Bissell 35455 PowerGlide Ultra Lightweight Vacuum

by Bissell

Product Features

• Quiet, lightweight upright vacuums weighs less than 15 pounds
• 3M Filtrete bag removes 99.5 percent of particles down to 0.3 microns
• Stretch hose provides more than 10 feet cleaning reach
• Onboard tools: upholstery/dusting brush and crevice tool
• Seven height adjustments, from bare-floor to deep-pile

Product Details

Product Manual [707kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 12.2 x 42 inches ; 14.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 20.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00005NWX9
• Item model number: 35455
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,335,251 in Home & Garden (See Top 100 in Home & Garden)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Weighing less than 15 pounds, this upright vacuum dampens noise from both its motor and its air-intake system for quiet cleaning. A stretch hose provides more than 10 feet of cleaning reach for its onboard tools, which consist of a crevice tool and a two-headed upholstery/dusting brush. The 1440-watt vacuum has a 12-inch cleaning path, and its brush roll adjusts to seven heights, from bare-floor to deep-pile. It uses 3M Filtrete bags that remove 99.5 percent of particles down to 0.3 microns. For long-life, the vacuum has a motor-protection system to prevent debris from entering the motor or fan. It assembles in four easy steps with a single Phillips-head screw (included). An especially understandable assembly/instruction booklet accompanies the machine, which carries a 1-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack

From the Manufacturer

• Maximum vacuum power for great cleaning performance
• ready to use tools for those hard-to-reach areas – convenient storage
• Weighs less than 15 pounds
• Guards against damage by preventing debris from entering motor or fan
• System efficiency is over 99.5 percent for particles down to 0.3 microns
• Deluxe stretch hose with special on-board tools provides over ten feet of cleaning reach for ultra convenience
• 13.5-inch cleaning path
• Quick-release cord wrap
• 7 height adjustments
• Dual-edge cleaning
• Wide-beam headlight
• Furniture protection guard
• 35-foot power cord

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT VACUUM, March 13, 2002

By 

Melissa Rodriguez (Mankato, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bissell 35455 PowerGlide Ultra Lightweight Vacuum (Kitchen)

I have been putting off buying a new vacuum for way too long. I am amazed at how quiet this Bissell Powerglide is. It's also very easy to push around. I like the fact that it has height adjustments that allow me to use it on my carpeted floors as well as tile. The tools work great for picking up pet hair from my stairs and couch. I should have bought one of these a long time ago. I will recommend this vacuum to anyone who will listen.

36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, May 3, 2002

By 

Susan Bridges "slbridges" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bissell 35455 PowerGlide Ultra Lightweight Vacuum (Kitchen)

When our old vacuum died, we needed a new one *fast* because we have four cats and the hair is crazy. We dug out our old CR magazines to find a vacuum that worked well, but didn't cost a whole lot of money.

The suction from the tools is incredible! There's an upholstery tool attachment that literally left creases in the fabric on our couches, because it was so strong! The vacuum is also much smaller and more lightweight than a lot of vacuums out there.

Another consideration was replacing the belt. On our old Hoover, it was nearly impossible to replace the belt (we broke several of the bottom parts trying to do this). This vacuum has four screws to take out--no tabs to push down with screwdrivers while trying to pull the bottom pieces off.

Overall, I am highly pleased.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Vacuum Cleaner, October 15, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Bissell 35455 PowerGlide Ultra Lightweight Vacuum (Kitchen)

After doing a bit of research, I found that CR gave good marks to the Bissel machine. So, I ordered it from Amazon (free shipping), and it took a mere 3 days to arrive.

The vacuum is light, QUIET (I originally bought a Hoover but it was so loud I returned it), has a nice length hose for the cleaning tools, and has a long power cord (35'). As for performance, it does a great job, and the suction from the upholstery attachment is indeed very strong (actually, almost too strong). The bag is easy to reach/replace (just pop off the front cover), and the vacuum has both a pre-filter (to prevent objects from entering and damaging the fan), and a post-filter (to keep dirt from exiting the bag). (I'm not a fan of bagless vacuums. They must be emptied more frequently and are very messy to empty. And don't be fooled into thinking you are saving a lot of money with a bagless; the better ones have expensive HEPA filters that must replaced). The only real problem with the machine is that because it's lightweight, it has a tendency to tip over when using the cleaning tools.

In sum, unless you are willing to pay about $175-$350 for a top of the line vacuum cleaner, the Bissel at only $99 here @ Amazon is a best buy.