- Only 16.5 pounds - light and easy to use with thorough cleaning power
- Exclusive Wind Tunnel technology lifts and removes surface debris and deep down embedded dirt
- 5 Position Carpet Height Adjustment - adjust as needed to clean both carpet and hard floors easily and efficiently
- Cord Rewind with 25 Foot Cord - gently tap the pedal to activate the cord rewind and store neatly inside
- Includes an Extension Wand to extend the reach of the 8 foot hose, Crevice Tool to clean cracks and crevices with precision, Air Powered Hand Tool to clean furniture and stairs and a Upholstery/Dusting Brush for vents, furniture surfaces and other décor
Hoover T-Series- Big Power in a Lightweight Vacuum
For the best all around value, look no further than the Hoover T Series Upright Corded Vacuum Cleaner. With Hoover's patented WindTunnel technology it lifts and removes surface debris and deep down embedded dirt to give your floors the ultimate clean. At less than 17 pounds, it is easy to move up and down stairs and the on board attachments allow for above floor cleaning like furniture and curtains.
By Rob
I love this vacuum! It is one of the best purchases I've ever made.
PROS:
* Picks up so much hidden dirt in our thick carpet, it scared us the first time we looked in the canister!
* For how much power it has, it is actually very quiet - quieter than our old 10 amp vacuum.
* Turns on a dime and gets into nooks and crannies really well - we don't have to use the hand tools on every single wall edge.
* The attachment with moving brushes cleans stares amazingly well.
* No filters or bags to buy - this is a huge plus as we could never find a replacement filter for our old vacuum.
* The cord is very long and it retracts into the vacuum. Wow. I find wrapping up long cords so annoying. Having this cord self retract is actually kind of fun (ok, so I'm easily amused!)
* The color is trendy.
* It is fairly lightweight.
* I like that you can adjust the height for different carpet lengths. I know that this isn't a groundbreaking feature, but not all vacuums have it and it makes a big difference.
CONS:
* While it is comparatively lightweight, people that have a hard time lifting may find it a little heavy.
* Other reviews complain that pet hair can get stuck in the canister, and that at times you may have to reach in slightly with two fingers to pull the hairs out. To me, this is only a minor annoyance. With any bagless vacuum, there will usually be some occasional contact with the materials that you you are cleaning off of your carpets.
OVERALL: This is a great vacuum for the price. If this is within your price range, you should go for it.
UPDATE: 2 years later, and this vacuum is still amazing. Juan's list of pros is spot on.
However good this vacuum is for the price, it still isn't perfect. Here are some new Cons to add to my list.
CONS:
*The belt slips now and then. That being said, the belt has not yet snapped. The belt on my mother-in-laws Oreck . . . now that's another story. The belt reattaches fairly easily for me (with no tools needed, as Juan mentioned) but I can imagine a person in a weakened state (elderly, perhaps) would maybe have a little trouble stretching it back on.
*The canister has to be changed quite frequently. This is a Pro and a Con, in a way. It's a Pro, because the vacuum picks up dirt and hair so efficiently, that you can feel pretty confident about the cleanliness of the floor. It's a Con, because changing the canister every few minutes can be a little irritating at times. I'm guessing that there was some design reason for the canister being a little on the small side - my guess is that a bigger one would probably decrease suction power, thereby requiring a more powerful engine, which would, in turn, increase the price. Overall, this is a small Con.
* About a year ago, I noticed that the suction decreased dramatically. After some probing around, I realized the culprit; a clog in the internal chamber. Luckily, this was not very hard to fix. I unscrewed the screws on the backplate, removed the pieces that hold the internal hoses in place, and was eventually able to find the clog. Once unclogged, the vacuum was back to it's old self. Less ambitious people would probably just buy a new vacuum, but I really like it (and I'm really cheap) so to me this is not that big of a deal.
Which leads me to a new Pro.
PRO:
* This vacuum is actually quite easy to self-service. All of the screws that I found were the same size. Taking it apart and putting it back together was quite intuitive and simple. I'm not a super-mechanical guy, yet I was able to figure it out with relative ease. Even the filter is easy - wash it, dry it, reinsert.
Two years later, I still really love this vacuum. I'm sure there are nicer ones, but I doubt there are many at this price range. I still stand by my earlier assertion - this has been one of the best purchases I've ever made.
Update: Nearly five years later, and it's still doing great. In my last update, I mentioned that the belt started slipping. Someone eventually pointed out that this slippage meant that the belt needed to replaced. I replaced it, and not only was the slipping problem drastically improved, but I also noticed increased brush power. The part is Belt #38528033 (you can also find the belt number on the very bottom of the vacuum.)
NOTE: I've had some people comment about a misspelling. That wasn't a spelling mistake. The brush tool will clean the "stare" right off of anyone's face. Try it sometime. ;)
PROS:
* Picks up so much hidden dirt in our thick carpet, it scared us the first time we looked in the canister!
* For how much power it has, it is actually very quiet - quieter than our old 10 amp vacuum.
* Turns on a dime and gets into nooks and crannies really well - we don't have to use the hand tools on every single wall edge.
* The attachment with moving brushes cleans stares amazingly well.
* No filters or bags to buy - this is a huge plus as we could never find a replacement filter for our old vacuum.
* The cord is very long and it retracts into the vacuum. Wow. I find wrapping up long cords so annoying. Having this cord self retract is actually kind of fun (ok, so I'm easily amused!)
* The color is trendy.
* It is fairly lightweight.
