Hoover UH70015 Platinum Collection Cyclonic Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner

Price: $299.69
Manufacturer: Hoover


The Hoover Platinum Collection Cyclonic Bagless Upright with Embedded Dirtfinder removes more dirt from the carpet than leading Cyclonic Brands thanks to Hoover's patented Windtunnel Technology( As per ASTM Test Method F608). The Embedded Dirt Finder light turns green once dirt has been removed from your carpet. The advanced Multi-Cyclonic Filtration system allows you to continue to vacuum your floors with no loss of suction. The LED controls in the handle gives you the convenience of controlling the on/off and one touch surface adjustment at your fingertips. The Integrated Lifetime Washable Filter reminder tells you when it is time to clean the filter. The Lifetime Washable filter means you never need to replace the filter. On board cleaning tools included for hard to reach areas. The tools include: crevice tool, dusting brush, upholstry tool and extension wand.. All this a a best-in-class six year limited warranty.

Information

• Amazon Sales Rank: #23461 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Silver
• Brand: Hoover
• Model: UH70015
• Released on: 2009-02-16
• Dimensions: 43.50" h x 13.90" w x 15.90" l, 21.60 pounds

• 12 amp bagless upright vacuum cleaner with Windtunnel Technology
• Multi-stage cyclonic filtration; HEPA media for cleaner indoor air
• Embedded Dirt Finder; adjustable height; brushroll shutoff; LED headlight
• Stretch hose, extension wand, crevice tool, and dusting brush/upholstery tool included
• Measures 15-8/9 by 13-8/9 by 43-1/2 inches; 6-year limited warranty

Product Reviews

Removing more dirt from carpet in a single pass than other bagless and cyclonic uprights, this powerful vacuum cleaner combines Windtunnel Technology and multi-stage cyclonic filtration to ensure fast, efficient results. More specifically, the unit's Windtunnel Technology supplies three distinct air tunnels to lift and remove dirt from carpets, preventing it from scattering back onto clean floors, while its multi-stage cyclonic filtration system helps maintain a clean-air intake for longer filter life and consistent suction when cleaning. Its filter also provides HEPA media that traps 99.97-percent of dirt, dust, pollens, and other airborne allergens down to 0.3 microns in size for cleaner indoor air. Furthermore, the thoughtfully designed vacuum cleaner comes equipped with an Embedded Dirt Finder, which uses real-time sonic technology to flag areas that need more focused attention; once dirt has been removed from the carpet, an indicator light turns from red to green to signal a clean carpet. Accessories include an 8-foot stretch hose, an aluminum extension wand, a crevice tool, and a combination dusting brush and upholstery tool for thorough above-floor cleaning throughout the house. Other highlights include a 12 amp motor, a 14-inch-wide nozzle, non-marring wheels, electronic height adjustment in the handle, brushroll shutoff, and a lifetime high-intensity LED headlight to illuminate the cleaning path, as well as a comfortable D-shaped handle, a 40-foot power cord, and a built-in reminder for when the lifetime washable filter needs cleaning. The bagless upright vacuum cleaner measures 15-8/9 by 13-8/9 by 43-1/2 inches and carries a six-year limited warranty.

This is One Outstanding Vacuum
I recently had to pick up a new vacuum when my old vacuum (an upright that wasn't supposed to lose suction, but which broke down and stopped sucking altogether. At least stopped sucking dirt from the floor, that is) went kaput, and I did some research, trying to find one that was sturdy, had the extra tools, and really picked up dirt. I have two large-ish (50 - 70 pound) dogs that shed a bit, track in some dirt, and can cause carpet chaos, so I really wanted to bring home a powerhouse this time. I liked the early reviews I'd seen on this new Hoover Platinum, and liked how it combined cyclonic action (which I thought was one of those marketing terms, but which actually makes some cleaning sense) and Hoover's own Windtunnel mechanisms (my mom swears by her Hoover she's had forever with this, and hey, you have to be able to trust your mom, right), and so decided it was the vacuum for me. And, I'm darn happy so far that I did. It just picks up more dirt and dog hair from the carpet and upholstery than any vacuum I've had so far, and is great for cleaning all of a big house. Sometimes you just want to spot clean, but if you really want to get at cleaning, and really want cleaning power, this is the vacuum for those jobs. All the tools are a plus, too (especially the long hose and the crevice tool, which are perfect for stairs. Oh, the dusting brush is oddly handy, too. I've never really had one of those that worked that well, but this one's tops. Maybe it's just that the engine and all deliver enough power to make the dusting brush worthwhile, but I use it all the time), and it looks great, and the 6-year warranty is nice, but really, without the suction and dirt-pulling ability, would anything else matter? Nope, which is why I'm glad I made the right choice and went for this new Platinum vaccum, because it really picks up the dirt.

Good, but a few things you need to know
We went through our second Dyson, and decided to switch just for the sake of doing so. Aside from the really high end European models, we opted for this new "prestige" line from Hoover, figuring it would be interesting to see what's the best they can do at a higher price point.

The machine itself looks really good, and when you turn it on, it's like starting a nice car, it almost purrs. The electronic start/stop and the electronic height adjustments are fabulous, very refined. And the machine seems to pick up everything in site.

Now, here are a few things to keep in mind, none of which are deal-breakers, but believe me, this thing is not perfect.

First and foremost, emptying the dirt chamber. At first we thought it was like most other bagless machines, you flick a lever and let the stuff fall in your garbage. But after about a week, we noticed the machine not picking up nearly as well, and we couldn't figure out a thing.

