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Bissell ProHeat vs Big Green what’s the difference?

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We will discuss the difference between Bissell Big Green 86T3 and Bissell Proheat 25A3 carpet cleaners.

Bissell Big Green vs Proheat
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* Tank Design
The Big Green has dual tanks, one tank for clean water and one tank for dirty water, whereas the Proheat uses Tank-in-Tank design. There is a bladder inside the tank, the bladder is for storing clean water. And dirty water will be collected around the outside of the bladder. So, clean and dirty water are kept separate.

* Tank Capacity
The Big Green 86T3 has a larger tank than the Proheat.
The tank capacity are 1.75 gallons versus 0.75 gallons.

* Edge Brush
The ProHeat has edge brushes to help clean edges while the Big Green has no edge brushes.

* Built-in Heater
The Proheat has built-in heater that can heat hot tap water you put in up to 25 degrees hotter whereas the Big Green has no heater.

* Flow Indicator
The Big Green has a Flow Indicator that monitors the levels of water and detergent, lets you know when to add more water and detergent.
While the Proheat does not have the flow gauge.

* Bare Floor Tool Compatibility
The Proheat can use hard floor attachment and hard floor solutions to clean hard floors such as linoleum, vinyl, and tile floors. While the Big Green does not support hard floor attachment.

* Ready Tool Dial
The Proheat has a Ready Tools feature that allows you to choose between floor cleaning and cleaning with attachments by turning the dial.
While the Big Green does not have such ready tool dial.

* Cleaning Path Width
The Big Green has a cleaning path width of 10.5″ versus 11″ on the Proheat.

* Handle
The handle on the Big Green is adjustable, you can select the height best suited to you. And it is also foldable for storage, while the handle on the Proheat is NOT adjustable nor foldable.

* Hose Length
The hose length of the Big Green is 9 foot versus 7 foot on the Proheat.

* Warranty
The Big Green carries a 5 year limited warranty while the Proheat carries a 1 year limited warranty.

* Weight
The Big Green is about 15 pounds heavier than the Proheat.

* Price
The Big Green is much more expensive than the Proheat.

* Included Tools
The Big Green 86t3 comes with a 6″ Stair Tool while the Proheat includes a 3″ Stain Tool.

As for performance, the Big Green receives higher customer satisfaction rating.

If you own the Bissell Big Green / Bissell Proheat, please share your experience below to help people buy the right carpet cleaner machine, thanks.

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P.S.
Download manuals to learn more about these 2 bissell carpet cleaning equipment:
Proheat 25A3 Manual
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/A1EfiC6hEXS.pdf
Big Green 86T3 Manual
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/B1pw1kZd6GS.pdf

Bissell ProHeat vs ProHeat Pet what’s the difference?

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Both Bissell ProHeat 25A3 and ProHeat Pet 89108 carpet cleaners are equipped with a 6 Row DirtLifter PowerBrush system (one roller), its floating suspension self-adjusts to all carpet heights, there is no manual adjuster available. And both of them have a Built-in Heater and Tank-in-Tank design.
Below we will discuss the difference between them.

Bissell 89108 vs 25A3
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* Pet Tool
The ProHeat Pet comes with a Deep Reach Pet Tool for removing tough pet stains and odors from stairs, upholstery and other hard-to-reach places whereas the ProHeat does not include.

* Tank Capacity
The ProHeat Pet has a larger tank than the Proheat.
The tank capacity are 1.00 gallon versus 0.75 gallons.

* Clean Water and Solution Mixing
The ProHeat Pet has a separate solution tank from the water tank. The clean water and formula are kept separate before cleaning. When cleaning, the machine utilizes a SmartMix function which will mix right amount of formula with water automatically according to your setting – Heavy Traffic, Normal, or Water Rinse.
Whereas the ProHeat has no separate formula bottle. Instead, it is equipped with a measuring cup, built into the lid of the water tank, to help you add the proper amount of formula into clean water. So, if you want to clean carpet with formula and water, you have to mix them before cleaning.

* Edge Brush
The ProHeat has EdgeSweep brushes to help clean baseboards whereas the Proheat Pet does not have the edge brushes.

* Cleaning Path Width
The ProHeat Pet has a cleaning path with of 12-inch versus 11-inch on the ProHeat.

* Flow Gauge
The ProHeat Pet features Flow Gauge that monitors the solution and and clean water levers to let you know when to change the tanks.
Whereas the ProHeat does not have this flow indicator.

* Weight
The ProHeat weighs 25 lbs whereas the ProHeat Pet weighs 26 lbs.

If you know other difference between Bissell ProHeat Pet 89108 and ProHeat 25A3 carpet cleaners, please share below to help other buy the right one, thanks.

