I get a new Bissell every couple of years or so. They have been a reliable, quality product for the price. This new one however is not anywhere near the same quality product I am accustomed to purchasing. It is made with cheaper materials, poor craftsmanship, feels very flimsy, doesn’t operate at the same level at all. Doesn’t have the same amount of suction. Does a very poor job on hard surfaces. I’m so glad I saved my former Bissell. I hate that I threw away the box or I would have returned it. I just assumed it would perform like the previous versions but it did not. The cord did rewind with out any difficulties. I do like the light. The swivel was very smooth too. I’ll not buy another.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from BISSELL HomecareBy Janelle McFarlane, BISSELL Consumer Care, September 8, 2025
Hi Sassy, thank you for your honest feedback. We're sorry this CleanView® Max didn’t meet the quality you’ve come to expect from BISSELL. We appreciate you highlighting what worked well, and we’d love to help troubleshoot the suction and hard floor performance—please reach out at https://support.bissell.com. Your input helps us improve!
I have purchased Bissell vacuums for many years and each time they seem to improve. The most recent is the ClearView Max Tangle-Free. It has exceeded my expectations. Maneuvering is easy, deep-cleaning the carpets and rugs was unbelievable, and cleaning out the canister was a snap. Oh yeah, and the “head lights” really help! I recommend this vacuum to anyone with a dog or lots of high traffic areas. So worth it.