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The Hoover WindTunnel Bagless Upright might seem like a good choice... on paper, but read on to see why choosing the Hoover U8361950 might not be such a good idea.

The Dirt Finder sensor is once again used, as it has proven a valuable aid in the fight against dust and dirt. The green light will let you know when an area is finally clean, and you can move on.

By cleverly ducting away dirt particles from the spinning agitators to ensure they’re captured in the bagless dirt cup, the vacuum pick up more dirt than other vacuums, and this technology is called Wind Tunnel by Hoover.

The 12 amp motor provides plenty of power, and the HEPA filter ensures that all allergens and dust particles are collected from your carpets.

It has a 31 feet power cord which is more than enough for rooms of all sizes, and the large cleaning path means you have to vacuum less, to clean a large sized room, than you would with another vacuum.

The Hoover WindTunnel Bagless Upright is still not recommended due to its numerous flaws, but users say that if those were fixed, this would be an excellent vacuum with a lot of suction power.

Suction power

The 12 amp motor is more than enough for most users, as the suction power provided is much more than users were expecting from it. Users warn others that for this suction power to remain the same, the filter must be cleaned after every use, or the dust will gather and seriously reduce its effectiveness.

Noise level and build quality

Users report that the noise level is quite high, and they don't think they'll ever get used to it. Although build quality is reported to be good by most users, with solid plastic being used in all major parts of the vacuum, users are still skeptical. However, users have a problem with the auto-cleaning HEPA filter which is prone to breaking, and the messy cleaning process still remains a problem.

Features

The cord length is more than enough for all users, and even large rooms are easily cleaned without moving the vacuum to a different plug. Users find the Dirt Finder sensor to be excellent, and report that it really functions and knows precisely when a carpet is finally clean.

Conclusion

The Hoover WindTunnel Bagless Upright unfortunately brings almost nothing new to the table, and users have discovered that the same flaws of previous models apply to this model as well. Until Hoover solves its problems, users advise others to stay away from it, and opt for a cheaper vacuum.

Our Editor's Quick Thumb Guide
	What We Love...
	Incredible suction power Lifetime warranty on belt Dirt Finder
	What Needs Improvement...
	Filter easily clogged HEPA filter problems Messy cleaning process

Understanding all the Hoover WindTunnel Bagless Upright Models:
Features	Model: U8361950	Model: U8371900	Model: UH40020
12 amp motor	X	X	X
15 amp motor
13" cleaning path
15" cleaning path	X	X	X
31' cord	X	X	X
35' cord
Dirt Finder sensor	X	X	X
Self Cleaning HEPA Filter	X	X	X

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