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Five Star Reviews:

64%
price plus effectiveness equals VALUE
December 19, 2016
I waited a few months before writing my review of this little sucker. The power of this baby is rather incredible. I purchased this for personal use in my bedroom, I have a big shark for the rest of the house. My bedroom has a couple of area rugs, and hard wood flooring. VonHaus sucker transitions from the rugs to the floor without a hitch. I LOVE this vacuum. I use it almost every day as I have a "thing" about clean floors. I purchased the extra filters but have not had to change the filter yet after these months of almost daily use. It's not the easiest thing to empty since you have to pull the head off to open the canister but at this price who could give a damn. Also, other reviewers have mentioned the loudness of the unit, but again, did you see the price!? I would rather have the power than less engine noise. If what concerns you is PRICE and EFFECTIVENESS then this is a no-brainer. Perfect extra vacuum. I would like to have one in every room of the house.
Compact, 2 in 1, very strong suction.
October 11, 2016
This vacuum is great. The price is well priced for being both a hand held vacuum and a upright vacuum. Also, I did not expect it to work as well as it does and it took me by surprise when it cleaned my area rug very well considering that it does not have spinning bristles at the bottom of the vacuum, it works great because the suction is so strong. This vaccuum is also compact and light weight so it is not a hassle to carry it up and down the stairs.
GREAT!!!
December 27, 2015
I just received these today and they all came with the mesh!! Very happy with this order!
Makes Vacuuming Fun!
January 24, 2015
The VonHaus 600W 2-in-1 Upright Stick vacuum is the best domestic appliance in my home!! After always having hand-me-down vacuums that were heavy and clunky and didn't work very well, this lightweight, compact and powerful vacuum makes cleaning enjoyable and easy. The attachments work great to do detailed cleaning. It also works very well on my jute and woven rugs. I love the option to turn it into a handheld vacuum for quick clean ups. It's only slightly larger than a broom and can be tucked away anywhere for storage. I highly recommend this vacuum!
Changed my life. For real.
January 3, 2015
I really, really hate to vacuum. Like I'd rather go to the dentist and get 6 shots of novocain and have my gums scraped than vacuum. My Oreck is large and clunky, and I hate pulling it out and dragging it along behind me. I avoid vacuuming with such fervor that sometimes I forget where my Oreck even IS. I'm not making this up.

I now have a long-haired dog that sheds, however, and even I couldn't pretend not to see the clumps of dog hair gathering in the corners and along the baseboards. I hate to vacuum so much that I actually cursed myself for not having had the foresight to pick a dog from the shelter that had a hair color that matched my floors better. But since I didn't, and since I'm not taking the dog back (because he's AWESOME), and since even my low standards for floor cleanliness were offended, I decided it was time to look for an alternate vacuum.

I wanted something light and versatile that I would actually use, so I was originally in the market for a cordless stick vac. I had nearly talked myself into spending several hundred dollars on one. Then I read a hot tip from another reviewer, who suggested always reading through the negative comments. When there is a pattern to what people are saying, there's a problem with the product.

So, I balked for the following reasons:
a) They all ran out of juice after 10 - 15ish minutes of vacuuming before the battery needed recharging. Most reviewers didn't mind this, as they "did a little each day". However, I knew I would get annoyed if it died with the job half done. If I've worked up the motivation to vacuum, I want to get it over with, not come back to it in several hours or tomorrow.

b) Many of the less expensive cordless vacs out there didn't have the suction power I was looking for. Again - if I was going to work up the motivation to vacuum, I wanted something that actually picked up grit/dust/dirt or whatever else is on my floor as well as the dog hair. Otherwise what's the point?? I'd be better off lugging out the Oreck.

c) Many of the vacs seemed to encounter the same issue after about a year of ownership/right after the warranty ran out. From teeny plastic parts that broke and rendered the whole vac inoperable to plastic telescoping handles breaking off to batteries just wearing out, most of the vacs had some kind of consistent issue after about a year of use. Call me cheap if you want, but if I'm dropping $300 - $400 on a cordless vac, that thing better be immortal.

d) I have ZERO patience for customer apathy, which is what I secretly call customer "service" departments that don't even pretend to care. If I'm going to spend $300 - $400 bucks on a vacuum and something goes wrong, you better be able to wave a magic wand and make it better, pronto. My most expensive top candidate had some real horror stories attached.

