About - Hoover WindTunnel T-Series Rewind Bagless UH70120
The Hoover WindTunnel T-Series Rewind Bagless UH70120 upright vacuum cleaner includes a power brush, dusting brush, and crevice tool. It weighs 18 pounds and provides usability features such as a retractable cord, and manual carpet-height adjustment.
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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.
Features & Specs - Hoover WindTunnel T-Series Rewind Bagless UH70120
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
No
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.)
Bought Sept 2011 after reading CR ratings and used it to clean up the house once a week. We also have one dog with long hair. Bought this on recommendation that it works with pets. WRONG!! Life time HEPA filter doesn't work now and vacuum pushes it out of slot. Also, the engine now whines. Took it to a Hoover repair shop and they said it needs to have all filters replaced and a good cleaning - total for that is more than what we paid for the vacuum! Won't ever buy Hoover bagless again - not worth the price and doesn't hold up to ratings.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By
ALMom^3
from
Alabama
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
2.0
Fair vac, disappointed
4/20/2012
Pros
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Cons
Cannister too small
Short Power Cord
Unreliable
Best Uses
Comment:
bought to replace older bag model wind tunnel so 1st baggless. Have 2000ish sq ft of carpet, 3 kids, 2 cats. Have used 14 months. Like: retractable cord, on board attachments, belt easy to replace. Cons: cord too short, cannister too small, already replaced hepa filter, cuts off. ...I have to empty the cannister 2-3 times to vac the whole house. the cord is shorter than the old vac. Hepa filter broke, bought 2 more online. Is cutting off before I can finish the house- may be over heating? After loving my last wind tunnel, disappointed in this one.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By
Michael Harris
from
Plano, TX
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Excellent Vacuum.
4/3/2012
Pros
Easy To Empty
Easy to Use
Efficient
Lightweight
Long Power Cord
Powerful/Good Suction
Cons
Cheap construction
Poor Design
Best Uses
Carpet
Pet Hair
Comment:
It has survived 4 monthes so far in a large house filled with 4 people, and 3 animals. Picks up almost every pet hair it rolls over. I love the rewind cord! The belt hasn't fallen off yet and no other parts have been damaged nor defective. Only drawback to it is i can tell its a cheap vacuum by the handle construction. i could pop off the front side of the handle if i give it a large amount of force. I have used the vacuum attachment tool and the suction seems somewhat strong. The only complaint is that it cant suck up the cat litter inbetween the hairs of mat underneathe the cat box. All-in-all it is a great product, the price is fantastic, the product gets the job done.