* I like that you can adjust the height for different carpet lengths. I know that this isn't a groundbreaking feature, but not all vacuums have it and it makes a big difference.
CONS:
* While it is comparatively lightweight, people that have a hard time lifting may find it a little heavy.
* Other reviews complain that pet hair can get stuck in the canister, and that at times you may have to reach in slightly with two fingers to pull the hairs out. To me, this is only a minor annoyance. With any bagless vacuum, there will usually be some occasional contact with the materials that you you are cleaning off of your carpets.
OVERALL: This is a great vacuum for the price. If this is within your price range, you should go for it.
UPDATE: 2 years later, and this vacuum is still amazing. Juan's list of pros is spot on.
However good this vacuum is for the price, it still isn't perfect. Here are some new Cons to add to my list.
CONS:
*The belt slips now and then. That being said, the belt has not yet snapped. The belt on my mother-in-laws Oreck . . . now that's another story. The belt reattaches fairly easily for me (with no tools needed, as Juan mentioned) but I can imagine a person in a weakened state (elderly, perhaps) would maybe have a little trouble stretching it back on.
*The canister has to be changed quite frequently. This is a Pro and a Con, in a way. It's a Pro, because the vacuum picks up dirt and hair so efficiently, that you can feel pretty confident about the cleanliness of the floor. It's a Con, because changing the canister every few minutes can be a little irritating at times. I'm guessing that there was some design reason for the canister being a little on the small side - my guess is that a bigger one would probably decrease suction power, thereby requiring a more powerful engine, which would, in turn, increase the price. Overall, this is a small Con.
* About a year ago, I noticed that the suction decreased dramatically. After some probing around, I realized the culprit; a clog in the internal chamber. Luckily, this was not very hard to fix. I unscrewed the screws on the backplate, removed the pieces that hold the internal hoses in place, and was eventually able to find the clog. Once unclogged, the vacuum was back to it's old self. Less ambitious people would probably just buy a new vacuum, but I really like it (and I'm really cheap) so to me this is not that big of a deal.
Which leads me to a new Pro.
PRO:
* This vacuum is actually quite easy to self-service. All of the screws that I found were the same size. Taking it apart and putting it back together was quite intuitive and simple. I'm not a super-mechanical guy, yet I was able to figure it out with relative ease. Even the filter is easy - wash it, dry it, reinsert.
Two years later, I still really love this vacuum. I'm sure there are nicer ones, but I doubt there are many at this price range. I still stand by my earlier assertion - this has been one of the best purchases I've ever made.
Update: Nearly five years later, and it's still doing great. In my last update, I mentioned that the belt started slipping. Someone eventually pointed out that this slippage meant that the belt needed to replaced. I replaced it, and not only was the slipping problem drastically improved, but I also noticed increased brush power. The part is Belt #38528033 (you can also find the belt number on the very bottom of the vacuum.)
NOTE: I've had some people comment about a misspelling. That wasn't a spelling mistake. The brush tool will clean the "stare" right off of anyone's face. Try it sometime. ;)
By pellfam
I dearly love my dog - a chocolate lab - but as of late the house was starting to smell...not fresh... Perhaps I needed a different vacuum cleaner to replace the canister vac that had finally run it's course. Being of a certain age (that means well into my 50s) I've had many, many years of housecleaning experience. I grew up with a Kenmore canister vac, and I used a Kenmore cansiter vac all my adult life . (No not the same one, I've a had a couple...) I hated the discharge smell from my old vacuum cleaner eventhough I change the bag every single time and I questioned how well it was picking up the pet hair. I did a little internet research, checked with various women folk and concluded I needed a Dyson bagless. Until I priced one. So back to the internet and Consumers Report. And - this model came up as pretty good and not too much money. So eventhough I figure that putting some decent money down for a good appliance is not usually a bad strategy, I decided to go cheap - Dyson $600, Hoover WindTunnel $100. In my mind I could not convince myself that the Dyson was 6 times better. And so I went cheap.
The RESULTS: This Hoover Windtunnel cleaned my rugs like they haven't been cleaned in ages. The sheer amount of gunk that the machine picked up was embarassing. And overnight my house smelled better. And my rugs were brighter. And they were cushier. Really - it lifted the pile. I am pleased, to say the least, and I am willing to put up with its bad points as long as it keeps on cleaning my rugs.
The bad points of this machine? Oh...there are a few...
1. It's made kinda cheap, no getting around it, but it's only $100 so it's actually pretty good for the money. I only paid $80 for it because of the $20 rebate and no shipping charge because I have Amazon Prime. For $80 I figured if I get a couple of years out of it, I'm still ahead, I don't mind if I have to replace it.
2. The hose - for heavens sake...you pull it out, put the attachment on, turn on the machine and the suction actually pulls on the hose so you kind of have to fight it to use it. Not so good - but I knew that was going to be an issue from reading the reviews. I was prepared to be underwhelmed...
3. Got a fair amount of wood floors? Get the model that has a switch for turning off the rotating head. It's not helpful to have the vac whirring around when you are doing bare floors - but again I knew that. I have a broom. And a dust mop. And not alot of bare floors.
4. The cord is short...at least shorter than what I've had before and shorter than what it should be. So - I get out my orange, three prong, heavy duty, manly extension cord that I took from my husband's shop and use that - and the vac reaches everywhere I need it to without unplugging it 5 times. Yes, I know you are not supposed to use an extension cord with vacuum cleaners, but it's okay if you use the heavy duty kind. No wimpy extension cords that you use for your lamps or Christmas candles on the window sill...
