Pros
- Lightweight
- Inexpensive

Cons
- Poorly constructed
- Releases dirt after shutting of the vacuum

I do not recommend this vacuum , if you are looking for a durable and structurally sound vacuum cleaner. I could say that if the price of the vacuum was the biggest factor in my purchase decision. I have bought this vacuum cleaner twice now.

I wasn’t a fan of the idea of buying it again but the wife had other ideas about it. (PRICE) The first power force I bought lasted about two months be for the vacuum fell apart literally. Just before it fell apart it would run at same speed without any suction.

I wasn’t happy about it needless to say. Now that I have bought a second Bissell power force it as well as the first is beginning to run with less suction and has a problem with losing the bristle hairs on the rolling bar. It can snag any loose fibber in the carpet thou even if it isn’t sticking out of the carpet.

I would recommend you look at other vacuums to purchase even if they are a little bit more expensive. This vacuum just isn’t worth it unless you are planing only to use it for a short period of time. I can not say anything bad about other Bissell products simply because I personal haven’t tried them.

If someone out there has tried out others and believe in them and would like to comment with another post please do so. Like I said I have no Qualms about Bissell the company.

This is the best vacuum I have ever owned. I bought this vacuum 5 years ago and it still runs as powerful as the day I bought it. The biggest feature I love about this machine is that you don’t have to deal with changing bags.

Instead, the sucked up material is deposited in a clear plastic container that easily snaps on and off in the front of the vacuum and the brush action ensures a good sweep of your rug. I picked mine up at the local Wal Mart store and the only color it seemed to come in was black. That was fine with me since I like black. Its slim body enables me to store it in a small closet and the maintenance is pretty easy.

The only thing that ever broke on me was the belt which is easily replaceable and accessible. The only drawback of this machine is that you have to really keep the filters clean for superior performance. New filters are very cheap and it is a good idea to keep a few on hand if you vacuum more than four to six times a week.

The body is also made of plastic so you can’t do any heavy banging against hard objects. At 12 amps, you’ll find that there is not to many jobs it can’t handle. It also has variable settings for different carpet length and comes also with an assortment of accessories that will help you to adapt to different situations. You will also find with its unique filter system the air that is blown out is clean and dander free.

I’ve had this vacuum for approximately 3 years now. It works as well now as the day I bought it. It is bagless and easy to empty. It has a hose attachment to allow you to vacuum places like the couch and hard to reach places.

The vacuum is light weight and has a long cord. This allows me to vacuum multiple areas without having to change my plug’s outlet. There are adjustments on the vacuum that let you signify if you’re vacuuming thick carpet, bare floor, or anything in between.

This allows for the adjustment in suction. This vacuum also has washable air filters. One of the true pros of this vacuum is that you can see the dirt you’re sucking as it enters the clear lint compartment so you know it’s working. Also, the vacuum’s suction is above any other vacuum I’ve owned. Of my complaints, I can smell the motor getting warm which is not a pleasant smell when I’m trying to clean. Also, emptying the lint compartment can be messy.

This is a vacuum cleaner that I have purchased almost 2 years ago for only 59.99 at Walmart and it is still going strong. It is easy to maintain and clean and saves me the money that I would have to spend on vacuum bags.This vacuum cleaner is lightweight and easy enough for my 8 and 9 year old daughters to handle.

The “Powerforce “gets our carpets pretty clean and dust-fee.It even picks up heavier items such as pennies ,nails and crayons for example.The “Powerforce “came with 3 vacuum attachments.One long one that reaches into the farthest corner ,one brush attachment for upholstery and last but not least flat long one that can be used to get up under the stove or icebox for instance.

I empty the dustbin maybe once or twice a week.Once a month I take all the parts like the filter and the dustbin apart and wash and clean them in a solution of dish-washing liquid and water.It is very easy to take apart and to put back together.I am rally happy with the product and if it ever stops working I will buy another one.

Pros

- It was very inexpensive and light weight.
- Works like a more expensive vacuum cleaner

Cons

- Has to be cleaned frequently
- Is difficult to take apart to clean.

I purchased this vacuum cleaner about two years ago at the local Walmart store. It has worked well ever since. It has good suction and picks up well. It is light, fairly attractive and inexpensive to maintain as there are no bags to be replaced and all of the filters are washable.

It is not a fancy vacuum cleaner and has five height adjustments and several hose attachments for cleaning blinds or corners. Although it sounds very good so far, it does have some drawbacks. The vacuum cleaner has to be cleaned frequently. It has to be cleaned too often in my opinion.

