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Hoover WindTunnel Max UH70600

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$169.54 - $289.99

Summary: This 20-pound upright from Hoover is bagless and has HEPA filtration, a brush on/off switch, and a 27-foot, retractable cord.

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Type: Bagless Upright

About - Hoover WindTunnel Max UH70600
The Hoover WindTunnel Max UH70600 upright vacuum cleaner includes a power brush, dusting brush, and crevice tool. It weighs 20 pounds and provides usability features such as a retractable cord, brush on and off switch, manual carpet-height adjustment, and a telescopic wand.

About This Brand
Hoover is positioned for the consumer who vacuums regularly and appreciates a deep clean. It introduced its first vacuum in 1907 and has established itself as one of the most recognizable brands in this country. More recently, Hoover was bought by TTI Floor Care, the owners of Dirt Devil, from Whirlpool. Hoover sells a wide variety of uprights in mass-market retailers, with models ranging in price from $50 to $300. It also makes hand and stick vacuums, canister models, deep cleaners, central vacuums, bare-floor cleaners, and an outdoor sweeper. Hoover has a more established presence in canister vacuums and makes about a dozen models, priced from $80 to $300.
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About This Brand

Hoover is positioned for the consumer who vacuums regularly and appreciates a deep clean. It introduced its first vacuum in 1907 and has established itself as one of the most recognizable brands in this country. More recently, Hoover was bought by TTI Floor Care, the owners of Dirt Devil, from Whirlpool. Hoover sells a wide variety of uprights in mass-market retailers, with models ranging in price from $50 to $300. It also makes hand and stick vacuums, canister models, deep cleaners, central vacuums, bare-floor cleaners, and an outdoor sweeper.

Hoover has a more established presence in canister vacuums and makes about a dozen models, priced from $80 to $300.

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Features & Specs - Hoover WindTunnel Max UH70600
Bag Denotes whether the model has a disposable waste bag. A growing number of vacuums, particularly upright models, use a container that can be emptied eliminating the bag. However, to capture the fine-dirt particles, these models must use a filter (such as a HEPA filter), which can need regular cleaning, or replacement. Replacement filters tend to be significantly more expensive than bags. While vacuums with bags may also use filters, the bag acts as a prefilter that helps to keep the fine-dirt filter cleaner thus extending its performance between cleaning or replacement. Another caveat: Emptying the dustbin and cleaning a filter can be messy, and handling it may expose you to dust and other allergens. Bag	No
Brush on/off An on/off switch for the rotating brush lets you stop the brush from rotating when using tools or cleaning bare floors. That helps eliminate scattered dirt on bare floors and reduces the risk of injury if the vacuum tips over in use. It also reduces the risk of damaging a carpet or floor if the vacuum sits in place on the low-height setting. Brush on/off	Yes
Easy on/off A switch that's located on the handle or where your foot can activate it is more convenient than one on the body of the vacuum. Easy on/off	Yes
Manual-pile adjust This feature adjusts the height of the machine to a carpet's pile height to allow for easy movement and thorough cleaning. Adjustments are automatic on some models, but we prefer the manual control afforded by some models. Manual-pile adjust	Yes
Weight (lbs.) The weight of the vacuum cleaner, to the nearest pound. If you expect to carry your vacuum up and down stairs, consider a lighter vacuum (under 20 lbs.) Weight (lbs.)	20
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Designated Housecleaner

from

Owasso, OK

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good Vacuum

3/11/2012

Pros

Easy To Empty

Easy to Use

Efficient

Lightweight

Long suction hose

Power Cord Rewind

Powerful/Good Suction

Cons

Short Power Cord

Best Uses

Carpet

Hardwood Floors

Pet Hair

Tile Floors

Comment:

We had a vacuum that was 3 times the price that would not do a good job on hard surfaces. This one works great. The only complaint I have is that the power cord could be a little longer (for my use). The suction is 5 star and the attachments work as I expected. This is our second Hoover Windtunnel.

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

fda

from

N. NJ

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Dont Waste Your $$$

2/29/2012

Pros

Long Power Cord

Cons

Brush on Off

Life of Belt

Noise Squeel

Noisy

Poor Design

Short Tools

Best Uses

Cleaning another Vacuum

Door stopper

Comment:

At first was thinking better then sliced bread until the brush belt went after a week. Replaced that and the brushes do not totally stop.. so when in uprigt position they spin which creates a loud sqeal. If you want to use the brushes while upright..like on stairs.. they do not spin. The attachment wand is but 18 inches tall. To add to the poor design it is a twist to lock ,so if you are taller then 24 inches expect to bend and I mean bend since it collapses easily plus they are short. The fabric attachment is driven by air so when it touches anything it stops. It is useless. I have called the MFG about this and they were focused on the Hepa filer trying to get me to buy another on. I am done with Hoover..Stay away from this one.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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