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Venson


Joined: Jul 23, 2007
Points: 1900

Hoover Z . . .
Original Message   Feb 10, 2008 12:30 pm
The Hoover Z was certainly not a great idea but at least looked like it might be.  It's main failing for all its feature is the rather small mesh filter between the dust bin and the self-cleaning filter.  It can become clogged relatively quickly and bring about a noticable drop-off of its already lackluster suction.  The compartmentalized dust collection set-up -- a compartment for incoming dirt and another for dust shed by the rotating filter -- also does no lend to easy emptying. However, that's all old news.

I visited a Home Depot in lower Manhattan about two days ago and was surprised to find the "Z" still for sale -- for $50.00.  After all this time, this isn't flattering.  It may not be good business, but I wonder why Hoover just didn't do a recall.  After all we're talking about a vacuum that hit the market at around $500 or more and that has been allowed to hang around on shelves as its price has plummeted down to ten-percent of what it was initially.  Of course a recall would have meant a loss to Hoover but might have meant saving face regarding this particular item.  This also might not have been possible due to plans for the company's changing of hands.

Though I hate the fixed prices some manufacturers demand their vacuums must be sold for, I must admit there may be some point to the practice regarding the maintenance of supposed value.

Venson

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CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: Hoover Z . . .
Reply #25   May 21, 2009 1:56 pm
PS:  As always, whenever you take something new apart for the first time, proceed slowly.  Observe, picture in your mind the operation set-up and proceed to undo.  There are one/more small springs used to control the lifting/lowering of the brush nozzle housing.  These are sensitive and fragile and installed in a certain manner.  Note their operation and installation for disassembly/reassembly.

Carmine D.

retardturtle1


Joined: May 16, 2009
Points: 358

Re: Hoover Z . . .
Reply #26   May 22, 2009 12:45 am
389.00 at the vac shop i work at....been that price for over 2 years now....showed it 3 times i think...that thing will never get sold. the owner said its the only one he bought and has shown it once.....i think this christmas ill decorate it like a tree...might as well use it for somthng.
CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: Hoover Z . . .
Reply #27   May 22, 2009 7:07 am
retardturtle1 wrote:
389.00 at the vac shop i work at....been that price for over 2 years now....showed it 3 times i think...that thing will never get sold. the owner said its the only one he bought and has shown it once.....i think this christmas ill decorate it like a tree...might as well use it for somthng.



Hello retardturtle1:

Great idea to decorate the Z for Christmas.  If it's the Z400 [white], your price is higher than the HOOVER Web site price.  If it's the Z700 [green], the price is correct.  This would not be one to make the short list of my all time favorites, but certainly it does peform well for those inclined to use/abuse.

Carmine D. 

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