Bissell Lift-Off 3554B Upright Vacuum

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6 жыл бұрын

Here I'm showing is this Bissell Lift-Off 3554B that I bought brand new from a vacuum store out of state for $286. Originally I founded this on Amazon www.amazon.com/Bissell-3554-L... but I contacted the place and they offered me free shipping since I purchased it from them rather than having to pay shipping through Amazon. It's still in it's original box, has the instruction and warranty work, all of the attachments and an extra belt that it came with. Other than that, it still runs and it actually sounds smooth despite being in the box for over 15 years I would say. I'm really glad that I found this, I've been after one of these for a long time and I'm actually shock that this place still had one of these. They had two different models available, 3554 which is purple and 3554B which is black. I bought the black one because I like the color better. And they also supply parts for these such as bags, belts, filters, brushrolls, motors, etc. Overall, this is a really impressive vacuum. Very powerful suction and airflow, very strong agitation, excellent filtration, and surprisingly really quiet. This is overall one of the best Bissell vacuums that I've ever used and it's a shame that they don't make these anymore. Pictures of unboxing and opening this vacuum can be viewed from this website: www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/...
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@YoumuHoover 6 жыл бұрын

These old Bissell Plus/Bagged Lift Offs are the only good bissells that I like and are worth a damn!

@filterkingvacs8664 5 жыл бұрын

It's rare to see one of these older Bissell Plus vacuums in the box still over time! Edit: I love that wind down on it too!

@eviecardinal Жыл бұрын

I brought one of these from the same seller, he was very nice. I also ordered it directly from him. Man this machine is like no other machine I’ve used. The automatic height adjustment actually works really good. It can adjust to clean my thin rugs and it can clean bare floors without it scattering dirt behind the machine. The agitation is impressive, I wasn’t expecting it to be that aggressive. The suction on it is like my rug doctor which is very nice. This was probably one of the only vacuums that was safe for someone with allergy’s back then in 1999. Overall I’m very satisfied with this machine.

@mikek8720 6 жыл бұрын

I had one of these when they first came out and found that the brush roll barely made contact with the carpet, thus the carpet didn't look groomed. The vacuum store said that others had complained about that too. But it did have great airflow.

@panasonicvac4036 6 жыл бұрын

Hmm, it does well on my carpet. Maybe it's just me.

@TheVacuumWizard 5 жыл бұрын

@@panasonicvac4036 dose this not have a brush shut off mine dose buts its a plus

@panasonicvac4036 5 жыл бұрын

I wish these did but unfortunately no.

@TheVacuumWizard 5 жыл бұрын

Panasonic Vac why not the plus dose that’s strange lol

@derellscott6695 Жыл бұрын

I have a plus too and it does have a brush or shut off

@Blackheartvacs 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making the video! It seems like a very nice machine! I'd like to get my hands on one and run the airflow tests.

@panasonicvac4036 6 жыл бұрын

You can still get one of these from the same place. If you email me, I can give you the info of that place.

@dominicscuriosity 6 жыл бұрын

My parents had This when I was born

@VacDrumLover9646 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing!!! So frickin beautiful!!!

@derellscott6695 Жыл бұрын

These are really great vacuums the only negative opinion that I can give it is that they're not built the best but they are very very nice and they are well thought and have a nice design

@panasonicvac4036 Жыл бұрын

I think it's a good machine but I don't think it's all that great. I'm disappointed that they didn't added a switch for barefloors like the older Plus models had. I'm also disappointed that these don't have a height adjuster. And it feels like the canister wouldn't want to stay on tight. Somethings that were later addressed to Bissell's successor, the Lift-Off bagless. One thing I don't get is why didn't Bissell put a geared belt on? I had to replace the rubber belt when I first got this machine. Again it's still a good machine but for what I've paid for, there were definitely better options back in the day.

@derellscott6695 Жыл бұрын

Good point

@nathanielaranda8407 6 жыл бұрын

they sure don't make these like they use to!! great find :)

@LifewithDaniel-ki2qx 6 жыл бұрын

If I remembered correctly u said u weren’t going to buy another Bissell on your Bissell preheat vid. It’s a good thing your giving Bissell another chance.

@LifewithDaniel-ki2qx 6 жыл бұрын

Or u had that vacuum I stand corrected.

@panasonicvac4036 6 жыл бұрын

This one is different. Bissell no longer makes this model and I was particularly talking about the ones that are currently being made today. Even though I think this is a good vacuum, that still doesn't change my thoughts or opinions on Bissell today.

@JohnSmithNE3478 6 жыл бұрын

What a find!!

@DeLuxeCarwashchannel 5 жыл бұрын

Back when Bissell,Hoover,Eureka and Dirt Devil were made in the U.S.A and built to last

@panasonicvac4036 5 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say built to last but they did lasted longer than the newer versions today.

@MylesV 4 жыл бұрын

Dirt Devil was never built to last, even when they were made in the US. Royal created the brand to be cheap for discount stores like Kmart and Walmart.

@coled5090 4 жыл бұрын

I just finished cleaning up an older version of this from 1995. Main difference is no exhaust filter and it has the slide switch for brush on and off. I was surprised it has two head light bulbs. Plus to the other commentor mine does have an Ametek motor at least for the brushroll. I imagine the suction is too.

@panasonicvac4036 4 жыл бұрын

I too would imagine that it does, alot of manufactures back then would have Ametek build motors for them. I wished mine did had a switch for the brushroll, that would've been the only change I would've done to make these machines a bit better.

@vacuum_repairs_5021 6 жыл бұрын

Omg omg I have one of these

@thereallincolntakanashi 5 жыл бұрын

A m a z i n g !

