Hoover Windtunnel Air Pro Upright Vacuum Uh72450 - My Personal Recommendation

Hoover WindTunnel Air Pro Upright Vacuum, UH72450 - My Personal Recommendation

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Reviews of Hoover Windtunnel Air Pro Upright Vacuum Uh72450

It gave me the WOW factor VS my current vacuum cleaner!
Rating by : Iron Man "JON",

This is my first experience owning a Hoover vacuum cleaner. For my comprehensive review, I will compare the Hoover Wind Tunnel Max Steerable Upright Vacuum UH72450 head to head with the current one I own which is a Dyson DC25 Ball All-Floors Upright Vacuum Cleaner. The Dyson DC25 has great suction power and the cyclonic technology maintains its no-loss suction. Upon opening the box, the Hoover Wind Tunnel Max needed minimal assembly, the 2-in-one crevice tool attachments goes into the slot and the handle bar/extension wand goes into a slot in the main vacuum unit and you are ready to use it. The vacuum unit is accented with green on mainly dark gray color and the turbo cleaning tool comes standard with the attachments.

My thoughts (as compared to the Dyson DC25 All Floors):

DESIGN: the Hoover Wind Tunnel Max Steerable Upright Vacuum UH72450 sports a similar modern design just like the Dyson DC25 All Floors MINUS the ball. In place of the ball is a pivoting hinge where all the twisting and turning is performed in the unit. Both vacuum cleaners are based on the Cyclonic Technology which was pioneered by Dyson and this technology is suppose to maintain a no-loss of suction in your vacuum cleaner. It is both bagless with a dirt cup/dust bin but Hoover's has a much larger capacity, around 25 percent larger than Dyson's. A larger capacity dirt cup translates to less emptying and provides longer cleaning time. Both have a clear, transparent nozzle/cleaning head where you can see the rolling of the brushes. This is very useful where you can visually inspect if the brush has a lot of debris entanglements without turning the unit over. The Hoover which weighs less than 15.6 lbs is a tad lighter than the Dyson DC25 which weighs just over 16 lbs.

MANEUVERABILITY/STEERABILITY: this is where things start taking off for the Hoover. Although Dyson "invented" the ball design where the vacuum's directional path can be changed with a simple twist of your wrist, Hoover created a smooth pivoting hinge where swiveling and turning is SIGNIFICANTLY easier and smoother compared to Dyson's ball concept. There is more fluidity in motion with the Hoover in going over your vacuuming path. And Hoover's weight-to-steering ratio compensates for any kind of over-steering as you twist and turn, push and pull the vacuum cleaner. Since the Hoover doesn't have a ball, it is able to reach deeper in tight places with no interference. Hoover has a no brainer advantage when it comes to the vacuum's reach and maneuverability.

SUCTION POWER: this is where the WOW factor kicks in. The Hoover Wind Tunnel Max Steerable Upright Vacuum UH72450 provides a lot of power despite being light. My rough estimates conclude that the Hoover has at least 30-40 percent more suction power compared to the Dyson. I can attest to this fact when vacuuming, the Hoover sometimes SUCKS THE CARPET IN! And I am talking about permanently placed carpets just like the ones in your living room or bedroom. Despite its light weight and this particular Hoover vacuum is geared towards ordinary household use, it gives out industrial strength suction power. Hands down, the Hoover Wind Tunnel Max Steerable Upright Vacuum UH72450 beats the Dyson DC25 All Floors in the suction department. And just like the Dyson, it is totally sealed, no dust coming out from the unit. You can tell just by sniffing: there are no "dust-smell" that lingers in the air right after using the Hoover.

FUNCTIONALITY: there is an air valve dial in the Hoover Wind Tunnel Max Steerable Upright Vacuum UH72450 where you can toggle or re-direct suction power from floor to hose. This is a new feature I have seen in a vacuum cleaner and once this feature is engaged, it gives you the ability to concentrate suction strength to the hose, giving an extra kick for those tight in-between hard to reach spaces. I also found out from reading Hoover's response to customer comments on the suction of this vacuum that the air valve dial serves as a "lever" to "taper" down the suction strength if you feel it is too strong for your needs. By using the air valve dial, the user can manage suction strength to their own personal requirements. Nevertheless, it is good to know you have the option at your fingertips to utilize the maximum suction strength.

