Bissell 2156A Zing Canister Bagless Vacuum

For its size, mostly yes. The 2156A pulls well on hard floors, stairs and couches, but a few find it weak, especially on carpet. On the other side, it can be strong enough to tug at area rugs. Use the switch to change between carpet and hard floor cleaning.

Often, yes. Thin plastic and wand sections that pull apart mid-clean are a common complaint with the 2156A. Some units fit snugly with no trouble, but many don't. Push each joint fully home before you start, and expect to reseat them now and then during a long clean.

Not heavy at all. At 7.5 lb with an integrated carrying handle, the Zing 2156A is easy to carry room to room and up a flight of stairs. Swivel steering helps it follow you across the floor, so most of the time you're only lifting it on the stairs.

Not well. The 2156A's floor head has no spinning brushroll, and on carpet and rugs it often struggles. It works better as a second vacuum for hard floors, stairs and quick cleanups, and less well as the main machine in a carpeted home.

Stairs, baseboards, corners and couches. The 2156A's hose and small tools make those tight spots quick to reach without dragging a big machine around. Pet hair on couches, stairs and bare floors usually comes up too, though carpet is the exception.

It varies widely. Some Zing 2156A units keep going for years, while others have plastic parts snap within weeks of use. Given the thin plastic, it suits light, regular cleaning more than heavy daily duty. Check the wand and hose joints when it arrives.

Yes to both. It has a 2-liter dirt cup that empties from the bottom, and Bissell says the dirt cup filters and the post-motor filter are washable and reusable.