Vacuum Reviews

The turbo attachment worked great the first couple of times it was used. Now it doesn't even turn at all.

I recently moved to a new house with wood floors, but carpeted stairs. My old rotating brush upright just wasn't going to do the job. I bought a shark. Wow! What a great little machine! The suction power is super (if you keep the filter clean and don't try to suck up leaves and straw that can clog the hose). It does a great job on my wood floors and the vacume powered rotating fixture works great on the stairs. Yes, it IS noisy, but I can put up with that for a machine that WORKS! I'm going to buy one for my sister-in-law...that's how much I like it!

Now I want to know where I can buy a replacement HEPPA filter. I think it's a good idea to replace this every now and then. With allergies in our house, it's important!

I have an older upright without all the fancy attachements and needed something to get into the tight spots in my apartment. Instead of spending upwards of 200 bucks on a new vacuum with attachments I opted for the $40 Super Shark at Best Buy - this has turned out to be exactly what I was looking for. The power cord is long enough where it can reach most of a room without having to move it around to various outlets. The hose attachment lets you leave the main unit on the floor and use the hose freehand. If anything the filter/dust cap gets dirty and clogged up fairly quickly so you need to clean it out often so you get proper airflow - not much different then changing out the lint filter in your dryer. A nice little unit.

I was foolish enough to beleive that the problems experienced by other Hoover owners were special to them. After a few carpet cleanings, our Hoover Steam Vac V - clean water tank cracked on the bottom where the connection is made for water supply. After so many complaints from unsatisfied customers, why would Hoover continue to sell a product with a faulty part? Answer: They don't care. They assume (probably quite accurately) that most consumers will experience the problems after the warranty period, thus creating new business for themselves. SHAME ON YOU HOOVER!

I got this unit to replace my big green clean machine, which is a back breaker everytime i use it, not to mention a real workout.
so i decided to give my back a rest, and what a difference!
Although it isn't self propelled, this unit isnt nearly as heavy as the Hoover Windtunnel vacuum. With the self propel option off, that's heavy!
I was a little hesitant with the 5 spinheads, afterall, the bristles are not that stiff, that made my wonder just how effective is it a cleaning carpets? Well, it did the job just fine, and i think it reached the base of the carpet, unlike other cleaners that just wet and work on the top part of the carpet, pushing dirt down.
The rinse option works great. I recommend that if you are a little heavy with the soap, just fill the clean water tank up with hot water, and no soap, to ensure you get all soap up and go over all areas until the carpet is almost dry.
Also another tip, after having my motor in the big green replaced for the second time, a repairman told me after each time i use the machine, to rinse out all compartments, fill with hot water and then fill the bath tub up with hot water.
run the clean water out of the sprayer section until there is no evidence of soap and then put the wand into the tub, sucking in all the hot water. This cleans both motors, the spray motor that has soap residue in it after every use, amd also the suction, to ensure there isn't any soapy dirt left in the motor. Cleaning both motors/compartments will reduce breakage.
motor replacement is the most common maintenance, because of a build up of soap in the motors.
So FYI.
also read the other reviews about the hose storage.
I recommend you hang the hose up after using the machine to allow it to air dry, to prevent a mildew buildup inside the hose. Also, rinse all used parts out/off with hot water to also make sure there is no soap biuldup/residue.

The machine is a little pricey, but if you consider the cost to have your carpets professionally done, it isn't so bad.
Also, you don't know where the carpet cleaner was last.
My friend with 50 cats in her house uses a carpet cleaning service, think about that next time you call to have your carpets cleaned. Leaving the carpet so wet cannot be good, the pad, under the carpet holds onto the moisture alot longer than the carpet, and in time, will develop a musty odor, if not mildew and mold.
So there are alot of advantages to owning your own machine.
Lastly, be stingy with the soap. it doesnt take a lot of soap to clean the carpet, Be sure to rinse the carpet and furniture thoroughly, a build of soap will cause discoloration to the furniture and carpet, not to mention a sticky residue and feeling.

consumer reports rated this carpet cleaner it's Best Buy, citing the features, the dual bucket design, long cord and hose, and of course the 12 Amps of power provides ample suction.
Consumer reports recommends a professional service over personal carpet cleaners, but i disagree.
Why spend hundreds of dollars every yr to have somebody bring in a machine, when you can do it yourself, and also they leave the carpet too wet, and you don't know where they were last, or how clean and how well their equipment is maintained.

