Customer Reviews

Bosch Ultra Series Canister Vacuum

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2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

As expected from a product made in Germany and with a name like Bosch, the quality seems to be very good. The suction is great, the telescopic handle is conveinient. One thing I didn't expect for a vacuum with a retail price of 699 was the cord for the powerhead that uses plastic snap on rings to attach it to the hose. I've seen 599 simplicity's that have the cord built into the hose, but then again, I only paid 225 shipped on sale. You'd have to be an idiot to get electrocuted by touching the connector for the powerhead when the vacuum is on. The variable power is nice eacuse the powerhead can be hard to move on area rugs with full suction.

I bought my first Bosch vacuum about a year and a half ago. By far, it picked up more dirt than the Dyson or any other vacuum I have ever owned. It lasted through the last 8 months of a remodel to my home and my contractors using it on all sorts of dust and rubble! I just bought a second one to keep on the first floor! It definitly gets a THUMBS UP by me!

There was another post by someone one out there about a Bosch vacuum cleaner who stated the same title, and I couldn't agree more! Whomever designed this vacuum (individual or team) could not have used the final product more than 5 minutes and then only on smooth, hard surface. As the other review mentioned, I have had the handle on this vacuum break 4 times over a 3 year period. Same place, every time. In Bosch's defense, they have continued to replace the handle/hose (it's 1 piece) even after the warranty has expired, but all that tells me is that they know there is an inherent design defect, but they don't want to issue a recall. Also, every new part I have received has been the same design so they are not fixing the problem. When this happens I am without the use of the vacuum for 2-4 weeks while they slowly get my part in the mail. Don't know about you, but the benefit of a HEPA vacuum is lost if I can't use it. There are other design issues, but this is the main one. Just to clarify, I am a mechanical design engineer, and I feel pretty confident when I see a poor design. This is a poor design.

I have owned mine for 5 months. The power head quit working 1.5 months ago, I sent it in for a warranty replacement when it quit. They agree the part is bad but the part is backordered.
The extension tubes use very lightweight plastic where they enter the fitting and it breaks easily.
The vacuum cleans very well, but do not expect it to work for very long, and expect the warranty to be worthless. Buy a different brand and save yourself a lot of grief.

I paid a lot for this Bosch Vacuum but, it was ok for about a year then it starts to break down, finally it's not working today after 5 years. time to get a new one.

I have had an Oreck, and Kirby in the past and did not like them. My friend told me to try Bosch. I love it. It is the best I have owned.