Bissell's local authorized service center network for their vacuum cleaners is a joke. But don't expect better from their corporate headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Bissell's Consumer Services Manager, Ravi Scharbaan, never returns calls. Alison, the "administrative assistant" to CEO, Mr. Mark Bissell, covers up corporate inadequacies with one excuse after another.
Mr. Mark Bissell signs his name to his "Thanks" for buying his product and alludes to his great-grandfather's invention. To wit:
"Your BISSELL vacuum is well made, and we back it with a limited, three-year warranty. We also stand behind it with a knowledgable, dedicated Consumer Services department, so should you ever have a problem, you'll receive fast, considerate assistance."
The facts belie his words. What he actually offers is DIS-SERVICE.
Bottom line, don't ever buy a Bissell product. Their "warranties" are worthless.