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| 10.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
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105 of 106 found the following review helpful:
 This thing really works!!Apr 26, 2011
By vanni-t
Okay. I've bought just about every hardwood floor cleaner out there. I have 2,000 sq. ft. of hardwood and tile floors and I'm sick and tired of cleaning them. Guess I'm looking for a unit that will clean up without me getting involved. Not gonna happen. I won't bore you with all the stuff I've tried, but Swiffer, Bona, Hoover, and various iterations of Bissell [including the new gadget that's supposed to mop and then steam all in one unit (doesn't deliver - had the original steam mop - loved it)] are sitting in my closet (oh yeah, can't forget the sharks - several of those including steamers - no go.) Anyway, as a last ditch effort I tried this Poweredge thing. Guess what - it seems to really do the job. The suction is great. LOVE IT!!! Trust me - I've tried them all. ... but this thing really sucks up the stuff on the floor and I can walk barefoot and not feel grit. I give it 5 stars! I'm tossing the junk in the closet and keeping the Poweredge. Well, at least until something new and more exciting comes along...
An update...Almost a year later and I still love this vac! Haven't had problems with scratching hardwood or whining noises. I mentioned a Bona in my review. I reviewed a Bona mop and that is definitely my go to wet mop product. This Bissell PowerEdge is a standout dry floor cleaner. It picks up everything - so when I use the Bona to wash the floors there are no tracks of dirt left behind. For the price this is a great little picker-upper!
258 of 279 found the following review helpful:
 had to lower my rating!!!Nov 18, 2010
By ami
i have come back to say i returned the vacuum and changed my rating from 5 stars to three. here is my first 5 star review-
"well, first i must say, this has alot of power for a stick vac. it literally has suction to the floor unlike most stick vacs. considering its strength, it is still very light and takes up very little space. the cup is very easy to empty. its has a nice handle area making it a snap to move around. the cord is average for most stick vacs. the base is def something you need to get used to when up against the wall, but so far its been good. i do wonder how it would do if i were to spill something by the baseboard though. the vacuum manuevers very well, but at times, its almost too much. it literally can move all different directions, which sometimes can get move more than you wanted. but i am being picky, the power on this stick vacuum makes up for any little criticisms one may have."
since using the vacuum, i still stand by my above, but after using it a few times, i noticed these really fine, thin scratches in the floor. you couldnt see them in certain lights and im sure no one visiting would notice but they were there. i finally realized that when i vacuumed the hardwood, especially when going against the grain, the bristles actually left these thin surface scratches. it almost seems like the new bristles are very hard, combined with such strong suction, leave the marks.
i must though admit, we have shiny floors so the scratches are only in the coating over the floors. i imagine if you had more matte type floors, this wouldnt be an issue. i dont believe its scratching the wood at all, just the sealer on top. i would have only taken away one star since it still is such a great stick vac, but the fact that its name even contains "hard floor", i didnt expect scatching no matter what, so i took 2 stars off.
84 of 89 found the following review helpful:
The Art of One Handed Vacuuming.Feb 11, 2011
By Canis Majoris
Starting this review off, I want to say this is a must have for hard wood floors (linoleum, kitchen, tile etc). Think having a vacuum in the house is a necessary appliance? This vacuum is a must have addition that is limited to only hard floors. Oh yea, this does rugs too. With this, there is no need for a broom.
Usually when you think of using a regular house vacuum in , say, the kitchen, you picture hauling a 15 pound machine as it bulldozes its way around corners and tables, just to get those little pieces of crumbs and dirt off the floor. What is different with the 4 pound PowerEdge is there is no 'hauling', there is only 'lifting'--which can be done with one finger.
With lightweight vacuums (trust me I had a 100$ one that doubled as a dustbuster), you think low suction, and a device that sits more than it gets put to use. Not an issue with the PowerEdge. It seems to have the power of a heavy duty vacuum without the size (the suction actually pulls the objects in before you run over it), and it is probably the easiest vacuum to maneuver. On a typical vacuum the handle is mainly used for the force to 'push' the vacuum. However, with the PowerEdge the handle also pivots and turns so that you can get extremely precise motion that only goes, in any direciton, that you wish. I found this to be extremely helpful when going around refrigerators, tables, or underneath chairs.
