Bissell Powerforce Helix Review - How BAD Is it? - Bagless Vacuum Cleaner
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00:00 Bissell Powerforce Helix Review
00:16 Features
00:30 Carpet Cleaning
00:49 Power - Airflow
01:08 Construction
01:18 Cons
02:25 The Verdict
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him: Spoiler Alert: not as bad as I thought.
me: A big sigh of fkin relief...
@Ina Pahmeier Can you hack this video and turn it into a bad review? That would be impressive.
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Highly recommend this vacuum if anyone is on a budget, it is worth it trust me
I have a Bissell powerforce compact and it is amazing
Can confirm. Amazing quality at this price point. Pretty light, good quality plastics nothing brittle, canister and filters can all be disassembled by hand.
Not sure what the reviewer is going on about it not being a sealed system. It appears he is applying positive pressure to the inside of the vacuum? If so well no shit its gonna leak because its not designed to work like that, so gis conclusions are wrong. When it is operating normally, everything inside is under negative pressure, so the whole test he is conducting is invalid.
The weird double vortex seems to work quite well at capturing dust as fine as baking powder on the inside vortex.
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This vacuum is a piece of shit bro it lost it lost suction in 2 days!
Gwøpånësé how bad was your carpets
Got it for my one bedroom apartment and it’s amazing, even on my bedroom’s thick carpet. I was amazed how much dust and lint it picked up after a quick pass.
they work great if you dont treat it like a bad dog
It’s great! Ppl want it to pick up food like a vacuum is to pick up lint dust etc. ppl want it to do all the work u got to clean and stop being dirty!! I loved it for my bedroom too!!
It's a nice vacuum
Blows out 5% of what it picks up
Bought one yesterday..used on hardwood floors and carpet. No issues works great for me so far
Great to hear!
I've been using this daily at the liquor store I manage on Berber carpets for almost a year. Haven't had any issues with anything breaking other than scratches. I'm picking up mostly fine dirt so it does bypass the cyclone quite badly, but nowhere near as bad as the two Tempos we also have, and the performance is acceptable. For the price it's not a bad vacuum that has stood the short test of time I've used it.
We bought one and I love it still trying to figure out about the light and attachments...picks up well.
Ive Had This Vaccum For About 5 Years! Works Awesome To This Day. Cleaned It About Every 3-6 Months To Keep The Efficency Up. Highly Reccomended, Even For Hardwood Floor.
Do I add water in it?
@@tonybrisco9235 NO! It’s an indoor (dry use) vacuum only.
I just purchased one of these 2 days ago and it is the BEST vacuum I've ever owned. I have, over the years, owned Hoovers, Eurekas, Electrolux, Bissels and 2 very expensive Kirbys. I paid $54 for this one and it is, by far, better than all the rest combined ~ even comparing it other Bissells. When using it for the first time, I didn't know whether to be excited or ashamed at the amount of dirt and hair it picked up. Trying it on a small area of carpet ( 6' x 6' ) I filled up the container. If it continues to work this well I will be one happy camper.
Good to hear that you are happy with it. Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching.
I love this vacuum . I have had it 3+ years and it’s still going strong. Started kicking out dust which was MY fault in only today deciding to take apart and clean the filter. Which was super easy so shame on me. meaning even with neglecting this vacuum for three years it still was working. EVERY single time I vacuum I let out an audible “wow” when I see how much it picked up. (I have three dogs)
So this is a great deal for first apartment, college, even long term bigger homes if you are on a budget. One day I’ll sink the money into one of those $300+ vacuums...maybe.
And even if it dies tomorrow I will have felt I got it’s worth out of it.
Hello, when it kicked out dust was it the filter?
vidchic18 yes you have to take apart to clean your filter regularly. I was just really lazy with it.
But it’s a simple fix and no fault of the vacuum. It just has no where to go with the dust it sucks up if your filter is occluded.
2:52 I realize this is 2 years old but you seem helpful so I’ll ask you and hopefully you or someone will know the answer. How do I make the handheld hose suck the air out of a bag that’s made for that? Thanks.
if you throw it in the dryer after rinsing it off it'll dry quicker without leaving the dog smell
I have had my Bissel Powerforce Helix for since January of 2018 (when I moved into my apartment). I have carpet everywhere except for my kitchen and two bathrooms (Two bedroom apartment). I can say, without a doubt, this vacuum is pretty decent for the price. Some people might get a bad unit and it losses suction fast, but mine has been going strong since 2018. I use mine at least once a week when I do my weekly cleaning. Most weeks, I use it twice just to keep up on the carpets. Not bad for the price. You're mileage may vary.
