Dirt Devil 091020V Vibe Bagged Upright Reviews



Amazon.com Customer Reviews

Great Vacuum - Review written on May 04, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

The best vacuum cleaner ever I purchased. Excellent product and I value the 3 years warranty.
It SUCKS. - Review written on May 01, 2008
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Rating: 2 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful, 1 did not.

It sucks really HARD. Straight to Goodwill. Had I known we could upload video reviews, I'd have filmed the vacuum in operation before I gave it away.

I wanted so badly to love this vacuum, but it didn't work for me. It was SO powerful, it grabbed my considerably-weighted 9x11 area rug and wouldn't let go or move. Whether pushing or pulling the vacuum, the rug came with it. When I finally did pull the two apart, the dirt on the rug was still there. Much to my dismay, this occurred repeatedly. No matter which rug depth setting I had it on, it was still a no-go.

The knob on that depth adjustment, by the way, darned near required a pair of pliers to turn, so if you're arthritic, fergettit.

Maybe it would work for wall-to-wall anchored carpeting, or maybe I had a faulty vacuum, which is why I gave it the benefit of the doubt - two stars instead of one. I hope the eventual recipient of my purchase gets what everyone else here seems to be getting.
dirt devil vac - Review written on April 26, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

I am very pleased with my new Dirt Devil vibe bagged upright. Great price. Great Vacuum, it sucks and has everything you need. I looked for a bagged vac because I think the bagless vacuums are so messy. The cup does not hold much so every time you deal with the dirt you just picked up as you empty the cup, yuck. The Dirt Devil has two filters as well as the bag, much cleaner air as you vacuum. Thanks Amazon.com.
Good vacuum, especially for the price I paid! - Review written on April 25, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

This is the best $29.99 vacuum that I have every purchased! And it's not a bad vacuum at all, got everything we need.
Supprisingly functional, for the price. - Review written on April 23, 2008
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Rating: 3 out of 5

I grabbed this one for cheap when it was on sale one day, and thats the only way I would buy it. It is not self-propelled so expect a bit of a workout. Other than that, it seems to work so I cant complain. As quickly as vacuums seem to break these days, it didnt make sense to buy a $100+ unit that would only last a year or two.

This unit has a very long power cord, as all vacuums should, and seems to work fairly well on my standard carpet. The attachments are limited, but again this is a very inexpensive unit. It is not terribly heavy and has a handle for easy lifting. The HEPA filter is a plus. Overall, it's a good vaccum for the price.
What a sucker!!! - Review written on April 10, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

This is the least expensive vacuum I've ever purchased...But, it works better than its more expensive relatives...I was pretty surprised.This little vacuum actually vacuums quite well..What else could I ask for? It's cheap and works well....(Both on hard floors and rugs...)
Can't go Wrong. - Review written on April 07, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

You can't go wrong with picking up this vacuum for $30. There's not much to it. The vacuum is super cheap and works as it should. Works well on both carpet and hardwood floor. There is an adjustment knob for carpet length with a good range between very low to high settings. Suction from the hose is also very powerful. Do not hesitate in picking one up and saving yourself the extra $50 you would normally pay for this type of unit.
Great for the price - Review written on April 07, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

I read the reviews and when this item went on sale I decided to pick it up as I was in need of a vacuum. It does the job fine and combined with free shipping was an excellent value. So far so good with this one.
Worth dollars spent - Review written on April 07, 2008
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Rating: 3 out of 5

Quite easy to assemble. It does the cleaning jobs well. Only drawback, it is bulky and loud.
this vaccum is great - Review written on April 06, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review not to be helpful.
this vaccum run real good. i like that it has the hose to clean the chair and other thing. i love this product and i reccomend it.
Product is good - Review written on April 05, 2008
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Rating: 3 out of 5
1 customer found this review not to be helpful.
I used it very few times, but still good enough to buy if you don't mind its sound.
Great buy - Review written on April 05, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

This is a great buy for $30.00. I bought as a second unit for my upstairs but its performance is so good I replaced my other unit with this one. .
Great product for the price.
Better than expensive bagless - Review written on April 05, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

I had purchased a bagless Hoover EmPower unit on here for my small apartment. It didn't take long for me to begin to hate it. Even with the small size of my apartment, the dirt cup would have to be emptied about every vacuuming.