5. Emptying out the cansiter - no way around it - it's messy. I take it outside and dump it in a bag so the dust is not being reintroduced into the house. And I have to do that a couple of times - because it's still picking up a ton of gunk from my rugs. And that part is rather satisfying - "Look at all the dirt this thing pulled out of the rugs...dear, come and look... really - you gotta see it!!" The novelty will probably wear off in awhile.
6. The dog doesn't like this vacuum cleaner any better than the last one. Oh well. Too bad for her. Run doggie run.
ONE YEAR LATER FOLLOW-UP:
Soooo - just about one year later and the machine is still doing just about as well as when I first used it. Still sucking gunk and doggie hair out of the carpets. And still NO SMELL! And yes, I still marvel at the gunk in the canister as I dump it (messily, true) into the garbage. Would I buy another when the time comes? Yes. Do I recommend it? Yes. My daughter-in-law bought one (she has a dog) and loves it; I bought one for my daughter in college (she has a cat) and she loves it. Do the bad points I mentioned above still apply? Well yes, BUT - it hasn't broken yet so we're still good to go. And the dog still hates it.
The RESULTS: This Hoover Windtunnel cleaned my rugs like they haven't been cleaned in ages. The sheer amount of gunk that the machine picked up was embarassing. And overnight my house smelled better. And my rugs were brighter. And they were cushier. Really - it lifted the pile. I am pleased, to say the least, and I am willing to put up with its bad points as long as it keeps on cleaning my rugs.
The bad points of this machine? Oh...there are a few...
1. It's made kinda cheap, no getting around it, but it's only $100 so it's actually pretty good for the money. I only paid $80 for it because of the $20 rebate and no shipping charge because I have Amazon Prime. For $80 I figured if I get a couple of years out of it, I'm still ahead, I don't mind if I have to replace it.
2. The hose - for heavens sake...you pull it out, put the attachment on, turn on the machine and the suction actually pulls on the hose so you kind of have to fight it to use it. Not so good - but I knew that was going to be an issue from reading the reviews. I was prepared to be underwhelmed...
3. Got a fair amount of wood floors? Get the model that has a switch for turning off the rotating head. It's not helpful to have the vac whirring around when you are doing bare floors - but again I knew that. I have a broom. And a dust mop. And not alot of bare floors.
4. The cord is short...at least shorter than what I've had before and shorter than what it should be. So - I get out my orange, three prong, heavy duty, manly extension cord that I took from my husband's shop and use that - and the vac reaches everywhere I need it to without unplugging it 5 times. Yes, I know you are not supposed to use an extension cord with vacuum cleaners, but it's okay if you use the heavy duty kind. No wimpy extension cords that you use for your lamps or Christmas candles on the window sill...
5. Emptying out the cansiter - no way around it - it's messy. I take it outside and dump it in a bag so the dust is not being reintroduced into the house. And I have to do that a couple of times - because it's still picking up a ton of gunk from my rugs. And that part is rather satisfying - "Look at all the dirt this thing pulled out of the rugs...dear, come and look... really - you gotta see it!!" The novelty will probably wear off in awhile.
6. The dog doesn't like this vacuum cleaner any better than the last one. Oh well. Too bad for her. Run doggie run.
ONE YEAR LATER FOLLOW-UP:
Soooo - just about one year later and the machine is still doing just about as well as when I first used it. Still sucking gunk and doggie hair out of the carpets. And still NO SMELL! And yes, I still marvel at the gunk in the canister as I dump it (messily, true) into the garbage. Would I buy another when the time comes? Yes. Do I recommend it? Yes. My daughter-in-law bought one (she has a dog) and loves it; I bought one for my daughter in college (she has a cat) and she loves it. Do the bad points I mentioned above still apply? Well yes, BUT - it hasn't broken yet so we're still good to go. And the dog still hates it.
By A. M. Murphy
My daughter and her b/f gave me this vacuum cleaner for Christmas.
The first time I used it I could have sworn it was self-propelled.
I have a bad back and it was always difficult for me to drag the vacuum cleaner out and push it across the floor, never mind having to coil the cord back up after-wards. This vacuum is very light in comparison to my Dirt Devil.
I have a cat that sheds terribly and I was amazed at how much fur was collected, never mind the fine dust, etc. Emptying the cup was ok. Some of the fur got stuck at the bottom, I had to put two fingers in and pull it out.. no biggie!
All in all, I'm very happy with this product. No bags, no filters to buy, not even the Hepa filter needs to be replaced.
The first time I used it I could have sworn it was self-propelled.
I have a bad back and it was always difficult for me to drag the vacuum cleaner out and push it across the floor, never mind having to coil the cord back up after-wards. This vacuum is very light in comparison to my Dirt Devil.
I have a cat that sheds terribly and I was amazed at how much fur was collected, never mind the fine dust, etc. Emptying the cup was ok. Some of the fur got stuck at the bottom, I had to put two fingers in and pull it out.. no biggie!
All in all, I'm very happy with this product. No bags, no filters to buy, not even the Hepa filter needs to be replaced.
By LuckyVegas
Ok...I wasn't entirely sure that a vacuum around $100.00 would work this well.
We have cats...they shed. Our old Oreck just wasn't doing the job anymore and took a chance on this vacuum.
The amount of fur that this vacuum can pick up in one use is astonishing.
The picture is what came out of the canister after two vacuums.
It's about a volleyball mass of fur (remember, it's spring in Las Vegas, so the critters are shedding).
