Side by Side Comparison of: Hoover vs Oreck Commercial

This is a excellent vacuum and on all accounts. Our house is all carpet and we prefer uprights. While our last upright works well, it is also heavy. This is not favorable to the lower back and with a new remnant, despite level adjustments it cannot be vacuumed well. So I was tempted to spend around 300.00 again but I can tell you that at this price and result in using it, I would have wasted a lot of money. I compared it to its sister model with the word "Animal" with it- meaning pet hair being picked up, however in a consumer rating this model rated better for carpets. I also compared it to Dyson. You may have weaker brushes as one comment I saw posted on that expensive "ball" type (Dyson) when they compared its Animal to non-Animal, but I can tell you that this Hoover machine is excellent for pet hair pick up. Other features: it is not heavy and the foot print or front width is not prohibitive to get around furniture. I like the auto recoil of the power line. The attachment's holder is a bit cheap, but works. Zero emissions which is great. Easy to empty (our first bagless). Filter is washable but I
still bought extras. Definitely an excellent value. You can't go wrong. Save your money.

this has been a reliable vacuum for almost 6 months. i delayed writing a review to see how it would hold up a months later, instead of being hasty with my review and having to possibly edit it later, when some people may have made a purchase based on my review. So, here goes. This is a handy vacuum because of it's ease of use. The canister pulls out easy, the dust cup compartment is easy to empty and return to the unit and i haven't had to clean the filter more than any other vacuum i've owned. Every week I tip my vacuum so I can clean the hair from the brush, UNPLUGGED OF COURSE! and this I think helps extend the motor life. I love the automatic cord winder and so far no issues, even when my kids pulled it out too far once. I was able to get it back going easily! The handle is a good size and easy to hold and use. It's not too heavy but not so light it doesn't work. It's just right. I love the way the wand disconnects from the unit to use the nozzle on stairs and crevices. It's easy, instead of pulling it out like I've had to in the past, I click a button and it pops out. Hoover really thought of all the easy convinces in this vacuum, along with super strong suction and high power. I know I'll be using this vacuum for a long time.

I replaced my blue colored Hoover Windtunnel 12 amp vacuum with this green one. The blue one was only a year old but the power switch broke on it. The bottom of the dust collector also broke so that it falls off when the button is pressed to clean out the dust and dirt. This doesn't affect the suction of the machine but it is a hassle when I dump it out outdoors, especially in the winter when there is snow on the ground. I priced a replacement part and it was half of the cost of the vacuum. I did find a very reasonably priced switch online and the vacuum is still working.
I like the green Windtunnels' placement of the power switch. It is up higher and in front of the machine, not low and behind the machine where it is harder to find......it is easier to locate and use. The green machine also seems to push much easier than the blue machine. I have had the green machine for about 3 months and am very satisfied with it. I have a yellow Dyson vacuum as well and I really do not think it is worth the extra money for it compared to the Hoover Windtunnel. I would buy the green machine again!

Ok...I wasn't entirely sure that a vacuum around $100.00 would work this well.

We have cats...they shed. Our old Oreck just wasn't doing the job anymore and took a chance on this vacuum.
The amount of fur that this vacuum can pick up in one use is astonishing.
The picture is what came out of the canister after two vacuums.
It's about a volleyball mass of fur (remember, it's spring in Las Vegas, so the critters are shedding).

Highly recommend!

BTW, research the belts before you automatically buy (like I did), one of the ones we bought doesn't go with this vacuum.

I dearly love my dog - a chocolate lab - but as of late the house was starting to smell...not fresh... Perhaps I needed a different vacuum cleaner to replace the canister vac that had finally run it's course. Being of a certain age (that means well into my 50s) I've had many, many years of housecleaning experience. I grew up with a Kenmore canister vac, and I used a Kenmore cansiter vac all my adult life . (No not the same one, I've a had a couple...) I hated the discharge smell from my old vacuum cleaner eventhough I change the bag every single time and I questioned how well it was picking up the pet hair. I did a little internet research, checked with various women folk and concluded I needed a Dyson bagless. Until I priced one. So back to the internet and Consumers Report. And - this model came up as pretty good and not too much money. So eventhough I figure that putting some decent money down for a good appliance is not usually a bad strategy, I decided to go cheap - Dyson $600, Hoover WindTunnel $100. In my mind I could not convince myself that the Dyson was 6 times better. And so I went cheap.

The RESULTS: This Hoover Windtunnel cleaned my rugs like they haven't been cleaned in ages. The sheer amount of gunk that the machine picked up was embarassing. And overnight my house smelled better. And my rugs were brighter. And they were cushier. Really - it lifted the pile. I am pleased, to say the least, and I am willing to put up with its bad points as long as it keeps on cleaning my rugs.