I'd have to do it outside. Dust everywhere, sneezing, coughing, dirty hands, dirty balcony. It was enough to make me never want to vacuum.

Then I thought perhaps it was time to upgrade to a bagged vacuum. This bagless fad is awful. It is becoming nearly impossible to find a bagged vacuum in a retail store anymore. When I saw this for so cheap on Amazon with free shipping, I figured it was worth a shot.

I sold my 1-year old Hoover on craigslist for the same price that I bought this one, making it essentially a free trade. So far, I'm significantly happier with it.

Pros:
* Amazing suction. Better than the Hoover that was 2x the cost
* Motor/fan are a stage after the filtration, so they are protected from debris & damage.
* Great cost
* Hepa filter seems to work better than Hoover. Don't smell dust at all.
* No dusty mess to deal with after you vacuum!

Cons:
* I'm not crazy about the color. Not terribly masculine. Luckily this thing stays closeted.
* Hose seems like its going to not stay in place once it stretches some more.
* Hose isn't the most flexible or stretchy.
* Bags are rather small. Certainly not enormous like my mom's old Kirby. Looks like vacuum manufactures are taking the razor-blade/print cartridge business model. Either way, bags are still cheap.

So, you get what you pay for. But if you just need it for a little apartment like me, this is the best deal. Period. Hopefully Dirt Devil can add something to hold the hose in place. It hasn't been a problem yet, but I expect it will become one.
It doesn't get any better than this - Review written on April 05, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

I needed a vacuum cleaner for a very long time. I did research on many sites and found that the best rated vacuum cleaners were too expensive.
When I saw this one for $30 I had to buy it. I received the vacuum cleaner within two days which was astounding given the fact that I had used the free shipping option which takes 7-10 days. I was amazed by how well the vacuum cleaner worked. The suction is so good that you see the lines in your carpet. The accessories allow you to clean in hard to reach places and the cord is long enough that you can move from one room to the other. You get a lot more than what you pay for with this vacuum cleaner.
Excellent value - Review written on April 05, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

Better than the Sears 'less than $100' vacuums I usually get. Great suction; easy to use. A steal at $30. Uses bags, but after owning a bag-less for a few years I'm happy to use a bag model... much less dust! The hepa filters seem to work nicely as the room smells great and is dust free after vacuuming. I definately recommend this for most households/apartments that can't spend a few hundred dollars for a decent vacuum. I might have to get another one just to stock up although, it should last quite awhile as the build seems solid.
Very strong - Review written on April 05, 2008
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Rating: 4 out of 5
1 customer found this review not to be helpful.
This vancum has a very strong engine, more than 1200w I remmember. However,it is a litter big for me, coz I only live in a small room.I prefer a small one which I can take it everywhere. If you have a big room, have one. Nice price, nice brand.
Very good vacuum, GREAT DEAL - Review written on April 05, 2008
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Rating: 4 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful, 1 did not.

It's hard to admit to even a teensy complaint when you got a $90 vacuum for $30 and it arrived THE NEXT DAY. FOR FREE. But... yes, it is very heavy/hard to maneuver and noisy. And as someone else said, the long cord--while great for using the vacuum over large areas--requires a lot of babysitting while you're vacuuming. However, it works well and shows up pretty much fully assembled.

Here's where it loses a star: 1) The weight... women, especially small ones, be warned. 2) Instructions are worthless. Like there's a dial for different carpet thicknesses, but no explanation of what the settings mean. They're just lines. I gave up setting it on one line, moving vacuum to see what happens... trying the next line, moving vacuum to see what happens... etc. And there's nothing in the instructions to explain it (unless I'm a total idiot, which I'm not ruling out).

