Customer Reviews:
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 Excellent Vacuum February 12, 2007
Jason B. (Ames, IA)
27 out of 28 found this review helpful
When purchasing a vacuum, I was looking for something relatively inexpensive with good suction and an old-fashioned bag, as I want nothing to do with emptying dirt cups or changing filters.
This vacuum is extraordinary. It has very strong suction and the bristling action is exceptionally proficient at removing stuff from my carpet. After vacuuming, I swear that the carpeting looks as if it has been cleaned professionally.
The only disadvantage I've experienced is that it's loud. The loudness doesn't bother me when I'm vacuuming the carpet, but I do notice it when I leave the vacuum stationary and use the attachments to clean corners and such. My ears end up closer to the vacuum and the noise is an irritant.
 Hoover U5140-900 Upright Vaccum September 11, 2005
boysu (Purchase, NY)
26 out of 28 found this review helpful
Great vaccum. Same attachments and style as the u5146-900. Very powerful, slightly louder than other vaccums. Takes type Y bags. Highly recommended
Bar-none, the best sub $100 vacuum on the market January 19, 2008
Lawrance J. Morrissey (Indianapolis, IN USA)
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
Wow what a terrific vacuum cleaner. I bought this for my store when my old hand-me-down died. I of course bought it based on the low price and high reviews. I was downright stunned to see Consumer Reports list this as their Number 8 or 9 top rated vacuum in ANY price range! (Out of about 35 units!) Some people complain about noise, but it makes no more than a normal vacuum cleaner. I have no idea what the difference is between this and a $300 model. I mean, it sucks. But in a good way! I'd buy this again in a heartbeat. One of the best return on investment appliances I've ever purchased. 10 stars.
Excellent vacuum October 21, 2006
Vacuum buyer
25 out of 26 found this review helpful
For the $70 price, a great vacuum:
pro:
-low price
-great suction
-great cleaning results
-rated 'very good' overall by leading consumer magazine
-no HEPA filters to replace, rated equal to HEPA-models in dust/particle emissions in leading consumer magazine
con:
-I am 6'3", the handle is a bit short for comfortable vacumming
-Attachment hose is shorter than most
Good compromise March 21, 2007
John D. MacDonald (Bay Area)
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
No, this is not a super-premium, top-of-the-line vacuum.
BUT, it is relatively well designed (and built), inexpensive, and much better all around than most of the more expensive vacuums out there today. If you've done any research into vacuums, you may know that "bagless" and "tornado" are the big keywords right now. And while bagless may be a good idea, it doesn't mesh so well with the other major trend in vacuums today... PLASTIC. If you don't know what I mean, go to any big box store and check out the really expensive ($300+) bagless vacuums...they're all plastic, including the "tornado chamber" and "bagless collection bin". The bucket where the dirt collects is made of plastic, and NEVER fits real tight. In fact, most of them jiggle around loosely. How can it possibly be "HEPA" if the bucket holding the dirt is loose?!
Anyway, this vacuum is mostly plastic, but the front panel that covers the bag compartment actually fits well (tight), and the bag system works really well. Also, while the bags that ship with the vacuum are not "HEPA certified", this vacuum CAN use the standard Hoover HEPA bags. My guess is that they just keep the cost low by selling it with the non-HEPA bag and without the "HEPA" logo printed on the box.
Overall, I'm very happy with this vacuum, both in terms of quality, and value. It may not be the built-like-a-tank Hoover of my childhood, but it is a great value.
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