Eureka 4870GZ Boss Smart-Vac Upright Vacuum
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Eureka 4870GZ Boss Smart-Vac Upright Vacuum
Customer Review: Excellent Vacuum - Great Service
Summary: 5 Stars
Ordered from Amazon w/ a $25 coupon and the Free Super Saver shipping. Item arrived in 2 days, not the 5-9 I was expecting. Can't say enough about the delivery service.
Setup vacuum which was very simple and straightforward. Had to try the vacuum out and I was thoroughly impressed. The vacuum worked as advertised. Some complained the vacuum was heavy, and it is, but it doesn't seem any heavier than our Hoover Windtunnel bagless this one is replacing. In all honesty, once the vacuum is on, it literally pulls itself so the weight is not an issue. The other great thing about this vacuum is that it's so quiet you can still hold a conversation while it's on. I ran it while the dog was sleeping and he didn't even budge whereas with the old one he'd be up and barking at it.
The handle release lever is a little tough to operate but I'm sure that'll loosen up w/ use, and it was no problem putting the handle back into the upright position. All tools fit nicely into the appropriate spots. The one requires you to play around w/ it to snap in properly but once it's in, it's not going anywhere, as some have criticized. Another great thing about this vacuum is the extra long cord. We can do one complete floor w/o having to plug it in several times.
Overall, I am extremely pleased w/ this purchase. Some also stated that it seemed like the vacuum had lifted the carpet knap back from work levels and this certainly seems to be the case. I am very impressed and would recommend this purchase to anyone, especially ordering from Amazon. Consumer Reports recommended the 4870 as a Best Buy and I can see why. This is an excellent vacuum and hope to get many years of quality service from it.
Customer Review: Love this machine!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the third Eureka Boss Smart-Vac I've purchased. The first one is still working hard, the second one didn't last a year, and this third one is like the first, music to my ears.
I'll give the cons first because they are obvious. This model is cheap to buy and cheaply made. Little things begin to go wrong early on - like the brush continues to rotate even when the handle is in upright position and the knob has been turned from 'floor' to 'hose', the wheels squeek, the 'carpet'/'bare floor' adjustment is hard to use. And I have struggled with all three vacuum's as far as keeping the onboard attachments onboard. Mostly they are kept off the machine unless needed for use.
The pros: Well, this is cheap to buy so you're getting the most bang for your buck. It SUCKS like none-other. I can forgive and overlook all the con's on this one point alone. We have two dogs and two cats, live on a ranch so all kinds of 'stuff' gets tracked in, and this machine takes it all on in stride. It gets to the bottom, down through the carpet fibers, and sucks out most of what gets deposited. How do I know? It used to be when I shampooed the carpet what came out made a muddy slurry in the shampooer reservoir. After using The Boss Smart-Vac the water is dirty but not thick and full of sand and hair.
The hose is handy, easy to use, and really sucks as well. The hose-extension attachments make up for how I wish the hose was just a little bit longer.
This machine receives 5 stars because it does what it says it will do. It out-performs the more expensive models - some of which I've personally tried. No way would I trade my Eureka Boss for anything else.
Customer Review: I love this vacuum!
Summary: 5 Stars
I spent months researching vacuums before I purchased this one. I have a German Shepherd that sheds like crazy, so I needed something that could deal with the dog hair (with my old vacuum - a bagless - I had to empty the filter repeatedly, then go back over the same areas on the rug three or four times in order to vacuum up all of the dog hair. It was such a pain!).
Pros:
Great suction - I only have to go over the rugs once! Also, you can set the rug height -- a nice feature when you have several rugs made from different materials! Sometimes I find that certain rugs get dirt and hair embedded in the rug -- making it difficult to vacuum. This vacuum sucks everything up without having to re-vacuum any areas.
Easy transition from carpet to bare floor.
Great attachments. I use all of the attachments while vacuuming the furniture or cleaning out the car. The attachment for vacuuming stairs is a nice one to have!
Fantastic price. I actually considered buying a Dyson, which is way out of my price range, but now I'm so glad I didn't spend more than I needed to. This vacuum does everything I need it to do, at a fraction of the Dyson price.
Cons:
The vacuum is heavy, which has not been a problem for me, but it's something to consider when purchasing a vacuum.
The hose is not long enough. It's not so short that I can't get anything done, but another three feet would be helpful.
The pros far outweigh the cons, and I definitely recommend this product! I have no regrets about buying this vacuum. I'm thinking about getting another dog, and I'm confident that this vacuum can handle more dog hair!
Customer Review: I love it!
Summary: 5 Stars
Yes, it's heavy, yes, it's loud, yes, you have to really stomp on the release button to release the handle and yes, I am STILL giving it five stars. And that is because this thing can SUCK, it is awesome. My carpets have never looked so good. I don't know about the rest of you but the number one feature I want from a vacuum is good suction and with this you get it. I read several of the one star reviews wondering why anyone could hate this vacuum so much and even all of those stated how great the suction is. Isn't that what you want out of a vacuum? Sure it would be great if it was lighter, quieter, etc. but I am not willing to sacrifice good suction for those features, apparently other people are. I am not a very big woman and yes, I do get a bit of a workout when I use and carry this vacuum but hey to me that's just an added bonus, I can skip the gym after vacuuming the whole house! As far as the release button goes, I just use my heel to give it a good push. I think the Power Paw is great for vacuuming the stairs and couch. When I vacuum the carpets, it sucks the carpet fibers up high leaving those great "just vacuumed" lines. It gets up every bit of pet hair from the carpet and furniture. I highly recommend this vacuum. If suction that actually cleans your house is what you're looking for this is the vacuum for you.
I just want to add that I have only had this vacuum for one month, I bought it based on the Consumer Reports recommendation and the reviews I read on here. So the longevity of the vacuum is uncertain. But in the past my (more expensive) vacuums have only lasted 2-3 years so if I can get that out of this one at this price I will be more than happy.
Customer Review: Forget about Dyson
Summary: 5 Stars
My Wife and I were in need of a new vacuum, but had been putting off the purchase b/c, like many others, we were caught up in the "Dyson" hype and weren't quite ready to spend $400+. However, the weekend that we decided to drag the Christmas tree out of the house was "the straw that broke the camel's back", and we decided that, for our health, we couldn't possibly rely on our current vacuum cleaner any longer.
After extensive research, we decided to try out this highly-reviewed vacuum instead of waiting longer to purchase a Dyson, thus saving ourselves almost $300; and, on top of that, this item shipped for free AND we weren't charged sales tax (I LOVE AMAZON.COM!).
Anyway, the vacuum arrived and, after 5 minutes of unpacking and assembly, I took it for a spin around our humble abode. Now, I'm hardly an expert on vacuum cleaners, but one thing was abundantly clear the second I turned the "Eureka Boss" on: this thing has some power! I ran it around the living room, and it made our heavily used carpet (I work from home, so our floors are always occupied) look like brand new. The incredible part was, I had just vacuumed our floors the day before this new Eureka arrived; but after going over my previous tracks, I was stunned at how much "stuff" was in the vacuum bag--talk about justifying your purchase!
Anyway, my conclusion is this: while I've never done a side-by-side comparison of this vacuum vs. a $400+ Dyson, I can honestly say that giving my floors a once-over with the "Eureka 4870GZ Boss" has not only made my home much cleaner, but also saved me $300+ in the process. Color me happy :-)