BISSELL 2998 MultiClean Allergen Lift-Off Pet Vacuum with HEPA Filter Sealed System, Lift-Off Portable Pod, LED Headlights, Specialized Pet Tools,…

My 16-year-old Kenmore canister vacuum broke, so I decided to replace it with this model after some research. I have very hairy dogs and carpet, and this vacuum is fantastic. It sits lower to the floor and agitates the carpet more effectively, revealing how poorly my old Kenmore was performing for years.

The foam filters need occasional cleaning, but that’s a minor task. The swivel feature is excellent for maneuvering around tight corners, and the lift-off feature is perfect for stairs. My only minor complaint is that the slide button for adjusting between high and low carpet tends to slowly slide down on its own, opening the vent slightly, so I have to check it while vacuuming.

Overall, this is an excellent vacuum. It effectively picks up all the dust, dirt, and hair that my dogs track in without hesitation. The canister is large enough to handle a substantial amount of hair and debris. Highly recommended!

UPDATED REVIEW – I’m not too proud to admit when I’m wrong and that was the case with my ogiginal review. I’ve hadnit for a couple of months now and need to change my review to POSITIVE.
After I thoroughly went over all the settings, I realized I had overlooked a setting on the front of the handle for surface height. What a difference, after I set the vac on the low pile setting. It picks up GREAT! Also, found that the brush tip is removable revealing a standalone crevice tool. Overall it is a good vacuum. My long hair never gets wrapped around the roller and that IS amazing. I can’t figure out how they do that. Edge cleaning is stilI mediocre and hose could be longer or manufacturer should provide an extension tube for better reach. All in all, I would recommend this Vacuum.
PLEASE READ THE UPDATE ABOVE. – I purchased this to replace old Eureka Boss pet vac, which I loved. I need a vacuum that reliably picks up dog hair, people hair, and dust dirt from area rugs, hard floors and carpet. I bought the mid price model, because I find that if at this price point it doesn’t do the basics well, neither will the higher priced models that have more bells and whistles.
THE CONs – This vac seems to have great suction, but doesn’t grab hair and dust from carpet as well as I expected. Edge to edge cleaning was nonexistent. It comes with only a crevice tool that has a brush tip that doesn’t pick up fuzz dust and hair from baseboard on carpet either. It also doesn’t have any tube extensions, so your reach is only 24-30″ above what you’re able to reach without the vacuum. It has an air-powered upholstery attachment. I haven’t used it yet, but my experience is they don’t work well and bog down with any friction. PROs – It does pick up dirt okay, and it is easy to maneuver. Also reaches under low furniture a bit further than my old Eureka due to is lower profile. It didn’t have my long hair wrapped around the roller, which is great.
UPDATE – It isna good vacuum at a reasonable price. Yes, I would by again.

Easy assembly, just pop everything into place.
We used this vacuum day one and haven’t stopped. It’s amazing!
1. Great suction
2. Lights on the front
3. Easy to use accessories
4. Easy to detach
5. Washable filter

Only con:
The size. She’s big. However I didn’t find it heavy or difficult to maneuver.

First off, this vacuum is probably one of the best vacuums I’ve owned in the sense that it does a great job picking up. We have 2 German Shepherds and when they shed, they SHED and this vacuum makes very short work of all the fur that’s left behind.

The reason I do NOT recommend it: The unfortunate part and the reason I’m returning it is after only a week and a half of using it I’ve had to untangle it twice, the first time was with the pet tool and the second was with the main beater bar assembly which was so bad that it stopped, began smelling and when I disassembled it to remove the tangle I found that part of the beater bar assembly had melted.

The vacuum itself is great, does a great job but there is a design flaw and hopefully Bissell can get this rectified because it definitely has potential of being fantastic!

Overall, another great product from Bissell.

First, cons since it is a very short list: the vacuum does not lay completely flat to go under tables as other full-sized models/brands, like my Dyson. Also, this is not so much a con as it is I’m not used to the pivot. I’ve never had a vacuum with this function. It does not effect the functionality of the vacuum, just different. Weightwise, not too bad. Not the heaviest out there but is not the lightest so may be an issue for those with stairs that have strength issues.

Pros: A lot. I do not know why so many models, including my Dyson, got rid of the headlamps. Love that this has them; very bright. Works great on carpet and hard floors. Canister holds quite a bit before having to be emptied, which is very simple. Washable filter is very nice instead of a one time use. Single pass is more than sufficient to vacuum up whatever is on the floor. The most surprising is the attachment labeled as the “Pet Turbo Eraser”; short of any other words, it is badass. We have 3 dogs, two of which are major shedders – a German Shepherd and a Red Merle Border Collie. Have had my Dyson for years and worked great, but it has slowed down greatly and the attachments are standard. This attachment will eat a pair of socks, with the feet still in them. Fantastic for getting pet hair out of the kickplate of the stairs.

Bissell definitely caters to pet owners. Have had their home steam cleaner for close to 15 years and still works like new with very regular usage. 3 dogs carry a lot dirt but we love ’em!

We will see if this holds up as long as the steam cleaner does. Bought this to replace my Dyson and paid a third of the price. Even if this only last 5-7 years, I think that is a very sound investment considering the constant heavy usage.