Not being a fan of Bissell... I have to ask if 5 years is not going to come back and haunt them? Or will they hope people will just give up and either not return it or are willing/want to ship it to an authorized repair shop... similar to what happens with unhappy Dyson customers. If it only costs a few bucks to make but they charge alot it MAY be worth it. (At least for first time Bissell buyers)
Hello Lucky1:
I'm not a BISSELL advocate either. But I like the Healthy Home for the price. Constructed well. Nice brush roll [very similar to the HOOVER WT]. Large dirt bin and sturdy bin components like the latches, dirt bin lid and seal. Nice attachments. Decent Turbo tool on-board. Originally came with a 2 year warranty. If there are not a network of authorized BISSELL dealers in place and the vacuums fail under warranty, it could be problematic. But considering the $250 MSRP before discounts of 20 percent/$50 Giftcards, my sense is that bagless upright vacuum buyers on a limited budget will be inclined to buy the Healthy Home with the 5 year warranty. BTW, the Healthy Home's mantra is: "Non-stop suction." I think retailers are more inclined to sell with the 5 year warranty.
I'm seriously thinking of buying the Healthy Home as a replacement for my HOOVER WT Supreme which turns 2 years the beginning the August. I have a donee in mind for the HOOVER, so it will have a happy home.
Carmine D.
This message was modified Apr 7, 2008 by CarmineD
