How does this compare to the bissell symphony vacuum, which may be the newest model?
882841
I don't know anything about the Symphony, but the Steam and Sweep didn't work well for me. The dirt that came in got mixed up in the steam going out and just made muddy floors...It's been my experience that multi faceted equipment don't work well.
882842
I'm sorry that i can't offer you a comparison. I like how this bissell cleans, i like all the add-on tools, and the heavy duty sturdiness. It's heavy, practically needs its own garage, and is bulky. We think it's worth the effort. Other reviewers who like it helped me select this model, and we don't regret the purchase especially at the reasonable price. Good luck to you!
882843
I canyt compare the two as I only have the steam and sweep. It worked great until my wife broke it. The main thing is to make sure that you dont use hard water. The sediment collects in the steamer and clogs it up and if you are not smart enough to realize this you will burn up your steamer running it clogged.
2037501
I just purchased the Dyson 18, as my Oreck was not getting the job done on my shag carpet. For me it is easier to vacuum with the Dyson and it is amazing how much it picks up. So far I am very happy with it!
165822
I bought mine in 2007 and used it for my small cleaning business. The plastic release mechanism in the power nozzle that is used for taking the pipe off (if you want to exchange it w/ a floor brush), that cheap plastic release snapped off last week. I wasn't expecting it to last longer though considering the price (it was sold at 179.00 before). It's kinda bulky but not as heavy as other heavy duty electrolux canisters. About the performance, it's the best suction I ever used (better than miele & electrulux) on carpet, definitely makes the job faster and cleaner. But using the floor brush attachment is not great, so what I did is exchange it w/ the wider miele floor brush which is awesome ( I'm impress with the miele floor brush design, makes floor vacuuming sooo much easier). i just wish it's made to last longer (like the electrolux) and lighter would be awesome as well as bigger wheel on the front. I don't mind paying bit more for this improvements and would definitely buy it again if they add some of these features since the vacuum performance is the best I've tried plus I don't have to buy any bags too.
1049723
I Own the upright and LOVE it. If you clean the filters frequently, it is WONDERFUL. I have had mine for over 5 yrs and if and when it ever goes bad, I will go right back and purchase another one. It is, by far, the best vacuum out there today and don't let anyone tell you differently. If you are lazy and don't want a vacuum that is a little heavier than most, then don't buy this one, HOWEVER, if you want the best on the market today for a reasonable price, then BUY THIS ONE.Thanks and have a great, CLEAN day:)
2259580
I bought the Easy Clean 71B (Yellow) and am very happy with it. It is over 1 pound lighter than this Rapid Clean model with only slightly less power. Overall I have been very impressed with the suction power, the ability to turn on/off brushes and the long cord and crevice tool. I would recommend it due to the lower weight and lower price.
1797165
It's hard to say. Maybe if you're renting a house you could just go ahead with a cheaper model. The reason why I wanted a good sweeper is because we paid $3,000.00 for new carpet in our house and I wanted to do everything I could to make it last. We're planning on staying here a long time. Having a dog and a cat (and a three year old daughter) is hard on the carpet. It would be nice if you could go to your local Vacuum Center (if you have one close by) and see about renting different brands/models before making a final decision.
1992132
I am not very savvy to the differences, so my choice was made based on the influence of people that do cleaning. Basically they said that the canister tends to have more sucction and that the upright model tends to break more often/easier. So far mine is doing well, but I confess my usage is minimum as I live alone.
1362108
The biggest difference I can see is that the Deluxe does not have a vacuum feature. That's a downside for me, but you may not be looking for an all-in-one machine.
131311
Absolutely! We've had Kirby, Orec, Hoover, Electrollux & other vacumes. I bought this one because most of our flooring is tile or wood, for which it does a superb job, but I was astounded at how well the powered worked on the carpet. The unit is light, versatile, powerful and gets under nearly everything except our sleeper sofa and Chinese hutch. It is by far the best vacume we've ever owned.
