Appliances / Cordless vacuums
BissellCordless vacuum
PowerClean 4173
Released August 2025.4Press releasebissell.com/en-ca/news/powerful-cleaning-power-without-the-premium-priceRead 15 October 2026Release datelined Grand Rapids, Mich., 5 August 2025 says the new PowerClean machine is available now at BISSELL.com and Amazon.com. Last checked 15 October 2026.
- Suction
- Not available
- Run time
- 40min
- Bin
- 0.4L
- Weight
- 3.31kg
41 of 65 fields known.
At a glance
Charge time
180min2Owner's manualbissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging says the machine will take up to 3 hours to charge, on the wall mount or on its own. Support article 8005 says about 3 hours. Stored as 180 min, the top of the claim.3Maker product pagesupport.bissell.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8005Read 15 October 2026Says charge for about 3 hours or until fully charged.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Details list Battery Charge Time 3 hours.
Lower than 81% of other cordless vacuums. Lower is better.
General
- Model numbers
- 4173, 4173B2Owner's manualbissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Cover says 4172, 4173 Series. Bissell's support page for this guide is titled PowerClean 4173B. 4172 is not stored.3Maker product pagesupport.bissell.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8005Read 15 October 2026PowerClean getting started article covers the 4173 Series, 4172 Series, 4194 Series, 4174, 4271 and 4187. The support product page for the same guide is titled PowerClean 4173B.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Item details list Model Number 4173.
- GTIN / EAN
- 0111202805936Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Item details list UPC 011120280593 for model 4173.
- Announced
- 5 August 20254Press releasebissell.com/en-ca/news/powerful-cleaning-power-without-the-premium-priceRead 15 October 2026Release date 5 August 2025.
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- $189.994Press releasebissell.com/en-ca/news/powerful-cleaning-power-without-the-premium-priceRead 15 October 2026Release says Priced at $189.99. The release names BISSELL.com and Amazon.com, so the price is in USD. Sales tax is not included. Retailers now list it at 199.99 USD, which is not used.5Press articlehomepagenews.com/home-housewares/bissell-powercleanRead 15 October 2026Article repeats the price of $189.99.
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Colours
- Not available
- Form factor
- Stick, converts to handheld2Owner's manualbissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Using Your Vacuum says it can be used as a stick vacuum, hand vacuum, or extended reach with a hand vacuum and wand.4Press releasebissell.com/en-ca/news/powerful-cleaning-power-without-the-premium-priceRead 15 October 2026Release says it converts from a stick vacuum to a handheld or high-reach wand.
Suction and power
- Suction power (claimed)
- Not available
- Max suction pressure (claimed)
- Not available
- Rated power
- 200W4Press releasebissell.com/en-ca/news/powerful-cleaning-power-without-the-premium-priceRead 15 October 2026Release says a 200W motor.
- Motor speed (claimed)
- Not available
- Power modes
- Eco, Medium, Turbo2Owner's manualbissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Using Your Vacuum says three modes. Eco for smaller light messes, Medium for most regular household messes and Turbo for heavy messes. It starts in Medium.3Maker product pagesupport.bissell.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8005Read 15 October 2026Lists Eco, Medium (default) and Turbo, with all three mode lights pulsing in Turbo.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Comparison chart lists Cleaning Modes Eco, Medium, Turbo.
- Automatic power adjustment
- No8Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/bissell-powerclean-4173-cordless-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists Auto Modes None, with no dirt detect, floor detect or edge detect. Three suction levels set with a plus and minus button.
- Dirt detection
- No8Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/bissell-powerclean-4173-cordless-reviewRead 15 October 2026Same row says no dirt detect.
- Noise level (claimed)
- Not available
Floor head and tools
- Floor heads included
- Motorized Foot2Owner's manualbissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Product Overview names J. Motorized Foot.
- Floor head light
- LED4Press releasebissell.com/en-ca/news/powerful-cleaning-power-without-the-premium-priceRead 15 October 2026Release says LED headlights on the foot of the vacuum.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Comparison chart lists Headlights LED.7Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists bright LEDs on the floor head.
