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Brand: Eureka
Category: Kitchen

List Price: ~~$59.99~~
Buy New: $37.99
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

366 reviews
Sales Rank: 46

Color: Sunflower Yellow
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.9
Dimensions (in): 15 x 7 x 7
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.

MPN: 34529
Model: 71B
UPC: 023169117174
EAN: 0023169117174
ASIN: B0006HUYGM

Release Date: June 27, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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Fantastic on stairs! November 4, 2008
I bought this vacuum specifically for stairs because our house has two stories and a finished basement. It's so much easier to vacuum stairs with this instead of using a full sized vacuum. And it does a much better job that a regular dust buster type handheld....especially since you can vacuum stair risers with this. I also use it for small clean ups and "touch ups" between regular vacuuming. It works great and even picks up pet hair.

I do wish the hose wrapped around the other way since I'm right handed. It would be easier to use if I could hold the vacuum with my left hand and use the hose with my right. But it makes if difficult since the hose wraps the other way.

5 out of 5 stars

A Great Purchase October 30, 2008
It does just what I want it to do. Powerful suction on stairs and corners. Easy to use.

3 out of 5 stars

Eureka 71B Hand Held Vacuum - Few Alternatives But Far From Perfect - Review Your Options October 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

In my search for a hand held vacuum that is powerful and useful, the EUR 71B crossed my path. I was quite impressed by the high marks the vacuum has received. Unfortunately, I believe those high marks may be the result of one of two things: either people's expectations of a hand vacuum were lower two years ago when most of those rave reviews were written, or people's expectations of a hand vacuum are much lower than mine. Don't get me wrong, this vacuum is pretty good and has a lot going for it. But as far as my search for the perfect hand vacuum, the search continues.

The main disappointment I have with this unit can be summed up with one simple statement: the basic design is nothing special, and in fact is quite similar to the handheld black and decker hand-vac I remember from the late 80s. There's a small motor that drives the dirt into a plastic catch area behind a filter. The filter get's very dirty quickly and even with careful cleaning and maintenance it will have to be replaced regularly. And the intake is nothing more than a plastic flap that is opened by air flow and never quite closed firmly. Not to mention, the dust bin compartment, while conveniently detachable, is quite small and an absolute mess to clean.

Now the replacement filter is sold here, which is nice. But the list price of this bad boy is quite high for such a basic design. I have no doubt that the motor in this unit is stronger than the B&D hand helds I used 20 years ago. Still, like all such designs even with regular maintenance, cleaning, and changing of filters, the motor will eventually fail.

In some ways, even with all the negatives this might still be one of your better options. It does have a few positives going for it. The list price may be high, but it's still less than the corresponding Dyson hand-held. And the power is, like I said, noticeably stronger than hand-helds of the past. And the sliding front guard and aggressive brush make this design much better than most at cleaning stair risers. Still, there is a lot that could be improved upon. I willingly admit that this vacuum performs better than some others, but I still expected a little more for the money.

I wanted something powerful but I didn't want to spend Dyson prices on a hand-held vacuum. In the end, I may end up getting that model after all. While I'm not quite convinced it will be better, I have to do some testing to find out.

Review your options. This may fit your needs, but if you feel you found a better alternative please post some info for me in the comments section.

Pros
+ The internal motor is more powerful than older hand-held vacuums I remember
+ The brush is also somewhat more aggressive, and the sliding front guard is perfect for cleaning stair risers
+ The vacuum captures plenty of dirt
+ The cord rewinds conveniently around the base
+ The rotating front guard is great for stair risers
+ The motor is less noisy than some hand-held vacuums

Cons
- The design is pretty old fashioned considering the list price
- The corded power makes it impractical for mobile auto cleaning
- A small bin and an aggressive brush means you will have to empty it often
- The dust filter is messy and requires frequent cleaning, maintenance and replacement
- Emptying is messy, not good for those with dust allergies
- The brush catches hair and is not well designed for hair removal
- The detail attachment seems impractical with such a short hose
- The bright yellow color won't please everybody
- The bin release button is poorly located

Those with a larger budget may want to try the newer Dyson model. I can't vouch for it yet, but it's worth a try. However, if you are price-sensitive you may still opt to put up with the shortcomings of this unit to save a few bucks.

Enjoy.

2 out of 5 stars

It was great until it began to smoke October 20, 2008
I am disappointed with the warranty service provided by the manufacturer. I purchased the Eureka hand-held vacuum after reading the Amazon reviews. I use it infrequently, maybe once over month or two months since it's only used to pick up the dust on wood floor that isn't picked up by the broom or even the Swiffer. It worked just fine for the application. However, I've barely had it two years, when one day when using it for five minutes, it began smoking and the burning smells emanated from the machine. I quickly turned it off, unplugged the unit and let it cool off. A couple of days later, after cleaning out the nearly-empty dust tray, I turned it on again and, again, it began to smoke. I wrote to the manufacture and they replied three weeks later that because the unit was past the one year warranty, I would have to pay for any repairs. In other words, it doesn't matter the malfunction was likely because of how they made the product; I was still stuck with the cost of fixing it. It would be cheaper to just buy a new one. I understand the warranty policy, but as I mentioned, I rarely used this machine and when it is used, it's to pick up the loose dust and dust bunnies, not large-sized particles and other junk some people may use it for. It's a pity that they couldn't take the courtesy to examine this machine (given its' light usage) to check to see if it needs to be recalled for this burning and smoking issue. Instead, they said a 1-year warranty is all they honor. So be careful in case this product begins to burn and smoke one day when you're using it. Hopefully, you haven't had it for over a year because this manufacturer will not honor the cost of getting it fixed. I'm very disappointed in their attitude and as a matter of principle, will not purchase from them again.

4 out of 5 stars

Eureka! October 19, 2008
This is a great little vacuum. I believe it would suck the skin off an elephant! The only complaint I have is that is LOUD!! But, I have two cats, so I needed something powerful, and I got it!

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