P.S.
Product Manuals PDF
Bissell ProHeat Pet 89108 Manual
http://www.bissell.com/assets/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=36534

Bissell ProHeat 25A3 Manual
http://www.bissell.com/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=16061

Bissell DeepClean Premier vs Proheat Pet what’s the difference?

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Bissell 89108 vs 47A2
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Both Bissell DeepClean Premier 47A2 and Bissell Proheat Pet 89108 are upright carpet cleaners, they cannot be used as a dry vacuum, they just extract the dirty water.
Below we will discuss some similar features and differences between these 2 Bissell carpet cleaning machines.

Similarities:
* Tank Design
Both of them have only one tank. But the clean water and dirty water are kept separate. So, what separates them?
It is the tank in tank design. Inside the tank, there is a bladder to hold the clean water while the collected dirty water stores outside the bladder.

* Bare Floor Cleaning Ability
Though they are designed for cleaning carpets, both of them allow you to attach a bare floor tool to the bottom for use on hard floor surfaces. The bare floor tools sold separately.

* 12 amps

Differences：

* Brush System
The DeepClean Premier uses 10 Row Dual DirtLifter PowerBrush whereas the Proheat Pet uses 6 Row DirtLifter PowerBrush.

* Heatwave Technology vs Built-in Heater
The DeepClean Premier features Heatwave Technology that helps maintain consistent water temperature while the machine is in use, the heat is generated by the machine motor, it does not have a heater.
Whereas the Proheat Pet has a built-in heater which allows you to turn it on/off, when turned on, it continuously heats hot tap water up to 25 degrees hotter and the water temperature will not hotter than 180 degrees.

* Tank Capacity
The DeepClean Premier equipped with a 25% larger tank than the Proheat Pet.
The tank capacity are 1.25 gallons versus 1.00 gallon.

* Floor / Tool Cleaning Option
The DeepClean Premier is designed with an automatic diverter. To clean with hose and tools, you just lock the machine upright.
Whereas the Proheat Pet has a dial knob that allows you to switch between the cleaning modes.

* Cleaning Water and Solution Mixing
The DeepClean Premier has no separate bottle for storing solution, you have to pour the solultion into the bladder which holds the clean water.
Whereas the Proheat Pet has a separate bottle for holding solution. The clean water and solution are kept separate before cleaning. The machine has a SmartMix feature, it automatically mixes right amount of solution with water according to your setting, there are 3 options you can select from – Heavy Traffic, Normal, or Water Rinse.

* Edge Brushes
The DeepClean Premier has EdgeSweep brushes to help clean along baseboards and edges whereas the Proheat Pet does not feature.

* Surround Suction
The DeepClean Premier has Surround Suction function that provides suction along the sides and front of the nozzle to help extract water and solution on the sides.

* Flow Indicator
The Proheat Pet has a Flow Indicator which is located on the machine base.
“It spins when the trigger is pressed to indicate that the machine is applying cleaning solution to the carpet and will stop spinning when the formula tank or bladder needs to be refilled, or when the trigger is release.”
“It does not spin when spraying through the attachment hose”
While the DeepClean Premier does not have this feature.

* Cord Length
The DeepClean Premier has a cord length of 22-foot versus 25-foot on the Proheat Pet.

* Warranty
The DeepClean Premier carries 3 year warranty versus 1 year warranty on the Proheat Pet.

* Price
The Proheat Pet is about $40 cheaper.
The DeepClean Premier is priced at $199.99 whereas the Proheat Pet is priced at $158.88 at bissell.com.

* Weight
The DeepClean Premier weighs 24 lbs while the Proheat Pet weighs 26 lbs.

If you know other similarities and differences between Bissell DeepClean Premier and Proheat Pet, please share below.

You can also learn more about them by reading the manuals:
DeepClean Premier Carpet Cleaner 47A2 manual download link from official site –
http://www.bissell.com/assets/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=27636
ProHeat Pet Carpet Cleaner 89108 manual download link from official site –
http://www.bissell.com/assets/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=36534

Bissell DeepClean Premier 47A2 vs DeepClean Premier Pet 17N4 Differences and Similarities

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Bissell 17N4 vs 47A2
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Bissell DeepClean Premier 47A2 and DeepClean Premier Pet 17N4 are very similar carpet cleaners, most of their features are the same, such as the dual rotating Powerbrushes design, 1.25 gallon 2-in-1 tank, Heatwave technology, and edge brushes. However, there are also some slight differences. According to Bissell, the Pet version 17N4 has some features that are designed specifically for pets, whereas the 47A2 does not have.
Below we will discuss the differences between these 2 Bissell carpet cleaning machine.

