Vacuum Reviews

I've had mine for 4+ years now and it is getting old. It overheats before the cup is full, so the engine appears to be going. In 4 years I have never had a failure, belt break, or component break.

Some of the complaints sound like mistakes. For instance, I ran the vacuum with the pile setting on low. The vaccuum would get hot and start to smell. The machine was difficult to push. I realized later that was my screw up. The brushes were digging into the carpet and working overtime to brush the carpet. I set it on a more medium setting. My carpets are still burshed (you can see this) and the vaccum stopped overheating. It glides easily over carpets when the pile setting is right.

I also had trouble on bare floors. Dirt was kicked out the back. I realized this was a RtFM (read the frigging manual) problem. Pile setting should be on high for floors. The rotating brush was slapping dirt around because I didn't change the setting when going to floor.

Bagless, in general, is a different animal and you need to change habits. Most people empty bags when they are vaccuuming and realize the vacuum isn't picking up well or at the end of the chore. This is a bad habit for bagless. The dirt which is still flying around from being sucked up is going to make a mess if you empty it after vacuuming. I empty the cup before I start and leave what I vacuum in till next time. This gives it time to settle and mat down. When I toss it in the trash it is MUCH less messy. It cuts down on the mess on the vacuum itself, but that is always dusty still. If I have to empty while I'm vacuuming I let it sits for a few minutes and do something else then empty it into a doubled plastic grocery bag.

The hepa's are expensive and make the bagless vs. bags just as expensive, probably more if you don't shop around.

I noticed people complaining that the cup filled up quickly. That means your carpets are just that dirty and the vacuum is doing its job. Many people talk about the huge difference between my new vs my old. This is common sense. And old vacuum will lose suction over the years and not clean as well. COmparing a 5yr old vacuum to most new ones, the new ones will always impress. I vacuumed my living room 4 times when I got this one. Eat time the cup filled up, except for the last run. That's when I released the rug was finally clean. When I could vacuum and the cup didn't fill up.

As for clogs--the only time this vacuum has every clogged on me was vacuumming pine needles after the christmas tree was ditched to the curb. Everyone should realize that cleaning up pine needles has killed many a vacuum. This year I was very lazy and vacuumed up twigs and bits of branch with needles and mine was jammed at the base and the top. I did not have to take the whole thing apart. THe vacuum will pivot flat so the 90-degree turn becomes paractically a straight path. Being lazy I churned the mess with a letter opener and turned the vacuum upside down and it all fell out. The top hose detaches simply and you can unclog it by hand. The person who took the whole vacuum apart probably didn't know how to unclog it. Every vacuum I've ever had has choked on pine needles--expecting a vacuum not to is unreasonable. If I had one I would use a ShopVac for cleaning up needles as that type of vacuum is designed not to clog on larger bits.

The vaccuum has good power and decent noise levels. It is better on edging sides than the front. But I often redo some edges cause the carpet forms a little niche that needs to be brushed with the hose to really get clean. (pine needles hide in the edge)

The vacuum will tip over too easily when using the hose, which is annoying and bad. If something plugs the hose the accordion-style hose will collapse yanking the vacuum over (a problem anytime your vaccum is more powerful than it is heavy-hey we said we wanted lightweight AND powerful). The attachments are fine. However the clip to release the dirt cup is tough to release-being a guy I was suprised how hard it was. People with arthritis or weak hands won't be able to open and close it. Putting it back it was worse. I typically set it on the hook and slap it hard to get it to snap into place. That slap into place often caused little puffs of dust.

Someone still needs to design a better bagless.

I have only had this vacuum for about 6 months. So far, so good. It does tip over easily as someone pointed out, so I purchased a longer hose from Eureka.com. Yes, air from the unit blows dust around, but I've had two very expensive vacuums, A Miele and an Electrolux, that I didn't like as much as this one. When this one dies, I may try a Dyson, but for now, this is acceptable. I never had any clogging, smelling, or broken belts.

I've had this vacuum for over 5 years. The model I have is actually 4481, which is the 1998 equivalent to the 4496. The only troubles I've had is clogging. It has clogged twice in the five years of hard use. However if you refer to the manual,you can easily unclog it yourself. I have the same belt on since I bought it in 1998. The last time it clogged was because I tried to vacuum up several whole peanuts. I don't recomend vacuuming up peanut shells, however, I do recomend picking up this vacuum.