Highly recommend!
BTW, research the belts before you automatically buy (like I did), one of the ones we bought doesn't go with this vacuum.
We have cats...they shed. Our old Oreck just wasn't doing the job anymore and took a chance on this vacuum.
The amount of fur that this vacuum can pick up in one use is astonishing.
The picture is what came out of the canister after two vacuums.
It's about a volleyball mass of fur (remember, it's spring in Las Vegas, so the critters are shedding).
Highly recommend!
BTW, research the belts before you automatically buy (like I did), one of the ones we bought doesn't go with this vacuum.
By Amanda
I was embarassed after seeing what this vacuum got out of my rugs and carpets. Apparently I might as well have not been vacuuming the past 10 years with my old Bissell. I did a test and used my old vacuum on a rug we just bought 5 months ago, and then used this new Hoover.
Vacuumed with the old one, with a brand new bag in it...ok. Vacuumed with the Hoover, OMG!!! Where was all that dirt/dust/hair hiding??? It had half a canister full of who knows what.
I eventually did my entire house. Wall to wall carpeting in the bedrooms and other area rugs. When all was said and done I had an entire grocery bag full of crap what was in my rugs!!! The air felt and smelled almost cleaner even immediately after using this vacuum.
The only downsides are, this model doesn't have a light. Which I didn't think I'd miss until I busted out the flashlight to get into tight or dark areas that I could not see...oh well. It doesn't have an on/off brushroll...which some might wish it did. I however, don't usually vacuum my hard floors, I usually Swiffer them, so it isn't really an issue for me. The little bit more expensive "pet" model had a carbon filter, which might have been nice for when I vacuum up cat litter and such. But those few cons didn't really stack up to the $50-60 price difference it would have been...so overall I am really happy with this model. It does what it needs to. And apparently 10x better than my old vacuum was. That vacuum went out to the trash that night.
I have never been so excited to vacuum before! Oh and the retracable cord is super. I didn't think I'd really care about it, but you literally have the cord put away in about 5 seconds, no more winding! I just worry over time it will break or something, but I'm just careful with it. I really can't say enough good things about this vacuum. Having never had a Hoover before I can't really compare it. I've used Eureka and Bissell before. And never had a bagless before either. But I am very pleased with this vacuum. I got it at $100 so I think for that price it does a GREAT job. I can't imagine how something for hundreds of more dollars like a Dyson or anything, could be THAT much better???
Vacuumed with the old one, with a brand new bag in it...ok. Vacuumed with the Hoover, OMG!!! Where was all that dirt/dust/hair hiding??? It had half a canister full of who knows what.
I eventually did my entire house. Wall to wall carpeting in the bedrooms and other area rugs. When all was said and done I had an entire grocery bag full of crap what was in my rugs!!! The air felt and smelled almost cleaner even immediately after using this vacuum.
The only downsides are, this model doesn't have a light. Which I didn't think I'd miss until I busted out the flashlight to get into tight or dark areas that I could not see...oh well. It doesn't have an on/off brushroll...which some might wish it did. I however, don't usually vacuum my hard floors, I usually Swiffer them, so it isn't really an issue for me. The little bit more expensive "pet" model had a carbon filter, which might have been nice for when I vacuum up cat litter and such. But those few cons didn't really stack up to the $50-60 price difference it would have been...so overall I am really happy with this model. It does what it needs to. And apparently 10x better than my old vacuum was. That vacuum went out to the trash that night.
I have never been so excited to vacuum before! Oh and the retracable cord is super. I didn't think I'd really care about it, but you literally have the cord put away in about 5 seconds, no more winding! I just worry over time it will break or something, but I'm just careful with it. I really can't say enough good things about this vacuum. Having never had a Hoover before I can't really compare it. I've used Eureka and Bissell before. And never had a bagless before either. But I am very pleased with this vacuum. I got it at $100 so I think for that price it does a GREAT job. I can't imagine how something for hundreds of more dollars like a Dyson or anything, could be THAT much better???
By Salem in Texas
I LOVE this vacuum! The vacuum before this one, which is in the shop again was an expensive Bissell which was a giant waste of money. It doesn't have nearly the power this one seems to have. I thought I had clean floors until I ran this the first time. For someone that cleans their carpet regularly and vacuums all the time, my old vacuum must have been a bigger piece of garbage than I could imagine.
This Windtunnel has picked up dirt I didn't know existed in my carpet. Not only is the power good, I love the retractable cord. That is a feature I didn't think I'd like, and could definitely live without. Well, I have completely changed my mind there.
I haven't had any issues with the on board tools and they stay in place in their storage much better than other vacuums I've owned.
The vacuum doesn't weigh as much as others I've owned. I LOVE that! Its easy to move around from room to room, and if I had stairs I wouldn't mind having to use this one. I've lugged some extremely heavy vacuums up stairs. This one is quite manageable.
I do like the way you dump the canister, however, if you aren't doing it outside, or into a trash can that is empty, so you can get it down in there, it will make a mess. I only made a mess the first time, because I wasn't ready for the bottom to flip out, the bottom flap came out and hit the edge of the trash cash and I had to sweep up a little mess.
The only thing it seems to be missing is a light. However, I must not really need one because I just noticed it today and I've had it for 3 weeks.
For the price, its features and its performance, I had to give it 5 stars!
I bought this item from Best Buy and got the 4 year extended warranty for less than $20.
