maybe 1500 square feet of carpet. My old vacuum actually worked okay, but it was nearly impossible to find replacement bags for. Wanting to avoid the same problem in the future, I did a LOT of research and reading about bagless vacuums, including some very expensive ones, and decided on this one.

It's slightly quieter than my old machine, and it's way lighter and easier to maneuver. It has great edge-cleaning ablity, and the attachments are easy to get to and replace. And the thing can really pick up dirt! Even with my relatively small house, I have to stop at least once and empty the canister---usually twice. And the extra filter (HEPA) really does cut down on the amount of dust vacuuming stirs up.

But best of all for me is that the entire canister section can be removed and washed in warm, soapy water. I read one reviewer who said she didn't like having to clean her cleaner, but it really isn't a foreign concept: You wouldn't mop with a dirty mop or dust with a dirty rag. I easily disassemble the thing and wash it after about every third house cleaning. It only takes a few minutes, and it's like a new vacuum every time. I kind of get the willies when I think that all that same stuff was probably somewhere in my old vacuum cleaner, too, or maybe still in my carpet!

If your budget is tight, or if you, like me, just don't see how a $600 vacuum can be THAT much better, this is a terrific value and an excellent product.

My old vacuum recently died (a slow painful death), so I was forced to get a new one. I was afraid if I didn't hurry up and get one it might become my Mother Day present. After many hours spent online researching all the models that are out there, I decided to give this bagless Powertrak a try. It seemed to have a lot of features that much higher priced units have (HEPA filter, 15 in. cleaning path, deluxe stretch hose, headlight, etc.) When it arrived I couldn't wait to get it out and use it, as my house went about 10 days without being vacuumed. It was very easy to put together and I was vacuuming within minutes. It performed as I hoped it would. Powerful, lighteight, and fairly quiet. The hose is really nice and stretches a long way, which worked great for cleaning the stairs. The dirt cup is very easy to empty, and I was shocked at how much dirt and dust it picked up. This vac is definitely deserving of a 5 star rating.

This vacuum is fine for picking up the dirt in a small studio, but don't expect anything more from it. The main problems are by design: It is not very powerful (but adequate for hardwood floors) and because the engine is on the stick you can't reach under beds and sofas. But it does the job nicely in a small place with no rugs.

My apartment has all hardwood floors and I have a very furry dog. This vacuum has made a huge difference in keeping the place clean. It does a great job picking up the long hairs and has been a real time saver. Plus it's hard to go wrong for this price.

I live in a 900 sq. foot apartment with wooden floors and I have two cats. I have spent the past four years trying everything from the traditional (dust mop) to a Black and Decker FloorBuster - and none of them have worked as well as the Bissell Easy Vac Plus. It's powerful, it picks up very well and handles my throw rugs with ease. I finally feel like I'll win the war against the dust bunnies and ever present cat hair ...

This is the first vacuum that I have ever bought and it did an amazing job. I have to birds that molt their feathers at an amazing rate. They also throw seed everywhere. This vacuum got up every feather and every little piece of seed that I could see. I recommend this vacuum to anyone with pets, or if you just a vacumm that will pick up stuff in the carpet. The only thing I do not like about it is how the attachment hose doesn't have a good reach for place above three to four feet.

I got this vacuum for $108 (which includes tax and shipping), and I am quite pleased for what I got for the prince. What I needed was a vacuum that can fit my student budget and that can clean the carpeting well and yet protect me from allergens in the dust. This machine's power and its hypoallergenic filter seem to be doing the job. I find it easy to navigate and clean. My major disappointment is with the hose for the peripheral brushes. It is very, hmm... suspicious... It is very short and made of poor material; together these two things mean that it will get destroyed easily and also that it is difficult to use. Since I probably wasn't going to use it anyway, and since a lot of vacuums of this kind and at this price don't even have a hose or a hypoallergenic filter, I say that I am quite pleased overall. Finally, I don't think the description says that the vacuum has a nifty-looking light source in the front, which makes cleaning more entertaining :)

Great vacuum and excellent value! Seems well built and should last for a long time. We especially like the smooth operation and easy handling. HEPA filter and easy to use bagless container are a big plus and bottom line is that it does a fine dust-free job of cleaning. Highly recommend this Westinghouse machine as a lower-end price scale choice. Will be looking for other Westinghouse products when we need something.

I've had this vacuum for the past 3 1/2 years, and it has workd without any issues (just one belt change needed). It's light weight... great for taking up and down stairs. But in the past few months, noticed that it only performs well when a new bag is inserted... subsequent cleanings just don't have enough suction. The hose is a little short for many jobs, but has lots of suction.

A powerful vacuum for the price. Very easy to assemble and fairly lightweight. The only complaint I have is that the vacuum is extremely loud, especially if you're using it on hard wood floors. I feel a bit sorry for my neighbors that live below me! Good buy otherwise.

Excellent machine, perfect for my use. Had the more expensive upright Hoover, bagless with HEPA filtration etc, PowerMax, but like this one alot better. Don't have to clean 3 filters and empty cup. Just have to throw the bag out! Great convenience. Great suction even with tools which I WILL use! HAVE LONG HAIRED DOGS! Very easy to assemble, Excellent fast shipping via Amazon. This was my first Amazon purchase! HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO PPL WANTING SOMETHING SIMPLE THAT WORKS GREAT!