Black & Decker CHV1500 15.6 Volt HEPA Cyclonic DustBuster

Customer Reviews

It not only sucks, it sucks up almost everything in it's way!

2008-06-08
This is a great hand vac. We use it to clean up the crumbs after the 2 year old and to vacuum out cracker crumbs out of the car. My 5 year old has a great time sucking up cheerios and whatever else his sister tracks around. And yes, the air blowing out the bottom can blow things all over but a 5 year old was able to figure out how to overcome that the first time he used it. It holds a charge long enough to vacuum out a crumb encrusted 4 door sedan. We use it to vacuum the stairs too so we don't have to haul the full size vacuum along the stairs. The 5 year old hasn't even figured out that he is doing chores around the house. I would never be able to keep my house clean with out my Dust Buster and my Swiffer.

GREAT little vacuum!

2008-06-04
I was sooooooooooooooo sick of being on my hands and knees picking cheerios up off the floor after my son ate because I didn't feel like dragging the big vacuum out. Now this is plugged in right by his chair and very, very helpful. I have also been using it on my stairs, in my bathrooms, in my vehicle, etcetera. It's one powerful little machine! I bought a lesser one initially and it was TERRIBLE. This one is like a full sized vacuum in a little body! I highly recommend it. Battery life is fine for me because I don't use it for huge jobs. It's always charged and ready to go. I clean the cup/filter out when it's about half full and I have not had any issues with the vacuum clogging up or working less. The only thing is that there is nowhere to put the little brush attachment, and I have already misplaced it once or twice. Also, the replacement filters and such are too expensive after what I initially paid for this. For those two reasons, I lessened it a star. Overall, good vacuum.

Great product!

2008-06-03
I want you to know that I LOVE my new Black & Decker Dustbuster! It's great and I am very happy with it. Thank You Amazon!

Awesome sucker!

2008-06-03
I love how much this dustbuster can pick up. It is a little noisy, but it sucks stuff up really well! Filters don't need to be changed too often. I have yet to change mine and I bought it month's ago. You can take both filters out and shake 'em out and keep using it for a while. Of course, this probably depends on what you are picking up. I mainly use mine on kitty litter, crumbs, etc.

Best DustBuster I've Ever Owned

2008-06-02
I've had several DustBusters and this one is, hands down, the best. Used mostly in the kitchen, around the wood stove, in the shop, and cars my DustBusters are put thru the paces. With a Golden Retriever there is lots of hair. Like most kitchens ours is a busy place with everything from mud and grass tracked in plus flour, crumbs, and other kitchen stuff on the floor. This DustBuster has more power than any previous model. Its filtration seems much improved and few ashes/dust come thru the exhaust. I also like the direction of the exhaust air better than the older model that would sometimes stir up nearby dust. One other plus is the easy way it hangs easily in the charger--the old one snapped in and didn't always seat right for recharging. So far battery life is more than adequate. Haven't had this one long enough to judge how many times the battery can be recharged and if battery life diminishes with use.

Worked GREAT

2008-07-18
My husband purchased this DustBuster for quick clean-ups in the van. How is it that mini-vans can get so messy so quickly? It worked beautifully from the carpet to our son's booster seat.

In fact, our son LOVED to use it when there were crumbs on the floor from eating snacks in the living room (sometimes I think that he dropped crumbs just so he could use it!).

The suction on this DustBuster was impressive. I have had several before this one and their suction level was far less than that of this Dust Buster.

The battery life is also worth mentioning. The battery remained strong for the cleaning of the mini-van. The DustBuster's charging unit can be mounted on the wall or placed on a flat surface.

This DustBuster really does deserve a 5-star rating but ours stopped working after about 4 months. I think that we just got a defective unit. Those things happen sometimes and I'll follow-up with Black & Decker soon.

Very pleased

2008-07-06
Although the instructions don't say it, in order for this vac to keep a good charge, all you have to do is let the batteries run all the way down then fully recharge once in a while and you are good to go. I've had mine now for about a year and I've had to drain the batteries about 3 times and it's still going strong. I use it about 3-4 times a week for regular hardwood floor cat hair and dust removal around the house. I'd buy another in a heartbeat.

Buy this if you want to throw away lots of plastic after 2 1/2 yrs

2008-06-18
I bought this product from Amazon ($49.99 plus S+H) in October 2005, so the product held up well for two and a half years. Recently the battery failed to charge properly and the dustbuster was unable to charge at all.

I spoke to the Black and Decker customer service and they informed me that the warrantee was good for only two years and the battery was not expected to last further than that. I asked what an environmentally conscious customer could do to recycle the dustbuster and battery and they said to just throw it away. I asked if there was a way to change the battery only and they said the cost of the battery (including shipping) was around $40 so I'm better off getting a new dustbuster altogether.

Another disadvantage to the product was that the filters need to be changed ($6-$10) every few months.

Very practical addition to our household

2008-06-17
We got this as a wedding gift 2 years ago, and it's proven to be a very practical and useful addition to our household. I've had rechargeable small vacuums before, but none of them have been as powerful as this one. We use it to clean up after home haircuts, after eating snacks while watching a DVD, and - of course - it's the perfect (cordless!) tool for a quick vacuum of the car. It also comes with a useful attachment for cleaning between and behind the cushions of our LR furniture. Because it's hand-held, it's also very useful vacuuming around the computer and peripherals. The charge is effective for up to 15 minutes. All in all, this is a practical, well-designed hand-held vacuum that makes cleaning those small daily messes that much easier.

CVH1500

2008-06-13
Battery last as long as any mess I have cleaned
up! Product ahs great suction power!