- Stands on its own
- Yes4Press releasebissell.com/en-ca/news/powerful-cleaning-power-without-the-premium-priceRead 15 October 2026Release says it stands upright on its own while you clean, with no wall support needed.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Comparison chart lists Self Standing as yes. Bullet says self-standing, no leaning required.7Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review notes the uncommon ability to stand upright on its own.8Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/bissell-powerclean-4173-cordless-reviewRead 15 October 2026Design row lists self-standing. It is tippy on carpet.
Bin and filtration
- Dustbin capacity
- 0.4L6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Details list Capacity 0.5 liters. Vacuum Wars and Just A Dad Approved say 400 ml, and Bissell lists 0.4 L for its 4052 and 4039 siblings. The 0.4 L figure is stored.7Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says the 400 ml dustbin is well below the cordless average of 746 ml.8Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/bissell-powerclean-4173-cordless-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists about 400 ml.
- Filter
- HEPA4Press releasebissell.com/en-ca/news/powerful-cleaning-power-without-the-premium-priceRead 15 October 2026Release says a HEPA Sealed Allergen System.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Details list Filter Type HEPA Filter.
- Sealed filtration
- Not available
- Particle capture (claimed)
- 99.97%6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Description says the HEPA Sealed Allergen System captures 99.97% of dust and dander. Footnote says tested per ASTM F1977 based on particles 0.3 microns.
- Smallest captured particle (claimed)
- 0.3µm6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Same footnote, particles 0.3 microns.
- Washable filter
- Yes2Owner's manualbissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Cleaning and Replacing the Filters says to rinse the pre-motor filter under warm water and dry it for 24 hours. The post-motor filter is wiped with a cloth and replaced every 3 months.8Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/bissell-powerclean-4173-cordless-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says foam filters are washed in water and dried, and a HEPA filter behind them is replaced, not washed.
Battery and run time
- Battery voltage
- 25.2V6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Power section lists Voltage 25.2 volts. No capacity is stated.
- Battery capacity
- Not available
- Removable battery
- Yes2Owner's manualbissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging says to press and hold the battery release button and pull the battery out of the vacuum, to charge it apart.3Maker product pagesupport.bissell.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8005Read 15 October 2026Says to press and hold the battery release buttons and pull the battery upward.7Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists a removable battery.
- Run time (claimed)
Power level Mode Tool Run time (min) Lowest Eco Not available 40 Middle Medium Motorized floor head 20 Highest Turbo Motorized floor head 12 Source2Owner's manualbissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Using Your Vacuum lists Eco up to 40 mins, Medium up to 20 mins and Turbo up to 12 mins. It names no tool. Bissell's support article 8005 says Eco is up to 40 minutes with the foot attached, Medium up to 20 and Turbo up to 12 with the foot attached, and 50 minutes in Eco with the hand vac only. The Amazon listing says the 40 minutes is with the hand vac in eco mode and Turbo up to 13 minutes. Bissell's own pages disagree on the Eco tool, so the Eco row has no tool. The 50 minute hand vac figure is in one support article only and is not stored. Turbo is stored as 12 from the guide, which wins over the 13 on the Amazon listing. Medium and Turbo use the foot-attached reading of article 8005.3Maker product pagesupport.bissell.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8005Read 15 October 2026Eco up to 40 minutes with foot attached on a full charge, and 50 minutes with hand vac only in Eco. Medium up to 20 minutes and Turbo up to 12 minutes, both with foot attached.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Bullet says up to 40 minutes in low mode and 13 minutes in turbo mode, and footnote 3 says the 40 minutes uses the hand vac in eco mode. Comparison chart lists Run Time Up to 40 Minutes.- Max run time (claimed)
- 40min
- Run time at highest power (claimed)
- 12min
- Full charge time (claimed)
- 180min2Owner's manualbissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging says the machine will take up to 3 hours to charge, on the wall mount or on its own. Support article 8005 says about 3 hours. Stored as 180 min, the top of the claim.3Maker product pagesupport.bissell.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8005Read 15 October 2026Says charge for about 3 hours or until fully charged.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Details list Battery Charge Time 3 hours.
