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 enlarge | Brand: Hoover
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $69.99
Buy New: $53.99
You Save: $16.00 (23%)
New (54) from $53.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  1057 reviews
Sales Rank: 31
Color: Catalina Blue
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 17
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
Warranty: 1
MPN: U5140900
Model: U5140-900
UPC: 719881157771
EAN: 0719881157771
ASIN: B0009ONZ8G
Release Date: June 15, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 A little better engineering, please November 26, 2008
The vacuum appears to work well, but my initial impression was that the vacuum and the package it came in were hastily engineered.
The box arrived with a lot of things rattling around inside - like two bolts and one nut that were supposed to be in a small plastic bag taped to the bag door. The bag wasn't torn, so maybe the packer just threw them in the box. One of the nuts escaped in transit, the other was hiding under a flap in the bottom of the box.
Cord storage is poorly thought out. Very cumbersome and the clip on the plug is too small to fit over the electric cord. The manual talks about a feature called DirtFINDER which doesn't exist. My guess is that later versions of this model removed it to save a few pennies. Likely the cord was replaced with a thicker one and nobody re-engineered the plug clip.
As others have noted, the on/off switch is well out of reach down on the bag door. This was probably a compromise that allowed the handle to be detached for shipping, but a better solution would have been a foot switch.
But it works and has a bag. I've discarded two Kenmore bagless because they clogged up with dirt somewhere down in the motor housing and lost suction. The first one lasted a few months until Christmas tree needles destroyed it. The second one (a gift, needless to say) lasted about two years.
I hope this vacuum lasts me a long time, but if not, I'll buy another bagged vacuum in the future.
Great Value for the Price - Good for Cabins, Small Apartments November 26, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was looking for a cheap, but decent vacuum for our fixer-upper cabin which called for an all-purpose vacuum. Plus, since we don't use the place as much as we do our own home, I wasn't willing to shell out a whole lot for a vacuum cleaner.
I read the reviews on Amazon.com and Consumer Reports and decided to give the Hoover a try. I have been extremely pleased in the 3 months we have owned it. To sum up the +s and -s:
Positives:
*Great price - $65 is easy on the wallet
*picks up everything! It has great suction
*It practically "drives" itself right out of my hands - much easier to maneuver around the floors than my $450 Dyson at home
*light-weight - not a chore to drag up our steep stairs
*The "headlight" is a great little feature which allows you to see into dark corners and under shaded spots in the room
*I like the bag -- much cleaner to empty than my Dyson, and I don't have to empty it every time I vacuum
Negatives:
*I agree with the other reviews that speak to the cheap, plastic feel/look to it. --But this is why you're only paying 10s of dollars instead of 100s of dollars
*The short hose is a pain when you want to quickly suck something up. You have to unwrap the entire power cord to get at it and then add on the extension attachments to really be able to use it. I have tipped it over a number of times reaching for something I'm trying to vacuum.
*It's LOUD!
*The on-board attachments are so-so/flimsy plastic, but they get the job done; and again, if you want something with a little more structure, shell out the extra dough for a higher-end model
*The bag-full indicator is always on - since the 2nd time I used it, it appears that the bag is full, so I still have to check manually.
*As I eluded to above, the power cord winds around the vacuum in an awkward way and you have to unwind all of it to use the onboard attachments. --But this is no different than the Dyson.
Again, this is a great vacuum for the price. It's particularly good for small living spaces or to keep on one floor of the house. Since we aren't at the cabin as much as we are at home, this is the perfect vacuum for us! I'll keep my Dyson at home and the Hoover at the cabin.
Great for the money November 25, 2008
I am very pleased with this vacuum. I bought it because of the rating with Consumer Reports. It has great suction and picks up everything, especially lint and pet hair. Sometimes it's a little hard to pull the hose attachment out and the bags are a little small. It was a breeze to put together. I would definantly recommend this item.
 Extremely powerful and efficient for the price November 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm usually the guy to go for expensive appliances - I always thought that you get what you pay for. This one's different. For a change, I chose to trust 1000+ people who had rated this highly and purchased this in addition to my $350 vac that wasn't doing too good a job.
I was rewarded well. Works efficiently and has a powerful motor, carpet cleaning is terrific. Assembly is simple and straightforward. The only reason that the price might be low is because the plastic on the outside is probably of cheaper material - but who cares, it is the suction power and ability to do a clean job that matters. Go for it.
another great hoover product November 25, 2008
I will never waste my time buying anything but a hoover again. Hoover vacuums are the strongest and most effecient. This one is so powerful that it actually moves itself forward when you turn it on. It does not have any flashy "eye candy" parts. But if you are looking for a great vacuum that is strong and durable, get this hoover. It makes beautiful patterns in the carpets and picks up everything. A very practical price for a great value. Another great hoover vac! Even the attachment tools are powerful--Eureka & dirt devil can't say that.
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