Eureka Optima Lightweight Upright Vacuum. 437AZ
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Product Details
Manufacturer: EurekaBrand: Eureka
Edition: Kitchen
Model: 437AZ
Color: Red
Publisher: Eureka
Studio: Eureka
Music Label: Eureka
Product features:
- Measures 13 by 15 by 44-1/2-inch; weighs 11-4/5-pound; limited 1-year warranty.
- Includes stretch hose, dusting brush, crevice wand, and power paw attachment for cleaning stairs, upholstery, and vertical surfaces
- 12-Amp motor; rotating motorized brushroll cleans rugs, then switches off to gently vacuum hardwoods
- Hepa filter captures more than 99.9-percent of dust mites, pollen, ragweed, and other allergens
- Lightweight and versatile bagless vacuum combines the performance of an upright with the convenience of a stick
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Eureka Optima Lightweight Upright Vacuum. 437AZ
Customer Review: Great Suction needs engineering for less messy emptying
Summary: 4 Stars
For the size and price, this vacuum has amazing suction power. Even my professional painter, bragged that instead of his full size Wet-Vac, they preferred to use this little red vacuum, after sanding my walls.
However, I personally feel the dust cup needs emptying 2 or even 3 times during vacuuming a home with a lot of short pet hair that weaves into carpets. Especially when our furry friends blow their coats in Summer heat, the hair is bad. (but this vacuum WILL SUCK THE HAIR RIGHT OUT OF THE CARPET FIBERS, unlike some more expensive vacuums I've had. One other minor flaw, is in the dust cup attachment design. Removing dust bunnies behind the grey coupling assembly to the disposable pleated filter, where it seats, is often needed, but not hard to do. You need either a straw or (pointy) barbecue wooden stick, in order to get between the filter and the screw-on top to remove the trapped solid dust matter. I may be a bit over zealous. It seems, when my husband vacuums, he tolerates the dust cup filled a lot further than I do, before emptying it..lol He'll do the entire up and downstairs without emptying the cup at all. But like most other bagless vacuums in this price range, I've noticed this dirt/dust collection issue, is a common one; it doesn't affect suction too much in this vacuum but others it almost cuts it off completely. I've seen this same buildup problem, as a drawback with all 3 of my other bagless vacuums too. (All different vendors: Hoover, Eurkea,& Dirt Devil) The dust accumulates wherever suction is greatest. That's why I feel, it should be emptied a couple of times during each vacuuming . Also, when emptying the cup, I tap out the dirt from the pleated filter too. I just use a small tack hammer or a husband's heavy shoe, take it outdoors to gently bang out the smaller dust particles from the pleated filter, into a small grocery bag. I think it prevents the fine particles from being thrown back into the room air if its cleaned out often. But that's just my preference; I like to start with a completely cleaned out cup and filter each time start to vacuum.
As a "seasoned" nurse and a little quirky about dirt, dust, hand washing & infections--it's probably not really necessary to clean the filter as often as I do. I do find the filter doesn't need replacement as often if I keep it cleaned between vacuumings. But I change it every 3 months anyway.
Overall, in my opinion, if you want a vacuum that has excellent suction power, is light-weight, has an adjustable handle so easy for storage AND what I think is really neat, this vacuum has a separate SMALLER STAIR BEATER BAR attachment, that works great--then this is an excellent product. Oh yeah, I almost forgot another feature I really like, it's got a circular selector on the back where the cord is stored. You select full suction flow to either the main FLOOR beater bar or, to the hose, other attachments and full steps attachments. I don't know about the physics of suction, but I bet, that's how the designers were able to achieve an higher pull, to each selection, i.e. floor or hose. By diverting the suction COMPLETELY to one device or the other, there's no loss or sharing of suction, once the selection is made.
In summary, aside from the small cup and a bit of dust trapping at the cup/filter attachment, this is an amazing, easy to handle mighty powerful vacuum for its size, weight and price.
For the effectiveness, price and ease, I'd give it a 9.5 on a 10 point scale.
P.S. I even bought a second one for our Summer home, where picking up a LOT OF BEACH SAND and assorted dead bugs over the winter, is NO problem for this convenient little vacuum cleaner. Small but mighty.
Description of Eureka Optima Lightweight Upright Vacuum. 437AZ
Get the power of an upright in a lightweight and versatile vacuum! The Optima Lightweight Upright features the exclusive Power Paw¿ with Riser Visor® to efficiently clean stairs and upholstery. The comfort grip looped handle has 13 adjustable positions for a sure and comfortable grip. You'll enjoy cleaner indoor air with the HEPA filtration system that captures over 99.9% of dust and allergens.
Power and features of an upright at 1/2 the weight
The unit's bag less construction eliminates the hassle and expense of disposable vacuum cleaner bags, and its comfort-grip looped handle has 13 different adjustable positions customizable to all users in the family, from the shortest to the tallest. You'll enjoy cleaner indoor air with the HEPA filtration system that captures over 99.9% of dust and allergens.
Surprisingly versatile for such an inexpensive machine, the Optima also comes with a good selection of onboard tools, including a dusting brush and crevice wand as well as Eureka's unique Power Paw. This handheld attachment features a powerful brush roll to remove ground-in dirt and pet hair; its "Riser Visor" shield flips up and down to convert from vertical to horizontal cleaning on surfaces from stairs to upholstery. Suction control allows users to direct power from the floor nozzle to the hose, resulting in a stronger, dedicated airflow in both modes.
Ideal for cleaning the whole home from the floor to the ceiling.
The Optima is a perfect addition to your home as it represents a unique blend of power, ergonomics, and ease of use at a reasonable price point. And while the unit is rather narrow, its excellent maneuverability and small footprint when stored more than make up for the reduced cleaning path. The Optima comes fully assembled; it measures 13 inches wide by 15 inches long and stands 44.5 inches tall and is backed by a one-year parts-and-labor warranty.
Product Features
On/Off Brush RollPicks up dirt and dust from carpets and bare floors
Telescopic Comfort Grip Oh! Handle
Reduces strain and offers a comfortable clean with adjustable height for each user
Lightweight
Weighs less than 12 pounds to easily get into spaces where dirt lingers
Easy to Store
Lower handle for easy storage and easy cord wind option which allows comfortable carrying from one place to another
Suction Control
Diverts the suction power to where you need it the most- the floor or the hose
Easy to manuever, the Optima lightweight vacuum cleans the hard to reach areas with ease
Ideal for staircase cleaning as it comes equipped with the riser visor nozzle which pulls dirt out easily
| Eureka Optima 437AZ Lightweight Vacuum Complete Specifications | |
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| Power: | 12 Amp |
| Filter: | Allergen |
| Container: | Bagless 1.5 dry quarts |
| Dust Filter: | Style DCF 10 |
| Cleaning Width: | 12? |
| Hose Length: | 3:1 Clear Stretch |
| Cord Length: | 20 ft. |
| Color: | Painted Copper Sunrise |
| Tools: | Crevice Wand, Dusting Brush, Stair and Upholstery Nozzle |
| Premium Handle: | Comfort-Gripped O-Shaped Handle |
| Handle Adjusts to User's Height: | Adjustable Telescoping Handle |
| Weight: | 11.8 pounds |
| Cleaner Dimensions: | 13?W x 15?L x 44.5?H |