UPDATE: After all this time my vacuum finally died. I've used it to death. For a while I not only used it for my family home, but for several clients homes that we cleaned.Guess what I'm doing now? I'm buying another one! This is the first vacuum I've had that has lasted more than a year. I'm a loyal fan!
This Windtunnel has picked up dirt I didn't know existed in my carpet. Not only is the power good, I love the retractable cord. That is a feature I didn't think I'd like, and could definitely live without. Well, I have completely changed my mind there.
I haven't had any issues with the on board tools and they stay in place in their storage much better than other vacuums I've owned.
The vacuum doesn't weigh as much as others I've owned. I LOVE that! Its easy to move around from room to room, and if I had stairs I wouldn't mind having to use this one. I've lugged some extremely heavy vacuums up stairs. This one is quite manageable.
I do like the way you dump the canister, however, if you aren't doing it outside, or into a trash can that is empty, so you can get it down in there, it will make a mess. I only made a mess the first time, because I wasn't ready for the bottom to flip out, the bottom flap came out and hit the edge of the trash cash and I had to sweep up a little mess.
The only thing it seems to be missing is a light. However, I must not really need one because I just noticed it today and I've had it for 3 weeks.
For the price, its features and its performance, I had to give it 5 stars!
I bought this item from Best Buy and got the 4 year extended warranty for less than $20.
UPDATE: After all this time my vacuum finally died. I've used it to death. For a while I not only used it for my family home, but for several clients homes that we cleaned.Guess what I'm doing now? I'm buying another one! This is the first vacuum I've had that has lasted more than a year. I'm a loyal fan!
By Windmere
I feel this was a good buy. I researched many vacuums (including more expensive models/brands) before deciding on this one. One huge factor for me is that Consumer Reports highly recommended this vacuum. With over 2000 Amazon reviews, this product has a composite ranking of four stars. That's pretty impressive.
Now, I've only had this vacuum for a month, so I can't speak as to the Hoover's longevity yet (I will update this review as time progresses). However, I can give you all of my initial impressions in "Pro" and "Con" form.
Pro: Not too much to assemble and necessary assembly is easy. Directions are simple and clear. Assembling was very quick.
Pro: I feel that this vacuum is fairly light compared to other vacuums. It's probably one of the lightest bagless vacuums I've ever owned. It comparatively easy to push and pull.
Pro: Quiet. Also, compared to the vacuums I've owned, this is the quietest.
Pro: The suction on this vacuum is outstanding. It picks up EVERYTHING and it does that with usually one pass. We have three cats. Stray kitty litter and cat hair are no problem for this vacuum. To give you an idea of the power of this vacuum: My daughter was vacuuming her room and she accidentally passed over her iPod cable. It picked it up and tore it to shreds! The vacuum actually tore through the electrical wire and left it frayed. This leads me to the next "Pro."
Pro: The powerful spinning roller will pick up everything with ease. A big plus is if you get something wrapped around the roller and you can't remove it by pulling, the roller can be removed to take off horribly tangled things (like an iPod cable). Hair wrapped stubbornly around the roller can also be easily removed.
Pro: Very good filtration. With its HEPA filter system, there is no "smell of dust" when you vacuum. The filter is rinsable.
Pro: The attachments are nice. I found that they worked well for me. They are good for crevices and upholstery and drapery.
Pro: The cord is retractable. Some folks have written that the cord became stuck and stayed that way. I make it a point to slowly guide/feed the cord as it retracts. I think this practice will help avoid the cord's getting stuck.
Con: I consider the cord to be short. If you have a large living room, you will probably need an extension cord to cover all of it (if you don't want to keep plugging into numerous outlets). On the chart comparing all the Hoover vacuums, it says the cord length is 25 feet. On the Amazon product description, it says the cord is 27 feet. Regardless, the length of the cord is a nuisance for me.
Con (?): I am surprised by the flimsiness of the cord. It's pretty thin for such a powerful vacuum. Evidently the gauge of the cord is not an issue, but it's surprising.
Con: The hose is rather short. If you need to use an attachment with the hose, you may have a hard time reaching all surfaces.
Con: This model vacuum does not have a headlight. That's a bit of a pain.
Con: Emptying the dirt collection canister is messy. Really, this is true of virtually all bagless vacuums. Make sure you empty in an outside bin. Look away from the bin (and breath from where you are looking) as you bang the dirt collection canister against the inside of the bin. Hold the canister deeply inside the bin. When you finish there will be a cloud of dust that will need to settle and you might have to fish out some fuzz balls by hand. Again, this is no different from any other bagless vacuum I have owned.
Con: The size of the dirt collection canister is a bit small. You might have to make more frequent trips to the bin than you are used to. This is a small price to pay for such an effective cleaning device. (Another possible reason for frequent emptying is that it probably picks up more dirt more quickly.)
Overall, I recommend this vacuum. Granted, I've only had it for a month. However, based on my initial impressions, I think this was a very good buy. Some corners were cut (no headlight, length and gauge of electrical cord, length of hose). However the price is extremely reasonable for such a powerful vacuum. One thing of note: I used this vacuum on carpet only. Hardwood floors, tile, etc., are not a strong point for this vacuum.
As I said, I'll keep updating this review as time goes on.
