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The Hoover WindTunnel Bagless Upright sports the same design as previous models, yet brings a new list of features and accessories.

It has a Thermal Protection system which turns off the vacuum cleaner if it is used for a long period of time, to give the motor time to cool off.

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 28 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 generally considered a poor vacuum by most of its users, as they've all had problems with it and with Hoover customer service, which seems unable, or unwilling to help.

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 not as bad as it was with previous models, and they have all gotten used to it, after a couple of uses. Build quality seems to be the major problem of this vacuum, as nearly all of its users have reported it breaking in the first months of use, due to problems that Hoover is aware of. Customer service has proven unsatisfactory, and most users were left with a bitter taste. The filters also require periodical changing, and their price is not very low, as users have found out.

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 suffers from the same flaws as previous models, namely poor build quality and expensive filters, but it also seems that the new Thermal Protection system is considered a flaw by many who say it makes the vacuum unusable for large periods of time.

Our Editor's Quick Thumb Guide
	What We Love...
	Incredible suction power Little noise Nice attachments
	What Needs Improvement...
	Clogs easily Belts must be replaced often Filters difficult and messy to clean

Understanding all the Hoover WindTunnel Bagless Upright Models:
Features	Model: U5760900	Model: U5760910	Model: U5780900
12 amp motor	X	X	X
15 amp motor
13" cleaning path
15" cleaning path	X	X	X
28' cord			X
31' cord	X	X
Teflon coated HEPA filter	X	X

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