@derellscott6695 9 ай бұрын

They don't sale this on eBay anymore.

@JohnSmithNE3478 6 жыл бұрын

The upholstery tool looks like a Panasonic tool

@LadyMoonstar6601 6 жыл бұрын

Do you know if he’s used Ametek motors like the old Panasonic‘s did? It seems like a lot of companies used Ametek motors back when they used to be madereally well

@panasonicvac4036 6 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure these do have them.

@debrafalasco7235 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if there was a way to turn off the brush to go to hard floors?

@panasonicvac4036 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately not with this model.

@derellscott6695 Жыл бұрын

Do you know what kind of headlight the Bissell lift off takes I'm looking for one right now and can't find one

@panasonicvac4036 Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure it uses a 25 watt light bulb.

@derellscott6695 Жыл бұрын

Okay thank you

@nyctenthusiast3507 4 жыл бұрын

What other older bissell vacuums can you get NIB

@panasonicvac4036 4 жыл бұрын

I was told that you could possibly get a new in box old style Prolite from the same place where I got this Liftoff from but I haven't attempted to reach out to them about it. But I have seen some new in box old style little green machines on ebay recently.

@derellscott6695 Жыл бұрын

How do you turn the brush roll off on that vacuum because mine is different

@panasonicvac4036 Жыл бұрын

Yours is pretty much a different model because this one doesn't have a switch to manually turn the brushroll off.

@derellscott6695 Жыл бұрын

Oh okay because mine is the green Bissell plus that came out in 1995

@derellscott6695 Жыл бұрын

I prefer the older plus that's just me you cannot wash those spongy black filters because they fall apart so easily

@panasonicvac4036 Жыл бұрын

Filters are actually harder to find for these.

@lisalucke2740 3 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me what kind of belt this use?

@panasonicvac4036 3 жыл бұрын

Bissell Style 4.

@Ramcharger18 4 жыл бұрын

I just ordered one of these off amazon. I guess it’s new old stock. Will I regret it?

@panasonicvac4036 4 жыл бұрын

It's from the same place where I got mine off from. However I messaged the seller and I ordered it directly from them rather than having to pay shipping through Amazon. I still think that it is a good vacuum. If you take good care of it, I think it will serve you well!

@Ramcharger18 4 жыл бұрын

Panasonic Vac thanks for the reply man. I always wanted one of these as a kid. Was kinda a impulse buy but I’m excited to get it. It’s design always was cool to me especially back in the 90s. Do you know how old these particular models are?

@panasonicvac4036 4 жыл бұрын

The seller told me they bought these right when Bissell completely discontinued them which would've been sometime around in the early 2000's. I don't remember what year they told me when they did, probably 2003 I would say. But yeah I think they were cool looking machines as well. I just wished they could've added a bare floor switch to use on bare floors like the earlier models did. And one thing though I will say that you would need to be caution about is the prong on the powernozzle. You don't want to switch this thing on in upright position and release the pedal to turn the powernozzle on like I did, that can cause the prong to go bad if you do it constantly.

@DuckboyTheDuck 2 жыл бұрын

Why does it sound like a Bissell healthy home?

@bean9005 2 жыл бұрын

what year is this

@FrenchFryCheese04 Жыл бұрын

1997/2003

@panasonicvac4036 Жыл бұрын

2003 cause the seller bought them NOS after they were discontinued.

@amtrakpepsiproduct1605 Жыл бұрын

The motor sounded pretty rough on the wind down.

@panasonicvac4036 Жыл бұрын

It sat in the box for many years.

@amtrakpepsiproduct1605 Жыл бұрын

@@panasonicvac4036 Also is there still someone selling these as NOS?

@panasonicvac4036 Жыл бұрын

Contact All-Fix Vacuums out in Reno, NV and see if they still have any in stock. That's where I bought mine from.

@amtrakpepsiproduct1605 Жыл бұрын

@@panasonicvac4036 How do I do that?

@panasonicvac4036 Жыл бұрын

Just search the place up online and their phone number should come up.

@derellscott6695 Жыл бұрын

What a great find where did you get it from

@panasonicvac4036 Жыл бұрын

As I said in my description, I bought it off from Amazon.

@eviecardinal Жыл бұрын

Derell Scott the seller doesn’t sell them on Amazon anymore, he instead sells them on Ebay. You can find the item by searching Bissell lift off 3554B. It says he only has 1, but he actually has 2 left.

@derellscott6695 Жыл бұрын

I prefer the plus anyways because the brush roll can be shut off unlike the normal lift off

@thereallincolntakanashi 5 жыл бұрын

This sounds like my old Hoover T Series before I threw it out last year. I never liked that brand. I am disappointed. :(

@panasonicvac4036 5 жыл бұрын

Hoover in my opinion is not a bad brand, you must've had some bad experiences because the T-Series are overall decent machines through my point of view.

@thereallincolntakanashi 5 жыл бұрын

Panasonic Vac I really liked it until my mom never took care of it. I remember she washed the HEPA filter once, even though its supposed to be TAPPED INSIDE A TRASH CAN. We couldnt find replacements for the washable filter so we "Putin" (pun intended) a washable filter for the Air. We just threw it away last year. My mom is not getting another Hoover. The only one left is my Linx cordless stick vac. I might do a video on it, but if I do a demo of it, it will just be in my room. So please subscribe. :) P.S. What happened to the Little Green? Specifically model 1720-1?

@thereallincolntakanashi 5 жыл бұрын

Panasonic Vac I filmed a low quality overview of my old T Series on my Nintendo 3DS. Same goes for my old Nano Lite. I should also mention that THE T SERIES WAS STUCK WITH THE SAME BELT FOR THE LAST 6 YEARS.