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Jun 27 '07
Pros: HEPA filter, good suction
Cons: weight, non-retractable cord, terrible on stairs and tile,
loosely attached accessories, awkward levers
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Apr 13 '06
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
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Mar 28 '06
Pros: suction, HEPA filter
Cons: manual could use a bit more detail; unit is heavy
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Feb 23 '06
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.
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Feb 10 '06
Pros: Great cleaning, Quiet, Long cord, Great value, No Sneezing!
Cons: None worth mentioning
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Feb 01 '06
Pros: Cleans very well.
Cons: Too heavy for some people.
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Jan 23 '06
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)
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Jan 20 '06
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
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Nov 13 '05
Pros: Pros - see above
Cons: Cons - see above
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Sep 28 '05
Pros: Great suction & Price
Cons: Stretch hose could be a little longer
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Sep 11 '05
Pros: Powerful suction (12 Amp motor) and HEPA Filter
Cons: Weight
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Apr 18 '05
Pros: Suction power! Easy to use. bags are sold at Wal-mart.
Cons: Foot release a little stiff and vacuum is a little heavy.
Summary: 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. ... read more
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Mar 29 '05
Pros: Great suction
Cons: Unbelievably heavy and unwieldy, recline latch a joke
Summary: 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. ... read more
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Feb 15 '05
Pros: Powerful, quieter than many, clear hoses, intake pipes, and roller brush casing for troubleshooting clogs
Cons: A bit on the heavy side
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Jan 31 '05
Pros: Great suction. Easy use and maintenance. Quiet.
Cons: Heavy. Hose fights stretching and grows some indestructible mold.
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Jan 20 '05
Pros: Great brush action.
Slightly quieter than most.
Inexpensive.
Cons: Exhaust air blast.
Poorly designed stretch hose.
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Jan 03 '05
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.
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Dec 07 '04
Pros: Exceptional value for the price paid- capable machine- lots of dirt collected!
Cons: on- off switch location and foot lever location (minor issues)
Summary: 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 ... read more
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May 17 '04
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.
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Feb 24 '04
Pros: Quiet, powerful, HEPA filtration, wide swath, easy hose usage.
Cons: very stiff pedal release, very heavy, requires genius to mount upholstery tool
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Dec 08 '03
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.
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Oct 02 '03
Pros: Amazing suction, handy features, nice design
Cons: a *little* heavy, but who couldn't use the work out now and again?
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Aug 30 '03
Pros: Good suction, Hepa filter, wide cleaning track.
Cons: Weight, hose problem, foot lever, etc. (Read Review)
Summary: I was in the market for a new vacuum and decided to check around for reviews of different models at ... read more
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Aug 11 '03
Pros: Good Suction, Long cord and hose.
Cons: A little heavy, foot pedal a bit stiff
Summary: I have owned this vacuum from new for 18months now and it is very good. The suction is really great ... read more
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Jul 22 '03
Pros: Incredible suction
Cons: Heavy.
Summary: This machine has a few notable flaws, but it is still the best cleaner I've owned to date. It has t ... read more
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Jun 21 '03
Pros: None
Cons: too heavy - does not store tools well
Summary: This vacuum is way to heavy. I returned it to the store as vacuum cleaning is not one of my favorite occupations and I knew I would never use this one. It is very difficult to pull back on even at the very highest setting. The hose repeatedly falls ... read more
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Jan 15 '03
Pros: Low price, very quiet, excellent cleaning ability, and good supply of on-board tools
Cons: It's a bit on the heavy side
Summary: I bough this vacuum based on its rating with consumer reports as well as the ratings on epinions. I was not steered wrong!
OK, it's a bit heavy. It's also VERY quiet. I was astonished at how well it cleaned the first time I used it. I was ... read more
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Jan 08 '03
Pros: Great suction, long cord, sealed hepa filtration, PRICE
Cons: Hard to push foot lever, 22lb vacuum
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Apr 28 '09
Pros: Suction is good.
Cons: Everything on this beast is pretty bulky. The hose is useless.
Summary: This is the 2nd time in 6 months that this vacuum cleaner simply won't power on! I have done everything except take this thing apart. It won't power on again...so...I am done. This thing was heavy as heck too. I lift weights 5 times a week and train for
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Aug 10 '07
Pros: It can suck the spots of a leopard
Cons: seems top heavy, but worth it.
