- Measures 13 by 15 by 44-1/2-inch; weighs 11-4/5-pound; limited 1-year warranty.
- Includes stretch hose, dusting brush, crevice wand, and power paw attachment for cleaning stairs, upholstery, and vertical surfaces
- 12-Amp motor; rotating motorized brushroll cleans rugs, then switches off to gently vacuum hardwoods
- Hepa filter captures more than 99.9-percent of dust mites, pollen, ragweed, and other allergens
- Lightweight and versatile bagless vacuum combines the performance of an upright with the convenience of a stick
Product Description
Get the power of an upright in a lightweight and versatile vacuum! The Optima Lightweight Upright features the exclusive Power Paw¿ with Riser Visor® to efficiently clean stairs and upholstery. The comfort grip looped handle has 13 adjustable positions for a sure and comfortable grip. You’ll enjoy cleaner indoor air with the HEPA filtration system that captures over 99.9% of dust and allergens.Amazon.com Review
Eliminating the need for two separate vacuums–one for thorough cleaning and one for quick-and-easy touchups–the Eureka Optima has all the power, features, and performance of a conventional upright coupled with the light weight and convenience of a stick. Where the Optima doesn’t cut corners is suction: at just under 12 pounds, this machine can out-draw units twice its weight, and its HEPA filter captures more than 99.9% of dust mites, pollen, and other allergens for cleaner indoor air. Its 12-amp dual- motor system devotes one motor to suction and another to turning the rotating brushroll, which can be switched all the way off for gentle cleaning of hardwoods and other delicate surfaces. The unit’s bagless construction eliminates the hassle and expense of disposable vacuum cleaner bags, and its comfort-grip looped handle has 13 different adjustable positions customizable to all users in the family, from the shortest to the tallest.
Surprisingly versatile for such an inexpensive machine, the Optima also comes with a decent selection of onboard tools, including a dusting brush and crevice wand as well as Eureka’s unique Power Paw. This handheld attachment features a powerful brushroll to remove ground-in dirt and pet hair; its “Riser Visor” shield flips up and down to convert from vertical to horizontal cleaning on surfaces from stairs to upholstery. Suction control allows users to direct power from the floor nozzle to the hose, resulting in a stronger, dedicated airflow in both modes. The Optima isn’t perfect: it’s a tad loud and the filter does need cleaning, but it represents a unique blend of power, ergonomics, and ease of use at a reasonable price point. And while the unit is rather narrow, its excellent maneuverability and small footprint when stored more than make up for the reduced cleaning path. The Optima comes fully assembled; it measures 13 inches wide by 15 inches long and stands 44-1/2 inches tall and is backed by a one-year parts-and-labor warranty. –Mary Park
I live in a small condo and needed a vacuum that would not take up too much space but be able to successfully clean my three Oriental area rugs as well as my Pergo floor. In spite of mostly decent reviews, with a sprinkling of negative ones,this Eureka 437AS was a disaster from the get-go! After the initial vacuuming, my attempt to put the cleaning cup back into the vacuum (at least 1/2 hr. worth of tries) was impossible to accomplish. Also, the seams of the part seemed to buckle. I had actually used a Shark for two years, not an especially effective product, but the Shark was way ahead in usability than this disaster. Returned it the next day. Beware this useless vacuum cleaner!Eureka 437AZ Optima Lightweight Upright Vacuum
Rating: 1 / 5
I used the vacuum in an 1100 sq ft apartment and was disappointed. There are so many limitations and no pros (except compact size) that I can’t honestly recommend it, unless you live in a studio.
- Cord is too short. It’s sufficient only for vacuuming 1 room at a time. Since I have 4 rooms, I had to change outlets 4 times. That’s really inconvenient.
- No retractable cord. It’s tedious to manually wrap the cord after each use.
- Hose is too short. It doesn’t even reach all the corners of the kitchen or bathroom. I had to drag the entire vacuum along just to vacuum the corners of my small kitchen and bathroom.
- Dust gets blown around during vacuuming; dust accumulates on the vacuum after use in just 1 room. This is problematic since the main goal of a vacuum is to suck dust INTO the machine, not move it to the top of the machine.
- Dust cup requires frequent emptying (e.g. after vacuuming entire apartment twice)
- Requires a lot of effort to vacuum (for such a small machine). My old canister was much lighter to use.
Rating: 2 / 5
I am very unhappy with this vacuum cleaner. I read a positive review in Real Simple magazine, and positive comments on Amazon. But I think it proves the old adage “You get what you pay for.” I should have saved up the money to buy a Dyson or a Miele. My major complaint is that the dirt very quickly clogs up the HEPA filter. So I have to dig around in the filter in order to get the dirt out of it — which means dust is flying around in the air. I have a chronic lung problem which is why I bothered with a HEPA filter to begin with. But now I’m sure I’m breathing in a lot more dust than if I could simply dump the dirt in the garbage. AND I have to clean out the dirt canister after I vacuum each room. Otherwise the dust flies around while I’m vacuuming. I’d rather have a vacuum bag.
The other (minor, but still irritating) issue is that the cord is really too short.
Rating: 1 / 5
My advise to anyone who is looking to purchase this hunk of crap, save your money! It has no power, it has an air exhaust in the front so when you want to vacuum simple little dust bunnies they are blown away! Extremely poor design! I would NOT recommend this for even the most simple tasks.
Rating: 1 / 5
This is one of a dozen items I ordered from Amazon as gifts. It was shipped from Amazon in the retail display box via UPS so there was no mistaking what it was when it arrived. Additionally, it had a foot shaped hole in the box and parts of the product were damaged or missing. No protective carton, no packaging material. Returned and will no be reordered. The same day a ceramic utensil holder arrived in a carton with no top and bottom packing, just one plastic air bag on one side and the ceramic holder in about a dozen parts. Ten minutes to order, 4 days to deliver, a month to process a return. I gave this one star because damage in shipment without a protective carton is expected.
Rating: 1 / 5