- 12 amp, self-propelled upright vacuum with 15-inch cleaning path and on-board tools
- Bagless cyclonic system; HEPA filter; variable carpet-height adjustment; anti-clog hose
- Thermostat and convenient reset button protects motor from overheating
- Low profile for maneuvering around furniture; non-tip design; 30-foot cord
- Measures 15 by 11 by 45 inches; 1-year limited warranty
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For customized options in bagless cleaning, Eureka WhirlWind really cleans up.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good vacuum cleaner,
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This review is from: Eureka 5197 Whirlwind Bagless Upright Vacuum (Kitchen)
I bought the Eureka 5197B yesterday and so far I have been satisfied with my purchase.We had cleaned the carpet with a regular bagged vacuum a couple of days ago, and it seemed to be very clean, but when we used the Eureka a lot of dust and dirt was picked-up. I emptied the 'cyclonic cassette' a couple of times, not because it was full or clogged, but just to see how much of a mess that would cause, and the operation seemed very simple and not messy. I agree with one of the reviewers with regards to the control for the 'self-propelled', which may inadvertently enable the feature when it is disabled. However, I did not find this to be a major problem. The cleaner has a regular rotating roller brush and control to adjust the height of it from the carpet, so it is not going to eat the carpet away any differently than the others. The vacuum is hard to move around when it is off and the `self-propelled' feature is enabled, but once the feature is disabled the wheels rotate freely and you can move it around easily.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Don't buy this lemon!,
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This review is from: Eureka 5197 Whirlwind Bagless Upright Vacuum (Kitchen)
I've had this vacuum for about 3 months and it's already broken! Every time I've used it I've had to repair something. It clogs very easily and the canister is too small. The hose is also too short to reach anything and when I use the attachment it slips off. The self-propelling feature is useless because it goes too fast. Also, the machine often slips out of manual and into self-propell by itself, very annoying. Finally, the roller's bearing seized and its housing has melted and the belt broke! My husband is a mechanical engineer, and upon taking it apart commented on the extremely poor quality of the bearings and seals. This vacuum has truely been a disappointment. I'm going to try to see if the warantee will cover this.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Sorry I bought it.,
This review is from: Eureka 5197 Whirlwind Bagless Upright Vacuum (Kitchen)
I have to echo a previous review. I don't like to use the self-propelled feature, because it just doesn't feel like it's doing the job. Yet, the switch is on the handle, and I have to hold my thumb on the switch to keep it from engaging, which it always does--annoying.Also, the vacuum does not stay upright. Usually you need to push a pedal to lower from storage to vacuum position. Well, it always falls out of storage position. The suction is okay, but not nearly as good as the Hoover I had previously. Better to spend a little more money on a better vacuum.
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