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: Great Value
Summary: 5 Stars
First, this vacuum vacuums well; it has great suction power. If you vacuum carpet that looks perfectly clean, you'll be surprised at how much debris this thing will find and pick up. Second, for the price I paid, this is a fantastic value (assuming this vacuum lasts for a few years).
This is a fantastic design. It maneuvers and gets into tight spaces. The collection cannister is easy to empty without getting your hands dirty/dusty.
The rotating brush attachment is great. I used it to vacuum a white couch and was very happy with how clean this vacuum got it. It almost looked like I got the couch cleaned.
The retractable cord is a convenient feature.
And for and added bonus, this thing looks as good as it works. With its yellow accents, it looks like a Ferrari vacuum cleaner.
RELIABILITY UPDATE (January 8, 2008): I've had this vacuum cleaner for about 9 months now. It still works great. No problems. (Caveat: I only vacuum twice a month). I wonder if all the broken belts I'm reading about are because the unit's height setting is too low. If you can hear the motor laboring or if the bristles are fraying... probably.
Customer Review: Very Pleased
Summary: 5 Stars
I did a lot of research before buying this vacuum. I have a golden retriever that is an all-year-round shedder and long haired domestic cat. There is a fur epidemic in my home. I truly needed something to tackle the job without a sweat. I looked at the Dyson Animal, but couldn't bring myself to spend over $500 for it. So, after reading all the reviews for the Hoover Elite, I gave in. Afterall, for under 100 dollars I could at least try it out...and I am so HAPPY that I did.
I just vacuumed my living room with it and it is so impressive. The suction is amazing. I love that you don't have to get your hands dirty when it comes to emptying the cannister filled with dirt. It's so light compared to my Bissel (that broke after two years) and the retracting cord is a major plus for me. I'm one of those people that always got the cord tangled and all curled up because of the way I would wrap it up. This is a major time savor. There are no extensions for the hose but that's ok. I'm a short person (5'2) and so far I'm totally in love with this vacuum and OH did I mention that it's quiet...OH YEAH it's quiet...Big bonus since I'm due to deliver my fist baby boy this April. Very Satisfied Customer!
Customer Review: we don't need no stinking wands!
Summary: 5 Stars
This vacuum is great. yes, the rewind feature is awesome but also the sheer sucking power of this vac will have you wonder why you ever sat on your carpet without cleaning it with this sucker fist.
Great features:
clear canister so all the dirt-a-phobes can see all the filth they are sucking up
canister has a thumb release so your hands don't have to get near the dust
super easy assebly
on off power switch at the base of the vac so you can turn it on with a toe
lightweight for a strong vac
snappy red color
no bags and a lifetime hepa filter(easy to wash)
3 levels of adjustment for bare floors, burbers and longer thick carpets
Oh yeah and it doesn't cost a lot and you do get an attachment for pet hair that works great on just about anything..lampshades etc.
Update: 2009 and I still have mine going strong despite a nicked cord (my fault) and babysitting the hairiest dog on the planet. The giant hair balls clogged the intake hose but I just had to detach it and take the garden hose and blast out the clog. New rule to live by: Don't let a dog into your house who's coat is in the "blow" stage.
Customer Review: no reason to complain yet
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had this vacuum for a few weeks and used it 3 or 4 times. It does seem to pick up more dirt than you think you even have in your house. Went together easily, works fine, the small spinning brush attachment was nice for the carpet stairs. If I could change something I would make the hose stretch easier so your arms don't get tired when holding the vacuum and stretching out the hose to do the stairs. When using attachments, the bottom brush is still spinning, but it lifts up high enough that it doesn't bother my floors, which include regular carpet, office-type carpet, and vinyl. So far I've just been keeping it on the lowest brush height setting for all three types of floors, although I might try moving it up for the regular carpet because that will probably put less strain on the machine to spin the brush. Some people said it was messy to empty the cup, but as long as you hold it over a good sized barrel and aren't doing a hoola dance at the same time you won't spill any dirt out on the floor. It hasn't been long enough to see if this vacuum stands the test of time yet, but so far I think it's a good vacuum and I'm glad I bought it.Customer Review: Dream Vacuum!
Summary: 5 Stars
My last vacuum I owned before this, was a Bissell bagless. I hated that thing with a passion. The dust would fly out of the canister all over the vacuum, the filter was a pain in the butt. Also, you would have to dump it out every two minutes, or you would face the rath of flying hair and dust.
Which lead me in the search to find the perfect vacuum. I wanted a Dyson at the time. The price for it didn't seem to justify getting one by the reviews on here. I decided on the Hoover due to the reviews on here.
I am so HAPPY I got it! I bought it at Targ*t for [...] at the beginning of this year. The suction power hasn't lost its monster suction, at all! All of the adjustments are easy to manipulate, and the power hose never seems to clog. I can also vacuum my 1200 sq ft home before I have to dump it out. You can see all of the gross hair it picks up easily in the clear canister. The lifetime HEPA filter is awesome. I never have to mess with it. For me, no hair flies out of it. I have a Persian, and a Pomeranian. My home is VERY clean, thanks to this product! It's my holy grail of vacuums!