Hopefully the next model of V2 will be self propelled, but if not, its no big deal.
I didn't buy the Bissell model because i was not keen on the dual bag in a bucket design, this hoover unit holds twice the amount of water, allow for easy cleanup and storage, and backs this machine with a one-yr warranty.
the price is a little steep but think of the savings after you use it 2-3 times.

I have been reading allot of reviews on cleaners from vacuums to steamers and hand held vacuums all over the net and it seems as though Hoover is getting bashed quite a bit for bad design and being over priced in these reviews. I have upgraded my cleaning equipment recently to this model the Hoover F7220-900 SteamVac V2 and the Hoover WindTunnel Bagless Deluxe Upright Vacuum Model No. U5750-900 both purchased from Walmart off the net to maintain a second house recently purchased. The rugs on the second story and stairwell are under a yr. old. The rugs on the first floor are original and 13 yrs. old. Upon purchase the seller hired a Professional cleaning service (Price $350.00) to clean all rugs upon their departure and they did look brand new upon completion of his job. However after releasing the new Hoover machines into action, I realized that these home units just may surpass the cleaning ability of commercial cleaning units. The Hoover F7220-900 SteamVac V2 pulled up more deep imbedded grit, dirt and soap residue left behind after the pro-cleaner, I mean the water was dirty (Brown) DARK-BROWN.. The rinse feature is truly a great feature as mentioned in many other testimonials.

So far both the Hoover products rock and have exceeded my expectations in their ability to clean. I have had no problems with leakage, cracked tanks, broken belts, accessory problems our failure of mechanical integrity of any kind.

Like others I am concerned with MFG. using so many plastic parts these days over the metal of yester year but the proof is evidently in the technology of these modern machines and how well they work.

Although only 3-months into action on these machines, SO FAR SO GOOD!

5-STARS ..

I bought the Quik-Broom for its light weight and convenience. It certainly doesn't have enough power to take the place of a regular vacuum, but it's handy for quick pickups and especially for stairs and other tight places where the big vacuum is too bulky to get to. One problem I have had is that the clear dust container can appear empty while the bag of dirt inside is full. It takes a while to get used to having to empty it even when it doesn't look like it needs to be emptied. Once you get used to that, however, it fills a real need between the little handheld and the big heavy-duty vacuum. I recommend it.

I bought this vacuum to help cleanup our kitchen floor, which is always dirty from the dog (and us) tracking dirt in. It does a pretty good job, quickly sucking up loose dirt, dog hair, etc. My only complaint is that it has a hard time picking up small rocks (2-3mm).

Works better than sweeping since I can shove it back in corners and it sucks everything up, rather than trying to get that stuff out with a broom which never seems to work very well.

For its size, weight, and price, this is a mighty fine cleaning device. I live with 2 indoor cats, so it not only has to deal with lots of fur, but those pesky little grains of sand that seem to travel far from the litter pan...and it does a good job with both.

The plus factors are: It hangs in my broom closet taking up very little space, it's incredibly light, the cord is long enough to reach many areas, it works equally well on carpeting or the kitchen/bathroom flooring, the nozzle is thin and mobile enough to clean corners and tight spaces, and most of all (and this is a big item for me and my four-pawed friends), the sound is tolerable for our sensitive ears.

Yes, you have to invert the filter and clean it, but it's a sturdy one (and washes well if you want to), and if done carefully with a paper towel is an easy enough procedure...it also amazes me how much finds its way into the filter, proof that this handy Quick-Broom is doing its job.

