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: A great value!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had this vacuum for only a month and am extremely happy with it, so far. I have multiple animals and the suction is great - it is almost like having a self-propelled machine. I find it to be fairly quiet and not especially heavy (compared to my previous vacuum). Assembly was a breeze. The tools fit well on board and never fall out. I like the long power cord so I don't have to unplug constantly. Moving the suction from floor to hose is a snap with the large knob that is easy to reach. I also like that I can turn the roller brush completely off so, when doing bare floors, the dirt isn't kicked back by the brush. My only complaints (minor) are: (1) the hose should be longer or easier to stretch out full length, and (2) the bare floor switch is a little hard to click into place.
I wound up purchasing this vacuum when my Dyson Animal broke (the month after the 3 year warranty expired, of course). The Dyson repair tech quoted me $160 for the repair so I decided to purchase the Eureka instead. It had gotten good reviews and there was a 'special' on Amazon bringing the price (with free shipping) down to under $115.00 - less than the repair cost on my Dyson.
I've come to realize that I like bagged vacuums better than bagless. I initially wanted bagless because I thought it would be easy to clean and I could save on the cost of bags. However, emptying the dirt cup on the Dyson always involved getting dust in the air. I finally got around that problem by taking an empty plastic garbage bag and holding it closed around my wrist while I emptied the cup and then waiting until the dust settled. Plus, the cup needed constant emptying (the cup would be full after 1 or 2 rooms). Changing a bag on the Eureka every 1-2 months seems a lot easier and without the dust in the air. I've found replacement HEPA bags for $2.00 each so the cost is minimal.
I've given the Eureka 5-stars - I find it comparable, if not better, to the Dyson at less than a third of the cost.
Customer Review: Who Needs Dyson? This Vacuum Has Superior Performance
Summary: 5 Stars
Moving between states quite frequently, I have purchased and sold several vacuum cleaners. I have also used a Dyson at my Sister's house several times. Superior to the Dyson and other models, the Eureka Boss Smart-vac is the best vacuum cleaner I have used. Moreover, it is an excellent value.
After owning this vacuum for nine months, it has worked without any problems. This was to be expected as the construction feels very solid. It also does a great job with excellent suction and maneuverability. Likewise, it has a nice range of attachments including a unique mini rotary brush.
The conventional bag design the Boss employs is great. Bagless is a gimmick. When you dump the contents of the Dyson canister into a garbage can, you get an enormous dust cloud. I began to spray Windex in the air over the garbage can *before* emptying the contents just to control the mess.
It is important to note that scientifically, *ANY* vacuum can only approach zero pressure thereby limiting its performance. Hence the pressure difference can only reach [zero minus one atmosphere] or about negative 14.7 psi (pound per square inch) at sea level. In fact, you would expect better vacuum performance in Death Valley than Mexico City. This is one scientific principle that all vacuum cleaner manufacturers skip, making purchasers falsely believe that one vacuum can have dramatically more suction than another. This is simply not true.
In summary, this a great vacuum cleaner that demonstrates more expensive bagless designs are unnecessary.
Pros
Solid Construction
Great Suction
Nice attachments including mini-rotary brush
Large control switch that toggles between the floor and hose (i.e. doesn't reuse the hose for main operation)
Cons:
Consumable bags (which I like) and consumable filter
Uses about 1450 watts, which can trip circuit breakers when other appliances are plugged in (i.e. powerful motor)
Customer Review: Finally a Vacuum that just plain works!
Summary: 5 Stars
After blasting through 3 vacuums in 2 years, I've finally found one that actually works. My house is 2200sq ft, primarily bamboo floors, but carpet in 3 of the bedrooms. We have two cats that shed constantly, and between that and my long hair clogging the rollers, I would WRECK vacuums in a matter of a couple passes. The rollers would jam, pieces would break off, the dirt cups were in constant need of emptying after vacuuming only one carpeted bedroom, and forget using them on the bamboo floors. Kitty litter and other bits would just shoot out the back of the vacuum.
