Vacuum Cleaners - Customer reviews - Hoover U6439-900 Self-Propelled WindTunnel Ultra Upright Vacuum Cleaner

Manufacturer: Hoover

List Price: $369.99
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Name: FrostKing9
Location: Maryland USA
Date: 2004-10-22
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Excellent Wide-Path High-Suction Cleaning Vac - But Heavy
Comment: I've used Eurekas, Orecks and other lesser Hoovers. This 15-inch cleaning-path Hoover is fantastic, though heavy. Part of the added weight is the heavier motor unit that provides the excellent suction and brush-spin power. It won't lay flat to reach far under beds or under furniture, but many brand-models won't lay flat.

The PROS: Excellent suction, excellent main brush power, 15-inch wide cleaning path reduces vacuuming time by covering more area per pass; decent selection of tools; tools assemble easily; optional extra-long 20-foot hose is great for extended-area ceiling corner cleaning; excellent power cord length; self-propelled motion is tuned just right; bag-full indicator appears to be accurate; HEPA filtration obviously captures 99% or more of what the vac sucks in; switches are easy to use and just far enough away from the handgrip that accidental activation possibility is reduced; and bag and filters are easy to access and change.

The CONS: It's heavy and wide and not the best unit for cleaning stairs unless you use the optional 20-foot hose and the onboard power-head attachment; width may not fit between the legs/feet of some chairs and tables you want to clean under (so you move the furniture); it's noisier than some but quieter than most other vacs I've used; bags and filters are pricey but they do what Hoover claims they'll do; covers for the HEPA filter and onboard power brush feel flimsy but appear adequate for anyone but those with a careless touch; and it can tip over, but any upright vac can tip over.

People complaining about the vac width and weight and cost of the bags and filters obviously did not do much comparison shopping or give much thought to buying this brand/model of vac. A vac purchase is personal - you want it to fit your budget, your physical ability and any physical limitations, the area it'll be used to clean, and the types of cleaning you need the vac for. I find this Hoover model to be an excellent vac that does exactly what Hoover claims it'll do -- in the first hour of use the bag filled with what an Oreck and a 10-year-old excellently-maintained Hoover left behind embedded in carpet in just one room. I could only be more pleased with this vac if it could do everything it does so well... without using electricity.

Name: b.w.r.
Location:
Date: 2005-12-26
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Well designed, quality vacuum. Very pleased!
Comment: This upright vacuum has earned the top ranking by Consumer Reports for a number of reasons, but most importantly, because it is highly efficient at removing large quantities of embedded dust and dirt from carpeted areas. And isn't that the main reason for purchasing a vacuum?

In my experience, the C.R. findings were accurate. Is this a 'perfect' vacuum cleaner? No, however, this vacuum DID remove substantially greater quantities of dirt, dust and hair from my home than any other vacuum I've owned. Mission accomplished.

With any appliance, there are pro's and con's that come with ownership. I'll list mine shortly, but first... consider this; vacuums, like cars, require regular maintenance - keyword being: regular. If you don't change your car's oil & filter, you cannot nor should you expect your car to run for more than a year, much less expect it to perform like new beyond six months. The same is true with any vacuum. You must change the bags often so the vacuum can operate efficiently. You also must change the belts that drive the rotating brush approximately every three months (as rubber belts can stretch causing performance failures). If you're not performing regular maintenance yourself or having it performed by a repairman, you will likely endure a performance deterioration of exponential intensification no matter which vacuum you purchase.

U6439-900 Pros: Abundant suction. Excellent dirt, dust & hair removal. MOST tools are excellent (yes, you must use attachment tools to properly clean your baseboards, underneath furniture, drapery, etc.). The self-propelled drive is fantastic. Exhausted air smells clean. Dirt Finder display signals when my carpets are clean. Easy to maintain. Fluffs carpets beautifully!

Cons: It's loud (bi-product of abundant suction) and heavy and includes some lack-luster attachments (air-powered brush is poor at best).

Name: E. Steadman
Location: New Jersey
Date: 2005-12-22
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Love it !!!
Comment: Ive bought three vacuums in the past few years and I decided to shop around and I did I went to the Consumer Reports Buying Guide for 2005 and this one was rated #1 so I bought it and I love it!! It is a bit heavy but I only have 1 set of stairs in the house so its not bad its loud but thats because It is sucking all that dog & cat hair on my rugs ...It has the dirt finder feature which I Love because its actually telling me when my carpet is clean, I have light carpet and a light color Golden Retriever so it just makes it so much easier to make sure my rug is dog hair free..It has the self propelled feature which is fantastic because It makes it so much easier to vacuum its moving with you...This is a great buy believe me this is the vacuum for you if you are shopping around...

Name: Lisa Dunn
Location:
Date: 2005-04-01
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Does What I Bought It To Do
Comment: I bought this Hoover vacuum when I moved into our new home. Yes, it is heavy if you're going to carry it from one floor to another and yes, pulling the hose does cause the vacuum to fall over if you stretch it too far, both minor flaws when you take the vacuum as a whole into consideration. The vaccum is easily moved after it is turned off if you tilt it and roll it on the back rollers.
Overall, I have never been happier with the suction and cleaning power of a vacuum until I purchased this one. I have hardwood floors with area carpeting downstairs and wall to wall carpeting upstairs. In both cases the Hoover performance was superior. The HEPA filter and bags and the self propelled feature are an added bonus. I am going to purchase a second one for my second floor as my 15 year old Hoover on the second floor just died.
I'm sorry to read how many repair issues quite a few of the consumers have experienced. I hope I'm as lucky with my second purchase as I have been with my first.

Name: Working Mom
Location: Louisiana, USA
Date: 2006-02-17
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Great Suction
Comment: A workhorse of a sweeper. I love the red/green light feature that tells me if it's clean or not. Not that I need it but it's helpful for those "in-training" kids and husband who don't define sweeping the same way as I do. It's a little frustrating that it tips over so easily when using the attachments but I've been thinking about getting the hose extender and I think that will fix that problem. It tips over because the suction on the attachments is so good.

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