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tomas21
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Hoover WindTunnel versus Kenmore Progressive Vacuum cleaners
Original Message Jan 2, 2009 5:20 pm |
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Venson
Joined: Jul 23, 2007
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Re: Hoover WindTunnel versus Kenmore Progressive Vacuum cleaners
Reply #37 Feb 4, 2009 8:57 am |
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. . . .My Valentine's Day present, she jested. A MIELE S7 is more to my liking, I parried! Don't even go there, she retorted. And I didn't!. Carmine D. Keep the faith Carmine. You've still got a birthday, Father's Day and Christmas. Right? Best, Venson
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CarmineD
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Re: Hoover WindTunnel versus Kenmore Progressive Vacuum cleaners
Reply #39 Mar 3, 2009 5:43 pm |
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Hello Venson: The COSTCO here sold out of the WT SP Anniversary model in short order. It had 2 pallets when I last saw a few weeks ago. Went back this past week to pick up some movie tickets for my daughter. Gone. They'll be back. Not sure the price when they return. Carmine D.
Hi Venson:
The local COSTCO has 2 HOOVER WT's now. The bagless for $159 and the bagged WT SP for $189. Not the Anniversary edition but the comparable one in silver with a 3 year warranty. Both are HOOVER TTI and both made in Mexico like the HOOVER Maytag WT's. Carmine D.
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CarmineD
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Re: Hoover WindTunnel versus Kenmore Progressive Vacuum cleaners
Reply #40 Mar 4, 2009 7:17 pm |
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Hello Venson: Happened to be cruising the TARGET on-line vacuum pages [thanks to DIB]. Ironically, 2 of the HOOVER WT vacuums are being added to the on-line and store venues within the next 2-6 weeks. One, the bagged WT SP Anniversary edition upright [$229] which is rated number ONE and a CR BEST BUY by Consumer Reports in March 2009. Second, the HOOVER WT Anniversary bagless upright [$159] rated number 8 and recommended by CR. Coincidental? Probably not. It's more like an intentional decision to add these 2 HOOVER models after the favorable March 2009 CR ranks and ratings. Carmine D.
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Venson
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Re: Hoover WindTunnel versus Kenmore Progressive Vacuum cleaners
Reply #41 Mar 4, 2009 10:17 pm |
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Hello Venson:<p>Happened to be cruising the TARGET on-line vacuum pages [thanks to DIB]. Ironically, 2 of the HOOVER WT vacuums are being added to the on-line and store venues within the next 2-6 weeks. One, the bagged WT SP Anniversary edition upright [$229] which is rated number ONE and a CR BEST BUY by Consumer Reports in March 2009. Second, the HOOVER WT Anniversary bagless upright [$159] rated number 8 and recommended by CR. Coincidental? Probably not. It's more like an intentional decision to add these 2 HOOVER models after the favorable March 2009 CR ranks and ratings.</p><p>Carmine D.
Hi Carmine, I had to run into Costco today and saw they done a stock overhaul in the little vacuum nook. (I'm being polite. Today's tiny and paltry display actually made me sick that I'd ever learned to drive.) The store has suddenly ditched the silver self-propelled Hoover Wind Tunnel for a regular burgundy colored bagless upright WT model at $129.00. The Dyson D17 has reappeared -- though not by customer demand I'm sure when you take a gander at the $429.00 price tag that's been slapped on it. Don't you just love optimism? My local store also is continuing to maintain the ridiculous $89.00 price on the Electrolux Ergorapido. (They made the mistake of actually for once having one fully charged and on display when I happened in. A useful item I think but for the price versus performance it rates a big, "So what.") Trying to be different or just plain fishing for dollars I suppose, they have thrown in a Rug Doctor gizmo in the $400.00 rage as well. Roomba is still hanging in $229.00 and the almost obligatory Bissell with the detachable canister plus a "steam cleaner" for carpets also by Bissell. I gave the little vapor steamer by Euro Pro a good looking over and can't understand why it's not selling for $40.00 instead of $70.00. By the way, I in no way believe that they actually sold every piece of the prior stock they had up for sale. In such cases where would it be sent. To another Costco or Overstock.com? Best, Venson
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CarmineD
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Re: Hoover WindTunnel versus Kenmore Progressive Vacuum cleaners
Reply #42 Mar 5, 2009 6:59 am |
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Hi Carmine,
I had to run into Costco today and saw they done a stock overhaul in the little vacuum nook. (I'm being polite. Today's tiny and paltry display actually made me sick that I'd ever learned to drive.) The store has suddenly ditched the silver self-propelled Hoover Wind Tunnel for a regular burgundy colored bagless upright WT model at $129.00. The Dyson D17 has reappeared -- though not by customer demand I'm sure when you take a gander at the $429.00 price tag that's been slapped on it. Don't you just love optimism?