I have used my Dirt Devel for years (along with Dust Busters and Hoovers). I like the fact that it is noisy; I know it is working hard. I know it works well because the bag fills up faster than any other vacuum appliance I own. And nothing surpasses it for getting the dog hair off the furniture. The fact that you don't have to use paper bags, but can just empty out the cloth bag over and over and over (Less than $7.00 to replace) is a money and time saver.

...It is one of the best purchases I've ever made! After my SO brought home two shedding-machine kitties, my furniture was covered in a layer of hair that my big vaccuum couldn't handle. I got the Dirt Devil, and the rotating brush pulled up every last strand of it! I bought it in December and my 7-yr old daughter, whose chore had been to vaccuum the couch, promptly deemed it her "favorite Christmas present ever". She loves using it, and I never have to prompt her to clean.

I previously had an old Dustbuster, and it turned me off to hand-vacs. I purchased this one only because I found it on sale. I've never regretted it-- it makes an easy job out of even the hairiest messes.

This incredible little hand vac truly does what it's supposed to do and more. I believe its simple design, rotating brush and large dirt carrying capacity, make it as powerful as a minature upright. I bought one in 1997 and it's still going strong. I just bought two more in case they discontinue this model. The real test I gave this vac was to vacuum white cat hair off a dark blue bedspread. It passed the test with a grade of A+. It's easy to use, not too noisy and very durable. How lucky can you get?

I have owned this machine for almost 2 years and I dread taking it out of the closet every time. It weighs a ton and is EXTREMELY difficult to lift, so if you have stairs, be prepared.
You'll soon see why the "self-propelled" feature is so important.

It has performed well, though...cleaning up after 3 cats and 2 dogs. The bags are expensive and the final HEPA filter is about 8-9 bucks, but worth it if you're trying to stay one step ahead of the pet hair.

Other than the excessive weight, there are a couple of other things that make using this vacuum a chore...

The hose is ridiculously short and this thing will tip easily, so trying to reach under furniture with an attachment becomes risky business and being thumped in the head by the handle gets old fast.

The carpet height adjustment is located on the front of the machine and it is a sliding bar. Trying to adjust for carpet heights is no easy task. You have to stop the machine, go around to the front and the little lever gives a fight before it surrenders. I generally just turn it off to make this itty-bitty adjustment.

The body is large and bulky and doesn't cruise around furniture easily. Cumbersome.

The little headlight on the front is nifty and the embedded dirt finder is pretty cool, too.

All in all, it does what a vacuum cleaner is made to do, however, this is not a machine for everyone. Hauling this big boy out every day for a quick clean-up is no delight. I would recommend this machine when Hoover has trimmed about 8-10 pounds off of its weight and has streamlined the design a little bit.

Hope this helps someone. :-)

After moving from a 900 square foot apartment to a 2200 square foot, carpeted two-story house, we realized it was time to buy a new vacuum. The Hoover Wind Tunnel Premium Upright was recommended to us by relatives, and after our own research (Consumer Reports and research online) we agreed -- Hoover, it was. We have now had our Hoover for over 2 years and it seems to be holding up well to the abuse. We live in a high allergy region (Central Texas) so I can't say anyone's allergies have dramatically decreased as a result of using this vacuum cleaner. However, the filter and pre-filter most certainly do collect contaminants, and I don't get the sense I'm spraying dust throughout the house as I vacuum...as I did with our older, less expensive Dirt Devil.

Like another reviewer mentioned, I do feel the self-propelled mechanism drives the vacuum a little too quickly, but in my case I leave it on and let it help me finish in record time! Occasionally, the intake hose will get dislodged and have to be reseated during vacuuming, but this only happens if you're a klutz like me and tend to get the vacuum hose hooked on something accidentally... it's a simple matter to reseat the hose, and it is not prone to coming loose by itself.

Changing the vacuum cleaner bag was a frustrating ordeal the first and second tries, but then it becomes very easy (though not a one-handed task). The bags are sturdy and hold quite a bit before they need to be thrown away; they also aren't prone to coughing out dust and contaminants when you handle them, like flimsier, cheaper brands.

