Bissell Symphony Reviews
The Bissell Symphony is an all-in-one household appliance that allows you to save time, money, and effort by vacuuming and steam mopping at the same time, while avoiding harsh chemicals.
About Bissell Symphony
According to the company’s website, the Bissell Symphony’s specially constructed foot allows it to vacuum and steam mop at the same time, and to provide you with “superior hard floor cleaning in one easy step.” In addition, the Bissell Symphony is even capable of cleaning your carpets after removal of the Easy Release Mop Pad Tray.
The Symphony is manufactured by Bissell Homecare, Inc. based out of Walker, MI, which has been in business for nearly 140 years. The company holds a C- rating with the Better Business Bureau, based on 90 closed complaints, most of which appear to relate to defective products, warranty issues, and poor customer service. Regarding the Bissell Symphony specifically, online reviews appear to be overwhelmingly positive, though some common complaints include poor vacuum performance, and that a slight learning curve is involved to become proficient with the machine.
How the Bissell Symphony Works
The Bissell Symphony is claimed to be an “all-in-one vacuum and steam mop” that provides you with a faster, more convenient way to “keep your floors barefoot clean.” The device is “ready to go in as little as 30 seconds,” and works using only water to clean and sanitize, which can help to avoid the use of harsh chemicals. When you’re ready to move on to carpet, the company claims you simply need to remove the Easy Release Mop Pad Tray.
Each Bissell Symphony includes the following:
- The Bissell Symphony hard floor cleaner
- Two (1 soft, 1 scrubby) Microfiber Mop Pads
- Water cup
The Bissell Symphony’s Easy Touch Digital Controls give you three ways to clean: cyclonic vacuum, high steam, and low steam. Additional features include a five-way adjustable handle, Dry Tank Technology that keeps your dirt retention tank clean and dry, and Easy Release Mop Pad Tray.
Bissell Symphony Pricing
While the Bissell Symphony is also available from Walmart and HSN, if purchased directly through the manufacturer, it’s priced at four payments of $49.95, or one single payment of $199.80, plus S&H. Also, you’ll receive three free bonuses with your order:
- 2 Microfiber Mop Pads with Microban antimicrobial protection.
- BISSELL Steam Shot™ Hard Surface Cleaner.
In addition, you’ll have the option of adding two upgrades at checkout:
- Performance Upgrade – Includes water filter and vacuum filter for an additional $5 per payment (total of $20).
- Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Hand Vacuum – An additional one-time payment of $39.96.
All Bissell Symphony Vacuum and Steam Mops come with a 60-day risk-free guarantee, less shipping and handling charges. Keep in mind that you’ll also be responsible for S&H back to the manufacturer, which could be relatively expensive, considering that it’s measurements are 46.5 x 11.0 x 9.0, and that it weighs 7 pounds. On top of this, the appliance also comes with a three-year limited warranty against defects in workmanship.
If you need to process a return, simply call Bissell Customer Service at 800-237-7691 or via an online contact form.
Pros:
- Claims to be the only household appliance that allows you to vacuum and steam mop at the same time.
- Claims to kill harmful bacteria.
- Made by Bissell, a company that has been in business for nearly 140 years.
- 60-refund policy and three-year warranty.
Cons:
- Some common complaints include poor vacuum performance, and that a slight learning curve is involved to become proficient with the machine.
Bottom Line:
Even though the Bissell Symphony appears to have an overwhelmingly positive online reputation, keep in mind that the most common complaints include poor vacuum performance, and that a slight learning curve is involved to become proficient with the machine.
Furthermore, while you may be able surface clean relatively quickly, in order to deep clean bacteria and other contaminants such as E. coli and salmonella, you’ll need to leave the steam mop in place for 15-20 seconds. And with a cleaning pad that only measures 11 inches, it may take you a while to deep clean all of your hard surface flooring.
Finally, the Bissell Symphony should only be used on sealed surfaces. This means that it should not be used on older wood floors that haven’t be recently refinished, or on bare, porous tile surfaces.
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17 out 41 people found this review helpful
Don't buy it!