UPDATE 7/4/2013:
Con: Well, I have something to add about the electrical cord. As I mentioned above, it is pretty flimsy. I also mentioned above that my daughter's thin wiry Ipod cable was completely torn up when my daughter accidentally passed the vacuum over it. Evidently, I ran over the electrical cord as I was vacuuming. On 7/1/2013, I noticed the cord was frayed and the wiring inside was exposed. Now, I have owned many vacuums, and in all cases, if I accidentally ran over the cord, there were no issues. The fact that this cord is not durable enough to withstand normal wear is unacceptable. I STRONGLY believe that being able to pass the vacuum over its own cord is normal wear.
Ultimately, Amazon replaced my vacuum.
Con: The on/off switch can not indicate whether the vacuum is in on or off mode. It's simply a a gray push button. If you accidentally push the button while the vacuum is off, then you might get a surprise when you plug the vacuum into an electrical outlet.
Pro: There is a button to secure the hose into the vacuum's intake connection. This is great because the hose never accidentally becomes loose while you are vacuuming.
Con: I was vacuuming with the hose and an attachment. When I went to put the hose back into the intake connection, it would not secure itself. I took a close look and found that the button to secure the hose had popped off. After quite a bit of searching, I found it and it popped back on. This incident was really annoying.
Pro: When the vacuum is getting close to over heating, it shuts itself off. This greatly reduces the risk of burning out the motor.
FINAL THOUGHTS: While this vacuum has phenomenal suction, you are going to have to really baby it. Electrical cord is flimsy and vulnerable to fraying. The button securing the intake hose pops off.
I exchanged my vacuum for the same model after the electrical cord was compromised by fraying. I love the suction ability (it has the best suction of any vacuum I've ever owned). I am willing to baby this machine. If you are also willing to baby this Hoover, then this vacuum might be for you.
UPDATE 12/21/2013 (After over six months of ownership): Our vacuum is still going strong. However, a few days ago I noticed a decrease in suction. Also, the unit would shut down due to overheating very shortly after use began. Well, I called Hoover and I found out that my problem was a dirty air intake filter. All I had to do was wash it (with just water... no detergent). After letting the filter dry for 24 hours, it works great.
UPDATE 11/26/2014 (After 16 months of ownership): Well... this vacuum is awesome! Still has great suction. The HEPA filter had to be replaced. When the vacuum began to lose performance, I called Hoover. Hoover determined that there was a problem with the HEPA filter and THEY SENT ME ONE FREE OF CHARGE!! The 1 year warranty period had passed, but they still sent the replacement for free. Top notch customer service. After replacing the HEPA filter, the vacuum resumed normal performance.
UPDATE 7/23/2015 (After two years of ownership): I am happy to report that thus vacuum is still performing well. I've made sure to clean the filters when necessary. Also, the belt that turns the brush roll snapped from wear. It was easy to replace for just a few bucks. I've accidentally run over the power cord a few more times. This has exposed the outer layer of cord insulation, but the exposure is minor. I would still have liked a higher quality cord, but this one does the job ok.
We are extremely happy with this vacuum. It has excellent longevity. I still have to be careful about running over the cord. Other than that, I have to say it's the best vacuum I've ever owned. Two years of perfect service is quite amazing. Consumer Reports was right about this one. It's definitely a BEST BUY!
UPDATE 10/2016 - We still have this first vacuum, but during Black Friday 2015, we bought a new one. We keep the old one as back up, but it's lost some of its effectiveness. I will never buy any other vacuum though. The new one powers through pet hair, etc. with extreme efficiency (just like the old one). One final note: Take care of your filters, and this vacuum will take good care of you. Use a jet stream hose setting to clean the top blue filter from time to time (then let air dry completely) and regularly check the HEPA filter and shake off the dust that accumulates. You'll need to replace the filters maybe once in a couple years, but it's well worth it.
Now, I've only had this vacuum for a month, so I can't speak as to the Hoover's longevity yet (I will update this review as time progresses). However, I can give you all of my initial impressions in "Pro" and "Con" form.
Pro: Not too much to assemble and necessary assembly is easy. Directions are simple and clear. Assembling was very quick.
Pro: I feel that this vacuum is fairly light compared to other vacuums. It's probably one of the lightest bagless vacuums I've ever owned. It comparatively easy to push and pull.
Pro: Quiet. Also, compared to the vacuums I've owned, this is the quietest.
Pro: The suction on this vacuum is outstanding. It picks up EVERYTHING and it does that with usually one pass. We have three cats. Stray kitty litter and cat hair are no problem for this vacuum. To give you an idea of the power of this vacuum: My daughter was vacuuming her room and she accidentally passed over her iPod cable. It picked it up and tore it to shreds! The vacuum actually tore through the electrical wire and left it frayed. This leads me to the next "Pro."
Pro: The powerful spinning roller will pick up everything with ease. A big plus is if you get something wrapped around the roller and you can't remove it by pulling, the roller can be removed to take off horribly tangled things (like an iPod cable). Hair wrapped stubbornly around the roller can also be easily removed.
Pro: Very good filtration. With its HEPA filter system, there is no "smell of dust" when you vacuum. The filter is rinsable.
Pro: The attachments are nice. I found that they worked well for me. They are good for crevices and upholstery and drapery.
Pro: The cord is retractable. Some folks have written that the cord became stuck and stayed that way. I make it a point to slowly guide/feed the cord as it retracts. I think this practice will help avoid the cord's getting stuck.
Con: I consider the cord to be short. If you have a large living room, you will probably need an extension cord to cover all of it (if you don't want to keep plugging into numerous outlets). On the chart comparing all the Hoover vacuums, it says the cord length is 25 feet. On the Amazon product description, it says the cord is 27 feet. Regardless, the length of the cord is a nuisance for me.
