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Hoover U8311-900 WindTunnel 2 Bagged Upright Vacuum Cleaner

Manufacturer : Hoover
In Stock : 14

List Price:	$299.99
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Features

12-amp upright vacuum cleaner with WindTunnel 2 technology
DirtFinder system; automatic brush-roll shutoff for above-floor cleaning
Telescoping quick-release wand and super-stretch hose; 28-foot cord
Dusting brush, furniture nozzle, crevice tool, and pet-hair tool included
Measures approximately 14 by 15 by 43 inches; 1-year warranty

Product Description

Hoover, Windtunnel, 2 Bagged, Upright Vacuum, 12A, Real Time Tool System, Cord Rewind, Embedded Dirt Finder System, Powered Pet Hair Cleaning Tool, Automatic Brush Shutoff, Telescoping Quick Release Wand, Super Stretch Hose.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 3.00 out of 40 reviews

Rating :
Hoover Vac - Ryan M. Dungan, Apr 05, 2008

Excellent choice. Very strong suction. Love the handle/ext hose. Pulls along like self-propelled. Not too heavy like everyone says. I keep on 3 notches before very low setting to keep from overworking belt. Had for two months and works awesome.

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Hoover windtunnel - L. Comfort, Apr 05, 2008

Everything works great . The one complaint we have is the weight of the machine. The weight is all in the handle, it is very tiring on the arm.

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A strong vacuum w/a Lifetime BELT! - Kayla Ritt, Mar 28, 2008

This is a very, very good vacuum! Excellent suction, pet hair tool, cord retracts. I prefer vacuums (upright or canister) that have good, moving rotary brush heads for good carpet cleaning but belts kept slipping and breaking! I purchased the Hoover U8311-900 WindTunnel because it has a lifetime belt -it hasn't slipped or broken when I've run over cords or other things by accident!! No belt slipping! No belt breakage! Hoooorrraaaay!

I've owned more than a normal amount of vacuums and have had to replace them more frequently in recent years. I've had to replace most due to motor burnout or motor loss of suction power, belt slippage, belt breakage. (I don't believe the industry has yet to make a reliable bagless that remains powerful or avoids motor burnout over the life of the vacuum.) The Breathe-Easy Hygienic Filter Bags are so easy to change, do not need to be changed as often as most bags and seem to really keep all contents within itself. As an allergy sufferer w/a cat, I am very pleased! I don't want a bagless again!

On the downside, this upright is a bit heavy (and may be a bit clunky for some), is not as quiet as some claims make, and the cord could be a little longer, but it's sturdy and reliable and I can overlook the fact that it's not silver or as cool looking as some. (I've owned higher tech looking vacuums and they haven't lived up to this one ;-)

The cost is manageable, also. I won't spend over $200 for a vacuum until I'm absolutely sure it will last. For now, this IS my Dyson and I'm not in the market for a higher priced model!

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I Thought I Received Bad Bags - C. Brown, Mar 27, 2008

I thought I had received bad bags with this vacuum cleaner because the two bags that came with it, both burst while being used before they filled up. But having read the other reviews I can attest to the failure in the bag system of this unit. There is a locking mechanism at the top of the bags to ensure no mess!! What good is that if the bag breaks!!! Anyway I will not say much more about this vacuum because it has all already been said. I actually baught my unit before reading the reviews. I probably would not have purchased mine if I had read the reviews first. Yes it is an attractive vacuum and the rewinding cord is sexy, but it blows away stuff it should be pulling in, it gets louder after a few uses(typical Hoover trait). Its pretty large and heavy. You actually need a smaller vacuum to do the edges. I was actually looking to buy bags for the unit when I stumbled on these reviews and thought I should add my two cents. If you can walk away from its good looks and sexy self winding cord, then you could do better.

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POWERFUL - M. Novak, Mar 04, 2008

This vacuum rocks! I can't believe the power this thing has. You can really feel it hug the carpet when it cleans. I LOVE the dirt finder sensor light (green for clean, red for keep vacuuming :-) ). It really shows how lousy my last vacuum was because when i first used this thing it too about 8 swipes to get the carpet clean, whereas it now only takes about 3. I would have to say this vacuum is much more powerful than the Kirby I once owned. It is a bit heavy to carry up the stairs but I'm willing to sacrifice the extra weight for something that actually gets the job done. A great buy for around $200.

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