The entire front of it is broken down into different sections with filters on it. It all comes apart, and there are about 10 pieces when it is broken down. The filters have to be cleaned and they are slow to dry.

The plastic pieces have to be cleaned, and then you have to figure out how to put it all back together. But, when you do, it works like an expensive vacuum cleaner, even though I think I only paid $75 or so for it. I have kept using it even though I don’t like the cleaning because I am a stay-at-home mom and it works great–it just takes a little effort on my part.

Another good thing about this model is that the front comes off easy to empty what has been picked up. I have to take it apart and clean it once every three weeks on average. I vacuum only once per week, so once out of every three times, I have to take it apart the day before I want to clean and clean it, so that the filters dry before I want to use it the next day. So far, the filters have held up well.

Currently I am using a Bissell Powerforce Bagless vacuum cleaner that was purchased for under $100. This is an extremely dependable vacuum for a single family home and affordable because you will never have to worry about bags because it is bag less!!! You just simply empty the container once the dirt reaches past the full line.

It has five height adjustments for suction and it is very lightweight. You can use the vacuum cleaner on hard surfaces and it cleans efficiently. It has several on board tools that help with cleaning stairs or small spaces like the nooks and crannies of your car.

It also picks up animal hair with ease. One of the best things about this vacuum is that it picks up EVERYTHING extremely well. The suction power of this vacuum is wonderful. Another pro to this vacuum is how lightweight it is.

You can bring it up stairs without worrying that you will strain yourself or hurt your back. One bad fact about this vacuum is if you start it with a full container, it sprays dust everywhere. This can cause a pretty big mess around the area and on you as the dust tends spray toward the operator!

Another undesirable fact about this vacuum is that it gets clogged easily and you must it clean out before each use. As long as you do this you will have no problems, but it can be an issue when trying to clean in a hurry.

The Bissell Powerforce turbo is certainly not the best vacuum available, however it may very well be the best, affordable vacuum. When my last vacuum quit I decided I should purchase one of the bagless vacuums with a variety of features however I couldn’t find any that I could really afford. I ended up running to Wal-Mart and found this one. Compared to the higher priced vacuums I had been looking at, this Bissell Powerforce was the most affordable and came with basically the same features.

It is a 12 amp, bagless, fairly lightweight, has an awesome filtration system which works great for my indoor allergies and it has all the on-board tools that every mom needs! A few of my favorite features of this vacuum are the Turbo Brush, height adjustment and ease of changing the filters.

Each of those make my life so much easier. I can run the vacuum on our various height carpets as well as our linoleum and tile areas with just the turn of a knob. The turbo brush is so handy for picking up the heavier things my lovely children drop in the vehicle or in hard to reach spots. The filter access is so easy I was shocked. My other vacuum required TOOLS to change the filters. This one you just pop the cover off, pull out the old filter and put in the new one then snap the cover back on and your done! Compared to other vacuums I think the affordability and functionality of this vacuum would outweigh any cons to owning it.

The only things I don’t really like are that it is a bit bulky, not so much so that its a major issue but it certainly takes a bit of space to store it, it seems kind of lounder than my previously owned vacuums and although it says its easy to carry, its actually kind of difficult to carry with one hand. Overall I’d highly recommend my vacuum to anyone. I love it and have not had any problems with over a year of heavy duty use! Oh! Did I mention this vacuum has the longest cord I’ve ever saw? I never have to switch plugs!

Pros
- The base is wide, which means you vacuum more of your floor with fewer strokes.
- The cord holder is very convenient, and the hook for it twists to a down position so that you can take your looped cord and hold it easily while vacuuming.

Cons
- I do wish the cord was longer.
- It would be nice if the waste canister was a bit bigger; it seems to fill up quickly.

My Bissell Powerforce Bagless is a great vacuum! I have owned it for about 5 years now, and I have had no problems with it. The sucking ability has been outstanding, even after years of use. The power button is nice and big so that you don’t forget where it is, and it’s made so that you step on it to turn it on. It has a variety of attachments that are useful in cleaning those hard to reach spots. Overall it’s a sleek looking vacuum. It’s been a while since we bought it, but I do remember that it was pretty inexpensive.

Pros
- Long Cord.
- Great cleaning ability.

Cons
- Auto shut off fuse is chronically failing having to clean the filter every third or fourth vacuuming

It says on the sticker (that’s still there) that it has “Easy Empty Dirt Container”, which is a bit of a lie, for it has three peaces of the container that need to get cleaned and emptied, almost daily. First there is the main container, which traps maybe sixty percent of the dirt. It is rather easy to empty.

