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Eureka Altima 2991AVZ
Vacuum Cleaner Review
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Quick Vacuum Cleaner Review
The Eureka Altima 2991AVZ is a bagless
upright cyclonic vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter and a generous 15 inch
cleaning path. This machine includes a turbo nozzle with Power Paw and Riser
Visor trademarked technology that allows the operator to clean a larger
variety of areas more effectively.
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Vacuum Cleaner Review The
Eureka Altima 2991AVZ is a bagless upright cyclonic vacuum cleaner with HEPA
filter and a generous 15 inch cleaning path. This machine includes a turbo
nozzle with Power Paw and Riser Visor trademarked technology that allows the
operator to clean a larger variety of areas more effectively. The telescopic
self-cleaning duster that literally acts like a magnet for dust is a tool
for cleaning fine household items and delicate surfaces.
The Eureka Altima 2991AVZ is similar to the Eureka Boss 4D Pet Fresh machine
but it does not have the extra Pet Fresh odor fighting capabilities. It
does, however, include the Power Paw, an accessory that attaches to the wand
and is useful for cleaning stairs and furniture. Other attachments included
with this unit include a crevice tool and dusting brush that conveniently
fit onto the body of the vacuum cleaner for easy access.
The cleaning path of this model is 15 inches, which is a large size for a
residential vacuum cleaner. Slightly lighter than the Eureka Boss 4D Pet
Fresh, the Altima model still weighs a hefty 20.8 pounds and may be a bit
heavy for some operators to use for sustained periods of time on heavily
carpeted areas. The cord length is a standard 30 feet.
Attractive to look at, the body of the Altima is vibrant red and dark gray.
The vacuum cleaner shell is made from durable plastic that can withstand
every day wear and tear, the only drawback being the clear dirt cup which
over time starts to look very dingy, even after a thorough cleaning.
There are some substantial quality issues if this machine is compared to
higher end models. At a price of about $100 and under, the Eureka Altima
2991AVZ is a pretty basic vacuum cleaner that doesn't really pack a lot of
suction power. Other issues that are a problem include a lot of problems
with clogging. The hose tends to clog very frequently due to the way it
loops over the handle, forming a harsh upside-down "U". Debris gets trapped
easily and needs to be constantly fished out of the hardest area of the hose
to reach. The filters seem to become blocked far easier than other machines
and always need to be rinsed out after each use in order to maximize
suction.
There are also other problems with this vacuum cleaner. After only one or
two uses, the dirt cup needs to be emptied in an attempt to maximize
suction, just as the filters need to be constantly cleaned or replaced. The
belts break prematurely and the beater bar ends tend to give off a burning
smell-probably because they are melting every time the unit is used. The
accessories are a bit skimpy in that they don't reach particularly far and
in several cases have actually broken after the first use or just pop off of
the machine when it is in use. On hardwood floors, the machine just shoots
dirt out the back.
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