Name:
Location:
Date: 2003-08-11
Customer Rating: -
Summary: 5 Star Performer
Comment: I am a big fan of canister vacuums, and when my old one recently broke I turned to Amazon to research all the latest models. I decided to buy the DigiPro because of the many features it offered for a great price. I am pleased to report that it performs better than I expected, and I was happy with my old one so I expected quite a bit. I like how it allows me to control the amount of suction power, the adjustments for various carpet heights/hard floors, and the ability to turn on/off the brushes. It has washable HEPA filters so there are no expensive filters to replace and it even has a light that comes on when it is time to change the bag. The cord has a push button retractor so the cord rewinds itself and stores out of the way. I have 3 kids, 1 dog, and 1 cat, so needless to say I have plenty to clean up. It's nice knowing that tucked away in the closet is a great vacuum that can help me tackle any mess. This vacuum is definitely worthy of a 5 star review.
Name:
Location: Chicago, IL United States
Date: 2004-01-25
Customer Rating: -
Summary: works great on my hardwood floors
Comment: Originally, bought this the first time I saw it at Linens-N-Things, then decided to see if I could find it cheaper online. Cheapest I could find was the J&R Music and Computer World price at Amazon, but when I read the customer review that said, despite its claims, it didn't actually work on hardwood floors, I decided I had better test out the one I'd already bought since ALL I have are hardwood (90%), vinyl, and a bit of ceramic tile.IT WORKED BEAUTIFULLY ON MY HARDWOOD FLOORS, picked everything up, and I have not admittedly swept or vacuumed them since before Thanksgiving, PLUS I had just gotten rid of some cats, so there was litter to sweep up - just make sure the beater bar is turned off, but the suction is turned on (which it is not turned on out-of-the-box), either that or you have a defective product.
On top of that, it's lightweight, swivels nicely, is quiet (as vacuums go), easy to lug about the apartment, has strong suction power, the bag appears to be easy to replace, and the attachments are fabulous - I actually prefer the smaller size. The trim around my floors is carved and caked w/years of re-painting; so, it was hard to clean them w/a rag - the crevice tool worked like a charm. I also cleaned a couch w/rather rough upholstery, two chairs w/smooth, silky upholstery, and a my computer chair with the upholstery attachment; as well as sweeping the window sills and attempting even to sweep the blinds with the dusting attachment. All of them rated 5 star in my book...
So unless you are really super duper concerned w/all that HEPA filter jazz another reviewer was complaining about, I would highly recommend this product. I've used really bad, old canisters, and mostly used uprights, and this vacuum is the best - if you have hardwood floors the canister is the way to go, but, even on carpets, I think I would prefer this particular model to an upright anyday, which are generally heavy and clunky to lug around, in my opinion (I originally tested the floor model on the berber carpet at LnT and it worked very well there, too, but I couldn't say for higher/thicker/whatever carpets).
Name: Mother of a One-year-old
Location: Vienna, VA
Date: 2006-01-15
Customer Rating: -
Summary: Loving it so far....
Comment: I have had this vacuum for a few weeks now and I was so impressed with its features that I felt I should chime in on these reviews. First of all, I have not experienced any problems with the hoses, like others have mentioned. This vacuum has worked well on my wall-to-wall carpeting and even on a flimsy area rug in my daughter's room that my Hoover upright always ate. I haven't been able to get it to clean dust off of my hardwood as much as I'd like, but I prefer to mop that up anyway.
This is what I think sets the vacuum apart from the others I've tried, including my Hoover Windtunnel:
*Onboard attachments that don't fall off when you vacuum: they are stored inside the canister
*Ease of use on stairs: I have a split-level house with short staircases, so I don't have to carry the canister
*Retractible cord: You can just step on the cord button on the canister and the cord will disappear. I always hated having to wrap up the cord on my upright.
*Easy storage: because the canister separates easily from the brush part, I can fit it on the floor of my tiny linen closet, under the bottom shelf
I would definitely recommend this model for someone looking for a mid-priced canister.
Name: Larry
Location: W. Grove,PA
Date: 2005-12-10
Customer Rating: -
Summary: It Broke
Comment: The first time I used it the hose came apart. Bissell sent a new hose and it's been working great ever since. The vacuum is super quiet and does a great job.
Name: A. Geary
Location: Rockwall, TX United States
Date: 2005-11-18
Customer Rating: -
Summary: Works for me!
Comment: I seem to be one of the few customers who really likes this vacuum. Mine works great for me. I do agree with the people who complained about the hepa filtration. It's not very good for this feature. I have a wonderful air purifier that takes care of that department. I have had my vacuum for about three years now, and it is the best one I have owned. It's easy to maneuver, it lifts my carpets and cleans deep down. It also works well on my hardwood floors. I don't have a problem with the vacuum not cleaning next to furniture because I move everything. I like the feature that allows me to lower the power level so that I can change the attachments and clean my drapes while they are still hanging. That extra dust that seems to collect on them doesn't stand a chance. I don't have any dogs or cats in the house, so I'm sure this will give the vacuum longer life. I don't like vacuuming stairs, though. Because they are carpet, this poses a problem, but I don't know any vacuum that wouldn't. I have to hold the canister while vacuuming so I get a little work-out in the process. For this reason, it helps that the vacuum is light. I do love the attachments; I have used them ALL! It's a really good vacuum!
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