The Hoover WindTunnel Bagless Upright has users so worked up that they decided to let others know what they think. Why spend time looking for their reviews, when you can read our guide, which summarizes everything about the Hoover U8351900 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 has received numerous poos reviews, with most users being very dissapointed with it due to problems with the HEPA filter and heavy weight.
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 is not good enough to receive recommandations from other users. Nearly all of them have suffered problems with the HEPA filter or other replaceable parts. Even though the belt has a lifetime warranty, users still feel that the other problems of the vacuum are too large to ignore.
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:
Upright vacuum cleaner with patented WindTunnel 2 technology
Real-time tool system for thorough cleaning; Tag-Along grip; pet-hair tool
Telescoping quick-release wand and super-stretch hose; edge cleaners
Automatic brush shutoff; bottom-release dirt cup; HEPA filter; lifetime belt
Measures 11 by 15 by 44 inches; 1-year limited warranty
Negative 10 STARS - PIECE OF CRAP
Review Date: July 6, 2010
Reviewer: Daniel J. Kriley, Mira Mesa, CA
I can't believe Hoover, Amazon or any self respecting company still sells this piece of crap. I bought this vacuum probably 2 years ago and there were not a lot of reviews yet. I wish there had been. The HEPA filter clogs up and stops working, emptying it is dusty and messy, and now when I start the machine it sends out a cloud of dust that settles over everything in the room. Oh yeah and the handle end broke off after about a month.
Today I went and bought a Dyson. It was more expensive but had outstanding reviews.
Hoover should be ashamed of this product and should have issued a recall. And Amazon -- why are you selling such a piece of crap on your site?
this vacuum doesn't suck, it's the other "S" word!
Review Date: February 16, 2010
Reviewer: G Pyro, MI USA
We purchased this new in 2007 and it is the biggest piece of crap I have ever spent money on!. The self cleaning filter doesn't self clean so the vacuum gets cloggged. The pet hair removal tool is a joke as it quickly plugs up with pet hair and you then need to remove it, maybe that's what they meant. The vacuum is heavy, it has very weak suction. I have taken it apart numerous times to clean it in an attempt to us it........ I am looking forward to using it for target practice this spring, as I don't know anyone I dispise enough to give this thing to!
Built to bust
Review Date: January 9, 2010
Reviewer: M. Diehl, Portland, OR USA
The self cleaning HEPA filter motor is built to break after a period of time. I just spent the past two hours cleaning out the entire vacuum and decided to fix the filter as well. The motor for the filter still spins, but the filter does not. The reason it doesn't is because they made the motor-to-filter connector with some strategically placed holes that make the plastic break over time. Once the plastic breaks, it is no longer able to grip the filter to turn it. I am breaking it inwards and filling it with expanding glue to fix this (this should do the trick). I would be surprised if the self-cleaning worked more than a year on this model.
It was also very messy cleaning, and took 25 screws to get it out (which is important if you plan on replacing the filter)
bummer
Review Date: January 7, 2010
Reviewer: LimeyLe, Orange County, CA
Bought this vacuum lasted a whole 6 months! The only good thing I can think of is that 1) looks like a transformer 2) while it was working had great suction. The thing just died one day but what was a bigger bummer was that the "double reach" coil broke after just 2 months..now I wasn't even reaching that far and the thing ripped at the seam of the base...had to duck tape to make it somewhat usable. It is also very very heavy! Not sure why it died suction just gave out one day.
"Self-cleaning" filter failed
Review Date: January 2, 2010
Reviewer: Mark A. Barton, Cary, NC USA
The self-cleaning filter quit working, after which the vacuum clogs. I had to junk the vacuum.
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The Hoover Windtunnel 2 Extra Reach Bagless Upright Vacuum cleans carpet better than any other leading brand. Has patented Windtunnel 2 technology which is located in the floor nozzle. Forces the rotating brushes and airflow to work in harmony. It lifts and traps the dirt, so it won't scatter back into your carpet. Dirt ends up in your cleaner, not on your floor. An adjustable handle height for people of all heights to use comfortably. The Pet Hair Tool has powerful suction and rotating brushes that easily clean stairs and upholstry. The Self-Cleaning HEPA filter cleans itself every 6 seconds to maintain cleaning power. You never have to touch or replace the main filter. Traps 100% of dust mites, ragweed, and common grass pollens.The automatic brush shutoff stops the brush when in the upright position. all the power is focused in the hose. The Real-Time Tool System with Tag along Grip makes tool use easy with handle that instantly converts to telescopic wand and Tag along grip to guide the cleaner. The telescoping quick release wand and additional reach hose combine for 20' of cleaning reach. No bending or stretching. The wand reaches all the way to the floor.Hard floor brush safely cleans hard surfaces. The brilliant headlight illuminates the entire cleaning path. Comes with edge cleaners that remove dirt right up to the baseboards.With the bottom release dirt cup, you never have bags to replace. Simply remove the cup and empty contents into the trash. Has a lifetime belt that never needs replacing and a 1 year warranty that covers the entire product.
Negative 10 STARS - PIECE OF CRAP