The bad points of this machine? Oh...there are a few...
1. It's made kinda cheap, no getting around it, but it's only $100 so it's actually pretty good for the money. I only paid $80 for it because of the $20 rebate and no shipping charge because I have Amazon Prime. For $80 I figured if I get a couple of years out of it, I'm still ahead, I don't mind if I have to replace it.

2. The hose - for heavens sake...you pull it out, put the attachment on, turn on the machine and the suction actually pulls on the hose so you kind of have to fight it to use it. Not so good - but I knew that was going to be an issue from reading the reviews. I was prepared to be underwhelmed...

3. Got a fair amount of wood floors? Get the model that has a switch for turning off the rotating head. It's not helpful to have the vac whirring around when you are doing bare floors - but again I knew that. I have a broom. And a dust mop. And not alot of bare floors.

4. The cord is short...at least shorter than what I've had before and shorter than what it should be. So - I get out my orange, three prong, heavy duty, manly extension cord that I took from my husband's shop and use that - and the vac reaches everywhere I need it to without unplugging it 5 times. Yes, I know you are not supposed to use an extension cord with vacuum cleaners, but it's okay if you use the heavy duty kind. No wimpy extension cords that you use for your lamps or Christmas candles on the window sill...

5. Emptying out the cansiter - no way around it - it's messy. I take it outside and dump it in a bag so the dust is not being reintroduced into the house. And I have to do that a couple of times - because it's still picking up a ton of gunk from my rugs. And that part is rather satisfying - "Look at all the dirt this thing pulled out of the rugs...dear, come and look... really - you gotta see it!!" The novelty will probably wear off in awhile.

6. The dog doesn't like this vacuum cleaner any better than the last one. Oh well. Too bad for her. Run doggie run.

ONE YEAR LATER FOLLOW-UP:
Soooo - just about one year later and the machine is still doing just about as well as when I first used it. Still sucking gunk and doggie hair out of the carpets. And still NO SMELL! And yes, I still marvel at the gunk in the canister as I dump it (messily, true) into the garbage. Would I buy another when the time comes? Yes. Do I recommend it? Yes. My daughter-in-law bought one (she has a dog) and loves it; I bought one for my daughter in college (she has a cat) and she loves it. Do the bad points I mentioned above still apply? Well yes, BUT - it hasn't broken yet so we're still good to go. And the dog still hates it.

I absolutely love this vacuum. I've had for about a year now and it still amazes me how well it works. Most of my life, I've used cheap $50 vacuums, all bagless, and they all kicked it within the first year. This guy is still going strong. My seven year old can use it. It's so light weight and maneuverable. It works well on my kitchen floor and I use it on my couch. I have a Pomeranian so pet hair is pretty much my life. This vacuum takes care of it no problem. I keep trying to convince my cheap mom to buy one :).

We've got 40 year old wall to wall all wool carpets. Not the easiest then to vacuum. After our 15 year old Dyson broke ,decided instead of calling dyson customer service again. Was going to try something different.

Decided to take the plunge and get the Oreck. Boy are we happy! Our carpets have never been cleaner. It was picking up debris I didn't even know we had. And out matted carpet are fluffy again. And the light weight makes it a pleasure to use.

So I bought this vacuum cleaner as a replacement for a Shark Professional Lift Away canister vaccum. The shark had some issues, namely:

1. It had an attachment tube through which all the suction power at some point went. This tube was made of a material that kept cracking and we had to duct tape it. In the end it was more tape than tube and this led to a loss of suction.
2. I was absolutely SICK of emptying the canister and digging out pet hair and inhaling the dust and cleaning the filter etc. It was nasty.

My wife and I made a deal for the housework. She would do the downstairs and I the upstairs. Since the upstairs is 100% frize carpet, the vacuum quickly became a point of contention for me.

I did my research (A LOT OF IT) and came to Oreck. I didn't feel like shelling out 500+ dollars for one of the super top of the line home versions that are aesthetically pleasing and instead opted to pocket the cash and buy this workhorse for 150 bucks. And I am IMPRESSED.

We have 3 dogs and a cat. The dogs are a Siberian Husky, a German Shepard, and a St. Bernard. Needless to say we a have a LOT of pet hair. Some reviewers have mentioned that they didn't think the oreck was effective for this. These people are lying to you. Our carpets are now amazingly clean. This thing sucks up debris and pet hair like nothing I've ever seen. Its a BEAST. And its lightweight. The bags hold a LOT and when its time to change them out you just pull em, toss em and replace em.

They are cheap. I've been through 2 in a month and got a 25 pack for like 15 bucks. Get the scent tabs. You can really smell them at first, after the first couple of days you cant smell anything, which hopefully is the point.

