Clean your home easily with this upright vacuum that features a multicyclonic filtration system for improved suction and a DirtFINDER light that indicates when dirt has been thoroughly removed from your carpet. View demo
Average Customer Rating:
4.3 out of 5(18 Reviews)
Rating Breakdown
(18 reviews)
5 stars
(11)
4 stars
(4)
3 stars
(1)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
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15 of 18 (83%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Not worth the high price02/07/2010
By DR101from Los Angeles
Value for Price
2.05
Quality
3.05
Features
2.05
Performance
3.05
What's great about it: It's very pretty, long cord What's not so great: attachments are lacking, cup fills quicky, hard to push, warranty misleading
"We purchased when it first came out and paid a high price for it. The attachments are poor and only two. The hose detaches from the handle easily when you are using it, very annoying. The cup fills up fast and has to be dumped frequently. This may be an indication of it picking up a lot of debris, but our older bagged hoover did not have to be dumped as often and seemed to clean better. The inside chamber got dirt in it almost immediatey and it can't be removed, it is unsightly. Have had it 11 months now. It lost suction and quit picking up appropriately. Called Hoover for a service contact. They said if it is a clog the warranty will not cover it. My husband has checked it and we can't find a clog. Took it for service, they say it is a clog. They also recommend changing the lifetime filer annually. Does Hoover know this? I am very disappointed. We still have our old windtunnel bagged vacuum and it gets used in the garage and still works great."
Great vaccuum cleaner01/29/2010
By JM5616from San Antonio, TX
Value for Price
5.05
Quality
5.05
Features
4.05
Performance
5.05
What's great about it: Great cleaning power. Extra long cord. Easy to manuver. What's not so great: Hose is short. A little messy to empty.
"I was really impressed with the suction power of this machine and a bit embarassed about how dirty my carpets really were. It really picks up everything! The controls are easy to operate and the extra long power cord is nice. I wish they would have made the vaccuum hose longer as it is difficult to clean above the floor or around appliances. We have solved this problem by using the extension wands from our old Hoover. I was a bit worried that it would be cumbersome without the self-propel feature that our old model had, but It manuevers easily over both carpet and tile floors. It is a bit messy to empty, and if you're not careful about what your running over, items can get sucked up and clog the machine. I accidently sucked up a sock that lodged in the upper cavity of the vaccuum. It wasn't difficult to remove, but was a dirty task. Nevertheless, I am quite pleased with the purchase."
Great Vacuum!01/25/2010
By Heymac428from Danville, IL
Value for Price
5.05
Quality
5.05
Features
4.05
Performance
5.05
What's great about it: Is practically self-propelled on hardwood What's not so great: Closing the canister door is a little tricky
"This Hoover is a great quality vacuum. Best Buy had the best price, and I checked at least 6 other online stores including the one that boasts having the lowest prices. Our kitchen is hardwood and the vacuum very nearly propels itself across the floor! It is a pleasure to use after our old vacuum. Plus, I would swear it has a new car smell to it, but maybe that's because our old vacuum gave off a smell like dirty sweat socks. The only tiny complaint from me is that the canister door does not close as easily as it opens. I have to push the latch in by hand, but that's not really a big deal. All in all, a great deal from Best Buy."
Not what I expected but still great w/ great price01/21/2010
By Rcoppertopfrom Avon Lake, OH
Value for Price
5.05
Quality
5.05
Features
4.05
Performance
5.05
What's great about it: Really picks up pet hair, long cord, easy to use & assemble What's not so great: hoped for motorized accessory but that only comes with different version of this model
"Researching product, I knew I was getting a great vacuum but price was much lower than I'd heard. Turned out this version does not contain the motorized hand held brush for carpets and furniture. But that's OK with me as I saved more than $150. I wouldn't pay that much for just that item on its own so glad I saved the $$$. The vacuum does a great job on picking up pet hair, etc. The level adjuster for carpet height really works well. Only complaint is that the hose does not have an extender. Fortunately, the extenders from my previous Hoover fit it so I use that. If you have a Hoover you're replacing with this, strip it of its accessories and try it on this one before you pitch!"
