Eureka Reviews

And we have owned a bunch. We just replaced our Fantom with this Eureka...so we are familiar with bagless/Hepa units. We liked the Fantom but were swayed by the great reviews we saw for Eureka's. This is an order of magnitude better. Our carpets feel softer and look revitalized. Unbeleavable the cat dander and fine silt that this pulled from the carpets. Call me crazy, but even the air in the room smells cleaner. Compared to our Fantom, the filters are easier to change and are more reasonably priced with this unit. We picked this model because we did not need all the bells and whistles on the higher priced rigs. We are extremely happy with our decision. We made sure that we could return it if not completely satisfied...we're gonna keep it. EXCELLENT basic vacuum...super performance.

I just received my vacuum and I just love it. My Mom has the 5740 and it's great too, but I like this one better because of the added features...15" width, the stretch hose and furniture guard are great! The bonus Copperhead I think will work out well for cleaning my car and hard to reach places.
This purchase was to have a second vacuum on hand and I think this one will be getting more activity. If you don't own one - you gotta get one. It's amazing how powerful this vacuum is and how deep it cleans. All I can say is WOW!

Amazon.com was enormously helpful in researching vacuums. We landed on this vacuum which we finally bought from Costco for pricing reasons. This vacuum is a great deal. It's quieter than out last Hoover, it's powerful, and it's easy to clean.

I just cleaned ours, we have had it for about a year, and cleaned it about 3 or 4 times. We use it EVERY day and have a 1 year old, who is sleeping on our carpet in the living room right now. She never has had a problem from vacuum dust either. Normally all I have to do is empty the can when it gets a little full. Cleaning can be a little labor intensive, but it's all pretty easy. 1 screw and I can have the hose off, the rest of the filters are easy to get to. This vacuum has never left a real alergy problem with us. We never sneeze using it. It will eventually get a vacuum smell as you use it, but if you keep it clean that is minimized.

After researching different options, this is what I found.
Baglass vs Bag Vaccums: Some people like bagless, some like bag. It's really a personal preference issue. I like being able to see what is in the can.
Drive systems: Beware of the Hoover. It uses a plastic geared brush drive mechanism which the salesman at Sears told me has been a real weak spot. The Eureka has a Belt driven brush, which is reliable.
Hepa filter vs Micron Filtration: Hepa filters can filter out particles below .3 Microns. This means your vacuum will filter out smoke as well as other things. Some vacuums claim to have 'Micron' filtration, which filters between 5 Microns and .3 Microns, but it's not Hepa.
Sealed Hepa Filtration systems: The Eureka has a sealed Hepa system, meaning no air gets out past the filter. This includes motor exhaust. This is the only real way to run a filter system. If it's not sealed, it's not doin' much.
Changing HEPA Filters: Do the 'light test'. Hold the filter up to a light. If you can still see light filtering through your filter, it's still good. But DON'T LET YOUR HEPA FILTER GET CLOGGED. It can fry your motor. The Eureka has a very easy to access Hepa filter, so you don't have to dismantle the vacuum to check it.
The hose is a nice addition. My Vacuum did not come with the duster, and I think that would be a nice addition.

Overall, I am glad I did my research and I'm gald I bought this vaccum. Thanks Amazon for posting customer reviews.

This vacuum is so AWESOME! My old vacuum broke about three weeks ago and I had been looking to replace it, then I saw this one on HGTV and it struck my interest, so I bought it. It arrived about a week ago. It is amazing how efficiently it sucks up pet hair and dirt. (My husband and I own 2 cats and a dog.) It does not mention that this vacuum is self propelled, but it does seem to pull itself forward. There is a tiny bit of resistance pulling it back toward you, but my house is so clean, and with a lot less effort, I did not care. This vacuum was so much quieter than my old self-propelled Hoover. After vacuuming, there is no "vacuum smell" left behind. Additionally, cleaning out the dust cup is very simple and not as messy as bagless vacuums usually are.

The turbo nozzle is also fabulous. It diplays awesome suction power, but was gentle enough to vacuum a spot off my comforter where our dog had layed.

The spin duster makes dusting around the house much easier and cleaner. The vacuum electrostatically charges it so that it picks up dust like a magnet. When the duster is full of dust, you slip it back in to its holder and the vacuum cleans it and recharges it for you! It is also very gentle and great for dusting delicate items.

