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Overview

Bissell has a rating of 1.44 stars from 54 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Bissell most frequently mention customer service problems. Bissell ranks 31st among Vacuums sites.

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    24
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    17
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    26
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 10.5%
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  • I contacted customer service they belittled me and did not resolve the issue let alone show anyconcern.
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Top Positive Review

“Missing part replaced... no problem”

James A.
9/3/23

I purchased an open box Little Green machine from Walmart. It was missing 1 part. I contacted Bissell customer service. Although the online chat was slow on a Saturday, the rep still was easy to deal with and courteous. Bissell is sending me a replacement part free of charge. Excellent customer service. And the Little Green unit works perfectly to spot clean my carpet.

Top Critical Review

“Update to Bissell”

Beth L.
1/2/24

Finally, after getting someone on the phone about the Bissell, I am told that the warranty will only be a rebuilt machine and whatever time left will be my warranty. They will not replace with a new machine even though I have only had the Bissell for less than a month. I am really shocked that aa company this large has such a poor repair/replacement/warranty policy. I will never buy a Bissell product again

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Thumbnail of user marya4350
1 review
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January 20th, 2024

I bought one to clean in between normal mopping, I could mop quicker then getting this thing going. Mapping program is not great, it has water tank issues etc. Do yourself a favor don't buy one, wasted money.

Thumbnail of user bethl548
1 review
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January 2nd, 2024

Finally, after getting someone on the phone about the Bissell, I am told that the warranty will only be a rebuilt machine and whatever time left will be my warranty. They will not replace with a new machine even though I have only had the Bissell for less than a month. I am really shocked that aa company this large has such a poor repair/replacement/warranty policy. I will never buy a Bissell product again

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Thumbnail of user terrim842
1 review
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December 18th, 2023

I've been on hold for 1.5 hours waiting for a representative to assist me with support regarding a bissell carpet shampooer product I purchased. No one answered my call, this is my second attempt. Very frustrating! They either don't have enough support agents or customer support is non existent.

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Carpet shampooer

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Thumbnail of user rmiller32053
1 review
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October 18th, 2023

I have a Bissell Pet Hair Eraser that I have used for several years. I'm a disabled veteran who is in a wheelchair and the vacuum cleaner has been perfect for me. When the power foot quit working, I contacted customer service. They paid for FedEx to pick it up and as soon as they got it, they sent me a replacement vacuum that was new. I have been extremely satisfied with customer service and what they did for me.

Tip for consumers:
They really were extremely helpful

Products used:
Bissell Pet Hair Eraser, upright, bagless

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Thumbnail of user brianb4481
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 2nd, 2023

1:15 minutes on hold this afternoon and 1:05 on hold this evening. After the wasted 1:15 I finally gave up and requested a call back. A customer service rep called back while I was out about an hour later. He said I had to be with the product even though I gave him the model number, etc. He said he would make notes on how long I was on hold and that I should call back. I did this evening and another 1:05 on hold listening to inane music on hold and sales pitches. I gave up again I attempted to contact them
Regarding a Bissell Powershot Slim steamer that stopped working after a month or so. Bissel
CS replace my more expensive model
Which also stopped working after about 3 months with with the Powershot which should be called the Weakshot. It's a piece of junk. You'd be better off boiling water and throwing it on your carpet. Bissel Wicked Combo of terrible steamers and even worse Customer Service. Maddening experience.

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Thumbnail of user esteedionem
1 review
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January 4th, 2023

If you buy from the bissell website as a non-member vs as a member, you'll get different pricing-- and not always better for members. For example, as a non-member you can use most online coupon codes and get 10-20% off many items. But as a member you're often given an automatic "member discount" on items (usually 5%) that disqualifies those items from online coupon codes ("coupon codes do not apply to discounted items"). Be sure to check both member and non-member prices before buying online-- I saved $56 on a single purchase by simply logging out of my bissell customer account and using a coupon code. (You become a "member" when you create an account or log into your account when making purchases.)

Tip for consumers:
Be sure to check the individual prices of bundled items! The bundle discount is sometimes less than using an online coupon code to purchase them separately instead.

Customer service seems to have improved from other reviews, they were actually great when one of my items got lost in the mail. They sent out a replacement with expedited shipping so it would arrive by Christmas.

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Pet Hair Eraser, Pet Stain Eraser

Thumbnail of user gizgabbymay68
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 1st, 2023

Called 11/1/23 for replacement rolls for my Bissell Crosswave Pet Pro since they are no longer stocked with Wal Mart, etc. A gentleman answered, had no idea what I was asking, placed me on hold for over 15 minutes. I hung up and ordered from Amazon. Eeeeessshhhh!

