Customer Reviews

Fantom FM740 Twister 300SE Upright Vacuum

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I have had my old Fantom Fury for at least 8 years and it is still going strong. It was so great for dog hair that I have recommended it to everyone I know with pets. About 6 months ago I saw the new Fantom's and decided I'd get another so I didn't have to keep carrying the old one up and down the stairs. While the new one does have great suction like the old one, it is much more cumbersome to use. It is a lot harder to empty it, harder to maneuver around things, and under things and the on-board tools are harder to use because the hose doesn't stretch well. If you get more than a foot away from it, it falls over. Plus, it is much heavier than the old one. The dirt never comes all the way out of the canister and the dog hairs get stuck in there. Plus, it has gotten clogged more times in 6 months than the old one did in 8 years. This one is also not made as well. One wheel will not stay on ours. I definitely would NOT recommend this new product. I now know why this sells for less than the old ones did.

I have owned 2 Fantom vacuums- and the one I am currenty using (this model) will be the last! The first one died unexpectedly about 5 months after I purchased it- the company went out of business and so I had NO recourse, no warranty...nada!

Foolishly, I bought another Fantom. I have had this one for about 1 year and since then, the belt has broken 3 times, the hose constantly comes disconnected from the main unit, the plastic holder that keeps the cord wound has broken off AND it mysteriously turns off and back on while I am vacuuming!

When it works, it works very well...unfortunately, it just doesn't work that often! :(

I've owned 2 previous Fantoms and was very pleased with their performance and durability. Yes...I did pay more for them. However, this vacuum is living proof that--YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!! It is a HORRIBLE vacuum. I spend more time bending over with the hose that releases from the bottom...my back is shot. Their nifty "quick release" canister??? A TOTAL JOKE!! You still have to stick your hand in there to get all the lint, hair, etc. from out of it. Oh, did I mention that after you vacuum an area and think you're done...you only turn around to see some of what you just vacuumed mysteriously ends up behind you! Auto-height adjustment?? Great if you have shag carpeting from the '70s. Anything shorter and you're out of luck. DON'T WASTE YOUR $$$$. I just bought the DYSON ANIMAL from Target/Amazon website. After reading ITS customer reviews--I EAGERLY await it's arrival!!! I'd rather pay $500 and get what I expect!!

When I decided it was time to retire my 35 year old electrolux canister, I knew I didn't need a super expensive vac because my needs would change when I moved from my apartment into a larger house in a few years. SO, I gave myself a 150.00 budget and looked around for a vacuum with the most suction, the ability to not get clogged on the tons of fur my two kitties constantly shed, and one that had attachments to get the fur off the furniture. Well, the Fantom does the job and then some. It effortlessly moves from my berber rugs to my hardwood floors and even to my super thick luxury carpet without adjusting anything. AND the suction - the suction is amazing!! I had vacuumed with my old vacuum two days before buying the fantom and it still picked up enough fur and dirt to make-up a whole new pet!!! Not only that, but on the hardwood floors, the dust bunnies come to you! The attachments are definitly an afterthought and not the best out there, but that's my only drawback so far.

I am very pleased with this product. It is great for picking up dog hair. I had a Hoover before and we had to replace the roller bar every 4-6 mo. because the dog hair wound around the ends and caused them to melt. The hair does not even catch on the roller bar with Fantom it goes in the canister. It is easy to empty. I clean the filters with a soft brush and dish detergent and it never has a musty smell like vacuums with bags do.

I haved tried several types of Euro Pro Vacuums (hand-held's, small portables. etc.) and everyone of them is cheaply made, doesn't last, and not worth the money. I've had Fantoms is the past and loved them. Since Euro Pro bought out Fantom the quality went down the [sewer.] The biggest problem is the filter and dust container design. The dust container is triangular and the inner filter is round. As soon as dust starts to accumulate it can't freely move in the dust container requiring it to be emptied (very frequently) due to sudden loss in suction power. Spinning the filter to clean does not completely remove the dust from the filter screen. I have to use an old toothbrush to remove the dust. Very messy. Very disappointed with product and Euro Pro. I will never buy any type of appliance from Euro Pro again.

I have owned a Fantom vaccuum in the past and I absolutely loved it. After years of abuse from the kids messes and the dog hair, it was retired for new Dirt Devil. Mistake, I have looked for a newer Fantom for sometime now when I spotted this one. What a great vaccuum it picks everything up off of the floor, sometimes even the carpet gets yanked on where the glue hasn't held it down as well as it should have.

If you're looking for a vaccuum that has a double edger, accessories to make your job easier, no bags, no filter in the dirt basket, auto height adjustment, this is the unit for you.

I will enjoy mine for years to come I am sure.

The new fantom twister is not as good as the old fantoms for many reasons.
1. the filter in the dirt container is always clogged after every time that you vacuum so you have to empty the dust and tap the filter out which is a mess ( so i do it outside)
2.The suction doesnt seem as strong as the old fantoms.
Those are the main reasons that i dont like the fantom twister. i think that fantom has taken a major downfall ever sense euro pro bought the company

Even with clean filters and such, the vacuum doesn't even pick up half the stuff on my carpet.

I love the way it picks up the dog and cat fur. Also that it is light weight. It is easy to pick up and move around. In a tiny area that is great. I am very glad I bought this.