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Hoover Windtunnel Self Propelled Bagged Upright- U6485300B
- Self-Propelled – makes vacuuming effortless whether going forward or in reverse.
- WindTunnel Technology – removes embedded dirt and minimizes blowback or scatter on carpet.
- Includes 12 extra bag made with HEPA media – traps 99.97% of dust and pollens down to 0.3 microns.
- Embedded Dirtfinder – sensor turns green when to replace the bag for optimal performance.
- 3 Position Carpet Height adjustment – adjust as needed to clean all flooring types easily and efficiently.
Don’t let a simple job like vacuuming wear you out. The Hoover self propelled Bagged Upright does the hard work of driving while you simply steer. Fabulous filtration with a HEPA media bag lets you breathe easy knowing dust and pollens stay trapped inside. Don’t let a simple job like vacuuming wear you out – the Hoover Self-Propelled Bagged Upright does the hard work of driving while you simply steer. Filtration with a HEPA media bag lets you breathe easy knowing dust and pollens stay trapped inside.
The three position height adjustment allows you to customize your cleaning based on flooring type, so you can easily clean both hard floors and various types of carpeting. Edge cleaning bristles ensure that you collect dirt along walls, while the no scuff bumper protects your furniture from marks or damage.
The Embedded Dirt Finder tells you which spots need a little extra attention, and will turn green to notify you when no more dirt is being removed for your carpets
List Price: $ 199.99
Price: $ 199.00
Good vacuum,
Hoover has been making this style of machine for quite a while, which itself says that it works well. I have one that is about 13 years old. I was very hard on that one, using it to clean up remodeling debris as well as general use, and it still works well (but looks like hell). I saw this version, “remanufactured” at Frys for $69, and thought I would take the risk. The “remanufactured” one looks absolutely brand new with no signs of being used, and it works great – just like my old one. This style of vacuum has a GREAT suction and some very nice features, but you should be aware that it is very heavy due to being self-propelled. Self-propelled makes it absolutely effortless to use on carpet. But if you have to lug your vacuum up stairs, this one is very heavy. Get a lighter model.
All modern vacuums from the major manufacturers are primarily plastic, including Dyson. This has more of a retro look than one of the new space age looking models, but it has great cleaning performance and my experience is that it’s rugged.
This is a bagged vacuum. No one likes changing bags, but I think it’s probably better than dumping out the bagless container and dealing with all that dust. You can change a of bags for the difference in price between this and a $450 Dyson. Honestly… bags are not really not much of a problem. Taking a full bag out and dumping it is actually much less of a mess than dumping a bagless out. Most people recommend emptying your bagless OUTDOORS to avoid a dust storm…
As far as performance, this type of Hoover really does the job. It DOES lose suction as the bag fills up. It has so much suction that it can afford to lose some and will still do a great job. The way to use it is to NOT wait for the bag to be completely full. Bags are cheap. Dyson is not.
My Hoover came with a 30 foot cord. This is a practical consideration and makes life easier. Very nice. Cords are expensive, so many makers provide shorter cord. I would check this on any vac before buying.
The Hoover self propelled feature works great. But if you have a low nap carpet or hard floors, you don’t need self propelled so I would get the cheaper model without it. I actually turn the self-propelled off when vacuuming tile or hardwood. Get the self propelled model if you have a lot of carpet in a one-story home. Otherwise, you can get a similar non-propelled model for less money.
The ball design on Dyson is clever, but think about it… is manueverabilty a problem with a non-ball design? I wouldn’t spend the money for that unless you think it is.
The “embedded dirt finder” on some of these Hoover models is one of my favorite features. Yes I know it seems like a gimmick, but I find it works very well and helps. You WILL be surprised at how much more time you need to spend over the “traffic lanes” in your carpet. Without the dirt finder, you’re probably not spending enough time on those traffic lanes, and after a while the carpet in the traffic lanes will show wear. One thing I learned with my older Hoover is to vacuum until the light turns green (red=still dirty, green=no more dirt), then go over the same area in another direction. It’ll find a little more dirt (light will be red again for a few strokes) most of the time.
The hose detaches on this for the accessories, like many vacuums. One problem with this model is that the hose is a little bit too short, even with the two extension wands. It’s a complaint with many uprights, not just Hoover. My older one (from Costco or Price Club, can’t remember which at this point) came with an extra length hose. This hose makes a huge difference. – I recommend it if you plan to use the attachments much.
I can’t compare it to others, and let’s face it no vacuum will be quiet. But this one is LOUD. I attribute that the a powerful motor. To me, more power means less time vacuuming so that’s a tradeoff I will make.
I looked at all the others. I like Oreck because it is made (mostly) in the USA. But it’s costly. Dyson is well engineeered but crazy expensive and is still just a plastic vacuum despite the marketing hype. I have had an(old) Electrolux and shared a house with a Kirby owner for years. Neither of those had nearly the suction of this inexpensive Hoover, although both of them were extremely rugged. Any of the newer plastic vacs won’t last like a Kirby… This one has a good track record with me, though.
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After having a Hoover for close to 20 years it was time for another. I researched and checked local stores and this was the best buy and close to what I wanted. The only thing missing that I would have liked was a retractable power cord. This vacuum actually has a light that tells you when the carpet is dirty (red) or clean (green)!! The self propel feature makes it effortless to move the cleaner around. The UPS driver left it in my front screened entry and I was concerned as the outside packaging was damaged very badly – in fact, if I had been home, I would have refused the package. Fortunately, it was heavily packaged inside in a Hoover box and when put together (only had to attach the handle), it ran beautifully. We have two homes and I intend to purchase another one.
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