Best 2017 Vacuums for Maintenance requirements

#1 NaceCare Henry HVR160 Compact Vacuum
4.7
3 reviews

Maintenance was considered easy, with simple bag/filter access, few finicky parts, and straightforward blockage disassembly.

Pros: Low-profile design, Overall durability/longevity

Cons: Bag-full indicator, Cordless convenience

#2 Kenmore Elite Canister Vacuum
4.5
5 reviews

Maintenance is generally straightforward, though it includes normal bag, filter, and brush-roll upkeep.

Pros: Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors), Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake

Cons: Comparative performance, Odor control

#3 DeWalt DCV517B 20V Max Cordless Portable Vacuum
4.5
3 reviews

Maintenance feedback was favorable, with easy cleaning, washable filter benefits, and simple reassembly after emptying.

Pros: Overall durability/longevity, Storage footprint and upright-stand stability

Cons: Battery and Charging, Suitability for heavy-duty use

#4 Bissell Featherweight Stick Vacuum
4.0
5 reviews

Maintenance is mixed: several owners describe quick cleaning, while lab-style reviews criticize dirty filters and harder bin cleanup.

Pros: Controls and UI, Support and Reliability

Cons: Filtration / Dust Containment, Low-profile design

#5 Bissell Zing Canister Bagless Vacuum
3.7
7 reviews

Maintenance was generally simple and low-cost, but reviews flagged filter cleaning, drying time, and accessory or bag upgrades as extra work.

Pros: Kid-friendliness, Controls and UI

Cons: Onboard tool storage, Filtration / Dust Containment

#6 Black+Decker 20V Pivot Vac Cordless Handheld Vacuum
3.6
4 reviews

Maintenance was considered straightforward by some reviewers, but frequent filter cleaning and consumable filter costs remained repeated caveats.

Pros: Assembly and Setup, Kid-friendliness

Cons: Airflow blowback, Filtration / Dust Containment

#7 Miele Blizzard CX1 Bagless Canister Vacuum
3.5
7 reviews

Maintenance is split: ComfortClean and washable parts help, but filter service and hair-clogged heads can be burdensome.

Pros: Self-cleaning cycle, Hair Pickup — Hard Floors

Cons: Stair Cleaning, Clogging and debris prevention

#8 Eureka Blaze 3-in-1 Stick Vacuum
3.5
3 reviews

Maintenance is manageable but recurring; reviewers mention cleaning, rinsing, drying, and periodically changing or clearing filters.

Pros: Packaging quality, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

Cons: Carpet — High-Pile Pickup, Headlight and LED lights