Best Vaccuum Ever01/19/2010
By disneyfun4mefrom Tampa, FL
Value for Price
5.05
Quality
5.05
Features
5.05
Performance
5.05
What's great about it: Easy to set up, picks up all the dirt What's not so great: Heavy but runs great
"I bought this vacuum because I have bought cheaper ones before and I have learned my lesson. Spend a little more and you get what you pay for. I had Eureka, Hoover, and Dirt Devil. You will love this vacuum. It has a very long cord, a sensor that tells you when your carpet is clean, lifetime on the filter (which I paid $30-$40 in the past twice a year for my other vacuum) and a cyclonic system which has the best suction on a vacuum. I would definitely recommend this vacuum and you will love it too!!!!"
Super Vacuum12/27/2009
By prp1973from Eau Claire, WI
Value for Price
5.05
Quality
5.05
Features
3.05
Performance
5.05
What's great about it: Excellent suction, long cord, Easy to empty. What's not so great: Hose could be longer
"Bought this vacuum on sale & have been extremely happy with the performance. I have a dog & vacuum several times a week & this vacuum has been super so far. Has a nice long cord on it. This vacuum works great on hardwood floors also, it sucks everything up. The canister comes off easily & is easy to empty without making a mess. The hose is on the short side but I don't use that feature anyway. Vacuum was worth every penny in my opinion!"
What's great about it: Suction, Quality What's not so great: Dirt canister
"First, let me be clear that the cons that I list should in no way disuade you from buying the Hoover. 1st when I opened the box I found the bristles on the attachment were bent over, I tried to straighten them out and the cap snapped off.I was pressing pretty hard, in hindsight it was kind of stupid.I'm not worried,I can get a replacement but I'd probably never use it anyway. The 2nd con is the container is tough to close after dumping. It apears to be a design flaw as it comes with a big warning label. It's really not a big deal, it didn't bother me at all. 3rd con is the wand could be longer but not that big of a deal either. Now for the positives. My mother has a dyson($599) First of all I'd like to say that $600 for a vaccuum is ridiculous!. It is nice though, I have used it many times. I am glad I went witht he hoover. It feels much more solid and has a better warranty and its $100 cheaper than the cheapest smallest dyson. (Really, does he think his vaccuums are made of gold?!) I was a contractror and have the best shop vac on the market and I truley believe the hoover has better suction. Yes it"s that good!. I sucks up hair balls out of carpet and it doesn't throw objects that get sucked up(like pennies, etc) it just sucks them up and they don't even rattle around. I was amazed what it picked up, absolutely amazed! I was also amazed that the dirty/clean light actually works, it took a long time for it to go out cuz my carpects were bad. The smell of the dirt in the canister was foul! My son has mild athsma and this should make it at least a little better. I had to talk my wife into spending the money, she just buys the $60 vaccuums every other year. Took aboout 4 months of nagging to convince her. Bottom line... save up if you need to and get this vac. After years of using cheap vacs this is sooo awesome! Buy it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Excellent Vacuum thusfar - extremely satisfied11/07/2009
By Zack33from New York, NY
Value for Price
4.05
Quality
5.05
Features
4.05
Performance
5.05
What's great about it: Power, handle controls, long chord, easy to empty & clean, light, not loud What's not so great: Length of hand tool hose - telescope would have been nice
"I did a lot of research, tried several others types, considered a Dyson or equalvalent and took the plunge on the hoover. Thusfar, we are very pleased with its performance. The 6 yr warranty is also the best out there.
Take the plunge because this one sucks it all up. You'll be happy."
Great on Floors08/10/2009
By Torresfrom San Antonio
Value for Price
5.05
Quality
5.05
Features
3.05
Performance
5.05
What's great about it: Easy to setup and excellent suction What's not so great: hose attachment are small and lacking
"We've had this vacuum for about 3 weeks now and it does an excellent job picking dust and very small particulates that we never knew were hanging around in our carpet. Our house is only a year old but it's disgusting to see what was pulled out of our carpet after the first use. The smell eminating from the trash can after literally emptying about 10 full canisters was really horrible. I'm glad to know that it's out of the carpet now though. We initially got this vacuum because our son has just been diagnosed with ashtma and we wanted to do something to improve his quality of life. It hink we made a good decision. The entire house smells so much cleaner now. The canister is easy to empty but fills up fast. We have an 1800 square foot house which is primarily carpet and even after regular vacuuming I have to empty the canister 3-4 times. I guess that's a great testament to how well it does at picking up dirt, but can also get a little annoying.
