- Super light, full-size bagless upright
- 12-amp motor for maximum vacuum power
- Patented Swivel Casters for easy pushing and turning
- Onboard hose and tools
- HEPA-style filtration system
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Amazon.com Review
A lighter weight vacuum cleaner doesn't mean a reduction in power with the Dirt Devil Featherlite series. This bagless upright delivers 12 amps of power (the maximum in home vacuums) and a generous 13-inch cleaning path. Easy to check at a glance, the bagless dirt-collection cup unhooks in a simple step. Once removed, it even stays covered until you're ready to dump it. The PermaFilter inside the cup—-which is removable for cleaning-—provides HEPA-like filtration and traps 99.97 percent of the dust and allergens run through the machine. Built to handle larger debris, this vacuum also features Dirt Devil's MotorGuard system, which sends air and dirt past the motor and fan and traps them in the dirt container. The patented swivel casters make the machine easy to maneuver, while the bumper helps protect furniture from scratches. Onboard attachments include a hose, an extension wand, a crevice tool, and a dusting/upholstery attachment. Other welcome extras are automatic height adjustment, a lift-and-carry helper handle, a bright headlight, a foot-controlled power switch, and quick-release power-cord storage hooks. --Emily Bedard
From the Manufacturer
- The Dirt Devil Featherlite is simply the lightest full-size upright you can buy without giving up an ounce of power. The Featherlite's 12-amp motor and on-board tools pack a powerful cleaning punch in an extremely lightweight machine.
- This vacuum's light-as-a-feather design makes cleaning almost effortless. Since the Featherlite is easy to push and easy to carry from room to room or up and down stairs, it makes the job of vacuuming your carpets a whole lot more enjoyable.
- The powerful 12-amp motor makes sure the Featherlite does exactly what you want a vacuum to do - it picks up dust and dirt quickly.
- The on-board hose and tools make it easy to clean stairs and upholstery. And because this Featherlite model has a stretch hose, you can reach farther to find dirt anywhere it likes to hide.
- The Featherlite comes with Dirt Devil's exclusive MicroFresh filtration System to trap more than 99% of dust and allergens, letting allergy sufferers breathe a little easier.
- 1-year warranty
- The Featherlite’s hard shell design is durable and actually delivers more cleaning power than vacuums with a soft bag design.
- The 25-foot power cord allows you to clean large rooms without stopping.
- The on-board hose and tools make it easy to clean stairs and upholstery, or anywhere dirt likes to hide.
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63 of 65 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Quite the powerful vacuum,
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This review is from: Dirt Devil 088520 Featherlite Bagless Upright Vacuum (Kitchen)
My first concern in buying this vacuum was the light weight. I figured that anything that light could not be that powerful. Was I ever wrong there! When using this vacuum, be wary of vacuuming bathroom rugs, because this will suck the rug up easily.As with most bagless vacuums, emptying out the canister can be messy. It is easy to do, but in dumping the dirt, there will be a small cloud of dust, which will make another mess you need to clean. I recommend emptying it outside. Also, emptying it outside also makes it easier to clean the filter. This will take more than a couple of shakes, or some very dirty fingers. There is an knob for switching between hose and vacuum, and there is a lever to adjust for the vacuumed area, such as from smooth floors to high-pile carpet. The hose and attachments are fine. They are a little stiff, which makes it difficult when cleaning shelves, but it really isn't a problem. There is one thin attachment for getting behind furniture and getting corners. Also, there is a stiff brush for dusting. I didn't care much for the brush because the bristles are very stiff and short. It didn't clean the dusty places as well as some older vacuums. Nonetheless, this is a great vacuum at a great place. I feel that it did a much better job at cleaning than my last vacuum and that it doesn't take as much effort to lug it around the house or up stairs.
32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good vacuum for the price,
By nerk_in_chicago (Oak Park, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dirt Devil 088520 Featherlite Bagless Upright Vacuum (Kitchen)
We've had a Fantom Thunder for 7 years; we bought this Dirt Devil a year ago when we found ourselves with a 4-floor house and wanted a second, lighter unit. I agree with the frequently made points in the other reviews -- to summarize, the Dirt Devil is not as good as our Fantom or other more expensive units, but it's great for $75-80.Pros: -Higher quality than I feared. No mechanical problems at all, and less "cheap" feeling than you expect for the weight and price -Powerful. It does get up the dirt, and doesn't lose power very quickly as the bin fills -Lightweight -Rolls very easily (the wheels are on casters) -Bagless Cons: In short, if you want to spend less than $100, this is a good choice. (Although the Eureka Litespeed that Amazon is selling is very similar and appears to get slightly better reviews.) But if you are willing to spend more, it is worth it over the life of the vacuum. (BTW if you do spend $150-200, the Eureka 4870DT on Amazon is Consumer Report's favorite bag model at any price. For bagless, the older Fantom models that use the Dyson technology are now made by Westinghouse, called the Westinghouse Wire. The new Fantom "Twisters" do not use that technology and are poorly reviewed.)
39 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not a great bagless vacuum, extremely messy to empty bin,
By A Customer
This review is from: Dirt Devil 088520 Featherlite Bagless Upright Vacuum (Kitchen)
I've used a fantom canister bagless vacuum for years, with 2 long hair dogs and was very happy. Decided to try this one because I wasn't sure how much longer the fantom is going to last and due to the high ratings of this Dirt Devil on Amazon.com. 1.The suction is good but empyting the dust bin is a mess, with the dust spilling out through a huge hole in the side of the collection bin. The center hepa filter also comes lose which adds to the mess. 2. The extension tool is very short making it impossible to reach very far, missing spiderwebs on the top of a standard 8 foot tall wall. 3. Due to the high height of the vacuum head, you cannot vacuum under the couch or lamp tables, making it necessary to fully pull out the furniture in order to clean under them. There must be a better bagless vacuum out there...don't waste your time with this one. I am going to have to continue to use my canister in order to clean under and above the furniture, using this one only for wide open spaces.****Additional info-after about 5 or 6 months of use, the motor stopped working. I called for help, and the tech support was totally useless. He then gave me the name and mumber of a repair facitlity supposedly near my location. When I called the number, the location address had changed 2 years ago and the facility was now located about 1 hour away. I gave up on it and bought a Dyson with which I am much happier (very good suction, easy to empty, no odor). You really get what you pay for....
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