Bissell Momentum Upright Vacuum, Bagless, 82G71

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1. Nomadic Pixel says:

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   We were fed up with our top-of-the-line Kenmore vacuum, which we bought in the hopes that a more expensive machine would also be more effective than the previous Hoovers and Eurekas that we suffered with. But that expensive monster was a nightmare from day one till the very end…and we chose that it might be better for us to buy a cheaper machine and replace it every year. We got recommendations from friends of ours to try out Bissell vacuum, and reviews on Amazon pointed us to this line of vacuums. We couldn’t wait for it to be shipped to us, so we went to Target and found it on sale for $89. Yay!

   Came home, took it out of the box, and learned that the hose had to be attached, which was a bit of a challenge to the men of our household But after that, it was excellent to go. And boy, does it ever go!!! It sucks stuff right out of the carpet, tends to take out a excellent bit of lint too, and the dust cup got filled very quick the first couple times we vacuumed our house. I reckon we had to empty the cup a few times the first time we vacuumed! So, that was very rewarding.

   It’s been a few months now that we’ve had this machine, and it’s still behaving itself. The only thing that seems a bit weak is the hose, which got twisted out of shape at the head end, but we can live with that. It still has the same suction power, and doesn’t cause us any undue grief, and if it does, I believe the hose is simple to replace.

   The dust cup is nice…I was wary of going the bag-less route, but the convenience of this surprised me pleasantly. Empty the cup into a grocery bag once the dust has settled (we do it before we run it again, rather than after a vacuum session) so that dust does not rise up in a soft cloud. There is an indicator light which tells you when the machine is not at its optimum suctioning power, and this is beyond useful! Wash your filter when the indicator goes to red, and you’ll be back to normal.

   The 35 (or 40?) foot cord is very nice. Make sure you do not get it trapped underneath the brush, as the cord’s outer coating will get worn off; you will be an miserable person when that happens! (A bit of electrical tape will take care of it when it happens, though.)

   I took off one star because of the somewhat weakly-constructed hose, and the fact that the brushes can’t be turned off when using the attachments or doing bare floors.

   Pleased vacuuming!
2. Morris says:

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   We bought a Bissell Momentum Bagless Vacuum Model 82G7 in June 2008.

   After having it for less than 7 months and using it twice a month or so it started to smell terribly of burning plastic that quickly filled the room and blue sparks visible within headlight lens. In addition, the vacuum became increasingly louder. The filters were kept clean, the belt replaced as needed and the dust bin emptied after each use.

   We contacted Bissell in early January 2009 and were told to take it to the closest authorized Bissell repair shop for inspection.

   Several days later the technician informed us the extremely loud noise is not normal; is caused by the motor failing, cannot be repaired so therefore must be replaced.

   Later that week we picked up the groundbreaking new, unopened, in the sealed box, replacement vacuum only to learn the plastic housing that secures the belt and brush was broken into three pieces within the box. A shipping issue?

   We are tremendously disappointed with this vacuum and the fact it only worked for 7 months before needing repair. This vacuum was bought to replace our 15 year ancient, still functioning, Hoover upright which we now reckon was a mistake and not one we’re likely to repeat.

   We’re now waiting to find out if the replacement can be repaired, must again be replaced or will be exchanged for another model of some sort.

   Pros:

   Vacuum does an brilliant job of cleaning carpeting.
   
   Vacuum cleans up pet hair adequately.
   
   Bagless, no bags to buy.

   Cons:

   Motor is exceptionally loud.
   
   Dust bin removal messy, must be emptied outside or you’ll have to vacuum again.
   
   Upholstery brush next to useless.
   
   Hose does not stretch out properly when being used and pulls vacuum over.
   
   Brush spins on Bare Floor setting.
   
   Hose frequently disconnects from vacuum during course of vacuuming.
   
   Expensive filters.
   
   Clogs easily.
3. tiger9415 says:

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   I wanted a second vacuum to keep upstairs and for use on carpets. I found this one for about $99.00. I read the reviews for the Bissell 3910, and although this isn’t the same, it is very similar.

   I was amazed at how much pet hair and dust this vacuum collected after I had already vacuumed with my canister vac. I reckon it does a really excellent job. I also like the 35-foot cord, which means I can plug it into one outlet for the entire upstairs. I wanted a bagless, because the cost of bags would be a lot given how much dog hair I have to deal with. The container is simple to remove and clean.

   You have to be careful with things like curtains, bedspreads, and such that may be in contact with the floor, because its suction is powerful. It is also a bit loud for my liking, but not horrible.

   I have not tried it on bare floors, so I can’t give an opinion about that. I would recommend this vacuum for anyone who likes a excellent value.
4. E. Abdalla says:

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   The first time I used this vacuum, I could not believe how much cat hair, dust, and lint it pulled out of an 8×10 area rug. This rug is only 3 months ancient and obviously my ancient vacuum was not getting the stuff out! It filled up the entire cannister!!! I like this vacuum, it is a fantastic bargain for the price of 99.00. I like the fact that some of the tubing and brush covers are clear, to see what’s going on inside. The only 2 cons are that 1) the mini turbo pet hair brush attachment does not adjust for vertical vacuuming. It works well on a horizontal surface, but is awkward for vertical surfaces, such as the back of a chair. 2) the brush does not shut off for bare wood floors. Otherwise; like it!
5. Colleen says:

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   We had a Hoover Dirt Finder ($176) for about 10 years. Same parts kept breaking over and over and we finally got tired of constantly fixing it. We needed a new vacuum and did some research and found that Bissell in general had better reviews than any other brand. Found this vacuum at Sam’s Club for $89 and chose to give it a whirl. Some minor assembly and it was ready to go. On the first try we picked up so much dirt we changed the cup about 3 times (we have wall-to-wall carpet). Yuck! I normally vacuum 3-4 times a week and was shocked at the amount of dirt it picked up. The suction is so excellent that the vacuum takes you for a walk.

   Pros:
   
   Fantastic price, suction, cord length, cleaning brush attachment, simple to empty canister, lightweight, washable pre-motor filter.

   Cons:
   
   Tips over simple, lost suction due to a clog and had to disconnect (1 screw) the tube on lower right hand side to unclog, needs HEPA filter which ranges from $8-$12 (though in 4-5 months I haven’t had to change it and it came with 2)