July 27, 2011
Lots of cleaning tools
Strong low-pile and bare floor results
Not so strong on thick carpets
Some awkward design issues
Introduction
The Panasonic MC-UL915 Jetspin is a full-size upright vacuum with a variety of cleaning tools. Though it excels at pet hair cleanup and short pile carpet, this vac balks at cleaning high pile carpets. It also has a maddening dirt holder design that makes us reminisce about driving to the supermarket to buy packages of vacuum bags. Still, for such a relatively inexpensive vacuum it might be an ideal choice for an office, school or any other location with a mix of low pile carpet and bare floors.
Comparisons
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Design
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Cleaning Performance
The Panasonic MC-UL915 Jetspin did very well with hardwood floors and short pile carpets, though it performed markedly worse on deep pile carpets. Read More... |
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Usability
This bulky vac can be a bit unwieldy, especially on carpet. The wide variety of cleaning tools and “Quick Draw” hose make the Panasonic MC-UL915 Jetspin customizable for homes mostly covered in carpet, but a poorly designed dirt holder is a big drawback. Read More... |
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Noise & Efficiency
The Panasonic MC-UL915 Jetspin won’t wake the neighbors or run up your electric bill, but it’s slightly louder and more energy hungry than an average upright. Read More... |
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LG LuV200r Comparison
 We compare the MC-UL915 Jetspin to the LuV200R Pet Care. Read More... |
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Dyson DC28 Animal Comparison
 We compare the MC-UL915 Jetspin to the DC28 Animal. Read More... |
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Bissell 89Q9 Comparison
 We compare the MC-UL915 Jetspin to the 18Z6 Lift-Off. Read More... |
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Panasonic MC-UL915 Jetspin. Read More... |
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Specs & Ratings
See all the scores for the Panasonic MC-UL915 Jetspin. Read More... |
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