Thank you for your straightforward review. It was helpful while I was making a decision.
Thanks, Glad it helped!
what did you decide?
Mine throws out a ton of dust on startup, very annoying. Otherwise, it's been good for my little apartment, and has lasted me for over four years now. Thanks for your video!
For the money, this is an excellent vacuum cleaner!
---The suction hose is tangential (without any 90 degree bends) to the dust container, a good design which prevents it from clogging, and makes it SUPER easy to take apart if you do manage to clog it. (I picked up pecan shells and scattered string, which did actually manage to clog my machine. I was using it in the shop, because it's the only vacuum I have that can remove metal shavings from the concrete.)
---The upper filter is also easier to deal with.
My old vacuums were a Bissel big green clean machine, and a Hoover Wind tunnel. Never have such big vacuums made such weak suction.
That’s why I’m picking Hoover WindTunnel air
Thanks for pointing out about not sealed system! My skin very allergic to dust and I suffer from asthma if I inhaled polluted air😣
get a 1500.00 kirby ..
I just purchased this today and had no idea about the seal system until I watched this video 😖 and I have sever allergies and asthma
I liked most every feature🌼 They are definitely better than another brand I had purchased before. It's very sturdy and picks up with the one pass feature very well.
I want to ask this question because there's the Helix part there to force the debri down into the Container so it doesn't go up into the filter I'm assuming that's how it works by my pretty sure it's not at all very effective?
Do the power force bagged upright the cheap 34 buck model like Walmart sells, just wondered if it's as good as a hoover tempo at least
I bought this yesterday to put it as adding a new vacuum cleaner to my collection
My husband just bought me this vacuum cleaner recently and I wished we had watched this video sooner. It's terrible! At first, I thought it was going to be great to vacuum but it just recycles the dust back out on the carpet and floor. We bought it at Walmart, my husband liked the price, so he bought it. We usually research the product before buying. But this time we didn't. Either I clean the whole thing out and return it
or find a way to keep the dust in the machine. Thank you for this video.
You either got a bad unit, or the hose isn't connected properly. This is the best vacuum I've ever had.
You may want to do a review on the Walmart exclusive Powerforce Bagged. Other channels give it praise.
Does anyone know if the hose is supposed to lock into the foot hose? That's the only issue I'm having with assembling this vacuum. I'm about ready to take it back to the store and get something else
I have 2 Bissells:
1...a 12B1 Powerforce Helix. On this one, I put Gorilla Tape on the upper clear plastic (above the dirt cup) at the point where it meets the dark plastic to eliminate or at least reduce dust blowout. I also wear a mask when vacuuming. I don’t have asthma but I do have allergies. Do the tape and a mask help with eliminating blowout? Or am I kidding myself?
I also have:
2...an 82H1 Cleanview Helix. But I can’t figure out how to fix the height adjuster on it. Have you made a video on how to fix that? I think you made a good video here.Thanks.
Just received my Powerforce and notice every use here the hair churns continuously, however mine does not at times, is this normal. Thanks.
I have the Helix Turbo Rewind, so this vacuum with just a couple extra bells and whistles. It's *fine*, but it seems to be allergic to its own belt. I've never had a vacuum just eject its belt from the motor as often as this one. I swear it used to happen half a dozen times every time I tried to vacuum our one bedroom apartment. Now, after replacing the belt, it happens less, but still often enough that I don't bother screwing in the bottom plate. Wonder if maybe it just needs a good cleaning? Maybe our model is defective? I dunno.
This vacuum works great on my thick carpet and picks up great but does kick up a lot of dust . Not good on hardwood floors . I have bought two in the last year bc it will not turn on . Problems with the turn on switch .
I have a Bissell Powerforce Compact that initially was used when I lived at home with my mom, then my sibling and I roomed together for five years, and now he has moved out of state and I still have it. I don't hate it's cleaning abilities, but the container for the dirt has a broken latch, meaning if I don't remember to pick it up from the bottom/mouth of the contsiner, everything I've vaccumed will just barf back onto the floor. Because I also inherited this vacuum late, putting its pieces back together after emptying it has always been a struggle without having experienced them new. I always end up pulling a chair next to the trash can to work on cleaning it out and fitting it back together and I get a lot of dirt and dust on the trash can.
