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Joined: Aug 1, 2007
Points: 34

NEW Hoover Upright
Original Message   Jan 23, 2009 11:02 pm
I don't know if anyone has seen this but I think I like it better just by hearing how it sounds, seems much more quiet than the Oreck. This vacuum comes with a 6 year warranty at only $399, pretty good deal. Sorry if this was posted already.



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HARDSELL


Joined: Aug 22, 2007
Points: 1293

Re: NEW Hoover Upright
Reply #55   Jan 27, 2009 2:44 pm
CarmineD wrote:
Hey HARDSELL:

On this one, I follow your lead.  I asked you several times why if you liked a DC07 so much, did you sell after 3 years?  And not buy another dyson, but instead 2 other brands:  Kirby Sentria, Royal Emminence, and now HOOVER Whisper.  Not that I have anthing bad ro say about these choices.  They are all fine choices if you can't make up your mind.  Youe answer was that when you're good and ready, you'll buy another dyson.   Personally I'd say you're working/waiting on another as a gift.  I have a DC07 pink! 

When I'm so inclined, I'll exit here.  Glory and/or humiliation will probably play no part.  Neither will your and dyson's hoping.

BTW, truths are truths whether or not anyone believes and falsehoods are falsehoods even if all believe.  Opinions by their nature are biased.  I have my share and so do you.  And we both express them here.  Readers and posters in need of assistance can pick and choose what and who they wish to follow. 

If there are any of your points that I may have missed, please let me know.  Always happy to accomodate you, my friend. 

Carmine D.



Carmine, please accept my sincerest apology.  I was referencing the humilation of the Z.  I have never and hope to never wish ill happenings to any individual.  Yes, we have some heated disagreements but there is no animosity on my part.  Hope you feel the same.  Regardless you are still a bonehead. 

Have a pleasant afternoon and keep those insults coming.

Trebor


Joined: Jan 16, 2009
Points: 321

Re: NEW Hoover Upright
Reply #56   Jan 27, 2009 2:46 pm
First of all, the quote "All great truths begin as heresies" was not posted by Carmine, he copied and pasted MY post.

Second, I did not give the quote in its entirety "History warns us that it is the customary fate of new truths to begin as heresies and to end as superstitions.
Thomas Huxley"

Ask any physicist (or astronomer) about the validity of that statement, or look at Hoover. The beater bar was the heresy that actually turned out to be the great truth,(and still is except for glue down carpet.) The stainless steel beater bar had softer bristles, and was actually gentler on carpet than stiff bristles with no beater bar. The fact that the beater bar has fallen into disuse as an old-fashioned idea does not change its effectiveness. When the Electrolux plant was still in Bristol,VA, their test carpets were cleaned with a contraption that was like a giant inside-out Hoover 700, with the test carpets actually fed into its mouth and passed out its-actually it worked quite well. The engineers agreed that Hoover was right about the effectiveness of the beater bar, however, the carpet or rug had to be picked up off the floor and held by the nozzle as the vacuum was pushed back and forth, not possible with a power nozzle, at least not a really maneuverable one. At one time "The earth moves around the sun", "gravity pulls all objects equally", and "the earth is a sphere" were ALL heresies worthy of death to any who dared speak them. And there still is a flat earth society whose members believe that the appollo missions to the moon were all faked. Anyone here want a membership application snail-mailed to them?

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CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: NEW Hoover Upright
Reply #57   Jan 27, 2009 2:51 pm
Hey HARDSELL:

Seems you settled down.

The facts and circumstances are there for all to read and interpret as they like, if they like.  You too.  They can verify with Mohawk and dyson and not take my word or any other.  I mentioned to you that a large regional rug and appliance retailer here in LV recommended against dyson on the rugs I have.   Suggesting HOOVER and others with a manual height adjustment.  My ORECK works fine.  No rug height adjustment!  But ORECK is lighter than full sized vacuums and doesn't get buried down in the rug pile.  I told you too that my builder and his floor/rug contractor recommended against dysons on the rugs that residents and I have in our homes in my community.  Citing instead HOOVER and ORECK.  Maybe due to the fact that these brands are approved by the Carpet and Rug Institute and dyson is not.  BTW, the CRI cite is referenced in the link I provided to you too.  This is all rehashed information I've told you a half dozen times before.  I didn't make it up.  You can choose to believe or disbelieve.  Just like my Mohawk wool carpets. 

Carmine D.

CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: NEW Hoover Upright
Reply #58   Jan 27, 2009 3:01 pm
HARDSELL wrote:
Your reference to Mohawk's declined warranty is quite the opposite of your assessment of Dyson's brush.

It reads:  Mohawk suggest a beater bar for the carpet. They say the Dyson' brushed are two stiff.

One of you is wrong.  Do we believe an egotistical old fart or a major manufacturer?  BTW, you seem to think this manufacturer is very knowledgeable.  Wonder if they would say the same about you.


Hello HARDSELL:

Simple explanation, believe it or not.  It's my interpretation. 

This is a non-vacuum industry person providing his interpretation of the exchange with dyson/rug retailer.  I take this to mean that his dyson Animal is a DC17 not DC07, but it doesn't say for sure.  Especially since the poster's date is August 2008 more in time with the DC17.  And like dyson told me, disconnect the brush roll/use straight suction and/or attachments [on the rug!!!].  The poster was probably told the same by dyson.  And the poster says Mohawk recommended a beater bar.  I interpret this as a revolving brush not straight suction.  But the brushes on the dyson [DC17] are too stiff and cause damage.  If you research the other link I provided, the model in question is a DC17.   But the rug distributor does not make the voided warranty model specific instead disallowing all models by that brand.

Carmine D.

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HARDSELL


Joined: Aug 22, 2007
Points: 1293

Re: NEW Hoover Upright
Reply #59   Jan 27, 2009 5:05 pm
CarmineD wrote:
Hello HARDSELL:

Simple explanation, believe it or not.  It's my interpretation. 

This is a non-vacuum industry person providing his interpretation of the exchange with dyson/rug retailer.  I take this to mean that his dyson Animal is a DC17 not DC07, but it doesn't say for sure.  Especially since the poster's date is August 2008 more in time with the DC17.  And like dyson told me, disconnect the brush roll/use straight suction and/or attachments [on the rug!!!].  The poster was probably told the same by dyson.  And the poster says Mohawk recommended a beater bar.  I interpret this as a revolving brush not straight suction.  But the brushes on the dyson [DC17] are too stiff and cause damage.  If you research the other link I provided, the model in question is a DC17.   But the rug distributor does not make the voided warranty model specific instead disallowing all models by that brand.

Carmine D.


Light travels faster than sound. That's why  some people appear
    bright until you hear them speak.
CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: NEW Hoover Upright
Reply #60   Jan 27, 2009 5:28 pm
HARDSELL wrote:
Light travels faster than sound. That's why  some people appear
    bright until you hear them speak.


..............and for a very limited few, their brilliance radiates like the sunshine!  But, of course, one must be able to read and comprehend to understand and appreciate them!  Since you didn't know and asked me the question, which I answered and explained to you in very short order, figure out who is who.  Take your time before you answer.  I don't want you to have to change your mind [again].

Carmine D.

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