Bissell Proheat 2x Select Review

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Is your carpet covered in stains? You could spend hundreds of dollars to get it professionally cleaned, or you could invest that money once and have a machine that is going to clean your carpets whenever you want. One machine that is out there to deep clean your rugs and carpet is the Bissell 9400 Proheat 2x Select.

Retailing at under $300, this machine is different from other deep cleaners out there in that it will actually heat the hot water you put in the tank an extra 25 degrees, which will get your carpet even cleaner and help to sanitize the area. Hotter water makes cleaning your carpets even easier and faster.

Bissell 9400 Proheat 2x At A Glance

• Model: 9400
• Cleaning Head: 12 inch cleaning path with 12 rows of bristles
• Power: 12 Amps
• Dimensions: 19 x 13 x 44 inches
• Warranty: 1-year limited warranty
• Accessories: TurboBrush tool, spraying crevice tool, bare floor tool and stairs tool

Is the Bissell Proheat 2x Select a good cleaner to buy? Well, it really depends on who you ask. It seems like there are two types of people: those who love it and those who hate it. Those who love it say that this machine works just as well as the machines that you can rent from your supermarket, more convenient than getting someone to clean your rugs for you and is going to save you a ton of money.

One of the big drawing points on this machine is that if you use it, you won’t void your rugs warranty. This is different from the vast majority of cleaners out there and something you may want to consider if you have newer carpets.

The other group of people say that you should save your money and get a machine that works. They claim that the Bissell Proheat 2X Select is not reliable, and is going to break down before you can recoup the initial investment.

Real Reviews

You can see these two different groups if you look on Amazon’s website, and take a look at the customer reviews. There have been nearly 200 reviews, and while the average score is four stars, there are a lot of reviews that are less than positive (19 one star ratings).

Here are a few reviews that are going to convince you that this is a great machine.

“I am quite amazed at the results that this cleaner provided. We had high – traffic areas that were, I thought, here to stay! They are history!”

“This thing really goes to work!”

“This thing will pay for itself after one more run. It also was easy on cleaning solution too. If you are looking for a great carpet cleaner for the money, this is the way to go!”

But if you investigate more, you are going to find a lot of reviews like the following

“After returning my second unit, I am giving up on Bissell…”

“After taking it to the local service center, I was told that the detergent crystallizes over the heating unit and blocks the spray. According to them, this specific issue it is not covered under warranty.”

“After two failed attempts, I have given up and ordered a Hoover instead.”

The Verdict

Is the Bissell Proheat 2x Select recommended? The answer is no, unless you want to take the chance. With the number of carpet cleaners out there, why risk it on a machine that isn’t going to be 100% reliable?

Plus, with such a wimpy warranty, you aren’t going to get much help if you do have problems once you do buy it.

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