Summary: I replaced a bagless vac because of all the mess and trouble we had with it. I bought the Eureka Smart Vac for my husbands office and TV room downstairs. He's been very pleased with it. Then I ran out of bags for my Hoover in the main part of the house
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Jul 18 '06
Pros: Nice Color
Cons: Poor Design
Summary: My Eureka smart vac burned out belts left and right, also the roller would not work on shag carpet.I got so frustrated with it I decided to take apart and diagnosis this vac,what a poor design.The idler clamp assembly was cracked.I kept calling Eureka,
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Mar 19 '06
Pros: Inexpensive, attractive, relatively quiet, and very powerful.
Cons: Foot lever is stiff, but I've figured out a way around this.
Summary: I read many of the reviews here before buying this vacuum at Bed Bath and Beyond with one of their 20% discount coupons. The coupon doesn't work on other vacuums, Dyson for example, but you can use on the 4870. I don't want to repeat what's already been
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Mar 02 '06
Pros: Great suction, wide cleaning path, quiet compared to most vacuums.
Cons: kicks up dirt that land "on" the vacuum, not "in" the vacuum
Summary: This was a Consumer Report "Best Buy", and after a considerable amount of research, it looked like it. It only took me three minutes of vacuuming to realize a major flaw. The vacuum kicks up dust and dirt from the carpet and leaves a film of grime on
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Feb 25 '06
Pros: Good suction; quieter than most vacuums; HEPA filtration; good quality for the price
Cons: Heavy to lift and push; its on the wide side
Summary: I bought the Eureka Boss Smart Vac Ultra in May '05 because it was the least expensive vacuum with a Consumer Reports Best Buy rating. It was $124 on Amazon.com. After 10 months of use I am very satisfied with it. I have a small dog that seems to shed
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Dec 27 '05
Pros: This vacuum really cleans well and glides easily!
Cons: It's a bit heavy and the handle release requires some pressure to release.
Summary: We love this vacuum and loved the price--we bought it based on Consumer's Reports. It cleans the floors and carpets equally well. The hose is long enough to use tools efficiently. Our old Sears upright would tip over any time we used the tools and this
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Dec 22 '05
Pros: Does a great job
Cons: Bags
Summary: This is the best vacuum I've ever owned. I've got one hairy golden retriever and let me tell you, this one does the job. I agree with all of the pros above and the cons too, except for it's weight. Sure it's heavy, but at least mine came with wheels.
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Dec 17 '05
Pros: suction beats the suction of any dyson vacuum
lighter than a dyson Vacuum
Cons: not bagless
too many models 4870D 4870DT 4870F 4870G and the 4870GZ
Summary: i don't understand what people are talking about this vacuum is not heavy at all. Is 21lbs really that much work for people! Geeez! I can imagine all the overweight moms complaining in the background. The vacuum has incredible suction and performs great
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Sep 26 '05
Pros: Price, light on front, attachment hose works well, long cord
Cons: Poor suction - especially on edges, VERY heavy, difficult foot pedal
Summary: Bought on advice from Consumer Reports 'Best Buy' category. I have had Panasonic vacuums in the past. I will go back to them for sure. This one is large and SO heavy that I don't vacuum upstairs much at all. It is even heavy to just get up one step
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Apr 27 '05
Pros: I love the brush. Great on stairs. I hated to clean them, before;-}.
Cons: Heavy.
Summary: I was shocked that when I tuned it on, it just took off... it was ready to clean, and clean it did. It is WONDERFUL. I did not read reviews before I got it, but it seems like many people feel like I do. I look forward to many happy & clean days to
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Apr 26 '05
Pros: Great performance, easy assembly, permanently attached hose, long cord.
Cons: Clumsy handle release, somewhat heavy.
Summary: I've always bought cheap vacuums, you know, the $69 Hoover deal, thinking there wasn't that much different. But they didn't pick up pet hair very well, so I looked for something more powerful and Consumer Reports recommended the Eureka Boss SmartVac. At
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Feb 26 '05
Pros: None but price.
Cons: You don't even get what you pay for here. DO NOT BUY!!!!
