Bissell Featherweight 2033 vs Kenmore Elite 31150

Of all the vacuums we've tested, the BISSELL Featherweight Stick 2033 is the best lightweight vacuum cleaner for elderly users since it places such little weight in the hand while in use. This corded upright feels incredibly lightweight, making it easy to maneuver even in tight, cluttered spaces. It has a simple bagless design that's very easy to maintain and incurs virtually no recurring costs.

Not a showstopper, but is it really that difficult to engineer a handle at the top of the dust bag and have it molded into the plastic housing? Really? Also, for Amazon shoppers: DO NOT BUY THE 2-PACK OF EF-1 FILTERS AS PART OF THE PURCHASE PACKAGE!!!!! THIS VAC USED EF-9, NOT EF-1. EF-1 IS ONLY 1/2 THE REQUIRED THICKNESS AND WILL NOT WORK!!!!! (the 2-pack of EF-1 hepa filters was offered at the time we made our purchase in January 2018. hopefully, it will be removed when Amazon reviewers read this and you won't get suckered into buying something that won't work with this vac)

Its simple design also makes it easy to maintain, as the few parts that need regular cleaning are very easy to access. As long as you clean its dust cup filter and pre-motor mesh filter regularly, you shouldn't need to worry about recurring costs.

Easy to assemble. I did some carpet and bare floors. Worked fine. I did not use the Pet Friendly attachment

Also, this vacuum has a very short power cord, so you might need to swap outlets when cleaning larger rooms. In addition, parts of its all-plastic construction are somewhat flimsy, especially its wheels, dustbin cover, and main handle, which feels like it could snap if too much pressure is applied. Still, the vacuum's portable design, impressive ease of maintenance, and affordable price help make it one of the best cheap vacuum cleaners we've tested.

I don't have pets, so I can't judge the special pet hair attachment. Overall, if you have a lot of non-carpeted floors in your home, this vacuum will disappoint you. But if you have primarily carpeted floors, then you'll probably be satisfied (my carpeted area is limited, but the vacuum has appeared to do a good job on it so far).

. except they don't do as good on baseboards as robot vacs with the spinning brush sticking out do. The outside edge suction isn't that great but they get everything that matters

I ordered a new one on May 22, 2021 and my previous 5 star review is now a 3. See below. Overall, it is an awesome straight forward vacuum. Excellent suction, decent cord length, and a work horse

I'm always amazed at what I empty out of the little canister & what washes off the filter. GREAT suction, very efficient, stands right behind my door & no one knows it's there.😉

The Hoovers are made of cheaper plastic which makes them break at certain clips and areas such as the bases where the back wheels mount and they chew through belts pretty quickly. They are good machines for the price, but not as good as the Kenmores. The Kenmore has a sealed HEPA filtration system that is better for allergies and a true lifetime belt with a separate brush roll motor for ease of transition onto different floor types. It weighs a bit more than the Hoover, but is a way better machine overall

It does get fur on hardwood, dust, light crumbs, and general dirt things pretty effectively. And it doesn't have this issue when you're using handheld or nozzle mode. Other reviewers are saying that the filter for this isn't made anymore, but I think that is old information. Here are filter replacements for this specific model: https://www

Keep the filter at the top of the dust bin clean and make sure you replace the exhaust filter every so often. These procedures are in the owner's manual.

This little stick-vac packs a huge punch for its size and weight. If you have any bare flooring in your home this will tackle it NO problem. It works great on my carpeted stairs, and I have medium pile carpet on them. Everything detaches and attaches with ease, no struggling figuring out how to remove and replace the filter

The [Elite is an absolute beast. In fact, it has the most suction at the cleaner head of any vacuum cleaner that I have seen

This is a great little sweeper and the price fits my budget. Anyone who has a back problem will appreciate that it’s true to its name and is featherlight. It does a very thorough job on my vinyl tile and heavier scatter rugs, as well as my hardwood floor. It is easy to empty and doesn’t take up very much space in my closet

A Kenmore would likely hit at the lower end of your price range. If you have any newer Kenmore uprights such as the 31140 or the Elite 31150, those do well on the used market as well.