is the Bissell 47A2 better than the Bissell 8852?
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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.
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I contacted Hoover and was told this, for anyone else who wants to know. The only difference is the 7411 is plum and the 7412 is black. Thats a pretty big price difference for wanting the same machine in a different color!
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This works better than PERFECT ... FELLOWES 99790 Air Duster, buy it here on Amazon. I have been using it for years on my Braun 7526.
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This doesn't pick up fine dust as the swiffer. We owned the Bissell before and this unit is noisier and doesn't hold a charge as long. I like that you can take from hardwood to carpet, but this unit doesn't have very strong power on the carpet as the Bissell. Corners and edges can also be a problem.
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I had the same question as well, so I called Bissell directly. I was told that the "-8" or "-2" denotes what chain of retailers it is sold at. There also may be a difference in user manuals either being bilingual or not bilingual.
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hi i wish i could help,however, my machine does not have what you described.go to the bissell company with your machine model # and i am sure they can help you.
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I don't own either but one difference I did see in researching both models is that this one has "variable suction control" while the 917 appears not to have this. So I would say this is definitely an upgrade. Personally, I find that feature very important for vacuuming lamps, curtains, etc. and would pay more for this.
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I would buy the Bissell Sweeper. It works really well, for in between clean up. It's great withthe dog hair...am very pleased with it.
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I suggest you go to Bissell.com and watch their videos. I think your question will be clearly answered and demonstrated.
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Don't know, but this vacuum is a piece of junk and Bissell customer service stinks. Buy a Hoover, you'll be happier.
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I don't know the difference, but its not a good product. I used it to clean the dash board but the duster left some small red stuff on the dash board. Now this 62447-8B is sitting in my kitchen.
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I just returned my Bissel to Costco. We had had a Bissel for over 30 years...used the Bissell 9400 twice never could get suction, which meant extremely wet carpets. The Bissel hotline told me to take it back. The tools were falling out and it felt cheap with too much plastic. I'm also looking out of desperation at the Hoover Agility. Good Luck!
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does this have 2 moters. which vacuum is the best the 96h2 or the 96h eureka
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Thank you for your question. The 11247 has higher impact energy 5.2 ft/lbs versus the RHH181 with 1.3 ft/lbs. The RHH181 will do the job but it will take longer. If you have further questions please feel free to contact our Bosch Customer Service Representatives at 1-877-BOSCH-99 (1-877-267-2499).
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Model A is the one I like best. It sits closer to the bare floor. B model has back wheels that make it up higher. I found that it didn't clean the bare floors like A model. I have never tried the Q model. I think it is a little bigger than B model. All in all I love the A model. I have used it since it came out. I hope that I have helped to answer your question.
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I am very pleased with the DC59 compared to the Animal. I think the suction is much better and it is seems to pick up more stuff/bigger crumbs than the animal.
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Sorry. I can't help you. My Bissell model is a 47R5. I pulled out my User's Guide, and it only indicates replacement parts for my Model Number 47R5.