Eureka Vacuum - Eureka Whirlwind Lite - 4388 Review

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flooby62
Sacramento, CA

Good value for the price.

Mr. Fix-it

Pros

Picks up almost anything, durable, Kid tough

Cons

Light bulbs don't last long

NOV

2008

Eureka Vacuum - Eureka Whirlwind Lite - 4388 —

I bought my Eureka Whirlwind Lite #4388 at Kmart on 6 August 2003 for $69.99. ( looked at my receipt) It still runs great! I even use it to vacuum the 4' by 6' rug in the garage by the door coming into the house. It picks up rocks, sawdust, staples, nut and bolts and even dirt.
My Aunt passed and I took her Hoover Wind Tunnel Self propelled vacuum. I use it downstairs because it has more features than the Eureka. The Eureka is used upstairs by my Grand-kids to clean up their pig sty rooms. They have even dragged it down the street to our cousins house when his vacuum was broken. It has been knocked down the stairs and left out in the rain. Still runs. Still picks up everything. I gently wash all the filters in the garage sink and line dry them. Haven't spent a penny on one yet.
This morning I was empting the dirt cup and dropped the cup on the garage floor. The tab on the botton of the cup that is used to lock the cup in the housing cracked. A little duct tape (the handymans friend) now holds the cup in place. My owners guide shows a new cup for $22.49 plus shipping. That is a 2003 price. I am sure it is more now and don't think I want to spend the money on a five year old vacuum untill I absolutly have to. I think I am about ready for a new brush roll.
I am perfectly satisfied with my purchase. I had a high priced Phantom that only lasted 1 1/2 years. It cost three time as much and lasted 1/3 the time.

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Comments about flooby62’s Review

I bought one at the same time and have been extremely pleased with the suction. However, all the plastic parts have slowly broken to the point of no repair althought the motor still works great.