Bosch BSA2100UC Compact Plus Series Canister Vacuum, Midnight Blue

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Product Features

• 11-amp motor; 1,200 watts; low noise
• Combination roller nozzle; additional upholstery tool; ergonomic handle
• Air Clean II filtration system; holds 1 gallon of debris
• Fully rotating back wheel; automatic cord rewind
• Weighs 9-1/2 pounds

Product Details

Product Manual [8.48mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 24 x 14 x 11 inches ; 13.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 14 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B000068PCH
• Item model number: BSA2100UC
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #102,031 in Kitchen & Dining (See Bestsellers in Kitchen & Dining)

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Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Compact and lightweight, this canister vacuum is easy to store and no trouble to carry around. For its small size, this Compact Plus series vacuum also packs a lot of power, running at 1,200 watts on an 11-amp motor. Despite its powerful motor, this machine has low noise output, making it a good choice for apartment dwellers. The vacuum features a two-piece steel wand with a comfortable ergonomic handle and has a combination roller nozzle on the end that works just as well cleaning hard floors or low-pile carpet. One additional cleaning tool for crevices and upholstery is included and latches onto the hose handle.

For superior air quality, this machine is equipped with an Air Clean II Microsan filter, which retains tiny particles down to just 1 micron in size. The vacuum holds a large quantity of debris for its size--up to 1 gallon--and dust bags are easy to remove and change. Two large back wheels and a fully rotating front wheel make this vacuum cleaner easy to maneuver. Finally, the BSA Compact Plus has an automatic rewinding cord for storage, and, at 9-1/2 pounds, is totally portable. --Cristina Vaamonde

Product Description

Bosch BSA2100UC Compact Plus Series Canister Vacuum Midnight Blue

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

64 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good little vacuum cleaner, July 3, 2005

By	Kathy G - See all my reviews

I wanted a quality, lightweight vacuum because I have a house that has lots of tile and wood floor, and I hate to sweep. I have been using the vacuum for 3 months. Overall, I'm happy with the cleaner and its quality, but here is my list of pros and cons:

Pros: 1. Nice, lightweight design with good-sized bags (for the size of the cleaner) that are priced ridiculously at some online sites (range: $6 to $17 for 5 bags and filter). A bag has lasted me over 2 months so far (I have 2 kids and a husband who don't understand about door mats, but no dog hair to clean up).
2. Runs fairly quietly - personally I would love to find a vacuum that I can use while on the phone, as my friends all seem to call just as I have finished all housework except vacuuming. You could do it with this if you don't have it on max power, and if your friends don't mind you saying "What? What?" every few sentences.
3. Has excellent suction, all that I want (sometimes more) for floors and area rugs.
4. Wand is able to turn to lie flat to get under beds and sofas.
5. The all-purpose head that comes with the vacuum has wheels that roll well on the floor and don't scratch.
6. Components of the hose/wand attach securely but come apart for clearing a jam.

Cons: 1. The cannister doesn't roll well, because the front wheel is tiny and flimsy. You have to grab the hose and haul to get it to move. Tips easily, which I expect from any lightweight cannister vac.
2. The all-purpose tool is flimsy and when not in use attaches to the wand with a little clip - falls off easily.
3. Parts are a bit hard to find, and overpriced. The power floor attachment is $60 - but then if you're vacuuming wall-to-wall you may not want this model. (I haven't really tried to use it on wall-to-wall, however.)
4. The floor nozzle has felt strips that are glued to the plastic on the bottom to keep it from scratching the floor. On a vacuum cleaner I had from Bissel with the identical setup, one of the strips came off after a year, and couldn't really be reattached. On the other hand, this nozzle is slightly better designed, so maybe they'll stick (I hope).
5. Cord length is 17 feet, really should have been 20. It is long enough for my needs, but barely - I have an outlet about 3 feet from the stairs, and can just rest the thing at the top of the stairs while I go to pull out the plug at the bottom.
6. Feels like a relatively cheaply-made vacuum cleaner (for Bosch) sold at a quality price. I have had mine for 3 months, and the bag full indicator has already broken.

All in all, would buy it again, althought the cost of parts really galls me.

44 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great vacuum for both carpet and hardwood, May 26, 2003

By	C. Deleyiannis - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We have mostly harwood in our house, but the upstairs living area is all carpet. finding a vacuum that is accomidating to both is not a fun task, however this little sucker really sucks it up! It's great with stairs and VERY lite.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Never again..., August 28, 2007

By	J. Mendez (Arizona) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this vacuum based on my husband's experience with Bosch tools in his carpentry studio. That was a mistake. The suction is poor; the hose and bags don't always match up, leaving dust to collect inside the cavity (despite my repeated efforts to line everything up correctly); the vent points directly at the user, blowing hot, stinky air on you while you work, and cannot it be redirected; the bags are expensive and difficult to match up with the model you own; the cord is too short by about three feet; it tips over easily....shall I go on? It appears that the engineers who do such a fine job with their power tools were left off of this project. I will end up replacing this vacuum far soon than expected and it sure won't be with another Bosch!