Eureka 4870MZ Boss Smart-Vac Upright HEPA Vacuum Cleaner Reviews

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Eureka 4870MZ Boss Smart-Vac Upright HEPA Vacuum Cleaner

  • Measures 15 by 11 by 45-inch; 1-year limited warranty.
  • Onboard tools and stretch hose for above-floor cleaning; 30-feet power cord
  • Wide 15-inch cleaning path provides faster results; 3-stage dust-trap system
  • Motorized brush; 7-height adjustable brushroll; hepa filtration system
  • Upright vacuum with 12-amp motor cleans carpets and hard floors

The BOSS SMART VAC captures dirt other cleaners don’t and on more surfaces. This model has an Eureka patented SEALED HEPA system . A system that filters all the fine dirt through the HEPA filter for cleaner indoor air. It comes complete with on-board tools and a Power Paw Turbo that’s designed for vertical cleaning of stairs and upholstery.Let’s face it. Most vacuums just don’t cut it when it comes to really cleaning a home or office. Pesky pet hair embeds deeper in carpet than traditional vacuums go; bits and pieces of tracked-in dirt and debris hunker down under floor trim just out of reach of the latest brush innovations, rendering us to the silliness of handpicking behind that expensive vacuum, filling our pockets with lint, and wondering–who’s really the boss? Troubles like these made the folks at Eureka get down and dirty and, ultimately, design the Boss Smart-Vac Upright Vacuum. Offering powerful performance for everyday household cleaning, the Eureka Boss is the solution for

List Price: $ 199.99

Price: $ 137.19

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  1. 296 of 298 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Does what I want a vacuum to do, April 30, 2008
    By 
    Glenn Dudley “Eco friend” (Lewiston, Maine USA) –
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    Although most the reviews are for the 4870GZ and I bought the 4870MZ, I suspect the machines are basically the same so I won’t repeat what others have already said about it except to say this is a solid machine with excellent suction and it did a great job on my carpets, both deep cleaning and returning the nap to a plush feel.

    I’m writing to say that, contrary to many reviews, the Power Paw does in fact attach to the vacuum. At least mine does. It comes with a clear plastic cover that attaches to the vacuum just below the top D-handle. If you look closely you’ll find the mating point. You then simply clip the paw into the cover and it stores on the handle.

    Also, contrary to some reviews, the bare floor setting works fine. You just need to press the tab hard until you hear a click and it engages. The brush is then disabled for bare floor vacuuming.

    I really wanted to justify a Dyson but at 1/3 the price, this machine is all that I need. I’m extremely satisfied with the purchase.

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  2. 115 of 115 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Better than I expected!, December 28, 2008
    By 
    Prov 31 girl (Raleigh, North Carolina) –

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    **Update to the below review** It is two years later and my vacuum cleaner is still working great and I still love it! The power paw attachment is great for vacuuming the stairs – we have two sets and it is easier to use the power paw than balance my canister vac on the stairs.

    My 12 yr old Sharp upright gave up the ghost so I needed a new upright for upstairs. I read a lot of reviews here and at e-pinions and decided on this Eureka. First I will say it is very important to read all of the manual, because it actually addresses some of the issues people have with this vacuum, such as: (1) this machine is no heavier than my old one, but people complain it is heavy and hard to maneuver – the maneuverability and “heaviness” of it are greatly improved if one selects the proper brush height. Set it too low and yes, you will be struggling to pull this vacuum back toward you. The first time I used it OMG – it was quite a workout. I figured when I vacuumed I would count that as my upper body workout! Then I read the manual and duh! I raised the brush height one notch and what a difference. It’s not light as a feather, but much better. (2) people complain that the brush roll stop (hard floor) switch is hard to move. The manual says it will be easier to move if the machine is on, the handle is released and you rock the machine back so there is no weight on the front wheels. It is hard if you try to move it otherwise. (3) the foot pedal for the handle release is pretty stiff, but if you find the “sweet spot” it’s fine – just have to experiment with where to push. On my machine the hard part is getting the handle locked back up. I hope I don’t have the belt breakage problems some people have had, but so far I’m pleased with its performance and it seems fairly sturdy to me. I had recently cleaned my carpets with Capture (a dry powder) and this new vac got up quite a bit of powder my old vac left behind. I loathe using tools on an upright thus I have a canister vac for that action – so I can’t address the utility of that, but it looks way easier than on my old upright. So far I am happy with this vac, and I am a neat freak who likes her carpets to look perfectly clean! Hope this was helpful…

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  3. 72 of 72 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    This Vac really sucks (-:, September 9, 2008
    By 
    William W. Perry “RocknJo” (Lubbock, TX USA) –
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    This review is from: Eureka 4870MZ Boss Smart-Vac Upright HEPA Vacuum Cleaner (Kitchen)

    My wife and I have been around the block a time or two and, as with many of you, have been through our share of vacuums over the years. I’m here to tell you this one works.
    Stay away from the TV “infomercials” plugging no-name vacs and making outlandish claims. Remember the old saying, “if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is”. Trust the “trusted” names.
    Eureka has been around a long time. We checked Consumer Reports before investing in a new upright vac. They listed 3 as being excellent buys. 2 were Kenmores and the third was the Eureka 4870 series. The letters at the end of the model don’t mean much (the MZ has the “power brush”, but the 4870 is important. The ratings of all 3 vacs were basically the same, but the Eureka was half the price.
    The sucking power is incredible. It’s not the quietest unit in the world, but I’ll gladly trade that for the job it does. Right after buying this vac, someone (we have many young, devilish grandchildren), put eggshells in my wife’s washing machine (front-load). The shells got into the front seal of the washer, as well as all through the dryer before we saw them. I took the crevice attachment of the Eureka and cleaned both machines out completely in the blink of an eye. By the way, I’ve seen complaints that the new “power brush” doesn’t work. We’ve had no problem with this attachment. In fact, it’s been everything Eureka says it is. If you don’t want to try it, there are several other versions of the 4870 that offer the traditional brush instead. We’re very happy with this unit.

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