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Hoover Widepath Bagged Upright Vacuum with a powerful 12 Amp motor and on board tools for complete cleaning.
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1,474 of 1,511 people found the following review helpful
By John Smith
Amazon Verified Purchase
This is not the product you think it is. The picture and schematic for this item are both WRONG. Hoover has changed the product but left the model number the same. The new revised unit is not the same old beloved vacuum to which all the reviews prior to 2010 are referring. This version is a cheap imitation of the former. This "revised" model features:
- NO Headlight
- NO Bag Indicator
- NO hose coupling dust cover
- CHEAPER plastic
- CHEAPER carpet brush
- CHEAPER hose
- SHODDIER construction
- INCORRECT user manual
It still has the same amount of suction but because of the cheaper brush it doesn't really get down into the carpet like the old one. It just glides on top over the carpet. The cheaper hose is a real problem, because if you ever suffer the misfortune of kinking the hose once you will never get it un-kinked again. The lack of headlight is not a big deal, but the picture shows it has one and some people may need this feature. The missing bag indicator means you have to keep stopping and checking the bag to see if it's full. The plastic parts are made from a cheaper flimsy plastic. This makes the unit lightweight but it also means not everything fits together properly, for instance several of the attachments are misshapen. The old unit used to have a dust cover so when you used the hose it would not spew dust into the room (because the brush keeps turning). The "revised" model has no dust cover so you better get ready for a face full of dirt if you pull the hose out over a dusty area. The general construction of the unit is sub-par compared to the old version. In fact, the user manual is still from the old version, meaning the assembly instructions are incorrect for the revised version. You will have to figure out for yourself where to route the power cord on the rear of the chassis.
The vacuum does still work, has strong suction, and works well on carpet if you put it on the lowest height and really dig into the carpet. But you can probably find something better for your money. And Amazon should update their product photos!
- NO Headlight
- NO Bag Indicator
- NO hose coupling dust cover
- CHEAPER plastic
- CHEAPER carpet brush
- CHEAPER hose
- SHODDIER construction
- INCORRECT user manual
It still has the same amount of suction but because of the cheaper brush it doesn't really get down into the carpet like the old one. It just glides on top over the carpet. The cheaper hose is a real problem, because if you ever suffer the misfortune of kinking the hose once you will never get it un-kinked again. The lack of headlight is not a big deal, but the picture shows it has one and some people may need this feature. The missing bag indicator means you have to keep stopping and checking the bag to see if it's full. The plastic parts are made from a cheaper flimsy plastic. This makes the unit lightweight but it also means not everything fits together properly, for instance several of the attachments are misshapen. The old unit used to have a dust cover so when you used the hose it would not spew dust into the room (because the brush keeps turning). The "revised" model has no dust cover so you better get ready for a face full of dirt if you pull the hose out over a dusty area. The general construction of the unit is sub-par compared to the old version. In fact, the user manual is still from the old version, meaning the assembly instructions are incorrect for the revised version. You will have to figure out for yourself where to route the power cord on the rear of the chassis.
The vacuum does still work, has strong suction, and works well on carpet if you put it on the lowest height and really dig into the carpet. But you can probably find something better for your money. And Amazon should update their product photos!
830 of 862 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Despite the rave reviews here on amazon and on other sites, I was not expecting much with such a low price. My expectations were certainly rewarded with an amazing value, a great vacuum, and the usual Amazon speedy delivery. It is really hard to believe that such a good product could be so inexpensive, even if it is made in Mexico. The build quality is excellent. However, for someone tall, like me, (6'4") the handle is not long enough, the bag is on the small side, and the unit is noisy (but not any more so than other vacuums I have had that were 3x the price), but those are the only negatives after a week of use. Instead of smelling dust while vacuuming, the air coming out of the vacuum is actually fresher and cleaner smelling than the air in the room. Searching amazon, one can find belts for $3 or less and bags less than $1 in quantity, so the unit should be inexpensive to operate. If I get five years out of the unit, I will be more than satisfied.
354 of 365 people found the following review helpful
By Arvin
Got this a couple of months ago as per the CR recommendation. It works good on carpet, not so good on hard floors. For hard floors, the brush does not turn off and shoots the bigger junk around. But it works good on carpet, is pretty light, LOTS of power, a bag change indicator, and the attachments work well. Going to get another now! Make sure to get extra bags soon, they go fast.
Jan 09 update
Still going strong. I use it in twice a week on average for 15 min, no problems so far. Sucks like a...well, its strong.
Jan 09 update
Still going strong. I use it in twice a week on average for 15 min, no problems so far. Sucks like a...well, its strong.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent choice for the money
My first vacuum was a Kenmore purchased by my parents fifteen years ago as a moving out gift was falling apart and this vacuum took its place. I am not a vacuum connoisseur. Read more
Published 10 hours ago by Tracie_Renee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Value for the Price
I purchased this vacuum cleaner to keep on the second floor of my house. I did not like dragging my Hoover Self-Propelled vacuum up and down the stairs. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Bettina S. Catalano
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hoover Tempo Widepath Upright Vacuum
I purchased this cleaner on the recommendation of Consumer Reports. It does a good job on carpeting and bare floors and the price was right.
Published 2 days ago by Ray Wager
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hoover has always been the one for me.
I certainly can't purchase vacuum bags this cheap at local department stores. They hold up just as good as expensive ones. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Alma Sage
4.0 out of 5 stars
Like the Hoover Tempo Widepath Vacuum
I like a bagged vacuum - easier clean-up. Don't like having to clean up
a container with dirt in it.
a container with dirt in it.
Published 7 days ago by Brenda W.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good for the price...
I use a sweeper every day in my busy household, sometimes twice a day! Over the years I have always purchased the Hoover brand and have been loyal as the product has been worth... Read more
Published 7 days ago by Prudence M. Morris
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good and Inexpensive
It was what I expected. It performs as expected. I wish that there was a little less plastic and it would be more durable
Published 9 days ago by Greg Frank
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thi vacuum sucks !!!
I used to be a Panasonic guy (3 different Panasonics over the last 12 years), but this thing beats Panasonic hands down. Better performance AND lower price.
Published 9 days ago by Michael Malak
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good for the price
This vacuum does the job of keeping the carpet clean. It is fairly loud and the tools are not stellar, but we bought it for the carpet.
Published 9 days ago by Janet Russell
5.0 out of 5 stars
great buy
very powerful and very good suction...previously had an oreck(several hundred dollars more) and would never buy another oreck... Read more
Published 9 days ago by bob