Some people have mentioned a burning rubber smell when they started using the vaccuum. I noticed this too, but I think it is just a burn in phenomenon as it quickly went away.

The replacement and maintenance parts (belt/roller) are both on amazon for under 10 bucks. I expect to change the belts and rollers on occasion and have this vacuum for a decade.

It doesn't have any attachments. it just cleans the carpets and floors superbly well. We've used it downstairs on wood and rugs and tile with no issues and it has pulled up loose pet hair and cat litter with no problems.

Give it a go. Best vacuum I've ever owned. See pictures for pet hair effectiveness.

If I could give this vacuum more stars I would. I had an oreck before and then tried a shark vacuum. All the shark did was move the dirt around and picked up very little. It took forever to vacuum my house. I bought this oreck and it is awesome. Takes about 1/2 the time to vacuum the house and it gets more up. Also, if you have dog hair, this is an awesome vacuum. It picks up hair really well. Don't bother with any other brand. This is well worth the money. My last oreck had 2 settings, 1 for hard surfaces and 1 for rugs. This one only has one setting. It is a little loud on the hard surfaces but works great on both.

I purchased my second Oreck a month ago... I decided I wanted to keep my first one downstairs and not have to bring it up and downstairs.... my 2nd Oreck is a commercial model... almost vacuums by itself... so very lightweight ... I LOVE it... I clean house for my daughter who is going through chemo... she has a Dyson.... I have a backache for at least a day after using that vacuum... sure do appreciate the light weightness of the Oreck.... but is has ALOT of "suck" power... HIGHLY recommend this vacuum !!!!!

I've used this vacuum for the better part of the last 6 years. The suction is great, it doesn't release dust from the canister (which I know is a complaint with many of these types of vacuums), and it is very versatile. I will say it does require maintenance, it is not an Oreck bag vacuum, you do have to take apart the canister and replace the filtration parts rather frequently. I have a very high volume traffic area with children and pets and vacuum constantly, with that I have to dump the filter, disassemble the wind tunnel inside it and clean it at least once a month. I have completely refurbished it once with belts filters, and cleaned it down to the motor and once reassembled it was like new. All and all it works great at a great price, but if you want something that you don't have to work at to maintain or dump out, get an Oreck.

I was considering a Dyson upright until I read a very positive recommendation by a leading consumer research magazine of this vacuum which costs well less than half the price of a Dyson. I have owned it now for a month and have found it to have strong suction and it seems very effective on various height carpets. It has manual height adjustment settings but the brush can not be shut of which is a disadvantage if used for hard wood floors. Features that are especially attractive to me are that the machine is light weight for a full size vacuum, easy to maneuver, accessory tools are easy to use, and a retractable long power cord. All this for less than $100 when on sale. The biggest annoyance is that the canister fills up rather quickly and the dirt, dust, etc. does not just drop out when the release flap is opened. I often have to use a thin object or my hand to "encourage" the contents to empty. I would have given the product five stars except for this annoyance.

All in all, it's been a very good vacuum. It does have some drawbacks, but for the Deal of the Day price that I paid for it ($65), it's a great stop-gap until we can afford something better. We just moved into a house that's 3-4x the size of our last apartment with a lot more carpet, so we needed something ASAP, and I've gotten awfully thrifty while I was shopping for mortgages and looking at housing and utility costs for such a large home. I digress...
Easy to assemble, easy to work, though the controls are different than what most people are used to (power button on front of handle near the top of the vacuum, cord rewind lever just under dirt canister, and fold-down button is in the usual spot near the hinge/wheels by the floor) and it seems to offer powerful suction, along with easy-to-use hose attachments - just a simple press of a button to detach the hose and the attachments are easily pulled from the vacuum body and put on to get to those hard-to-reach places.
There IS a carpet height adjustment dial on this vacuum... it accomplishes NOTHING that I can tell. If you're looking at it from above while turning the knob, the brush head doesn't move, the wheels don't move... nothing moves except the dial. If you pick up the vacuum and look underneath while you adjust it, there's resistance to the dial and it sure FEELS like it SHOULD be doing something, but nothing changes. Maybe something really is happening, but I'm completely blind to it... I don't know. Either way, it's not somethings that has affected the vacuum's ability to efficiently pull dirt out of the carpet or off the floor.
I don't recall now if you can turn the main brush off or not... I feel like it's always on, even when locked in the upright position to use the hose, which can be annoying, but it's not REALLY harming anything.
It has handled tiled, linoleum, and pergo floors very well so far without damaging them.