Then we looked carefully and saw that a huge collection of hair and debris had collected inside an inner cup, wrapped around the so-called cyclonic device. Once we got rid of that stuff, the vacuum was like new again. Still, it is hardly referred to in the manual, and it is rather a messy task.

Finally is the "dirt" indicator. It works on some sort of audio principle, sending out sounds which come back distored if they run in to dirt. I find that this works most of the time, but sometimes, it just stays red, and even after going over the area five times, it stays red.

I guess one could beef about the extension cord, why they didn't come up with some better way to unreel it and attach it to the machine. This is just like every other vacuum in that respect, but the cord seems longer.

I think I would buy it again, but the bag emptying procedure is sloppy and very unsophisticated. I'd be looking for machines that might do that job better.

worth the money??? you decide
well when we bought this vacuum we had High hopes, especially of the price. Let me start with the great part, More suction then any other vacuum we have ever owned. Brought out more dirt and dust then any vacuum we have ever owned. The dirt sensor is awesome, works just like described, usually by our doorways is the dirtiest and the sensor proves that.
Now for the bad. Size!!!!!! Too big, will not fit under our beds like all our other models that we have owned, even when you put it at the lowest setting it still will not fit. The extension is NOT long enough to do any vacuuming above shoulder height.
Would love to give it a 5 star ratings, but the two items that I mentioned are too important not to mark it down a star for each one. Would I buy it again? No, for the two reasons I mentioned, but Man the areas it does reach... Wow, what suction!!!

Generic HEPA Filter For All Bagless Hoover WindTunnels

Price: $12.50
Manufacturer: Envirocare


This filter is designed to fit the following Hoover models: All Bagless Uprights Hoover bagless uprights model# U5750-900), U5290-900, U6430-900 model U8140-900 Hoover models 5722, 5750, 6616, 6630, 6660, 8146, and 8147. Simply take this filter out, and wash it with hot water for best results. Make sure the filter is 100% dry before usage.

Information

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1777 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Envirocare
• Model: 38-2306-07

• HEPA Allergen Filtration
• Envirocare's Replacement Vacuum Hepa Filter

Product Reviews

It works.
It fit right and was easy to install. My vacuum works better after replacing the filters.

The original filter was really clogged up and it didn't really want to shake out. This one has been in for months and the micro-dirt 'taps' out a lot easier. Would reccomend.

Better than non-washable
Have only used twice but did wash and it seemed to get pretty clean. There was a bit of residual dust in the white filter that did not seem to wash out. Still worked real well after washing it. Much cheaper in price than a non-washable one from Walmart - there it is about $26 and not washable. The non-washable ones are realy hard to get all the dust out of. I gave it 4 stars only because I haven't used it for very long. But I have high hopes for this product.

Nice Quality - fits perfectly
I own an older Hoover vacuum - and it is nice to still get the parts. In this case it is an improved HEPA filter. Arrived very quickly.

Maytag Hoover Vac Accessories Long-Life Hepa Cartridge Filtr

Price: $16.60
Manufacturer: Maytag


Replacement Hoover Part - 40140201

Information

• Amazon Sales Rank: #309 in Single Detail Page Misc
• Brand: Maytag
• Model: 40140201
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds

• HEPA Allergen Filtration
• Replace every six months
• Envirocare's Replacement Vacuum Hepa Filter

Product Reviews

generic that isn't as good as the original
When you buy an after market it gererally as good as the original, in this case it is not. The filter is smaller and cheaper, I saved money but got way less. I will not buy this product again.

Roonie
This was the best price I've ever seen on these filters. The shipping was free and my filter came 2 days after I ordered.

Not washable
Product description indicates it is washable. Pictures show a label stating washable on it. Received product is NOT washable. You can get a non washable filter for 5$ less. Be nice if Amazon removed this one.

Hoover U5269-900 EmPower Bagless Upright Vacuum

Price: $89.95
Manufacturer: Hoover


Hoover EmPower Bagless Upright that puts you in control. The EmPower is quiet when you want it to be and has extra power when you need it.

Information

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3268 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Calypso Green
• Brand: Hoover
• Model: U5269-900
• Released on: 2005-06-15
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 31.00 pounds

• Bagless upright vacuum with 15-inch cleaning path from Hoover; hush mode available for quiet cleaning
• Teflon-coated HEPA filtration cartridge removes air impurities and allergens; debris collects in removable double-chamber dust cup
• 12-amp motor features push-button power surge for heavy-duty dirt extraction; 5 height settings available for various carpets and floors
• Onboard accessories include hand-held power tool for pet hair and vertical cleaning; with a 31-foot power cord and fold-down handle
• Vacuum weighs 21 pounds upon shipping; 1-year warranty

Product Reviews

Amazon.com Review
With a custom power boost function for serious matting and soiling, Hoover offers their EmPower bagless vacuum for household cleaning needs. The upright 12-amp vacuum offers two power settings and five height levels to accommodate a wide variety of floor and carpet types, while eradicating both deeply embedded debris and light layers of dust. With a long-lasting HEPA cartridge filter, the vacuum also improves an environment's air quality, stripping away dust mites, ragweed, and most grass pollen. In removing and containing these allergens, the newly vacuumed room provides relief for sufferers of seasonal allergies like hay fever and helps minimize the discomfort for individuals with cat or dog allergies.

