Eureka Boss Smartvac 4870 Bagged Upright Vacuum

Went back to an upright after a disappointing cannister. This was a Consumer Reports recommended buy, and that's accurate. Bags are easy to change and attachments are handy. This seller sent the BEST thing, though...a separate attachment that is a mini-roller for carpet. It is about 6" wide so is perfect for upholstery, stairs, etc...best tool I've ever used on a couch with dog hair.

Good buy...

Just bought this vacuum really happy. The pickup very good, it was easy to assemble, weight was good. It has a very good reputation.

I bought this vac because of the hepa filter and it's rating. So far it has performed great. No complaints

Simple to put together and use. Has done a terrific job so far. It is more light weight than my last vacuum. Seems sturdy and well built for the most part. The upright locking mechanism seems a little stiff and does not easily release so I avoid locking it in the upright position most of the time. It's not too bad but I don't know if it will become a problem down the road.

This was a Consumer Reports best buy, and I was tired of fighting with our last bagless model, always dirty and a pain to clean. The suction power is excellent, the beater brush can be turned off in hard floor setting, and the onboard tools are reasonably easy to use. Best of all, I got a refurbished unit with the same guarantee as a new vacuum, for $95 and free shipping. Retails for $185, and works as well or better than my sister's $450 Dyson.

It is a very powerful vacuum cleaner. That's what I love about it because I have two dogs and a cat living in the house. Lot of hair to get up and then sand to keep off of our laminate flooring.
Dislikes - well, it is a bit heavy, but not nearly as bad as a Kirby I had at one time.
I decided to buy it because I had read good reviews about it in a consumer magazine.
It's a good machine, and I am happy I got it. The price was excellent also.

easy to use, very good pick up, not difficult to empty, as the previous vac I had was. It was a bagless Hoover.

My wife chose this model vacuum. I found it for about $60 cheaper than the local Walmart as a rebuilt. Have always found genuine rebuilts to be good way to save and get a great product. My experience with factory rebuilt articles has been fine. The manufacturer doesn't want to see the item back again, so puts extra effort into making sure it works perfectly. Wish I could buy a car that way...

Great vacuum at an awsome price ,this cleans great! The only draw back its a little on the heavy side. If your looking for a great vacuum this is the one for you.

Excellent vacuum, is a bit heavy but does a great job. I also have a Dyson for 3 times as much money but this does as good of a job if not better then it.

I bought the Eureka Boss Smartvac because my vacuum died after just a couple years. I read a lot of reviews for this machine and decided it was just what I was looking for. I was right. I'm quite happy with it. It has a lot of power and great suction power. I like the fact that you can turn a nob on top and shift all the suction power from the floor sweeper part to the hose. It has a lot of suction for the attachments. The cleaner I had before lost a lot of power when you attached the hose to it. I haven't really found anything that I don't like about the machine yet. It is just a little heavy, but I don't really have a problem with that. It moves just fine for me. I'm quite happy with my purchase. I would recommend it to others.

It was as described and I was pleased for that. The shipping response time were also very remaraable. I would do business in this way any time in the future.

This vaccuum is well worth the money, I bought it after reading an article of its performance from other buyers. It picks up everything and does a great job
The only problem...it is in the color and style
Dont let the outside appearance fool you!

My Hoover Windtunnel (Sapphire) that I had for year went kaput, so after a lot of looking around, deliberation, and a visit to Consumer Reports, I decided on the Boss. I LOVE this vacuum! It is very quiet (compared to the Windtunnel anyway...and it doesn't scare my pets or daugter near as much), the hose is awesome (the vacuum doesn't fall down when you stretch the hose while cleaning) and it's clear, so you can see if anything is stuck in there.

I had been without a descent vacuum for several months and I filled my first vacuum bag pretty quickly, but it just went to show how much stuff this thing was picking up. I have 3 dogs (they don't shed a lot, but they do shed) and I am very happy with the cleaning power of the Boss. I also love that the roll brush is off when using the hose attachment.

