Eureka 4870GZ Boss Smart-Vac Upright Vacuum

Eureka 4870GZ Boss Smart-Vac Upright Vacuum
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Eureka 4870GZ Boss Smart-Vac Upright Vacuum
List Price: $159.99
Category: Kitchen
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Eureka
Brand: Eureka
Model: 4870GZ
Color: Red Fleck
Product features:
  • Upright vacuum cleaner with 12-amp motor for carpets and hard floors; upgrade of 4870DT
  • HEPA filtration system captures 99.97 percent of dust, pollen, and allergens
  • Onboard tools include dusting brush, upholstery nozzle, and crevice tool
  • Stretch hose for above-floor cleaning; 3-stage dust-trap system; 30-foot cord
  • Measures 15 by 11 by 45 inches; 1-year warranty

Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Eureka 4870GZ Boss Smart-Vac Upright Vacuum

Customer Review: It's a turkey...
Summary: 1 Stars

I purchased this vacuum in March '08 due to the numerous rave reviews it received from other purchasers and the fact that it was mentioned favorably in Consumers Guide.
It arrived safely, and without incident. Vacuuming has always been my least favorite chore, so I was delighted at initially using it. And I was especially delighted that this vac REALLY DID want to vacuum...and near tired me out just trying to keep up with it. I do not have a large home (single floor only), and with one child and no indoor pets, our carpets don't really get that dirty. That being the case, vacuuming twice a month is usually all that is required (I sweep the hardwood & linoleum floor areas).
To my surprise after so little use (about 5 months worth) it became louder and a struggle to push. Seems the self-propel action had broke. Unsure as to what was wrong with it, I removed the bottom plate and cleaned debris such as hair, etc. from the roller and surrounding area. I also changed the belt and replaced the bag. None of these solved the problem. The vacuum is still louder than when it first arrived, doesn't pick up like it did when it first arrived, and is an absolute bear to maneuver as it is so heavy to push without the self-propel action working properly.
I have been shopping around for another vacuum--it won't be a Eureka--I just don't seem to have any luck with that brand (this was my 2nd).
And after reading more recent reviews on this vac, it seems that many others have experienced the same problems that I have.

Description of Eureka 4870GZ Boss Smart-Vac Upright Vacuum

Get the cleanest air possible in your home with True HEPA filtration and the Clean Air System on this Eureka upright. Additions like a wide cleaning path, deluxe stretch hose, large brushroll, and air selector and bare floor switches allow you to clean both carpet and bare floors with ease. The exclusive dust trap system captures debris and dust in three stages.
Let's face it. Most vacuums just don't cut it when it comes to really cleaning a home or office. Pesky pet hair embeds deeper in carpet than traditional vacuums go; bits and pieces of tracked-in dirt and debris hunker down under floor trim just out of reach of the latest brush innovations, rendering us to the silliness of handpicking behind that expensive vacuum, filling our pockets with lint, and wondering-who's really the boss? Troubles like these made the folks at Eureka get down and dirty and, ultimately, design the Boss Smart-Vac Upright Vacuum.

Offering powerful performance for everyday household cleaning, the Eureka Boss is the solution for people who insist on having a truly clean home. The Boss's Direct Air Control System features an air selector switch that lets you direct all suction either deep into the carpet or to the hose for easy above-the-floor cleaning. The Power Paw brush makes it easy to clean stairs and upholstery, and even claws up embedded pet hair, so Fido can spend more time inside. The motorized brush lets you go from carpet- to bare floor-cleaning with the flick of a switch. The Boss Smart-Vac is powered by a beefy, 12-amp motor that provides plenty of suction power for deep cleaning carpets, and leaves nothing behind on hard floors.

Pretty smart; right? Well, here's the really smart part. The Boss Smart-Vac isn't just the best household carpet- and floor-cleaning vacuum on the market; it's also equipped with a unique, sealed HEPA filtration system that captures 99.97 percent of dust, pollen, allergens, and bacteria. So, vacuuming the house doesn't mean you have to dust afterward, or sneeze while you're doing it. Cleaner carpets and cleaner indoor air at the same time!

Plus, the Boss is loaded with user-friendly features to take the frustration out of vacuuming. A wide cleaning path covers a lot of ground quickly before company comes. And, unlike inferior models, the Boss is designed with a brush-view window that shows you how hard it's working, letting you actually see the powerful brush roller remove dirt from carpets and floors. The exclusive dust trap system captures debris and dust in three stages. A handy stretch hose extends to five times its original length for reaching around furniture and sucking the cobwebs off the ceiling. And, a 30-foot cord won't leave you coming up short. The bare floor brush is designed to smoothly glide across wood and tile floors while picking up more dust and debris in corners and along baseboards than any other model. --Brian Olson

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