I specifically wanted a bagged vacuum, because I hate having to empty the dirt cup and clean the filter after every room (we live in the dusty Southwest which is really hard on bagless vacuums). So I bought this vacuum and just crossed my fingers. Not only does it do an awesome job on the carpets, but when you use in on hardwood floors, you actually see dirt, hairballs, and other tidbits being pulled toward the vacuum before you sweep over them. WONDERFUL! It's not that heavy, it's not that loud (much quieter than the Eureka Boss bagless that I trashed in less than 6 months.) The suction is wonderful.
Pro's: For plain old fashioned deep down cleaning, this machine is the one to get! Long electrical cord, most of the attachments store nicely on the back of the vacuum, except for one of the attachments, which I promptly threw away anyway since I never use that particular attachment. The dusting attachment is nicely contained, however.
Con's: The tube for the attachments is a little short, but the suction from it is great. The release to lower the handle is a little tough, but I step down on it with my heel and have found that it easily lowers with that method.
So far, I love this machine. My husband even suggested I take it over to his folk's house and vacuum there since I've vacuumed everything in this house twice in a day. It was a great purchase!
Customer Review: Still loving it..after 3 years!!
Summary: 5 Stars
A friend owned the model previous to this and highly recommended this brand; after much searching and reading reviews etc, we eventually settled for this model.
Previously, we owned a Kenmore upright. I spent a fortune on replacing the belts which would melt and burn at any given time. The suction on the Kenmore sucked(hahha). etc etec.
It has been more than three years since we made our purchase. With a household of seven, we use it 1-2 times a day, sometimes more than 3 times depending on what mess took place! My children suffer from pretty nasty allergies, and I have found this vacuum to pick ups extremely well, providing a clean and safe area at all times. After 3 yrs, the suction is still great..
Belts.. still using the original belt that came with the vacuum, and it is still in excellent condition.
Hand tools, attachments..still excellent condition, no cracks,or brittle as mentioned by others
Headlight..still working
The Paw..does a great job with the upholstery and curtains/blinds
Bags.. never liked bagless, very happy with the bags. Don't know where the complainers live, but we can find the bags easily at Walmart, Sears and Target. You can vacuum for weeks and they will not be filled.
Price..this was a factor for us. We wanted something that was affordable and could not justify spending over $200-300.
Weight..ermm, it is heavy, BUT not heavy as I expected it to be after reading some of the negative points. My children vacuum all the time, so if my 8,9,10 yr old's can handle it with ease, I think an adult can too!! We do have a single story, so it may be easier for others to invest in a 2nd vacuum ..
It may not be 100% perfect (tell me what is), but this is a purchase we are extremely satisfied with. BTW, I don't go for the CR reviews, instead rely on reviews by customers like you ..
Customer Review: A great buy
Summary: 5 Stars
I just moved and decided to buy a new vacuum. My friend got this after she saw that it won a best buy award in Consumer Reports. I checked before I bought, and they've kept their position at the top. I've been very pleased with this vacuum. The construction is very solid, the suction is outstanding, and the features are well thought-out and executed.
Pros:
1.The onboard attachments are great, especially this Power Paw that they included. It's about 6" wide and has a super fast mini rolling brush that is great for upholstery and getting into difficult spots. You can adjust the amount of suction between the main vacuum and the hose using a dial. This means that all of the power can go to the attachments when you need them.
2.The HEPA filtration system is sealed in so that all of the particles stay in there and don't escape. Great for dust allergies.
3. This thing is powerful. I borrowed my parents' vacuum until this one came in (an Oreck professional model). I used theirs, then used this right over the "clean" floors, and it got all sorts of stuff that the other one missed.
4. The bags are very easy to change and are designed to make it hard for you to spill the contents everywhere.
Cons:
Nothing serious. It's heavy becuase it's really well-made. If you can't lift and like to vacuum your stairs a lot, this could get annoying. In regular use, though, there's no lugging or dragging that you have to do. The first few times you use the machine, the buttons are hard to press (the one that makes it lean back, the switch between roller brush and bare floors). Hard enough that you can't make it lean back unless you're wearing shoes to push the lever down. After maybe ten pushes, though, it's fine.
I would reccommend this vacuum to anyone, and would buy it again in an instant. Amazon definitely has the best price around on it, too.