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Riccar Supralite RSL4

Upright Vacuums / Bagged upright vacuums

This lightweight bag-equipped upright by Riccar weighs only nine pounds and has an easy on/off switch, HEPA filter, and 30-foot, non-retractable cord. It does not accept tools and does not have a full-bag indicator, manual pile-height adjustment, or brush on/off switch.

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How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model incorporates our expert lab test results, as well as ratings for that brand’s reliability and owner satisfaction from our annual product owner survey of members.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

OWNER SURVEYS

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Carpet

/ 5

Bare floors

/ 5

Tool airflow

/ 5

Hose suction

/ 5

Clean emissions

/ 5

Emissions

/ 5

Handling

/ 5

Pet hair

/ 5

Noise

/ 5

Color

/ 5

About

This bag-equipped vacuum cleaner from Riccar weighs just 9 pounds--an important feature because uprights must be dragged back and forth on carpeting and can be difficult to maneuver on stairs. This model has an easy-to-reach on/off switch and a 30-foot ,non-retractable cord. It does not accept tools and does not feature a full-bag indicator, so you have to check the bag manually to see when it needs replacing. The Riccar Supralite RSL4 also lacks a brush on/off switch, which lets you turn off the rotating brush when cleaning bare floors, and does not include a pile-height adjustment option to raise and lower the machine to clean carpeting of different heights. While this machine does not offer suction control, a feature many appreciate when vacuuming curtains and upholstery, it does use HEPA filtration, which may benefit those with respiratory problems by reducing dust emissions. This model is similar to the Simplicity Freedom F3600.

Brand Reliability & Satisfaction

#? in Reliability of all Upright Vacuum Brands

Did the brand perform consistently well over time?

PREDICTED RELIABILITY SCORE

/ 100

Predicted brand reliability is based on estimated problem rates for newly-purchased full-sized upright vacuums by the end of the fifth year of ownership, adjusting for extended warranty/service contract status, product usage, and the presence of pet hair in the home. Ranked #? of 16

Would our members recommend this brand?

OWNER SATISFACTION SCORE

/ 100

Brand owner satisfaction is based on the proportion of members who are extremely likely to recommend their full-sized upright vacuum to their friends and family. Ranked #? of 16

Source: Consumer Reports' 2023, 2024, and 2025 Winter Surveys

Features & Specs

Features

Brush on/off

Easy on/off

Yes

Manual-pile adjust

Accepts tools

Suction control

Retractable cord

Full-bag/bin indicator

High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter

Yes

Folds for storage

Self-propelled

Specs

Bag

Yes

Weight (lbs.)

Cord length (ft)

Connections

Carpet POC

Bare floors POC

Hose suction POC

Clean emissions POC

Handling POC

Pet hair POC

Noise POC

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Riccar Supralite RSL4

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