Hoover WindTunnel Anniversary Upright Vacuum, Self-Propelled, Bagged, U6485900
- Bagged upright vacuum cleaner with patented WindTunnel Technology
- Self propelled for easy maneuverability; embedded DirtFinder System
- HEPA media bag; stretch hose; on-board tools; pet-hair tool with rotating brushes
- Non-marring wheels; ergonomic D-grip handle; 3-position height adjustment
- Measures 13 by 15 by 43 inches; 3-year limited warranty
Keeping The Standard For Clean Set On HIGH™, Hoover powers the dirt up and out! The Anniversary Edition WindTunnel® Self-Propelled Bagged Upright, delivers superior cleaning performance with excellent filtration, and is rated #1 for upright vacuum ratings and reliability in a report by a leading consumer magazine.
Equipped with patented WindTunnel technology, this bagged upright vacuum delivers powerful, deep-cleaning performance. The self-propelled unit offers nearly effortless maneuverability in both forward and reverse. Three distinct air channels lift and trap dirt, keeping it from scattering back into the carpet so dirt ends up in the cleaner not on the floor.
The Embedded DirtFinder™ sensor stays red as long as you’re removing dirt from carpet and floors. The Self-Propelled action makes vacuuming effortless whether going forward or in reverse. Once you have vacuumed all of the dirt and debris, you will be alerted by the changing of the se
List Price: $ 229.99
Price: $ 229.99
This Puppy Sucks!,
How can you get excited about an appliance? When it serves the purpose for which it was purchased! This Hoover does that and I purposely waited awhile to write this until we had enough experience with it to recommend it (or not). First, let me say that I read all the Amazon reviews before we purchased this vacuum (from Amazon). One said their’s was used when it arrived. Another that the box wasn’t wrapped in another box for better protection. Well, let me put your mind at ease on those points. This machine was brand spanking new and the shipping container suffered zero shipping damage. Actually, like most products today, it was cleverly packed and could survive all but the most brutal handling in my opinion.
Now, the truth is, my wife picked this machine to replace a 20 year old Sears Kenmore. The primary reason she picked it was because she really loved the self-propelled feature of the Kenmore. If you check, there just aren’t many self-propelled vacuums out there, so there are not many choices. Frankly, I think this is an absolutely essential feature myself, since I do about 1/2 of the vacuuming. Oh, and for the record, this unit uses easily replaceable bags. I just can’t imagine a better method.
When the unit arrived, it was in two pieces. The top part of the handle, which includes the switches for power and propulsion mode must be assembled to the main handle (or post). It takes just a couple of minutes to fit the parts together and attach with the four screws provided. I think my wife could have figured it out on her own, but it would have taken some time. Once installed, the unit was ready to go. Now, I wasn’t prepared to actually like any vacuum, but I’m a car guy and it was immediately apparent that this machine took some cues from the newest (and most expensive) Chevy Corvette! Yes! The ZR-1 signature color must be nearly identical to the beautiful blue used on the Hoover, and like the Vette, this Hoover has elegant chrome trim with cool chrome wheels! But I digress.
One thing I didn’t think I’d like about the Hoover was that all the attachments ride around on the machine while you’re using it. I thought this might weigh it down, making it ungainly to use. Turns out I was wrong. Actually, this is quite convenient because when you want to use the “pet hair attachment” or vacuum stairs using the flexible tube, everything you need it right there at hand. We also purchased the extra-long flexible hose which allows us to vacuum fairly long flights of stairs w/o having to move the vacuum itself.
Cleaning performance is good, with little green and red lights to tell you if an area is clean or still needs more work. The self-propelled part works great with both forward and backwards strokes. The only issue I have is that the brushes tend to lay down “streaks” on the cleaned surface of the carpet instead of a more even pattern. It does, however, clean the carpet (and hard floors) quickly and painlessly. It also goes under low furniture easily, cleans close to baseboards and does not mar or damage these items (or itself, for that matter).
I’m rating this product a four only because most of it’s parts, like virtually all competing products, are plastic. I’m just not thrilled by that because I feel like it can’t possibly last as long as the old Kenmore. I will say this, however. At this price point, quality and level of performance, I simply can’t imagine why a home owner would need to spend more money to get a good cleaning machine. Quite simply, this one really works well (and looks like a $110,000 Corvette). Now, I put it to you: could you really ask for more?
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