I've been a big fan of the whole Dustbuster portable concept since the beginning, but frankly, the results never quite lived up to the hype. We've owned 7.2V, 9.6V, and 12.6V Dustbusters, and while they were fine for pickup up dust in the corner or spilled coffee grounds, the "big" jobs always required pulling out the full-sized vacuum.
I've generally bought the second-tier Dustbuster -- one step down from the pricey flagship model, to where the bang-for-the-buck was greatest. Boy, am I glad I broke the habit this time!
The CHV1500 is in a different league. The combination of a 15.6V motor and the Cyclonic design finally reaches a point where the Dustbuster can tackle:
- dog hair in an area rug or stair runner
- sawdust
- staples and pins
We have two long-haired dogs, and keeping up with dog hair has always been a hassle. Our house is low on closet space, so the big vacuum is in the back room, and dragging it out is a pain. Now, we don't have to!
The battery life is improved, too. I've used this Dustbuster to thoroughly clean the 4' x 6' rug at the front door: loaded with winter road sand and the afforementioned dog hair. Normally, this is a 10-15 minute job, and previous Dustbusters seemed to run out of pep at about 5-6 minutes. The CHV1500 is still running strong at the end.
What don't I like about the CHV1500? One minor quibble: There is only a place for the long-nosed attachment; the short brush attachment has to stay in place on the nose of the vacuum -- or get stuck in a drawer somewhere, lost forever. Other than that, this is the best portable vacuum I've ever owned.
Providing the ultimate in power and convenience, this 15-3/5-volt cordless handheld vacuum features a cyclonic-action filter system that prevents dirt from sticking to the filter. Dirt and debris, instead, are circulated in the bowl and around the filter, allowing air to pass through the machine with no reduction in suction power. With its efficient filtration system, the unit has more power and more run time to accommodate tough cleaning jobs. And when the dirt bin is full, it's easy to tell with the translucent dirt container. The unit also comes equipped with a filter-cleaning wheel that allows for shaking off fine debris that gets into the filter by merely turning the dial--one turn increases suction power by 80 percent. Other convenient features include a quick-slide charging system, a 23-ounce capacity, and three-stage filtration for clean air exhaust, as well as a HEPA filter that traps 99.7 percent of dust particles, keeping air free of allergens. On-board attachments include an upholstery brush and a crevice tool for hard-to-reach areas. The vacuum measures approximately 17-1/2 by 5-1/2 by 7-1/2 inches and carries a full two-year warranty.
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