bit-tech Shopping: Hoover WindTunnel S3765-040 Vacuum

• Attachments
• Quiet Operations

• Crevice Tool
• Dusting Brush
• Extension Wand
• Filter Cleaning Brush
• Floor Brush
• Furniture Nozzle
• Hand Tool
• Tool Storage

Rating: 2

Time with product: 4 Months

Strengths: none

Weaknesses: Unit broke down within four months ,At hoover store for one month no parts to repair unit may take another month to get parts

Summary: This unit is junk controls on handle stopped working ,there are no parts to repair unit . Hoover inc. tells me I just have to wait parts coming in every day. Waiting one month now told could be another month . It seems consumer comes last in HOOVER,s eyes . Would never buy another Hovver or Maytag product again.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 1

Strengths: Surprisingly good suction, useful accessories, easy to use

Weaknesses: Small collection container, which can be a bit dusty when emptying it.

Summary: Other than the relatively small collection container, this vacuum is awesome. After being informed by my cleaning crew that I needed a new vacuum, I asked them for recommendations based on the fact that they clean lots of houses and have more experience with vacuums than most people ever would. The canister style was their choice without hesitation and this one in particular due to the fact that it's a bagless unit. I've used it quite a bit myself, and it's quite impressive. Works as you'd expect it to and it's relatively easy to lug around, despite it being heavier than some other canister units. Most importantly, my house cleaner says it works better than most other vacuums she's used that are much more expensive. Specifically, she said this one is better than the Miele and Electrolux ones she uses every week. One feature I specifically like is how the power vacuum head adjusts to the height of your carpet automatically. It does this surprisingly well. The small container does need to be emptied much more frequently than my old upright HEPA bagless vacuum, but considering how much better this one works, it's worth it. Just empty the collection container in the garage or outside, because it can get dusty doing that.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 2

Strengths: Strong suction, good controls, easy to extend hose bar length

Weaknesses: Small capacity, messy to empty

Summary: I bought this vacuum based on high recommendations and a good price from Amazon. It is a replacement for an old Oreck upright that was many years old. So far, I am pretty satisfied. This vacuum is fairly quiet, has very good suction (three levels), and a button toggles the beater bar on and off. The length of the hose bar extends and retracts easily with the press of another button on the bar. In one sense, having a bagless design is a plus--no expensive bags to buy--but is also a bit of a drawback. The dirt container is very small. It needed to be emptied after a single vacuuming of my house. (Though the floors were quite dirty since the old Oreck had not been working.) It can be a bit messy to empty the container and clean the filter, but the design is good and easy to work with. All in all, I think this is a very good vacuum for the money.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 1 Week

Strengths: Good suction, convenient to use, versatile

Weaknesses: Small waste canister, filter clean up inconvenient

Summary: I've been using this vacuum cleaner for a week now and am very impressed by the suction power. After my initial use my carpets actually felt softer. The telescoping suction bar is convenient and the hand beater brush is excellent for furniture.My only complaints are the small size of the waste canister and the cleanup hassle of the hepa filter.Overall it's well worth the $152 I paid for it at Amazon.com.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 10 Days

Strengths: Suction, looks, ease of use.

Weaknesses: A little heavy, could use a better dusting attachment.

Summary: Overall, I'm satisfied with this vac. If I wasn't comparing it to my Fantom Lightning, which died an unexpected premature death, I would probably be very pleased with it. It has an attractive modern design and has plenty of suction. I particulary like the three levels of suction which you can easily vary from the hand control nozzle. The beater brushes do a good job of getting the grit up out of the carpet and they work nicley all the way to the edge of the cleaning head. It seems a little heavy when moving it around behind you, but again, I'm comparing it to the Fantom. Hopefully, the extra weight will mean a more durable machine than the one I had before. The dirt cup, which separates the fine grit from the other junk, is a very nice feature!