Is the retractable cord actually good, or a gimmick?

It's one of the most consistently praised features - owners repeatedly cite it as their favorite part of the vacuum. The one caveat is that the cord itself, even with the rewind, is often described as shorter than owners would like for larger homes.

Is the brushroll fire/burning complaint something to worry about?

It's a real and recurring issue, not an isolated report - owner forums describe fur accumulating near the belt and brushroll endcaps causing smoking or burning smells, with one longtime moderator noting the pattern has persisted across the Pet Hair Eraser line for about a decade. Regularly clearing hair from the brushroll ends and belt area is the practical mitigation.

Does it smell like pets after regular use?

Some owners report lingering odor even with a freshly cleaned filter, which tracks with a broader criticism of Bissell's bagless filtration not fully containing what it picks up. If odor control is a top priority, expect to clean the filter and empty the cup more often than the manual suggests.

Can the hose really tip the vacuum over?

Yes - this is a specific, repeated owner complaint. Stretching the hose out fully during stair or furniture cleaning can cause the whole unit to tip, so it's worth bracing the base or working in shorter reaches rather than pulling the hose to its full extension.

How often will I need to replace the belt?

Belt wear and brushroll spinning problems come up often enough in owner reports, especially on older or used units, that a belt replacement should be expected as routine maintenance rather than a rare repair. Belts are inexpensive and widely available.

Is it good for allergies?

It includes a SmartSeal allergen system, which helps, but owners still report dust and odor escaping compared to a bagged vacuum. Allergy-sensitive households may want to weigh a bagged alternative if filtration is the top priority over pet-hair-specific pickup.

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Upright

~$270

Bissell

Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Rewind Upright Vacuum

Name: Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Rewind Upright Vacuum
Brand: Bissell
Price: 270 USD
Availability: InStock

This sits a notch below the Turbo Lift-Off in the Pet Hair Eraser range (the Lift-Off adds a detachable canister; the Rewind trades that for automatic cord rewind instead). It has a wider 12-inch cleaning path and a stronger 840-watt motor than the entry CleanView models, plus a Tangle-Free Brush Roll with its own on/off switch so you can spare the brush on bare floors. The 0.75-liter tank is on the small side for the price tier - smaller than the cheaper CleanView Max's 1.25 liters - which means more frequent emptying if you're clearing a whole house of pet hair in one pass. SmartSeal is Bissell's mid-tier allergen system, not full HEPA, built around a washable foam pre-motor filter paired with a non-washable pleated post-motor filter you'll need to replace periodically. The auto-rewind 27-foot cord and a 7.5-foot hose are genuinely convenient for whole-room cleaning without re-plugging. A 5-year warranty on a $270 upright is a strong commitment from Bissell and suggests they trust this motor and brush assembly to hold up.

Approx. price

~$270

Suction

840 W

Filtration

SmartSeal Allergen System (washable pre-motor foam filter, non-washable pleated post-motor filter)

Best For

Pet owners who want power without paying for a detachable canister

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Specifications

840 W

Corded

SmartSeal Allergen System (washable pre-motor foam filter, non-washable pleated post-motor filter)

Bagged

Type

Upright

Dustbin Capacity

0.75 L

App Control

Dimensions

12.56 x 14 x 45.25 in

Weight

16.5 lbs

Warranty

5 years

Model

2790

Highlights

840W motor, 12 in cleaning pathAuto cord rewind, 27 ft reach5-year warranty

Pros

✓840W motor is stronger than the compact CleanView models
✓12-inch cleaning path, wider than most in this batch
✓Auto cord rewind with 27 ft reach and a 7.5 ft hose
✓Tangle-Free Brush Roll has its own on/off switch for bare floors
✓5-year limited warranty
✓Comes with an LED lighted crevice tool and 2-in-1 pet dusting brush

Cons

✗0.75 L tank is small for the price tier, expect frequent emptying
✗SmartSeal is not full HEPA filtration
✗Post-motor pleated filter isn't washable, it's a recurring replacement cost
✗No detachable canister (that's the pricier Turbo Lift-Off, already in this catalog)

Owner Insights(55 discussions)

The Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Rewind is Bissell's corded pet-focused upright, and its identity is built around one standout feature: a genuinely well-liked retractable cord that owners repeatedly call their favorite part of the machine, paired with strong, consistent suction that beats cordless alternatives on sustained pet-hair pickup. It's an easy recommendation for pet owners who want reliable corded power without complicated setup, and one enthusiast review went as far as calling it 'the Dyson killer nobody saw coming.'

The complaints that show up with real use are more serious than typical budget-vacuum gripes. Despite the rewind convenience, owners consistently find the cord too short for larger homes. The hose has a stability flaw - stretching it while cleaning stairs or furniture can tip the whole unit over. Most concerning is a recurring safety complaint across the broader Pet Hair Eraser line: fur building up near the belt and brushroll endcaps can smoke or even burn, an issue one longtime forum moderator says has persisted for roughly a decade across this product family. On top of that, the bagless design struggles to fully contain dust and pet odor even with clean filters, and the pre-motor filter clogs faster than owners expect.

Buy it if you want a straightforward, powerful corded upright for pet hair and don't mind regular belt and filter maintenance - the retractable cord alone wins over a lot of owners tired of cordless battery limits. Given the recurring brushroll-overheating reports, though, owners with heavy shedders should check the brushroll and belt area for fur buildup regularly rather than waiting for a burning smell. If reliability concerns you more than the cord-storage convenience, the DualBrush or CleanView Max FurGuard share the same FurGuard brush technology without the rewind mechanism's added moving parts.

Pros

+The retractable cord is the single most-praised feature in owner threads - several call it their favorite part of the vacuum and prefer it outright over dealing with a cordless model's battery limits
+Suction is strong and consistent since it's corded, with owners specifically noting it outperforms battery-powered alternatives on sustained pet-hair pickup
+Straightforward assembly and simple operation make it an easy first upright for pet owners moving up from a cheaper machine - one review calls it 'the Dyson killer nobody saw coming'
+The tangle-free brushroll plus SmartSeal allergen system and LED-lit crevice tool cover the basics that pet owners actually use
+24.5-foot retractable cord plus a 6-foot hose gives real reach for stairs and multi-room cleaning without unplugging
+At $270 it undercuts premium bagless uprights while matching or beating their suction on pet hair specifically

Cons

−The cord, despite the rewind convenience, is consistently called too short by owners - a recurring complaint even from people who otherwise like the rewind mechanism
−The hose has a stability problem: stretching it during stair or furniture cleaning can tip the whole vacuum over, a specific and repeated owner frustration
−A serious, repeated safety complaint: fur accumulating near the belt and brushroll endcaps can smoke or burn, with one longtime moderator noting this has been a recurring issue across the Pet Hair Eraser line for roughly a decade
−Bagless filtration draws the same criticism as other Bissell uprights - poor dust containment and lingering pet odor even with a freshly cleaned filter
−The pre-motor filter clogs quickly with regular pet-hair use, requiring more frequent cleaning than owners expect
−Included accessories like the dusting brush are described as too stiff to be genuinely useful
−Belt wear and brushroll spinning issues show up on used and older units, meaning a replacement belt is a common and recurring repair