Bissell ProHeat 2X Select Upright Deep Steam Cleaner
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: BissellBrand: Bissell
Model: 9400M
Product features:
- Upright vacuum/carpet cleaner; 12 amps
- 12 rows of brushes rotating for deep cleaning/grooming
- Heats water and cleaning formula to remove tough stains
- Edge-to-edge cleaning and suction power
- Choose between light clean, normal, rinse, or heavy traffic settings
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Bissell ProHeat 2X Select Upright Deep Steam Cleaner
Customer Review: Works great -- WHILE IT LASTS -- but once it quits, forget it
Summary: 3 Stars
I LOVED my Bissell ProHeat for the first two years -- it did an effective job of cleaning and got out a number of tough stains. In addition, there were a number of cleaning solutions available I could use with the Bissell that left the carpet smelling great. This was especially effective at removing the evidence of failed puppy training.
Then one day -- all of a sudden -- the thing lost all of its suction. It would spray out, but wouldn't recover the water. I took it to the appliance repair shop -- they said this was a very common problem with Bissell that could be easily repaired. After a $100 refurbishing, the suction worked fine -- but the sprayer wouldn't work. Several months after the overhaul, the machine wouldn't spray water from the upright position, it had no suction, and the upholstery/spot cleaner sprayer wouldn't spray -- it dripped, like a leaky faucet. Then the plastic tank broke. The dispenser for the cleaning solution wouldn't dispense. After learning that these are all common problems with the Bissell, rather than investing more in this thing, I ditched it and bought a Hoover for about half the price.
The Hoover also cleans great. The things I prefer about the Hoover (on top of the lower price) are the separate clean and dirty water tanks, the design of the dirty water tank -- which should prevent the unit from becoming clogged with dirt and debris, the lighter weight and smaller size, and the fact that the solution is mixed into the clean water tank. The separate clean & dirty tanks on the Hoover require slightly more effort to deal with -- two trips to the sink rather than one -- but they're much, much easier to empty and keep clean.
The Bissell has a built-in heater which my Hoover does not, has a longer cord, and seems to require less frequent changing. The heater and long cord are nice features, but not sure they're worth the extra price & hassle. The Bissell gets clogged & jammed very easily.
Overall, I think I got my money's worth from the Bissell, but once it started on its midlife crisis, there was no point trying to salvage the thing. It cleaned well -- but certainly no better than my Hoover. Since these things seem to have limited life spans, for my money, I'll stick with the new Hoover.
Description of Bissell ProHeat 2X Select Upright Deep Steam Cleaner
No more back and forth with the spray can and wimpy dry vacuum to get out tough carpet stains. ProHeat's hot, cleansing formula and extremely powerful suction work together to quickly remove tough carpet stains and embedded debris in a single pass. Ten rows of powerful brushes agitate ground-in dirt and bring it to the surface, while a wide floor nozzle with a 12-inch cleaning path extracts all traces for spotless results every time. Innovative edge-sweep brushes clean flush with walls without scratching. The ProHeat 2X is equipped with ultra-smooth wheels and an extra-long, 30-foot power cord for optimal maneuverability. Perfect for cleaning carpet, upholstery, and stairs, the ProHeat features an innovative Tough Stain tool for cleaning up gummy messes and restoring carpet to factorylike newness. Other features include a heater switch, heat indicator light, carrying handle, easy-to-clean nozzle, and 2-in-1 tank as well as 12 amps of cleaning power. Your purchase includes the stain-removing tool, a bare-floor tool, a trial-size stain cleaner and fiber cleansing formula, and Scotchgard for keeping that carpet perfectly clean. Bissell ProHeat models all feature a patented built-in heater that will heat the hot tap water you put in up to 25 degrees hotter to safely optimize cleaning effectiveness. The heater will never allow the temperature to exceed 190 degrees. The Heater switch on the front of the machine controls the heater so you have the option to turn off the heat if you are cleaning delicate wool or Oriental rugs. The two DirtLifter PowerBrush rollers are designed to enhance cleaning performance. The bristle pattern safely lifts out the deep-down dirt while gently grooming carpet fibers. The floating suspension self-adjusts to all carpet heights and protects your carpet if you leave the power switch on. Once the product is in the Upright position, the brushes automatically stop spinning. The Detent Pedal will activate the brush when floor cleaning. The CustSteam Cleaners
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