Tip for consumers:
Get your act together, Bissell Team!!!

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NONE from Bissell! The gentleman had no idea what I was referring to (replacement roll for my Bissell Crosswave PetPro), then placed me on hold for over 15 minutes so I hung up and ordered from Amazon.

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Thumbnail of user davidt3926
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 26th, 2023

Staff at Bissel are absolutely useless if u want parts forget it they don't know there products wanted part 4 my machine getting the runaround

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Thumbnail of user jfajr105
1 review
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September 3rd, 2023

I purchased an open box Little Green machine from Walmart. It was missing 1 part. I contacted Bissell customer service. Although the online chat was slow on a Saturday, the rep still was easy to deal with and courteous. Bissell is sending me a replacement part free of charge. Excellent customer service. And the Little Green unit works perfectly to spot clean my carpet.

Thumbnail of user leeg387
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 13th, 2022
Verified purchase

I purchased a product that didn't work. I had to negotiate for days to get Bissell to pay return shipping costs. I had to follow up to prove that it had been returned to the depot. They said the tracking number on the email was blurry - for goodness sakes! I have rung them, written countless emails, and had fruitless conversations designed to stall, frustrate and make getting a refund difficult. DO NOT BUY FROM BISSELL. Products are $#*!e and customer service none existent

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Thumbnail of user courtneys98
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
March 11th, 2018

Wow, I could not get over how pleased I was with the customer service. I recently bought the 3 in 1 vacuum cleaner, but I had it propped up against my bed and it somehow got tipped over and a clip broke off it. I emailed Bissel about it and told them the situation and right away they told me they would send me a new vacuum. They shipped it that day and I received it shortly after, I was so pleased. I would recommend Bissel to anyone! Ive been using my new one and its worked perfectly fine!

Thumbnail of user sandraw2306
1 review
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July 26th, 2023

I have bought two Bissell vacuum cleaners and both of them smelt like rubber was burning I took it apart the belt is fine but the brush will not move I called and asked about a refund and I was told I could not get one so therefore I will no longer buy your product and I will let others know about your vacuum cleaners do not buy them they suck

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Thumbnail of user gizers
17 reviews
13 helpful votes
November 30th, 2015

Back in May, I rescued a dog - I named him Shadow because he follows me everywhere. But he also sheds everywhere - a lot more than my previous dog.

My living room rug seemed to collect most of it. Even though I vacuumed a couple of times a week, his hair got so embedded into the fibers of the rug, that the vacuum just wasn't getting it out and the rug began to look really bad.

Then I saw a Bissell "Clearview deluxe rewind pet" vacuum for sale at my local Lowe's. I read the information about the Bissell and checked for testimonials and everything looked great. Since it was on sale for $40 off, I thought "well if it doesn't work out, I can always take it back."

I won't be taking it back. It really surprised me how great a job it did. After vacuuming and going over the rug a couple of times, I looked at it and didn't see ANY of Shadow's hair embedded in the rug. I was very pleasantly surprised.

I don't know about their other products, but this one is much better than I anticipated.

Thanks for a good product and I get to keep my rug.

Thumbnail of user bethl469
1 review
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February 28th, 2023

Purchased bissel product had it 45 days contacted the customer support. The machine had 2 red lights. There was nothing that could be done at home had called multiple times was left on hold hung up on given information and promised a supervisor would contact me. I'm now going on week two with no response. I paid over five hundred dollars for this piece of c***

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Crosswave X17 is what I bought and it is crap that I paid over $500 for

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Thumbnail of user jdv17
1 review
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June 6th, 2023

I bought a Bissell Pet Hair eraser in April. I was not able to use it until three weeks ago due to having a full knee replacement. The first time I used it, I notice a 2 inch wide area of the brush roller does not pick anything up. Cuatomer service says you're supposed to take the whole vacuum apart for maintenance after every use. But this was the first time it was used out of the box. Plus, who ever heard of having to take the vacuum apart after each use? That is the dumbest thing I've ever heard! I had a Shark for five years, and that thing was a beast. It never missed anything. Of course Bissell won't take this piece of junk back, either. Make no mistake, there will NEVER be another over-priced, useless Bissell in my house!

Thumbnail of user smss3
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 24th, 2023

My vacuum caught on fire an it's throughly cleaned after each vacuum. I contacted customer service they belittled me and did not resolve the issue let alone show anyconcern.