Con (?): I am surprised by the flimsiness of the cord. It's pretty thin for such a powerful vacuum. Evidently the gauge of the cord is not an issue, but it's surprising.
Con: The hose is rather short. If you need to use an attachment with the hose, you may have a hard time reaching all surfaces.
Con: This model vacuum does not have a headlight. That's a bit of a pain.
Con: Emptying the dirt collection canister is messy. Really, this is true of virtually all bagless vacuums. Make sure you empty in an outside bin. Look away from the bin (and breath from where you are looking) as you bang the dirt collection canister against the inside of the bin. Hold the canister deeply inside the bin. When you finish there will be a cloud of dust that will need to settle and you might have to fish out some fuzz balls by hand. Again, this is no different from any other bagless vacuum I have owned.
Con: The size of the dirt collection canister is a bit small. You might have to make more frequent trips to the bin than you are used to. This is a small price to pay for such an effective cleaning device. (Another possible reason for frequent emptying is that it probably picks up more dirt more quickly.)
Overall, I recommend this vacuum. Granted, I've only had it for a month. However, based on my initial impressions, I think this was a very good buy. Some corners were cut (no headlight, length and gauge of electrical cord, length of hose). However the price is extremely reasonable for such a powerful vacuum. One thing of note: I used this vacuum on carpet only. Hardwood floors, tile, etc., are not a strong point for this vacuum.
As I said, I'll keep updating this review as time goes on.
UPDATE 7/4/2013:
Con: Well, I have something to add about the electrical cord. As I mentioned above, it is pretty flimsy. I also mentioned above that my daughter's thin wiry Ipod cable was completely torn up when my daughter accidentally passed the vacuum over it. Evidently, I ran over the electrical cord as I was vacuuming. On 7/1/2013, I noticed the cord was frayed and the wiring inside was exposed. Now, I have owned many vacuums, and in all cases, if I accidentally ran over the cord, there were no issues. The fact that this cord is not durable enough to withstand normal wear is unacceptable. I STRONGLY believe that being able to pass the vacuum over its own cord is normal wear.
Ultimately, Amazon replaced my vacuum.
Con: The on/off switch can not indicate whether the vacuum is in on or off mode. It's simply a a gray push button. If you accidentally push the button while the vacuum is off, then you might get a surprise when you plug the vacuum into an electrical outlet.
Pro: There is a button to secure the hose into the vacuum's intake connection. This is great because the hose never accidentally becomes loose while you are vacuuming.
Con: I was vacuuming with the hose and an attachment. When I went to put the hose back into the intake connection, it would not secure itself. I took a close look and found that the button to secure the hose had popped off. After quite a bit of searching, I found it and it popped back on. This incident was really annoying.
Pro: When the vacuum is getting close to over heating, it shuts itself off. This greatly reduces the risk of burning out the motor.
FINAL THOUGHTS: While this vacuum has phenomenal suction, you are going to have to really baby it. Electrical cord is flimsy and vulnerable to fraying. The button securing the intake hose pops off.
I exchanged my vacuum for the same model after the electrical cord was compromised by fraying. I love the suction ability (it has the best suction of any vacuum I've ever owned). I am willing to baby this machine. If you are also willing to baby this Hoover, then this vacuum might be for you.
UPDATE 12/21/2013 (After over six months of ownership): Our vacuum is still going strong. However, a few days ago I noticed a decrease in suction. Also, the unit would shut down due to overheating very shortly after use began. Well, I called Hoover and I found out that my problem was a dirty air intake filter. All I had to do was wash it (with just water... no detergent). After letting the filter dry for 24 hours, it works great.
UPDATE 11/26/2014 (After 16 months of ownership): Well... this vacuum is awesome! Still has great suction. The HEPA filter had to be replaced. When the vacuum began to lose performance, I called Hoover. Hoover determined that there was a problem with the HEPA filter and THEY SENT ME ONE FREE OF CHARGE!! The 1 year warranty period had passed, but they still sent the replacement for free. Top notch customer service. After replacing the HEPA filter, the vacuum resumed normal performance.
UPDATE 7/23/2015 (After two years of ownership): I am happy to report that thus vacuum is still performing well. I've made sure to clean the filters when necessary. Also, the belt that turns the brush roll snapped from wear. It was easy to replace for just a few bucks. I've accidentally run over the power cord a few more times. This has exposed the outer layer of cord insulation, but the exposure is minor. I would still have liked a higher quality cord, but this one does the job ok.
We are extremely happy with this vacuum. It has excellent longevity. I still have to be careful about running over the cord. Other than that, I have to say it's the best vacuum I've ever owned. Two years of perfect service is quite amazing. Consumer Reports was right about this one. It's definitely a BEST BUY!
UPDATE 10/2016 - We still have this first vacuum, but during Black Friday 2015, we bought a new one. We keep the old one as back up, but it's lost some of its effectiveness. I will never buy any other vacuum though. The new one powers through pet hair, etc. with extreme efficiency (just like the old one). One final note: Take care of your filters, and this vacuum will take good care of you. Use a jet stream hose setting to clean the top blue filter from time to time (then let air dry completely) and regularly check the HEPA filter and shake off the dust that accumulates. You'll need to replace the filters maybe once in a couple years, but it's well worth it.
By Rex
I've only used this item a few time but, I've had good results. It's light weight and easy to empty. I think this is a great value for the product; I've seen it for sale at other sites for about $50 more. This is my first bagless vacuum and I would recommend it to others that are looking for great value in a light weight bagless vacuum.