But all in all, I'm glad I bought it.
Great cheap vacuum - Review written on April 05, 2008
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Rating: 4 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

Its much better than my $70 vacuum bagless from walmart. I have a large dog and i ran it and the bag isnt near full yet..the bagless would be full every 5 min.
Dirt Devil Upright - Review written on April 05, 2008
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Rating: 4 out of 5

This vacuum exceeded my expectations. It was extremely reasonably priced so I figured I was going to get what I paid for, but not in this case. Great for around the house and office. Considering the fact that this Dirt Devil requires physical activity I truly do enjoy using it. My personal motto: When the urge to do housework hits hard, sit down until it passes!
Good product at a GREAT price. - Review written on April 04, 2008
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Rating: 4 out of 5

The vaccuum works very well. We purchased it as an upstairs vaccuum because the price was so amazing. Piece of cake to assemble, does a nice job and no more hauling up and down stairs.
great sweeper so far - Review written on April 04, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

Only had it for about a month now. Seems like a great sweeper for the money considering my Hoover Savvy sweeper that cost me almost $200 kept breaking. A little hard to sweep a throw rug with because like most sweepers where you can push down on the handle to lift the front of the sweeper so it doesn't suck up the rug, this one you have to almost lower the handle to the floor to lift up the front. But maybe that's why there are several height settings. Definitely a good sweeper for under $30.00
Great Product! - Review written on April 03, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review not to be helpful.
I usually don't get excited about appliances, but this vacuum is da bomb! It even reaches my ceiling fan!
Inexpensive, but heavy - Review written on April 03, 2008
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Rating: 3 out of 5
1 customer found this review not to be helpful.
It's one of those that does the job and inexpensive. However, very heavy to take it around. Recommended only for strong people with big muscles.
Better Than They Said - Review written on April 03, 2008
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Rating: 4 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

I've had this vacuum for a few weeks now, and it's a Keeper. Some other reviewers mentioned a design flaw that makes running over the cord common. I experienced the same thing the first time I vacuumed, but I figured I could always just grasp the cord in the fingers holding the handle of the machine. I guess the joke's on all of us who didn't bother to read the manual... there is actually a clip build right into the handle assembly that is made to hold the cord! So, with that detail "handled" (forgive the pun), let's talk about function. This machine has very powerful suction, decent attachments and the blessing of a HEPA filter. It is solidly constructed. Nothing feels like it's in danger of breaking when I use it. After my previous Oreck machine, it feels like it weighs a ton and is comparatively hard to move around. But it cleans so much better that it's worth the work. The headlight looks cool, but doesn't do much to illuminate the floor. The motor is among the loudest of machines I've owned, but not THE loudest, and not painful, even to my musician's ears. I do like a vacuum that leaves a completely smooth track when it's pulled back, and this one leaves lines, but the floor still looks nice. I read the other reviews before I purchased, and even at full price I'd report that this machine is better than they said. With the discount offered on the day I bought it, it's a steal.
Good machine for the price - Review written on March 31, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

This is an amazingly good vacuum for the price. Because it has a bag, it is good for people with allergies.
Good Buy - Review written on March 29, 2008
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Rating: 4 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

This works well on carpet and wooden flooring. It will be very nice, if the vacuum pipe is longer size.
Great bargain - Review written on March 28, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

Have had many more expensive vacuum cleaners that do not match up to this machine. powerful motor with terrific cleaning . Service from Amazon amazing, first was damaged in transit Amazon paid for return and new one arrived in a week in perfect condition. Happy, happy, happy!!
A great Vacuum under $100 - Review written on March 27, 2008
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Rating: 4 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

we just bought this vacuum at the right time judging our shift to a new apartment. Cleaned really well the old home where carpets really dirty and there were many unused areas with accumulated dirt on it. And back the new home, where the carpets are new, but had some dirt toppings. It was easier to get them off, especially we liked the adjustments for the floor hight. Sound: ask the next room mate 'did you hear anything?'. An absolute calm operation!!! good.. So works well as thought, and we got in a discount, so a great vacuum under $100[we got much below this price].

