Bissell green: can't open nozzle to clean; Bissell spotclean: one head opens to clean, but bad reviews. Rug dr: do heads open up for easy cleaning?
941422
No the heads don't open but all I do is put the head under "hot water",please don't burn yourself.Suck the water up though the nozzle and it will clean out the whole thing and dump into the dirty canister.
941423
I don't think so but I haven't had any issues in 10 uses. The machine works pretty well. I haven't had a need to take it apart for cleaning.
313069
I have not used it on rugs but it does not suction up anything, I think you are looking for the bissell spotbot.
2253452
I,m having the same problem with the trigger. A lot of time it won't spray and I take the solution tank out and put it back in and then it works. I had a smaller Bissell cleaner and loved it, but I'm not very happy with this one. I don't have the box that it came in. If I did I would send it back. Trying to decide if I want to get a different one.
1951310
Mine has an electric motor-powered carpet head. Perhaps mine is a different model from the other reviewers. Very powerful and deep cleaning.
162556
Carpet would imply that the brush works as it should. Never has. My fingers are bleeding from pressing the reset button and it still wont spin. Disassebled, cleaned (not much to clean as it doesn't have much suction) still no good.
977628
I purchased the Bissell Big Green Deep Cleaning Machine Professional Grade Carpet Cleaner, 86T3 - it is costly $549 but I believe well worth the investment. I also purchased the Square Trade Warranty. We have had numerous cleaners - including a commercial grade cleaner. This cleaner, in my opinion, studier (the plastic is not flimsy -made like a Tonka toy!), easy to put together (I did it without instructions is was that simple), easy to clean (Hoover products have a lot of hard to reach places to clean and some areas impossible) and, best of all does a superb job - thoroughly cleans and does not leave the large water residue. I purchased the Bissell Big Green Deep Cleaning Machine Professional Grade Carpet Cleaner, 86T3 - it is costly $549 but I believe well worth the investment. I also purchased the Square Trade Warranty. We have had numerous cleaners - including a commercial grade cleaner. This cleaner, in my opinion, studier (the plastic is not flimsy -made like a Tonka toy!), easy to put together (I did it without instructions is was that simple), easy to clean (Hoover products have a lot of hard to reach places to clean and some areas impossible) and, best of all does a superb job - thoroughly cleans and... » Read More I purchased the Bissell Big Green Deep Cleaning Machine Professional Grade Carpet Cleaner, 86T3 - it is costly $549 but I believe well worth the investment. I also purchased the Square Trade Warranty. We have had numerous cleaners - including a commercial grade cleaner. This cleaner, in my opinion, studier (the plastic is not flimsy -made like a Tonka toy!), easy to put together (I did it without instructions is was that simple), easy to clean (Hoover products have a lot of hard to reach places to clean and some areas impossible) and, best of all does a superb job - thoroughly cleans and does not leave the large water residue. « Show Less
2153098
This is apparently an area of confusion. I ordered the part number shown on the Bissell website and received a different part number. I returned the part and did not get another. I suggest talking to someone at Bissell customer service and see if they can settle it. I have about decides to not use my carpet cleaner on bare floors ... just to use a mop.
1306062
Ditto here, I was expecting the geniuses at Hoover to show me the working of their vacuum but once I saw their even more genius product's video, "the amazing box", I'm sold! Update: Unfortunately my husband angrily tore out the precious box, he couldn't figure out how to open it...I should of made him watch this amazing video :( I am now looking for a replacement box.
43346
Yes, I have the same problem. Could not use it till it's empty. Works well for cleaning though.
604616
I think this is the only head. I only use it on hardwood and maybe a quick run over a throw rug. I use a Dyson for carpets. This would never work on carpets if you have any pets. The cup is just too small. I bought it primarily for my tile and hardwoods...and my car.
458704
That's a good question but one I can't answer. I have had nothing but trouble with my Bissell cleaner. Usually it doesn't work and when it does, it leaks water in streaks. I wish I had returned it but it's been more than a year. Good luck!
1396475
Please use the menu to do head cleaning maintenance a few times. This way works for me. Good Luck!
1514389
i haven't had any problem with this. As an FYI DON'T use the Bissell cleaning solution stuff. It WILL plug up the sprayers and something in it's innards. I was able to unclog the sprayers but the the innards had to be fixed by a pro. I am now using an organic alcohol based cleaning solution that is working very well. I don't know if this would void any warranty you may have.
1987326
Mine spins but it stops every time I use it and I have to remove the brush, clean off the long hairs it has picked up, and put it back in to make it work. As in 1 8 x 10 room rug makes it stop every time. You need a coin to turn the lock on the bottom and pull the brush out. I wouldn't buy a Dyson again due to this issue, I had an Oreck for years that never jammed. Hope that helps?
1268138
This might not be the cleaner for you, the machine only has one row of brushes and only works going backwards. I would recommend the bissel big green, or if you have the money I would recommend commercial carpet cleaners from Hoover, EDIC Galaxy, or sanitaire.
1011591
I have two of these. The spin brushes do not work on either. I did take one machine to a Hoover service place. They got the brushes to spin, but now they don't on that machine. This seems to be a weak spot on these machines. They clean nicely, but the brushes do help. Water does not move them, and I could not find the small screen one person is mentioning. I think there is a motor that turns them and the cause of failure is somewhere internal.
128147
Melanie is exactly right. I actually called Bissell because my Green Spot Bot retired itself after many years of gallant service and I wanted to know the difference. The woman on the phone told me it was indeed the anti microbal element. I asked what that was since I do have allergies and thought it had something to do with that. She told when the dirt is suctioned up it goes through the element. I decided to save a couple of bucks and go with another with the green spot bot. Who cares about the dirty water. Wear gloves and dump it out.