Eureka 431A Optima Bagged Upright Vacuum

Pros: powerful, lightweight & small, low cost, long hose, long cord, hose tools, cool looks
Cons: no floor nozzle release, loud

After my Hoover WindTunnel died on me (and lit on fire...yikes!), it was time to look for a new vaccum. This was one of the cheaper models at around $70 (I'm not sure it was a present, I saw a similar model for that price) and was wondering...would such ...

Pros: Small in stature - GREAT on performance Excellent for stairs because its so light!
Cons: Well - like everyone says - Cord could be maybe 5 ft longer.

OK, picture this.... 14 days, 4 long haired cats, - - -and no vacuum cleaner!!! So I do the google thing after checking on ebay for used vacuums. It seems no matter what I buy retail, no matter what price range, if I buy it new it lasts no more ...

Pros: Suction. Light weight, easy to tote up stairs. Small, convenient to store. Comfortable handle. Cute.
Cons: Louder than expected. A bit time-consuming to clean filter thoroughly.

I love this vacuum. First of all, I love it's light weight, and how powerful it is for it's size. The handle is, well, handy, very comfortable to use, and I have problems with repetitive motion and grip on my right-hand side. The switches, ...

Pros: Excellent suction. Adjustable handle. ONE filter to clean.
Cons: No height adjustment. Small wheels.

We've gone through so many vacuums in our house. We vacuum every day. We've owned KENMORE, HOOVER, BISSEL and others, several costing $200-$$279. We decided to buy this EUREKA OPTIMA because it was on sale (clearance) at HHGREG for only $38! We ...

Pros: Inexpensive but POWERFUL. Lightweight. Simple (no bells and whistles).
Cons: The green, sparkly color makes it look cheap.

I needed a lightweight vacuum cleaner, but didn't want to sacrifice power. The majority of cleaners today, it seems to me, derive from a bigger-is-better design mentality. But I have a small cottage, and just wanted something powerful AND small. I ...

Pros: Value, Suction, ease of use, lightweight, comfortable and extensible handle
Cons: A bit noisy, blows some dust away from intake

We've used the Eureka Optima for two months now, and we are quite pleased with our purchase. Main strengths are it's attractive price (55$), low weight, ergonomic design and good suction power. Main drawbacks are the noise, the odd placement of the ...

Pros: Excellent for hard flooring with options for vacuum with or without the brush roller...
Cons: Not a practical unit if you're looking for a vacuum for just carpet.

I purchased the vacuum for use on my newly refinished hardwood floors and find it excellent for that purpose. The power switch has three settings: off, vacuum and vacuum with brush roller. (You don't use a brush roller on hardwood floors.) This is ...

Pros: Lightweight, Great suction, Love the color, Picks up everything, Not too expensive
Cons: Canister could be a little bigger.

My mom kept mentioning getting a new vacuum cleaner last Christmas. I would've loved to buy a Dyson but I don't have $400 to spend on a vacuum cleaner. After searching the net I heard the Optima was just as good as a Dyson. So, I gave it a try. When I ...

Pros: 12 amp, lightweight, bag less, inexpensive, adjustable handle, brush roller turn off feature
Cons: power cord too short, filters have to be replaced

In my search for a new vacuum, I was looking for the best vacuum at the best price. I have had two previous vacuums in the last 6 years each of which cost nearly $200 and each which lasted 3 years. Although both of these vacuums did their job or ...

Pros: Light and compact, yet powerful and includes basic attachments.
Cons: Tiny front wheels, exhaust vents directly in front, no floor nozzle release button.

I just purchased the Eureka Optima to replace an old Hoover full size upright. Compared to the worn out Hoover, the Optima is far superior. The Optima is inexpensive ($56 at Target) and compact, weighing about 11 pounds. The non-retracting powercord ...

Pros: Great suction, great cleaning, amazing versatility
Cons: Filter cleaning is tedious and must be done frequently

With a 12 Amp motor, this unit has a lot of suction. But here are some of the less obvious features that make it great in my opinion: The rolling base fits snug to the floor, and there is something like a weather strip on the bottom that helps sweep ...

Pros: It's pretty, compact, sucks like crazy, it's bagless and my cats like it!!!
Cons: Not good for large houses or for insecure men!!!

Lets start at the beginning - I bought my first vacuum (a Eureka Victory 4465D) at age 16 (along with my first apartment). I have always been obsessive as well as compulsive about cleaning and I am also very picky about the quality of products I buy. ...

Pros: Lots of power without lots of weight.
Cons: can be a little hard to push at times.

With a house full of kids and pets I needed a vacuum that could stand up to the challenge of a busy household with lots of hair, dirt, food, you name it. I bought this vacuum after mine quit on me it couldn’t keep up with my needs. I love the fact that ...

Pros: Powerful, packs away nicely
Cons: Noisy, still heavy, no HEPA filter

My Green Monster I bought the Eureka 431A Optima Bagless Upright Vacuum at Costco last year. Priced at $48, it was the cheapest vacuum available at the store. I had just moved into an apartment with thick carpet in the bedroom and needed a ...

Pros: light weight, easy to handle, less storage space required
Cons: yucky filter to clean, does not handle constant use well

I originally bought this vacuum because I was looking for something lightweight to haul up and down the stairs of our two-story house. The selling point for me was the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval and the fact that it has as many amps as a full ...