BISSELL BOLT 2-in-1 Lightweight Cordless Vacuum, 12v, 1313
- A lightweight cordless vacuum with superior suction, a 2-way folding handle, and removable hand vacuum to easily clean wherever dirt is
- 12V battery for up to 15 minutes of cordless power
- Edge bristles and brush roll on/off switch
- 180 degree swivel steering
- 1 year limited warranty
1313 Features: -Edge bristles to sweep debris away from edges and corners.-Quick charge in less than 8 hours (no charging base required).-180 Degree swivel to maximize maneuverability.-Product Type: Stick vacuum.-Distressed: No.-Overall Height – Top to Bottom: 44.-Overall Width – Side to Side: 10.-Overall Depth – Front to Back: 6. Includes: -Includes crevice tool with dusting brush. Color/Finish: -Color: White with purple. Specifications: -2 Way folding handle.-12.0v NiMH battery delivers up to 15 minutes of run time. Warranty: -Manufacturer provides 1 year limited warranty.
List Price: $ 89.99
Price: $ 87.50
Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
Versatile, and great for fast clean-up,
I have hardwood floors, so I can only comment on the effectiveness in this context, so I’m not sure how the suction would work on carpet–just keep in mind that this is a cordless vac–it’s not going to have the suction of a giant power vac. If you have a golden retriever or other pet who sheds long hair endlessly, this might not be the right choice for you. But if you want to just have something super convenient that allows you to clean up quickly and without much hassle, this is a good choice.
The versatile bendy arm is just awesome…you don’t have to bend over or struggle with furniture. I’d say that this feature–along with the light weight and lack of bulk–makes it perfect for a senior or anyone with back problems.
The best part of the floor attachment is that instead of bristles, there are rubber thingies that catch fur/hair and don’t immediately jam the roller and blow up your vacuum (I have many stories). The clear compartment is great as you can immediately see how much junk is in your vac. However, I’ll just say that if you have a super dusty old house or are cleaning up lots of fur/hair, you’re going to have to clean the filter a lot. It’s not a hassle, though. So just make sure you know what you’re getting, and if this is a fit for your needs, I’m pretty sure you’ll enjoy using it.
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|Smart Design with Plenty of Power,
Customer Video Review Length:: 4:12 Mins
Ugly color on a very good vacuum cleaner but as long as you don’t display it who cares? The pluses way out way the minuses in this inexpensive cordless vac. It picked up everything in my tests and did so with minimal physical requirements. This video will cover most points but here is a list of pros and cons.
PROS:
Tall, so no bending.
Adjustable handle.
Plenty of power in a 14.4v motor.
Hand vac easily disengaged for use.
Powered brush works surprisingly well.
Not as noisy as standard upright.
Easy to attach recharging base.
Hand vac can be charged separately.
Two color charging light.
Two useful attachments for hand vac.
Two on off switches.
Hi/low power switch.
Brush on/off switch.
Good price.
Easy to understand instructions.
Washable filter.
No cord.
CONS:
Ugly color (man’s point of view).
Two attachments but only place to store one.
Highly recommended.
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|Limited By the NiMH Battery,
I recently had the chance to try out two similar Bissell products, the BOLT XRT 14.4v and the BOLT 12v. Both products feature the same 2-in-1 design concept that pairs a traditional handheld “dust-buster” style hand-vacuum with a folding collapsible handle for increased convenience and ergonomics.
I have two French Bulldogs that seemingly never stop shedding and paired with hardwood floors my home can quickly become a hair-tumbleweed laden mess. So we get a lot of use of our vacuums and especially those that are geared toward pet hair. I also have a Bissell PowerEdge Pet Hardwood Floot Vac that I’ve been using for a few years so I’ll be directly comparing the XRT to that product as well.
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DESCRIPTION:
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The BOLT is an interesting concept; this is in essence a traditional handheld vacuum, a.k.a. a “dust-buster”, that pairs with a longer stemmed handle and brush-head to offer a more convenient and more ergonomically friendly cleaning experience. So reviewed as a traditional vacuum the BOLT would perform quite poorly. However, compared to other hand-held vacuums the BOLT is actually a good performer.
Out of the box assembling the BOLT is quite easy and no tools are required. The main folding handle is already assembled and simply unfolds and locks into place. Pairing the brush-head is also extremely easy and because of the locking mechanism there’s only one obvious way to snap the brush-head into place. That’s it!
The included charging adapter plugs into a wall (note: this is a large format adapter) and will charge the vacuum in 8 hours. That is, in two words, A LOT, of charging time for the advertised 20-minutes of continuous use. That’s right, 8 hours of charging for 20 minutes of actual vacuuming. The power button on the vacuum changes color to indicate the status of the battery:
• Green LED = Full battery
• Red LED = Low battery (blinking red when charging)
The XRT Pet differs from it’s baby-brother BOLT in that it has more power 14.4v versus 12v and a slightly battery life 20-minutes versus 15-minutes. You’ll also get the ability to adjust the cleaning power between “normal/high” on the XRT using the ‘+’ and ‘-‘ buttons.
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USE:
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The BOLT gets high marks for convenience. Since the power unit of this vacuum is really a detachable handheld vacuum it’s easy to unsnap the vacuum from the handle for hard to reach spot and then snap the entire thing back together again. The handle folds forward and backward too and that makes getting the brush-head under furniture or in awkward spots easier.
In upright mode the rotating brush heads can make small work of everyday debris particularly on area rugs. My dogs are notorious for bringing small bits of our backyard into our home and getting out the BOLT for a quick spot-clean is a lot easier than getting out our canister vacuum or bigger upright.
The single biggest issue I have I mentioned before – 20 minutes of cleaning is not a lot, even for small jobs. Running the BOLT up and down our main hallway will all but deplete the battery. So in the short amount of time we’ve had this vacuum we’re finding ourselves reaching back for the corded PowerEdge for most of our regular cleaning jobs.
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COMPARISON:
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Compared to the Bissell PowerEdge 81L2T –
For bigger jobs such as getting a lot of dog hair off our floors the PowerEdge is our go-to vacuum. The BOLT just cannot compare or keep up because of the extremely limited battery life. The PowerEdge is corded and also quite a bit more powerful at picking up hair and small debris, however, is not great with bigger debris and cannot be used at all on area rugs. So there is still a spot in our home where the BOLT comes in handy particularly because of the rotating brush head.
Compared to the Bissell BOLT 12v (model 1313) –
The BOLT XRT Pet is in my opinion the better of the two BOLT models I’ve tried. You’ll get a slightly longer battery life, a more powerful vacuum (14.4v versus 12v), a power adjustment button, and a docking station for storage/charging. The XRT is more expensive but in my experience a more capable machine.
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THE GOOD:
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(+) Convenience. Bissell is great at making convenient appliances that make cleaning easier and faster. The BOLT is no exception. From the articulating handle to the ability to use this vacuum as a hand-held or traditional upright this is a very convenient machine.
(+) Style. I gave high marks to the regular BOLT and the XRT is exactly the same form factor, however, uses a lot more purple colored plastics. My wife loves it and I just tolerate it. So I’ll leave…
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