Also on the annoying side is the middle chamber of the vacuum that is almost impossible to clean. I searched all over the instruction manual for how to clean out this middle chamber between the suctions tubes and the main dirt bin, but there was no mention at all like no dirt is supposed to be collecting in it. It gets filled with very fine powder and dust and eventually it started to cake on. I finally reverted to taking the whole canister outside and spraying a water hose in one of the small access points. It was effective in cleaning the chamber but it doesn't feel like I should have to resort to that for normal cleanings.
The hose seems short initially but streatches an incredable amount if you really need it too. It just requires a bit of force to get it stretched fully. The attechements are really basic and seem like they belong in a mini vacuum rather than a full size vacuum. I guess it really doesn't matter for the edge attachment but the brush attachment is almost useless. I would not recommend this for stairs at all. Some kind of roller attachment would be nice.
Overall, I would highly recommend this vacuum as it does a great job on floors which is why we got it and why most people will also."
excellent, but not perfect07/30/2009
By shalerbudfrom Columbus, OH
Value for Price
5.05
Quality
5.05
Features
4.05
Performance
5.05
What's great about it: cleaning ability, height adjustment, ease of use What's not so great: short hose, lack of attachments
"I've been a Windtunnel user for many years now. I've compared it to Dyson and Oreck, and Hoover has picked up more than both. I have been waiting for Hoover to introduce a Windtunnel that did not lose suction. The Platinum bagless upright surprisingly picked up a decent amount of fine dirt that my previous Windtunnel left behind. You can feel the power from this vacuum and it does not lose suction. The electronic height adjustment is a very high-end feature that I am excited to have. It makes it very easy to go from room to room and to and from area rugs and bare floors. The brush roll shuts the vacuum down if something is lodged in its path - a nice new feature. The bin is easy to empty, but tricky to close. Too bad a self-propelled model is not available, but it is not very difficult to push. It is a phenomenal vacuum for cleaning carpets and bare floors. However, above floor cleaning leaves a lot to be desired. Although the wand/hose is very accessible, the hose is very short and a hose extension is not available. The brush/upholstery tool is very small – it looks like something on a $50 vacuum. Hoover did not include a powered hand tool or additional extension wands, like on their previous machines. I don’t know why Hoover would include less attachment on their new top-of-the-line machine. Aside from the hose and attachments, it is an outstanding machine. I give this vacuum 5 stars for cleaning ability, but 4 overall because of the shortcomings with above floor cleaning."
"I have had this vacuum for about 3 weeks now. The first time I used it I couldn't believe the amount of dirt it pulled out of my carpets. I was embarrassed at how "dirty" my carpets were, and I cleaned them on a regular basis. Three week later it continues to amaze me at the amount of dirt it is pulling up. I love the feature that lets you know when an area is clean. It is also very easy to change the brush level just with a touch on the handle. My carpets look great and feel great to walk on!!!"
Hoover Has a Great History05/17/2009
By ELabordefrom Brandon, Fl
Value for Price
4.05
Quality
5.05
Features
4.05
Performance
5.05
What's great about it: Adjustable Heights and Light Weight What's not so great: Dumping out the dirt !!!
"I have had 2 Dyson's -- the last 1 was in for service more often than I had it at home. This Hoover is lighter, vacuums as well or better than the Dyson. Has a great warranty too, a year longer than Dyson. I like the simple attachments, but the reach is pretty short. It is so easy to go from floor to thick carpet. Which Dyson didn't do that well....I would have too go back and forth several times to get the dirt up off the floor. Not so with the Hoover. The canister takes both hands to close after emptying the dirt. My only wish is for this American company to bring these jobs back to the states. But it is almost impossible to find this product made in America."
Amazing, It's the Ferrari of Vacuums04/14/2009
By Krissiefrom Rochester,Ny
Value for Price
5.05
Quality
5.05
Features
4.05
Performance
5.05
What's great about it: Everything. What's not so great: Wish it had more attachments
"This vacuum is absolutly amazing. I know the price might scare some people off but this vacuum does it's job. If you can swing it you have to get this one, it's the best by far."
hoover vs dyson04/14/2009
By pineapple67from mesquite, tx
Value for Price
2.05
Quality
2.05
Features
1.05
Performance
2.05
What's great about it: the suction is great so far What's not so great: the hose, the dirt canister release, no edge cleaner
"I had a Dyson for about 8 years and loved it..... So I bought another one and within 1 week, the brush stopped rolling. I tried all the "on-line tricks" to get it to turn, took the thing apart looking for blockages, and it just wouldn't turn, so I took it back and saw this Hoover Windtunnell and decided to give it a try.