SO - I changed my mind and decided a cord was acceptable after all, since being able to vac for as long as I wanted and suction power were important to me.

This vacuum is a great little product. I've only owned it for almost two weeks, and I think I've used it more than I have used my Oreck in the past 6 months. Seriously. My floors look so clean that when my mother dropped by she didn't even criticize. I felt like something was missing because we didn't have an argument about unsolicited feedback.

It arrived on time and undamaged. It took me maybe 60 seconds to put together - super easy and intuitive to set up, although directions are included. It does mention a floor brush in the literature, and mine did not come with one (I didn't expect it to, so I was surprised to see it mentioned). The floor attachment is clearly for hardwood/tile.

I'll admit to having a Tim Allen primal-grunting-like-an-ape moment when I turned it on. Even though I'd been expecting it from the reviews, I still didn't think such a small, light vac would be so powerful. It's like a jet engine on a stick. OK, I'm exaggerating, but just a little bit. I thought of a jet engine because of the sound; as other reviewers have pointed out, this vac is loud. Actually, I honestly don't think it's any louder than a regular vac, it's just higher-pitched (like a jet engine!). I wouldn't use it in the same room while someone is watching TV, for example, but another room would be fine. Not quite loud enough to upset the dog or coax teenaged daughters out of bed at 12:30 in the afternoon, but you likely won't hear the phone ring.

Random FYI's:
This vac is LIGHT. I have some major lower-back issues, and this is no problem at all for me to handle.
It stands on its own, so you can park it without fear it will tip over.
There is a place to wind the cord for storage (not retractable, it winds externally).
The telescoping handle is easy to extend with one hand (thumb).
The telescoping handle also detaches completely if you press a button on the side.
Dust cup is easy to empty without making a mess and has a decent-sized capacity. The first time I used it I emptied it 3 - 4 times (I did the whole house, and there was a LOT of dog hair); now I can do pretty much the whole house and only empty once.
As another reviewer noted, it does clean up to the baseboards very well; however, if you're going after grit vs. hair you will want to attack it head on vs.parallel to the baseboards.

This vac is for hardwood floors/tile. My entire house is hardwood floors with a couple-three area rugs and entrance mats/bathroom mats. It works well enough on the carpets that I can easily justify leaving my Oreck wherever the heck I've currently hidden it for now, but eventually I'll break down and pull it out to genuinely clean them with the beater brushes. Maybe.

I keep forgetting this isn't a full sized vacuum. This picks up cereal, dried leaves, etc., but I may need to step on them first to crunch them up small enough so that the intake doesn't get clogged. My daughter used this in her room (first time her room has seen a vac in years, I might add) and clogged up the floor attachment tube with popped popcorn. When I next used it, I was wondering if the jet power was in my imagination until I discovered the problem and unclogged the floor attachment and intake on the main unit, which I'm mentioning because it was an easy task.

I'm kind of "meh" about the attachments. I haven't really found a use for the hose, and I've kept the floor attachment on when I do the stairs. There is a brush on the crevice tool that extends at an angle which makes it convenient to use only when you hold the vac by the built-in handle. It doesn't lock into place, so it keeps collapsing, which is annoying. It's also pretty small, so I don't use it much. I will say that it is the perfect size to vacuum blinds, however, and if you don't try to go back-and-forth it doesn't collapse. My other annoyance is that I keep stepping on the cord; I wish there was a little "c" shaped clamp (like on the plug) that would secure it to the handle to keep the cord out of the way. I haven't used the furniture brush attachment just yet (c'mon, I just started to vacuum the floors regularly. If I did the furniture too my husband might start thinking I'm June Cleaver, which would piss me off).

All in all I'm delighted with this vacuum. It does exactly what I wanted and the price is right. That said, I've only owned it for a few weeks - if my opinion changes I'll definitely update. But for now it's changed my life, because I'd given up on clean floors, and just because I hate to vacuum doesn't mean I like dirty floors. I really love the feeling of thinking, "ugh, the stairs need to be vacuumed again"... and then thinking, "oh well OK then I'll do it now" instead of, "I wonder if the dentist can fit me in?". Woo hoo!

