I was cautiously optimistic about this purchase based on some clearly identified negatives (cons) listed in previous reviews. But, at the price and based on Hoover's reputation I decided to go ahead and take a chance.
After seeing the product I realized that some previous reviewers seem to force a perceived neutrality by looking for minor issues just to come up with some "cons". The danger is, without being specific, that potential buyers read a simple negative comment and perhaps assume the problem is much worse than it really is.
There were five cons identified repeatedly; one is reliability which I can't comment on since I've only had the vacuum a few days. The others being the location of the on/off switch, length of the cord, positioning and construction of the cord holder, and the need to assemble the unit. I'll comment on each below:
*Location of the on/off switch: the switch is located roughly 18" from the handle, could it be higher? Yes. Should it be higher? I don't know, it is directly below the handle and might mean bending at the waist slightly to turn on and off but, in my opinion, far from a negative.
*Length of the cord: I honestly believed that the cord was freakishly short by reading some of the reviews and was prepared to permanently have to use an extension cord. True, the cord is probably 1-2' shorter than the longest cord I've seen but in cleaning a 1,200 sq foot apartment I had to unplug/re-plug 3 times instead of the 2 times I had to with my previous vacuum (which had a very long cord).
*Positioning of the cord holder: The bottom holder is in a little bit of an odd place being in the center on the back side instead of off to the side. Not a deal breaker by any means. But, as a former owner of a cleaning company I know to never use the bottom cord holder, by wrapping the cord every time it bends repeatedly in the same place, over time the cord WILL fray/break/short circuit at the exact spot it wraps around the bottom holder. I just quickly spool the cord and hang it on the top holder.
*The the unit required assembly: I don't know of any company that would send a vacuum fully assembled, why pay the extra shipping just to accommodate the height of the handle. The only assembly required is to slide the handle into a holder, insert a screw, and tighten it with a phillips head screwdriver. One reviewed commented that the assembly seemed "intuitive"...I agree...you are holding a handle in your hand and have a handle-less vacuum in front of you. Simply insert peg A into square B.
I really don't have anything that I would consider a "con"...it's a very reasonably priced vacuum, has exceptional suction out of the box, actually does a good job at reviving the crushed nap of an older carpet, is relatively light, and seems to be well made. Granted, I wouldn't use this as the only vacuum in a huge house or for commercial cleaning (I just don't think its rugged enough for that) but for everyday use on 5-6 rooms its a definite keeper!
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| Price | Currently unavailable. | $149.99 | $150.90 | $147.00 | $6,900.84 | $129.99 |
| Delivery | — | — | — | — | Get it May 6 - 17 | Get it as soon as Monday, Apr 29 |
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| Sold By | — | Just Right! | NHV Supply LLC | STYLE SALES & FLIPS | 33 Grocery Stores US | Pritim Sales |
| power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | AC | Corded Electric, Battery Powered | Corded Electric |
| hose length | 2.4 meters | — | — | 120 inches | — | 8 feet |
| special feature | corded, bagless, cyclonic | Bagless | HEPA | Odor Eliminating, Carpet Height Adjustment, Removable Filter, Grip Handle | Bagless, Lightweight, HEPA | corded, bagless, cyclonic, HEPA filtration |
| surface suggestion | Carpet | Carpet,Hard Floor | — | Hard Floor | Carpet | Upholstery |
| capacity | — | 1.5 pounds | — | 2498.37 milliliters | 1 liters | — |
| voltage | — | 240 volts | — | 120 volts | 220 volts | — |
| noise level | — | 80 decibels | — | 72 decibels | 80 decibels | — |
| model name | Wind Tunnel 2 High Capacity Bagless | UH74110M | Hoover WindTunnel Cord Rewind Upright Vacuum Cleaner | Total Home Pet | — | Wind Tunnel 2 High Capacity |
| weight | 23.05 pounds | — | 1 pounds | 17.1 pounds | — | 17 pounds |
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Great buy
Got this to pair with my little stick windtunnel. You really can't find a better made vaccum with this much power for the price. My parents have always had Dyson vaccum' s and love them, as well do I. However I just can't see myself spending $600 for my 1,000sqft apartment. This windtunnel 2 has almost as much suction and is very easy to use/clean. Picks up very well when using the height settings properly, even my cats hair. Suction is really great for the hose and brush attachment. Very easy to clean and keep in tip top running condition. Great everyday vaccum.
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