Dock
- Auto-empty dock
- No2Owner's manualbissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide describes a wall mount that charges the vacuum and no emptying dock. The dirt tank is emptied by hand.8Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/bissell-powerclean-4173-cordless-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists Auto-Empty Dock No.
- Dock dust container
- Not available
- Dock dust capacity
- Not available
- Days between dock emptying (claimed)
- Not available
Display and app
- Display
- LED indicators2Owner's manualbissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide describes battery indicator lights and mode lights, including a middle LED of the power mode lights. It describes no screen.8Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/bissell-powerclean-4173-cordless-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists Display None, with a battery status indicator on the body. Mode indicator lights show the mode. No screen, so stored as indicators.
- Wi-Fi
- Not available
- Companion app
- Not available
Measured
- Airflow at the wand (measured)
- Not available
- Sealed suction (measured)
- Not available
- Suction at the floor head (measured)
- Not available
- Embedded sand pickup on carpet (measured)
- 100%7Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says the PowerClean 4173 achieved a perfect 100% in the carpet deep clean test, against a cordless average of 93%. Sand recovered from medium-pile carpet under max power. Review last updated 1 October 2026.
- Run time at highest power (measured)
- 13min7Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says on max power with the floor head attached it ran roughly 13 minutes, against an average of 13.5. The stored 13 is rounded, as the review gives no decimal. On low power it ran 40 minutes.
- Noise at highest power (measured)
- 74dB7Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says 74 decibels at max power, against an average of 77. Distance and weighting are not stated.
- Handle weight (measured)
- 1,880g(4.1 lb)7Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says a handle weight of 1,880 grams, against an average of 1,512 grams.
Dimensions and weight
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Dimensions
- Width269.24Height1,158.24Depth195.58mm(10.6 × 45.6 × 7.7 in)6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Item Dimensions L x W x H 7.7 x 10.6 x 45.6 inches, converted exactly to mm as depth 195.58, width 269.24 and height 1158.24. The page does not say what the figures cover. They fit an upright stick. The same figures are on the Amazon listing for the 4052 FurFinder.
- Weight
- 3.31kg(7.3 lb)6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Brand comparison chart on the page lists 7.3 lbs for the PowerClean column, which is 3.31 kg. The configuration is not stated. Item Weight in the details says 7.1 pounds (3.22 kg), and Vacuum Wars also says 7.1 pounds. The maker's chart figure is stored.7Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says it weighs 7.1 pounds. The maker's chart says 7.3 lbs and is stored.
- Handheld weight
- Not available
- Dimensions in the dock
- Not available
- Weight with dock
- Not available
Certifications
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- Other certifications
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- Extension Wand, Motorized Foot, Upholstery Tool, Battery and Charger, Wall Mount8Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/bissell-powerclean-4173-cordless-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says you get the vacuum, the powered cleaning head, the wand, a crevice tool, an upholstery tool, a six-foot charging cable and a wall mounting bracket with screws. The crevice tool is built into the hand vacuum, so it is not listed apart. Bissell's guide names the parts.
Links
- Product page
- www.bissell.com/en-us/product/powerclean-cordless-stick-vacuum-4173.html1Maker product pagebissell.com/en-us/product/powerclean-cordless-stick-vacuum-4173.htmlRead 15 October 2026Bissell's US product page for the 4173. It returned HTTP 403 to automated requests, so no value is taken from its text. Search results list it as PowerClean Cordless Stick Vacuum 4173.
- Spec sheet
- Not available
- Manual
- bissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdf2Owner's manualbissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Bissell's 4172, 4173 Series user guide, English and French, 11 pages, served from Bissell's support site (answer 8044). It carries BISSELL.ca page footers, so it is the Canadian edition. A separate US guide on ManualsLib covers the 4173, 4194 and 4342 series and says up to 2 hours to charge, which Bissell's support site and this guide do not.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 5years2Owner's manualbissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Warranty page says Limited 5-year warranty. Canadian guide.
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Sources
We read 8 sources for this cordless vacuum. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagebissell.com/en-us/product/powerclean-cordless-stick-vacuum-4173.html
- Maker product pagesupport.bissell.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8005
- Press articlehomepagenews.com/home-housewares/bissell-powerclean
- Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SB
- Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-review
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