Review of the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Vacuum

The Bissell Pet Hair Eraser, model 3920, is an upright vacuum Bissell designed specifically to remove pet hair.

It’s a bagless vacuum, which saves you money on replacement bags.

Use this vacuum to remove pet hair and other debris from upholstery, carpets, hard surface flooring, and even your vehicle.

Available online for about $128, the Pet Hair Eraser Vacuum runs on a 12-amp motor and weighs about 25 pounds.

Bissell backs it with a 1-year manufacturer warranty.

Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Vacuum Features

• Dual Cyclonic Power
• Clean Filter Indicator
• Dirt Container
• Attachments and Extras

Dual Cyclonic Power

What is the purpose of dual cyclonic power? Cyclonic action provides better and longer-lasting suction.

The filters stay cleaner longer with cyclonic power, so you get more suction because you aren’t fighting a plugged-up filter.

Pet hair, dust, and other debris stay in the dirt container instead of clogging the filter.

Clean Filter Indicator

For times when the filter eventually needs attention, this vacuum includes a clean filter indicator.

The indicator tells you when the filter is plugged and needs cleaning or replacing.

Dirt Container

The Pet Hair Eraser vacuum uses a clear plastic dirt container, a great feature because you can see the debris and hair you’re removing from surfaces.

It’s gratifying to see the results of your hard vacuuming work sitting right in the container.

This design also makes it easier to spot anything you accidentally vacuum up, unlike with disposable bag systems.

If you vacuum up an unintended object with a bagged vacuum, the object often gets thrown out with the bag.

The Pet Hair Eraser’s canister empties easily, and the lock-n-seal lever ensures you snap it back into place correctly.

Attachments and Extras

The Pet Hair Eraser vacuum includes several features designed to make cleaning as enjoyable as possible.

To reduce pollens, dust, and other allergens, the vacuum uses HEPA filtration.

It includes attachments designed for pet hair removal, such as the Pet Turbo Brush—a mini vacuum head with a beater bar—and a pet contour tool that helps you reach difficult areas.

The contour tool flexes to maximize your cleaning ability. The vacuum also features a pet hair lifter: as you pull back, the lifter grabs and lifts hair, and as you push forward, the vacuum releases and sucks it up.

You also get the standard attachments, including extension wands, a crevice tool, and a dusting brush.

The vacuum has a 15-inch cleaning path, a 35-foot cord, and quick-release cord wraps.

It also offers 7 height adjustments so you can match it to the surface you’re vacuuming.

Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Vacuum Recommendations

Pros

People who liked the vacuum praised its strong suction and its ability to pick up pet hair.

They also appreciated its affordability and felt it performed as well as more expensive pet-focused vacuums.

Many reviewers also liked the accessories and how well they worked.

Cons

Those who didn’t like the vacuum thought the dirt container was too small and the vacuum too heavy and cumbersome. Some also felt the suction declined over time. These users said it worked well at first, then gradually lost power.

The “cone” required frequent cleaning and took practice to empty without making a mess. This may explain the suction complaints from unhappy users.

Others noted that the brush roll and belt need frequent replacement and are not covered under warranty.