Dirt Devil Breeze Bagless Upright Vacuum, M088160RED

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1. customer says:

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   Our huge and heavy Dirt Devil Platinum Force quit after 5 years of service and we chose to try something lighter and much less expensive.

   The Breeze arrived in 3 days, even with free shipping – thanks Amazon!
   
   Assembly was a breeze, just 4 screws. We have over 1500 sq ft of carpeted areas and steps so I place the new vacuum to work.

   Pros:
   
   – Price (and I also used a gift certificate) – sweet!
   
   – Lightweight! What a difference it makes.
   
   – Very powerful. It sucked a full dirt container from our house.
   
   – Thermal protective device – according to the manual this will shut off the motor to prevent overheating (what our ancient vacuum did not have)

   Cons:
   
   – No HEPA filter out of the box but the next time I replace the filter I can get a HEPA filter from Amazon
   
   – To use the hose (on the steps, inside car) I needed to detach the main hose and connect the special hose. But it’s cool how you plug-and-twist the hose in place.
   
   – Warranty is only 2 years. But for the price I paid that’s fine.

   So really, no negatives yet. Pleased with this buy.
2. A. Maier says:

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   First off, how do you say “mixed bag” about a “bagless” vacuum? Well but you say it, here is my opinion on it – the excellent and the terrible. I bought mine as a second vac, and despite past nightmares with entry bagless vacs, wanted something I could empty after each occasional use vs. store away with a partly filled bag.

   On the pro side: This unit is VERY light in weight. Fantastic for those with arthritis or anyone who is carrying a vacuum up and down stairs. What is not lightweight is the power – it certainly has excellent suction. I also like the slightly narrower width whem compared to most other vacuums – 13″ wide vs the more common 15″ wide may not seem like much, but this fits in narrow places yet is still a full power vac.

   On the neutral side: Emptying is simple, but like most entry level bagless units, the filter is a mess to deal with. Best bet is, from time, use a second vac to clean this units filter, or used canned air outside upwind.
   
   Attachments are okay – connecting the hose is akward. Just a note – the height is really simply fixed, not “automatic”, but it does lift the beater bar up when the handle is in the upright position to prevent carpet hurt.

   On the negative side: This is a very loud vacuum cleaner. On a scale of 1-10, this is an 11. Pickup can be tough, as it wants to spit items back at you – and with the exhaust blowing downward in the front, stir up dust ahead of you. Note – if you have problems with dust and allergies, avoid this or have someone else clean the filter for you.

   Overall: The negatives are strong issues against the positives and neutrals on this vac. Also keep in mind that with the low end bagless vacs, the money you save on bags is more than spent on filters. Nearly like buying a printer – the printer is cheap, but they get you on the ink. Here they get you on the filter.

   All in all, this makes for a handy and powerful second vac, a lightweight vac for those who can’t handle a heavy vac, and a vac to consider if you are really stretching the dollar. But be careful not to reckon bagless is going to save you money.
3. M. LAPITAN says:

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   I’ve had my Dirt Devil Breeze for (3?+) years now (Obviously an older version but based on what I see from the picture nothing had changed much.) Bought this as replacement to a previous vacuum cleaner which had the “fan” (not sure if this is the right word for it) that was in the path of the dirt (I believe that was a hoover). I used it to pick up some solid object and got stuck in the “fan” which caused it to break on me. The design of the breeze was a lot better since the filter catches objects before it gets to the suction mechanism. Overall, does what its supposed to do.
   
   Cons:
   
   - The exhaust out in front was certainly a design “duh”. But you wouldn’t realize it till you use it for picking up light material (e.g. small bird feathers).
   
   - Is there an simpler way to switch from bottom suction to the onboard tools?
   
   - Emptying the canister is certainly a hassle (but sames me money in the long run)
   
   - *LOUD* And I cannot say this enough. My unit is a small older and I swear this thing gets louder with age. I swear, I was two houses away and I thought my wife was using the table saw. If you want to tune out the rest of the world or not want to hear somebody nag at you, though, this is certainly for you.
   
   - No height adjustment (tough to use on thick carpet)
   
   Pro:
   
   - A certain work horse. I reckon this thing will last a lifetime. This is the first vacuum cleaner I will get rid off that really still works.
   
   - As mentioned above, design was better than other vacuums
   
   - Cheap
4. Holden Caulfield says:

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   I received this vacuum as a gift. Either the person who gave it to me did no research on it or she’s not really a friend. This Chinese piece of crud is BY FAR the most ill-conceived, frustrating machine I’ve ever had the displeasure of using. Perhaps, because I’m used to vacuums that really VACUUM, I’m biased…but let me tell you!!

   First, it struggles sucking in any sorts of small rocks that might be tracked in from sneakers–they rattle around in the bottom, endlessly, and, when one turns it off, they fall on the floor. It basically just moves things around the carpet…even tiny shards of broken glass won’t get to the canister, instead, they just get smaller and redistributed on the floor. The excellent news is, one seldom has to empty the dirt canister!

   Second, using the hose, unlike most vacuums, requires one to first disconnect the another hose going to the vacuum’s base before attaching it to the body. Again, all the debris the vac couldn’t pull into the canister falls to the floor. The hose is so small, one must pick up the vacuum to get to cobwebs and other high areas for which most people use the hose attachment. Anything–even that pea on the floor between the counter and fridge is too hefty for this lightweight to pull into it’s canister! One must literally drop it into the hose and straighten it out and up to get it far enough into the “system” to get it into the canister. Switching between hose and back to floor vacuuming is a chore requiring getting on one’s knees each time.

   It’s a excellent thing all the screws used to place this thing together are of uniform size because you’ll certainly be taking it apart–it clogs easily and burns through belts like nobody’s business! Putting it back together is honestly simple because all the screws are the same.

   But wait!! There’s more to despise about this devil…it is as loud as a freaking shop vac! There should be a bright red warning tag on this thing BEGGING the user to wear ear plugs…unbelievable! One more thing, even storing it’s power cord is troublesome as the clamps to hold the hose are in the way of the posts on which to wind the cord.

   In summary, this poor excuse for a vacuum doesn’t vacuum very well (LOW on Consumer Reports list), the hose attachment is joke, it’s as loud as a jet taking off and you’ll surely need a screwdriver and extra belts. I’d say this thing really sucks…but it hardly sucks at all!

   Do yourself a favor and get yourself a Hoover Wind Tunnel…sure, you’ll spend a few more bucks on it but it’ll last and last and you’ll not find yourself using the Lord’s name in vain every time you want to clean the house.
5. R. Moad says:

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   Bought this vacuum at Home Depot today for $39 and it does a fantastic job. Recently bought a Shark Infinity, paid $200 for it, worst unit I have ever used or bought. Highly recommend the Dirt Devil and the price can’t be beat! Even bought a 1 yr extra warranty for $4.99.