Hoover Tempo Widepath Upright Vacuum, Bagged, U5140-900

by Hoover

Product Features

• Quickly clean large rooms with less passes with a powerful 15-inch Widepath nozzle
• Allergen filtration system captures dust mites, ragweed, and common pollens
• Air passes through rinsable filters after leaving the bag and before it leaves the vacuum for cleaner air
• Powerful 12-amp motor; 5-position carpet height adjustment
• Includes onboard dusting brush, furniture nozzle, crevice tool, two extension wands; 1-year warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15 x 13 x 43.5 inches ; 19.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 19.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0009ONZ8G
• Item model number: U5140-900
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2,379 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #213 in Home & Garden (See Top 100 in Home & Garden)
  • #5 in Home & Garden > Vacuums & Floor Care > Vacuums > Upright Vacuums

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

The Tempo WidePath features a 15-inch cleaning path for super fast vacuuming when you need it the most. Plus, the WidePath cleans indoor air while you vacuum, thanks to an innovative allergen filtration system that traps 100 percent of dust mites, 99.98 percent of ragweed, and common grass pollens for cleaner breathing and fresher air.

A powerful, 12 amp motor provides ample suction and doesn't leave anything behind. Onboard tool storage keeps attachments, such as a dusting brush, furniture nozzle, crevice tool, and two extension wands in close reach. A smaller profile and lighter overall weight makes the Tempo WidePath easy to push, and easier to maneuver around and under furniture, too. And, your purchase is covered by a Hoover one-year warranty. Get a Tempo WidePath, and never get behind on the housework again.

Product Features

Bag made with Allergen Media - Media filters and traps 99% of dust and pollens down to 5 microns

Fabulous Filtration - Air passes through rinsable filters after leaving the bag and before it leaves the vacuum, so you can breathe easy

Widepath Cleaning - 15" cleaner width gets the job done quickly

24' Power Cord - Plenty of cord to vacuum larger rooms

5 Position Carpet Height Adjustment - Adjust as needed to clean all flooring types easily and efficiently

Powerful 12-amp Motor - Provides superior cleaning performance

Limited 1-year warranty

On-Board Tools

-2 Extension Wands - lock together to extend reach of the hose

-Crevice Tool - helps clean nooks and crannies

-Upholstery Tool - helps get furniture clean

-Dusting Brush - for molding, shelving, lampshades and more

Product Description

Hoover Widepath Bagged Upright Vacuum with a powerful 12 Amp motor and on board tools for complete cleaning.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1,009 of 1,027 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This is not the product you think it is!, March 4, 2010

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John Smith "John" - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Hoover Tempo Widepath Upright Vacuum, Bagged, U5140-900 (Kitchen)

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!

338 of 346 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good vacuum, buying another, August 17, 2006

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Arvin "AAA" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hoover Tempo Widepath Upright Vacuum, Bagged, U5140-900 (Kitchen)

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.

773 of 800 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Value!, August 16, 2006

By 

Zen Williston (Heavenly Valley, NV United States) - See all my reviews
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Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Hoover Tempo Widepath Upright Vacuum, Bagged, U5140-900 (Kitchen)

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.