bit-tech Shopping: Bissell Healthy Home 5770 Vacuum

• Carpets
• Stairs
• Upholstery

• Crevice Tool
• Extension Wand
• Tool Storage

Rating: 10

Time with product: 2

Strengths: -Lots of suction strength-Attachments are easy to use

Weaknesses: -Somewhat heavy-First one had an issue

Summary: I had to return my first vacuum because after a few uses it wouldn't turn on without smacking the side.After returning that for a new model, I haven't had any issues.There is a noticeable difference after using this on my carpet. I've always had crappy vacuums that broke after a year so i wanted to buy one that would last. Its amazing to see how much dirt is picked up after using this thing.Attachments are easy to use and keep the great suction intact.Great buy!

Rating: 6

Time with product: 2 Months

Strengths: very good suction, easy to empty, do not have to go back and forth just trying to pick up pet hairs

Weaknesses: It's very heavy and hard to push around. I particulary do not like the fact that you have to get down and sit on floor with scissors to clean the brush and then pull each string off the brush

Summary: I think this would be better if there was some way of cleaning the brush housing and brush. But overall it does a satisfactory job. Just wish it pushed a little easier.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 7 Days

Strengths: Great Suction! Really freshens the air as you vacuum. Easy to control with fingertip buttons for the power and brush on/off.

Weaknesses: The dust cup tapers in so you have to bump it to knock out the waste. The cyclonic action creates a "hairball" with pet hair that needs to be pulled out of the dust cup after all the dirt falls out.

Summary: I did not find this vacuum heavy to use at all. Maybe if you had to carry it upstairs, but I have a ranch-style home, so I don't have to worry about that. I cannot believe how much dirt, dust, and pet hair came out of my carpets, couches, and throw pillows. I have three indoor dogs and a cat, so this is a constant problem. My couches and carpets actually FELT cleaner after the vacuuming. My mother made a sassy remark when I told her how much it had pulled out, so I took it to her house and had to empty the cup three times after vacuuming over her "freshly vacuumed" carpets and couches. That shut her up quick! Well actually she didn't want to let me leave with it. My dad is going to be buying her one of these soon I am sure of it!

Rating: 10

Time with product: 3 Months

Strengths: strong suction, several useful onboard attachments, can turn off brush for hard floors, canister means no bags to replace.

Weaknesses: vacuum gets pulled when doing stairs.

Summary: I've been using this vacuum for several months and have been extremely pleased thus far. The attachments are useful, the hose is long enough, it has a nice long cord, and I can use it on all of my hard floors and carpet alike.The only slight negatives thus far are that when vacuuming the stairs with the hose and attachments the powerful suction creates a fairly strong pull back toward the vacuum. Make sure you always have the vacuum at the bottom of the stairs, and sometimes your arm might get tired by the time you get to the top stairs. (might help to start with the top and work your way down).The vacuum does tip over relatively easily, though I've only done this once so far. And the canister seems to collect some dust at the top that is difficult to get out, though there may be a way that I haven't found yet.So far the filters have been fine, so I can't comment on how long they last.Overall a great buy!

Rating: 8

Time with product: 5 Days

Strengths: The Good: 1). This vacuum is a great value when compared to the Dyson. 2). The suction is Great than other Cyclones

Weaknesses: It's Heavy! In fact, we almost returned this unit and started looking for something else that would work for us. We ended up keeping the unit

Summary: The Good: This vacuum is a great value when compared to the Dyson. The suction is just as good or better than most Dyson's It comes standard with the turbo brush, and all the small tools you need. The standard brush attachment is really pretty cool as it is a standard long bristle brush, but then can pull apart and become a short bristle brush in case you need to really scrub something. Easy to Clean StairsLower Noise than others.