I had to find a new vacuum after I burned up my old one, so I went about the daunting task of researching and reading reviews. I finally decided on this Hoover model, and I'm very pleased with it. It is self-propelled, but I leave that turned off - I feel it rolls around TOO fast with the self-propel feature turned on. The "dirt sensor" actually works extremely well. If the vacuum is sucking up anything from the carpet the sensor is activated. Also, I LOVE the attachments! My old vacuum left a 1 inch space next to the wall that couldn't be reached. I've only had the vacuum for 3 weeks and I've been around the perimeter of every room in the house, sucked up dirt and sand in the track of our sliding patio door, and sucked up 3 years worth of dust from the tops of my kitchen cabinets with the brush attachment. Now I'm just looking for dirt to suck up. Bring on the dirt - I'm ready!!

I have been using the Steam Buggy for a couple months, and have found that it is excellent for certain situations, though not perfect in all ways. I'm not an obsessive housecleaner by any means but I used the Steam Buggy for apartment move-out cleaning, and it was a godsend--and it actually makes cleaning kind of fun (honest!).

Pros: Things get super clean without chemicals...Easy to carry...Easy to use...Great for cleaning icky difficult areas like around sink fixtures, toilet hinges, shower door tracks, gunky trash cans, etc...Great for cleaning linoleum & tile floors (I have not tried it on carpet yet) as long as the dirt is not terribly embedded in a textured surface (normal spills left to dry for days will come right off a smooth surface)... Great for cleaning the inside of your refrigerator...It will clean exterior windows/sliding glass doors that are really dirty, quickly with very little effort...Any crevice areas that are normally hard to clean, including caulked areas (but be careful not to melt the caulk by holding the steam on one spot too long)...Outdoor resin furniture...I cleaned a box fan that had 12 years of crusted-on dirt (it took a while, though.) One reviewer here said that the steam isn't hot enough to actually disinfect, but it seems that steam is by definition hotter than boiling water so it must have *some* disinfecting power. The Steam Buggy would be perfect for cleaning goop off of baby high-chair trays, rattles, diaper pails, etc...It's also supposed to kill dustmites, which is a great benefit for allergy sufferers--you can just run the steam over your sofa, pillows, etc., then let them dry.

Cons: The cleaning is not instantaneous, but if you clean regularly it goes much faster than it does on super-filthy neglected areas...You have to wipe as you go (dirt is dissolved in the steam and you wipe off the damp area), although on some surfaces, you can just rinse with water instead of wiping (like a shower). The wiping is not a huge deal, but just be aware...You can't turn the steam off instantaneously, but it takes probably less than a minute...You have to let it cool for a couple minutes before changing attachments and 4-5 minutes before refilling (I don't find this a big deal)...It doesn't clean as well on certain things; for example, I still need to scrub the tub to really remove the film of dirt, and it doesn't do much for the inside of the toilet bowl. Also really textured linoleum I had to scrub to get the worst dirt out...To clean off hard water deposits, use distilled water in the tank--using your regular hard water that caused the deposits in the first place isn't nearly as effective.

Overall, I'm very happy with the Steam Buggy and have recommended it to a lot of people. A little baking soda or SoftScrub can take care of any scrubbing that it can't handle, but it takes care of a lot. It also allows you to get gross stuff very clean without having to really touch it, and eliminates dealing with buckets. It takes a little while longer to use than you might imagine from the Infomercial, but uses a lot less effort than conventional cleaning methods, without introducing chemicals into the environment or your & your family's skin & lungs.

I am definitely glad I made this investment. The product truly cleans as shown on the infomercial. I am chemical-sensitive and this makes cleaning a health hazard for me. The Steam buggy provided healthy option to clean and sanatize my home!
I had purchased the Eureka HotShot prior to ordering the Steam Buggy, and though this product was effective, the resevoir was much smaller and would only steam clean for 3 to 4 min. and I had to refill 3 times more often with HotShot vs. Steam Buggy.

Steam Buggy is fairly light and easy to tote. The attatchments are much easier to change than on HotShot. At first use, SB was a little cumbersome, but one I got the hang of it, cleaning was a breeze!

An added benefit:
While cleaning, you inadvertantly get a sauna and facial at the same time! =)

I bought this product about 8 months ago. I use it on almost everything. The worst thing I hate to clean is the toilet and the stove, because it involves a hole bunch of scrubbing. With the steam cleaner you just aime and wipe. I had a really dirty oven and I used the steam buggy and did a little scrub and then wiped and it was clean. It passed my own mothers inspection she is a clean freek. So overall it works great and saves money on buying cleaning products.