Pros:
Easy assemble
Fairly light and maneuverable
Cord rewind works and beats the heck out of winding the cord around
Works well on all surfaces so far
Easy to use hose and attachments

Cons:
Says that the carpet/flooring height is adjustable... it is not. That knob does nothing on this model
Floor brush stays on all the time, which I, personally, don't mind, but it seems to bother other people

I actually looked at much more expensive vacuums but I just couldn't bring myself to spend $450-$500 on a vacuum. I'm impressed with how much dirt and pet hair this picks up on carpet (I have a long haired cat). The tools have better suction than any vacuum I've ever owned. If this vacuum holds up over time I would probably upgrade to 5 stars because of the low price (time will tell). I found that the upholstery brush roller attachment didn't work that well on upholstery seats (if it sits flat it doesn't get any air intake and it stops the roller). It works fine on areas of upholstery where it doesn't completely contact the furniture (e.g. arms of a chair). The bristled brush (non-roller) attachment did far better on seats of upholstered furniture. The upholstery brush roller attachment did work well on areas of carpet that are too small for the main vacuum to reach. I'm not in love with the retractable cord. The one on mine is so finicky that I think I could manually wind a cord up faster. Not a big deal, if it seems like a frustrating thing down the road I'll just wind the cord manually and figure out a place to hang it. I did find that I couldn't just simply empty the dirt cup to get all of the stuff out of it, I had to remove the whole filter assembly (likely because of the cat hair that seemed to accumulate around the filter). It's not hard to do, just a bit messy. All in all, I think it performs very well.

We've had this vacuum for a few months now and it has been excellent so far. It has great suction (we quickly filled the vacuum the first time from all the dirt that our old vacuum was simply too weak to pull up).

Some reviews mentioned the lack of a brush on/off as a problem, though we've used this on our hardwood floors with no problems. You can always just adjust the brush height higher if you're concerned it will scratch your floor.

The handheld brush tool seems kind of gimmicky. It has no additional power to turn the brush aside from the suction. I tried it on our couch but it didn't really seem to work any better than simply using the hose.

The hose is easy to engage, however, for using for crevices and the like. You remove it with the push of a button and it easily clicks back into place when you're done. Some of the attachments are precariously attached to the vacuum and tend to fall off onto the floor which is a minor annoyance.

The canister fills quickly and is not especially large especially if you are careful to only let it get full up to the fill line. We have a dog and the hair mixed with the dirt doesn't immediately just want to fall out so you kind of end up pulling it out by hand which is a messy, dusty operation. If you don't have a dog or cat I imagine it's fairly painless as you just push a button and let the dirt out the bottom.

Some reviewers have mentioned subpar reliability. I will update if necessary but it seems like a solidly built machine.

So far a good machine with some minor annoyances.

Exceeded all of my expectations. Exceptionally light vacuum and has (to my surprise) much stronger suction than my Dyson. And it's fantastic on area rugs. I was very bag-averse, but for such a great deal decided to give it a try. Unlike vacuums of yore, this has a TOP-FILL bag so there's no issue with loss of suction. And the bags are very inexpensive, so all good here. The only downside to this vacuum (which I knew going in) is there's no hand held tool to use in hard to reach areas. It does, however, go underneath furniture where my Dyson would never go. All in all I am very pleased with this purchase. I purchased during a special offer and got a great deal.

We ordered two of these to use on carpet squares we just installed in a daycare. This vacuum has great suction and picks up most things in its way. The kids track in a lot of dirt and mud from the playground. Once it dries, the vacuum picks it right up! My only complaint is that its really awkward to roll when propped back for some reason. It doesn't want to roll great. The bottom usually ends up flipping back down. But, its so light that we normally just carry it back to the closet.

This vacuum is very light, has good suction and is easy to use. Only drawback for me is the extra long cord which I ;suppose is essential for commercial use, or a very large house. I find I only release about half the cord for my small house, and leaving the rest wound on the handle makes it much heavier. I COULD release all the cord and eliminate this problem, but the extra length gets in the way., and is not easily rewound. The winding hooks are one on the front and one on the back so there is a twist when wound. That said, I'd buy again as it's doing a great job for me.

I really like how light it is, which is the main reason I purchased this vacuum. I do have a Kirby, but am getting to the point that it's hard for me to bring it up and down the steps and to pull it around to vacuum. I was interested in trying out a Oreck light-weight. I love the power that this machine puts out.

It is disappointing to me though that it doesn't get right up to the edge of the wall. I'm not sure why it doesn't clean right up to the edge, but you can see exactly where the power ends an inch or so from the wall. I like my machine to clean right up to the edge.

Most people complain about the noise, I don't think it's any louder than any other great vacuum.

It also could have sent me one extra vacuum bag, so I wouldn't have to run out and make sure that I have extras on hand.

I gave it four stars though, because of the powerful cleaning suction that it has and also for the lightness of it. I am very satisfied with this new purchase.