To ensure a clean carpet, the 15-inch wide vacuum head features a helpful headlight to illuminate soiled patches. The agitation from the vacuum's brush roll uproots dirt from even the plushest carpet, with the option of the push button power boost for heavy-duty cleaning. To accommodate households with sleeping babies, children at study, or other volume sensitive inhabitants, the EmPower model is endowed with a Hush mode, operating on lower power for quieter maintenance. Debris travels through a Teflon-coated HEPA cartridge filter into a sealed dual-chamber dust cup. The chambers are transparent to allow easy monitoring of the dust cup's fullness. The dust cup detaches from the vacuum body for easy emptying. Vacuum tools and accessories include a powered hand tool for pet hair and stair step cleaning, extension wand, upholstery nozzle, crevice wand, and an extra-reach hose. The vacuum handle folds down for compact storage. The power cord on this vacuum spans 31 feet in distance. For the best results, the HEPA filter should be replaced every three years and should never be washed. Hoover offers a one-year warranty for this item. The pre-assembled vacuum weighs 21 pounds upon shipping. --Jessica Reuling

Pleasantly Surprised
I was a bit worried when I first bought this, since the box didn't list any specifics about the power level of the cleaner. I was pleasantly surprised to say the least. If you want a great vacuum but don't want to spend the equivalent of a car payment on a Dyson, buy the EmPower. It's pretty powerful, and the pet attachment does exactly what it's supposed to do. I was kind of freaked out with all the dirt, dust and pet hair that ended up in the cannister, but seeing all that plus a clean carpet gives you a pretty good feeling of satisfaction. The cord is extra loooong, which makes going from room to room easier, and the brushes on the bottom of the vacuum really work the nap of the carpet to make it look brand new when you're done. The rotating brushes also create a traction feature, like a lawnmower, that makes it glide across the carpet surface - since I'm so used to pushing crummy cleaners, it almost flew out of my hand the first time I used it. I agree about the "hush" mode feature, however - sounds like a regular vacuum to me. But since I didn't buy it for that feature (who looks for a quiet vacuum?), I don't care that it's really a non-feature.

I suspect Hoover is phasing this model out, since it's on sale practically everwhere I see it (I got mine at Home Depot), but as long as they continue to sell the filters, this is going to be my primary vac for a long time to come. It's a great buy at this price and higher.

I Love It!
I am so glad that I bought this vacuum. I have grown up using vacuums with bags, and I simply prefer the bagless vacuums more. They may not necessarily pick up any better then a bagged vacuum, but bagless vacs are just much easier to deal with, especially this one. There is no getting your fingers inside the vacuum just to empty it. You just simply pop out the canister and you're ready to go. I tried out many vacuums before I bought this, trying to decide on features that I wanted and needed.

What I like about the EmPower:
* It's easy to pick up and carry in a multi-level home, it's light, and the carry handle is a great feature!
* The carpet height dial is easy to turn, not stiff like many other vacuums. This is great for a home like mine with a mix of carpets, hardwood, and area Rugs. I don't have to deal with sore fingers from trying to change the carpet height constantly.
* The canister is easy to remove, clean, and replace. Many bagless vacs that I tried were quite difficult, they may as well have been vacs with bags.
* Having a handle that folds down is a decent space saver in a house with horrible storage
* It keeps it's suction better than any vacuum I have ever used
* It's sturdy and good looking
* The attachments are easy to get to and use

What I don't like about the EmPower
* I wish the canister was bigger and could hold more

Some tips on using a bagless
* empty the canister after two uses...I have to do this because my dog sheds horribly
* empty the canister outside, I usually do this the day before my trash gets picked up. This way, all of the dust that escapes is not escaping into your house, and is going straight to the dumpster.
* I keep an old utility brush right by my garbage can outside so that I can brush off the filter, this keeps it very clean.

This vacuum is a great buy, I have no doubt. If you are on the fence on this decision, you cannot lose with this product.

It really sucks! (in a good way)
This vac sucks up more cat hair than any vac I have ever used! I collected the equivalent of three cats when I did my whole house after I got this machine. I had to empty it three times in one day because it had collected so much hair. It did so much better a job than the old wind tunnel, that the carpets had returned to a color much closer to the original.

The attachments all come along with you although I am not crazy about the hose connection. You must disconnect one end of the hose to use the attachments. This works OK, but then when you're done, you have to reconnect it. This doesn't work as well as I would like. I have to admit that I have arthritis in my hands, so that may be the reason I have trouble.

Also the hose is not long enough to do stairs etc. You can buy a hose extender according to the book, but I found that the hose extender that came with the old wind tunnel works with this machine, so if you have one of those, you've already got one!

Despite the minor complaints, I am very happy with the job this machine does and would highly recommend it.

Hoover S2200 Flair Bagless Stick Cleaner

Price: $39.99
Manufacturer: Hoover


Bagless Stick Cleaner - Exciting new style - Bagless dirt cup - High Performance 6+ amp motor - Swivel nozzle - Quiet - Lightweight - 20' Cord

Information

• Amazon Sales Rank: #623 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Metallic
• Brand: Hoover
• Model: S2200
• Dimensions: 7.60" h x 9.40" w x 28.40" l, 10.00 pounds

• Bagless stick cleaner for bare floors and low carpets
• Pop-off dirt cup; multi-stage filtration system
• Large rear wheels and swivel nozzle for maneuverability
• 20-foot power cord; quick-release cord hooks; hang up slot
• Includes a full 1-year warranty

Product Reviews

Amazon.com Review
Slim and speedy, the 6-amp Hoover Flair stick cleaner is a handy cleaning tool for bare floors and low carpets. It has a 10-inch floor nozzle for efficient coverage and collects dirt and debris in a bagless dust cup for easy upkeep. The cup is clear for monitoring and pops off quickly to empty in the trash bin. A washable cloth filter is included inside, and an additional side-mounted filter helps keep smaller particles from returning to the atmosphere of your home. In operation, the handle drops to horizontal for maneuvering under furniture, though the oval body may not fit under especially low-slung tables and chairs.

