Excellent for hard floors, light use -- not for carpet, large areas:
I purchased this vacuum to replace another small Eureka canister vacuum that finally quit working after 21 years. I was a bit concerned about the mixed reviews (some very positive, some very negative), but this model seemed to have the features I was looking for, so I took the plunge. I've been using the Eureka 972B for about a year now, and I've found that it does some things extremely well, and others very poorly, which probably accounts for the mixed reviews. Here's a summary of my experience: - The... more info
Eureka Canister Vacuum:
Although I thought I was purchasing a rug cleaning vacuum, and this turned out to be a "floor cleaner", it is a great little vacuum! It is small and lightweight and easy to use. The suction capacity works just great on my low pile carpet.
Very Powerful:
This vacuum is very small (looks bigger in photo). In fact I was hesitant at first. But, they pack a whole lot of power into this small canister. It's just as powerful as the regular-sized uprights that I have owned! It easily stows away in the corner of a closet. It's perfect for someone like me-- some carpet and a lot of hardwood and tile. Someone with a large house with a lot of carpet may require something with a rotating brush. My problem with uprights is that the rotating brushes always get stuck... more info
miserable vacuum:
I vacuumed up a broken light bulb one evening.
Next day, I noticed broken glass underneath the vacuum
in the closet where I'd stored it. Also, the plastic exhaust/vent cover is not rigid enough to stay well
attached. As a result, my leg gets blasted by the exhaust (and dust, presumably) as it bypasses the vent. Price is cheap $50, so I wasn't expecting much. But this little vac delivered even less. I am returning it after just a couple weeks. I will try the Eureka 3670G,... more info
