Customer Reviews

Black and Decker HV8000 900-Watt Corded Handheld Vacuum

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

This little vacuum has alot of power, and tons of useful little attachments. This is a handy tool to have around for small cleanup jobs without having to lug out the "big" vacuum cleaner.

I would definitely not recommend this for larger jobs - but it's excellent and very handy for small tasks. I keep it near the dryer and clean the lint filter with it, use the attachments to clean blinds & stair corners, clean up dust, and use the blower attachment as an inflator. I think the previous reviews that rated it "poor" may have been users who expected this little thing to do way more than it is capable of - it's not for big jobs, but a great accessory to have for smaller ones. The cord is long which is convenient; it is way more powerful than the two other cordless models I have (B&D Dustbuster and Dirt Devil) - I have a small vacuum like this on every floor because it's so compact and convenient for quick jobs. If this is the type of thing you are looking for, I would recommend this. If you're looking for something to do more than just a quick cleanup move on to another larger model such as a Hoover QuickBroom or something similar.

This is a very powerful handheld vacuum cleaner. If you just need to clean up loose this like salt or cracker crumbs it will perform great. Should you actually try to use the beater brush attachment you will be very dissappointed. I bought this cleaner for the purpose of cleaning my curtians and stairs. I own two cats and virtually all of my in-laws are allergic to them. Everytime they come, I have to clean the house top to bottom. My upright vacuum (Dirt Devil Vision Lite model 008650) weighs a ton and was not designed to use on stairs. I thought this little cleaner might be just the trick. The brush worked great the first several times I used it. But after about 20 uses it began to slow down. I cleaned it very thoroughly but never saw the initial performance again. Eventually, it stopped working at all. I urge you to buy something else, if the beater brush is a selling point for you.

I thought that buying this little vac was going to be a good investment with my new cats. Nope. It was a huge disappointment, especially for the price. The filter becomes clogged with dust within a few minutes of use, and suction goes down to nothing. There's no bag to change, so you're forced to shake the filter out or wash it. Theoretically, I suppose it could be used to vacuum up bigger, solid particles that won't clog a paper filter (e.g., sand?). But if you have a normal house with dust or hair, this little vac is not for you.

Since I move often and have a small apartment I bought this unit after my old vacuum broke down. I was hoping it would be sufficient enough for my apartment. I was wrong!

The brush attachment stopped working right away and cleaning didn't help much.
Another problem is that the unit has a very small air filter. Even with a new filter the suction power decreases rapidly right away because the filter gets cluttered up.
Since the small motor spins at a high RPM the unit is also quite noisy.

I only recommend this unit in addition to a real vacuum.

Love this vac. Good suction. Cleaning the filter is not really a problem; I had used a friend's older version so knew what to expect.

HOWEVER, I did not expect the little, beater-brush attachment. Completely useless!!!!!!!!! Looking for a replacement - the regular, flat floor attachment was what I expected and desired.

The Black and Decker Hand Vac is the best vac that I have ever had. With the many attachments I can do anything that I need to do. I have on order another one since November 22 and have been on the waiting list but I intend to give this to my grandson because I know he will like it.

I echo the former review. The filter becomes clogged almost immediately and the motor starts to overheat. I don't know what this thing is meant to suck up, but it sure is useless on hair and small particles, dust, cat litter, sawdust, etc.. It was a waste of money and I should have returned it right away.

This corded little vac is your answer if you're sick of cordless vacs that don't hold their power like I was. I love it for the car and stairs and corners and family room carpet. Be prepared to buy a lot of filters. The power in this thing does fill the filter quickly but I appreciate them because they help keep my allergies away. When the filter is clean it is also a little bit loud. But the noise means you're being productive (apparently the industry isn't using space age insulation and noise reduction just yet). I own two of these and am thinking of buying a third.

I have a regular sized vacuum but bought this for more convenient use in obscure locations. I am very pleased as it is as advertised and 'filled the bill.'
Dee

Just the right size and power for our travel trailer. Very versitile and convenient.