Eureka Altima Bagless Upright – HEPA Vacuum: Model 2996AVZ
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The Eureka 2996AVZ Altima is a versatile vacuum cleaner that has a number of convenient features that take the drudgery out of the chore of vacuuming. The 2996AVZ Altima has a unique Power Paw with Riser Visor that picks up pet hair from from upholstery, stairs and other hard to reach places.
The 2996AVZ is an upright and bagless model with a built in dust cup. You can forever dispense with buying disposable bags.
Features & Performance
It is very easy to clean the dust cup once it is filled. There are no messy filters in the dirt cup that usually make cleaning difficult.
The unit is powered by a powerful 12 amp motor. You can reach most inaccessible places with its power cord as it is 30 feet long.
A HEPA filtration system is very necessary to keep the surroundings in your home not just clean of dust but also virtually free of various allergy causing agents such as dust & microscopic particles, pollen and dust mites. Such a feature is a boon for people suffering from allergies.
The Altima 2996AVZ comes equipped with a HEPA filter that removes 99.99% of allergens. You also don't need to clean the filter very often.
It ships with a number of tools for helping you with various vacuuming tasks. It has a Telescopic Self Cleaning Duster. This attachment uses electrostatic charges to pick up dust from delicate and hard to reach places.
A 15" cleaning head means that you need to use fewer vacuum strokes to clean a surface.
Summary
It is not a very expensive vacuum cleaner. As per users feedback, the model performs well in cleaning carpets and picking up pet hair. There are a few issues relating to overall build quality and reliability of the unit.
If you have a small family and are living in a small apartment that is not very heavily carpeted then you can definitely consider buying this unit.
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| Understanding all the Eureka Altima Models | |||
| Features | Model: 2991AVZ | Model: 2999DVZ | Model: 2996AVZ |
| 12 amp motor | X | X | X |
| 15' Cleaning Path | X | X | X |
| Hepa Filtration | X | X | X |
| Power Paw / Riser Visor | X | X | |
| Electrostatic Duster | X | X | X |
| 30' cord | X | X | X |
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Product Description
This easy to use Altima cleaner has all the features to help you clean more completely. This Altima vacuum comes with telescopic self-cleaning duster, Power Paw¿ with Riser Visor®, and a 15-inch extra wide cleaning path with Edge Kleener¿. It also comes equipped with the easy clean foam filter system and HEPA filtration for cleaner air and allergen reduction throughout your home. Altima - Powerful Cleaning made Easy.
Product Details
- No-mess bagless vacuum with extra-wide cleaning path and spinning-edge brush action to reach within millimeters of the wall
- HEPA filter captures more than 99% of dust mites, pollen, ragweed, and other allergens
- Powerful 12-amp motor; easy-empty dirt cup; washable foam filter
- Includes dusting/upholstery brush, crevice and extension wands, Power Paw stairbrush, and exclusive telescoping, electrostatically charged duster
- Measures 17 by 10-1/2 by 33-1/2 inches; weighs 19-1/5 pounds; 1-year limited warranty
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