Right price point, but on first day can see many weaknesses. Appears that one great vacuum engineer built a terrific bagless system and then three engineers followed behind making the plastic thinner and the accessories cheaper. Bissell promotes no more bags, but only offers disposabe $12 HEPA media. Other brands may offer this as washable. Seems like Bissell is anticipating the weak supports for the foot pedal breaking as, the "handle release/detent pedal" is listed in replacement parts. Put a foot on it and it bends. Dusting brush/upholstery tool is harsh and ineffective, would only scratch your TV screen or high polish furniture. Step and floor cleaning accessories are extra, not available at my Home Depot or Lowe's and unclear as to whether there are any bristles on the brushes (viewing Bissell web).
That said, the suction power is great and the pet turbo brush is very powerful. Looking at other complaints, I'm wary of how long it will last. Not willing to spend more right now, so we're sticking with it. We bought the Bissell steam vac a month prior and are quite impressed with how it's done its first two cleanings. Very tricky getting wet lint out of thin steam vac head. And no cleaning tips on this from Bissell either.
Unless your willing to spend $400 on a vacuum it appears the whole market is turning disposable. Look out landfill here come the vacuum cleaners.
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