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!!!