Hi folks, just an update nearly 2 years later: I still love this vac, and it still works as well as the day I bought it. I have a much better relationship with my Oreck as well, since now I only need to pull it out for "heavy-duty" and carpet cleaning. It happens... occasionally.

I'm going to buy another for my husband, who keeps swiping mine to take to his office to vac his very low-nap carpet (the kind that's almost like cement on the floor. This doesn't work so well on other carpets). I'm buying it mainly to spare him my raised-eyebrow-you-know-this-also-works-at-home-honey-you-should-try-it look from me. Merry Christmas, my love.
66%
5 years ago and is still working fine even after using it multiple times a day in ...
December 22, 2016
We bought our first one 6.5 years ago and is still working fine even after using it multiple times a day in our kitchen/dining area. This is the second one, as the on/off switch in the first one started to get flaky. We will also need a new lithium battery soon, so it made the most sense to buy another unit. A replacement handle assembly (needed to replace the switch) and new battery was nearly the price of an entire new unit. Now that we have the new unit, the old unit will be for spare parts.

With the first unit, we are on the third lithium battery, as those have lasted about 2 years on average for us. I also needed to take apart the vacuum head to replace a broken wire that powers the rotating brush. The factory wire frayed and broke within the swivel head after the first few years of use.

Otherwise, with proper maintenance (i.e. emptying the dirt cup every day or two, clearing the power brush of long hair strands/thread every week or two), and cleaning the dirt-cup filter, it has been an excellent vacuum with the needed power to effectively clean hard floors and rugs in our kitchen/dining area. Occasionally, we use it on small areas of carpet for spot cleaning. It is very convenient not to have cords, and stores easily out of the way, which is the reason we originally purchased it. Of course, it is not designed for wet/sticky dirt and residue.

Highly recommended overall. That is the reason we bought our 2nd one while this model is still available.
Would recommend for hardwood floors and pets
November 2, 2016
My home has hardwood floors throughout so I spend a lot of time sweeping and vacuuming. Sweeping out from the edge of the walls and the using the hardwood floor setting on my big corded vacuum. It's such a process. So I researched cordless vacuums that were good for hardwood and pet hair and Consumer Reports ranked the Linx #1. The product arrived today and I immediately put it to work, and walking around barefoot afterwards I can feel how clean the floors are.

Pro's: easy to assemble, turns easily and rolls well, light weight, canister easy to empty, great at picking up pet fur, two settings (hardwood and carpet), worked great along edges of rooms and on the stairs, carpet setting worked ok on rugs (not as good as my traditional vacuum, as expected), battery life is ok.

Con's: rollers caught up pet fur and human hair more easily than regular vacuums, remove battery to charge it (no docking station, but battery was very easy to remove, charge, install)

Battery life: the battery stayed strong throughout the whole house, not once seemed weak. After finishing the house I checked the battery level and it had a third life left. Now my house isn't large, 2 bedroom; so with a bigger house a recharge might be necessary.