MAINTENANCE: both the Hoover and the Dyson are bagless, equipped with a dirt cup/dust bin. After your vacuuming chore, simply detach the dirt cup/dust bin and press a button to release all the accumulated dirt. Hoover's dirt cup is larger than the Dyson's. Both has a lifetime washable HEPA filter in it and a pre-motor filter. Though the claims of "lifetime" are a bit of an overkill, most of us know that filters degrade over time and replacing it would be more of a necessity to keep the vacuum cleaner running at its optimum efficiency. Hoover's owner's manual makes a light reference to cleaning the dirt cup by brushing it down with the dusting tool. This is basically the same with the Dyson. But as with the Dyson, Hoover's dirt cup assembly, including the cyclones inside it are made of high-impact plastic materials. After carefully examining it and since Hoover already makes mention in the owner's manual that this can be disassembled, cleaning it under running water totally dislodges any kind of debris accumulation in the dirt cup assembly. All that needs to be done is to let it drip and totally dry it before attaching it back to the main unit. Now, you have a totally clean dirt cup/dust bin, ready to tackle another vacuuming chore. Both units has a nozzle/cleaning head that is transparent, you can visually inspect the roll brush for debris entanglements without turning the vacuum cleaner over. If the roll brush does have a lot of debris entanglements like pet or human hair, threads or any kind of long fibers that may interfere with the rolling of the brushes, both Hoover and Dyson made it easy for the consumer to clean it out. Just turn over the vacuum unit on its underside, loosen a few screws, take the roll brush out and clean it, insert it back, tighten the screws and you have clean roll brush. It is easier to take out Dyson's roll brush compared to Hoover's. Dyson's roll brush can be taken out by just loosening one screw and pulling the whole roll brush out while in the Hoover, you have to loosen six screws and the roll brush is attached to a belt that makes the brush rotate. You have to detach the belt before you can take the brush out for any kind of cleaning and put it back in the same manner you took it out. It may be complicated at first glance with all the screws and the belt detachment but you get the hang of it fairly quickly. Many vacuum unit nowadays are manufactured to enable owners do their basic maintenance work to keep the unit functioning properly. Not including motor problems which needs to be serviced by a certified technician, being able to do your own basic maintenance work is cost-saving in the long run.

CONCLUSION: before getting the chance of owning the Hoover Wind Tunnel Max Steerable Upright Vacuum UH72450, I was very much impressed with my Dyson DC25's suction power. I've owned a couple of vacuum cleaners before and they never got close to Dyson's performance of maneuverability and suction power. This particular Hoover vacuum cleaner just changed that belief. I love how easily you can maneuver the Hoover and the suction power just gives you that deep cleaning with an extra kick. In this head-to-head comparison, the Dyson DC25 just doesn't cut it if we solely base this review on maneuverability and suction power alone. Although Dyson pioneered the ball, the twist steering concept and the Cyclonic Technology, I just can't help but be awed by the suction power and steerability of the Hoover Wind Tunnel Max Steerable Upright Vacuum UH72450. Hoover got that specific aspect of this comparison right down to pat. Hoover's hose is light, bendable and very easy to manage while Dyson's hose is very stiff. Comparing the hoses between these two brands is like night and day. This is one area where the convenience part of the vacuum was well thought out by Hoover. Another thing worth noting is Hoover's power cord is longer than the Dyson's by 5 feet and the Turbo Tool comes standard with the Hoover where it is an option in the Dyson DC25. Warranty is the same for a new unit which is 5 years. If price is a major consideration, a brand new Hoover Wind Tunnel Max Steerable Upright Vacuum UH72450 is 50 percent less expensive than a brand new Dyson DC25 All Floors. WISHFUL THINKING (if the folks at Hoover are reading this): In my opinion (and this is strictly my opinion ONLY), this would have been the best vacuum cleaner ever if they had put headlights on it. After everything's been said, I am now a proud owner of a Hoover!

Super Suction (Adjustable) and Easy to Use
Rating by : Donna,

I have a family of four plus four dogs and two cats so I'm also on the lookout for vacuum that has fantastic suction whether on bare floors or carpeted areas. I think the Hoover Wind Tunnel Max delivers on the suction, and has the most suction power I have ever had in a vacuum. I have been using a Shark Navigator Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner, NV22L for the past three years but I have noticed, as with most vacuums, that the suction isn't what it started out with. For the most part, my Shark Navigator functions as well as this Hoover but the Hoover has it beat in suction power (even comparing to when I first bought the Shark Navigator) and cleaning edges. With a full house, the vacuum with the most suction power will win every time.

