Hoover PLATINUM LIGHTWEIGHT UPRIGHT

[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Hoover PLATINUM LIGHTWEIGHT UPRIGHT Review

Excellent Lightweight Vacuum

"After days of reading reviews and driving sales people nuts I finally purchased the Hoover over the Simplicity Freedom 3600. Up front the Simplicity is at least two pounds lighter, pulls about the same or maybe better, is made in the USA, has a 3 year warranty, is more expensive, does not come with a portable canister, and, made in the USA or not, they have a horrible business model (try purchasing one on-line, you cant).



My old Windtunnel dual V has dual counter rotating brushes and a 12 amp clean air motor (air is drawn through the filter before the motor). The new lightweight has a 5.5 amp direct air motor (air is drawn in through the motor and blown into the filter). Before taking the new lightweight out of the box, I cleaned the brush rollers and filter on the old dual V and thoroughly vacuumed the downstairs carpets. I immediately cleaned them again with the new lightweight. The new vacuum did pull more dirt and cat hair up but it wasnt a shocking amount. The verdict is its a great vacuum that is quieter, uses less energy, cleans better, and is far easier to lug upstairs than the heavy old dual V.



I must respectfully disagree with a few earlier posts about this product though. The large plastic wheels in the back have hard rubber tires on them. The unit also has rubber rollers under the front. Since the brush roller has no beater bar (probably a thing of the past now) I have no reservations about using this vacuum on my hard floors. A close look at the balance weights driven into the brush roller reveals that the brush roller is painted wood not plastic. It does in fact have a cord release although poorly designed. I was reluctant to apply the required force to the upper wrung for fear it would break but it did finally rotate. I was puzzled why the powered brush roller always ran even when upright until I went to clean the stairs. For stair cleaning I found it easier to use the unit upright holding it by the stair handle and the rear lifting handle. Holding the unit this way is awkward at first but will keep your hand away from the motor vent. Moving the unit parallel with the stair will also clean closer to the back of the stair. The LED lights do cast a shadow just in front of the cleaning head but its in near constant motion so it didnt bother me, however, I agree they should be placed on the front (like most competitors). They are probably less than 1 watt each so Id run them all the time instead of only when the machine is running."

[7 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Hoover PLATINUM LIGHTWEIGHT UPRIGHT Review

Good Luck trying to get type I bags for the small vacuum

"I purchased this vacuum about a month ago because I wanted the feature of having a small vaccuum for floors, stairs and other miscellaneous tasks. I have an Oreck at my house up north which also came with a small vaccuum and absolutely love it however I decided to try the Hoover because it was about $ less then the Oreck and it had some good reviews. Unfortunately the store does not carry the bags for the small canister and when you try to order them directly from Hoover they say that they are back ordered and do not have any idea when they are coming in. This basically leaves the small vaccuum unusable. I have spent over an hour on the phone today with the Hoover coorporation and still do not have any answers about the status of bags for this machine. Very Very Very sorry I decided to purchase this machine over the Oreck which I have never had an issue with."

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Hoover PLATINUM LIGHTWEIGHT UPRIGHT Review

Finally ... a Vacuum Cleaning System Worth the $$$

"First, a disclaimer of sorts . Im a long-term, died-in-the-wool Hoover evangelist. No, I dont work for Hoover, but Ive used Hoovers religiously for 30 years. Ive tried switching off to other top-of-the-line brands, but always returned to Hoover for their unsurpassed cleaning power and reliability.



That does not, however, mean they were perfect.



The Hoover WindTunnel U6439 bagged upright that Ive had for the last several years would suck up a Buick. Unfortunately, it also rivaled a Buick in the weight category. Although its supposedly a self-propelled model, I felt like I had to go into training in order to vacuum my house. It became something I would put off because I wasnt sure I had the strength to wrestle this bulky beast all over my house.



The WindTunnel controls which allow you to change the brush height from carpet to floor were manual, hard-to-move levers on the brush housing which required you to shut the machine off in order to properly manipulate them.



The HEPA filter on my old WindTunnel seemed to work only for the first few months. After that, all manner of airborne particles would fly around as I vacuumed, even after I cleaned/replaced the filters.



Lastly, noise of my previous WindTunnel was something akin to a jet taking off.



When I saw a TV commercial for the Hoover Platinum series machines, I was definitely intrigued. I loved the idea of getting two separate vacuums together for one price (brilliant marketing idea there, Hoover). But I was skeptical; could the power of a Hoover truly be housed in something that weighs only 11 pounds? Id tried other lightweight vacuums in the past and their suction was dubious at best.

