Eureka 5740A Litespeed Bagless Genesis Upright Vacuum

Eureka 5740A Litespeed Bagless Genesis Upright Vacuum
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Category: Kitchen
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Eureka
Brand: Eureka
Model: 5740A
Product features:

True HEPA filtration; bag-free dust collection
13-inch cleaning path for efficient floor coverage
Extension wand; crevice tool; dustin brush
30-foot power cord; 12-amp motor
Lightweight and quiet

Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Eureka 5740A Litespeed Bagless Genesis Upright Vacuum

Customer Review: Not as advertised
Summary: 1 Stars

I've had this vacuum for about 1 year now. Just a background, my wife does most of the vacuuming around the house and she wanted an upright to replace our old Hoover cannister vacuum that had broken. Anyway, I noticed that after I purchased the vacuum that she was not using it that often and that she complained that it wasn't a very good vacuum - didn't think too much of it since it didn't really affect me too much (I don't vacuum much, lol) and it was kinda inexpensive (was a gold box purchase). Instead, she started to use a cordless Shark vacuum.
Recently, I tried using this vacuum on multiple occasions.

For the Pros:
1) inexpensive
2) It moves along pretty easily and is maneuverable.
3) It has a HEPA filter which supposedly helps DURING the vacuuming.

Now for the Cons:
1) The little filter inside the cannister gets clogged very quickly and makes the suction power worthless. You constantly have to unclog this sponge filter to make it work correctly.
2) The HEPA filter is useless for those with allergies (myself being one of those) since the dust goes ALL OVER THE PLACE when you empty the cannister.
3) Very few attachments and the hose doesn't reach very high places.
4) Very loud vacuum. On the Amazon review: "One of the company's quietest upright models..." - I'd hate to have to listen to one of their noisiest models! It's like listening to an airplane take off (and my wife keeps saying that I'm hard of hearing).

Overall, I'm rather disappointed in this model. I will probably look into the Dyson vacuums (a lot more money), but will probably go to Sears or somewhere to actually try it before I buy.

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Description of Eureka 5740A Litespeed Bagless Genesis Upright Vacuum

There are so many features about this Eureka that you will ?enjoy - I'll just mention a few. No more bags! Have you ever gone to your supermarket to find they're no longer carrying the dust bag you need for your vacuum? Those days are gone forever as those bothersome dust bags are replaced by a streamlined dust cup that collects your cleaning debris. Simply remove dust cup to empty and clean the filter.

An excellent tool for the noise-averse user, the WhirlWind LiteSpeed vacuum from Eureka is a powerful machine designed for multiple floor types and above-floor cleaning. One of the company's quietest upright models, the 12-amp vacuum features a lightweight, anti-tip design and a 13-inch cleaning path for efficient floor coverage. The floor nozzle has an edge-cleaning construction and seven adjustable heights to handle everything from bare floors to shag. Dirt collection on the WhirlWind is bag-free--when the large dust collection cup gets full, simply pop it off and empty it in the trash. Allergy sufferers can also appreciate this upright--it comes with a true HEPA filtration system to trap dust, dander, pollen, and spores inside the machine. The filtration system is sealed for maximum performance. For above-floor cleaning tasks, the vacuum sports an onboard hose and attachments. The hose is extra-large in diameter to resist clogs, and the attachments include an extension wand, a wand/crevice tool, and a dusting brush. Eureka includes a one-year limited warranty. --Emily Bedard