Simple to use, the Flair includes a swivel nozzle design and oversized casters for easy turning. A rocker switch on the handle controls power and a foot-pedal toggle changes the nozzle from "bare floors" to "carpets." Outfitted with a 20-foot power cord, the vacuum comes with quick-release cord hooks and a hole in the handle for hanging storage. Hoover includes a one-year warranty. --Emily Bedard

From the Manufacturer
Features:

• Bagless E-Z Empty dirt cup--no bag to change!
• Multi-stage filtration system.
• Rug and floor nozzle for bare floor or carpet surfaces.
• 20-foot power cord with wrap hooks.
• Large rear wheels and swivel nozzle for added maneuverability.
• Sleek and stylish design
• Hang up slot for easy storage.

Great until it fell apart
With new low pile carpeting (berber) and tile floors elsewhere in my home, this seemed to be the perfect solution and alternative to my trusty Kenmore. The Hoover was easy to handle, descent suction, fairly easy to empty the canister (albeit slightly messy as the dust/dirt tended to "fly" a bit), long electrical cord and an overall lightweight appliance easy enough to manage under tables and chairs and such. However, the third use resulted in a crack in the foot that attaches to the body - this resulted merely from preparing to turn off the machine - too much pressure when placed upright? One crack lead to another, then chunks flew off to the point that the bottom no longer stayed attached to the unit, no way to replace the part without replacing the entire base/foot - not cost effective and of course, past the 30 day return. If the hard plastic connection from foot to base were reinforced or if a preventive measure of duct tape or such around the connection were made I believe this minor adjustment would resolve this unfortunate complication. A call to Hoover netted "ah, sorry to hear of that, never heard of a problem like that before". I didn't know the one I bought for my sister had done the same thing until after I shared the details of my call to Hoover with her. She agrees it's a good concept, but plagued by an otherwise minor flaw.

PROBLEM WITH BREAKING HOUSING FIXED!!!
After reading some of the reviews here, I was concerned about buying this cleaner, even though it seemed to be exactly what I was looking for to replace my expired 1974 model Eureka electric broom (Brand loyalty lead me to look for another Eureka, but unfortunately, the company has been bought and sold several times, and they no longer make the quality product they did when I purchased my electric broom.) I visited my local independent vacuum dealer that I had used in the past in keeping my Eureka going all these years; and when he informed me he couldn't get the parts to rebuild the motor; I asked for his recommendation, and he endorsed the Hoover Flair. When I voiced my concern about the breaking housing, he showed me how the problem area has been reinforced - I mean the plastic tapers to 1" thick at this point. Hoover is now owned by Maytag, and they are concerned with making a quality product. Based upon that, and the strength evidenced by the thickness of the plastic in this area, I laid my fears to rest and bought the machine.

The vacuum performs EXCELLENTLY on both carpet and bare floors - I like the fact there is no metal on the nozzle to scratch my hardwood floors; and it also handles cat hair and cat litter with ease.

In summary, I recommend this cleaner WHOLEHEARTEDLY!!!

Decent for light use
I bought this vacuum along with another regular vacuum (eureka 480?) at the same time from amazon. The quality is not too good, but decent, but what do you expect for such a cheap cost. I paid $25 by using the gold box. It works pretty good for light use like picking up small dirt, dust, and hair from the hardwood. It works on carpet too, but since there is no real aggitator, it only does an OK job. Just surface debris. The bag system is a pretty big pain in the ***. You have to use your fingers to pull out disgusting dirt stuck to the filter. It is pretty light and glides through the floor very easily with it's rollers. This vacuum is good for when you have hardwood floors and you don't want to use the big heavy vacuum all the time. I would reccommend it to people as a secondary vacuum. Most I would pay is $30-35 for it.

Hoover Windtunnel Bagless Canister Filter # 59134033

Price: $18.87
Manufacturer: Hoover


Bagless canister Hoover WindTunnel Bagless Canister Dirt Cup Filter #59134033;quantity sold one.This Hoover Filter # 59134033 for the S3755 and S3765, fits in the dirt cup of all Hoover Bagless Canisters -Models S3755-045 & S3765-040 This genuine Hoover Bagless Canister Primary Filter fits inside the dirt container on all Hoover Bagless canisters. It consists of a cylinder shaped cartridge with fanfold filter media between the beige ends. This long life filter can be washed by holding it under running water. The fanfold design provides a large filter media area for reduced resistance to air flow.Bagless Canister Primary Filter # 59134033

Information

• Amazon Sales Rank: #200 in Single Detail Page Misc
• Brand: Hoover
• Model: 59134033

Product Reviews

Hoover 40140201 Replacement Long-Life HEPA Cartridge Filter

Price: $17.45
Manufacturer: Hoover


The pleated long-life Hepa cartridge filter fits inside the dust compartment in Hoover Bagless Uprights with the Twin Chamber System. This Hepa filter filters out 100% dust mites and 99.8% ragweed and common grass pollens. This filter should be replaced every 3 to 6 months depending on the amount of use. The vacuums that use this filter are the Empower, Windtunnel Bagless uprights, Savvy Bagless uprights and the new Anniversary bagless uprights

Information

• Amazon Sales Rank: #577 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: White
• Brand: Hoover
• Model: 40140201
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 14.44" h x 8.13" w x 8.13" l, .50 pounds

