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The Hoover WindTunnel Bagless Upright

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 alergens 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 generally considered an average vacuum cleaner, as most users have not been impressed with its performance, but neither have they been dissapointed with it.

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. The build quality is still something that users are unsure of. There have not been any major problems reported, but most users have not ha it for a very long period of time. The filters 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 has received average reviews, which doesn't mean that it is a poor vacuum, but it does mean that it has flaws that must be carefully considered before making a purchase. Having the option of choosing between using a bag, or going bagless, is a major plus for some, and is one of the most important features of the vacuum.

Our Editor's Quick Thumb Guide
	What We Love...
	Incredible suction power Bagged or bagless operation Dirt Finder
	What Needs Improvement...
	Very noisy Belts must be replaced often Messy cleaning process

Understanding all the Hoover WindTunnel Bagless Upright Models:
Features	Model: U8188900	Model: U8351900	Model: U8361900
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
Headlight	X	X	X

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