I had one of these about ten years ago and loved it. I don't know if cheep vacuums have just gotten better but it is not quite as impressive as it once was. All that said I am still happy with it and would buy over again. I love bags no more emptying and cleaning filters. A bag will last me about six months.
Update I almost want to take off one more star because the bag can come off without you knowing it. I think the last one I had used something to lock it in place. This one does not. I still am happy with it just take 5 seconds to check the bag every time now.

The cord re-tractor failed the second time I used the machine. The book says, "call Hoover." They said it needs to be "reset". and gave me the name of a local repair place - address and phone. The phone was for a different address and they only do warranty repairs at a third site that is not very close to my house. The person at this business was very nice. He advised me to get an extra filter because if I didn't change the filter often enough, Hoover wouldn't honor the warranty when the motor fails. He also said not to expect the machine to last very long - it is made in China, and also I may have to wait up to seven weeks for Hoover to approve the repair and supply the part. It is apparently not s simple fix - a part needs to be replaced and I can expect it to fail again. I've used the machine twice - I bought it to replace a 50 yr old cheap Kenmore that I can't get parts for to use in my basement. I guess I'll use it as long as it lasts. Fortunately I got it at a good price.

Great vacuum at a really great price (I think it has been discontinued). A Consumer Reports "best buy". It works fine, except 1) It is too heavy for my wife to carry up and down the stairs, 2) It is too big to easily use on the stairs, and more importantly, 3) There is no switch to turn off the rotating brush (as there is with all of their more expensive vacuums). So if you want to park the vacuum in a carpeted room and work on the drapes or a set of sofa cushions, the brushes will just keep turning merrily away in the same spot on your carpet, trying to dig a hole through the floor. You have to bring a board or something to set it on, I guess … or turn it on its side for this kind of work. This one problem caused this review to be 3 stars instead of 4 -- it's a real pain.

I bought this vacuum in January 2014. Overall it continues to work fairly well. Each time I vacuum the carpets that canister fills up. It's obviously picking up lots of dirt and dust.

It doesn't do well along baseboards. I use the hand tools for that.

The main thing I do not like is the bagless feature. Cleaning the canister is messy work. Sure, with the push of a button it theoretically empties into the trash. However, if you don't have it deep into a trash can or some other bag, dust flies all over. No matter what, the outside of the canister has to be wiped down afterwards. But it doesn't all come out readily. I guess my carpets have a lot of fibers because the canister is often jammed when I finish. And its sticks in the canister such that I need to use my hands or a pencil or something else to get it to come out. I always feel dusty and dirty after cleaning it.

I also have to very carefully pay attention so that I don't overextend the cord. It is very difficult to retract it if that happens. And I seem to always want more length!

In a way I hope it doesn't last long because I want a different (less messy)vacuum. But I will use this as long as it continues to lick up dirt.

We all want a dyson, but for twice or more of the price? Ive been pretty happy with this, it's got a HEPA filter, although I'm not sure it's replaceable yourself. The normal filter comes out for cleaning easily, and it's pretty lightweight. The cord is ok length but could be a little longer to allow a 20' living room to be covered. My house doesn't have many sockets and I can manage successfully throughout though to get to the back of a walk in with no sockets and be plugged in in the bedroom.
Emptying is simple. The dust chamber pulls out on its carry handle with one click and then when you get to the trash can you can either flap open the bottom and empty or if something is stuck you can unscrew the chamber fully to get rid of anything. Also this works easily for the washing of it. (I if a lot of plaster dust at first and wanted to keep it clean after).

The attachments for niche cleaning are good and I particularly like the upholstery attachment for cleaning the sofa. I found that very good and made a big difference to see all the crumbs gone from under and on top of the cushions.

The cable has an auto retract which is useful. My only gripe would be that sometimes i feel like it could have a tiny bit more suction power, but on the whole it's pretty flawless. For such a low price really you can't go wrong.

I've taken off two stars because the first item I got had been opened and clearly was not new so I sent it back win it even unpacking. The replacement when it arrived was also opened but wasn't in such an obviously used condition and by this time is lost patience with sending it back again so unpacked it. I'd have preferred a pristine item which I'd have had confidence in and was a bit upset by this as I've never had this kind of issue with Amazon before. Anyway it worked fine so it's still with me.