Thumbnail of user eddyw7
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
January 12th, 2023

At een vreselijk k*tbedrijf zeg. Ik heb een tankje gekocht omdat de oude kapot ging (na 3 keer gebruiken). Bissell heeft een aparte onderdelen-shop en je hebt eerder je euthanasie-verklaring rond dan dat je een retourform van deze klungels krijgt. Ben nu al 5 mails verder... drie telefoontjes en nog steeds geen retourformulier binnen, KOOP HIER NIET!

Thumbnail of user sillj
1 review
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May 8th, 2023

Bought an upholstery spot cleaner that failed to spray within 1 year (Model *******G). Reached out to product support, they sent me the troubleshooting guide for low pressure spray. This did not work, so they recommended a Bissell service center. Nearest one was 150 miles away.

So, silly me, I thought I had a lemon and bought another one (5207G). I was this time very careful to thoroughly rinse out the spray nozzle after each use with clean water.
The same. Exact. Failure. Happened again within a year. Reached out to product support and they sent me the same guide which was not helpful and then recommended a local service center 150miles away... When I asked if there was another option they offered me 20% off my next purchase with "free shipping."

No thanks. Garbage product. Garbage support.
You will never receive a cent of my money again.

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Thumbnail of user nancyg2631
1 review
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April 27th, 2023

I purchased the Bissell Crosswise Hf3 a few months ago. My roller needs changing and my filter. I have gone online to every store imaginable and there are no parts available. I called Bissell company itself and was told the rollers and filters will not be available for 2 months. So much for this great vacuum. What good is it if they don't make the rollers and filters? Do not buy this item. The company could care less.

Tip for consumers:
If a company sells a product currently, they need to make replacement parts when the mop brushes get dirty. If I had known I would not have purchased this product. This 250 dollar vacuum sits in my garage.

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Thumbnail of user marionh164
1 review
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June 19th, 2022

Two person operation with one running for water, runs out of water fast.
Loses seal to pick up water. My first time use was very disappointing. Looking forward to buying Hoover again, used Hoover over 30 years but wanted to try something new. First time I used this carpet cleaner the motor makes a difference noise and stops picking up water.
My bad!
Bill

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Bissell carpet cleaner off the internet from Toolcent outdoor inc

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Thumbnail of user leop198
1 review
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February 27th, 2023

Purchased a spinwave late December 2022. As of this date, there have been several emails, calls, etc to the misnamed customer service. Machine worked well for about a month then stopped dispensing cleaning solution in mop mode and the front wheel keeps falling off.
The app describes the cleaning solution remedy - which was followed twice without effect and no mention of the front wheel issue.
Stay away from this company - worst I have ever dealt with.
Going to throw my machine in the trash where it belongs and purchase the irobot 7+ combo that I should have in the first place.@#$* off bissell

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Spinwave

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Thumbnail of user jamesk2748
1 review
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August 11th, 2022

Customer service is terrible when you are trying to troubleshoot Model 2156W, a machine that simply quit working shortly after the 1-year warrant expired. Two whole suggestions: 1. Check the extension cord. 2. Try another outlet in your house. This is on the fourth call to customer service after twice having my call cut off.

There's no way to get to the motor without breaking open the plastic housing. The machine has hardly been used. They offered me 20 percent off of another purchase since the warranty was up. Why would I buy another one, even with a 50 percent discount?

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Thumbnail of user allenj211
7 reviews
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June 20th, 2022

I will never buy from this company again $500 and it is cheap plastic with very little suction and 4 small bottles of solution for $500, you would think they would give the 64oz. If I could get my money back I wouldn't think twice. "Beware."

Tip for consumers:
Don't buy the best like we did, if your going to buy from buy the cheapest because the best isn't any better.

Products used:
Crosswave floor vac.

Thumbnail of user richardp1939
1 review
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September 11th, 2021

I would give there products a 5 star review but I think s big company like Bissell would strive to make there products last longer the problem is there hoses. They always break from usage

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Thumbnail of user brandonb1181
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January 20th, 2022

I purchased a 350.00 product on dec.2nd.it arrived on dec. 6. i put it in the closet till dec. 25 and gave it to my wife for christmas. Upon using it a week after she opened it, she just didn't like it.we called bissel to return it and they won't honor it cause the 30 day return had ran out on jan. 5th. How is that fair to any customer? This 30 day policy was falsely advertised to me. I will never deal with Bissel again. Hopefully you won't either.

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