Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

Hoover seems to be expanding it's  Dyson clones, and phasing out the filter in the dustbin models.  In addition to getting the Dyson like dirt collection system with washable filters, you get the Hoover Windtunnel and industry gold standard brush roll.  the price is considerably cheaper than a comparable Dyson model.      Not sure about all versions, but the pet version offers a carbon filter.   The EZ belt change system sounds like a needed improvement over the old plastic tabs that broke after several belt changes.  At Best Buy, this vacuum is offered as one of their appliance package deals if you need a new washer, dryer, and vacuum with a package discount.

Will be interesting to see how this vacuum does in CR tests. 

Any comments from any users of this vacuum?    I haven't had a chance to test one out in person yet.

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http://www.hoover.com/productcategory.aspx?use=95&ds=false

From Best buy site:  http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Hoover+-+T4+Pet+WindTunnel+HEPA+Bagless+Upright+Vacuum+-+Billowy+Blue/9497797.p?id=1218114705492&skuId=9497797

Product Features

• 12 amps of power
  Thoroughly clean your carpets.
• Dual Stage Cyclonic Filtration
  Bagless system to empty easily after you vacuum.
• Washable lifetime HEPA filter
  Can be washed clean to help preserve a healthy living environment.
• Carbon filter
  Reduces musty pet odors.
• 13-1/2" cleaning path
  Covers a large area with each pass.
• 27' cord
  Rewinds for neat storage.
• Folding handle
  Creates a space-saving design.
• Multilevel height adjustment
  Lets you change the height level for bare floors and different carpet lengths.
• Pet tools
  Feature rubber blades to ensure safe cleaning on upholstery.
• Wand attachment
  Helps you clean fixtures that are out of reach.
• EZ belt change system and brush roll access
  Along with a system check indicator for easy vacuum maintenance.
• Headlight
  Helps you vacuum at night or in dark areas.

BTW can I just point out a couple of things?

1. Even though we don't have these latest Hoover models in the UK, the latest Vax Mach series are similar based on the TTi ownership deals. Now, as far as I'm concerned based on my DC04, the filter on that only needs changing once a year and can be washed & dried before installing back in.
2. Having only just downloaded Hoover's user manual for the top of the range UH70210/"Windtunnel T Series Pet Rewind Bagless Upright," and look to page 9 it states that the filter on this vacuum would need to be cleaned every 2 months. Not much of a Dyson rival then despite the cheaper cost
   

vacmanuk wrote:
Most of the Dysons sold in the US state that the filter should be cleaned something like every 3 months.   Compared to the old designs that required cleaning the filter after each use, cleaning the filter every 2 months or so doesn't seem all that bad to me - if you can stand bagless. 

Severus wrote:

As is dumping the dirt bin daily.  If you don't mind daily dirt bin dumping, filter cleaning every 2-3 months is no bother.  The issue IMHO is at what price?  At what price does it become a nuisance to clean filters and dump bins?  $50? $100? $250?  $500?  That's the question people buying bagless have to answer. 

Carmine D.

CarmineD wrote:
I would not take one of the Hoovers with screen/pleated filter for free.  The filter needs cleaning between vacuuming rooms.

HARDSELL wrote:

Neither would I for the same reasons.  See we do agree on some things.  There's still hope for you.  Look up.

Carmine D.

Regardless of paper clogging/whatever, this is why a bagged vacuum is so much cleaner.

vacmanuk wrote:

Amen.........agree with that.

Carmine D.