What a disappointing product. I needed to replace my Hoover Brush Vac, a dependable lightweight stick vacuum cleaner I use in between major weekly cleanings, mainly to keep the golden retriever fur under control. I was hoping to find another brush vac, maybe one whose plastic parts were a little more sturdy, but basically the same set up. It has been "improved" right out of existence. This Quik-Broom seems to be trying to be both a light duty product and a serious vacuum cleaner. It is failing badly at both. The brush head slides on (no screws), and so slides off again whenever it pleases. The short, flimsy hose attachment serves no real purpose except to necessitate the relocation of the cord wrap bracket, which is now right above floor level. The corresponding top cord bracket is almost three feet above it, which turns wrapping everything up into an aerobic endeavor. Another surprise is the weight of the thing. Why is something almost completely plastic so uncomfortably heavy and awkward to push? But, the icing on the cake is its inability to vacuum underneath anything. Due to an extended platform on the back of the cleaner head, when the handle is tipped back, say to vacuum under the coffee table, the entire brush head lifts up. Just right up off the floor. Forget cleaning under the sofa or beds. I expected better from Hoover.

I got my first Hoover Quik-Broom no name on it 24 + yrs. ago and
after 3 houses , kids and an endless supply of pet hair and just plain old dust bunnies "old faithfull burned out. I've
decided that this is the one for me. I still have the pet hair
cats & a dog . The kids are grown but still come in with
dirt & sawdust from the workshop. I'm givig it 4 stars now--
butI'm sure it'll be 5 after I use it.

I like this product. It is wonderful for hardwood floors and ceramic tile. It picks up dirt and dog hair on these surfaces without a problem. However, I don't use the rotating brush on carpets much because the dog hair gets stuck in it and the brush has to be cleaned constantly. This is the best quik-broom I've used so far and it beats taking out the heavy canister vac when you just want a quick pickup for tracked in dirt on your floors. I'm buying a second one for my upstairs.

I bought this vacuum a few weeks ago and so far it works great. It has a lot of power and is easy to manuver. The cord is long and is stored on the side, instead of the back where it can get in the way. Another great feature is the hose anchor which hooks at the bottom to prevent the vacuum from tipping over when the hose is in use. The hose also has a small handle on it that makes it easier to use.
All in all, it's a good vacuum. I empty the dirt container outside to avoid making a mess when shaking and tapping the perma-filter. This isn't that big of a deal because it doesn't need changing after every use. The perma-filter located in the dirt container is supposed to last the life of the vacuum, while the HEPA filter should be replaced yearly. (...)

Overall, I love this vacuum. It works well and gets great suction. I have even used it with carpet cleaners (spray-on foams) and gotten better-than-hoped-for results.

As to filtration, it does great. I think that the air coming out the discharge is fresher than the air in the room.

So why not five stars?

-Balance: This vacuum has a hose attachment with all kinds of extras that is supposed to be able to reach up to 16 feet. It has a little hook on the hose that you attach to the vacuum base while using the hose. The problem I have found is that if I step away from the base to strech the hose, the tension on the hose causes the vacuum to fall over. In order to use the hose, I have to keep one hand on the base. So much for reaching 16 feet!

-Durability: Granted, vacuums were not intended for use on paperclips and pennies. However, this is one place where a bag-style vacuum has the advantage. My (former, non-wife) roommate vacuumed one day when I wasn't home. He sucked up a penny, which whipped around in the plastic container and broke a hole in it. You couldn't use the vacuum because it just spewed dust into the air. Replacing it was pricy (I think it was around fifty, but my roommate paid for it).

*****Final Thoughts*****
This vacuum works well, and I would buy it again if I needed a new one!

Don't expect to use the hose much.

If you have kids, plan on getting a bag vacuum, because there's too much chance of picking up something that will break your vacuum canister.

I got this vacuum a few days ago, and couldn't be happier with it. It picks up cat hair wonderfully, and I have 5 indoor cats, so I know about these things. The onboard tools are handy, and I love the handle on the hose. I am able to vacuum about 1000 square feet before I need to empty the dirt cup, but remember those 5 cats....you probably won't have to empty that frequently. Our other vacuum is a Rainbow, which is better, but at $1500 it'd better be. This Dirt Devil is so much more convenient, I've been using it nearly every day and only take out the Rainbow for weekly vacuuming. You won't be disappointed with this one, especially at this price!

