Thursday, June 4, 2009

hoover u6485900 windtunnel anniversary self-propelled bagged upright vacuum cleaner

 

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Product Description

Windtunnel anniversary self propelled bagged upright with an ergonomic D-grip handle.

 

Customer Buzz
This powerful vacuum is fantastic! I've been using it for a couple of months now on carpet, hardwood, wool rugs, and jute rugs. It's worked very well on each surface, and moving from one surface to another is facilitated with a simple shift of a switch.

LOVE the dirt finder and the self-propel features, even though I originally thought they were silly gimmicks. I rely on them both each time I use the vacuum.

I highly recommend the extension hose if you have stairs; otherwise you'll have to lug the vacuum step by step, which isn't easy.

Customer Buzz
How can you get excited about an appliance? When it serves the purpose for which it was purchased! This Hoover does that and I purposely waited awhile to write this until we had enough experience with it to recommend it (or not). First, let me say that I read all the Amazon reviews before we purchased this vacuum (from Amazon). One said their's was used when it arrived. Another that the box wasn't wrapped in another box for better protection. Well, let me put your mind at ease on those points. This machine was brand spanking new and the shipping container suffered zero shipping damage. Actually, like most products today, it was cleverly packed and could survive all but the most brutal handling in my opinion.

Now, the truth is, my wife picked this machine to replace a 20 year old Sears Kenmore. The primary reason she picked it was because she really loved the self-propelled feature of the Kenmore. If you check, there just aren't many self-propelled vacuums out there, so there are not many choices. Frankly, I think this is an absolutely essential feature myself, since I do about 1/2 of the vacuuming. Oh, and for the record, this unit uses easily replaceable bags. I just can't imagine a better method.

When the unit arrived, it was in two pieces. The top part of the handle, which includes the switches for power and propulsion mode must be assembled to the main handle (or post). It takes just a couple of minutes to fit the parts together and attach with the four screws provided. I think my wife could have figured it out on her own, but it would have taken some time. Once installed, the unit was ready to go. Now, I wasn't prepared to actually like any vacuum, but I'm a car guy and it was immediately apparent that this machine took some cues from the newest (and most expensive) Chevy Corvette! Yes! The ZR-1 signature color must be nearly identical to the beautiful blue used on the Hoover, and like the Vette, this Hoover has elegant chrome trim with cool chrome wheels! But I digress.

One thing I didn't think I'd like about the Hoover was that all the attachments ride around on the machine while you're using it. I thought this might weigh it down, making it ungainly to use. Turns out I was wrong. Actually, this is quite convenient because when you want to use the "pet hair attachment" or vacuum stairs using the flexible tube, everything you need it right there at hand. We also purchased the extra-long flexible hose which allows us to vacuum fairly long flights of stairs w/o having to move the vacuum itself.

Cleaning performance is good, with little green and red lights to tell you if an area is clean or still needs more work. The self-propelled part works great with both forward and backwards strokes. The only issue I have is that the brushes tend to lay down "streaks" on the cleaned surface of the carpet instead of a more even pattern. It does, however, clean the carpet (and hard floors) quickly and painlessly. It also goes under low furniture easily, cleans close to baseboards and does not mar or damage these items (or itself, for that matter).

I'm rating this product a four only because most of it's parts, like virtually all competing products, are plastic. I'm just not thrilled by that because I feel like it can't possibly last as long as the old Kenmore. I will say this, however. At this price point, quality and level of performance, I simply can't imagine why a home owner would need to spend more money to get a good cleaning machine. Quite simply, this one really works well (and looks like a $110,000 Corvette). Now, I put it to you: could you really ask for more?

Customer Buzz
I researched vacuums for several months and read both positive and negative reviews. My other vacuum is a Hoover but is old and has weak suction so I thought I could trust the Hoover brand. And, since a popular consumer review source highly recommended this vacuum I decided to buy it.
I haven't even vacuumed my entire house yet and the vacuum is broken. I am returning it for a refund and will try another brand. Any one know of any MADE IN THE USA brands?

Customer Buzz
This vacuum is all that they said it was. It does an incredible job getting the dirt off the carpet. I like the red and green lights that tells you when an area is clean or still has more dirt. As far a longevity, that will be seen in the future.

I was especially pleased at how fast it got here. It was within two days using standard shipping.

So far so good!

Customer Buzz
While it worked, this vacuum was superb. But on the 21st day, it sounded a little odd and started to have a electric burn smell. I thought the the bag might be clogged, so I switched it out and gave it another go. A few minutes later, the vacuum made a little sizzle, gave up the ghost, and left more stink. It seems other reviewers had the same issue (although I didn't see the smoke).

I'm lucky to have bought it locally and will be exchanging it, tomorrow. Judging from the repeating smoke thing, If you have your heart set on this, you also might want to buy locally. I managed to get it on sale for $186 out the door from a department store.

