Vacuums are one of those appliances you use several times a week – well, at least you probably try to, right? With so much use, they can easily break down. I know that in the eight years we’ve been married, my husband and I have gone through four vacuums. I’m not sure if this is the same for the average person or if we just have really, really bad luck with vacuums, but that’s the reality of it for us – four vacuums in eight years.
When we were recently offered the opportunity to review and giveaway a new Eureka AirSpeed ABS vacuum cleaner, I accepted knowing that many of you could probably use a new vacuum. Since we aren’t in need of a new vacuum at this time, I offered the review unit to my brother and his family to test it out. Here’s what they had to say about it:
- The weight is convenient since it allows for more flexibility to move around.
- It has more power than others and vacuums one area with just one sweep.
- The attachments work better than other vacuums since you can disable the main bottom portion and redirect all the suction power to the attachment.
- It is very easy to change the bag.
- They appreciated the fact that the instructions come in both English and Spanish.
A couple of more details about the Eureka AirSpeed ABS, as provided to me, include:
- The Eureka AirSpeed ABS combines AirSpeed Technology with features of a bagged vacuum.
- AirSpeed Technology uses two wide tubes with limited bends and turns, allowing more air to pass through the vacuum.
- The direct air path from floor to dust cup decreases the distance for dirt to travel, which increases the amount of airflow for powerful suction.
- Unlike other models in the AirSpeed line – all of which are bagless – AirSpeed ABS uses replaceable, disposable bags to capture dust and debris and completely contain dirt and allergens.
- The Eureka AirSpeed ABS retails for $129.88 and can be found exclusively at Walmart. (Note: I’m a Walmart Moms member, however this is not a Walmart-sponsored post.)
Overall, my brother and his family found the Eureka AirSpeed vacuum to be efficient and do its job. Now, one of you can test it out for yourselves, as we’re giving one of these vacuums away!

ModernMami™.com Reader Giveaway
We want you to get a new vacuum, so we’re giving away a Eureka AirSpeed ABS vacuum cleaner, as pictured above!
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Required entry: If you’d like to enter this contest for a Eureka AirSpeed ABS vacuum, simply leave a comment below sharing how often you typically replace your vacuum cleaner.
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All entries must be in by Friday, October 14, 2011 at 11:59 pm EST. You must be 18 or older and a U.S. resident. No purchase necessary. Remember to leave a separate comment for each entry. The winner will be chosen using Random.org and will be notified via email. (Please be sure to provide a valid email address with your entry.) Winner will have 48 hours to respond and claim prize, otherwise a new winner will be chosen.
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Disclosure: We received a Eureka AirSpeed vacuum in order to facilitate this review. No compensation received.





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@chrisdeglen Tweeted -
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Only when it breaks. Thanks.
I follow you on twitter, harvester5905
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I replace my old vacuum when it breaks or loses it suction. Mine now is 15 years old and on it’s last leg.
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We had our first vacuum for 7 years and our last one for 9 years.
I follow you on Twitter.
10/11 tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/harvester5905/status/123809762591768577
when it dies (and mines almost there, sounding way to crunchy)
need to replace every few years
We haven’t replaced our vacuum in the past 10 years.
I tweeted
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I’m following on twitter (@The_Sunshyn)
I wish I had a vacuum to replace!! My parents replace their vacuum all the time.
I just tweeted this contest.
Ours has been alive for about 5 years. now its dying. we keep fixing it but it keeps trying to kill itself. im afraid it will explode!
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I usually have to replace my vacuum cleaner once every 2 years. sandrayola@msn.com
I am following @modernmami on Twitter! @kbruson sandrayola@msn.com
Tweeted the giveaway! @kbruson sandrayola msn.com
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I’ve subscribed and confirmed my email ! sandrayola@msn.com
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I usually use it until it stops sucking dirt and starts blowing dirt.
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