I was disappointed to have a separate battery charger and not a dock. My sister has the Shark Navigator cordless vacuum which I have used before. In comparison, I would choose the Linx over the Shark Navigator. Battery life was longer, suction seemed stronger, turned better. The Shark does have a dock for charging, however. Overall I would recommend this
I am so glad I bought this one
November 28, 2015
I read numerous reviews of all the vacuumns in this category prior to making this purchase. I am so glad I bought this one! It is the perfect tool for a quick daily clean-up of our hardwood floors & area rugs. With two dogs I am always surprised how much hair/dirt it picks up & it is very easy to dump the contents in the trash. It is so much quieter than our more traditional bigger vacuumn & it is narrow enough to fit UNDER many pieces of furniture. I do not use it on the carpeted areas but I'm impressed with how well it works on all the throw rugs. It's also the perfect size for the bathrooms & is small enough to fit in all the corners which is awesome. We charge it every other time we use it & so far the battery is lasting quite well. Great stick vacuum!
It sucks and I love it!!!
July 20, 2015
My old vacuum was a 24 year old Electrolux that my husband purchased when he sold vacuums for a month at the ripe old age of 16. I don't know why at 16 he spent $800 on a vacuum, but he did, and it's been his longest lasting relationship besides his mom. He loved his Electrolux so much that for years he wouldn't let me buy a new one because "they don't make them like that anymore." I told him he's right, they don't, they make them better...cordless!!!
His....I mean "Our" Electrolux vacuum never died, we still have it. It has a bunch of attachments, still sucks amazing, but is incredibly bulky, hard to use and requires purchasing bags and dealing with the cord accidentally retracting a million times mid-vacuuming. With all its cons, it's still a revolution in my husbands eyes.
After a month and a half with this new vacuum I am finally able to write a review.
Pros:
1) I can see the dirt! The clear canister is incredibly rewarding to me. I love seeing how much filth I'm sucking up and it makes me want to vacuum more. Even my kids are excited by this feature. I vacuum waaaaay more than I ever vacuumed in the past because of this. It's very easy to empty the canister, taking just seconds.
2) It's CORDLESS!!! It might as well be the invention of the microwave. I can vacuum without limits, I feel so free!!!
3) Battery light indicates how much life I have left in the battery. I can vacuum for about 40 minutes on a full charge. There is never a weak suction, when the power runs low it shuts off. There is either a good suction or no suction. The charger lights up to reveal when it's ready again. I'm takes about 3 hours to recharge.
4) Size. It's so light and easy to move around. My kids (ages 6,5,5 &3) now fight over who can vacuum. I sit down eating bon bons while they take turns vacuuming the house.
5) There's a switch for tile/hardwoods floors and another for carpets. I have pure white shiny ceramic tiles covering my foyer, kitchen and kitchen seating area. I hate them, with a passion. I used to sweep at least a dozen times a day. Because this vacuum is so easy to use and portable, I just vacuum my floors now. See ya later, broom.

Now it's time for the Cons, because I would be lying if I didn't name a few;
1) I wish it came with another battery. I could vacuum all day long if I didn't have to spend 3 hours waiting for it to recharge. I use this time to fold laundry, which unfortunately this vacuum doesn't do for me. That's another con.
2) There are no attachments or even attachment kits available for this. Some times I want to get in the deep, dark places that are too hard for my vacuum to reach and it can't. So I don't clean them. So they are still dirty, and then I have to listen to my husband to complain about how his Electrolux could do it all. And that hurts. I'd like a small, fancy suctioning wand, is that too much to ask?
3) Hairy bristles. We have four long haired ladies in our house and I regularly have to cut our hair out from the bristles underneath. Maybe its because the bristle area is smaller than our big, bulky Electrolux, but I have to clean that area more than I did with the old vacuum. It's like another armpit to shave everyday, a small extra hassle.
4) The secret clog. I have had to do maintenance once on the area between the bottom and the frame. I used a skewer to jam in there when the vacuum stopped suctioning once. I pushed my suctioning limits when my dog ate her bed leaving stuffing all over the house. I wanted to save myself the effort of bending over & picking up the stuffing and instead caused myself 1/2 hour of unplugging. It was pretty disgusting. I recommend bending over for big stuff in the future. That may not be a con since it was my own laziness and sheer stupidity that caused it.
Overall I am very happy with this vacuum and my husband approves since I actually not only vacuum now, but vacuum ALL THE TIME now. I wouldn't do it it weren't convenient, easy to use and rewarding. Seriously, dumping the dirt cartridge is like getting rewarded with stickers in school. If it weren't already clear, I recommend this vacuum.
The BEST. Lightweight
October 9, 2014
The BEST. Lightweight, cordless, and yet does a GREAT job on both my low pile carpet and my tile floors. This has become the vacuum I use every day and now I only pull out my big vacuum about once a week (if that)! I have 3 German Shepherds that have free reign of the inside and outside (dog doors - bless them) so I know what I am talking about when it comes to dirt, sand, mud, grass, etc. Do not be fooled. This little Hoover is a trooper. The cup is small and I have to empty it after every room with my crew of dogs, but that is so simple and easy that I just dump it in the basket as I leave one room and move on to the next. I purchased an extra battery so that I just switch the battery out as needed and always have one ready to go. I vacuum EVERYTHING with this little guy - floors, bedspreads (Oh NO - the dogs got on the bed!!!), tile, the back porch, the garage - EVERYTHING! It is so light and easy, but a hard worker. I love mine. It is my number one tool.

