Eureka 431BX Bagless Upright Vacuum

pros: Good power

cons: seems cheaply made

Eureka Optima 431BX Upright Vacuum No BAG This is Consumers Digest BEST BUY!

Not sure why the Epinions title states "Bagged" I don't know what that means. For the record, this v... See Full Review

pros: Sleek design. Adjustable handle. Lightweight. Onboard attachments work great. Small enough to store anywhere.

cons: Small cleaning path. Not super powerful. Overheats easily. Not self-propelled.

Good model for small spaces with short carpet, but that's about all

I originally purchased this vacuum when I was living in a tiny one bedroom apartment and storage spa... See Full Review

pros: light, cute, seemed to work good, while it worked. But it didn't work long.

cons: cons? well, it should have lasted longer than 6 months.

self destructed

I bought the Eureka 431 in the US and brought it in my luggage to Brasil, where I live. In les... See Full Review

pros: Lightweight. Bagless.

cons: Chokes (clogs) on ordinary dust when vacuuming medium-nap carpeting. [Read review regarding various other shortcomings.]

Don't believe all the glowing reviews of this model (or its "twin", the model 431A)!

Prefatory note: I recently tried this vacuum cleaner when my five-year-old Dirt Devil unit seemed to... See Full Review

pros: lightweight; fantastic cleaning; good brushes that really lift your carpet

cons: small cleaning path; filter clogs fast; flimsy construction; not for heavy use

My little Green Machine. I love this vacuum.

UPDATE 4/27/09: OK, my Green Machine officially died today. No, not the vacuum part but... See Full Review

pros: Lightweight and awesome suction!

cons: The vent placement

You never knew your house had so much hidden dirt!

I first picked up a clearance cyclonic vacuum and was impressed with it's cleaning power. I was not... See Full Review

pros: cleanup of the tank is very easy, the extra hose is very useful.

cons: not as lightweight as the earlier Boss we had, Expensive filters.

Excellent Lightweight Vacuum

We have had this vacuum for over half a year now. We bought this vacuum after our previous Eureka Bo... See Full Review