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- Powerful “Bag” Canister with 12 Amp Motor, 24 foot Power cord w/Cord Reel
- OptiFlow System with separate large bag caddy for easy emptying of dust bag and 20% more use of bag for optimum bag usage and airflow
- Power Nozzle with Overload Protection reset, Bare Floor switch on handle with Variable Power Control
- Tools on-board include: (Floor brush, Dusting & Upholstery Brush, Crevice Tool, Pet Turbine Mini-brush) and Alumimum Telescopic Wand
- Measures: 12″ (L) x 8.75″ (W) x 21.5″ (H), 12.6 lbs, Ebony & Violet finish
Panasonic MC-CG937 “OptiFlow” Full Size Canister “Bag” Vacuum Cleaner with Power Nozzle, OptiFlow Bag Chamber w/Large Portable Bag Caddy and up to 100% bag usage, Powerful 12 Amp Motor, On/Off Bare Floor switch on handle with Variable Power Control, Motor Protection System, On/Off on handle, Tools on-board include: (Floor brush, Dusting & Upholstery Brush, Crevice Tool, Pet Turbine Mini-brush) and Alumimum Telescopic Wand, 24-Foot Power Cord with Automatic Cord Reel, Dual Active Edge Cleaning, Headlight, HEPA Filter, 4-position Carpet Height Adjustment, 360 Degree 6-Foot Swivel Hose, 14-inch Cleaning path, Replacement accessories: Replacement HEPA (MC-V194H), Replacement Belt (Type CB-6 or MC-V330B), MC-V295H or C-19 Replacement Bag, BONUS:
Now THIS is a vacuum!,
Second, emptying the plastic chamber left me gagging. I could see the dust stuck on the chamber. This couldn’t be good.
This time I decided to check Consumer Reports before buying. I was surprised that the top-rated vacuums were not the brands you would associate with vacuums (Hoover, Dirt Devil, Shark or even Dyson). Kenmore and this Panasonic got the top scores. I was especially looking for ratings on sucking power and pet hair — this Panasonic did well.
The Amazon.com ratings also led me to this vacuum.
At a little over $300 with free Amazon PRIME shipping, I consider it a bargain. I was prepared to pay much more.
Usually I can only get through a couple of rooms at a time, because the upright is so inefficient and needs to be emptied frequently.
Yesterday, I vacuumed the whole house (2,000 sq.ft) with ease.
I LOVE it. Adjustable power settings for carpet vs. floor (does a great job on tile floors — doesn’t spin the dirt back out).
Everything “swivels” so you’re not getting the hose twisted up.
Several times I rolled over something that made a scary noise and I thought “Oh heck. I’ve killed the new vacuum and it’s not even 24 hours old yet!” But no! The vacuum “swallowed” these chunks like a hungry hippo. Very durable thus far.
The canister rolls along nicely behind you. It’s lightweight. Head can slip right under cabinets, dressers, etc. — this without even pulling out the specialized accessories. Haven’t even tried those or the Air Turbine unit yet.
The edger picked up dirt really nicely, too. That has been a big problem with my uprights — they don’t get anywhere near the edge of wall and floor. Hard to go along every wall with wand.
This is a bagged vacuum. I had been using bagless uprights. For a woman with asthma and cats in the house, this really made cleaning much more pleasant. No sneezing or wheezing. I can tell already I’m going to need to keep a supply of bags in the house — an extra expense, but for the quality of cleaning, very worth it.
My one negative is not with the Panasonic MC-CG937 vacuum itself. It is that when I bought it, two products popped up as “people who bought this also bought…” This led me to purchase extra vacuum bags and exhaust HEP filters that both ended up being the WRONG MODELS/SIZES for this vacuum.
It would be helpful if the product description said which bags and filters go with it. Then I wouldn’t have to be returning the wrong ones.
So that you don’t make the same mistake I did, here are the correct replacement parts for Model MC-CG937:
HEPA Media Exhaust Filter: MC-V199H (V-194 had been recommended — that’s not correct. Way too small. Does not fit)
Dust Bag (C-19) MC-V295H (V150 had been recommended. Not what the product manual says)
Belt (Type CB3) MC-V370B
In summary, I highly recommend this vacuum.