Four Star Reviews:

16%
Great little vac
May 1, 2017
I absolutely love this vacuum. It's very lightweight which is what I want since I obsessively vacuum my apartment daily and wanted the ability to pick it up and move it without any struggle. The attachments are useful as well, especially the brush. I have two cats and the brush works well to pick up cat hair. For its size, I think it's pretty powerful on wood/laminate floors and on small rugs. I have no carpet so I can't say how powerful it would be and probably wouldn't recommend it anyway as the intake area is relatively small compared to regular sized vacs. I haven't been finding it very easy to find a replacement filter and this is the first bagless vac I've owned, and I'm not sure I enjoy the bagless feature. That's probably the only thing I would change as I vacuum so often, the cleaning process is a bit of a pain. I do enjoy the fact that it comes apart and turns into a handheld vac while still maintaining the power.
Not a complete loss
February 12, 2017
I moved into a fully carpeted apartment and the first item on my shopping list was a vacuum. Well maybe the second, because the first thing I purchased was a fairly expensive carpet cleaner and thus wanted to skimp on a vacuum. I thought this VonHaus would be perfect for my needs and budget. A couple months later, I now can recommend this is not a good vacuum for large carpeted spaces. The suction is fairly weak and you will receive a full body work out if you attempt to vacuum anything larger than a 4x6 area rug (and could possibly still be unhappy with the results). However, this vacuum is excellent on tiled or non-carpeted spaces. I use it in my kitchen in lieu of sweeping, and it works like a charm. The attachments that come with this convertible vacuum are also pretty nifty.
Useful and cheap, some limitations
September 4, 2016
This is a little vacuum is not to bad for its size and price. However, there are some things to note. First off, many of the reviews talk about its powerful suction. It is true that it has good suction. However, that is all that it uses. There is no brush or bristles to help scoop up debris and there is only a small hole that dirt can go up. While this is just fine for minor dirt on small carpeted areas and hard surface floors, it is not really useful against anything like ground in dirt or pet hair. That being said, it is still a decent vacuum. What I love most about it is that it is small and compact, can do the minor job that is needed and can be comfortably used by an adult and a child. The handle will extend up high enough for an average adult but also goes down to a height that is easily usable for a child. Mine is 9 and really begs to us it. It is also extremely light. This is both really nice and somewhat of a negative. While it is super easy to maneuver, I sometimes wish the bottom had a little more weight to get it closer to the ground for dirt at the edge of my rug. Overall, I do like it especially for the price which was just under $50 when I purchased it.
Not a full sized replacement, excellent for kids.
January 24, 2016
I'm pretty amazed by the amount of power this thing has. If you're not holding onto this when it turns on it will roll over the motor has so much torque. It is very loud. Maybe 2 or 3 times louder than my upright. It has no roller bar and I hear the attachment one is worthless. This is a huge drawback as far as its ability to clean carpets. With our the roller this can't pick up most animal hair effectively. The dust bin is better than some other small vacuums I've had, but still lacks a lot compared to an upright, mainly in the integrated filter which you pretry much have to clean off by hand every. The good thing is the bin (so far) stays in place, which I've had problems with on ither vacuums. I also have an issue with the fact that the attachments don't lock in, this means that the vacuum head comes off occasionally, comes off, especially when the kids are using it.

Which brings me to the final point, this thing is the best real kid vacuum we've had. It's very light and the handle is the right length for little ones. Our three year old twins love it, and can use it pretty well. The little quirks don't outweight the pros for a kids vaccum. They can very effectively vacuum a hard floor and can do a good maintenance clean on the carpet.
Works okay, but it's a little fragile.
June 13, 2015
I have a Chocolate lab and a Husky that like to shed their coats one after the other, an African Grey that likes to pelt anyone passing by with his food, and a Cockatiel that likes to keep his house very clean by throwing his seed husks and feathers outside of his house. The vacuum I currently have is WAY too heavy and NOISY for comfortable daily use so I needed to find something light for everyday hair tumbleweed, feather, and pellet maintenance in between the giant jet engine vacuum days.

