Black & Decker CHV1400

Pros: Powerful, 2 speeds, much improved filter system

Cons: May be a little heavy for some

The Bottom Line: Everything a cordless handheld vacuum should be at a very reasonable price.

Review: Background Several weeks ago we began a total makeover of our pathetically cluttered garage. And, since we were going to start with fresh paint all around, everything on the walls had to be removed. Carefully unscrewing the mounting plate of ...

Pros: Powerful little motor really cleans up - fast and easy!

Cons: Might be a little heavy for some people.

The Bottom Line: Very useful for home or car. Has all the attachments you need, rechargeable, great for family use.

Review: Since the little t urbo vac I bought (at Sears) failed me so miserably, I just bought a new Black and Decker Dust Buster Cyclonic Power Vac. Doesn't that name sound powerful? I guess it's supposed to remind you ...

Pros: Powerful & effective as well as handsome

Cons: Little bit heavy; tiny bit noisy

The Bottom Line: If you are looking for a very effective dustbuster for a reasonable price, look to this Black & Decker model. I highly recommend it.

Review: Some of you may have read my review of my Kenmore Progressive 29713 that I wrote back in November of 2000. Well, I still have that vacuum and am very pleased with it. However, as the proud owner of 2 rescue dogs, and 3 rescue kitties with fur up the ...

Pros: This vacuum really sucks and picks up debris!

Cons: Retailer does not carry the filters.

The Bottom Line: This is one of the best products on the market.

Review: In a manly man’s garage you will find a wet and dry vacuum as well as a portable vacuum to clean his prized possession, his car or truck! In my garage, the Dust Buster commands a nice little area all to itself next to my cordless power drills. It has its ...

Pros: cordless, good suction

Cons: bulky, on/off hard to use

The Bottom Line: I recommend because it is very handy

Review: I like to keep a tidy house as much as possible. Just keeping the little bits of food, paper, dirt, etc picked up is a chore. With three people and two dogs in the house it is impossible. I got tired of lugging the 30 foot hose around. I have a ...

Pros: Sucks big time. Easy to use.

Cons: Goes maybe 15 minutes on a charge. Slightly awkward form factor.

The Bottom Line: I might go out and get another one for the upstairs rooms!

Review: I agree with other reviews I've read that this model doesn't hold a charge as long as it should. But since I only use it for small jobs, that's not really a problem. If I'm going to clean for twenty minutes I'll just go get my 115v canister vacuum. I ...

Pros: Suction, 2 speeds, see-through cannister, brush/crevice attachments on unit itself, ease of use.

Cons: Somewhat bulky and heavy, but this is a great product!

Review: No unit we've used in the past has had the suction power of the CHV1400. Attachments right on the vacuum itself provide easy access for those hard-to-reach areas. Great versatility and cleaning action. The unit is heavier/bulkier than we're used to, ...

Pros: I feel it has good suction, easy to empty.

Cons: A little bigger than what I was used to but not a problem.

Review: I was also surprised at the not so positive responses. Maybe it's just because of the type of use. I use it a lot in the kitchen, dogs bringing in debris from outside, cat hair, litter. Had a small glass hurricane candle holder with gravel inside fall ...

Pros: Works well (sucks a lot :-) Accessories stored on unit itself.

Cons: A bit heavy; wall mount a bit awkward.

Review: Great little unit. 2 yr warranty; strong motor; sucks gravel, sand, and other debris tracked in from inside kids' shoes... The crevice and dusting accessories are stored on the unit handle, making it self contained. There are three filters (all ...

Pros: Easy to use. Great suction. Long battery life between charges.

Cons: Setting it back in cradle can be tricky. Battery life after a few years.

The Bottom Line: If you have kids or dogs this is the tool for you. I highly recommend it.

Review: I waited to write this review due to wanting to give my Dust Buster 14.4v vacuum a good test time. I've been wanting a hand held vacuum to help pick up those little spills by my 4 yr and 2 yr old kids. They always seem to provide a good test for any ...