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Bissell Momentum 82G71

Approximate retail price:

$100

Summary: This 18-pound bagless upright vacuum cleaner by Bissell has a full-bin indicator and HEPA filtration. It has manual pile-height adjustment and a 34-foot, non-retractable cord. This model lacks an easy-to-reach power switch and a brush on/off switch.

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Type: Bagless Upright

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Hurricanefan

from

Dallas

1.0

Better options for the pirce?

9/21/2011

Pros

Easy To Empty

Long Power Cord

Cons

Poor Design

Unreliable

Best Uses

Comment:

We have a combination of surfaces in our home. Deep pile rugs, wood floors, tile, and your standard carpet. I would rate the performance as mediocre on all. The height adjustment does not quite handle the deep pile. The brush roll bogs down. The biggest issue for me is the design. The hose adapter for the tools (meant to be easily removed) pops loose frequently. Guess what? What you just sucked up went shooting out the top! Not good for my emission score. Also the hose itself has proven to be delicate. The inner wire became dislodged, resulting in excessive crimping, and thus, no suction. $20 for a replacement hose is 1/5th the cost of the unit. Ouch.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Tidy Mouse

from

Grand Junction, CO

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

This sucker can really suck up dirt.

10/28/2010

Pros

Cleans carpets great

Easy To Empty

Easy to Use

Efficient

Powerful/Good Suction

Cons

Noisy

Best Uses

Carpet

Pet Hair

Stairs

Comment:

We have been using an older, top of the line vacuum cleaner for some time. We thought it did a good job of picking up the dirt in the carpet. We went over with the Bissell just after vacuuming with the old vacuum, and the Bissell picked even more soil in the carpet. We're keeping the Bissell and gave the old one to the Good will.

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

AnimalFarm

from

Raleigh, NC

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Good, but short-lived

7/4/2010

Pros

Easy To Empty

Long Power Cord

Powerful/Good Suction

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Carpet

Pet Hair

Comment:

When we first got our Bissell Momentum, it did a GREAT job on carpets. Which is saying something - we have a lot of pets. Good tools, too, but heavy, and it's pretty much useless on bare floors. <br /><br />Two years later, it's pretty much dead, even with all the maintenance and filter changes Bissell recommends. <br /><br />Bottom line: it's a good short-term solution for heavy pet hair pick-up, but don't spend too much on it - it won't last.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

The Bissell Momentum 82G71 is part of the Vacuum cleaners test program at Consumer Reports. The Bissell Momentum 82G71 Vacuum cleaners features and specs include Manual-pile adjust, Weight (lbs.), Bag, Brush on/off, Easy on/off. In our lab tests, Vacuum cleaners models like the Bissell Momentum 82G71 are reviewed on Noise, Overall score, Pet hair, Tool airflow, Bare floors, Carpet, Emissions, Handling. Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the Bissell Momentum 82G71 based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the Bissell Momentum 82G71 include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the Bissell Momentum 82G71.

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