• Pleated long-life HEPA replacement filter
• Fits any Hoover bagless upright vacuum with Twin Chamber System
• Traps 100-percent of dust mites and 99.8-percent of ragweed and common grass pollens
• Replace every 3 to 6 months or as needed based upon usage
• Measures approximately 8 by 8 by 14-2/5 inches

Product Reviews

Protect family members and pets from harmful air pollutants with this pleated, long-life HEPA cartridge filter. The unit fits inside the dust compartment of any Hoover bagless upright vacuum cleaner equipped with the Twin Chamber System--use it in the Empower, WindTunnel, Savvy, and Anniversary bagless uprights. The HEPA filter traps 100-percent of dust mites and 99.8-percent of ragweed and common grass pollens. For best results, replace the filter every three to six months or as needed based upon usage. The replacement filter measures approximately 8 by 8 by 14-2/5 inches.

product misrepresented
I feel duped after purchasing this product based upon the Amazon description. I was under the impression that I was buying a Hoover brand product at a great price. I was wrong. The product is some cheaper quality knock off. I guess I have learned once again that I get what I pay for.

Hoover replacement filter
This product was not a Hoover genuine filter as advertised. The filter is not near as sturdy as my old Hoover filter.

GREAT product, but not made by Hoover.
This is definitely a great product for two main reasons: it works really well, and it costs less than half what you'd pay for the Hoover brand filter in any store. It should be noted, however, that it is not a product made by the Hoover company. This means that it is slightly different in shape than the original filter that came with my machine. (In my machine, the top circle on the filter is supposed to slide into the catch on the plastic mesh screen to keep it in place, as shown in the picture above--this one's top circle is smaller than the catch, so it sits off center by about 1/2 an inch.) The difference doesn't remotely affect the filter's function; if anything, I have noticed that my machine is doing a much more effective job of cleaning than it ever did before. And, it is certainly NOT worth twice the price to buy one that is a perfect fit. I recommend buying two or more at a time to save on shipping.

Hoover U5786900 Windtunnel Anniversary Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner

Price: $175.00
Manufacturer: Hoover


Windtunnel anniversary bagless upright with an ergonomic D-grip handle.

Information

• Amazon Sales Rank: #613 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Silver
• Brand: Hoover
• Model: U5786900
• Dimensions: 10.25" h x 16.50" w x 39.50" l, 25.00 pounds

• Bagless upright vacuum cleaner with patented WindTunnel technology
• Embedded DirtFinder system; HEPA filter; bottom-empty dirt container
• Deluxe stretch hose; on-board tool set; pet-hair tool for cleaning upholstery
• Non-marring wheels; ergonomic D-grip handle; 5-position height adjustment
• Measures 13 by 15 by 45 inches; 3-year limited warranty

Product Reviews

Equipped with patented WindTunnel technology, this bagless upright vacuum delivers powerful, deep-down cleaning performance. It uses three distinct air channels to lift and trap dirt, keeping it from scattering back into the carpet, so dirt ends up in the cleaner not on the floor. With red and green lights, its embedded DirtFinder system indicates areas that may need more cleaning attention. The green "clean" light remains on while vacuuming except when the detector senses a larger amount of dirt; then the red "dirty" light will illuminate to suggest additional vacuuming in the area until the light changes back to green. The unit also traps 99.97-percent of dust and pollens down to 0.3 microns in size thanks to its HEPA filter. Even more, it provides a deluxe stretch hose, a complete on-board tool set for above-floor cleaning, and a pet-hair tool with rotating brushes that effectively removes stubborn pet hair and dirt from upholstery and carpeted stairs. Other thoughtful details include non-marring wheels with bearings for lower push effort on carpet and safe use on bare floors, an ergonomic D-grip handle for added comfort and control, and a bottom-empty dirt container that helps keep hands clean. The unit also comes with fingertip on/off power control, five-position height adjustment, edge-cleaning bristles, and a no-touch filter-cleaning system for enhanced performance, as well as a headlight and a 31-foot power cord. The vacuum cleaner measures 13 by 15 by 45 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.

Outstanding vacuum, outstanding value
I highly recommend this vacuum. I received it two weeks ago after purchasing on Amazon and it is hands down the most superior vacuum I have ever owned, and definitely outperforms other vacuums I have paid a lot more for.

I always shop the field and do fairly extensive research for all consumer purchases. We consulted Consumer Reports and this model ranked fairly high in overall performance yet had a reasonable price tag. We have about 1800 square feet of carpet, most of it medium-pile. We have one australian shepard, three manx cats, and a two-year-old child, so pet hair and dander pick-up were important to us, as well as filtering.

This model comes in a bagged version, the bagless version (the one I bought), and a bagless self-propelled version. I found the bagged version in some local stores, but I am not interested in a bagged vacuum. My local Costco carried the self-propelled version, but it was very very heavy and besides I just don't understand why the self-propelled feature even exists.

This vacuum is very quiet for it's power. It has exceedingly powerful suction. The dirt sensor has two modes - normal and sensitive. The sensitive setting is truly microscopically sensitive. The vacuum is relatively light weight for its size. Either way, this feature works and it is helpful in high-traffic areas.

Best Feature #1: The canister is almost "self-cleaning". You have to see it to understand, but there are two chambers...the first chamber contains the primary filter, and then all the medium and course particulate and hair and whatnot fill the second chamber. To empty, you just drop the bottom like most canisters, but the difference is that there is nothing in the second chamber for the course matter to get caught up on so it just empties right out without your having to fuss with it, and then the filter (this is genius) rotates via an exterior handle that unfolds from the canister. You spin the filter, and it spins against a plastic tab inside the canister, causing all the fine particulate to just drop out the bottom. When you are done you canister is almost brand new again, and you are dust-free and NOT breathing a bunch of crap!

