Customer Reviews

Eureka 3670G Boss Mighty Mite Canister Vacuum Cleaner

5 star:		(53)
4 star:		(25)
3 star:		(10)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

When trying to decide if this model (3670G) was the right vacuum for me, I found a considerable amount of confusing information regarding it's features on the internet..and from the manufacturer itself. First of all, many online retailers flat out state (inaccurately) that this model has a "HEPA" (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter and at least one of the reviews for it here on Amazon (at least as of this writing) seems to indicate that it has one as well. I can tell you outright that having checked with the manufacturer directly and now owning one myself that it does *NOT* have a "HEPA" filter. More on that a little later in this review however.

I found another confusing aspect of the description is in the model number (i.e. 3670G). Be careful to understand the difference between what Amazon calls the 3670 (also called the 3670A in some places) and the 3670*G* models. They look identical and appear to be identical (both are yellow and black) however the 3670 only has a 9 amp motor and the 3670G has the larger, 12 amp motor. Amazon carries both models and I almost ended up buying the smaller one thinking it was the same vacuum. For only about a $5-$10 difference in total price, I'm not sure why the smaller version is even offered. It only seems to confuse the matter. The 3670 also does *NOT* have the "HEPA" filter incidentally.

I found the 3670G to be an excellent value however and am pleased with my purchase. It is compact, very powerful and great for my needs. The noise...while high...is quite tolerable and not at all excessive considering how well it cleans. The generously long cord wraps easily around the base for storage and while a retractable cord would have been extremely useful, not having one is a reasonable trade-off in keeping the price down. The blower port feature is very handy for cleaning my computer insides (by blowing away dust without contacting electrical components as vacuuming would risk doing).

The 3670G *does* require bags. It is not a "bagless" model however and while some may prefer a bagless model, I preferred a model that used bags. The bags are very easy to change on this model and not that much of an additional expense for what I consider to be the additional convenience (of being able to easily remove and dispose of a bag).

The only reason I gave this model 4 stars and not 5 was because I did not find the attachment brushes quite adequate. Three attachment tools are included, a crevice tool, a 10" floor tool and a combination tool with a triangularly-shaped brush (about 2" wide) on the end. The combination tool also flips over to double as brushless pick-up (3" wide).

In my opinion, this cleaner badly needs a mid-sized brush and/or pick up tool that is about 4-5" wide. The 2" wide combination tool brush does concentrate the suction into a small area for high power but being only 2" wide, I found that I simply had to move it much too frequently on larger surfaces (such as a wall for example) in order to cover the area needed. I would have rated this vacuum 5 stars if a brush about 4-5" wide had been included. As it is, I am searching for an optional brush that size to purchase extra.

Finally, a comment about the "HEPA" filter. Some people (particularly those with allergies or who need extremely dust free air) may want cleaners that include this item. In my case, I did not want this since I don't need it and "HEPA" filters can be quite expensive to change and replace (unless you get a washable one...also expensive). Since many online descriptions I found were unclear whether the 3670G included this filter (some descriptions flatly stated that it does), I found myself calling the Eureka customer service number to find out for sure.

It turned out that even Eureka's own customer service representative was unsure whether it contained the filter or not and had to take some considerable time to find out that it didn't have one. If you *do* want the "HEPA" filter, you would want the 3684D...which looks the same but is red in color, slightly more expensive, and has more and better quality attachments as well as the "HEPA" filter. By the time you add in the cost of an optional additional attachment (which I mentioned earlier that I think is needed on the 3670G), you are at the price of a 3684D. In that case, the 3684D may well be a better value for you, particularly if you like the "HEPA" filter.

Overall, I think "The Boss" series of canister vacuums is a great product. Eureka (and Amazon as well) needs to do a much better job of clarifying the differences between the particular models in the series however.

After reading many reviews myself, I opted for the EUREKA BOSS. I was not sure of the difference between this model and the EUREKA MIGHTY MITE...I figured the BOSS had 12amps and could potentially supply more suction power.

I think the vacuum works well on bare floors, I cleaned my lovely hardwoods with no problems..and it did wonders on the bathroom and kitchen floors aswell. However, I find that this little vacuum really puts you to work when it comes to cleaning carpet. I must have vacuumed the same spot on my area rug 10 times before I was content with the results. The same thing went for my low pile carpeting in the basement, after multiple passes, it finally got the job done.

It comes with one attachment for both hard floors and carpeting, a brush tool for upholstery and a crevace tool. It's compact enough for easy storage, however, it doesn't come with a retractable cord. I like the fact that it's equiped with a HEPA filter, and I don't mind bagged vacuums, you toss the bag right out and that's the end of that, no messy jobs.

If you have mostly hardwood floors, then I would recommend this product, however, if you're looking for superior suction to thoroughly clean your rugs in just a few passes, then you will be dissapointed.

I just got this vacuum and I love it. I have three dogs in the house with hardwood floors. This is the first vacuum I've had that actually gets embedded dog hair out of the couch. It has great suction and the floor attachment moves in such a way that I can get completely under furniture with low clearance--it kind of flattens itself. I only had to unplug it once thanks to the long cord and long hose, which is also nice. I like the smaller bag (but not too small), 'cause old dog hair can stink, so I'd rather dispose of it more often. Great vacuum for the money!

Downsides: I wish the cord came out from somewhere else but the bottom or had some kind of clip to hold it in place. Not really an issue, but more a design flaw. Also, the suction reducer thingy is in a bad spot. It's where you actually hold the vacuum, so you can inadvertently open it. I pinched the heck out of my hand while closing it once, but I am super-clumsy.

Still the best vacuum I've had.

