Rated 3 out of 5 by girly574 batteries
i love my lift off floors and more, I've been using it for the past 2 weeks. i followed everything that says in the instructions manual but after just few weeks the battery doesn't work anymore. how can i buy a replacement battery and where? what happened to the battery how come it broke? i never even did anything about it.
April 15, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Rich So far, so good
Just had this product for a week. It seems to work pretty good. I just saw on this website that the battery is good for 12.5 minutes per charge. I didn't see that mentioned on the box, but that should be enough time for quick pick-ups (I hope). I see that other people have problems with the handle after a while. The display model at the store had a broken handle too. I hope this will not be a problem for me. It would be nice if it was manufactured in the US! I see no mention in the booklet if it should remain plugged in all the time, or unplugged after charging.
March 30, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by Kim Great features - battery life too short
This product is great if you just need to clean up crumbs in the kitchen but not so satisfactory if you need it to clean up dog-hair around the house.
I love the design with the swivel head and the angling plus the hand-held feature - but the battery runs out before I'm half way through my cleaning job. I just read on the website it has a battery life of 12.5 minutes! The box didn't mention that. My old cordless (a different brand) gave me at least a half hour plus had a second battery pack always ready in the charging station.
I was surprised to find that you have to plug this one in and it doesn't just slide into a charging stand of some sort which I think is much more convenient.
The product specifically advertises good for pet hair, but I find that the suction tunnel is rather small and easily gets clogged by the pet hair.
One other point for future designs - removing the dust cup is awkward. My hand isn't that small, but can't hold the handle and reach to push the release button at the same time to empty the dust cup.
March 28, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by Alicia16 Disappointing
Purchased this over the holidays and within weeks the handle broke. Thought I could live with that but then struggled with suction. Dilligently cleaned the filter after each use but soon realized that was a waste of my time, as the suction only deteriorated. Naively gave away my old stick broom to a neighbor before I realized how bad this one was and now I have to drag the vacuum out each time I need to sweep up, instead of being able to use this. My first experience with the Bissell. Not sure there will be another.
March 25, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Mickele Good but hard to clean
This is our second cordless. The replacement battery for our previous machine cost almost as much as a new vacuum. We bought yours because of the name. The machine cleans nicely, picks up well, is quiet . . .but . . .there is always a but . . . the filter is a pain to clean. Our previous cleaner was also bagless with a cloth filter. The dirt and dog hair stayed mostly in the bottom of the the container.
This machine sucks the hair onto the cloth filter and has to be cleaned off by hand. Almost nothing goes into the plastic container.
Another reviewer mentioned there is no replacement battery. That's not good.
If you do something about the design of the filter, please let me know.
March 20, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by lcs29 Not as good as I hoped
Got Lift off as a Xmas gift - handle broke on second use. I'm a Bissell supportor, this one is not worth purchasing. Very disappointed. I have too hold arm to use this, otherwise it keeps snapping in a folding position. After reading other reviews I see this is a very common problem. I don't use it anymore, it was too frustrating, not quick and easy when you have to fight to use it. Bissell may want too take another look at this design. Also the suction is not very strong. If I remove the hand vac from stick, it picks up better, still not as good as my other cordless vacuum I use. Does not pick up crumbs on tile flooring well. Very disappointed with this one, I don't recommend it at all.
March 19, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by Angela1415 Bad Handle
I bought this vacuum in November 2011. I like the lightweight maneuverability of the vacuum. The battery life is good and it does a good job picking up the dust and dog hair from my hardwood and vinyl floors. However, I am very disappointed that after only 4 months of use the handle is broken. It does not stay locked in position. In my opinion the vacuum should have lasted longer than 4 months for the price paid. I definitely would not recommend this product
March 17, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by bob PLASTIC, PLASTIC, PLASTIC
Handle latch broken in 2 weeks. Filter good for one charge only. So when you charge it, empty it.
March 6, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Elen Love the convenice
I work 40 hours a week and am 66 years old I do alot of walking on my job.I have a St Benard and a cat. The cordless vac comes in handy for the in between cleaning and messes that are made.
February 23, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Val Good cordless vac for quick clean up
I bought this in Jan 2012, and it has great suction and works great going from wood floor to carpet. Not too bad with cleaning the filter. Just use a brush and it works better than trying to shake it clean..which can get dusty. Battery life isnt bad for a cordless vac, works great if you follow the instructions in the manual about how long to charge it and to unplug after fully charged. Not necessary to leave plugged in once its fully charged. The only disappointment would be that Bissell doesnt have a replacement battery when this one dies and cant be recharged. I havent had that problem yet, as this is still new, but wanted to know this upfront. They responded quickly to my question and I also like that you can register your vac online and earn points for replacement products..re: filters, belt, etc.
February 23, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Lois It just rides so smoothly over the floor & carpeting.