A suggestion, so keeping 4 stars: the manual for use/assembly really few sheet of papers. Recommend to be like a hardcover book,to preserve.
very good for home use - Review written on March 25, 2008
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Rating: 4 out of 5
1 customer found this review not to be helpful.
I have been using since 1 month. I have used it 3 times and it looks good
I got it for $40, which I think its good choice for the paid price
Great Vaccum! - Review written on March 23, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

It's very powerful and effective vaccum. It's also quiet and not very noisy. It's better than other vaccums priced above 100 dollars.

One thing there is a hook at the top close to the handle, you need to attach the power cord to it, so that the wire is coming from the top not from the bottom (not sure it was mentioned in its users guide).
Product as expected - Review written on March 22, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

Not fancy, but as described/promised. Suction well, powerful. Given the sale price paid, definitely a good buy.
Great Deal! - Review written on March 14, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

I just got this yesterday...for $30.00 you can't go wrong!! It works great!! At first it smelled like it was burning..but that was only during the first use..after that it works great!! Yes it is loud..but for the price you can't go wrong! Free shipping..it doesn't get any better than that!
The best vacuum for its price - Review written on March 09, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

I got this vacuum from amazon for $40 only and was very satisfied. I agree that it is not a fancy and high-end one but I don't need that kind of stuff after all----I just want a simple, good performance vacuum with a modest price. This one well fits my needs. The motor was quiet compared to its class. It also carries 3 years warranty.
Great for the price... - Review written on March 08, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

Dirt Devil 091020V Vibe Bagged Upright

I have to say, I love this vacuum so far. It has great suction--which at times is almost a problem. I've had the attachments pulled off of the end of the hose because the suction held the piece so tightly to the surface I was cleaning. I really like being able to (very easily) change the bags rather than emptying the cannister of my old bagless vac. It is also fairly light, and easy to carry when I need to, using the cup/handle on the front of the machine.

I do wish they had included a floor attachment for non-carpeted floors, but this seems to work well on hard floors. Just too bulky for some places. The only problem I have with it is the positioning of the cord. Where it is attached to the vacuum, I think, is too low. I get it tangled up in my feet a lot--well, I did. Now, I just bring the cord up over the upper hook that you wind the cord up on while I'm working. It makes it easier to keep in my left hand while I vacuum with my right, without tripping over it all the time. To me, this isn't a real "problem."

Just to put it all in perspective, I used to clean professionally, so I have some machines to compare this to. I also have 4 cats, and, believe me, this vacuum does a great job keeping up with them.

Overall, I think I got a fantastic deal--I'm very happy with it, and if the price drops again, I may just pick up another to keep as a spare.
LOVE this vacuum!!! - Review written on March 08, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

Thank goodness for Amazon and its reviews!! I purchased this vacuum based on the reviews here and I couldn't be happier! I have gone through 2 (Yes, 2!) bagless vacuums within the past year and a half. I hate bagless vacuums!! I have two young children with allergies, and I have sinus issues myself. I got to where I would put off vacuuming as long as possible with my previous bagless vacuums, because I absolutely hated the mess and most of all, hated having to constantly replace filters because they would get clogged so often. After vacuuming just one room in our apartment, the bagless vacuum(s) would get clogged and lose suction. I no longer have that problem thanks to this Dirt Devil bagged vacuum! And replacing the bags is a breeze! I used to go out my front door (and wave hello to my neighbors) when I emptied the filthy, nasty cups on the bagless vacuums. Now, I slide the bag off, toss it in the (kitchen, not outside!) garbage, and there's no mess whatsoever! Love it, love it, love it. Will NOT go back to bagless!!