I've had this vacuum since 2011 and it still has good suction. However, note that for most of those years I had a housecleaning service so this vacuum was not used frequently and was not the main vacuum for the whole house. My primary complaint is that the belt comes off almost every time that I vacuum for more than a few minutes and I have to wait for the vacuum to cool off before replacing the belt because of hot metal pieces near the belt. It is rather difficult to properly position the belt back in to place. So much for a quick vacuum. When the belt is off, it has no suction at all except through the attachments. I have a lot of hard surface flooring and must use attachments to vacuum them because otherwise it blows so much cat hair and lint around and does a poor job. The upside to using the attachments is that it retains suction without the belt. It is generally easy to empty but not terribly pleasant as I have to use my fingers to pull clumps of hair, dust, lint and debris from different areas. I'm keeping this vacuum for a bit longer while shopping carefully for another. I have owned a couple other Hoover WindTunnel models in the past (that used bags) that were much better vacuums. I definitely would not buy this vacuum again.

I've had it about 2 months. Here are my thoughts.

Needs a light. Can't see what I'm vacuuming.

This vacuum only weighs 8lbs but it is difficult to push. You WORK to vacuum with this thing. It should have some kind of self-propelled feature as it is difficult to push and difficult to direct.

Cord is pretty much heavier than the entirety of the vacuum.

Can't be rolled unless in in vacuuming mode. No back wheels. Again, difficult to control.

Good points include the vacuum being fairly priced. I think I paid about $150 so if it lasts 3 years, I'll be more than happy. It cleans very well. Lots of sucking power. Took fibers out of my shag rug.

Would I buy it again. No. I'll probably get something more expensive that's easier to use.

But I'm relatively happy with this.

We have purchased multiples of this model over the last couple of years (probably 6 or 7) for our business. There are many positives (when they're working): Good Suction, Lightweight, Long Cord. However, with almost all, if not all of these, the vacuum suddenly stops working all together. The problem is that the wiring connector inside the handle casing disconnects from the switch. It's easy enough to fix, you just put it back on, but in another couple of weeks, it works it's way off again. This has happened with multiple vacuums that were bought months and years apart, so it's not just a batch manufacturing batch, but a design flaw. One that would be easy to fix, don't know why they haven't.

I am pleased with the light weight. It does not move easily on carpet and the wire to connect is a thick tubing which is clumsy to handle. But at 92 yrs I find my old vacuum was too heavy to move.

I do like the light weight, large bags, long chord, no doubt! But the vacuum only handles even surfaces and very thin carpets well.
On thick and heavy carpets it is unpleasant to handle, it cannot be adjusted. The connection between the lower and the upper part is wobbly and a failure waiting to happen. So three stars is already pushing it, not possibly more!

Super loud with a lot of vibration. Plus, it is not dual speed which I had not realized when I ordered it although it no longer really matters. I gave my really good Oreck to my daughter who needs the dual speed and the light. It was over 10yrs old and still running like new.

This one still cleans great and I'm sure it will last for years, just like my last Oreck.

We purchased this vacuum 3-4 months ago. We have your typical loop pile (normal) home carpet that is in very good condition. When I first used the vacuum, I noticed it didn't pick up all the items on the floor in one pass and it typically took two or three passes. I just assumed I was going to fast and then tried lowering the setting. Then my wife a few weeks later had the same experience, but now she has it set to the lowest setting. She complains that it has very poor suction towards the edges and has a hard time picking up items along base boards or corners. She sometime uses it on the hardwood kitchen floor for a quick cleaning and is not impressed at all. Now the furniture attachment brush roller has stopped turning and only the suction works. We are not happy with this item, especially after all the great reviews we read about prior to our purchase. Then again, we expected a lot better from a well branded company like Hoover.

This works great on carpet, it was really suctioning good. Unfortunately, it did not pick up dirt well on any of my hard/tile floors even right out of the box and also the first time I used it, it overheated and I had to wait a few hours before vacuuming rest of the house and subsequently every time thereafter . I bought this as opposed to replacing the turbinehead to my canister Dyson. I thought instead of spending $85 on one part, I would just replace my 6 year old vacuum. I did like the cord rewind feature, very nice, but the cord, as well as hose, were too short for my liking. The head of this vacuum is also large and couldn't fit in spots I needed it to. The other reason I only gave it 2 stars is because after only having it less than 60 days, it got a clog in it somewhere and is no longer suctioning. I have taken it apart twice, even ran something through the hose, the head, and the spot where it goes from head into the canister and cannot find the clog. You get what you pay for and I shouldn't have tried replacing my $400 Dyson with a $85 Hoover. If all you have are carpets, and are handy to take apart the vacuum to find clogs, it is a good price point and will clean carpet well. If you have a decent amount of hard/tile floors you like to vacuum, don't waste your money.