I bought this machine in Nov. of 2003. It broke in April of 2004. The cleaning solution stopped flowing through the vacuum. I have 3 children including 2 infants, which is why I bought it in the first place. I am extremely dissappointed. I admit I got some good use out of the machine, but for it to break after not even owning it for a year, thats poor craftsmanship.
Its like I rented for 5 months for $214.00. Do not believe the good reviews or else 5 months later you be looking for the warranty or buying another vacuum. I saw a several of these in a big name closeout store REFURBISHED for $119.00!!! So what does that say about this vaccum? That many consumers returned it because it was defective and had to be fixed!!! Do not buy this machine!!!!

I only borrowed this steam cleaner from a friend (thank goodness) and cleaned my carpets, which worked well. I then tried to clean my couch. The brush on the attachment promptly fell off.

Disappointed, I then tried using the unit on my bathroom tile floor, with the Bissell-recommended floor cleaner. I used the "bare floor attachment" that came with the vacuum. After I spent a good twenty minutes or so to figure how to attach the bare floor cleaner attachment to the front of the vacuum, I proceeded to clean my bathroom floor. Good I thought! The nightmare ensued. The attachment fell off after about three passes. Repeatedly I tried to reattach it (engineering anyone?). At one point, I tipped the vacuum backward to try to get a better angle to once again, reattach it. To my horror, water dumped from the unit. I found myself standing in water, the vacuum cord, soaked, the electrical cord plugged into the wall. Not a good moment.

I finally gave up. Any fantasies about cleaning the grout between the tiles faded. I gave the unit back to my friend. I'll be looking elsewhere to buy.

The Bissell ProHeat is an excellent steam cleaner. It even removed a month-old coffee stain! It's extremely easy to use and easy on the back. The smart mix features mixes the cleaning solution and water for you at the proper ratio, so all you do is press a button and push the machine back and forth. It's incredible suction removes most of the water from the carpet, so the carpets dry within 1-2 hours. The only complaint I have about this machine is the two belts. They comes lose rather easily when cleaning up the machine, so you need to check them every now and then to make sure they are working properly. All things considered, this cleaner is well worth the investment. I like it so much, I'm planning to buy a Bissell vacuum as well!

As a mom with two young kids, and a new home with new carpeting we were concerned about spills, spit up and such. This Bissell has saved us. We had a handheld small Bissell that worked OK, but after 5 years it gave out. We purchased this one and couldn't be more pleased. The heat feature really helps get the stain out, and the turbo brush works great. The seperate compartments make cleaning easier, and the ability to store with solution in it so it's always ready to go is a great plus.

This was the best purchase I have made in a long time. It works so much better than I had expected. I have two young kids (4 years, 7 months) and a Golden Retriever, so you can imagine how many spills take place at my house. The Turbo Brush really works great on muddy paw prints and spilled juice. I also use it to clean all the accidents that happen in my car. It is very easy to use (just add cleaning solution to the clean water and you're ready to go). It also heats the water/cleaning solution for better cleaning. This is a must have for everyone with kids or pets. I have owned other brands of cleaners before, but from here on out - I am a Bissell Buyer!

We own both the upright Bissell and the Little Green, and use them semi-regularly. I'll admit to being a little obsessive about clean carpet and upholstery, but owning these products makes it easy to keep the carpet of our one year-old home looking great (and has extended the lifespan of our old sofas). The Little Green is perfect for use on small floor messes, the stairs, and couch. Our daughter turned two in October, and, thanks to this machine, we have survived spilled coffee, Children's Advil, soda, juices of all colors, chocolate, and shoeprints-- pretty much anything she can dump out or track in, this product can clean up! The full-sized Bissell is great for steam-cleaning entire rooms, but it's too hard to lug up and down the stairs. If you have a two story home, you may want to consider this hand-held canister cleaner for convenience purposes. It's easy to carry and has an extra-long cord, to boot!