It's a SCAM. I used it once and it put permanent scratches on hard wood floors.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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53 out 53 people found this review helpful
This is a scam, don't buy
As most are saying, this symphony is made to last for three months just enough to finish the warranty. The first two months it runs great and then it is a piece of junk... As a vacuum it doesn't pick up a thing and then as a steamer, it will start getting bad after 4 months.
My 13 year old saved all year to buy this for her mom and they scammed her and me although I have warned my baby not to buy it...
Please don't make my mistake, they are lying to you and they will never return it if one day passes after three months. Contact me if you don't believe this and I will send you videos.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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33 out 33 people found this review helpful
stopped steaming at exactly 3 months
I'm so disappointed. I thought this would be a great product. I used the Symphony about 12 times in the 3 months I've had it and the steam function no longer works. I sent an email to customer service and they sent me a checklist to run through & the number for customer service if the checklist did not correct the problem. Well it didn't! I called customer service & they made me run through the exact checklist again. It's still not working, no clicking, no steam. They wanted to send me a new filter (my unit has a dummy filter that is working just fine. water runs thought it) & wait the 5-7 days for it to be delivered before they will address anything else. Ridiculous!
I told them I was going to file a dispute with my credit card company. That got some attention. Now they want me to cut the cord off the machine & mail them the cord, once they receive the cord they will send me a new machine. I guess I'll be waiting another 2-3 weeks to get the new machine. I unfortunately did recommend this product to a friend, who bought it. Now I'm so sorry I did...
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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22 out 22 people found this review helpful
3 months and now lost steam!
So disappointed as well. I bragged about it. Today the steam just stopped. I was using it everyday. I am going to utilize all the tactics shared on this review site and get a refund or new machine.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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22 out 24 people found this review helpful
Do not buy this machine!
I have had this machine for less than 3 months and I know that when I purchased this item it came with a 90 day warranty but miraculously after 2 months the steam stopped working and I called customer service they refuse to refund my money-back and told me that it was a 60 day warranty. I went over everything with the representative before I purchased it and he assured me of the 90 day money-back warranty. They want me to cut the cord and send it in and once they received the cord they will replace the unit. I preferred a refund and then purchase it from a local retailer like (WALMART) who stands by their products! If anyone have the commercial where it says 90 day warranty please send it to me or point me to the site where I can locate it? Thank you and I hope this review was helpful.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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15 out 17 people found this review helpful
Customer Dis-service.
I ordered the Symphony and accessories as well as a handheld vacuum which were a housewarming gift for my daughter. The items never arrived. The company refuses to resend or refund in time for the party. The agent and supervisor had such thick accents as to be very difficult to understand, but they are able to repeat "forward to corporate" about 20 times (which helps no one). Avoid this product and these people unless you enjoy aggravation.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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19 out 19 people found this review helpful
Yep, broke down after 4 months. Definitely avoid this
Like so many people here, the unit stopped working on me after four months. This is clearly a faulty product. $200 gone and if this isn't a scam then I don't know what to call it.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Do not waste your hard earned money on it!
Bissell Symphony quit working after about 8 uses!
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Worst Customer Service
I bought this through an infomercial. I asked if it works on laminated floors and was assured it would. I received product and in the instructions it states that it is not recommended for non-sealed floors (laminated). I sent it back immediately. Two weeks pass and no communication. Three weeks later instead of giving me a credit, my account that I originally charged it on, started to dwindle. $233.00, then two days later another $266 withdrawn! I called and the heavy accented Chinese lady was not helping me at all. So I ask for a Supervisor. Nope, the Chinese lady is back telling me to prove it with bank statement! Really? I am out $266 until they open the office on Monday. Idon't recommend buying this product online.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Bought a Symphony 6 months ago, quit working, out $160.
I would not recommend this to anyone. I've had it for 6 months, paid 160.00 for it and now the steam part doesn't work any more. What a piece of...
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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5 out 5 people found this review helpful
Steamer failed after 5 months
Steamer failed after 5 months. I only used distilled water. Out $200.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
