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Hoover WindTunnel T-Series Pet UH30310

Price range:

$129.00 - $163.99

Summary: This 17-pound upright from Hoover is bag-equipped and has a brush on/off switch and a 29-foot, manual-wind cord.

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Type: Bagged Upright

About - Hoover WindTunnel T-Series Pet UH30310
The Hoover WindTunnel T-Series Pet UH30310 Upright vacuum cleaner includes a power brush, upholstery tool, and crevice tool. It weighs 17 pounds and provides usability features such as a brush on and off switch, and manual carpet-height adjustment.

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 T-Series Pet UH30310
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	Yes
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.)	17
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The Opera Maven

from

Titusville, FL

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

NO THREAT TO MY CATS

2/27/2012

Pros

Easy to Use

Lightweight

Long Power Cord

Not clunky Easy to use

Cons

Noisy

Best Uses

Carpet

Pet Hair

Tile Floors

Comment:

I have three hairy cats, the reason why I bought this appliance and I am very satisfied. It slurps up the hair in all the right places and eats it!

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Kelly Y

from

Lewistown, Pa

(6 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Don't buy it!!

1/25/2012

Pros

Cons

Doesn't pick up good

Inefficient

Noisy

Short Power Cord

Very poor performance

Best Uses

Comment:

We bought this because of the high ratings. We returned it because it worked poorly. It sure didn't work like it was rated. Very poor performance. Wouldn't even pick up carpet powder. Would not recommend this at all.

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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