We live in a two story house, and this vacuum has a handle on the back side that makes carrying it up and down the stairs much easier. At 18 pounds, it's not too heavy either.

After buying this vacuum and using it, I am shocked that I got it at such a cheap price. I will be recommending it to everyone!

I was a little hesitant about buying an appliance through the internet but I'm pleasantly surprised and happy! After reading all the other reviews and getting their promo for a $20.00 Amazon gift certificate I decided to buy it. It is great! I can't believe how much better this vacuum is then the old Dirt Devil I was using. This one has great cleaning power, easy to maneuver, fairly quiet and great fun! Yes, fun cleaning the floor! My only complaint is the difficulty in putting the screws in to attach the handle. This really is a great deal!

With four energetic Labrador Retrievers banging around my house, there is no end to the dust and dirt I have to scoop up on a regular basis. But with devices like this for the stairs and hard to get to places, cleaning up after my four best friends is now easier than ever. The stairs seem to always have dog hair on them, especially this time of the year, with the dogs shedding their coats in anticipation of the colder weather to come. SO almost every evening I let them oput back to chase each other while I vacuum the stairs, hallway, and then the main area downstairs in the living room and family room, where we spend most our time. WHile I use a commercial vacuum for the living area, I can use this light, bagless, and quick handy-vac to scoop up the acculumated dettritus of the day on the stairs.

Its'relatively small size means it's perfect for such use, and can get in all the nooks and crannies you need to clean, as well. Yet its 2 amps (240 watts) of vacuum power seems strong enough for to get anything needing vacuuming. Unlike larger vacuums, this one is easy to carry up and down stairs, so cleaning up spills in the bathroom or elsewhere is no problem. Its small size also means it can get into tight crevices, and with a 25 foot cord, you can go the length of the stairs without plugging it in two different places. It even works well on walls and other vertical surfaces. The accumulated debris is vacuumed into a fairly large dust cup, which negates the requirement for any paper vacuum bags. Enjoy!

I decided to get a handheld because, although I am pleased with my regular vacuum's performance on the carpet, I found using the attachments lacking in other vacuuming duties. This little vac complements my regular vacuum phenomenally!

It has a rotating brush which easily pulled the dog hair out of my chair (made from a tapestry material.) Does a great job on the stairs too! It has a long 25 foot cord. I have some old handheld vac that's been gathering dust. It was very noisy. Although this one's not silent, it is less noisy than that screaming jet engine thing in the closet. It's also less noisy than my regular vacuum. Lighter than that other old thing too.

This vacuum is great for small area rugs and hard to vacuum steps. We have a dog (yellow lab) that constantly sheds and this vacuum picks up the hair on his bed and other area rugs that show his hair. It has a long plug so it is easy to use in hard to get areas. I have tried other cordless vacuums that were useless and this is the first hand held vacuum that has worked well and is easy to use. I was amazed the first time I emptied the collection container at the amount of dust and dirt that this small vacuum was able to pick up. I was also tired of dragging our regular vacuum up and down the stairs and this vacuum has allowed me to do our stairs efficiently and quickly. I would definitely recommend this vacuum for pet owners!

This vacuum is awful. Don't even consider it. It has never worked from the day I got it and Amazon would not let me return it because it had been more than 30 days since the purchase date. It spews dust and dirt out all over the place. I had it repaired once (No Warranty was provided for this specific problem) and it stills spews out dirt. I'm putting it in a dumpster this weekend.....

Buying this vacuum was one of the best decisions I ever made. Granted, my old vacuum was horrible, but I expected much less from this Eureka at the price I paid -- plus I got a free spin duster. I have a German Shepherd, and this thing picks up dog hair like a dream. If you use it to pick up pet hair though, use a carpet deoderizer like Arm & Hammer's Pet Fresh. Otherwise, your vacuum cannister will stink when you go to empty it. Also make sure you empty the cannister outdoors to avoid re-releasing a lot of dust, dirt, etc. back into your home. I gave it 4 stars because there's still room for improvement: The on/off switch could be in a more convenient location, the cannister filter can be a chore to clean, and I don't like how the utility hose is transparent (sure it looks cool before the first time you use it but dirt WILL stick to the inside of the hose). Also, I still have not yet received my Eureka manufacturer's rebate, but overall I am more than satisfied with this vacuum.

Works wonderfully, nice and quiet, but on the heavy side. Easy to clean and picks up a ton of dirt.