Hoover 5507-900 Elite Auto-Rewind Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Hoover 5507-900 Elite Auto-Rewind Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Customer Review: What's the fuss?
Summary: 5 Stars
I read many of the reviews - good and bad - and decided to buy one of these. I paid $89.99 at Costco; this item lists for $139.99 on Hoover's website. I have nothing bad to say about this machine at this point, and don't understand some of the complaints that I've read.
Out of the box, the handle is attached with one screw (provided); there is one flexible rubber hose that easily plugs into two fittings. That's it - assembly complete. Plug and run. It was amusing to watch the dirt/carpet lint float about in a swirling motion in the clear cannister. (I need to get out more, huh?)
The cord does exit the machine at the bottom because of the rewind mechanism; I was cautious not to run over it while cleaning. However, then I saw a small clip on the upper handle that is obviously meant to be used to keep the cord up and away from harm's way. If you don't use the clip, then running over the cord is very likely. That's why some reviews have mentioned a burning rubber smell, I imagine.
Next, the dirt chamber/cannister could not be easier to remove and empty. Push one button and the chamber can be lifted out; then, flip one lever and the bottom opens on the chamber to release the dirty contents (over a trashcan.)
Additionally, the motor is very quiet, I think. It is not the loud vacuum noise that older vacs usually have. Its suction power is great, and the attachments are stored in a stealth way about the handle. All of the buttons are yellow and easily seen; the on/off switch (which is foot operated) is larger than any ordinary button I've ever seen, and is easy to use. I wouldn't be surprised that if I read the instruction manual I'll discover some other neat things that I need to know.
So, what's the fuss that I've seen in some reviews? I just don't see the same faults. I'm sure it will take a little time to get fully used to a new machine, but I am very happy with my purchase.
Customer Review: Gives me 'piece-of-mind'
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned this vacuum for one year now and I am very impressed with the results I have gotten with it. After our old early 90's hand-me-down Hoover went out I bought a Eureka Altima. The thing worked real good for about 3 months then started smelling hot and making strange noises while in use. Couldn't figure out the problem - belt was fine. I unscrued the hood to find the brackets which hold the brushtoll in place were melted. Others have experienced similar results. Now I know the problem... it's a peice of s**t! Luckily the store I bought it from has a better return policy than the product itself. I got my money back and bought this Hoover instead.
Like I said, I have been pleased. I get a sick pleasure out of examining all the dirt and fibers this vacuum pulls up. It gives me piece of mind to know that all that junk is no longer lying on the carpet surface being kicked-up and breathed-in by my family. After seeing what this thing sucks up after just a few days, I can definatly believe the claims that are made linking carpets and asthsma, especially in children.
I do have one tip: at some point you might begin to notice your Hoover doesn't have the suction it once did. You may first notice this in the handheld device. Don't panic. Your vacuum does not "suck", well it does, but not in the bad way. You only need to do a better job of cleaning out the inner filter. When you go to dump the dirt canister, 'unlock the yellow basket filter and remove the inner round filter. I removed the ultra-fine caked-on dirt with one of the vacuum's own attachment - the brush with the stiff stationary bristles. The process takes <5 minutes. Then when you turn on, watch out! Obviously the better care you give this machine the longer and more efficiently it will serve you.
Customer Review: Great vacuum for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great product!
Talk about SUCTION POWER, this vacuum has plenty of it! I also use the additional gear that the vacuum came with to vacuum the interior of my car, WHIC IS FANTASTIC!!!! Emptying the vacuum is also a breeze with a click of a bottom! No bags to mess with!
Additionally, with another push of a button, the cord retracts all by itself, and that is an awesome convenience. With my old vacuum, I had to perform that task manually (take care of the annoying cord after each use!!! what a pain!!!), which was too much hassle and sometimes just for that reason I would not use my old vacuum ...
This vacuum will give you everything you are looking for in a vacuum for a great price. Oh yeah! I also like the fact that you can see thru the vacuum, and that is really cool because you know when the dirt container is full. Make sure to empty the container when it's full if you want this dirt eater to perform at its peak.
Again, Great value for a Great price, you really can't go wrong with this machine!!! Big applause to Hoover!!! Good job guys, you got it! you simply gave people what they wanted, and as simple and as logical this concept may sound, many companies out there fail to listen to the consumers and that's why they go bankrupt or go to Uncle Sam crying and asking for a bailout... - : ) . Maybe Uncle Sam should require the top execs of those looser companies to go back to business school and take Marketing Research 101! - : )
Getting back to the vacuum, I love it and I would recommend it to anyone!!!!
Also, my Best regards to Hoover!!!!
Your Loyal and Happy Customer,
R.E.
Customer Review: Great vac, for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
I have a small 700 square foot apartment with shag carpet and linoleum in the bathroom and kitchen. I was torn between this and a Dyson, but ultimately the $[...] price difference decided me.
Pros:
* Very light for a full sized vac.
* Easy to push over carpet.
* Quick and easy to assemble.
* The dirt collection cup opens from the bottom. Just lower it over a trash can, press the button, give a few shakes, and everything falls out with no muss or fuss. A few wipes with a rag is all it takes to clean.
* The attachments stay firmly in place.
* The cord rewind really works. I always hated winding the cord on my old vacuum, and I never could seem to get it so the plug would clip onto the cord once it was wound.
* Quiet for a full sized vacuum. Won't disturb the neighbors much, but it still freaked out my cat.
* Really sucks! Does a great job of pulling up the pet hair. My first run through the living room I think I got enough hair to make a whole new cat.
Cons:
* The hose is a bit short, and it doesn't come with any extenders, just the pet hair remover, brush, and crevice tool.
* The pet hair removal tool takes a few passes to get all the hair off furniture.
* Make sure you pick up loose cords from other things because it will suck them up.
* It doesn't put itself away when you're done?
So far I haven't had any problems, but I'm not worried about reliability issues, since I bought mine from Costco. I paid less than the price on Amazon, and if it ever has problems, Costco will exchange or replace it for free.
Customer Review: I am amazed - awesome cleaning power, easy to use, bargain price
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this because I thought an upright would be easier than dragging around my canister vac for quick pick ups. I was right (thanks to the power cord retractor which my canister also has). I was NOT expecting such amazing suction from something that cost less than a third of the canister. I have two big dogs and one of them digs in the back yard, so if I'm not careful I get serious mud pawprints (not just a little dirt) on my carpet. That happened yesterday, so I let it dry overnight and tried this vac this morning. It was like I had just had the carpet cleaned, well, almost. Absolutely amazing.
One thing that scared me on the first day: there appears to be some kind of residue on the spinning bristles from the manufacturing process. On my very first use after assembly (easy), the bristles appeared to paint the carpet with the dirt sucked up from the carpet. There was a bristle design everywhere it went, and it was worse in the dirtier high traffic areas. I thought "oh, great, what kind of problem have I bought myself?" Just give it another few tries and that disappears.
Very happy with this. Admittedly I've only run it a handful of times but this is a great piece of work so far.
I guess my only complaint if I had to come up with one is that AMZN's price dropped by $8 between the time I placed my order and the time it was delivered, and has since gone up by almost $30 and is no longer directly sold by AMZN, so no free shipping. Put it in your wishlist and wait for AMZN to start selling it directly again.