I recently tried a bunch of Shark and Dyson vacuums, and they're all awful for carpet. They just suck down on the carpet and won't move. They have a suction release valve, but it's just not enough to make a difference.
And then just now, I tried several Bissell models, and found one that works: [CleanView Swivel Rewind Pet](https://www.bissell.com/en-us/product/cleanview-swivel-rewind-pet-vacuum-cleaner-3837.html) (Model 3837). It has adjustable height, and the highest setting moves smoothly across my carpet while still cleaning fine sand or large litter pellets in 2 passes.
I also tried the CleanView Max with the "Tangle-free brush," and it was terrible. The bristles on that one are too stiff and sparse, damaging the carpet while failing to actually agitate properly and catch debris.
The only problem with these Bissell vacuums is I don't like the "TurboEraser" hose attachment that comes with them. It's way too aggressive, with rigid fins, so it kinda just beats and eats the surface, rather than rolling the fur off. I think Bissell has some other rollerbrush hose attachments that might work better for furniture surfaces.
I do not recommend that bottom shark one at all. Worst vacuum I’ve ever owned/used. I currently have the bussel clean view swivel rewind and I absolutely love it. This is actually my second one in 10 years. I enjoy vacuuming because I love seeing all that it sucks up! lol
I have two golden retrievers. I love my Bissell Cleanview Swivel Rewind Pet. I’ve had it six years, great at dog hair, doesn’t clog and easy to take apart and clean.
I had Dyson Pets before that and they cost twice as much and both failed after two years.
I also have a cordless Hoover Revolve Pet I use on the level I have hardwoods and while not as heavy duty as the Bissell it does a great job.
The best thing I have used to get dog hair off couches is a pet hair removal glove I got off Amazon, it’s like an oven mitt, you scrub at the couch with it and the hair just balls up and comes off.
I know they are worse, but the odds of me running out of bags and then not vacuuming for three months are significant.
I just had a second hand Bissell Rewind die on me. It was functional if annoying. I'm hoping there are better bagless vacuums in the world, preferably under $250.
I have cats and carpet, and I don't want to walk on crumbs.
ETA:
The things that were annoying about the Bissell were that it was heavy, the roller brush wasn't that good, and I couldn't turn the roller off. The crappy roller led to me setting it too low, which eventually caused damage to the roller, which I cannot find a replacement for anywhere online. It survived 8 years of abuse, but I'm hoping there are better options.
Also edited to spell the name right.
I hear you, but if I get one more goddamn appliance that I have to think about when I'm not in my house, I'll scream. I have hand washed dishes because I was out of dishwasher detergent.
The Bissel lasted me 8 years, which is acceptable to me in terms of lifespan. Its failure was because the part that needs replacing isn't sold anymore.
If all bagless vacuums are equally trash, so be it. I'll close my eyes and buy the cheapest one that Good Housekeeping could be paid to recommend. If there's any reasonable difference in the category though, I'd prefer to get a somewhat better one.
Tbh I'm glad I'm not the only one that monitors my end product of vacuuming so closely. I have a Bissell pet pro with the retractable cord and it works very well and the freaking cord rewind is my favorite feature. If and when I ever replace it the cord retraction is pretty much a non-negotiable
TBSchemer