Because Bissell unfortunately doesn't just offer a replacement cannister I can just buy, I've now bought the vacuum you reviewed here. Except for my bathrooms and kitchen, all floors in my apartment are carpet, with a rather thick rug under the couch. Seems this vacuum will be great for my needs. I had bought a cheap Bissell Turbo 3-in1 vac last night, but once I was home and could read reviews, I saw that stick vac wasn't going to cut it with lots of carpet and was best for simple hardwood jobs.
I've not tried it yet, I'll be using it tomorrow, but I think I'm going to enjoy my Powerforce Helix.
How is it compared to your original powerforce 2112 compact? They are both about the same price. Is this one worth the extra 10 bucks or are they the same?
Got mine 3 months ago and it loss sucking and it leaves all
The debris in the hose it won’t put it where it supposed to
He should review the powerforce bagged 1739, if you add hepa bags, it can be a good budget vacuum with good filtration
can you do a review of the bissell powerforce helix rewind turbo or pet hair eraser series
Just do your own review and keep it to your bubble. We don’t care Lol
I have tile floors. Looking to get this mainly for pet fur, is is worth it?
Thanks for the review!
Had an earlier model that just went out. I’ve had it for 11 years. Not bad for the price, and easy to clean the filters. Hoping this one will last just as long, or longer.
It's been 8 months since your comment and I wanted to ask.. Is it still lasting you? I'm considering getting one but if it doesn't even last 8 months then there's no point in getting it.
@@chrono1717 it’s doing great.
@@shelbypatterson4655 Thanks for the response. I'll go ahead and buy it 😎
Do a review on the Bissell power force bagged
I had the Turbo model as my first vacuum when I moved out. It served me well for over 2 years, although it loved to eat through belts. I ended up wanting something more versatile and more reliable so I ended up restoring a Kirby Ultimate G as selling my Helix Turbo. But for the 60 or so bucks I paid for it, it served its purpose and i certainly felt like I got my use out of it.
Yeah, but how much did you spend for all those belts?
I've heard good things about Kirby vacuums, but their business model being that of an MLM makes it so I would never support them. Honestly, it sounds like with the favorable reviews of the devices, they really ought to just do away with that, but recruiting new victims into the pyramid is lucrative, so that won't be happening anytime soon.
I have that same one and I like it a lot and I keep it on the middle sending and it has not skader a single thing I have picked up
I want to see a review of the Walmart exclusive 1739 PowerForce Bagged, it costs $56, making it the cheapest bagged vacuum on the market, and HEPA bags can make it leak less
I love mine!! Worth it!!! especially if you have a large family and carpet
Where did you get this Bissell powerforce helix from
Thanks for doing this video I was thinking of getting this to clean up really dirty carpets
It fairly good with carpets, though the cheap bagged hoovers are better, more power, stronger brushes.
Vacuum Wars thanks
As the video specifies..it is bad for those of Allergies, hence, I Won't be buying this one.
Even though I only have hard floors in my home, I actually own the bagged variant of this vacuum known as the Powerforce Bagged 1739, and I also have the older Powerforce Bagged 71Y7-V.
I use both of them all the time, they still scatter debris from behind, but I don't mind that at all as long as the end results is a clean home, I use the Clean Fairy Fabric Filter bags in the 71y7-V and it does a good job keeping the air nice and clean, as well as the inside of the machine, which usually gets dirty from the normal paper bags.
One big complaint about the 1739 is definitely the motor exhaust vent placement, which is notorious for blowing everything away from the front of the machine, and that was never an issue on the 71y7-V. Also, I don't care about what bags I am using in the 1739, so I am using the Febreeze bags, and yes, the inside of the machine isn't the cleanest.
My helix powerforce vacuum stopped working. It doesn't pick anything up, I took it apart and the belt was fine. I cleaned out the brush and it's still not picking up. I've had it for about 5, 6 years though.
I would highly recommend for price and if you have a small two bedroom house or less.
If you want your house to blow, just get a shark vacuum for 100
I've had the Helix Turbo power force vacuum for 8 months and very happy with it it infact picks up better than the Dyson I have and have recommended it to friends and relatives on a 1-10 scale with 10 being best I rate this vacuum 8 good job Bissell 👌👍💯
Do you have the bissell power force form 2010
Any way to seal up that bottom dump lid any better? Mine lets a puff of dust off each time you start it.
