dustbuster 20V MAX* POWERCONNECT Cordless Handheld Vacuum (BCHV001C1), Gray

Useful item

I've owned several handheld vacs over the years. All the others were absolute crap; If they worked well initially, they died within a few months when the battery wouldn't hold a charge anymore. And then you couldn't get a replacement battery. This is the first handheld vacuum I've owned that works well (it really sucks), holds a charge (15 - 20 min continuous operating time), recharges reasonably quickly, and the (Li) battery hasn't died in the year we've had it. And when it does die, standard Li batteries from B&D will fit the device. Yes, it was more expensive, but it's been more than worthwhile for the quality of the product we received. Thank you, Black & Decker, for designing and producing a great product!

Excellent product

My previous Black & Decker BDH2000L, which I had for years, recently the motor popped and smelled awful. I was afraid of using it. I decided to buy a new portable vacuum. Since I had several Black & Decker devices over the years, and I've had good experiences, I wanted to buy this one. It's lightweight and for the size, it's good. The design, is great though I wish the nozzle was longer. It comes with a small extension, but it's short. As a tall person, I have to bend down a bit more than my previous small vacuum. The vacuum suction is strong. Just as good as the previous one I had. But the noise level is very loud. If you have a baby or people sleeping, this will wake them up. What I like is the removable battery. For those who say the battery died when they got it, or it died later on, as far as I know, batteries aren't good in cold weather. Most people leave these machines in cold closets or in their garage. Cold weather ruins batteries in my experience. So far, the battery life lasts a long time. But it does take a long time to recharge. For the price, I think it's worth it. I like Black & Decker, and I've had great experiences with their products. If things change, I'll edit this review. But I hope the device will last a long time.

Great power and easy to use. Very light weight car vac which does well in the Garage and kitchen^^ Easy to clean an last fairly long without recharging. The battery having to be detached to charge is a bit annoying but considering how often the battery goes bad before the device I think it'll last longer than the traditional 2 years. The battery it uses is used on several devices and easily found when it needs replacement.

Love this vac. Great suction and charges quickly. Feels heavy duty, not cheaply made. A bit on the loud side, but doesn’t bother me. Picks up everything.