Eureka Smart 4870DT Bagged Upright Vacuum

Pros: Amazing suction, handy features, nice design
Cons: a *little* heavy, but who couldn't use the work out now and again?

I've noticed a lot of folks here have said they aren't a fan of this vacuum because it's heavy. This is only the second up-right that I've owned - my first being a Dirt Devil with castor wheels. That vacuum was light as a feather, easy to push around, a ...

Pros: Good suction, Hepa filter, wide cleaning track.
Cons: Weight, hose problem, foot lever, etc. (Read Review)

I was in the market for a new vacuum and decided to check around for reviews of different models at ...

Pros: Quiet, powerful, HEPA filtration, wide swath, easy hose usage.
Cons: very stiff pedal release, very heavy, requires genius to mount upholstery tool

I got this vacuum on the recommendation of Consumer Reports. It wasn't the highest rated vacuum, but it received a "CR Best Buy" rating. I checked some opinions and found reports of belts breaking soon after starting usage, but another opinion stated ...

Pros: Exceptional value for the price paid- capable machine- lots of dirt collected!
Cons: on- off switch location and foot lever location (minor issues)

7DEC04 Review: first impressions of Eureka 4870DT Bagged Vacuum Cleaner I personally try to be a well informed consumer. I do research on most items of $30 $50 ish and up. Do I always make the right choices? Of course not- but i try to ...

Pros: Powerful, quieter than many, clear hoses, intake pipes, and roller brush casing for troubleshooting clogs
Cons: A bit on the heavy side

Within the last month I returned a week-old Hoover Windtunnel that had little issues that drove me crazy and purchased this Eureka Boss Vac. I have two cats and a dog, two school-age children, and a moderately hairy husband. I figured I was due a ...

Pros: Great suction, long cord, sealed hepa filtration, PRICE
Cons: Hard to push foot lever, 22lb vacuum

Let me start by saying please don't buy bagless or you will be sorry especially if you have allergies. They are very messy and more of a pain than you would think. Read my review on the hoover 5750 I got rid of after 5 months and then found this great...

Pros: Amazingly strong performance; design; quiet; cord-length; price; HEPA filtration; clear tubes; easy to assemble
Cons: A bit heavy; can take some effort to pull back; contributes toward insufferable Epinion whining

It's been almost four months since purchasing my Eureka 4870DT and I'm pleased to say that so far I couldn't be happier with it. First and foremost, it does what a vacuum cleaner is supposed to do: it cleans and does so incredibly well. In fact, in ...

Pros: Great brush action. Slightly quieter than most. Inexpensive.
Cons: Exhaust air blast. Poorly designed stretch hose.

I got the distinct impression that it's DEFINATELY NOT as good as Consumer Reports said. It's above average in its price range, but it certainly didn't impress me like the glowing reviews led me to believe. My biggest gripe is the lack of any sort of ...

Pros: Solid, handsome, well-made, strong suction, great features, unbeatable value.
Cons: Some switches are a little stiff, power paw doesn't store on machine. (minor)

I consider myself a fair-minded person, and in fairness I have to take issue with several reviews that - in my opinion - are nit picking this vacuum to death. I should say that I have the upgraded 4870GZ version. Yes, some switches, including the lock ...

Pros: Great suction and setting options. Attachments at your fingertips. Bags and filters readily available.
Cons: Heavy, and some controls are not so easy to use. Hose isn't very long.

I'm no vacuum connoisseur. In fact, the vacuum before my SmartVac was a 20 year old cheapo Hoover. Alas, one day I vacuumed up a coin, which cracked the inner workings, and that was the end of the line for the Hoover. With all the rave reviews on the ...

Pros: Powerful, tank-like quality, value, serious Hepa filter, and it uses BAGS!!!
Cons: Heavy. small-back workout, no grab-handle, Sears was out of bags at purchase.

My wife and I both hated the bagless Kenmore we had. What a big mess, and smelly! It's a pleasure to use bags again. Foot lever is NOT problematic...use your LEFT foot. Works everytime. The brushes are at such a high rpm that the vacuum actually ...

Pros: Great dirt suction, convenient and easy-to-use hose and attachments. Very quiet for the power.
Cons: Carpet/hard floor switch somewhat hard to push. Upholstery nozzle storage a bit loose.

I love this vacuum cleaner! Great cleaning power - I could not believe the dirt it cleaned out of my carpet, which I had just vacuumed thoroughly (I thought)with my old vac just a week earlier. The Eureka Boss 4870 "almost" made vacuuming fun. The ...

Pros: Great suction
Cons: Unbelievably heavy and unwieldy, recline latch a joke

I generally like to get Consumer Reports's opinion on any household appliance over $80.00, and when it came time for me to retire my old Hoover, I made sure to do my research. This vacuum rated near the top. For the life of me, I can't figure out why. ...

Pros: The cleaning power and tools that are easily accessible and work well.
Cons: The accessory hose is short and stiff. The brush control is difficult engage.

After reading Consumer Reports and the reviews here I decided to purchase the Eureka Smart Vac. Mine is a Eureka Smart 4870F. I love it! I have a German Shepherd with a medium length coat who sheds a lot. I also have a cat and live down a dirt ...

Pros: Good Suction, Long cord and hose.
Cons: A little heavy, foot pedal a bit stiff

I have owned this vacuum from new for 18months now and it is very good. The suction is really great ...