Then there is a compartment under this container, that needs to get unscrewed (not with screws, but just turns off) and emptied, but also the filter attached needs to get turned and taken off to peel off all hair and dirt, which also means you may need to remove the cloth filter from the plastic, to assure its empty. That can be put back together. Then, before placing the re-assembled container back, you need to reach up and unscrew (once again, not with screws, but turn by hand) to take off a large pre-filter, which always collects much hair. When doing this, if you’re not already covered in dust, you will be by doing this. After all three areas are empty from dirt, garbage, and hair, then maybe once a month at least, you need to check the way bottom filter, which is rather small, and has a small door on the outside of the vacuum.

If any of these four filters/containers/areas are full of dirt or hair, the vacuum will not suck air strong enough to pick up everything. Having two small dogs, these first three areas need to be emptied daily, to assure the vacuum to work at best capacity. Otherwise, the unit works great! It has five height adjustments, which i never personally change, leaving it set in the middle, though i am fortunate enough to have all the same thickness of carpets. i haven’t put it on the lowest height setting, however, on the middle setting, it will not pick up anything off of a hard floor (which is not a large space in my house, so the brrom works fine instead of changing the setting each time). It has the essential attachments for the detachable hose, which all work wonderfully. i am able to vacuum the couch, chaise, and even the front stoop with.

The cord is a perfect length, not too long to take too long winding back up, but long enough that i only need to unplug and replug it in once durring the job of vacuuming this house. It is very easy to unclog, for those times when I know i ran over something a little too big, by accident. The bottom hose (from the floor brush to the main detachable hose) has one screw (regular or phillips) to take out to be able to unclog that bendable hose. The top of the hose also easily comes off with a quick turn.

Every component on this unit is washable, which i think would be a good idea for me to do soon one day, to make it (probably) look brand new again. I give it, overall, a four out of five. This is basically because, as long as everything is empty, its performance is great! Foot pedal power button, another foot pedal clicks to let it loose to the floor inplace of it lockign upright.

Pros
- Easy to use, and very lightwieght.
- Fan belt lasts rather long (haven’t changed it yet).

Cons
- Takes too long to empty and clean all containers.
- Hairs clog up filters too fast. May 11

It says on the sticker (that’s still there) that it has “Easy Empty Dirt Container”, which is a bit of a lie, for it has three peaces of the container that need to get cleaned and emptied, almost daily. First there is the main container, which traps maybe sixty percent of the dirt. It is rather easy to empty. Then there is a compartment under this container, that needs to get unscrewed (not with screws, but just turns off) and emptied, but also the filter attached needs to get turned and taken off to peel off all hair and dirt, which also means you may need to remove the cloth filter from the plastic, to assure its empty. That can be put back together.

Then, before placing the re-assembled container back, you need to reach up and unscrew (once again, not with screws, but turn by hand) to take off a large pre-filter, which always collects much hair. When doing this, if you’re not already covered in dust, you will be by doing this. After all three areas are empty from dirt, garbage, and hair, then maybe once a month at least, you need to check the way bottom filter, which is rather small, and has a small door on the outside of the vacuum.

If any of these four filters/containers/areas are full of dirt or hair, the vacuum will not suck air strong enough to pick up everything. Having two small dogs, these first three areas need to be emptied daily, to assure the vacuum to work at best capacity. Otherwise, the unit works great! It has five height adjustments, which i never personally change, leaving it set in the middle, though i am fortunate enough to have all the same thickness of carpets.

I haven’t put it on the lowest height setting, however, on the middle setting, it will not pick up anything off of a hard floor (which is not a large space in my house, so the broom works fine instead of changing the setting each time). It has the essential attachments for the detachable hose, which all work wonderfully. i am able to vacuum the couch, chaise, and even the front stoop with. The cord is a perfect length, not too long to take too long winding back up, but long enough that i only need to unplug and replug it in once during the job of vacuuming this house.

It is very easy to unclog, for those times when i know i ran over something a little too big, by accident. The bottom hose (from the floor brush to the main detachable hose) has one screw (regular or phillips) to take out to be able to unclog that bendable hose. The top of the hose also easily comes off with a quick turn. Every component on this unit is washable, which i think would be a good idea for me to do soon one day, to make it (probably) look brand new again. i give it, overall, a four out of five. This is basically because, as long as everything is empty, its performance is great! Foot pedal power button, another foot pedal clicks to let it loose to the floor inplace of it locking upright.