Bissell 35455 POWERglide Bagged Upright Vacuum

Weighing less than 15 pounds, this upright vacuum dampens noise from both its motor and its air-intake system for quiet cleaning. A stretch hose provides more than 10 feet of cleaning reach for its onboard tools, which consist of a crevice tool and a two-headed upholstery/dusting brush. The 1440-watt vacuum has a 12-inch cleaning path, and its brush roll adjusts to seven heights, from bare-floor to deep-pile. It uses 3M Filtrete bags that remove 99.5 percent of particles down to 0.3 microns. For long-life, the vacuum has a motor-protection system to prevent debris from entering the motor or fan. It assembles in four easy steps with a single Phillips-head screw (included). An especially understandable assembly/instruction booklet accompanies the machine, which carries a 1-year warranty against defects.