Eureka Smart 4870DT Bagged Upright Vacuum

Pros: HEPA filter, good suction
Cons: weight, non-retractable cord, terrible on stairs and tile, loosely attached accessories, awkward levers

After extensive on-line research my husband decided to purchase this vacuum. I begged for the Dyson, but he insisted the Dyson was over-hyped, and over-priced. I am shocked this thing received anything but terrible reviews. It does have great ...

Pros: On/Off for brush, great for pet hair, doesn't scuff baseboards, gets carpet really clean, price
Cons: Foot Pedal and Hard Floor/Carpet Switch not user friendly, somewhat heavy for a vacuum

I have owned this vacuum for well over a year now and it has performed wonderfully for me. I use the vacuum at least once a day around here with all the pet hair and the kids' messes. We have wood floors in the kitchen and linoleum in the laundry room ...

Pros: suction, HEPA filter
Cons: manual could use a bit more detail; unit is heavy

I also bought this based on the CR "Best Buy" designation, and I haven't been disappointed. I have been using this vacuum for 4 months now. It would be so very nice if the vacuum designers could figure out how to incorporate a retractible cord into ...

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: Great cleaning, Quiet, Long cord, Great value, No Sneezing!
Cons: None worth mentioning

I'm a serious researcher, so after reading Consumer Reports rankings and online ratings, I visited Sears and tried out tops pics. I bought the burgundy version of this vacuum yesterday after finally giving up on my useless Dirt Devil Featherlite. I was ...

Pros: Cleans very well.
Cons: Too heavy for some people.

After reading many vacuum cleaner reviews and Consumer Reports, we decided to purchase the Eureka 4870D Bagless Upright at Wal Mart for $139 plus tax. We got the box home and found it easy to assemble and get going. The attachments were easy to snap into ...

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: 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: Pros - see above
Cons: Cons - see above

I just bought this vacuum cleaner today after reading the reviews of others on this website. I am blown away by how much better it works than my previous vacuum cleaner, a Dirt Devil. We have two dogs in the house, a lab and a chow/golden retriever ...

Pros: Great suction & Price
Cons: Stretch hose could be a little longer

have always owned a bagless vacuum, thinking it would be less of a pain not having to worry about buying bags. But after a while I got sick of having to sick my hands in the vacuum to unclog the dirt that got cauught up in the canister. Also I have gone ...

Pros: Powerful suction (12 Amp motor) and HEPA Filter
Cons: Weight

I consider myself a fairly conservative spender. My first attempt at buying a vacuum cleaner led me to buy a Dirt Devil for about $50.00. It lasted for only a few months and then started having motor problems. I decided maybe my knowledge of vacuum ...

Pros: Suction power! Easy to use. bags are sold at Wal-mart.
Cons: Foot release a little stiff and vacuum is a little heavy.

I own a collie - australian shepard and a cat. Both shed like it's their job. When my old 1970's Eureka cannister gave out in March I started searching for a replacement and while I would have loved to have purchased a Miele I couldn't justify the price. ...

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: 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. Easy use and maintenance. Quiet.
Cons: Heavy. Hose fights stretching and grows some indestructible mold.

Several features are addressed specifically below, but in general all of the features seem designed for functionality and ease of use. -Attachments No more problems with the attachments getting knocked off when not in use, they are stowed out of the ...