Best Feature #2: I don't know how this is happening, but this vacuum rolls so easily it FEELS like it is self-propelled. Only it's not. I think it must have exceedingly high quality wheels.

Our house smells better after running this vacuum. We breath easier. This vacuum is so good I would by it new every six months if I had to. We paid about $180 with shipping, an absolute bargain given its performance and features. Oh yeah, the detachable pet hair attachment actually works!

Great suction and Price!!
Prior to purchasing my new Hoover, I read a lot of reviews on all the leading vacuums, i.e, Dyson, Hoover, Oreck, etc. And for the price and powerful suction, I went with the Hoover. Owned a Oreck previously becasue I wanted something that was more light weight to manuever, but it just didn't have the suction power, especially with pet hair.
My only complaint about the Hoover is emptying the canister, which is messy. But, knowing and seeing what it picked up makes me feel confident that it works!!

wow!
I went and got this vacuum from bi-mart today to clean out the germs, dust, and other filth that has been getting me and my room mates sick all winter. I ran it through my living room once and it sucked up a dust ball the size of my cat. I don't know how I ever lived without this vacuum cleaner.

Hoover S3765-040 WindTunnel Electronic Bagless Canister Vacuum

Price: $229.00
Manufacturer: Hoover


WindTunnel Technology uses computer designed air ducts to provide a powerful dual air stream to enhance dirt pick up capabilities. The WindTunnel design also reduces the scattering of debris, common to many ordinary canisters. The WindTunnel Bagless Power Nozzle Canister with Electronic finger-touch variable speed control, remote fingertip power on/off and remote fingertip brush roll on/off, picks up more dirt than any other canister...period!

Information

• Amazon Sales Rank: #120 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Champagne Gold
• Brand: Hoover
• Model: S3765-040
• Released on: 2003-03-17
• Dimensions: 13.50" h x 15.70" w x 28.10" l, 13.00 pounds

• Bagless cansister vacuum with WindTunnel technology
• 15 Power Nozzle styling has a low profile design for cleaning tough-to-get-at places
• Deluxe Pump Handle design allows for near effortless control and operation
• Finger-Touch Variable Speed Control provides flexibility in varying suction
• Includes HEPA filter and 1-year warranty

Product Reviews

Amazon.com Review
Hoover’s latest canister stands out for its design-savvy looks, not to mention the fact that it cleans with powerful WindTunnel technology. Dirt particles are cleverly ducted away from the spinning agitators to ensure they’re captured in the bagless dirt cup and not sent back out onto the carpet. The HEPA filter traps minute allergen particles and conveniently removes for cleaning. Large, soft wheels allow the compact 12-amp vacuum--which looks like it could play a robot extra in Star Wars--to maneuver easily. Best of all, the handgrip features electronic control buttons for power on and off, variable suction (allowing smooth transition from wood floors to area rugs), and agitator action speed for carpets. Tools are easily attached to the telescoping wand, making it a snap to switch from cleaning floors to using drape and upholstery tools. A one-year warranty covers this unique vacuum against defects.

A Super Sucker with ony minor drawbacks
I have never done a review of an item before but but I spent so much time researching this vacuum cleaner purchase that I decided to. The other reviews were very helpful so I wanted to give something back. Please understand this review covers the machines ergonomics and functional aspects. Since the machine is new in our home I can not address how well the vacuum will perform after extended periods. First let me say that this purchase came after a lot of research. I compared most brands on the market and and narrowed the field to the hoover and the Dyson. After a trip to the local store I ruled out the Dyson due to its cumbersome design, high price and the series of steps necessary to use the wand and accessories. What a pain!. In addition the beater brush area is very high on Dyson the and would be very difficult to get under furniture and cabinets. Now that said, let it be know that my wife if a vacaholic. The vacuum runs every day in this house. For the last several years we have used a $400 Panasonic machine and we thought it was doing a good job. We were wrong! A first cleaning with this new hoover has returned several cups of dust and dirt from EACH room!!. Really!.This hoover finds dirt that the Panasonic didn't know existed!. The beater bar is very aggressive it will actually pull the head along if you don't restrain it. At this point I think I will just list the pros and cons as that is easier for the reader. The Pros far out weigh the cons on this machine and I think with a few simple changes hover will have the ultimate machine in this line. We are very pleased.

Pros:
-Incredible suction and very aggressive beater bar.
-Excellent design with a all the controls at your fingers.
-Easy and quick access to wand and tools.
-Automatic cord recoil
-hand held suction powered beater brush
-No bags
-Ease of use
-Nice flexible hose
-convinient handle for carry.
-easy to empty dust bin
-Nice looking machine
-Good value for the price.

Cons:
-Not all the tools store on the unit.
-No electronic dirt sensor.
-brush and wand attachments are small are poorly designed.
-Brush has very short stiff bristle that not serve well on blinds, ceiling fans. etc
-The cord is bit stiff and doesn't seem to match the quality of the rest of the vacuum.
-Dust bin has to be emptied some what frequently.

