Product Description

Bissell, 12A Total Floors Velocity Multi Cyclonic Bagless Vacuum, Multi Cyclonic Technology Provides Extended Suction For All Floor Surfaces, New Scatter Shield For Superior Bare Floor Cleaning, On Board Tools With Turbo Brush, 15" Wide Path Cleaning With Surround Suction, New Multi Stage Filtration Keeps Filters Clean Longer

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #753 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Bissell
• Model: 3990
• Released on: 2006-12-15
• Dimensions: 45.00" h x 15.00" w x 14.00" l, 23.50 pounds

Features

• 12 amp, multi-surface upright vacuum cleaner with cyclone technology for better suction
• Foot-activated brush off pedal and scatter shield for superior bare-floor cleaning
• Total floor cleaning-rotating brush action for deep down cleaning,
• Multi-stage filtration keep filters clean longer for continuous suction power
• Colors may vary, green or blue

Amazon.com Product Description
The best upright vacuum for cleaning a wide variety of surfaces, the Total Floors Velocity ensures cleaner tile, wood, carpet and more. Bissell's patented multi-cyclonic technology keeps large debris from clogging the air filter for better suction and cleaner air. Enhanced suction sustains optimal cleaning performance on all surfaces, including floors, upholstery, furniture, and windowsills. Powered by a 12 amp motor, the Velocity is equipped with an exclusive DirtLifter brush that dislodges embedded pet hair, mold spores, and bacteria for healthier lungs and pristine floors. The unit's rotating brush ensures deep-down carpet cleaning, while a floor-activated, brush-off pedal and patented ScatterShield automatically turn off the rotating brush on certain floors and keep debris from being flung about the room. Ergonomically designed to make cleaning easier, the Velocity also features a wide, 15-inch cleaning path, an optimum air-flow indicator, an easy-empty dirt cup, a 35-foot power cord, and a scuff-resistant bumper. And, Bissell's powered TurboBrush is great for cleaning stairs and upholstery. Easy to assemble right out of the box, this vacuum is designed with a quick-change belt system for less downtime and reliable cleaning performance.

Customer Reviews

great cleaner
I am very happy with the vacuum. It works great on all types of floors and gets very close to the edges and walls. The attachments are great for the car, stairs and couch. It is on the heavy side and a little heavy to push but I am very happy with it.

This vacuum sucks...and not the right way
I purchased this vacuum based on the positive reviews on Amazon. I have two dogs, including one sheperd mix (long hair & lots of it).

At first the vacuum performed great. I replaced a dirt devil that needed retirement, and this was a great improvement. Within a few months the suction was reduced. I checked the filters and always empty the canister when it is half full. I also checked the underneath of the vacuum including removing the bottom plate, and removed all the hoses, cleaned them, and returned them to the unit. Later I found that above the canister there is a plastic piece that can be removed. Upon removal this piece was found to be clogged with hair and dirt, and seemed be the problem. Now, just a few vacuum jobs later the suction is still not great, and the (useless) suction indicator is not in the green. This indicator has a red section that's supposed to tell you it's clogged, a green section that's supposed to tell you all clear. My vacuum stays in the gray section. What use is this? The hair clumps on the floor instead of being sucked into the vacuum. I am constantly cleaning the lower filter and checking the plastic piece above the canister. This is messy work, and what good is a bagless vacuum that you have to get your hands and arms full of dust to clean every other time you use it?

Another gripe is the vacuum arm that wraps around the unit. Every time I use the vacuum this arm comes loose from the lower section that connects the suction to the bottom of the vacuum. I usually notice it when the hair on the ground clumps or the canister comes up empty. The vacuum is noisier than when we first received the unit.

Another reviewer stated he had a belt meltdown within a week. I know exactly what happened because the same thing happened with my vacuum. Fortunately I had my wits about me enough that day to notice the vacuum head not spinning and a slightly different noise. The mechanism that keeps the vacuum head from spinning is just a lever that pushes the belt past the motor drive. The motor drive still spins like crazy, the belt's just not attached. However, if the belt slips off this lever onto the motor drive directly, the belt spins on the motor drive and the stationary lever simultaneously. Looking at the operation of this, it's easy to see how a belt would melt down within minutes.

The $60 dirt devil is noisy, and has a bag, but it was a lot less hassle. Personally, after this bagless experience I'm ready to go back to having a vacuum with a bag. I haven't found the right vacuum yet, but this is the wrong one.

MEAN GREEN MACHINE
THIS MACHINE IS A LITTLE HEAVY, BUT I LIKE IT! SOOO GLAD TO HAVE MY BISSELL BACK. FOR SOME STUPID REASON, ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO I DECIDED TO TRY THE PET DIRT DEVIL, BIGGG MISTAKE. I WILL NEVER LEAVE BISSELL AGAIN! I HAVE 3 KIDS, 4 DOGS, 4 CATS AND THIS THING PICKS UP EVERYTHING, I GET A FULL CUP EVERY TIME. ITS NOT THAT LOUD AS SOME VACUUMS. IT IS SO EASY TO DUMP THE BISSELL, I KNOW ALOT OF PEOPLE COMPLAIN ABOUT BAGLESS VACUUMS BACAUSE OF DIRT AND DUST FYING EVERYWHERE WHEN YOU DUMP, ALL I DO IS PLACE A GROCERY BAG INSIDE OF MY TRASH CAN AND DUMP IT AND TIE THE BAG, NO MESS TO CLEAN UP. THIS VACUUM HAS A 35FOOT CORD, THATS GOOD FOR ME, I CAN VACUUM OVER HALF OF MY HOUSE WITHOUT UNPLUGGING. WITH THE DIRT DEVIL I COULDN'T EVEN VACUUM MY WHOLE LIVING ROOM. AND ALSO THE CORD WRAP IS UP HIGH YOU DON'T BREAK YOUR BACK TO WIND THE CORD UP. LOVE THE FACT THE I CAN USE MY FOOT TO ADJUST THE HEIGHT AND TURN OFF THE BRUSH. I DO BELIEVE THE TOTAL FLOORS COMES IN GREEN AND BLUE, I RECIEVED THE GREEN ONE, HAPPY ABOUT THAT! TIRED OF BLUE AND RED. OH AND I VACUUM MY KITCHEN FLOORS AND THIS WILL FIT UNDER MY CABINETS AND IT DOES WELL ON EDGE CLEANING. THE TURBO BRUSH IS A NICE TOOL, BUT IT LIKE ALL OTHER TURBO BRUSHES I'VE USED DO REQUIRE REGULAR CLEANING,HAIRS GET STUCK AROUND THE BELT AND IT STOPS TURNING. BUT THEY DO COME APART EASY.