I made a beeline for the Internet to start researching. Over a couple of days of intensive reading, I decided to continue my trust in Hoover and took the plunge.



Both machines come packaged together in a single tall box which was waiting for me on my front porch when I got home from work. The first thing I noticed was that I could actually lift the entire box into the house without grunting like a Sumo wrestler that was promising. After removing everything, I was stunned at the weight or lack thereof for both machines.



The physical appearance is very appealing; the upright is sleek and slim with a 35 long cord, and the canister has tools-on-board, along with an ingenious shoulder strap so you can wear it while you vacuum. You will be stunned by how little these machines weigh a child could easily lift them both. But could they clean?



When I fired up the Platinum upright, the word that kept coming out of my mouth was WOW. First off, no more jets taking off in my living room just a pleasing HUM. Second, this impossibly lightweight wonder gives a whole new meaning to the term self-propelled. It seemingly FLOATED over my carpeting all on its own, while still having the suck-up-a-Buick power I expected from a Hoover. It cleaned better in one pass than its older U6439 WindTunnel behemoth cousin did in several passes. I was picking up stuff I didnt even know was there. Whether vacuuming underneath your bed, or behind that dresser that you havent moved since you moved in 15 years ago, it was astonishing how well this machine worked in just one pass.



I have a rather large, bulky throw rug in my kitchen that I had been preparing to replace because it had become so un-vacuum-able in recent weeks. The Platinum upright made it look brand new. And hallelujah for a TRUE edge cleaner! Everyone claims to have edge cleaning ability on their uprights, but this one truly delivers on the promise. Think about those sneaky areas in your house where all sorts of stuff lingers like that dead zone along the baseboards tucked up under the bottom of your kitchen cabinets where they meet the kitchen floor. This Platinum upright sucked up all that debris right to the edge.



The maneuverability of the Platinum upright is astonishing. It truly is as light as Hoover claims and it moves as easily as a Dyson. The upright portion of the machine lowers completely parallel to the floor so it really can move under coffee tables with ease. It also moves from carpeting to floors effortlessly with an intelligent, lighted, fingertip control right up there on the handle.



The HEPA filtration is light-years ahead of my previous WindTunnel think HEPA with a Hemi under the hood. Yes, I know that bags are expensive, but you can find discounts if you search online and buy in bulk. I dont mind paying for a product that truly works these bags, and this new Platinum HEPA filtration system, truly work. No dust or other airborne nasties were visible anywhere.



The Platinum canister has a carrying strap, which makes so much sense. The folks who clean my office building uses strap-on canister vacuums and I always what an intelligent design now, Ive got my own. And all the tools are right there attached to the unit, ready and waiting for you. I toted that canister all over the house, cleaning window sills, ceiling corners, air conditioning vents, everything! Then I walked into the garage and cleaned the inside of my SUV. Its quiet, powerful and incredibly portable the best canister Ive ever used.



In my first test run of this Hoover Platinum vacuum system, I found myself LOOKING for stuff to clean; I couldnt get enough of it. The Hoover UH30010COM Platinum is, quite simply, the best vacuum PERIOD Ive ever owned. I absolutely LOVE this machine and to get 2 vacuums an upright and a canister for the same price just makes terrific economic sense. It has extraordinary power in a relatively quiet, sleek, lightweight package that doesnt leave me feeling deaf, sore and exhausted. Bravo, Hoover!"

[9 of 11 customers found this review helpful]

Hoover PLATINUM LIGHTWEIGHT UPRIGHT Review

Terrific Vacuum!

"Pros:

Excellent for carpet, carpeted stairs, pet hair, included canister easy to use, both exhaust CLEAN air

Cons:

No on/off brushroll for bare floors - upright meant for using mostly on carpet



The person who will be happiest with this combination is the person who: (1) wants a lightweight vacuum, (2) has mostly carpet in their home, (3) has carpeted stairs, and (4) uses attachments.



Special Note: This two vacuum set (upright and canister) now is only about $300; a terrific value at that price."

Hoover PLATINUM LIGHTWEIGHT UPRIGHT Review

Exspensive but good

"This is a good vaccuum. I have 3 dogs and it picks up the hair nicely. It also works good on bare floors. I have newer carpeting in bedrooms and I find it very hard to push.My arm gets a workout. Its not hard to push on my area rug and old carpet in den. I use this vacuum every day and its still powerful. The bags are huge so you can vacuum away the only down fall is that these bags cost $10.00 for a box of 2. Ouch!! Be sure to have plenty of baking soda to put in bag. The canister vacuum is good also.Very Light weight. Price of this vacuum was very exspensive. I bought it 6 months ago and it still sucks like new."