Cleans like a mini-tornado
This vacuum cleaner looks a tad like an offshoot of Artoo-Detoo, but it gets the job done in a jiffy. I put it together fairly easily, plugged it in, hit the button and took it for a test-drive. It cleaned my wall-to-wall carpeting in no time at all and left it looking like new. There's a foot pedal to wind the cord, and the cord is 22 feet long so that one plug-in should take care of a good-size room. And the best thing is there is no yucky bag to change (the worst thing about regular vacuum cleaners). The plastic dirt container needs emptying every three or four weeks (I vacuum three rooms of wall-to-wall carpeting once a week) but it couldn't be simpler -- push the release button, lift the container out, dump the dirt into the garbage can, rinse out the container, dry it and pop it back in. There are a several attachments to clean the stairs, the blinds, and the furniture that work well. This is a great mid-price canister vac that is a good value for the money.

Thanks to others who recommended this great machine!
Our house is built on a hillside in four levels to take advantage of a great view, so we have six carpeted staircases to clean. We replaced an upright two years ago at a "Bed & Bath" shop, with a bagless canister vac, based upon the salespersons recommendations for using a canister with lots of stairs. We did find the canister was a good choice for the stairs, but it was not easy to clean the dust container and filters, and going from the carpet to bare floor attachment required shuffling the parts. While not particularly difficult, it was an annoyance to stop and retireve whichever attachment was needed, and it always seemed to be on the last floor I'd cleaned. When the spring loaded button that kept the attachments on the wand broke, we found no one local carried replacement parts. We tried the web and found thE part was not available anywhere. Since we've become regular Amazon shoppers, we decided to consult with other Amazon patrons opinions about vacuums before buying another.

After reading many recommendations, we settled on the Wind Tunnel Electronic and fired off the order. We have had it for about two months and we are more pleased with this vacuum than any we've had in the last 35 years. The powerful motor produces several levels of suction, which are controlled from buttons easily accessible to the thumb of the hand you are using to hold and direct the wand. Another button activates the carpet beaters, which allows the user to go from carpeted floors to hard surfaces simply by pushing the button. The canister has a handy compartment that contains a crevase tool and brush attachment. The metal wand detaches from the floor attachment with a touch of your toe to a release lever, making it possible to eaisly go from the carpet attachment to a brush to clean air vents, shelves, and tables; then reinsert the wand into the floor attachment from a standing position. The designer of this machine had obviously cleaned more than one house!

We have two cats and a dog, so every cleaning we are amazed to find SOOOOO MUCH hair and fur along with dander in the canister. We can not imagine how the pets haven't disappeared, since we pick up enough every cleaning to build another small cat. That said, there is no discernable odor from the air pulled into the canister and filters, which are easy to clean and are washable, so every time we begin to clean it's like starting with a new machine.

Hoover has made the perfect machine for us and we recommend it to anyone with pets, stairs, and mixtures of carpet, wood, tile and vinyl floors.

Hoover S2220 Flair Bagless Upright Stick Vacuum with Power Nozzle

Price: $49.99
Manufacturer: Hoover


Lightweight, maneuverable, free standing stick vacuum with power nozzle. With its sleek European styling, complimented by a premium painted high gloss finish, the Flair Free Standing Stick Cleaner with Power Nozzle from Hoover is the new standard for lightweight, maneuverable cleaning.

Information

• Amazon Sales Rank: #92 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Metallic Red
• Brand: Hoover
• Model: S2220
• Dimensions: 7.68" h x 9.65" w x 28.27" l, 10.10 pounds

• Lightweight, maneuverable, upright stick vacuum with 7-2/5 amp motor
• Power nozzle with additional motor for effective carpet and rug cleaning
• Washable, transparent, EZ Empty dirt cup; multi-stage filtration system
• 20-foot power cord with wrap hooks; large rear wheels; swivel floor nozzle
• Measures approximately 45-1/2 by 9 inches; full 1-year warranty

Product Reviews

Love this little vac!
This is a fantastic little vac. It isn't as loud as my last stick vac and it doesn't scratch my wood floors. The first day I bought it I really put it through the paces. I was impressed with how well it cleans floors, carpets and rugs with fringe. I love the fact that you can turn off the roller to do the fringed rugs and floors. It picked up popcorn and screws easily. Sand and gravel from the kids shoes, no problem. After a rain, the floor got a little muddy from all the kids going in and out so I just turned on the brush and VOILA, the dried mud went right up.
It really does stand on it's own, even on a soft cushy carpet.
The only changes left to make is to lengthen the cord a bit and put a small pull-out nozzle high up on the side so I can use it for practically everything, such as dusting windowsills. I won't let my wish list ruin the review though. 5 stars for the best little vac I've had yet.

The guy review of a bagless vacuum-UPDATE
I went out looking for a small vacuum WITH a bag, trying to avoid the bagless (didn't want to deal with the dust), but changed my mind when I found this one.

Excellent and no-nonsense. I can whip this baby out and have it running in 3 seconds. This thing is great for quick clean ups, like the kitchen, although I have used it for a complete downstairs vacuuming

Good points: two modes--carpet and floor. Works both surfaces great. The carpet-mode simply powers up the power head roller.

The low-profile, swivel head means I can get under everything, everywhere, even couches, which means less furniture to move.
Quick-release power cord hook, so I'm not spending five minutes unraveling the reasonably-long cord.

See-thru "unbag" so you know when it's getting full.

It is small enough to store anywhere, even has a hole in the top of the handle to hang in a closet.

Bad points: I'm thinking hard on this one. OK, the power switch is too low (see the picture). It is also bagless, which I found is actually GOOD point as it keeps this vacuum light and small. The "bag" is very easy to pull out and empty. With no bags to buy, the price makes this an excellent choice.

It's also great for chasing cats around the house.