Summary: I concur with the person who stated worst vacuum ever. Not only did it have all the problems listed by another reviewer, it also has a couple more that were not mentioned. 1) The dial switching from floor to tool usage was nearly impossible to
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Jan 17 '05
Pros: price and works great so far
Cons: a bit heavy
Summary: Hey all :) Just got the vacuum in the mail this morning. Unpacked really easy and assembly was a snap :) Other reviewers were right, it is almost self-propelled! It is a bit heavy, but manageable for this little lady. Went from carpet to bare floor
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Oct 06 '04
Pros: Cleans...really cleans the carpet.
Boy does it clean.
Quiet.
Cons: Weight. Useless light.
Summary: Bought this to replace a Hoover Wind Tunnel that was losing motivation to clean carpets. The vacuum really cleans. It has a cheap plastic look and feel to it compared to the Hoover, but I paid a lot more for the Hoover too. The Eureka makes up for the
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Aug 26 '04
Pros: Sweeps reasonably well.
Cons: Belts wear out too quickly and easily and are too expensive.
Summary: I purchased this machine based upon all the good reviews I had read and the reasonable price, but my own experience was mixed. It cleans just fine but not significantly better than my old Hoover cannister did or any upright that I have owned. But, my
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Jul 07 '04
Pros: GREAT, GREAT, GREAT ON DOG HAIR
Cons: THE VACUUM IS A LITTLE HEAVY AND THE HANDLE RELEASE BUTTON IS A LITTLE STIFF.
Summary: HAVE BEEN DEBATING ABOUT THIS VACUUM. CONSUMER REPORTS GAVE IT GOOD POINTS. TRIED A DYSON AND REALLY LIKED IT. THOUGHT THAT I WOULD GIVE THIS ONE A TRY AND SAVE $300.00. IT WAS ON SALE AT SHOPKO SO I THOUGHT WHY NOT. IF IT DIDN'T WORK ON THE DOG HAIR I
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Apr 26 '04
Pros: Excellent vacuum for the money
Cons: Foot release, very stiff
Summary: I purchased this vacuum for my mom. I have owned a 4870 for several years and found it to be a very reliable vacuum. The vacuum is easy to use has very good suction, it is easy to use and adjust for different carpet height, also works very well on tile
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Apr 09 '04
Pros: Powerful, quiet
Cons: Slightly heavy
Summary: I bought this vacuum to replace a bagless Dirt Devil I bought just a few months ago. I wanted a vacuum with a bag that could handle the dirt from two toddlers and a labrador. This machine is great. I filled the bag the first time I used it (shows what
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Mar 23 '04
Pros: It works as advertised
Cons: foot lever tricky, but no big deal
Summary: Ok, I have heard the good and the not so good things from other reviewers on this site. But Consumer Reports did a good job. You won't find a vac of this caliper for no less than $300 and this thing cost half that with amazing performance. As far
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Mar 20 '04
Pros: Superb suction, long cord, Hepa filter, cleans both carpet and hard surfaces.
Cons: Heavy & stiff foot pedal.
Summary: This vacuum easily compares with ones twice or three times its price. It actually made our drab, old, cheap carpet look almost new - wow! I sound like a commercial, but it is really true. Definitely would recommend this for anyone who wants a thorough
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Jan 13 '04
Pros: Cleaning power, QUIET, HEPA filtering
Cons: It weighs just over 20 lbs.
Summary: This vacuum was purchased based on the recommendations found in a Consumer Reports article (Best Buy). It's great. It cleans wonderfully and is QUIET. Since our last unit sounded a bit like a jet engine I may be a bit overly sensitive to this
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Dec 06 '03
Pros: Suction, cleaning power on hard jobs, good on the edges, wide track cord length.
Cons: Heavier than most, bags not available in a lot of discount stores (Walmart, K-Mart).
Summary: I replaced a Hoover bagless upright for this machine. What a joy it is to use. I have a German Shep that can cover the floor with her fur in part of a day, a cat that is worse (and that litter box), and a bird that gets seed all over. My Hoover could not
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Jan 13 '03
Summary: This is a terrific vacuum cleaner. It is well designed,
very easy to push (I believe it is self p
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