I purchased the original self-propelled Wind Tunnel about 2 years ago. I must say that I was thrilled with the power and ease of operation. I have cats and this vacuum cleaner was great at picking up cat hair. However, today, the motor burned up. At this price, I certainly expected it to last much, much longer than 2 years. (And I must say that I am NOT a frequent vacuumer!!) I took it to a repair shop and the man pointed to 4 (out of 10 or 12) Wind Tunnels waiting for repair or pick-up...I haven't decided yet whether to repair or put it down to a bad decision and buy something else. But I am very disappointed in my Hoover experience.

We have had our Hoover U6430-900 WindTunnel for almost a year now. It has proven to be a very reliable and worthy vacuum. It has excellent suction power and does a 1st rate job of getting the dirt out of our carpets. I especially like the attached hose w/ provided tools. It does a great job of cleaning up the ashes from around our wood stove as well as hair from haircuts. The self propelled feature works flawlessly also and is very nice since this is a heavy vacuum. The weight of this vacuum spells "quality".

I spent the last 8 months or so with a Eureka Victory, and I had two major complaints: 1) it refused to pick up pet hair from the carpet, and 2) it had a strong, undiffused vent on the side near the floor, so that it would blow pet hair up into the air when vacuuming on hard floor.

I chose this Hoover not for all of the features, but because I was hoping that it would pick up pet hair and it really does, and very very well--on all the different carpet types and hard wood in my house.

Now some comments on the features: I really like the powered hand-tool, (powered is an understatement)--my stairs have never been so clean. However it is a real pain to use with the short and very springy hose; I'll need to get an extension. The self-propelled thing is definitely strange as others have mentioned. I think the problem is that it expects me to go slower than my normal pace. But it really isn't so hard to push with that feature turned off. I also like being able to switch the main brush roller on and off (my Eureka did it automatically when it was pushed into upright position, which makes it difficult to clean stairs and throwrugs). As for other features on this and some of the other Eureka models, like dirt indicator lights and filter full indicators, I'm not sure I care about that. It's way heavier than that old Eureka, but the fact that it actually works makes this easy to forgive.

It was worth every penny, especially with free shipping. I was actually thinking about not having furry pets in the future after my dog kicks the bucket. All because of that... Eureka.

This is my first and last Dirt Devil. I bought one of these 2 years ago, believing it was one of the best out there (thanks to Dirt Devil's superior advertising folks!). Well it has fallen apart rather nicely since then. The handle has broken off. The part that holds it in the upright position is now broken. The suction is terrible. The filters cost alot of $$$ and are hard to find. And, last but not least, all the rubber hosing that connects the motor fan to the base unit has cracked, making this a virtually worthless machine in only 2 years. Better Luck Next Time Dirt Devil!

After my very old hand-me-down Electrolux quit, I began shopping for a new vacuum. With a new long haired puppy in the house, I wanted one with strong suction power. I did some research online and decided upon the Dirt Devil Platinum Force. I could hardly wait to get it home. It only took a second to assemble and I tested it out. It was so hard to push and pull--much harder than I was used to, but it seemed to really have strong suction. The box claimed it had more suction power than any other upright, and it seemed to. I was thrilled with all the dog hair and dirt it picked up and decided to empty the canister. I noticed dog hair and dust all over the outside of the dirt canister! I knew that was a serious problem, and one that I could not ignore. I had decided to live with how hard it was to operate, but I could not live with particles escaping from the vacuum. I disassembled it and boxed it up. I got a full refund and now I am searching for a good vacuum once again.

The power is phenomenal and it was very easy to push across the carpet. I was expecting an upper-body workout after reading the reviews I found, but I was pleasantly surprised on how easy it was to maneuver. I keep it on the most elevated setting from the floor, (#5) with the brushes on, and it glides across the carpet with ease. The key is to keep the brushes on to get the floating on air effect. I was tired of replacing belts on my 6 yr-old Dirt Devil and was pleased to learn this model was not only beltless, but bagless as well. Other perks included: a very stretchable hose for spot cleaning with crazy power when the vacuum was locked upright, convenient on/off switch on the handle, the filter/collector was a snap to empty in my large garbage can in the garage, great cleaning power on my tile floors also in tough to reach places, and it took me less time to vacuum because I didn't have to sweep back and forth over the same area 3 or 4 times to get the same cleaning effect. "Recarpetuation" was eliminated!

