The Bosch BSA2100UC Compact Plus Series Canister Vacuum is definitely a step up from the Bosch 2200UC, which provides a lot of the same value without much of the headache of the previous model. Manufactured in Germany by the Bosch, the Compact Plus Series gets unanimously positive reviews for the midnight blue color canister.
Bosch BSA2100UC Compact Plus Consensus: Overall the BSA2100UC is a great, quiet canister vacuum capable of cleaning bare and carpeted floors easily. Its construction was on the cheaper, yet its great constant performance made the difference. Its pros outweigh the cons on this vacuum cleaner.
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Bosch BSA2100UC Pros:
- Doesn’t Lose Suction
- Quiet
- Lightweight
- Nice Tools
- Vacuum head cleans well
Bosch BSA2100UC Cons:
- It topples over frequently due to the design of the canister
- Short Cord
- The canister doesn’t roll easy
- The Bosh BSA2100UC doesn’t roll well
- Cheap Pastic “Feel”
The Features of the Bosch BSA2100UC include:
- 11-amp motor; 1,200 watts; low noise
- Combination roller nozzle; additional upholstery tool; ergonomic handle
- Air Clean II filtration system; holds 1 gallon of debris
- Fully rotating back wheel; automatic cord rewind
- Weighs 9-1/2 pounds
Bosch BSA2100UC Compact Plus Reviews
User has mostly good things to say about the Bosch BSA2100UC Compact Plus Series Canister Vacuum. Users raved about the quietness of the vacuum, “We have all hard floors and the Bosch sucks up everything no problem! It is so quiet that I can hear the telephone ring and have a normal conversation with someone in the room while it is running. I researched many vacuums before settling on this one.”
The model overall looks as it has improved in quality immensely, “ purchased my second Bosch vacuum cleaner for my other home. My first one still works perfectly after 4 years with one cat, and two big birds constantly shedding hair and feathers. Good improvements to this model: it’s lighter and it slides much more smoothly on ceramic tile. But its most important feature is still its great power in spite of its conveniently small size.”
Other user vacuum reviews suggest that the plastic construction on the machine is poor, but still good enough to warrant a five-star review, “Apart from demanding from us a nasty emptying process it self shut-off all the time because it’s HEPA filter had become clogged despite being almost new, and tapping it didn’t help. We found the Bosch bag vacuum in a store. This model is small and has enough suction, it later showed. The ergonomics of the vacuum head and the pole it’s attached to is good. The vacuum is made in Germany but on the cheap side, still better than ANYTHING made in China or Mexico.”
However, some users were disappointed in the purchase saying, “I bought this vacuum based on my husband’s experience with Bosch tools in his carpentry studio. That was a mistake. The suction is poor; the hose and bags don’t always match up, leaving dust to collect inside the cavity (despite my repeated efforts to line everything up correctly).”
Overall the Bosch Compact Plus Series 2100UC looks like its going in the right direction. It has good performance overall, solid features and a quiet running motor.
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