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Eureka 71b Hand-held Vacuum
If you are looking for a compact, convenient, and powerful hand-held vac, the Eureka 71b hand-held vacuum is the right vacuum for you. Do you ever notice how quickly your car interior becomes filthy? Every where you walk your feet pick up debris and dirt that will usually end up on the floor mats of your vehicle. The Eureka 71b is powerful enough to vacuum out the dirt from you car mats and it is small and convenient so that cleaning out your car doesn't become a huge chore. This is perfect for anyone that get irritated by filthy car mats.
If you are an animal lover and you have pets you can relate to how quickly your house becomes dirty with pet hair. You also know that pet hair can become embedded in your carpet and furniture and becomes very difficult to clean out. With its powerful 5.5 amp motor and motorized brush head, the 71b can really keep your pet friendly house clean.
An innovative feature of this hand-held vacuum is the Riser Visor. The Riser Visor is an adjustable plastic shield that fits over the motorized brush head. The Riser Visor can be moved to allow for easy and convenient cleaning of vertical surfaces. This makes the 71b a great tool for cleaning stairs, especially the difficult to vacuum stair risers.
The manufacturer’s suggested retail price on this item is $59.99, however it is not difficult to find it discounted at many online retailers.
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Specifications
- The Eureka 71b hand-held vacuum contains two separate motors. One motor powers the suction and the other motor powers the revolving brush roll.
- The Eureka 71b is a 5.5 amp vacuum
- The dimensions of this vacuum cleaner are 15” x 7” x 7” with a weight of 6 pounds
| The innovative Riser Visor can be pulled back to expose the brush roll to clean vertical surfaces. |
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This vacuum is a bagless vacuum cleaner and features a dust cup to collect particulates. |
| This vacuum comes with a 20 foot power chord which can be wrapped around the body for storage. |
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This vacuum comes with a crevice tool for cleaning hard to reach areas. |
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This vacuum comes with a vacuum cleaner hose that stretches to 3x its length. |
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Consumer Feedback
The Eureka 71b is the top selling hand-held vacuum on Amazon.com. The overall review of this product as posted on Amazon.com is very positive. Its average review is 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 1,100 reviewers.
Positive Comments
Some of the recurring positive comments were in regards to the power of this vacuum cleaner. Many people that posted that they were very impressed that this hand-held vacuum was able to easily remove pet hair from furniture.
Other recurring positive comments referenced that the price for this vacuum was very affordable. Amazon.com is selling this model for under $50 and the quality of this product in relation to the price compared to other highly reputable vacuums, most notably Dyson which has a handheld model (DC31 Animal) priced over $250, was viewed upon extremely favorably by many reviewers.
Negative Comments
Most negative comments came with the qualification that it was not a major issue and that overall the reviewer was pleased with the product.
Several reviewers commented that they felt the Eureka 71b was heavy and that their arms got tired after prolonged use. A few reviewers also commented that they thought this vacuum cleaner was noisy. Many reviewers stated that they wished this vacuum was cordless, although it must be mentioned that there may not be a cordless handheld vacuum cleaner at this price point with equivalent power.
Competition and Similar Models
Dirt Devil Ultra Power Hand-held Vacuum
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This Dirt Devil hand-vac, like the Eureka 71b, features a motorized brush roll, however the motorized brush does not come with a movable shield for convenient vertical cleaning like the Riser Visor. Weighing 5.1 pounds it is also close in weight to the 71b. This hand vac has a 20 foot long power cord and comes with a crevice tool and a stretch hose. The Dirt Devil Ultra has a 4 amp motor which is slightly less powerful than the 5.5 amp motor on the 71b. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $49.99 but it can easily be found for significantly cheaper. Consumer reviews on this product are mixed. Amazon consumer reviews are 3 out of 5 stars from a reviewing pool of over 100 reviewers. Positive reviews state that the Dirt Devil provides adequate power and convenience for cleaning. A recurring negative review is the noise when operating this hand vac. Reviewers claim this hand vac can be very unpleasantly loud.
Dyson DC31 Hand-held Vacuum Cleaner
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This hand-held vac should actually be considered in different class than the Eureka 71b. The features are different and serve different cleaning needs. The Dyson DC31 weighs only 2.9 pounds but does not feature a motorized brush head. The DC31 is also a cordless vacuum and offers two power levels of operation that offer 10 minutes of suction at lower power or 6 minutes at higher power. Dyson has much cache in the vacuum market and many consumers seek out this brand, this model received a respectable 3.5 starts out of 5 in consumer reviews on Amazon.com from a pool of over 40 reviewers. Positive comments were generally directed at the good power but many reviewers complained about the short battery life. The manufacturer’s suggested price of $269.99 really puts this hand-held vac in a separate class than the Eureka 71b.
Bissell Cleanview Delux Corded Hand-held Vacuum, 47R51
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The Bissell Cleanview Delux does not feature a motorized brush head. It does come with a hose attachment as well as a crevice tool and a widemouth tool. This small hand vac weighs 5 pounds and is powered by a 4 amp motor. What the Bissell Cleanview offers that the Eureka 71b is a HEPA filter. HEPA is a government filter standard that requires the removal of 99.97% of dust through the filter. This filter is useful for households that have members with dust or allergen sensitivities. The manufacturer’s suggested price on this hand vac is $39.99 although it can be found cheaper at many retailers.