Review
Eliminating the need for two separate vacuums–one for thorough cleaning and one for quick-and-easy touchups–the Eureka Optima has all the power, features, and performance of a conventional upright coupled with the light weight and convenience of a stick. Where the Optima doesn’t cut corners is suction: at just under 12 pounds, this machine can out-draw units twice its weight, and its HEPA filter captures more than 99. 9% of dust mites, pollen, and other allergens for cleane…
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We have four vacuum cleaners, and it’s not because we’re neat freaks. It’s exactly the opposite. We keep hoping for the one vacuum that will clean our house with the least effort. Each succession of vacuum cleaner gets smaller and smaller, especially after we discovered we can pay our 5-year old 50 cents to clean the carpet. Between this and the Eureka “The Boss Superlite”, they’re our favorites. Here are some of the real pluses of the system, followed by the negatives: PROS: Great suction, especially on fine dust Very lightweight, our kid (5 years old) can operate it Retractable handle makes it easy to carry around (we’re short people) Retractable handle makes it easy to store Inexpensive CONS: The HEPA filter attracts dust very quickly and needs to be cleaned each time (is this a plus or a minus?) Anyhow, it’s a messy job. The front face could be a fraction smaller to get under furniture better
1.0 out of 5 stars
short lived
I bought this vacuum about 8 months ago. I wanted something cheap and lightweight because I only have one area rug in my house and the rest is hardwoods that I sweep.
Overall, it’s a really good vac. I wouldn’t use this for a whole house, but for a small upstairs or downstairs, or a two bedroom (or smaller) apartment. The narrow cleaning path is great for going in between tight spaces w/o moving everything around. The 12 amp motor is powerful and has great suction for under $100. It is constructed pretty well, except for the cheap plastic wheels that feel flimsy and squeak right out of the box. As with ANY bagless vac, to keep suction strong at all times, you have to clean the filter every single time you use it (especially with pets). If you don’t want to be bothered cleaning it every time, then be fair, dont buy this machine and don’t give it poor ratings. Get a bagged vac . . . or a maid. For those reviewers who say it died 3 or 4 times – it is not dieing. It is overheating because the filter is not clean. The filter needs to be cleaned every one or two uses, not when the dust bin fills up to the max. The reason it works again is because the motor cooled down. PROS: Powerful suction in Floor or Hose mode Easy to clean Long stretch hose Will not tip over when hose is stretched too far Replacement parts available on Eureka web-site Filter cleaning every 2 or 3 uses if secondary vac CONS: Hose feels flimsy when stretched to full-length Cleaning the filter is messy – do it outside Filter must be cleaned frequently if used as primary vac Front exhaust blows debris in front of cleaner – tilt down
1.0 out of 5 stars
Was It Bad Luck?–This Died on Me After ~6 Uses
This vacuum lasted just barely long enough for me to have no option but throw its carcass away and “eat the loss.
This machine really sucks.
Balls of cat fur an inch ahead of the machine are pulled right in. The discharge of air ahead of the machine is an advantage; those onion skins and dust balls up against the baseboards that used to require a broom to loosen get blown out onto the floor and then sucked up into the machine. I have nothing but praise for this product.
See also multiple reviews for similar 431AXZ–the 437AZ costs $20 more, adds HEPA filter and $20 remarkable turbo powered brush for the hose.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Eureka! for the Small Place
I bought this Eureka when my large vacuum was being repaired. I was surprised at how well it worked and how good my back felt afterwards!
4.0 out of 5 stars
This a good, but small, vacuum.
Make no mistake…..this is NOT a heavy, “bells and whistles” type vacuum. Since most of my house is hardwood, I decided to try a smaller vacuum that would be easier to carry…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Buy – Great Vacuum
I bought this vacuum after using one at a friend’s home and I love it! It is small and lightweight but very powerful.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty, but useless, like my exwife
A GORGEOUS color, has a lot of great features builtin, but 2 major dealbreakers:
1) it runs for about 3 minutes, then overheats and will not run for another 3 minutes until…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cheapest vacuum with a roller off switch
PROS: This is a powerful vacuum. The power paw is great for animal hair. It’s light. The selling point for me is that it’s the cheapest vacuum that gives you the option of turning…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this little sucker
I just received my vacuum and I love it. It is powerful, small, very easy to assemble, and I just dusted everything with it.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Optima Lightweight vacuum review
This is a lightweight vacuum. But, it is not the perfect substitute for a full sized machine. I was hoping I could surplus my older, heavier Eureka vacuum, but this new vacuum…
2.0 out of 5 stars
eureka optima
pros:
small, compact, not too heavy, good suction, turbo brush attachment works well.
cons:
squeaky wheels right out of the box, for $100 vac (sears)…