Customer Reviews

Hoover U5180-900 Fusion Cyclonic Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(11)

 

 

I bought this vacuum for my cleaning business. The filter is washable and good for life which is a good investment. I tried it on my carpet when I got it home and wow did it pick up the dirt and hair. One sweep over each section verses 2 or 3 I was doing before with my old one. I decided to try the little hand brush that attaches to the hose. I've always felt these things were worthless, but I ran it over my hair covered sofa and not only did it leave nice brush marks, but it also actually took away the hair. I'm impressed!

This vacuum does a fabulous job with the dog hair in our three-dog household. It's cool looking, too, which is a plus when you want the kids to help. I've used a Dyson, and the Fusion really does just as good a job for much less money. I highly recommend it!

This was an early christmas present and I couldn't be happier. We got it at Walmart for 98 so try there first. My carpet is very bumpy. It has a diamond patern and the dirt loves to collect in the grooves. This vacuum got into the grooves.

The handle (pet brush)really refreshed my sofa. I love it, I love it, I love it.

First of all - I bought this vacuum for $98.00 at Wal-Mart! The prices on here are much higher!
I really like this vacuum! I replaced my 10 year old Hoover bag vacuum with this one and let me tell ya - my carpets were dirty! I vacuumed with my old vac the day before I bought and used the Fusion. When I vacuumed with the fusion I was shocked at the dirt it still sucked up! It's quiet compared to my old one too (could be due to it's age).
One complaint I have is the placement of the electrical cord. It's about 1/2 way down on the unit (rather than at the top like my old one which helps keep it out from under foot) and it's always getting stepped on! Also the "stair cleaning handle" gets very warm (not quite hot) when vacuuming up the stairs. BUT the top handle is just as handy for holding onto it while doing the stairs and is also very nice for lugging it up and down the stairs.
As far as dumping the canister goes - well ya I won't be dumping it in my house. Like any canister full of dust, dirt, pet hair and other disgusting things, I'll be taking it out side to our big garbage can to dump it. I wouldn't want that stuff re-floating around in my air and breathing it.
I LOVE the canister tho...for the simple fact that I can see when it's full! No more feeling the gross dusty, dirty bags to see how full it is. I also love that you can wash the filters on this vacuum~! Now that's what I call a budget friendly vacuum cleaner!

I just tried out this product on 2 rooms of carpet and you would not believe what it pulled up. The container looked like a small rodent was pulled in there was so much lint. This may cut the longevity of my carpet if it pulls up that many fibers. The height control is rather cheap and non-specific as to the type of surface to be cleaned. My last issue is that the contained is a little messy to empty. I think that in the future I'll just take mine outside. The up-side is that it traps all the dust and what not in the container. Nothing is recirculated back into the room. It is very effective.

This is one of those products that has a lot going for it, yet a few shortcomings really knock it down. Furthermore the issues with this vacuum in many cases come to surface after you've used it for quite a while.

Pros: Good overall suction, both at the brush roll and wand. Adjustable height handle. An upholstery turbo brush that works well. Relatively clean to empty vs. lower end bagless models. Overall solid feel. Large diameter clear hose makes finding a clog easy. Power switch on the handle is a nice plus.

Cons: Poor cyclonic action - dirt tends to head right into the containter right to the top of the cone and stick there. This is especially bad when dealing with pet hair. Too much dirt/hair passes through the cyclonic canister and into the filters - which while washable, leads to the key shortcoming of this vacuum..... this vacuum *literally stinks!* With so much dirt held by the filters, the odor from the filters fills the air. The solution is to wash the filters often, but you learn the hard way that they need washed. For reference, a good old bag type upright from 30+ years ago lets less odor and dust back into the air.

Conclusion: Hoover has improved upon their older bagless design that had a filter chamber next to the dirt chamber (had one - gave it away), and the washable permanent filters is a major plus. But they missed the boat with a poor cyclonic action design that sucks dust right up through the cone. I'd recommend this only for those who use it occasionally, have no pets or kids, or as a second vac.

UPDATE: Now it is nearly 2 years later, and amazingly this pathetic vacuum is still in use.... barely. I've had it *fully* disassembled to clean anything that might be causing the suction to diminish. I glued the canister closed at the bottom as there was a suction leak there. Airflow is still dismal. Also the telescoping handle latch has failed (duct tape to the rescue) and every time it is turned on, it belches dust into the room.

If you see one of these on the used market - and I can imagine there are a LOT of them, still keep on walking!

I have a Rainbow, but I was tiring of the hassle of prepping it just to use it and then having to empty it once I was done (Yuk!!) I needed something else for the general vacuuming. With 5 indoor cats (and 2 that come and go), I'm vacuuming every other day. Needless to say, I don't know if I'll ever pull the Rainbow out again! I'm still shocked at what this vacuum sucked up! It was intriguingly gross. I bought it and used it Sunday and come Monday, I couldn't wait to get home to use it again.