I have own this for over a year. I have both used it over hard wood and tile floors and it does not pick the dirt that well. I own two dogs who love to bring in small dirt and rocks in the house and a dog that sheds. I had to buy an extesion tube since the tube that comes with the vacuum is not long enough for you to stand upright to use. I also had to buy an floor adaptor as well since this only come with a small curtain brush. When I use the tubes with my adaptors there is no suction and hardly any dirt gets picked up. When I use the low floor settings on I can feel the dirt hit the back of my legs instead of going into the vacuum which then I have to re-vacuum the area I just vacuum. I might as well use a broom and pick up the dirt on the floor. I use it on my rugs and I it's okay. I owned a dirt devil before this vacuum and it was far better on cleaning my rugs. The tank is a pain to clean up when you have long female hair and dog hair combined. You will have to get your hands in the tube to clean out the hair that sticks to the vents, yuck! I am looking into buying another vacuum since this one his horrible. What I do like about this vacuum is that the cord is pretty long so I dont have to unplug as much. I will just save this until my nephew goes to college and I will give it to him.

When I first bought this vacuum, I thought it had a really great cost-benefit ratio. It has some thoughtful design features, including a detachable hose that *clicks* in place so it doesn't pop out all the time while you're using it, a retractable cord, an easily removable filter, and attachments that don't pop off all the time. The suction was great, and I was surprised at how much dirt and lint I was able to get out of the rugs. I would have to empty the bin after each rug.

Unfortunately, after about 9 months of use, I noticed that there was less suction. The suction continued to decrease until I could vacuum 3 rugs and there was less than an inch of debris in the bin. Now, about a year and a half after purchase, it just stopped working. It won't turn on.

I hate to think of all this plastic and motor going in the trash after such a short life cycle.

I loved this machine because it picked up dirt and hair so quickly. I had to empty it every 5 minutes or less, but the house was cleaner and smelled better. (4 Kids, 2 cats and 1 big dog) After vacuuming approx. 1000sf every day for almost 3 weeks, the filter clogged. I bought and it picks up nothing. No prob until the HOOVER REPLACEMENT FILTER (ordered from Hoover) did not work. Air will not flow through it. 24 hrs.,minimum, is required to dry the original filter, which is too long to be without a vacuum. I hope that I can send it back. :(
Replacement doesn't work as well as prior unit, filter holding up so far. If the hose get clogged you have to take several parts held together by screws to take the hose off to clear the clog. I love it when it works, high maintenance. I do NOT recommend.

I've loved other Oreck products. This one is a dud. The suction is ok. But it is extremely difficult to push and guide. Thank goodness I only have one short pile rug to vacuum. I will have to buy a different product for my rug and bare floors. I'm very disappointed with this Oreck.

This is one vacuum that works okay on carpet but not hard floors or vice versa. Vendor sent us an add on that raises vacuum head to take care of thick pile on carpet. But it either does not work on hard floors or you have to remove the head each time. I have rolled over pieces of thread or lint on hard floor and this vacuum did not pick it up. Had to bend over and pick it up by hand.

I purchased this item about 3 months ago and it works well for everyday maintenance on carpets and floors, however, not long after purchasing it started to smell every time I use it. I keep the roller unclogged with every use and have taken it apart via the manual instruction to check for other clogs and it still smells horribly with every use.

I love the ORECK, I have been in business for 30 years,found the oreck were the best for this business I had bought 2 vacuums in the past 2 years both have broken. #1 Vac the motor stopped working. #2 The tubing pipe broke in half inside the motor part of the Vac.

After our Dyson Animal died, we decided to try something with a bag (rather than buy another bagless option). The Oreck was lightweight and maneuverable, and had decent suction, however the bag connection was a catastrophe so we ended up returning it. In the two weeks we had this vacuum, the bag came off the connection three or four times, which resulted in a huge mess when all the dust and pet hair was blasted all over the inside of the bag housing. After I returned it I was told that there's a connection dock that might have eliminated this issue, but it seemed like more trouble than it was worth...ended up getting another Dyson.

Do not purchase this vacuum if you have high pile carpet or plan to use the hand tools! The roller does not have an option to turn off and if you have the vacuum on the carpet while using the handtools it will melt your carpet (see picture). I also had it up on my couch because the hose isn't very long, so I could vacuum behind the couch and in a matter of minutes is wore a hole in my couch (see picture)!!! It has great suction, but not being able to turn the roller off make this a DO NOT PURCHASE in my opinion. It does have an adjustable roller, but it it still very difficult to vacuum my high pile rug.

I have a basic household; two kids, medium sized dog (not a heavy shedder) and a couple of cats. I also have Berber carpet, so nothing with excessive amounts of carpet fuzz or that holds hidden dirt. I clean my carpets often with a carpet cleaner. Seems simple enough, right?