TheBurnout that’s how it is I have the same one and no way to fix it, I just empty the contents outdoors into a bag then throw it out with a mask on or holding my breath
My grandma currently has this HORRIBLE vacuum cleaner!!! The suction is lousy.
Please tell me that you have recommendations on the best ones on the market. I am willing to pay $100 or more on the best machine.
Does it have an edge cleaner?
What vacuum is best for shag rugs
another problem is that when you pull the hose off, it flings debris up into the air from the open end of where the hose attaches
What was to be the successor of the Bissell heavy duty 50C9, 93Z6 and its variants? I swore that was the meanest vacuum cleaner. Only reason I need a new one is the the plastic cover that holds the roller assembly started to crack rendering the vac useless. Not bad for a 15 year old vac..
The newer ones appears less than heavy duty. Any comments / suggestions would be appreciated..
FYI - I was able to track down a used Bissell Healthy Home which had the same specs as my old vac. I dissembled it and ran every possible part through the dishwasher, reassembled it. It appeared and worked like a brand new one. Bissell should bring this series back!
They recently upgraded this to have a larger brushroll window, a tinted bin, and a squeegee for hard floors.
Great presentation!
The vacuum brushroll is a multi surface
I have one that's about 10-12 years old. SOOO much better quality than the current model. Mine is a nice study model, with actual rubber hoses, not like the cheap plastic ones they use now.
I just got mine yesterday I love those vacuum
YES WORKS WELL
I've had mine for about 3 years. I just clean the filter every now and then. Works great. Love it. Oh, I'm in a 1 bedroom apartment.
Bissell should make a newer model of the issell powerforce bagless what do you think
I used mine twice and it won’t turn on now where is the breaker?
I paid $35.00 which included shipping. I love it!!
good score!
@fartpoobox ohyeah It was some special deal on Ebay!
I have hard floor with a similar Bissell model. The brush is causing problems. Returning it.
Buy it ! Excellent for the price. No it''s not a 400 dollar vacuum it's 45. I change cities often, no room for vacuums, for 45 bucks you can't beat it.
I bought this because I'm strapped for money and can't afford to get a $200 vacuum.
For a $69 vaacum it's good .Bagless,automatic power cord return and tool attachments are easy to use
Thank you so much. I only have hard wood floor with no carpets, so I decided not to purchase it. Any advise for a cheap good vacuum for hardwood floor and couch/sofa!!
Take a look at the budget picks here: th-cam.com/video/pcnfIOCJEI8/w-d-xo.html
Weird because I have this vacuum for my townhouse and it works excellent picks up everything from my hardwood floor downstairs the turbo brush is great for my stairs the height adjustment works and it picks up tons of hair/dust out of the carpets. About it not being totally sealed you can easily fix that problem with attaching your own custom rubber gasket, gives it even more suction as well!
Glad you are happy with it!
I had this vacuum in college. It worked decently but it completely gave out after about 9 months of use, so they do not last long.
You get what you pay for.
@@darthgamer6080 not necessarily because ours is running for 3 years straight.
Did you just vacuum for a year straight with only dumping the bin?
Mine must be a bit defective... using the hose attachment causes dust to blow out...
I recently trash picked this very model (model 1700). I just gave it its post trash pick “maiden vacuum” today. I will be making a video on it fairly soon.
is that the original vacuum hose ??
Is this vacuum recommended for hard floor home? I have mostly floor. Thank you
All homes have floors
Make a cons and Pros video on the Bissell PowerForce bagged model 1739!😬
I love it. No issues
i got a bissle power force vacume about 5 years ago.. and i vacume pet hair dirt dirt pethair all the time and this thing is now worn out..but i am buying a new one..it kicked ass for 5 years....
The filtration is GREAT!
Can you explain your leak test please? It looks like you are doing a positive pressure test. That would be irrelevant for when it's operating (in terms of dust escaping), and it's not clear how much dust would fall out while this vacuum is not in use.
I have another video explaining it. Basically all the vacs that are supposed to pass this test (sealed system hepa vacs) pass it and all that are supposed to fail (either not sealed and no hepa) fail. The particles are at 5 microns. Hepa filters are .3 in the US
The difference is noticeable. Our recreation centre went through three bissell powertraks in three years. All of which spit dust out many times just from powering on. You can smell the dust in the air from cleaning area rugs not good for breathing for sure. Then we got a shark nv800 and now we don't smell the dust or see it spitting out of the vacuum like previous ones.
