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Price range:
$26.99 - $40.35
Summary:This model has been tested by our experts.
The Bissell Pet Hair Eraser 33A1 is part of the vacuum cleaner
test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, small vacuum
models like the Pet Hair Eraser 33A1 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
Carpet:
How well models removed surface debris from medium-pile carpet.
Bare floors:
Denotes removal of surface debris from tile set in grout.
Edges:
How well units picked up debris from where floor meets walls.
About This Brand
Bissell positions its upright vacuums to meet specific consumer preferences and needs. Healthy Home models target consumers who want to “breathe easy” by reducing allergens; the Pet Hair Eraser is meant to appeal to dog and cat owners. Bissell products are available at a wide variety of discount stores and mass merchants, including Wal-Mart, Target, and Kmart. Upright models range in price from $40 to $270. Bissell also makes hand and stick vacuums, canisters, compact hand extractors, upright deep cleaners, and bare-floor cleaners, and makes carpet-care products under the Woolite brand.
Bissell focuses less on canisters and has just two models, priced at $50 and $230. Bissell canisters are sold through the same retail stores as their other vacuum products.
Features & Specs - Bissell Pet Hair Eraser 33A1
Weight (lbs.) The weight is rounded to the nearest pound and includes the battery or cord.
I was surprised how well this worked, even though the CR review was so positive. I have never had a hand-held vac that worked this well before. I mainly use it for cleanup in the shop where the 16-gallon shop vac is too unwieldy. Note: although I have dog hair in my house, it is easy to clean up, so I can't speak to that issue.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By
Norm da cat
from
MN
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
I LOVE this little vacuum!
3/11/2012
Pros
Easy To Empty
Easy to Use
Efficient
Lightweight
Long Power Cord
Powerful/Good Suction
Cons
Noisy
Best Uses
Furniture
Pet Hair
Stairs
Comment:
I have a white kitty, and without this little darling, I would have white cat hair all over the house. I couldn't believe those other comments were about the same vacuum. It beats all the other brands of hand vacuums I've ever had. I strongly recommend this item!
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By
mb
from
Calif
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
1.0
intake nozzle is a slit!!
1/2/2012
Pros
Cons
Inefficient
Poor Design
Best Uses
Comment:
Zero stars! I bought it on CR rating, and pet hair' is right! That's about all it picks up, and pet hair not all that well (single strands only)! The nozzle opening is a slit about 1 wide. Not a lot of stuff will go thru there! Even if there were suction. It is impossible to get into corners or even down where floor and baseboards meet bcs of the curved shape of the front housing. A total and complete bust. Save your money!!!
15 people have reviewed this model.
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