I wouldn't mind having the version that has a "dirt finder" light, but it isn't necessary. To vacuum well, you should take your time anyway. I had to replace the belt on my Windtunnel at least 4 times in a year, so I am looking forward to NOT having to do that with the Boss. I also am very happy with the ease of replacing the bag on the Boss. Even my husband figured it out on his own!!!

So right now, I am very, very pleased with this vacuum, Consumer Reports was right to choose this model as a good purchase!

Excellent suction power. Simple to use. A little heavy so may not be the best fit for a small/elderly female. Overall a good value!

Good company to do business with. Did everything as promised. Bought because of consumer guide ratings.

Vacume cleaner vacumes very good. I do not like the way it automatically propels forward, making it hard to pull backwards when vacuuming, and makes vacuuming a lot harder work than it needs to be. I purchased this vacume because it was rated #1 by Consumers. I would not have purchased it had I tried id first.

Excellent price and value. I like the HEPA filter and the wide track. I like the long cord and all the accessories. Keep up the good work Eureka.

I was looking for a second vacuum and seen on consumer reports this was rated well so I searched E-bay and it was a great price so I bought the vacuum...Thanks alot..It came fast and was as good or better then expected..

WHY? THE PRICE!!!HUNDREDS LESS THAN OTHER VACUUMS THAT ONLY DELIVER A "LICK & A PROMISE!". FOR A HUNDRED BUCKS, THIS IS "THE BOSS". IT VACUUMS "CIRCLES" AROUND OUR KIRBY! THE BARE FLOOR PART IS GREAT! SWITCH OVER TO USE THE WAND AND IT IS EASY TO DO AND VACUUMS GREAT. MY WIFE LOVES THE WAY IT DEEP CLEANS. SO FAR, WE HAVEN'T FOUND A DISLIKE.

This is a great vacuum! Rated as one of the best by Consumer Reports.
I got one of these 3 years ago, it was $130 at that time and its worth every penny of it. Just keep replacing filters and it works great. Very good suction, the BEST vacuum in this price range. If you are willing to spend $300 to $700 more, than you should find a better one, maybe. But on this one, even plastic parts are ok. I have young kids, so it takes a pretty good beating and it's still in one piece after 3 years. If I needed another one, I'd be all over this one.

After researching various vacuums that work for pet hair - a priority in my house - I had about decided on this one. What clinched the decision to buy was when I read the review in Consumer Reports which confirmed my research. It works very well on the carpets AND the furniture. Pet hair disappears!!! and to me, that is awesome...Plus, it lifts the dried mud which the pets tracked in. I am very pleased with this vacuum.

I bought this vacuum about a year ago, when my hoover decided not to work anymore. I did alot of research before buying this one. The hoover wasn't old and we had so many problems that I didn't want that to happen again. I was seriously considering the Dyson. Kept seeing the commercials and people saying how great it was. But the Dyson was expensive and I was seeing some pretty regular bad reviews for it. One review said that "the boss" was a cheaper vac that worked just as well as the Dyson. I started reviewing it and it was getting good reviews. Plus is was significantly cheaper. I took a chance and bought it.

I am so glad I took the risk. I love this vacuum!! It works so well, picks up everything and makes the carpet look like new. It is not too heavy, but has really good suction. And yet I'm not constantly replacing bags either.

The negatives that I have found are these:
On the back where you wind up the cord, the holder is loose and folds down and drops the cord and I have to rewind it back up. The lever to push down to start is a little sticky and hard to push down. The attachments aren't great, but do work.

So far, I really like this vacuum, for the price it works really well, and my husband will even use it, (says he likes the way it makes the carpet look, after your done). Hopefully it lasts longer than the very expensive Hoover I had, it definately cleans better than the Hoover did!!!

the vacuum performs well. some of the attachments don't work as well as I thought they would. the hose will pull the whole vacuum over if you are not careful.