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Bissell 17G5 PROlite Multi-Cyclonic Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner

Posted by Phebe Montefusco on Friday, 14 May 2010
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This will be a short review because we are waiting for a response from Bissell on the problem described below. The vacuum was easy to put together and all went well until we tried to use it on our oriental rugs (machine made). The suction is so great that the vacuum sticks to the rug like a suction cup and requires a lot of force to break it free. If you look carefully at the video review, the reviewer has the same problem initially (it actually moves the rug until he breaks it free).

We were very surprised that nobody else mentioned this problem on any of the reviews because of the four oriental rugs that we have the vacuum sticks to three of them and the suction is so great that we have to tilt the unit to one side, raise the handle to upright or push very hard to break the suction. As soon as we start to vacuum again the suction grabs the carpet and won't let go. This is the one time that we wish the unit did not have automatic height adjustment.

We called Bissell customer service and it is obvious that they are aware of the issue because they are sending us a "bottom plate" to attach to the bottom of the vacuum to "solve this problem." We are hoping that the bottom plate fixes the problem because we like the other features of the vacuum. We'll return to this review when we receive something from Bissell. If the problem is solved the rating will improve if not the vacuum will go back.

Update 4-29-10
Bissell shipped a replacement "Sole Plate Assembly" for the 17G5 (part # 2032099) and the replacement solved the problem. They beveled out four areas, each about one inch long and one eighth of an inch deep into the trailing edge of the sole plate assembly. The result - no more sticking to our oriental rugs. If you have a problem with the vacuum sticking call Bissell customer service to get the sole plate assembly.

We have now upgraded the review from a three star to a five star. The only issues that we still have with the vacuum are minor and are pretty much mentioned in several of the other reviews (tool storage and tool connection only fair). Overall we really like this vacuum.

Bissell 17G5 PROlite Multi-Cyclonic Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner Features

  • Bagless, multi-cyclonic, upright vacuum cleaner with powerful 12 amp motor
  • Automatic height adjustment; stretch hose and attachments for above-floor cleaning
  • Includes TurboBrush, crevice tool, extension wand, dusting brush, bendable wand, and deluxe floor tool
  • Easy-empty dirt container; washable pre-motor filter; HEPA media post-motor filter
  • Measures 13 by 14-1/2 by 45 inches; 5-year limited warranty



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Price : $199.99
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Customer Review


great suction, rather heavy - L. Myers -
came quickly, time to take out of the box and set up - 5 minutes with one screw driver. Suction is amazing, I can't believe how much dirt and dust it got in first 10 seconds. Yes it pulls on your carpet especially when you are working at the edges. It is a bit heavy and takes a bit of effort for me to move it around, so that is the heaviest I will ever buy. I have hardwood floor and carpet in bedroom, and I followed with dust whiper on hardwood floor -- almost no dust to speak off. I will not get under your couch without attachments - too thick front body. Still, I like it for the price and quick clean up.
Have not tried the attachments yet.


junk - Mike -
Bought a Bissell a couple years ago. Worked ok, but due to lousy engineering, broke after 2 years. While i was waiting for the part to show up (fixed myself), we bought this one. At first, seemed like a good idea...separate motors instead of belt disengagement, light weight and best feature of all...a 5 year warranty. But, it's engineered very poorly. It doesnt work on berber....you have to force it to move, and it bounces all over. Today, after 3 months of use, the release lever broke. It wont lock upright. Took it into the bissell authorized repair center, and when I told him it was a piece of junk, he said..."of course it is, it's a bissell". He had lots of stories. Wont ever buy another bissell product again. DESIGNED AND BUILT IN CHINA. Well, at least is has a good warranty. The service centers will be seeing alot of me in the next 5 years.



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