*UPDATE - previously I included at con to this product but, upon further use of the product I've removed it and I have included pictures for my review change. I hope my one con didn't dissuade anybody from purchasing this product. It was only a minor con.
*UPDATE - previously I included at con to this product but, upon further use of the product I've removed it and I have included pictures for my review change. I hope my one con didn't dissuade anybody from purchasing this product. It was only a minor con.
By JannieFitz
Ok, so I bought this last week and today I put it together and gave it the first run. I had been using a Eureka upright for about six years and although it seemed to be working fine, I could no longer stand the smell coming from the vacuum cleaner, which despite thorough filter and product cleaning, continued to fill the room with the smell of dirty dog whenever we ran it. I wanted a similar model sans smell for under $100.00 dollars and this seemed to fit the bill. My parents used to own their own cleaning company and traditionally used cheap Hoover models which were long lasting and always did a great job.
This model did not disappoint today. I put it together in less than 5 minutes, basically had to screw one screw and assembled about 3 parts by clicking together, then it was ready to go. We have three pets and three kids that play soccer, we live in Florida and so the carpet is continually getting brutalized by kids in cleats! Did three rooms easily with great suction and practically filled the container with deep down dust! See picks.
I had no problem with the length of the retractable power cord, my first, and I loved that I just pushed the lever and up it went! The container was easy to empty, but words to the wise, it empties from the bottom. I assumed wrongly that it would empty from the top as my old model did, and after closing the filter lid the bottom opened and all of that dust went to the floor! Operator error!!!
Anyway, it is very simple, and as long as the powers cord retractor lasts, I think this is gonna be a winner! Will update if I later find out otherwise!
This model did not disappoint today. I put it together in less than 5 minutes, basically had to screw one screw and assembled about 3 parts by clicking together, then it was ready to go. We have three pets and three kids that play soccer, we live in Florida and so the carpet is continually getting brutalized by kids in cleats! Did three rooms easily with great suction and practically filled the container with deep down dust! See picks.
I had no problem with the length of the retractable power cord, my first, and I loved that I just pushed the lever and up it went! The container was easy to empty, but words to the wise, it empties from the bottom. I assumed wrongly that it would empty from the top as my old model did, and after closing the filter lid the bottom opened and all of that dust went to the floor! Operator error!!!
Anyway, it is very simple, and as long as the powers cord retractor lasts, I think this is gonna be a winner! Will update if I later find out otherwise!
By Deborah Chase
I have never written a review on a product before but I felt that I had to with this vacuum. This vacuum has blown me away with how well it works!! I could not beat the price for one thing, 98.00 with .98 shipping. In the store they wanted 139.00. It was well worth the wait as our money is usually tight.
I have had this vacuum now for a little over a month. We have 2 dogs and 2 cats (German Shepherds) so you can imagine the hair that we have not to mention dust. Since I have had this vacuum my carpets look phenomenal, the dust is almost at zero. As we all know our T.V.'s are dust magnets, since having this vacuum my t.v. screen has had no dust on it and neither has my other furniture!! The amount of dirt this vacuum picks up out of the carpet amazes me! The first week it was pulling up the arm and hammer stuff that you sprinkle on your carpets along with a whole mess of dirt that my other vacuum did not get. (I hadn't sprinkled anything on my carpet in a while before I got this vacuum) Even after a month it is still pulling up all kinds of dirt that I have no idea where it is coming from, lol.
I did not have the problem that some of the other reviewers had with the belt breaking after the first use. The vacuum is light, it is not bulky, the wind up cord is awesome. The only thing it does not have is a light in the front but that by itself does not hinder its performance in anyway.
I wanted a Dyson vacuum but I am glad that I did not spend all that money because this little 98.00 vacuum is the bomb!! It has not lost suction one time and the dirt cup is wonderful!! I am not all filthy when having to empty it so that is another A+ for me.
I used to clean houses so I have used quite many vacuums over the years including dyson and I would not trade this vacuum for anything else.
My husband is even impressed, lol. So that should also tell you something. I hope this review helps. I truly do not think you would be disappointed.
I have had this vacuum now for a little over a month. We have 2 dogs and 2 cats (German Shepherds) so you can imagine the hair that we have not to mention dust. Since I have had this vacuum my carpets look phenomenal, the dust is almost at zero. As we all know our T.V.'s are dust magnets, since having this vacuum my t.v. screen has had no dust on it and neither has my other furniture!! The amount of dirt this vacuum picks up out of the carpet amazes me! The first week it was pulling up the arm and hammer stuff that you sprinkle on your carpets along with a whole mess of dirt that my other vacuum did not get. (I hadn't sprinkled anything on my carpet in a while before I got this vacuum) Even after a month it is still pulling up all kinds of dirt that I have no idea where it is coming from, lol.
I did not have the problem that some of the other reviewers had with the belt breaking after the first use. The vacuum is light, it is not bulky, the wind up cord is awesome. The only thing it does not have is a light in the front but that by itself does not hinder its performance in anyway.
I wanted a Dyson vacuum but I am glad that I did not spend all that money because this little 98.00 vacuum is the bomb!! It has not lost suction one time and the dirt cup is wonderful!! I am not all filthy when having to empty it so that is another A+ for me.
I used to clean houses so I have used quite many vacuums over the years including dyson and I would not trade this vacuum for anything else.
My husband is even impressed, lol. So that should also tell you something. I hope this review helps. I truly do not think you would be disappointed.
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