Also with this vacuum, you get a bagless operation that always helps in that you never have to pay extra whenever the vacuum gets full. Simply lift the container out and dump the fluff in the garbage.
Using this vacuum for several months, and watching the broom and dust pan collect lots of dust, I can say this is the most useful, and easiest to operate, vacuum I have ever used. Many family members will now be receiving these as gifts. Add another space in your house for the PowerEdge, it will be one of your best appliance purchases.
25 of 28 found the following review helpful:
 Good little quick go-to hard floor vacuum.Feb 04, 2011
By Angela Streiff
I was interested in this unit because the flooring on one level of my house is entirely ceramic tile with only a few area rugs. I've purchased a number of regular upright vacuums of various sizes and have found that their main flaws is the revolving beater bar sends the debris flying in all directions before the suction can pick it up. Another annoying feature of regular vacuums is the exhaust air blows dust and pet hair across the room before I can even get to it. I found myself chasing food, sand and rock salt (living in Minnesota), and pet hair around in circles with my older large vacuum.
The nice feature about this PowerEdge is that it is designed to pick up the debris on hard surfaced floors rather than scatter it around. It took a few uses to get the hang of angling it into corners, around furniture, around cabinet kickplates, etc., but the low profile and small size makes it much more maneuverable into places that larger vacuums can't touch.
I'm very pleased with the edge cleaning feature. I have pets (cats and dogs) that require me to vacuum on an almost daily basis to keep up with the "dust bunnies." I find dragging a full-size vacuum out of the closet to be a real inconvenience. The Bissell PowerEdge is lightweight, easy to grab and go, and stores in a very small space.
I was leery of trying another bagless vacuum after having purchased a different one that gave me a year of frustration before I gave up on it. The PowerEdge has a totally different design and has given me no problems at all. I'm amazed at the amount of dirt and hair this little machine picks up.
Assembly:
It was very easy to put together, with just a couple of parts that snap together; no hardware or tools required.
Limitations:
Keep in mind that this vacuum is designed to slide smoothly across bare, hard flooring. It does not have wheels to roll across carpet. That said, I do some light vacuuming on my area rugs whenever I'm cleaning the tile. I just place the vacuum on the rug and draw it backwards. I find that it picks up loose dirt and some pet hair, but it won't handle heavy pet hair. In other words, if you have carpeting and pets that shed, I would still plan on having a good heavy duty vacuum to take care of that.
Another reason to keep a "regular" vacuum in addition to this one is for vacuuming upholstery, blinds, baseboard molding, etc., and you'll need a hose with attachments for that which the PowerEdge does not have.
You might be thinking "why not just have a regular vacuum alone", and I would again reiterate that most vacuums are designed for good CARPET cleaning, not hard surface floor cleaning. If you have hard surface flooring, that's where the Bissell PowerEdge shines!
28 of 32 found the following review helpful:
One Month with the PowerEdgeJan 26, 2011
By M. A. Wright
I got the BISSELL PowerEdge as a requested Christmas gift. My primary use for it is to clean my bare kitchen floor where my Boxer stays. She does not shed much, but she is a sloppy eater. The vacuum does a decent job of cleaning the floor, but I do have two comments.
(1) The foot release does not work properly. Every time I need to vacuum, I have to engage the vacuum head to the floor with my foot or hand. I went to Target and checked it out. The display model there clicked and released the head to engage with the floor. I may need another model.
(2) After a few uses, the vacuum filters accumulate a lot of hair. Remember, I have a Boxer that does not shed much. Since Christmas, I have had to disassemble the filters and wash everything twice. I do not use the vacuum on a daily basis, but I can imagine someone with a dog that sheds a lot would need to do that.
Anyway, it is better than using the broom.
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