Product Description

Canister Vacuum Cleaner, 360 Degree Swivel Hose, Easy Grip Handle, On/Off on body, Bare Floor Switches on Handle, 24 Foot Power Cord with Cord Reel, 12 Amp Motor, 3 Stage HEPA Filtration System, Tools On-Board, 12" Nozzle

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #36958 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Panasonic
• Model: MC-CG973
• Dimensions: 16.15" h x 12.81" w x 28.40" l, 27.00 pounds

Features

• Canister vacuum cleaner with a powerful 12 amp motor
• 14-inch power nozzle for cleaning all floor surfaces
• 360-degree swivel hose; built-in overload protector; HEPA filtration
• On-board bare-floor brush, crevice tool, dusting brush, and fabric brush
• Measures 28-1/4 by 12-4/5 by 16-1/7 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Equipped with a powerful 12 amp motor, this canister vacuum cleaner features a 14-inch power nozzle for cleaning all floor surfaces. Inside the nozzle, an agitator generates positive brush action for more effective cleaning, and the fingertip switch shuts off the agitator for safer cleaning on bare-floor surfaces. The unit's stretch hose connects to the canister using a 360-degree swivel connector, which permits a wide range of cleaning without moving the canister, plus reduces canister tip-over. Recessed slots at the top of the canister keep tool attachments within easy reach--just flip up the cover and pick the right tool for the job. On-board tools include a bare-floor brush, a crevice tool, a dusting brush, and a fabric brush. A built-in overload protector helps prevent damage to the belt and nozzle motor--if the agitator should become jammed or clogged, the overload protector on the vacuum will shut down the unit to protect the integrity of the nozzle motor and belt. After removing the blockage, simply press the restart button and resume vacuuming. Other highlights include four-position height adjustment, an easy-grip handle, and a 24-foot power cord with automatic cord rewind. In addition, the unit provides two chrome wands, a full furniture guard, dual-active edge cleaning, a headlight, and a three-stage HEPA filtration system. The lightweight vacuum cleaner measures 28-1/4 by 12-4/5 by 16-1/7 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Yes, finally a vacuum that works, and appears it will last!
I have been through so many vacuums I've lost count. The last ear piercing noise machine required scrapping the so called bag-less canister before every cleaning so I gave up on bag-less and bought this.

For half the price of a Miele this machine is quite quiet, has amazing suction, is nice to look at, compact, and has great features; like a long cord.

This is a great value and it really works!

Finally a vacuum that really works!!
I've had this vacuum only two weeks, but we just moved into a rental home that wasn't cleaned very well. Adding to that is the fact that we have a number of pet birds so there's seed and feathers everywhere.
The vacuum is ready to go right out of the box. The only assembly involves attaching the hose assembly to the vacuum and then attaching the floor attachment to that. Both these things were very easy. The canister it's self is compact and doesn't weigh that much. I don't have a weight for it, but I do have a bad back and shoulder and found it very easy to either roll around or carry, even up stairs.
It comes with a bag installed, and the attachments neatly installed under a cover on the canister, it's really nice to have a place to store the attachments, but yet have them close by when you need them.
The vacuum is pretty quiet as well. It's not silent, but I noticed that in spite of (war torn) hearing I could still hear a radio that was on in the room at the time. Now I realize that doesn't tell you how loud the radio is so try this; I was vacuuming about 15 feet from a cage of four parakeets and I could hear them very well. Maybe that's easier to picture then how loud my radio might be.
I'm very happy with the suction power of this vacuum. I think we've all had vacuums that you have to roll back forth over things to get them picked up, or bend over pick it up, and put it by the intake to finally pick up. The panasonic is really excellent at vacuuming.
I had a lot of bird seed and feathers on deep pile carpet, there really was a lot. I only had to make a forward and back pass to pick everything up. It has a nice edge pickup on the floor brush that works well to. There is a switch on the floor attachment that turns the vacuum on an off, and allows you to switch between carpet and wood flooring. The vacuum has a nice feature that should you roll over the power cord or a lamp cord it doesn't eat the cord, and it works I ran over the cord a couple times, and hit a couple lamp cords with no problems.
Lastly I've always hated dealing with the cord on vacuums, this unit has a retractable cord that works nicely, and isn't so strong you have to worry about small pets or your feet.
The only thing I wish the vacuum had was an extension tube to use with the attachments, but that is my only complaint. So, I'm definitely keeping it.
All in all I like this vacuum a great deal, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to friends and family.

Great vacuum for great price!!!!!
I started with an Electrolux over 30 years ago and moved on to Rainbow about 15 years ago. My first Rainbow was wonderful and I finally traded it in for a new Rainbow 5 years ago. It is a piece of junk! It is totally falling apart and there are no service centers in my current area. It's very heavy and cumbersome and not easily maneuvered. So I set out to find a new vacuum that wouldn't cost me a year's wages and would be easy to handle. I searched Amazon and read all the reviews and settled on this Panasonic. It arrived and I had it out of the box and put together in 10 minutes. It's surprisingly lightweight, but sturdy and it has substance. The 360 degree swivel is marvelous and makes a huge difference in maneuvering. I used to have to wear "shoes" to vacuum in or the Rainbow would kill my toes and smash my feet. This Panasonic is so easy to handle and so much lighter that I can wear my flip flops and not kill my toes. The attachments are contained in the body of the vacuum and that's so handy. The electrical cord is self winding...again, this beats Rainbow all out. The power nozzle is marvelous, and guess what? It is 100 times quieter than a Rainbow...my dogs did not run for the hills when I turned it on. OMG! I should have dumped the Rainbow a long time ago, especially when you compare pricing. I have 3 dogs and I vacuum a lot so even if this vacuum doesn't last more than a year or two, it is still more cost effective than a overpriced Rainbow. I highly recommend this Panasonic and I am so glad I purchased it. Now I don't dread vacuuming the way I used to. Happy cleaning!