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Eureka Vacuum - Bagless Upright Vacuum - 2996AVZ Review Summary

Vacuum cleaner reviewers express disappointment in the Eureka Bagless. The vacuum cleaner does not pick up well on carpet and simply spreads the dust on hardwood. The bagless feature is appreciated by vacuum cleaner reviewers, but a self-cleaning bagless option isn’t that helpful when the dirt and dust are still on the floor. Check vacuum cleaner reviews to find out what vacuum reviewers have to say about other home vacuum cleaners.
25% of people rated Eureka Vacuum - Bagless Upright Vacuum - 2996AVZ as 5 stars
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4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
This vacuum works very well and is light to push around.
NOV
17
2007
I got this vacuum as a gift when I moved into my first apartment during college and it is about 3 years old and in great shape. The attatchments it comes with are easy to use and very useful. It has powerful suction and is great at picking up my pet's hair. I have a large long haired guinea pig.
budget conscious, Every day computer user

moosemoods
Ypsilanti, MI
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2 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
You Want a Useless Appliance? Consider Eureka Model 2996AVZ
JUL
30
2007
As a general rule, I replace appliances only when they wear out and I feel little need to own the latest and greatest in technology. Such is the case with vacuum cleaners, but a recent move to a larger home necessitated the purchase of a second vacuum. The quick selection I made was the Eureka 2996AVZ... review »
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a homeowner, looking for convenience

Bryan-Carey
Houston, TX
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Eureka Vacuum - Bagless Upright Vacuum - 2996AVZ Ratings and Reviews

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This had to be the worst vacuum I have ever owned
married, hate this vacuum, value conscious, practical, a busy person

FEB
1
2008
When I bought this vacuum I thought it looked cool and loved that it has a self cleaning duster and it would clean like a dream. Boy was I wrong. It was always blowing out dust (I checked for clogs and that wasn't the case), the screws that held the cover above the wheels would always vibrate out. The self cleaning duster didn't self clean. It did a poor job sucking up pet hair and any little items that could be vacuumed up. Towards the end it wasn't dust blowing out, it was smoke and that was just having it on for less then a min. It over heated fast and belts were always breaking. Good thing... review »
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1 star rating
2008 VIP
AmyA
Appleton, WI



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DO...NOT...BUY!!!!!
Cost conscious, a woman, a homeowner, a dog owner, a green thumb, practical

JAN
1
2009

Wow, where to start with this vacuum?   We bought this vacuum at our local "supercenter" because it was on sale and fairly inexpensive.  I was excited to try the self-cleaning duster, and I'd never owned a bagless vacuum before.

 Well, when we got it home I immediately tried it out.  Boy, was I disappointed.  What a joke.  This vacuum doesn't pick up anything except pet hair.  Crumbs, small pieces of paper, dirt, kitty litter...anything you would want to vacuum up gets left behind on the carpet.  As I mentioned before, it does pick up hair like a champ.  However, this vacuum has a yellow...

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1 star rating
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kelly640
Kalamazoo, MI



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BAGLESS VACUUMS ARE NOT AS GOOD AS YOU THINK!
a homeowner

JUN
8
2008

MANY people think Bagless Vacuums are TERRIFIC just because they're convient as far as not purchasing bags.  Well they're not!

You don't realize that when you empty out the cup, all that dust, hair, etc. gets in the air.  I will NEVER purchase a bagless Vacuum for that reason.  Have I seen the dust, hair, etc. get in the air? ABSOLUTLEY YES!  My friend has a DYSON Bagless Vacuum and she emptys her cup VERY carefully. She emptied her cup VERY slowly and we still saw from dust going in the air.  She is not the only other person I have seen this happened to.  This is not good especially for...

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5 star rating
troubles62
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VERY Disappointed!
a homeowner

SEP
10
2008

After the bottom of my sweeper (5 years old) fell out, I needed a sweeper fast.  I have always wanted a Dyson, but can't seem to get myself to spend that amount of money on a sweeper.  This is when I decided on the Eureka Altima with the telescopic wand.  I thought that would be wonderful since I have ceiling fans in almost every room of my house...no more climbing on ladders to clean them!  I also liked the feature of bagless...less mess.  My sweeper was ordered online and I couldn't wait to start sweeping (sad I know. ha!)  I swept the living room and was very impressed...and also a little...

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2 star rating
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anl618
46787



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Broke down after one use!
a homeowner, Pet lover

MAR
5
2008

This vacuum is a total waste of money.  It broke down after the first use.  I was very careful with my new vacuum.  I made sure the floor was free of any objects other than the usual pet hair.  After using the vacuum on one large oriental rug (no fringe), and the surrounding hard wood floor, the machine stopped working.  The brush stopped turning, so I assume the belt broke and it wouldn't suck up anything but my time.  I never even got to try the "power paw", or the self cleaning duster.  It was overheating as well, and I noticed that when pulling out the bagless canister alot of dust covered...

