Euro-Pro EP033 Shark Handheld Vacuum with HEPA Filter

Good, limited use vacuum
PRO:
- powerful - 700 watts
- long cord - 14"
- good balance - tri-foot stand
- filter easy to remove and clean
- decent attachments - one tube, two brush attachments

CON:
- runs hot
- does not come with adapter for car lighter
- loud
- hopper fills quickly and must be cleaned out frequently
- attachments do not snuggly fit and come detatched easily

Good for:
- light, quick cleanups (kitchen and bathroom)
- bookshelves (excellent!)
- non-toxic ant cleanup!
- good for tight spots in car (with extention cord)

Bad for:
- computer keyboard (needs finer, straw-tube attachment)
- heavy-duty, whole room cleanup
- long vacuuming sessions
- animal hair (gets clogged)
- anything wet, even mildly so

Burned out after less than 10 minutes!
Worst vacuum I've ever encountered! Purchased to vacuum up pet hair, stray litter, and dust - didn't get to use it more than 10 minutes. First time I used it, after 2 minutes, motor was running EXTREMELY hot and I thought I smelled burnt electronics so I switched it off and checked the dust cup. The dust cup was virtually empty. I asked my husband if he smelled anything (which he didn't - yet...). Several hours later, I tried again and not only did the unit overheat, but glowing pieces of god-knows-what came flying out the back. THIS time my husband also smelled the burning! It's going back to the store asap.

Pretty good, but . . .
The 600 watt power is nice, real nice. But be careful about misleading descriptions, the unit doesn't need bags, but you may need to replace the dust cups which can fill up REAL FAST with a unit this small.

Also, the flexible hose is TOO flexible. The soft plastic is easy to crimp. I had to move or hold the unit in order to keep the hose open. A longer hose might make more places to crimp.

Furthermore, after 2 hours of use (in my car) it died without warning. There was no smell of the engine burning out and I tried to keep the dust cup clear as much as possible.

The power and size is good reason why I am getting another, but if the second one dies than I am looking for another brand.

For those looking for more power, there is the 1000 watt Gold Ultra Big Shark (model #HV166) with HEPA filtration.

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