I Love it!!!! I had no idea what I was buying. I did not read a review. I was shopping for a cordless vacuum & this one caught my eye. I am very lucky because it just serves my purpose. Always available for a quick clean-up & does a great job on both the hard wood floors & the carpeting. And I love that I can take off the hand-held vacuum in a second...very convenient. My only suggestion is that I wish I could hang it on the wall attached to a battery charger like the previous cordless vacuum you made several years ago!!
February 11, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by ITS ME This product has exceded my expectations
Though for the price I might get enough use to pay for its self. Has been much better than I was hoping for. I also use it on POOL TABLES to clean the felt cover, works great without tearing or over brushing felt. Great portable device.
February 10, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by dorenesthings Great cordless vac!!
I was skeptical that this cordless vac would be very useful, and I was totally wrong!! It has great suction, very flexible movement, lightweight and easy to rotate. It has long battery power, and is amazing in it's effectiveness! It even does a decent job on our low pile carpeting!! The handvac does a good job, especially in crevices, and folds into the chassis effortlessly. Can't say enough about how happy we are with this vac!!
February 1, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by rodrigre This products has great featurs and works well
Bought this vaccum cleaner for my aunt, over her objections, because she is unable to lift heavy objects as result of having open heart surgery and falling and hurting her right arm. As soon as she started using it she fell in love with it! She likes that she can lift it with one arm, something she couldn't do with her other vacuum cleaner. She is cleaning a maniac and she loves the way it picks up dirt. Likes that it turns into a hand vac which allows her to clean more than just floors. And loves the flexibility because she doesn't have to bend to clean underneath the bed, sofa, etc. By the way, she has girl who goes to her house to clean once a month and she too fell in love with this vacuum cleaner!
January 31, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by jan74 Best stick vac we've ever owned!
This does a great job on our carpets as well as our bare vinyl floors. We have three indoor cats and one dog, so we run this often. Picks up all the fur from any of the surfaces...great job on stairs, too. We manage to get completely done before the battery needs recharged. We love this purchase...thinking of getting a second one, so we'll have one for each floor of the house.
January 31, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Annie K. Lift-off floors &more
I ordered this as a birthday present to myself. It works pretty well however, I wish that it was more powerful. I love the fact that its light, chargeable, and small. Now I don't have to take my regular vac up and down the stairs.
January 31, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by BizzyMommy Waste of money!
I bought this sweeper vac as a replacement for a sweeper with no suction thinking it would be an upgrade since it has both a sweeper and a hand vac. However, it didn't even work as good as the cheap manual sweeper. The sweeper mechanism actually pushes dirt out and makes a bigger mess. If I could take it back, I totally would. Will not be purchasing another product like this or from this company for a long time. It was a total waste of money.
January 31, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by cat4life Good vacuum, bad handle
I had this product for about 3 months and the handle, which is designed to fold and also angle for ease of reaching under stuff, wouldn't stay locked in one position.
I contacted Bissell through the website and they were prompt with a response and offered an exchange of the whole unit, even though it was just the handle that was the problem. I emailed them that this was the case and would only return that if they wished and if I did not hear from them I would return the whole thing. I heard nothing, so I returned the whole unit (with a return shipping label they provided) and a new one was shipped to my door within two weeks.
I am sure they have a policy of only exchanging the whole unit but they might want to rethink that as the motor is heavier and if this handle has this problem a lot they would save on cost but hey, I got my new handle and so far it is working fine. I would suggest that you are very careful with it.
January 31, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Donna Great Performance
I wanted something for dust on my hardwood floors that would be quick, and easy to use. I got it. I also vacuum the ever showing dust on my blue velvet couch. Easy to see when it needs to be emptied and very easy at that. Also works great on low pile rugs as suggested in a previous product rating. I love it!
January 31, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Pet lover Just what I was looking for!
With three cats and a dog I was constantly hauling out my vacuum to pick up the hair. I had used a "stick vacuum" at my daughters, liked it and decided that was what I needed for a "quick clean". I purchased a competitor's vacuum, used it and returned it. Saw the Bissell on HSN and decided to try it! What a fantastic machine!!! It picks up the hair and other dirt without fail. If I could change one thing....it would be to find an easier way to empty it. In my case the hair clings to the filter and I have to remove it by hand. But that's a minor thing to do when considering how well this little vacuum performs.
January 31, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Berry19 This product works great
The vacuum is wonderful. We bought it for easy, quick pickup around the house and it has surpassed our expectations.
January 31, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by W4KJT This product has great features
This product does a great job. We have had several other cordless vacuum but this out preforms all the other.
January 31, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by dog dad Outstanding product!
I purchased this product to pick up debris after our poodles play in the yard. It works great. The floor is laminate with area rugs. I can clean the 1200square feet easily on one battery charge without having to to worry about plugging into different electrical sockets. I am amazed at how much hair and fibers are in the vacuum when I finish. Lite weight, easy to use, effective, and inexpensive. Outstanding product Bissell!
January 17, 2012