First day - A 3
Written: Feb 10 '05 (Updated Feb 19 '05)
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Pros: It picked up dirt and carpet fuzz that had held out for 6 years.
Cons: First, it's HEAVY. Second, the upright release is horrible. Third, the hose is awkward.
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| hilditch's Full Review: Eureka 4874 Bagged Upright Vacuum |
Super Vac! However, it is far from being user friendly. After doing 2,800 sq. ft. of sculptured berber and plush including stairs on two levels, I had to wrestle with it the whole time and found it just ornery, and heavy. This is not for the timid, elderly or weak who live on multiple levels. I fought with the foot release, the attachments, the hight guide and stairs.
Two weeks later: It didn't get any lighter; however, we are getting along better. I bent back the spring plate that holds the foot release some so it's now easier to work. I learned the height setting needs to be high enough. Duh. The vacuum intensity can be controlled with the flow switch half-way between floor/hose and thus it doesn't eat throw rugs. I purchased an extra hose and the air beater attachment from Eureka. The two hoses fit together for 18 feet of stairs for 3 of 4 cleanings. Lastly, the extra width really does take 25% less time! :)
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Amount Paid (US$): 168.00
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