I thought of titling my review "This vacuum cleaner sucks," but then I realized that would be a lie, because, in fact, this vacuum doesn't suck anything. More appropriate title:

"THIS PRODUCT BLOWS."

And I mean that literally. The exhaust fan from the unit blast to smithereens anything you might think of vacuuming before you can get there.

Other horrific product defects:

- The unit does not stand up on its own.
- The hose attachment is so short that you have to hold the unit in one hand, and the hose in the other, meanwhile trying not to blow your dirt pile into the air with the exhaust vents.
- The suction is too weak to work well on carpet.
- The whole unit is flimsy and cheaply constructed. I estimate it will completely fall apart in a year.

In summary:

Do not, under any circumstances buy this product. If I could have given it negative stars, I would have. One star is too many for this embarrassingly ineffective vacuum cleaner.

Having replaced most of the carpet in our house with tile, we wanted a vacuum that would do well on hard floors, and the salesman at the vacuum store recommended this one. We've had it a bit over a year, and are now looking for something else.

Pros:
* It's reasonably lightweight
* The suction is better than you might expect from a stick vac
* The "Flex-edge" nozzle is good for getting into corners and tight spots (but needs to be more flexible)
* Hose attachment is easy to use
* Can lie very close to the floor, making for easy access under some furniture

Cons:
* The bagless system is a royal pain. Emptying the dirt canister and cleaning the filter are MESSY jobs, and doing so inside the house can leave you with almost as much dirt and debris on the floor and in the air as before you vacuumed
* The power cord is too short
* The whole unit tips over very easily. It can't stand on its own, but there is nothing from which to hang it either
* The wheels come off easily. They can be popped right back on, but they come off repeatedly
* The on/off switch is in an inconvenient, awkward location
* The vents located at the front of the unit blow debris EVERYWHERE. Just as you head toward that dust bunny, the front vents will blow it up into the air or elsewhere in the room.

I cannot recommend this unit. My advice: keep looking.

This vacuum worked great for about a year and then literally broke into two pieces.

We quickly discovered our Hoover Bagless machine had problems, but not until the store's 30 day return policy had expired. Repeated e-mails asking for advice/help turned into repeated e-mails from us complaining of problems with both the product and the total lack of response from Hoover. We've attempted to discuss our problems with Hoover, but we've received no response back. The Hoover has been relegated to cleaning the floors in the garage where I keep my antique car collection. We bought a different brand for the house.

Each time we started the Hoover, we first had to position the suction hose near the dirt cannister to catch the dust that flew out whenever the unit was first turned on. With 2 cats, we too were lured by advertising hoopla into the idea that this unit could handle the cat hair. Sure it can, but it means replacing an expensive ($30) filter about 6 to 8 times a year. You do the math - in a couple of years the cost of filters exceeds the cost of the Hoover!

Cleaning the "bagless cannister" is very messy, make sure you do it outside and on a calm day! We'll take a "bag type" anyday!
We've noticed that in all the Hoover bagless advetising we've seen on tv, The person using the bagless Hoover is picking up what looks like confetti. That's right, little pieces of paper. Not dirt, pet hair. etc. Any vac can pick up pieces of paper!

We just returned our second Windtunnel Bagless yesterday. The first two both broke within 6 months. We also just got new carpet with a thicker pile and the agitator got stuck in the fibers burning the carpet and breaking the belt on the motor. We replaced it with a Kenmore Canister Vac. Should of bought one the first time I returned it.

To top it off the canister is filthy, the filter needs cleaned every time you vacuum and the agitator constantly had something stuck in it.

Glad to get rid of it!