UPDATE: The handle needs some kind of rubber coating to prevent it from falling when leaned against a wall or counter; managed to break the lower cord catch due to repeated falls. Naturally, I immediately bought another (from Amazon, of course).

Good for limited purposes
I have purchased two of these vacuums. Both work very well on bare floors and area rugs. But they will overheat and cut out temporarily if using the power nozzle in dwellings with wall to wall carpet. I have called the company to report the problem and was advised that they are not meant to clean entire houses or apartments, or even entire rooms of any size with wall to wall carpeting. The company says they are meant for "touch-up" cleaning in small areas. Nevertheless, as I said, they have worked well cleaning an entire small house with bare floors (and not using the power nozzle). It ia using the nozzle for extended periods of time that apparently causes the overheating.

Hoover 5507-900 Elite Auto-Rewind Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner

Price: $94.99
Manufacturer: Hoover


The Hoover Elite Rewind Bagless upright comes fully featured with a powerful 12 AMP Motor for excellent cleaning performance. A cord reel with a 24 foot cord makes cord management easy. It automatically rewinds with a push of a button for quick effortless storage. The bottom dump dirt cup with lid allows the user to never touch the dirt when dumping the contents. A wide 14.5 inch cleaning path for faster cleaning of your carpet. Comes with a lifetime Hepa Filter. Never need to buy or replace filters, ever.Also, the Air Flow indicator alerts the user to clean the filter to maintain peak performance.The deluxe stretch Hose with a full complement of tools including a Powered Pet Hair Cleaning Tool gives the user over 10 feet of reach.

Information

• Amazon Sales Rank: #43 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Hoover
• Model: U5507900
• Dimensions: 22.30 pounds

• Bagless upright vacuum cleaner with powerful 12 amp motor
• 14-1/2-inch-wide cleaning path; 7 height settings; air-flow indicator; HEPA filter
• Headlight; 24-foot auto-rewind cord; stretch hose for extended reach
• Crevice wand, dusting brush/upholstery tool, and pet-hair tool included
• Measures 13 by 15 by 44 inches; 1-year warranty

Product Reviews

Equipped with a powerful 12 amp motor, this bagless upright vacuum cleaner takes the hassle out of cleaning carpets, bare floors, stairs, and more. The unit features a 14-1/2-inch-wide cleaning path and seven height adjustments to meet the needs of different floor types. It also provides an air-flow indicator to signal when the dust cup needs emptying and the filter needs cleaning in order to maintain peak performance. The E-Z Empty dirt cup empties from the bottom, keeping hands away from the dirt, and the lifetime HEPA air filter means no filters to replace, ever. For convenient above-floor cleaning, the vacuum comes with a deluxe stretch hose and a full assortment of tools to provide over 9 feet of extended reach. On-board tools include a long crevice wand, a combination dusting brush and upholstery tool, and a pet-hair cleaning tool that removes pet hair and dirt from stairs and upholstery. Other thoughtful details include a brilliant headlight to illuminate the cleaning path, a deluxe furniture guard that protects baseboards and furniture from bumps and dents, and a 24-foot retractable cord that rewinds automatically at the push of a button. The vacuum cleaner measures 13 by 15 by 44 inches and carries a one-year warranty.

we don't need no stinking wands!
This vacuum is great. yes, the rewind feature is awesome but also the sheer sucking power of this vac will have you wonder why you ever sat on your carpet without cleaning it with this sucker fist.

Great features:
clear canister so all the dirt-a-phobes can see all the filth they are sucking up
canister has a thumb release so your hands don't have to get near the dust
super easy assebly
on off power switch at the base of the vac so you can turn it on with a toe
lightweight for a strong vac
snappy red color
no bags and a lifetime hepa filter(easy to wash)
3 levels of adjustment for bare floors, burbers and longer thick carpets

Oh yeah and it doesn't cost a lot and you do get an attachment for pet hair that works great on just about anything..lampshades etc.

Update: 2009 and I still have mine going strong despite a nicked cord (my fault) and babysitting the hairiest dog on the planet. The giant hair balls clogged the intake hose but I just had to detach it and take the garden hose and blast out the clog. New rule to live by: Don't let a dog into your house who's coat is in the "blow" stage.

So far it's great
I researched tons of vacuums before purchasing this one. I wanted the best I could get for around $100. This is the first time I've owned a bagless vacuum and I was a bit concerned that it would be messy to empty it. Turns out not to be a problem. Everything detaches easily. If you were to open it over the garbage and shake it out, then some of the dust will fly around cause of the shaking. I just set it in a plastic bag, open, and lift it up and everything comes out mess free in the bag. The automatic cord rewind thing was not a selling point for me when I purchased it, but now I don't ever want to own a vacuum without it - it's so convenient. I gave it four stars only because it is a little bit heavy, but not too much to be a problem for me.

Superb Performance
Having two different Eureka Optima's break within a six month period, I figured it was a sign to maybe try a different make and model. Then I saw this Hoover and figured I'd give it a try. I'll admit I was a little unsure at first because it was a little too big, especially for my apartment. But wow, was I surprised by it's performance and features. Setup was a breeze, took five minutes and a phillips screwdriver. The retractable cord is an awesome feature, but by far my favorite feature has to be how you release the dust cup. It's just common sense, but took forever for someone to realize "Hmmm, let's make it easy and prevent dirt going everywhere by having the cup release from the BOTTOM!" And you can do so one handed, with the flick of your thumb. Storage is the same as my old Optima, it's just a little taller, but I can tell this badboy is going to be around for a long long time. Five stars all the ways!