My local store also is continuing to maintain the ridiculous $89.00 price on the Electrolux Ergorapido. (They made the mistake of actually for once having one fully charged and on display when I happened in. A useful item I think but for the price versus performance it rates a big, "So what.")
Trying to be different or just plain fishing for dollars I suppose, they have thrown in a Rug Doctor gizmo in the $400.00 rage as well. Roomba is still hanging in $229.00 and the almost obligatory Bissell with the detachable canister plus a "steam cleaner" for carpets also by Bissell. I gave the little vapor steamer by Euro Pro a good looking over and can't understand why it's not selling for $40.00 instead of $70.00.
By the way, I in no way believe that they actually sold every piece of the prior stock they had up for sale. In such cases where would it be sent. To another Costco or Overstock.com?
Best,
Venson
Hi Venson:
The vacuum venue depends on the wherewithal of the local COSTCO store manager to a large extent. Some know and do more with the vacuum brands/models and options than others. I talked with the local COSTCO store manager and he says that new vacuum sales, excluding one brand for $429, are actually good daily movers. Hence, the addition of the bagless HOOVER WT upright for $159 recently and the EUREKA BOSS Smart Vac upright some time ago. He said it was no coincidence and/or accident that the HOOVER and EUREKA models were added after the Consumer Reports ranks and ratings. Keep your eyes open and be on the look out. I believe the Silver and/or even possibly the HOOVER WT SP Anniversary edition will be showing up in your local COSTCO in the next few weeks. Not sure about the unsold items. My gut tells me COSTCO would sell on clearance and/or return to maker for credit/exchange for merchandise more likely to sell. Carmine D.
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CarmineD
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Re: Hoover WindTunnel versus Kenmore Progressive Vacuum cleaners
Reply #43 Apr 14, 2009 3:00 pm |
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The latest COSTCO advertisement/sale has one and only one vacuum on sale from April 13-May 3, 2009. The HOOVER WT SP Anniversary Edition. Price is $199 before a $30 COSTCO customer savings discount coupon. With a 3 purchase limit. Includes 2 year supply of bags and turbo tool. I thought I'd also post a review from an owner/user in Colorado who matches the HOOVER against dyson's DC17. BTW, this review appears to be dated before the Consumer Reports rated/ranked HOOVER WT SP as the best upright in March 2009. Enjoy. Carmine D. | Best vacuum for under $500 |
Pros: price and performance, hard surface cleaning, wide cleaning area and fits under cabinets
Cons: occasional maintenance and belt repair
Model Number: Hoover Windtunnel Self Propelled, bagged "Actually, 4.5 stars and on the very edge of being 5 stars. If I could add two features from the Dyson DC 17 it would be perfect. The Dyson could borrow about 20 features from the Hoover. One of the pros is also a con. The vacuum is very mechanical. This makes the majority of repairs very do-it-yourself friendly, but also because of the mechanical nature of the plastic and rubber parts, it tends to need preventative maintenance every 6 months to a year--depending on usage. If you own a screw driver, you can handle the repairs. I have owned 3 of these over the past 12-15 years. While this sounds like a lot, one is still running and I bought the third to replace a $500 Dyson (DC 17 Absolute) paper-weight. While the Dyson, when it was brand new was great on the carpet, at a year old it only has about half the suction it did new (and it’s in the shop). If you have a lot of hard/smooth surfaces (ie wood, tile, etc) the Hoover blows the Dyson away on hard surface pick up. The Hoover is wider (larger cleaning area) and thinner (hence, it fits under most cabinet overhangs—which Dyson doesn’t) The down side is you have to manually adjust the Hoover to the hard surface; the Dyson height automatically adjusts and the brush turns off at the push of a button. If you don’t mind the extra 10 seconds to adjust the Hoover, the cleaning on hard surfaces is far superior vs. Dyson DC 17. I didn't realized how much I liked the light on the Hoover, until I used the Dyson that didn't have a light. I’m very hard on vacuums, I vacuum about 3500 square feet (2500 carpet and 1000 hardwood) 2-3 times a week (thanks to 5 children, 10 and under). The Hoover seems to have destroyed the Dyson on reliability and overall performance. Not to mention, good luck doing any repairs on the Dyson-it has to go to the shop for almost everything because the parts are impossible to find. I have only been able to find the alleged “lifetime filter” (which is useless after a year) online for $20. For $20 a year, I have been able to buy replacement belts and parts to keep one Hoover running for 8 years. Not to mention, the easy availability of Hoover Windtunnel parts. I’ll also take the ease of Hoover bags over the messy Dyson canister any day. From what I’ve read, as a whole, over the long term traditionally bagged out perform bagless. For the price at Costco, if I had it to do over, I’d buy two of these and still have money to go out to a nice dinner, over buying 1 Dyson. Dyson, very impressive on carpet for first 6 months. Hoover, over the long haul, and for the price, hands down winner. I haven’t looked in a couple of years, but last I recall Hoover (Windtunnel bagged) out ranked the Dyson in Consumer Reports." |
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