Customer Reviews

Hoover U5134-900 Upright Vacuum Cleaner with Removable Tool Rack

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If you have limited funds, this is a good vacuum for the money. I bought this vacuum recently and have used it on hardwood floors and short pile rugs with no problems. It easily suctions up dirt. It only has a 12-inch width....but that works better for me than the wider 15-inch ones since it gets between chair legs and into tight spaces. My complaints? It's a bit heavy...and NOISY! (the loudest vacuum I've ever used). And the quality of the parts isn't as good as vacuums that cost two or three times more, but since I only paid 89.95 for it, I feel I got more than my money's worth. And at that price I'm more than willing to overlook the noise and weight.

The vacuum itself does a good job, but being a woman with a small frame, I found it too heavy to push back and forth. I suggest you only purchase this item if you are REALLY STRONG!!

Pros:
* very powerful suction
* excellent edge cleaning

Cons:
* excepting the motor, it is a conglomeration of cheap plastic parts
* the hose is too short, though the hose extension is helpful and it does fit extension tubes from other vacuums
* the electrical plug is not grounded

Overall, I am very pleased. It suits my inclination towards things that work great and are cheap.

I have used this vacuum several times a week for about 6 years now. We haven't had any problems with the vacuum cleaner. The only maintenance it needed was we had to change the belt a couple times which is normal. It cleans in snug corners well and the removeable rack makes it easy to carry around if need be.

My sister in law owns this vacuum. When I visit them, I clean
their house...when i use this vacuum i always smell something burning. Then i knew the problem, it was on a low carpet setting. so i put it on the highest setting. (the carpets are really low and flat). Now it would be fine, but it wouldnt pick up anything, then the beater brush makes sqeeking sounds and burns up. Then when i use the attatchments, the hose keeps popping out of the vacuum!