Self-retracting, 5-foot stretch hose for canister, tools; 35-foot power cord
Editorial Review:
This two-in-one machine not only vacuums carpets as an upright it also converts to a canister vacuum for conveniently cleaning stairs, chairs, auto interiors, and hard-to-reach areas. Converting from upright to canister is as simple as opening a latch and lifting the canister off the machine's chassis. Key to the conversion is a self-retracting, 5-foot stretch hose that funnels dirt into the canister whether the canister is attached to the chassis or unattached and operating with one of the three onboard tools--upholstery nozzle, dusting brush, and crevice tool--fitted onto the hose's end. As an upright, the 1440-watt vacuum covers carpets and bare floors with an exceptionally wide 14-inch path illuminated by a headlight. A 35-foot power cord gives both upright and canister ample reach. The machine uses 3M Filtrete bags to remove 99.5 percent of particles down to 0.3 microns and has an exhaust filter and a soft-grip handle. It carries a 1-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
SO HAPPY I FOUND ONE OF THESE AGAIN:
Bissell stopped making these, I used mine for over 12 years, it was the best ever but I didnt know it I was spoiled with it, once I got a new vacuum I was dismayed, it was terrible I wanted this one back!! I am so happy I found one here at amazon.com I paid a lot for it more then I should have but I know this is a great machine! So its worth another 12 plus years! I got it and bags at www allfix.biz so happy with all of my stuff, nice people too!
Excellent cleaning ability but much noisier than a cannister - caught fire two years later!:
I bought this vacuum in March 2002 in an attempt to find the best of both worlds - my husband prefers an upright, I prefer a cannister. The vacuum does an excellent job in cleaning. I especially appreciate the filtration of the bags and the filter. The air in the house does not smell or feel dusty after vacuuming as it did with all of our other vacuums and the house stays cleaner longer. This vacuum is extremely noisy compared to my old Eureka cannister. My husband says it is quieter than most uprights and... more info
GREAT VACUME!:
I have always had truble with vacumes! This one is soooooo powerful and I've had it for about a year now and its still great
Absolutely the best vacuum on the market.:
I liked my first cannister/upright Bissel vacuum so much that I purchased a second one. This is the best vacuum, for the home, on the market. Believe me, I have tried them all. The bags are expensive but the vacuum is so good that I tolerate the price of the bags, plus the cost of the vacuum is very inexpensive considering the quality. A very nice feature is the long cord. You can plug it in and vacuum several rooms without having to unplug, then plug in again. It is a quiet vacuum, has wonderful suction,... more info
