BISSELL DigiPro - Vacuum cleaner - canister - bag - red

I purchased this product 9 years ago, due to reputation and the fact that I like cannister vacuums. Besides the light going out, I don't have any real complaints other than I have to purchase bags on-line. It sucks up pet hair like nobody's business-- I have 2 cats and a dog, and other than replacing a belt once, no issues.

I have had my DigiPro for 4 years. I like how it fits under beds and it's performance is good. I have however replaced the wand 3 times and with the last replacement the plastic part with wires attached broke the first day. I am not rough with it. I am now replacing the hose, it tore open at the base of handle. This will most likely be the last time I replace a part on this vacuum. Wonderful vacuum if it would hold up on parts.

I've had my machine for 3 years. I've already had to replace the hose and handle and now the "dirtlifter power brush" is not functioning. Just spinning dirt with no suction. I wish the model had a simple extension with a floor brush. Ugh. I hate to have to buy another vacuum so soon, but I may give up on this one.

I have had the Digipro for over 2 years now. It is used in a residence we only live in 7 months out of the year. So usage is much less than average. I had to replace the connector to the floor brush last summer. Plastic snapped. I was fortunate to find the part on-line, because when I came to this site to find a replacement, I couldn't find one and would have had to spend much more to buy a whole new floor brush. The hose clogs constantly. I do have a short haired dog. But the other brand of vac at our other residence never clogs. And neither did the other brand I had here before this one. One the bright side, suction is good when it isn't clogged. The wand is now stuck to the handle. Two of us pulling with all our might, and a healthy dose of WD40 can't get it apart. This problem started a few months ago. But we always managed to get it apart. But no longer. So there goes my ability to use the turbo attachment to clean my stairs. The release is working, the metal does not appear to be bent (I am very careful with my appliances and do not abuse them), and it's clean. So I'm done with it. Even without the breakdowns, this is not an optimal machine. The bags are small. So more expensive to run. The canister tips easily, often turning itself off, as the switch is not on the handle. And the brush (also replaced already) wore down much too fast. The last two vacs I owned lasted 14 and 12 years and one actually still runs. This is my first and last Bissell. Needless to say, I am disappointed.

This vacuum looks excactly like a Miele! It has very nice styling and a beautiful finish. Overall a good vacuum with a hepa filter. Not sure if the whole vacuum is sealed to control possible air leaks though. Suction is reasonable and the controls are convienient. My biggest complaint is that the handle doesn't turn where the hose connects to it. That makes manuverability more difficult when dusting various surfaces. The Miele handle does turn 360 degrees. The Bissell DigiPro copies most features of the expensive Miele, but they left out this important one. It would have made the vacuum much easier to use.