I've had mine for about a year - and it has scratched my hardwoods up really badly.
Review the Hoover air steerable
Had my bissell powerforce helix for many years and it has only recently had a cord rip. Tho it does smell funny, probably due to it kicking up dust.
That smell is a bad sign - you are breathing that in. I hope you can replace it soon .
The vacuum honestly would be just fine for most people, the turbo model with the good hose that is. I would take this over a shark any day, though the older Powerforce bagless models were miles better, and they were built really well too.
Will there be a part 3 for hepa filtration tests?
Maybe, people seem to love it or hate it. I probably will.
Great review
Is there a tutorial to replace electrical cord?
Good review!
Can you do a review of upright vacuums in the $50 to $80 price range?
I just paid $59 for this one one a $20 rollback sale
Just got one from Walmart, works just as good as the Shark vacs that cost twice as much+ 👍 and they said to buy a Kirby 😄
Comparing a Bissell PowerForce (or a Shark) to a Kirby is like comparing a Nissan Sentra to a Rolls-Royce.
i hate kirbys..they work fine ..but are heavy, clumbsy and who ever uses all the extras ??? and the prices are too damn high..enough for a down payment on a used car...
@@stonemagic540 They are not much heavier than any other high-end or mid-range unit on the market. I have owned about every one in existence. Plus, they are self-propelled, so you do not notice any weight at all during use. You do not have to purchase all the extra attachments, though the hose kit is nice to have and I do use them. I am not saying that I agree with any of the sales tactics or whatever, but the unit itself is excellent.
There’s a reason why some cost more, the cheaper ones leak dust right back into the air and etc..
what dust?
whats wrong with the hose
💕 But there were so many good reviews. I was all set to get one. I need a lightweight. I'm so tired of lugging mine around and bumping around on furniture, etc. Sigh... 😌 🙋🏻♀️
Ian
My Roomba is better cleaning my carpet than my regular vacuum 😂😂
I accidentally got a sock stuck in cleaner head while using the hose. It ran for about 30 seconds before I stopped it the belt is still on it, but is it safe to use?
Did you get the sock out, if so it should be fine
Vacuum Wars yes and thank you
This is a really good vacuum. I was so tired of using my shark because it got clogged non stop and I prefer this to the shark.
This vacuum did better than my old Dyson vacuum that my family had
yea i just used it on my small apartment and it picked up all kinds of dirt!
Solid "It's OK/10"
Hi vacuum wars I'm now fixing my powerforce helix I took it all apart and when I get home from school ill put it back together and it will be ready to go
Why is your hose weird on yours
What about turbo model
Is it self propelled or does the brush always spin when it's on?
Alex A brush always spins, I have this one but am now selling it as I wanted a sealed hepa system. But yes the brush will spin even if you are using the hose attachment method so you can’t leave the brush roll on the carpet while you clean with the attachment, you gotta pick up the bottom of the vacuum from the floor so you don’t burn your carpet from friction
Just bought one brand new at Walmart. After a couple of uses, the belt keeps popping off. Super frustrating. So I'm taking it back.
that bad? I just bought this lol
@@jaychung1380 ...maybe yours won't have the same defect, hopefully. I exchanged the model I returned for the Bissell Powerforce Helix Turbo Rewind. Cost an extra twenty five bucks, but so far no belt problem. And this sucker vacuums carpet like a champ. 👍
I reviewed this on my channel. I liked it. Some people can't afford an expensive one
So there's nothing to fix the problem of blowing dirt out when u vacuum?
micki easom yeah, spend an extra 100 dollars for something with a filter on it. Better yet, spend another 64 dollars on the same vacuum and hire someone to follow you around while you vacuum. Should get most of it
No it’s just not possible for them to manufacture the vacuum that cheap and have that feature, takes too much R&D. When I bought this vacuum 1.5 years ago for my first apartment I had no idea about the particulates flying everywhere thing. At the time I had a full time job and I should have saved up for a better one with a hepa sealed bagless system but I’m doing it now instead on a college student budget. Now I’m selling this vacuum while it is still as functional as possible so someone else can take it to a good home and get some use from it.
Spoiler 📢
Just bought this vacuum for $54.
I'm in SHOCK!
THIS VACUUM IS AWESOME!!!
You should do that fog test on a Rainbow Vacuum.