Don't waste your money on this or any other "dustbuster" vaccum. This is the 3rd one I've owned, lukily it was a gift, so I didn't waste my money on it. The problem is that Black & Decker still uses NiCad batteries, which develop a memory if you don't completely discharge before you recharge (and when do you ever do that with a dustbuster?) The result is a vaccum that works OK for about 6 months, but then works for about 1-2 minutes before the battery goes dead. For a few pennies more they could use a NiMH battery pack, and maybe this thing would work. Until then, I reccoment a corded Dirt Devil Scorpion. Having to pull an extension cord is well work having a vaccum that actually works.

I got this as a present because I wanted a dust buster so I could vaccum my truck out. This thing never ever stays charged!! It also cant even suck up anything. A waste of money!!! I now own a shop Vac!!!!

Black&Decker should mention in LARGE print that although this vacuum is rechargeable, the rechargeable battey eventually loses its charge and is not replaceable -- mine lasted less than a year (I used it 10 minutes a week on average). Unfortunately, I recycled the battery pack before I learned I needed it to get a replacement unit under the warranty. Also, B&D website was dense and hard to navigate. I had to contact their phone support (which only operates M-F) to find out I had worthless piece of garbage. I would recommend another model or, for me, another brand.

I absolutely love this steamer for cleaning the several sets of carpeted stairs I have, for the pitter patter of four sets of energetic Labrador feet can muddy up even a stain-resistant commercial carpet over a few weeks time, especially during mud season up here in rural New Hampshire. So, while a handy-vac or a wist-broom is okay for day to dirt, but I have to whip this baby out every month or so to grind off the ground in dirt. This small and lightweight Hotshot handheld steamer made by Eureka gives me the steaming power I need to do the job quickly, easily, and with minimum fuss. Of course, one can use it for a variety of purposes, such as cleaning upholstery, sealed grout, bathroom tile, kitchen tile, stovetops, stove exhaust filters, windows, and mirrors. It can even be used to steam wrinkles from clothing or draperies. It is supposedly also great for degreasing, and will snuff out mites, salmonella, and other microorganisms, so it is a good hygiene agent, as well. The accessories include a flexible extension hose, a straight nozzle, a scrub brush, an angled nozzle, a fabric tool, a window cleaner, a measuring cup, and a funnel. As I said before, it is easy to use, lightweight, and comfortable to hold. Enjoy!

I often feel dizzy after cleaning the kitchen, since 409 makes me kind of high - but not in a good way. I decide to give this steam cleaner a try.

It cleans better than the chemical cleaners. However, for tough stuff like carbonized grease - you still have to scrub. Since you have to go through the area with steam instead of simply spraying chemicals, the cleaning may take a little bit longer as well.

It works wonderfully on glass, metal, and counter tops. Unfortunately, anything that is has a soft or rough surface has proven to be a challenge.

I wish this unit would hold more water. It would only produce steam for 7-10 minutes of cleaning. Then again, it is a hand held unit, more water will increase the weight of the device.

Let's face facts, folks. I'm a 29 year old bachelor. I hate cleaning. I do it only when it becomes absolutely necessary, which usually happens when I'm waist deep in clutter and mess. Wherever the cleaning bug gene is that runs in most families, it made absolutely certain to skip me.

I had to clean my house before selling it recently, and I had to do the unthinkable. Yup, I had to actually exert myself in that one activity I hate more than anything else. And that'd be cleaning. Downcast and sullen, I labored through the task at hand with as much gusto as I could gather, but it wasn't until my folks, who were helping me in my endeavours, pulled out this wondrous device that the experience actually became good.

Pour water in it, plug it in and let it heat up. After some minutes pass, press the trigger and the hand steamer exerts a jet of high-powered steam that will remove any stain. Yes, any stain. I was so impressed with the demos my Mom was showing me that I had to try myself on the grunge on the kitchen floor. After a few sweeps I had to try on something else. So the front of my refrigerator became my next victim. After that I was looking around for something else...anything else. And as I began this on the dryer in the laundry room I realized that I was actually *enjoying* the experience.