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1 star rating
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Blaidd
Weare, NH



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Great price and EXCELLENT quality!
a homeowner, a green thumb, picking up after pets, messy

MAR
10
2008
My previous vaccuum was the Dirt Devil bagless.  I hated that thing - the filter was always dirty and cleaning the cup was messy!  This vaccuum is a breeze in cleaning the cup and all other attachment.  I have 2 dogs and a cat and there is hair everywhere!  Cleaning my living room (19x12) took 3 full cups of junk from my floors in just a few days!  I was amazed!  The ease of use of this vaccuum is excellent.  It is self propelling and it doesn't suck up your throw rugs either!  I would highly reccomend this to anyone needing a good suction vaccuum at a lower price.  My MIL has the Dyson... review »
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5 star rating
momwithboys
Haddon Heights, NJ



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Everytime I use it, something else falls off. I don't recommend!
appreciative of good service, a comparison shopper, value conscious, Not a neat freak

DEC
6
2007
For the first 6 months we used our Eureka 2996AVZ Bagless Upright Vacuum, it worked just fine. The next six months gave us some trouble, so I thought it was because we hadn't replaced the filters. The filters have since been replaced and we have had it a little over a year. Now, every time I use it, something else falls off! There is a piece at the bottom that falls off every single time, and I have to maneuver the vacuum carefully to get it to stay. I AM SO SICK OF THIS VACUUM and we are going out today to get a completely different brand. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS VACUUM AT ALL! Buyers beware! ... review »
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2 star rating
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childinhisimage
Blue Springs, MO



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Not worth it
a woman, a pet lover, appreciative of good service, Every day computer user, a pet owner, cost conscious, value conscious, expecting good, fair service

NOV
19
2007
I have not used this particular Eureka personally.  I have however used 3 different Eureka's with the spinbrush, bagless.  My mom also bought one just like it.  Neither of mine lasted over 2 years.  I only vacuum once a week, usually, occasionally more but more often even less!  My mom vacuums once a week or less also.  Hers lasted about 19 months.  We have not run over anything with them, used them under harsh conditions, loaned them out or anything.  I will never buy another Eureka vacuum because of this.  If you are looking for quality, this isn't it, at any price. 
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2 star rating
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princess59
Asheville, NC



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Wouldn't recommend
neat freak, a homeowner, a green thumb, picking up after pets

JAN
31
2008
I just recently bought this vacuum on the advice of my daughter. Yes, it does pick up pet hair very well, but for bare floors its horrible. Throws sand and dirt back at you from underneath. I have to clean the filters after every vacuuming and I vacuum a couple times a week due to pet hair. Its the fine sand and dust that gets stuck in the sponge filter that clogs it up and won't let it pick up for the next cleaning if I don't do this. Its ok for a inexpensive quick fix, but if and when I get new carpet I will definitely be buying a new better vacuum.
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3 star rating
cherokee3101
Caldwell, TX



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decent for the price
looking for convenience, value conscious, a woman, cost conscious, Every day computer user, Not a neat freak

DEC
19
2007
We've had this vacuum for a few years.  It does a decent job...it's not a top quality vacuum, but if you don't have a lot of money its great.  I love that there are not bags to buy.  The duster works fine as a duster, but it's not really self cleaning like it says it is.  I also like that all the attachments all stick to the vacuum, so they don't get lost and they're right there when I need them.  It doesn't too corners all that well, but the attachments take care of that.
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4 star rating
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mypointslady
Albany, CA



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Eureka 2996AVZ Bagless Upright Vacuum is surprisingly strong!
neat freak

SEP
23
2008
 Just as long as the vacuum is cleaned properly once a week, it packs a great punch. I live in a two bedroom apartment with my husband and two year old and I'm constantly cleaning especially because of my daughters allergies. Usin this vacuum everyday keeps the allergic reaction under wraps while keeping my carpets free of loose dirt. The downfall to this vacuum is on bare floors it is most likely to move around dirt rather than pick up.
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3 star rating
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eckosmurfette
Tampa, FL



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Eureka Bagless is inconvenient.
picking up after pets

SEP
24
2008
I have had this vacuum for two years.  It worked well the first week.  The duster cleaner will not spin to clean off the dust.  The tools that are on board always fall off when vacuuming.  The vacuum has clogged many times, and it spits out dirt more than the usual vacuum does.  Overall, I am very dissappointed.
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2 star rating
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Kimberley20
Manassas, VA



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i love it
a homeowner, picking up after pets

JUL
1
2008
love it! i go through vaccums every 6 months and this is the only one that has lasted longer than that. I have 3 busy active kids that are always making a mess and I vaccum 2 and 3 times a day at least 5 days a week. would definatly recomend it. I love the self cleaning duster, long cord and its great for all floors. 
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5 star rating
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Marion, OH



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