For a vacuum, I was a little surprised at how quiet it was compared to others. I really do like the adjustable handle... it's both easier to store (when it's fully down) and easier on my back (when I adjust it to the height I need). Set up was a breeze - it was ready to go in 5 minutes. Like the other reviewer, I found mine at wal-mart for only $98, so check there first.

Update: Months later, I'm still in love with this vacuum! I haven't used my rainbow since I've had this. I'm still amazed with everything it sucks up!!

This vacuum is supposedly based on patents of the dyson dc1 as dyson did not renew thier patent and a number of manufacturers jumped in to take advantage of this as evidenced in many lookalike products.

Pros:
The suction of this vacuum is great the 12 amp motor and the cyclonic action really does keep a constant powerful vacuum force. on the packaging that is outcleans dyson models dc07, dc14 and dc15 by 13% and is verified by a third party.
It comes with a number of attachments to go onto the built in hose. there are extension tubes, a powered pet hair brush, a regular bristle brush with removable bristles to make it just a suction square thats angled, and a wand.
It has adjustable carpet height settings, a light when you need to get under a bed or when vacuuming in a closet, and a long extendable handle.
It runs at a decent volume, and you can see everything you suck up after each pass of the wide vacuum.

Cons:
The colors are a bit off, it looks kind of blue and red online but its actually a purple.
The plastic seems to be a bit on the light side which might lead to cracks or breaks later on but this is purely speculation. areas or failure i would assume would be some of the button latches as well as the high adjustment knob and the foot pedal as these seem weak when using.
their is no hepa filter on this unit, it does have 2 foam filters which are reusable and easily accessed though.
The vacuum is really powerful and alot of dust is sucked up, when cleaning the bin do it outside as all this dust gets everywhere, try putting it in a bag before you dump the container.
Hairs and dust collect on the upper chamber where exhaust is exited, a routine cleaning is necessary and is somewhat time consuming.

Compared to the dyson vacuums these small shortfalls are greatly outweighed by the cost of this unit. you can get a number of these break them and still save money over they dyson vacuums which also breakdown over time also.

Bottom line, it really picks up a lot of things get it for the power and price ratio, but if you need the hepa filtration for allergies you might want to skip this for the fusion5 model which has it.

I have had both the Fusion and the Mach 3 (same machine, different name). My dog ate my Fusion (literally!), so I'm now using the Mach 3. These are low priced, but surprisingly effective vacuums. It's NOT a Dyson, so don't think it will be. But it really does have some tremendous suction power. I have a siberian husky that leaves whole dogs behind her when she sheds. This is the first vacuum I have found that does not clog because of my dog's fur getting stuck in the mechanics. And it cleans my carpets better than any other vacuum I've used (and I've burned out many a vacuum!). So...great suction. And it has easy to clean components. The problems, however, may put some folks off. First, it has a small cannister, which means frequent trips to the trash can. Second, it is not designed to be emptied easily. The bottom of the cannister pops open, but that does not mean you'll get everything out. I have to use a hand brush to make sure to remove all the debris from the cyclonic action. Dust does everywhere when you empty the unit. Third, the machine is top heavy, and tips over easily, especially when using the hose and on board tools. Nothing like having your vacuum tip over when you're trying to clean the drapes. Fourth, the hose is just not long enough to be effective in getting higher up. Yes, the tools include expanding tubes, but the tight, short hose makes it a challenge to use them. Fifth, the power cord is just not long enough. I attached an extension cord to mine so I can work more than one room at a time. Finally, the power pet attachment gets clogged easily. It will stop working, and you will have to pull it apart, and clean it out (no, it's not broken, it's just clogged...trust me, I've had two of the vacuums!). I put up with this vacuum because of the terrific suction power, and the job it does on the dog hair. Were it not for that, I would not rate it highly at all, and would never have purchased a second machine.

I've had my Fusion for two years, and it works great for me. I don't rough it up, and it hasn't broken. I clean the canister often, and it doesn't overheat and hasn't burned out.

I'm sure bagless isn't for everyone, be aware that they do require emptying much more often. While not recommended, I wash my canister outside with a hose, which cleans all the small holes with ease and has had no harmful effects on my Hoover.

I have a large, indoor dog, allergies, and asthma. I've very pleased with the performance and price of the Fusion. Can you buy a better machine? Sure you can. Will you find one for $79 with free shipping? I seriously doubt it.

If you have several hundred dollars to spend, this may not be the right machine for you. If you'd rather sacrifice suction power for the convenience of a disposible bag, don't buy a bagless. If you're rough on your appliances, this one is just plastic.

That being said, this is a great vacuum for the money.