The greats:

This is a very powerful vacuum and rated #1 with consumer reports, which was the main reason I chose this over it's little brother. I also liked the accessory hose position over lower model as you can use it without undoing all of the cord.

I did not buy this for the self propelled feature, as I'm a guy who has no problem with using a little muscle. But, as it turns out, I was using it every chance I got! It was really surprising how well and smoothly it functioned. As one reviewer said, it feels a little jerky at first, but as soon as you lean to use a gentle touch instead of the normal heavy hand, it does all of the work for you and glides along.

The dirt finder is great. At first I thought it wasn't working. I was vacuuming an area rug and it just wouldn't shut off. I'd leave it in the same place for a minute and it finally would, but then on it came again as soon as I moved it. I then lifted the rug and found a bunch of fine sand under it...the vacuum had been sucking dirt from under the rug!

The not so greats:

The turbo tool is a simple air powered brush, that does an okay job. I wouldn't recommend making the purchase just for this item.

The length of the accessory hose is a little disappointing. It really could have used a couple more feet to truly be useful. If you have stairs, you'll wind up carrying it up to get the top, unless you buy an extension hose (which would be inconvenient).

The carrying handle on the back is positioned a bit awkwardly. The cord blocks a decent bit of it and you have to push it out of the way to get your hand in there (so don't wrap it too tightly). Lowering the cord a couple inches would have cleared that issue up.

I'm do really hope I got a lemon, and I'm giving 3 stars based on that thought. I'm glad to be shed of my Dyson as it didn't clean nearly as well -- not to mention I'm glad to leave the filthy bagless scene in the dust. If I get another dud, I'll be updating this review.

Customer Buzz
I love this vacuum and I've never loved any household appliance before. It is strong, powerful, and drags itself around the carpet. We have four household pets and the Hoover can handle the constant hair and general mess that they create. Great product.

Customer Buzz
and the best part is they had it ready to pick up within 2 hours. Just go to sears.com

Customer Buzz
This product really sucks dirt, pet hair. It does a good job at a good price. I checked it out becuase of the high ratings in Consumer Reports. They were right on the money.

Good product!

Customer Buzz
The Hoover Windtunnel U6485-900 is the best vacuum I've ever owned, and I've been buying Hoover uprights for 25 years. I bought this vacuum 2 months ago and use it every other day.

The suction is incredible and it picks up every fleck of dirt and fuzz. It has a nice, long cord in the back. It is also self-propelled with an on/off switch. I normally use it in the off position, and the vacuum is very, very easy to push. Excellent maneuverability.

Because of the self-propelled feature included, it does make the vacuum slightly heavier than a standard Hoover upright (22 lbs.), but you never notice when using it.

The hose is a little too short, but you can buy a longer one on the internet for this model. The handle fits a little loosely, but it doesn't affect performance and after a few days you don't even notice it. It's just the way it's made. When you do pick up the vacuum to go upstairs, make sure you use the grip built into the back of the vacuum for easier weight distribution.

It also has a 3 year warranty because it's Hoover's anniversary edition!

A superior machine but it's sells cheaper at Target which is where I purchased mine.

Customer Buzz
Bought this vacuum to replace two Dirt Devils that seemed to always be in the repair shop. So, after taking them to the repair shop, I saw this vacuum for sale. The vacuum repairman said this was an excellent model. I was doubtful as he's a salesman. But, he did have Miele, Rainbow, Dyson and all other common models on the floor but recommended this one and it was priced at $169 - much lower than most others! So, I brought it home on a 3-day tryout and am very happy with it! We have three sons under the age of 8, so the amount of dropped food, papers, etc on our carpet is astounding. And, the main great room carpet is dark green (to be changed at some point in the near future) and our MBR carpet is a light cream color. So, ANYTHING laying on the carpet shows and looks awful. This Hoover pulled everything up with one sweep! I continued to vacuum as I was interested to see if the red "dirt detector" light would ever go green. It didn't even after many, many sweeps across the carpet. So, not sure if my carpet is just nasty or the light is unreliable. Either way, the carpet looked great. It works great on upholstery, stairs(w/ the hose) and mostly everything else. NOt so good on bare floors but most uprights can't handle that anyway. I had looked at Dyson and just couldn't bring myself to pay $500 for a vacuum. I have no regrets!
This vacuum gets it done!

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About Hoover U6485900 Windtunnel Anniversary Self-Propelled Bagged Upright Vacuum Cleaner detail

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #1997 in Kitchen & Housewares
  • Color: Blue
  • Brand: Hoover
  • Model: U6485900
  • Dimensions: 8.75" h x 16.50" w x 39.70" l, 27.00 pounds

Features

  • Bagged upright vacuum cleaner with patented WindTunnel technology
  • Self propelled for easy maneuverability; embedded DirtFinder system
  • HEPA media bag; stretch hose; on-board tools; pet-hair tool with rotating brushes
  • Non-marring wheels; ergonomic D-grip handle; 5-position height adjustment
  • Measures 13 by 15 by 43 inches; 3-year limited warranty

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