We have 2 St. Bernards and our other vacuum was not picking up all the hair and our carpeting was not looking like it was even vacuumed. I read some very good reviews from dog owners and decided to go with it. It was the greatest thing since sliced bread for the first 6-8 months. Now all is does is break. I have had it to an authorized service 6 times in the past 8 months and I still have the same problems so now I am stuck with an expensive vacuum that has to go for a regular maintenance every 4-6 weeks. Love the pick up but not the problems!!

Save your time & money. I have Low to Low/Med Carpets and the motor would slow down and the brush would sometimes come to a complete stop. The light went out in the first month. To empty the container is a mess...you have to dig your hand into it and pull out the dirt or take the whole thing apart. It's very top heavy and will fall backwards...I could go on.
Believe it or not the best vacuum cleaner I ever had was the Thunder...that's why I bought the twister. Just returned from where I bought it (Thank God for their $20/4 yr policy) and they were very nice to exchange it...I just paid the difference. Don't even bother calling the Fantom company...you will go round and round with them. I now am the proud owner of a Hoover.

We got the fantom after our hoover upright stopped working. We loved the wand feature and knew the fantom name and felt it was a good price. We loved the fact that it came assembled, there was very little work for us to do. The first time we used it, it did an amazing job at getting deep into our wall to wall carpeting and I couldn't believe all the dirt and dog hair it pulled out. Although it is a bit heavy, we are very pleased with its performance. We even could use it on our hard floors because the brush roll can shut-off so we didn't have to worry about scratching the floor. The best part of the product is definitely the WAND! It is 100 times better than our old vacuum. You just press a button and the stretch wand comes out, it is great for the high places, corners, and behind things. It is also sort of fun too! Unlike the other reviews, we haven't had trouble with the twister dust compartment, instead we like not having to touch any of the dirt and dog hair that comes out of it. The knob that you turn really does loosen and gather all the dirt and then we just take it over to the garbage and pop the button open and shake it out. I really even like to see the dirt in the clear container so I know exactly when to empty it and i know its working. My only request would be a longer cord. Otherwise, we are very pleased with our new vacuum!

I first want to say that I dont work for Euro-pro. Many people are accused when they give this vacuum a good rating. I am only 14 years old. I have alergies so know everything about vacuums and which have hepa filters. I have owned a Fantom Thunder, Fantom Cyclone XT, and a Fantom Lightning. They were Dual cyclonic mechines that keep you from lossing suction. We bought this Twister at K-Mart for $159.99. I bought the Extended warrenty since I have herd such bad things about the Euro-pro Fantom Twisters. I got it home and had it asembeled within 2 minutes. I decided to use my Fantom Thunder first and then go back over it with the twister. I vacuumed and went to use The Twister. First couple passes nothing in the canister. I start thinking that I will return it but continue vacuuming. Eventually there is something in the canster. When I finished I realised the problem. The vacuum came out of the box in the high carpet possion. I have really low carpet so that explanes it. I lowered the setting, vacuum again and go to empty it. Not much cat hair but some. But WOW there was a ton of dust. The carpet I vacuumed is a 5 by 7 area rug. Then I vacuumed my doormat. First pass black soil. The Thunder only got the pet hair and dust out but never soil. Then I vacuumed the other area rugs and had enought cat hair to make another cat. I love the bottom empting canister, and the Twister technoligy is so cool. One of my friends came over as I was just vacuuming and is like, "Cool, what kind of vacuum is that?How much was it? Where did you buy it?" Also It comes with an extra belt and if you buy it from K-Mart you get the $30.00 air driven turbo brush for free and still pay $20.00 less that anywhere else. You get five attachments which are the air driven turbobrush, crevis tool, dusting brush, a furniture attachment, and a extention wand.This is the best vacuum and the hepa filter is wonderful. Thought the old Fantom were Dual cyclonic, the Twister Technoligy does the same thing as the Dual Cyclonic Technoligy, which is constent strong suction. By the way I bought the Professional seriese which is just like this one but is supposidly better built.Please buy this vacuum but being the bad reviews I suggest you buy an extended warrienty.