Bissell PowerLifter Pet
Vacuum Cleaners

PowerLifter Pet

Bissell

Released Jan 1, 2016 · Analysis updated Nov 5, 2026

This upright vacuum features HEPA filtration and adjustable height settings to effectively remove pet hair and debris from carpets and hard floors. The Bissell PowerLifter Pet scores 75/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the vacuum cleaners category. Coverage includes reviews from Katzenworld, Goodhousekeeping, and Consumer Reports.

Critic Score

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75

based on 3 expert reviews

KatzenworldGoodhousekeepingConsumer Reports

Low confidence · only 3 reviews

General agreement: our scores range from 68 (Consumer Reports) to 82 (Katzenworld). Consumer Reports tends to score critically across our dataset.

Average of 3 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

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Pros

  • Effective pet hair removal(4)
  • Adjustable carpet height(2)

Cons

  • Difficult to use(3)
  • Limited features(2)
  • Bulky design(2)
  • Poor cleaning performance(2)

3 Publication Reviews

82
Independent publication01/2016

AI summary of this review

The Bissell PowerLifter Pet is a highly effective upright vacuum that excels at removing various types of pet debris from both floors and furniture using a versatile set of attachments.

Score estimated from the review text

75
Independent publication07/2016

AI summary of this review

The Bissell PowerLifter Pet is a capable vacuum for pet hair and dust, though it is hampered by loud noise, a cumbersome canister, and some ergonomic design flaws.

Publisher score: 75/100

68
Major publication01/2026

AI summary of this review

The Bissell PowerLifter Pet 1309 excels at removing pet hair and cleaning hard floors but struggles with deep-cleaning embedded dirt in carpets.

Score estimated from the review text