This vacuum has great suction, but it clogs **terribly**. After ~ half way through the room, I have to take it apart to unclog it. The debris never even makes it to the canister! I started sweeping my carpet with a broom thinking that maybe that would help (not sure why, I'm not using it like a shop vac). Nope. Still does it and within a few minutes, the vacuum turns itself off. Overheating? I have no idea. All I know is that I bought it based on the great ratings, have only used it a few times and I am *beyond* frustrated with it.

Hoover Windtunnel UH 70120. The cannister that holds the dust & stuff keep falling off! Once it not only fell off but it opened and dumped all over our living room rug! Also, the vacuum hose is supposed to snap back into an inlet after using the attachments and hook on "the hose release button".. It didn't catch several times & snapped back towards my face! Not a good design. I called tech support as the sticker on the back of the vacuum says to do. The lady I spoke with was not concerned about either of my concerns. She's sending me a new cannister (5-7 business days) and told me to twist the vacuum hose in the inset to make certain it caught. Obviously she's heard about these issues before... Twisting the hose isn't in the owner's manual... Also, you have to juggle the hose extension & crevice attachment as there's only a place for one of them, not both.
Problem is I like the vacuum. It's light, picks stuff up nicely and is easy to empty the cannister (if it doesn't explore on its own). I have an 11 yr. old hoover windtunnel that very heavy and awkward but is never going to die. This light one is a nice balance. I will wait until the replacement cannister arrives to see if it stay in place. If not, the vacuum goes back to Amazon & Hoover!

I should have read a lot more reviews before this purchase. As other reviewers have said, this gets extremely hot.. not just the unit itself but also the cord. The debris sticks inside, ever if there is vey little so it has to be manually removed. Have been using a Bissell for years that finally quit on me, I regret not having replaced with the Bissell. I will be returning this vacuum, since I fear that it will go on fire with continued use. There must be a major defect in the workmanship.

I have had this vacuum for over a year and #1 I hate it and #2 I will never ever buy another Hoover. I have lost track of all the things that broke or went wrong with this vacuum - most in the first 6 months. Some of the highlights:
The canister CONSTANTLY comes unclipped from the base. When I'm carrying it, vacuuming with it, or wheeling it (gently -because if you touch this thing in any manner other than gently, something breaks off of it). The whole canister is held in place by one small clip at the top. If the canister doesn't fall completely off dumping its contents all over then it comes loose and all suction power is lost.
The cord retraction mechanism tends to wind the cord up in a way that binds the cord on itself. It can be very difficult to get the cord to release and within a few month my cord had several cuts and bends in it and two places where the insulation was exposed due to this binding. Also the plastic piece that frames the cord inlet and keeps the cord from rubbing on something with a sharp edge completely fell off (plastic cracked) within 6 months.
The hose is narrow and has some sharp bends where it reconnects to the machine. This causes the hose to get plugged up easily. Then for anything to work the whole thing has to be cleaned out.
I use my vacuum a lot, but use is totally normal: indoor, small house (1200 sq ft), a few rugs, no carpet, no outdoor or garage use whatsoever.
Prior to this vacuum I had a Bissel that worked well for 10 years. I think I will take another look at Bissels. Thought I would give Hoover a try with this one - but it seems you get what you pay for.

Edited - lasted about 4 months, handle is now broken. Horrible design for a vacuum. The whole handle is held together by a poorly fitting piece of plastic. It works well, in terms of suction, etc., but it is not useable without a handle. I guess I need to look into an Oreck warranty or something.

Works great, very lightweight. No gadgets, but for the price and function, not an issue. Should be performing for us for many years. Used it for a couple months now, no issues.

I am very disappointed in the vacuum. It doesn't have a button to raise it over heavy duty carpeting! It is very hard for mr to use! Had I known it didn't have this option, I wouldn't have ordered it

This vacuum was the biggest waste of money. Do not buy this vacuum or a similarly designed vacuum from Oreck if you have pets, because there is a design flaw. The brush roller and bearing assembly can't handle pet hair. One of my bearings seized with dog hair and overheated within 30 minutes of use. Here is Orecks warranty policy:

Oreck's limited warranty is valid only if you retain proof of purchase from Oreck or an Oreck authorized retail dealer for this product. If you purchase this product from any other source, your purchase is "AS IS," which means Oreck grants you no warranty, and that you, not Oreck, assume the entire risk of the quality and performance of this product, including the entire cost of any necessary servicing or repairs of any defects.

Bought this may 21st, it's already not working. It won't turn on. Would love to see the sellers contact me and send a new one and take this one back. A $300 vaccum should last WAY longer then this.

I loved our previous Orek vacuum but this one seems to be made very poorly. I have only been using it for a couple months and pieces have already started to come off. I sent to replace the bag and realized that the part that connected it had broken off. Unfortunately there is only a 30 day replacement window, not enough time to realize the poor quality before it is too late.