Refurbished Eureka Boss Upright Vacuum, R4870G
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Refurbished Eureka Boss Upright Vacuum, R4870G
Customer Review: Eureka! Sexy dance mate and great roomie!
Summary: 4 Stars
Pros:
First of all, I must clarify that I have a vacuuming fetish. If every square inch of my apartment hasn't seen the cleaner in 48 hours, I start looking at my vacuum like a dog who's been cooped up all day staring at his leash. In the first two weeks I owned this machine, I put it through as much work as it would have gotten had it been purchased by a Holiday Inn with crumb-cake at the continental breakfast. I even used it to suck up the foam particles created by its own packaging. Approximately 70% of my diet consists of soft-serve ice-cream with chocolate sprinkles that have a moth-to-a-flame like attraction to the carpet. My boyfriend, incredible though he may be in all other ways, seems to routinely forget where his mouth is; I'm fairly certain that as many calories from the meals he eats at my house ultimately end up in the vacuum as end up in his stomach.
Cons:
For smaller vacuum aficionados like myself, you may have trouble steering this beast considering it moves with a mind of it's own and is powered by a small tractor engine. Although the level of suction can be adjusted, the nozzle function was so forceful that it attached to my leg and created a thigh hickie.
Customer Review: SUCTION, Handy tools- Unbeatable Value
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a former Oreck owner of 11 years and after starting a family, my messes greatly increased. We have a 2 kids and a cat in a 1800sqft home that is mostly hardwood and tile.I considered Dyson and Kenmore, Kenmore was Consumer Reports top pick, but was well over $300. Down the list in the #3 spot was the eureka. Found it on Amazon for under $90 delivered! I immediately knew it works well as I ran the oreck an hour before the eureka arrived. The bag was pretty full after a good running. This sweeper preforms well.Works well on wood and tile- where the oreck used to throw bits and crumbs back at you feet. Downstairs it is w/w carpeting and I never saw the pile stand up so nicely. It is not light, but it more than makes up for its weight in preformance. On board shopvac type tools are fantastic -esp around the litterbox and highchair. Cons:Lots of plastic,Clunky/bulky, sweeper is not fully assembled (a couple of screws to put in andAmazon doesn't double box. If you are looking for a great sweeper that would eat any Dyson at a unheard of price- this is it.Customer Review: Great Vacuum, Typically good experience with Amazon.
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought a Refurbished Eureka R4870G Boss Upright Vacuum. After looking through a lot information - Consumer's Reports listed it as one of the top models - I found the refurbished one on the Amazon website for the best price, and since I have always had a pleasant experience shopping with Amazon, I trusted the product.
I have used it now and found it to be the vacuum that does what I want it to. It is relatively quiet, thank goodness, considering that it is a vacuum, and has great suction and excellent filtration.
My only complaint is that the lever that allows the top to move from the completely upright postition to the position that engages the brush is Very Hard to depress. I fear I am going to break it from the pressure and the manipulations that I have to put it through each time.
Other than that, the machine looked brand new, it assembled well and easily, the bag changes nicely, and the machine itself handles better than the vacuum I replaced which had self-propulsion (not what it is cracked up to be).
Customer Review: Prepare to spend a lot on bags
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a great vacuum cleaner and we use it regularly. After many years, we have not had to replace the belt. However, we have gone through bags like crazy. Perhaps that is a good sign that the vacuum is cleaning up a lot. However, the regular bag purchases do add significantly to the ongoing cost of the vacuum.
The "cleaning" tools attachments work quite well, and have a significant reach that can be used to vacuum out cars or reach hard-to-access areas.
The only complaints we have (other than extensive bag purchasing) are minor design issues:
The storage area for cleaning tools is a little awkward to access, and some of the tools have a tendency to fall out.
The "hinge lever" (to move the upright portion of the vacuum in to vacuuming position takes a bit of force to access. (This could also be viewed as a plus...)
The plate to access the vacuum bag seems to be flimsily attached.
Customer Review: Best vacuum I've ever owned
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought a refurbished model and this vacuum beats hands down the far more expensive Eureka Bagless vacuum I was using.
First, this has far greater suction than any vacuum I've owned or tried at a store, including Dyson's vacuums, which are really good but expensive! You can feel the vacuum pulling forward and where I needed multiple passes to clean up pet hair, this model does it in one pass.
Second, the HEPA filters make it great for relief from allergies.
Third, The HEPA bag holds a lot. I got really tired of emptying the bagless tank every few minutes on my old vacuum.
Fourth, the cord is long enough I can almost do my entire apartment without having to unplug it.
Fifth, the light is bright enough too, for being able to see clearly in the dark corners of the room and under tables.
But this vacuum if you need a new one, it's just a darn good vacuum for the price.