Our verdict: The Bissell PowerClean FurGuard 280W Self-Standing Cordless Vacuum 4039 ranks 4th of the 10 cordless vacuums we compare, with 8.4 out of 10.
The Bissell PowerClean FurGuard 4039 is a 280W cordless stick vacuum that stands up on its own and uses a self-cleaning brush roll for pet and long hair. It suits pet households with mostly hard floors and small to mid-size homes.
Sealed HEPA filtration, a wall mount and a FurFinder upholstery tool
Stands upright without a dock
Keep in mind
The 0.4-liter dirt cup needs emptying often
Around 7.3 pounds, heavy for stairs
Runtime drops sharply on the strongest setting
Why the Bissell PowerClean FurGuard 280W scores 8.4
Each bar shows where it places among the 10 cordless vacuums in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
How happy owners are5th of 10
How many rated it5th of 10
How new it is6th of 10
Why it sits behind the Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
The Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner (8.5) beats the Bissell PowerClean FurGuard 280W Self-Standing Cordless Vacuum 4039 (8.4) because it leaves owners a little happier. The Bissell PowerClean FurGuard 280W Self-Standing Cordless Vacuum 4039 is the newer design, but not by enough to close the gap.
About the Bissell PowerClean FurGuard 280W
The 4039 is a cordless stick with a 280W motor and a removable battery. It converts to a handheld by detaching the main unit from the wand. The head carries a FurGuard brush roll that is belt-driven and rated for hair up to 16 inches long. It combs hair off the roll as it spins, so you cut less of it away by hand. Removing the roll for deeper cleaning takes a tool.
It stands upright without a dock and also lays flat. Reviewers who handled it describe the standing position as a little tippy. A wall-mount dock comes in the box for charging and storage.
Suction has three manual settings, low, medium and high, shown by indicator lights, plus a Turbo mode. There is no floor or dirt sensing, so you choose the level yourself. Filtration is sealed, with a foam filter and a HEPA filter with carbon odor control. Both filters are washable. The dust cup is bagless and holds about 0.4 liters. It empties in one piece.
The box holds the vacuum, the power head, a FurFinder powered upholstery tool with LED headlights, a crevice tool, the battery, the wall-mount dock and a charging cable. One reviewer warns that some Bissell versions drop the comb or the extra tools, so check the listing for the 4039 name and its accessory list.
What owners report about the Bissell PowerClean FurGuard 280W
We found little owner feedback we could confirm for this exact model, since most retailer review pages would not load and others cover a different Bissell code. What we did find points one way on pet hair: the brush roll is described as clearing hair from hard floors well, and the headlights on the upholstery tool show fine dust and hair that is easy to miss.
The complaints are consistent with the specs. The 0.4-liter cup fills quickly on a large job, the brush roll needs a tool to remove, and at 7.3 pounds it feels heavy to carry upstairs. Runtime is the other weak point. The 50-minute figure applies to low suction, and the Turbo figure is far shorter. One reported unit lost its battery charge within minutes of unboxing, but that is a single account and not a pattern. Long-term durability is not covered by anything we could open.
Who the Bissell PowerClean FurGuard 280W suits
The 4039 fits a home with shedding dogs or cats and mostly hard floors or low rugs. Standing storage, the wall dock and a brush that clears hair without much cutting are the points in its favor. It also suits anyone who wants a spare battery to extend a cleaning session.
Look elsewhere if you have thick carpet, a large home or several floors. The Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum IZ862H adjusts its power on its own for carpet and pet hair, and the Kenmore Elite Litening 24V Cordless Upright Vacuum CU7005 has a lift-up body for stairs. If you want the lightest option, the Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is lighter.
Questions about the Bissell PowerClean FurGuard 280W
What are people saying about the Bissell PowerClean FurGuard 4039 cordless vacuum?
Reviewers praise its pet hair pickup on hard floors, the self-cleaning brush roll and the upright storage. They criticize the small dust cup, the weight and the short runtime on stronger settings.
How long does the Bissell 4039 battery last?
Bissell rates it at up to 50 minutes. One review lists about 40 minutes on low with the power head and about 13 minutes on Turbo. A full charge takes about 3 hours.
Is the Bissell 4039 battery removable?
Yes. You can take the battery out to charge it, and a spare battery can extend a cleaning session.
Does the Bissell PowerClean FurGuard 4039 adjust suction automatically?
No. It has manual low, medium and high settings and no floor or dirt sensing. You switch levels yourself.
Can the Bissell 4039 stand up by itself?
Yes. It stands upright without a dock and lays flat as well. A reviewer calls the standing position a little tippy, and a wall-mount dock is included.
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The Bissell PowerClean FurGuard 4039 is a 280W cordless stick vacuum that stands up on its own and uses a self-cleaning brush roll for pet and long hair. 8.4 out of 10.
Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. Too few review sites cover cordless vacuums for their verdicts to lead, so this ranking is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 24 models for this guide before settling on these ten.
Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in October 2026.