The price is high, but compared to a Dyson, it's in the ballpark. Of course since I had such a great experience with my Dyson, I'm comparing this Hoover to the Dyson. So far, the suction on the Hoover is much better than the Dyson. The cord is longer on the Hoover than on the "new Dyson" (it's the same as my old Dyson). My major complaint against the Hoover is the release on the dirt canister. It will not catch to close. I have to manually push the the little lever back in, which means my hands are filthy when I'm finished. My other major complaint against the Hoover is that it doesn't have an edge cleaner, and the hose is way too short. I have vaulted ceilings and my old Dyson was perfect for cleaning the ceiling fans or walls. This Hoover will never reach.
All in all......I'm probably going to take the Hoover back and get a different Dyson. I think I just got a bad one (DC14). I'm not satisfied with this Hoover."
Best Carpet Cleaner I have ever had and at 89 year04/05/2009
By Ted101from California
Value for Price
5.05
Quality
5.05
Features
5.05
Performance
5.05
What's great about it: It cleans excelent and is very easy to handle with the large wheels. What's not so great: It is high priced but I think that it is worth it.
"I first bought a Dyson as I have heard so much about them. After assembling it and cutting my fingers trying to get into the box i found the assembly took quite a while. The Hoover was easy to assemble only took 15 minutes. My wife does not use the tools that come with it so she was happy to not have a lot of junk as she calls it hanging on the sweeper. The ease to set the height from the convenientlly located on the handle just a bit down from the on off switch. No need to bend down and raise the cleaning head as with older sweepers. The wife likes the cleaning indicator that changes color when the carpet is thourouly clean."
blows the other out of the water03/14/2009
By hotrod300from arnold mo
Value for Price
5.05
Quality
5.05
Features
4.05
Performance
5.05
What's great about it: super power /easy to use What's not so great: nothing yet.
"I have found that, This Hoover out does even my Dyson Dc-17 that I paid well over 400.00 for, the carpet's look brand new when Im done. I cant belive the amount of dirt that is pulling up ot of the carpet compared to the dyson, I was reading the other two reviews. Im not sure if the other person just is not closing it right but I have opened my bin four times and no problem closing it. AS for the other person you can use the other hoover tools on it as long as they are the type where the pipe fit in the inside of the attachment', not the very old style from hoover where the pipe went over the out side of the cleaning tool and had a pin on the cleaning to hold it on. but any way I would recommend this to any that has kid's and pets. I love the height setting that on the handle , this is one of the nice' s hoover upright vacuum's that I have used, also it out does any other brand out there now, I have one more thing to say "Dyson watch out" You have a new kid on the block."
Not worth the price03/08/2009
By mandimok24from Oklahoma City
Value for Price
1.05
Quality
1.05
Features
3.05
Performance
3.05
What's great about it: It does not lose suction, 6 year warranty What's not so great: poor quality,
"It does a pretty good job picking up, however the design of the dirt release button being towards the bottom of the canister should be reconsidered as your hands are in the garbage can with the canister to release the dirt. YUCK! Mine also has a problem staying closed so when I take the canister off the vacuum to empty it, the door flies open and the dirt falls out all over the floor. I literally have to slam it on the ground to get it to stay closed. I think that for the price the quality should be better."
Platinum Vacuum Makes Cleaning Fun!03/03/2009
By HooverFanfrom Florham Park, NJ
Value for Price
3.05
Quality
5.05
Features
4.05
Performance
5.05
What's great about it: Best Vacuum Performance Yet What's not so great: Needs More Cleaning Tools
"The Hoover Platinum Cyclonic Upright does the best overall cleaning job i've ever experienced with a Hoover model...beating out the Hoover Complete.
As promised, it does NOT lose suction. And it eliminates the mess made when emptying out the soon-to-be-discontinued Hoover Windtunnel 2 "color" models (green, red, orange, yellow units).
My only complaint is that for $450.00, it does not have more tools (i.e. a bare-floor cleaning brush), found on the Hoover Complete (green unit) that this unit has just replaced in my home.
But if you're more concerned with cleaning performance, and less concerned with features such as tools / accessories, you will NOT be dissapointed!
Also, the controls (i.e. carpet height settings) are much easier to operate than on most previous Hoover upright vacuums."
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