This thing gets into cracks and crevices that noone could ever dream of getting to before, cleans them, and as a bonus sterilizes them completely. My bathroom is in cleaner, better shape now then it was when I first got the house!

There's several different attachments that you can put on the nozzle to make the steam come out at different angles, and others that can allow you to steam clean mirrors or flat surfaces. It is beyond easy to operate and is perversely enjoyable, even for a self proclaimed couch-potato such as myself. I recommend this for anyone wanting to get stains or dirt off of surfaces that nothing short of molecular acid and a brillo pad will remove. But don't be surprised if your husband/fiance'/boyfriend eventually steals it from you to do the task themselves. You might even see them smile as they work!

Amazon should discontinue sale of this item as replacement batteries are not readily available.

Most of us have had our share of low power, low reliability hand vacuums... the kind where you grudgingly shovel the paper or grass clippings, fuzz balls and other refuse into its awaiting maw because its suction is lacking or nonexistant. Well, no more of that mess when you get a Dust Buster Deluxe. I know, I was extremely skeptical as well. Powerful handheld vacuum -- an oxymoron, right?

Our Dust Buster Deluxe lives downstairs near our entryway, plugged into its rechargeable stand. The Deluxe has plenty of power to remove all traces of high volume mishaps, such as when a potted plant suddenly finds itself green-side-down on your carpet. It also has sufficient battery power, when fully charged, to vaccuum dirt, dust and debris from a standard two-story home's carpeted staircase, though I generally start vacuuming wherever the soiling is greatest to ensure the vacuum's providing maximum suction/cleaning capability, just in case.

The vacuum works equally well on hard surfaces as carpeted ones, making it handy for ridding tiled entryways of leaves, grass clippings, pine needles or dried dirt from shoes. If you have pet cats with a scratching post (or items of furniture they've adopted as their scratching post), the Deluxe also makes quick work of removing all the carpet and upholstery fibers little Kitty's workouts deposit around the house. Some hand vacuum's don't have a generous enough opening to vacuum up thick, twisted carpet fibers, but the Deluxe does the job without complaint.

My only complaint would be battery life, like other reviewers have mentioned, but since I leave it in the charging base after each use that's only a minor inconvenience -- a good excuse to take a break during whirlwind home cleaning sprees, allowing me to recharge as well as the vacuum!

I've had the same Dustbuster 450 Plus for about 8 plus years & it still works well for kitchen floor detris, kitty litter, etc (in fact, I am rather stunned that it still *does* works after some of the ways I have abused it). It does need to left in the charging base when not in use as it wimps out fairly soon but I've never replaced the batteries in all this time so that might have a lot to do with the afore. MY ONLY COMPLAINT: finding replacement filters (over the web) is semi-impossible when searching by model name.

I really like this dustbuster: I have absolutely no intention of replacing it for a "newer model" until it absolutely dies. This is one item I have bought where "planned obsolesence" didn't seem to be among the design features!

Lasted 6 months then the brushes stopped, I had them fixed and now, six months later, the brushes stopped again and I was told it was not good for animal hair.....Well why don't they tell you this when you buy the item........I am looking for a new vacuum now.....

I bought this vacuum after returning the Windtunnel Plus. This vacuum has the better quality super stretch hose included. I have had great service from an old Hoover for many years. In fact, I still have that vacuum I needed an additional vacuum for the upstairs. Like the Windtunnel Plus, I bought this vacuum because I wanted a BAG vacuum. I do not like the new bagless vacuums. Both vacuums have great suction and do floor cleaning well. But, there are some annoyances. I am not happy with the quality of the hand tools but they are better than the Windtunnel Plus. The cord reel is poorly designed. And a minor complaint the vacuum is very loud. This vacuum has a little feature called the dirt finder. I thought it was silly at first but now that I have gotten used to it I think it is pretty cool. From reading the comments of other reviewers I hope this lasts as well as my old one.

I bought this vacuum because the other brand vacuum I had after just 1 year wouldn't suck anymore. It has tremendous sucking power and will suck up anything and it won't get clogged. It has the dirt warning light which is wonderful; half the time I think that the floor is clean but the vacuum always finds more dirt that I can't see. I have recommended it to everyone and everyone that has bought one just loves it. It is a bit loud but all vacuums that work are. I would never buy any vacuum that isn't made by Hoover. If you try this vacuum you will love it.