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Dirt Devil has created home cleaning solutions since 1984. Its product line includes lightweight vacuums, hand vacs and carpet cleaners.

Pros
  • Good at picking up dirt
  • Lightweight and easy to maneuver
  • Good value for the price
  • Quiet operation during use
Cons
  • Frequent clogging issues
  • Durability concerns with parts
  • Customer service is hard to reach

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    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2021

    Lightweight, picks up dog hair wonderfully, easy to empty canister. I've had mine for five years and still going. When this one goes I will definitely be purchasing same brand.

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    Reviewed July 31, 2021

    I love my Dirt Devil. I've been using this vacuum for 6+ years. It has come with me for the past 3 apartments I've been in. It sucks up almost everything. I've tried others but nothing compares to the price and durability of it.

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    Reviewed July 30, 2021

    I owned (2) small dirt Devils over over the past years, bought them to clean my motor home and a small shop. Used them in my home more more than the previous mentioned locations. To this day, I still have one and primarily use it to vacuum carpet under the dining room table, bathroom, etc..

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    Reviewed April 28, 2021

    We purchased a Dirt Devil purple pet vac. Model Model # UD70187. From the first moment we plugged it in we began getting shocks. At first we assumed it was static until it continued repeatedly. We had to wear rubber gloves and if the hose tapped our leg, shocked. I have never experienced anything like it. We contacted Dirt Devil and provided information then we're to to write item number on the vac and cut the cord and send a photo. Then we were told to chose another off the site under $100. I did so and then was told after it leaves the warehouse it would be 7-10 days. I said 'sarcastically', "Do you provide a cleaning service for a family of 7 while we wait." I was told no. I said I believe after being sold a product like that we should not have to wait that long. The response was, "We don't offer expedited shipping." Very turned off.

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    Reviewed Dec. 30, 2020

    My first review mentioned the belt breaking after first use. After getting another belt it clogged easy. They said the review didn't meet their rules. They could try sending a belt but thanks to this experience we got a Dyson.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2020

    I bought the Dirt Devil BD22050 for about $55 and within about 9 months the brush bar failed. They advised it is NOT covered by the warranty and it is $31.52 + 6.50 s&h for a replacement. Ripoff: What fool would pay that for the plastic roller when you can buy the whole machine for $55.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2020

    I love this vacuum. It picks up easily and quickly. I am pleased with how this vacuum operates. Love it and my carpet do too. ???? Happy customer. I got my vacuum 2 days before the date I was promised, I was thankful because I really needed it ASAP.

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    Reviewed May 15, 2020

    The 360 Reach one I have is very light and especially great for touch-up and stairs. It also separates to just the canister and a small nozzle. And that is great to get into the notches of carpeted stairs.

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    Reviewed May 14, 2020

    My vacuum cleaner is lightweight and clean great. It is a Dirt Devil small size for my small apartment. I don't need a large vacuum cleaner, because this fellow works great, picks up the dirt and dirt grime and hair. I don't need to buy bags, because I only have to empty the bin and replaced it.

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    Reviewed May 13, 2020

    I bought the bargain basement DustBuster plug in, no attachment, handheld from my local Walmart five months ago. I didn't expect much and it delivered less. Only inertia and a lack of wanting to spend more on a slightly nicer vacuum has kept me from getting rid of this one. It isn't too powerful on my rugs. I often have to go over the same crumbs twice to pick them up. 1/2 dried leaves completely foil this vacuum. Small pebbles don't even think about it. The cleaning of the bag requires an outdoor disposal because lots of shaking is involved. Not a good investment.

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    Reviewed May 12, 2020

    The product works extremely well, and we use it to vacuum our house as if it were a full sized one. We have a cat who sheds all over and we've never had an issue with the vacuum having any problems. I gave the warranty a 3 because I chose not to use it due to the great price we got on the vacuum. So it wasn't a bad warranty, it just wasn't necessary.

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    Reviewed May 11, 2020

    My upright Dirt Devil, originally purchased five years ago at Canadian Tire for a great price, has performed very well. Once, just once, it tripped an internal fuse (my fault for not emptying it). Easy to tote or push around. Best I've had!

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    Reviewed May 10, 2020

    It works pretty well. Great deal. Pick up pretty good. Wish it had more accessories. I would recommend it if you don't have a lot of money to spend on a vacuum. It's quiet not too loud. Light-weight, easy to operate and clean.

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    Reviewed May 9, 2020

    Purchased based on reputation but have found the quality to not be nearly the same as my previous vacuum. The lever to move from upright to vacuum the floors is very difficult to press and to get the vacuum to change position. The power lever is overly sensitive. Advertised it does not lose power even when full -- IT DOES LOSE Power.

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    Reviewed May 8, 2020

    Have a lift off and it's difficult to put back together. It's useful on low pile carpet. It's lightweight, which is helpful on stairs. It's quiet. I prefer the vacuum power of my full size Dyson but it's very heavy for hauling up and downstairs.

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    Reviewed May 7, 2020

    The motor on my Dirt Devil Vacuum is virtually indestructible. I love its portability and lightweight. For anyone who doesn't want to buy a new vacuum cleaner year after year, Dirt Devil is the most reliable and the power of the motor on rugs and bare floors is amazing.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2020

    I love my Dirt Devil vacuum. My vacuum has never failed me. It picks up dirt, debris without issues. The attachments are great. I am able to suck out dirt in small tight spaces. My mother always bought Dirt Devils, so I have followed her lead.

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    Reviewed May 5, 2020

    There is very little suction. You almost have to hand feed the dirt to the Dirt Devil. Upholstery tool broke, the hose fell out of its housing. My 15 year old Hoover I got rid of had better suction. Do not trust a Dirt Devil.