1657426
Hi Karla. I'm Diane (Edward's wife) and I'm the one who purchased and uses the machine. I have a fair amount of carpet, with a number of different piles, in my home. I have owned three different carpet cleaning machines over the years. I love this machine. I much prefer the roller brushes (as opposed to the spinning scrubbers on my prior Hoover machine). I checked Bissell's website to compare the two models and refresh my memory. I bought the 47A2 based on the following: 47A2 has a bigger tank (1.25 gallons compared to 1 gallon); 47A2 has dual power brushes with 10 cleaning rows ( compared to 8852's one power brush with 6 cleaning rows). I think 47A2 is a bit lighter. I thought my prior Hoover was decent, but when I took the 47A2 for a test drive on my "two dog" carpet, I was impressed. It cleaned beautifully and it really "sucks". My carpet dried very quickly. Hopes this helps.
1441238
Just bought a Dyson City Vac. It has a small power-head but seems to have good suction and I love the attachments and the overall versatility of the machine. I liked the Samsung power-head really well for carpets however, the wand of my Samsung broke and they seemingly weren't able to replace it. Samsung has very poor customer service. Friendly but not helpful. We made several calls to Samsung and were refunded for the vacuum. You may want to check them out on the Better Business Bureau website. Dyson is known for quality customer service.
333088
I can't speak for the Eureka model, but I know that my wife is totally happy with this B&D model. She uses it to clean up our hardwood floors in-between a "full-on" vacuuming with the large vacuum. It works great for picking up cat litter!
1362107
The newer model is slightly larger, but weighs less than 14lbs. which is 8.3lbs. LESS It has 2 additional brushes which are specially designed to cover sealed hardwood floors and tile & grout. 360 clean: SpinScrub Technology gently washes and scrubs hard floors from all angles. Wash, scrub & dry: Switching between options is a snap. CleanBoost Control applies extra detergent to stains and heavy traffic areas. 11.5" Removable Nozzle provides a combined squeegee and suction to quickly dry. Removable for easy cleaning. It uses several different Hoover cleaning solutions, the Hoover Multi-FLOORPLUS 2x concentrated is great and you don't need much unless the floors are a high-traffic area or very dirty. There are solutions designed for use cleaning grout and another for wood floors. I like that it leaves the floor so dry that there are no steaks and so clean that you can feel the difference with your bare feet. As I said, I didn't have the previous version, all the technical information I found on different web sites and the last is my personal opinion and observation. I have other brands that called their brands (Shark, Bissell and others) that said they were cleaners or sanitizers and all they did was much around hot, dirty water. The only difference between them and mopping is that they were easier to push around, the water remained hot, and you were not bending over to wring it out. Even the ones that said they dried the floors, did not unless you went over them at least at least three times (it varied, depending on the humidity level). There is nothing worse than pulling up water that is not clean after you have used the machine at least twice. It is discouraging and disgusting. That is why I LOVE this one, it cleans using very little of the 2x solution (a small bottle is included) and then removes the water leaving you with a clean, dry floor without streaks. It is lightweight and I am nor writhing in pain when I finish.
365630
I am unaware if this is the latest version but I purchased this in Dec. 2012 as a gift because this is the one requested because it has the brush-less motor. Apparently, that is the best one to get. We have had a good experience with it but we prepared to buy simple replacement parts because with something that fast you will have crashes and have to replace parts. But non have been too expensive yet.
1755158
I have not compared the gtech to the Hoover, but I will say that the gtech is the best vacuum cleaner that we have ever used! We love it and have retired out current Hoover canister vac. This gtech is so convenient: cordless, light weight, amazing vac power and so easy to clean. I highly recommend it. Bob
1381319
I am not sure of the symphony model. My experience with the machine was terrible - in a span of 6 months we burnt through 4. Bad manufacturing, I would not recommend anyone buys this stuff!
443187
The Dyson DC17 has a very aggressive brush bar that tends to propel the machine in a forward direction. It also cleans very deeply, and is the model I would recommend to friends who have plush, thick carpets and pads. While the Slim is a great vacuum, and cleans beautifully, the somewhat smaller nozzle means more cleaning strokes. If you can get an independent Dyson dealer to allow you to try both machines (the dealer in our town will do this), you can make your mind up on your own, in your own way, on your own rugs.