Okay, I deeply love this vacuum. And let me first state that I am not the kind of person to just hand out praise over nothing. I am usually the one criticizing. I know my review is long but that's because I love this vac so much. I cleaned houses all through college and that's where I discovered this vacuum. I bought it because it was cheap! To this day it remains the one thing I CANNOT clean without.
Now, keep in mind, this is NOT a vacuum for all-carpeted houses (it has no rotating brushes) but it does work on carpet, especially if you have no pets. That said, it is ideal for old rugs that can be easily damaged by the rotating brushes. However, it is the best for floors without carpet--and everything else. The long, light-weight and adjustable hose allows you to reach ALL COBWEBS, and you can use the bristle brush to dust everything in your house without ever touching the dust yourself! I dust the leaves of my indoor plants, lamp shades, windowsills, upholstery...anything that gathers dust can be vacuumed with this! Did you groggily spill coffee grounds all over the counter making the morning coffee? Grab The Boss.
It uses bags (they aren't the most common size, MM, but are at walmart and kmart and they're cheap so stock up) which I love. I don't understand the whole 'bagless' craze--it just means you get to scrape the crud out with your hands.
It comes with a few attachments all of which work incredibly well. It has an edger that I use on baseboards--never bend down again! It has AWESOME SUCTION POWER--the most important vacuum feature. Stick it into a jar full of change and it will disappear! (Not that I recommend this, it would be dumb. But you know, sometimes you don't feel like picking that nickel off the floor).
I have owned the same one since 1998 and have never had a single problem!! My house is all hardwood, I HAVE FOUR SHEDDING DOGS and I do not own a broom. I love this vacuum like a child!

I wanted a light weight, powerful vacuum with HEPA filter and dust collecting bag. This vac works well for my house, since I have no carpet but wood floor and vinyls where all the dust collects in the corners. I use the "Bear Claw" for my small wool space rags, and works very well. I wanted the light, small vacuume to carry to the basement and to the second floor. I am able to get all the dust bunneis on each stairs at corners where Swiffers can't get. The weight of this vacuum is a charm for the stairs, windows and door frames and shelves. I also wanted HEPA filters since I have four cats, and want to keep the indoor air as clean as possible for my children when I vacumm. I also wanted the dust collecting bag, since I can not imagin how to keep the bagless canister clean, and the need to open the canister outside in a cold winter. I like the idea of keeping the dust in a bag and toss it when full. I like some of the attachments are on board, with long hose that is crushproof. The only thing I wished it had was an automatic cord coil for better storage.

This little Eureka Boss has great suction power. If you use an upright, but need a canister for furniture, wall carpet corners, window sills, cobwebs, and tight spots under furniture, this Eureka Boss is for you! You can adjust the suction power on the hose handle for delicate curtain jobs which is also great. It's lightweight, versatile, and handles fantastic! It has a 20' long cord for large rooms, and reaching ceilings is a snap. I would highly recommend the Eureka Boss for those jobs that your upright won't address!

I finally found a vacuum i like! I recently figured out that the upright vacuums I usually buy are not for me. I had bought an oreck and got the buster buddy free...well the oreck upright bit the dust while the buster buddy trekked on. I decided I wanted a buster buddy with wheels...and i found this vacuum It is very lightweight which is great It has wheels so you can pull it along, and it really works great I usually buy high end vacuums and this one can beat the bag off of any vacuum. It sucks so hard it pulls the carpet up a bit..and talk about pet hair. With two angora long hairs i have to vacuum every day. The head has a fabric which is like the old hand lint removers we used to use. One person mentioned that it felt "cheap" It doesn't feel that way to me..I believe it is made to be lightweight but is is very sturdy Aside from it working so well the best thing is it does not hurt my back to use it like my old uprights

This is a great little vaccum. I use on hard wood floor and it has become my back's best friend. The only downfall is the power cord 1) it's too short and 2) you can't retract it. Aside from that, it's exactly what I was looking for, cheap, light and efficient. The suction is amazing!

We freecycled our Hoover Wind Tunnel when QVC sent our new Oreck (which we love!) but it didn't occur to me that we would be without a way to vacuum the sofas, lampshades, baseboards, etc. until it was too late.

I started shopping for canister vacs (and was stunned by the prices I saw for Miele, Hoover, etc.) when I found an old Panasonic next to the dumpster at our condominium.

NEVER DO WHAT I DID! It cost a fortune, and took me forever to get rid of the bird mites from that machine that infested our apartment and drove me to the brink of insanity. Plus, I wasted a lot of money on very hard-to-find bags.

But I digress...

So, I had a friend with an older, kind-of pinkish-purplish Mighty Mite, and I remembered being impressed with it when I borrowed it for my car.

I called my friend to ask him what kind it was, and he told me Mighty Mite. He then offered to give me his Oreck over-the-shoulder canister.

I had also borrowed it once, and told him, "Thanks, but no thanks!" (If you have ever used that terrible Oreck companion canister vac, you'd never characterize the 12-amp Mighty Mite as being "loud.")

This Mighty Mite is much improved over the older one my friend has-- onboard tool storage, a place to wrap the cord-- but best of all is how stable it is when you stand it on end to clean high shelves, tops of bookcases, etc.

The included combination tool with brush is a definite weakness, but I went down to the local vacuum-cleaner store, and they fixed me up with really nice tools for just $5.00 each. (I'll keep the included tools in the car.)

Just make sure that what you're getting is the "G" model (12 amps.)

I used to own a Mighty Light, which is a very similar vacuum from Eureka.
Used that one for about 5-6 years until it finally broke.
This thing is slightly stronger and a little louder.
This vacuum does a great job getting dust and Cat hair from just about anything(carpet, velvet drapes). Best part is you do not have to run the thing over every inch of the surface (unlike other small canisters), it's powerful enough to suck dust in even when it's in the close proximity.