The noise of this vacuum is about average.

Likes:
- Super, long 30 ft. cord
- Vacuums edges fantastically and has rubber bumper to prevent scratching
- Hose detaches easily with simple push of a button
- Can detach the hose at the handle grip or at the pole for a longer reach
- 2-in-1 crevice and dusting brush, which worked great on my mini blinds
- Hand tool attachment for upholstery, drapes, stair steps, etc., which did a decent job with the pet hair on the couches
- Easily switch from floor to hose
- Easily adjust the suction with Air Value Dial
- Easy to empty canister
- Lightweight
- Rinsable Filter, that's money savings
- Can turn the brush roller on or off

Dislikes:
- No on board storage/holder for the Hand Tool
- In tight spaces the swivel motion of the handle feels slightly cumbersome because of the way it swivels easily and this is the main reason this isn't a 5 star vacuum for me.

I'd like to mention, that the suction of this vacuum can be adjusted with Air Value Dial. I saw several people mention in their reviews that the suction was too powerful for low pile carpet or area rugs, which it is, however by turning the Air Value Dial slowly towards Floor Cleaning mode the suction will start to lessen, just turn dial until you reach a suction level that's fit for the carpet/rug you are vacuuming.

This Vacuum Sucks!!
Rating by : LovedbyJesus,

Pun intended ;)

I was very excited to receive this vacuum...I even chose one day shipping! I unpacked the vacuum, read the instruction book and decided to use the hose portion first. My son had made a big mess of his cereal and I couldn't think of a better way to test it out. It was easy and enjoyable to set up the vacuum to use the hose. A couple of quick clicks and I almost felt like I had a fancy canister vacuum (there's even a carrying handle!).The hose picked up the cereal so well, I almost didn't have to use the main part of the vacuum. Though for the sake of this review, I set my enthusiasm for the hose aside and reattached it. I set the switch back to floor, pulled the handle back, turned the vacuum and roller brush on and went to town! Except, I didn't make it past the gates very far. :-/ We have a very low pile rug in our living room and one almost as low in the bedroom. I began to vacuum and I pushed it maybe 6", but the darn thing kept creating a vacuum tight seal with my rug. The rug wasn't in any danger of moving, but neither was the vacuum. I pushed as hard as I could and managed to vacuum about 4 sq. ft. before I gave up. I took the vacuum to the bedroom to see of the results would be any different for a heavy duty rug with a little higher pile. It was definitely easier, but still hard to take advantage of the "steerable" feature. I called Hoover and I was told there was nothing I could do but exchange it. The customer service rep quickly recommended the UH70210, which is the Hoover Windtunnel T-Series. I did consider that vacuum, but really liked the features of this one better. Waiting for my husband to get home to try it out.

So, the good:
* The vacuum has amazing sucking power!
* I absolutely LOVED the ease and apparent redesign from the Hoover Air UH70400...two button clicks and I had an extended wand ready to go with a comfy handle to boot.
* Emptying the dirt cup was extremely easy. Having a towel handy to wipe it out after you empty it will probably help with ease of maintenance.
*The 5 year warranty was a big plus for me, I'm just sad I won't be able to use it.
* It's a very lightweight vacuum. At 14 pounds, I was able to easily bring the box inside and set it up.
* When emptying the dirt cup, I really felt like the HEPA filter did its job seeing all the dust from just a few swipes of the vacuum.

The bad (the reason I had to knock off a star):
* The vacuum has too much sucking power! I'm fairly certain that if you have a rug with higher pile, the vacuum will adjust like its supposed to, but my rug was too flat to register anything apparently. I do believe the claims this vacuum can pick up 50 lbs of weight!

I wish there had been a disclaimer about low pile carpet. The automatic height adjustment needs some tweaking to be able to be a true multi-floor vacuum in my opinion. I'd love to hear how it works on a regular carpet!
Overall, I'd probably recommend this vacuum to someone with a carpeted house, not just thick, tightly piled, low area rugs. I'm very sad to have to return this...I absolutely love the hose detachment process!!! Did I mention that already?? ;)

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