** Brush Row Amount

The is the main difference between DeepClean Premier and DeepClean Premier Pet. Both of them use dual powerbrush design, however, the 17N4 has 12 rows of brushes whereas the 47A2 has 10 rows.

** Included Accessories
The 47A2 comes with a 3-inch Tough Stain Tool and 8 oz. trial size of 2X Professional Carpet Cleaning Formula (for 1 to 2 uses)
Whereas the 17N4 include a 3-inch Tough Stain Tool, a Deep Reach Pet Tool and 8 oz. trial size of 2X Pet Stain & Odor Formula.

The Tough Stain Tool is for cleaning stairs, furniture and other hard to reach surfaces.
The Deep Reach Pet Tool is for faster removal of deep down pet stains on stairs, upholstery and other hard to reach places, it is compatible with all BISSELL carpet cleaning machines, and it is priced at $39.99 on bissell.com
The 2X Pet Stain & Odor Formula helps remove tough pet stains and pet odor.

** Pet Hair Collection Basket
The 17N4 has a pet hair collecting basket for catching pet hair as the dirty water passes whereas the DeepClean Premier 47A2 doesn’t have a pet hair basket.

** Price
The 17N4 is $30 more expensive than the 47A2.
On bissell.com, the 17N4 is priced at $229.99 while the 47A2 is priced at $199.99.

** Weight
The 17N4 weighs 24.4 lbs while the 47A2 weighs 24 lbs.

** Color Scheme
The 17N4 is in Silver B123 with Grasshopper accents while the 47A2 is in Sugar Cookie with Blackberry accents.

If you know other difference between Bissell DeepClean Premier and DeepClean Premier Pet carpet cleaners, please share below, thank you.

iRobot Roomba 980 vs 880 what’s the difference?

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iRobot just lanched the Roomba 980 on September 2015. This new Roomba model adds some new features, such as visual navination and resume cleaning, and also retains some old ones like 3 stage cleaing system.
Let’s compare Roomba 980 and 880 below to find the differences and similarities between them.

Roomba 880 vs 980
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Difference:

Cleaning Pattern
Before Roomba 980, all iRobot Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner models, including 880, use a random cleaning style, but now, the 980 utilized a systematic cleaning pattern.

Mapping and Navigation
The 980 adds a camera and new sensors that enable it to create a map of the cleaning enrionment and keep tracking its location. Whereas the 880 and other older Roomba models do not have these things.

Auto Recharge and Resume
The 980 is able to recharge itself automatically when it is short of battery power and resume cleaning where it has not cleaned. While the 880 does not have the resume cleaning feature.

Entire Level Cleaning
With the new mapping, visual navigation, auto recharge & resume features,the 980 can clean an entire level automatically. Whereas the 880 only supports multi-room cleaning (up to 3 rooms) with a 25 minute limit per room, when it runs out of battery, it does not resume cleaning.

Home App
The Roomba 980 has wi-fi connectivity. iRobot offers a Home App that allows you to control the 980 via your smart phone, it supports both Android and iOS.

Control Button
iRobot reduce the amount of control buttons on the 980, it now has only 3 buttons – Clean, Home, Spot. Some functions that were controlled via buttons on the Roomba 880, such as schedule cleaning, are now controlled by the Home App.

Battery
The 980 use Lithium ion battery to replace the Nickel Metal Hydride battery on the 880. The lithium ion has longer running time. According to iRobot, it runs up to 2 hours per charge. This depends on the flooring types.

Carpet Boost
The 980 features a Carpet Boost function that enables it to increase the cleaning power when it detects carpeted surfaces whereas the older models do not have this feature.

Performance
According to user reviews, there is almost no improvement, some even say that the 880 cleans better.

Price
The 980 is priced at $899.99 that is $200 more expensive than the Roomba 880.

Color
Color choice is just a personal preference, so, not an important one for a cleaning robot.
The Roomba 980 is in black with brown and grey while the 880 is in black with silver.

Weight
The 980 is a bit heavier, it weighs 8.7 lbs whereas the 880 weighs 8.4 lbs.

Similarities:
The 980 keeps many features on the 880 model like the round shape, Aero Force 3 stage cleaning system, 2 main brushless rotating extractors, 1 side brush, spot cleaning, dirt detection, dirt bin.

To learn more about the new Roomba 980, you can download the manual from iRobot official website.
Here is the link – http://www.irobotweb.com/~/media/Files/Support/Home/Roomba/900/manual.pdf?sc_lang=en

If you know other similarities and difference between Roomba 880 and 980, please share below. You can also discuss anything about Roomba 980 and 880 by leaving a comment.