The right vacuum makes such a huge difference in the cleaning process and how my house feels — lighter and fresher.
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|Comparing Two Panasonic Canister Vacuums . . . . .,
Since I have two Panasonic canister vacuums, this purple “OptiFlow” and the burgundy Panasonic MC-CG902 Full Size Bag Canister Vacuum Cleaner, I’m going to compare them here for anyone trying to decide between the two. (For the rest of the review, I’m going to just call the two canisters the purple one and the burgundy one.) The purple one is over $100 more right now than the burgundy one, so that’s not a small matter.
There are more similarities, too, than differences between the two, with the main difference apparently being the “optiflow” system. You will have to read about the “optiflow” system to see if you think it makes that much difference. Looking at the two canisters, there appears to be no difference. They both have the same two filters in the same locations. The bags that came with the two, however, are extremely different. The burgundy one came with the PANASONIC MC-V150M 3-Pack of Vacuum Bags, which look and feel like typical bags. The purple one came with the Panasonic MC-V295H 2-Pack Type C-19 Canister HEPA Vacuum Bag, which are the thickest bags I have ever seen. They almost seem like pillow type bags. These two vacuums can use the same bags, however, so you can choose what you want when the bags that came with the vacuum run out.(The Febreze Kenmore C Replacement Vacuum Bag, 3-Pack also fit the Panasonic canisters, if you like the scent of “spring & renewal” Febreze.) The purple one has a unique removable vacuum bag caddy, while the burgundy one does not. I’ve never seen that before, and I think it is a nice touch. You just lift out the caddy and take the bag to the trash, and then put the caddy back in.
The purple vacuum also has easier release buttons, so you can remove the handle easier than with the burgundy one, but not always. Sometimes it just doesn’t seem to release that quickly. The purple one has a telescopic wand, too, whereas the burgundy one does not. Hence, you can adjust the wand from up to six inches higher or six inches lower than the burgundy’s wand. The hoses on the two cleaners are the same length, and do make sure you CLICK in the hose when you first put together the vacuum you get. If you do not hear a click, you have not connected it properly and the vacuum will often not start, or the hose comes out. (It is not a design defect. It’s just some consumers do not put the hose in properly, and then complain the vacuum does not work.)
The attachments with the two vacuums are also a bit different. While both have the same exact floor brush, the crevice tool with the burgundy vacuum is longer, and the dusting brush is smaller. The burgundy has a fabric brush with bristles, however, whereas the purple one has a small non-bristle attachment snapped into the very nicely bristled dusting brush. The biggest difference between the two, though, is the air turbine attachment that the purple one has and the burgundy does not. On many vacuums, this is called the pet brush. It’s not called that on the purple one, and it works much better than any turbine attachment I’ve used before. It’s very powerful and cleans stairs very well. There is a suction control on the purple vacuum’s handle, too, to use with the attachments, including the turbine one. The burgundy vacuum does not have this suction control. Both vacuums have an overload protector that stops the power nozzle motor, in case you accidentally start sucking up something that is going to break your belt. You then clear out the problem item, and push the belt reset button that is on both vacuums.
Finally, one of the biggest differences is the power nozzle itself. They’re both the same width, but the one with the purple vacuum is more streamlined in the back and lighter. The wheels are smaller, too, than the ones on the burgundy vacuum, which makes it feel like it’s moving faster, but also makes it feel a bit wobbly. Not that the wobbly feeling is bad, it’s just the burgundy one has more of a solid weight feel about it. This solid weight is definitely a solid weight, too, which makes it a bad choice for anyone who does not want or cannot easily push a large, heavy power nozzle. It seems perfect, though, for someone who is heavy-handed when it come to vacuuming. (Think big guy!) Not that a female won’t be comfortable with it, but, as a petite…
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|Happy But a Few Issues,
I have had this for another week now and am happy with my purchase even with all the other things I said. I don’t think there is a better value for this price. I would give it 4.5 stars if that were an option.
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