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    Reviewed May 4, 2020

    I have put a number of vacuums to the test. I'm not your be gentle while vacuuming type. I bet in my 25 yrs of marriage I have had 50 or more vacuums. Dirt Devil has always been there for my family's mess!

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    Reviewed May 3, 2020

    Does not have the power that my past vacuum cleaners have had. Very cheap in construction too. Dirt Devil was always touted as a very powerful machine. The attachments are flimsy and the handling of the vacuum is not smooth.

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    Reviewed May 2, 2020

    Vacuum does a good job of picking up dirt, dust and almost anything you want. It is reasonably quiet and easy to move around. It is reasonably easy to clean and is small enough to stash out of the way.

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    Reviewed April 30, 2020

    Very easy to unpack and assemble. Good for small to reach places. And easy to carry up and down the stairs. Very lightweight. Not too loud when using. Which I really like. Very easy to remove the canister and pop back in.

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    Reviewed April 29, 2020

    My Dirt Devil vacuum is a great value for the money. The dirt bin is very easy to empty. The filters are very easy to clean. Replacement of the filters was very inexpensive at $8 delivered from Amazon. The hoses come off quickly enough for yearly cleaning. I have owned the machine for 3 years and use it every other day. And I'm still utilizing the original hoses with no leaks at the connectors. My only complaint he is with the attachable vacuum head. Shortly after purchasing the vacuum the attachable head began to make a squealing sound and the brush did not turn properly. Being a mechanic for 35 years I saw the problem. I opened it and put a pinch of bearing grease on the shaft ends to cure the problem. Of course not everybody can do that. Which is why I gave four stars on the attachments.

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    Reviewed April 28, 2020

    Bought the vacuum because it was a decent price and looked like the best quality for the price. It works fairly well, it's just heavy and I'm a small lady. I'd love a great vacuum cleaner that isn't 200 pounds and vacuums carpet and can also shampoo or clean hardwood floors.

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    Reviewed April 27, 2020

    I like my vacuum because it is lightweight. It is easy to take up and down stairs. It picks up dirt well. It's easy to turn on and off. Cleanup is easy to do. It is not super noisy. Finally, the attachments make vacuuming easier.

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    Reviewed April 26, 2020

    Our Dirt Devil is a cordless and we love it. My said we should have bought two. When and if this one fails, we will buy another immediately. It is light, has good suction and will run about 15 minutes on a charge. It is great for daily brushing up the floors.

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    Reviewed April 23, 2020

    I've had a small portable Dirt Devil vacuum for 15 years. Obviously one of the pluses is its longevity. Another is its power, it picks up dirt like a magnet on paper clips. The downside to that is that it's noisy, no way you can vacuum with someone sleeping in the next room.

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    Reviewed March 27, 2020

    Purchased new at Target for quick pickups around the house. It actually does an OK job of vacuuming up small particles and dust. The instructions say to just release the dirt cup lid and let the debris drop out into the garbage can. There is actually a lot of dusty material left inside the cup assembly and on the pre-motor filter. This requires you to release the entire dirt cup assembly and remove the inner section and filter. At this point I realized I would need a new filter at some point and went online to order. Very few parts available for this machine. No filters (F109 pre-motor filter) available at their website or at any other sources. I contacted them about the availability and they said to keep checking and that they would have some eventually.

    I did this for over 1 year with no success. At this point my filter is getting pretty dirty and I would like a new one. They said the machine had been discontinued and to cut the cord on the charger, peel the model number label off the motor, take pictures of everything and send it in to them for a newer model replacement. I asked if the new model would have a different filter and if so would replacement filters be available. They had no answer for that and just told me to cut the cord and send the pictures.

    My lesson learned, regardless of what I buy to replace this machine, is to check on replacement parts for that machine. Dirt Devil's website has very few parts available for any of their machines. TTI, Tectronic Industries Limited, a Chinese company is the parent company and also bought out Hoover and Oreck. I imagine those brands have suffered as well. I would not buy another machine from this company.

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    Reviewed March 11, 2020

    I have been using Dirt Devil vacuum for long time. They are so great in vacuuming up pet hair and dirt. I will always keep buying them. I like that you can empty the canister with ease and the little filter at the bottom of the canister is easy to clean.

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    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2020

    I've been using the Dirt Devil Power Max Vacuum for quite a while now and I can't say enough about it! The vacuum is amazing on any flooring and we even use our Dirt Devil Power Max Vacuum on our vehicles. Yes you heard that right. On our vehicles. The features on it are outstanding with different attachment extenders and the brush attachment may be small but let me tell you it's mighty! I love the hose on this model because it makes cleaning so much easier and I'm all for that. I use the hose and brush attachment for cleaning vents in my home and even on the face of my air conditioner. It's size is perfect for chores like that. I clean homes for a living and my power max goes to every job I'm on because I don't have to wonder if the vacuum will show up and perform its job because this one very much does just that!

    The suction is superb and I love how light it is to hold to clean blinds, spider webs, base boards, etc. The easy empty dirt/dust container is great because with a push of the button the button opens to release into the trash instead of having to worry about bags you can't see inside a lot of vacuum cleaners I've used in the past. You can see when vacuuming carpets what is suctioned up and you'd be surprised at the dust it grabs that you don't see. The kids even enjoy cleaning their rooms and vacuuming with the power max. That's definitely a bonus for me! These products are built to last and are a great value for sure. I'll continue to stay loyal to this company because I know their products will do what they were designed to do and more. I couldn't imagine life without my power max. It's just that good!

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    Dirt Devil Company Information

    Company Name:
    Dirt Devil
    Year Founded:
    1984
    Address:
    7005 Cochran Rd
    City:
    Glenwillow
    State/Province:
    OH
    Postal Code:
    44139
    Country:
    United States
    Website:
    dirtdevil.com