This vacuum works very well for picking up dog hair and bird feathers from ceramic tile floors and low pile carpet. It did not work as well for the shaggier area rug in the living room. It does pick up pellets from the floor but if they are bigger than a cheerio, you have to pick it up with the hand vacuum. It absolutely does NOT work for vacuuming the dog beds which is something that I do with the giant vacuum when I use it. As for the noise level, it will bother someone watching TV in the same room you are vacuuming but should not bother anyone from the next room over. Overall, it's not perfect and it will not replace a full sized vacuum but it does make maintenance days easier. Five stars for the product itself.

I'm docking a star because the gray handle broke off the first day of use. My dad and brother managed to fix it using a drill and two screws but that should NOT have happened with a brand new product.
14%
A very good buy for a cordless sweeper
June 11, 2017
Bought this to replace my Electrolux cordless stick broom. I'd owned two and loved them, but after the battery for the second one died after 4 years (common), I opted to try a bit more powerful cordless option. This cordless works well, and is pretty powerful. Comes with two settings: wood floor - no rolling brush; and normal with rolling brush. I use it for only spot-cleaning (I have a dog who throws her dry food every meal), but the charge on the battery last for an entire week. It does require a good 6-8 hour re charge when dead. Pros: good power, 2 settings, bagless tank easy to remove and clean. Cons: 1) to clean the roller brush and the compartment you have to remove 6+ small screws to take off the entire faceplate; 2) it does not have a removable hand tool like my Electrolux did (vacuuming car interior or under sofa cushions. These are the only reasons it gets 4 stars instead of 5.
I have a Roomba that runs every day and a fabulous Shark vacuum for weekly deep cleaning. Against those two very, very good vacuums, this Hoover holds its own as a spot cleaner- cordless vac option.
Good News/Bad News
June 2, 2017
This is my third LINX stick vacuum. Obviously, I am a satisfied, return customer. Obviously, this product doesn't last forever.

My first lasted 2 to 3 years before the roller was jammed by catching on a cord - the roller motor burned out/died within seconds. I've read of others having a similar problem. The moral of the story is that if you jam the roller, you must IMMEDIATELY shut the vacuum off and clear the jam.
My second is now 22 months old and making weird, moaning noises for several seconds after being shut down. In anticipation of its death, I've ordered my third.
I live in dusty Arizona and have a constantly shedding dog -- the LINX manages both well. Good edge coverage both from the front and sides.
Obviously, I have accumulated chargers and batteries -- I'd recommend at least a back-up battery.
Good luck. Stay clean.
Handy little dude!
June 22, 2016
Mine is about 2 1/2 years old now, I don't use it very often - but it does come in very handy. With three dogs in the house, it is nice to have for when something gets tracked in. That typically happens not long after vacuuming with the big vac. Sometimes I wonder if they do it on purpose, they HATE the big vacuum..

In the time I have had it, I am still using the original battery, HOWEVER....... I discovered that the battery holds a charge longer if I remove it from the vac after each use. Also, from what others have said, don't leave it in the charger once it is fully charged.

It is not a deep cleaner, but does a great job for what it is.
Love it!!!
June 22, 2016
Love!!!

I am loving this vacuum. It is amazing especially if you have small children for those everyday dirty messes that get carried through the house.

It quickly changes from bare floor to carpet super easy. The suction is great on bare floors and it pretty good on carpet too. I will say it is not deep down suction on carpet but I wasn't expecting it to be. But it is good enough on carpet to only use a heavier duty vacuum on the carpet once or twice a week depending on your need.

Super light weight. So easy to maneuver. Is amazing at being able to fit in the smaller tighter small bathroom areas too. Is perfect for throw rugs too. Suction is enough to clean them good without it sucking the rug up into the vacuum like heavy duty vacuum cleaners.

4 star rating because it really does meet my expectations of what I assumed it would do. Would give it 5 if it were able to eliminate the need for a heavier duty vacuum on the carpet.

Very very very pleased with this vacuum. Would absolutely recommend to anyone.
It's very handy and would be better if the collection unit didn't keep falling off it. Still, I recommend it!
September 3, 2015
I love this cordless vacuum cleaner. I had one about fifteen years ago and man, they've come a long way in how long they can clean. I have a very large kitchen (about 25'x20') that can use a quick vacuuming daily. I also use it to clean up the cat's hair after I've brushed them and it's so much easier than dragging out a big vacuum. I even use it to vacuum their "shelves" that sit at the window that is their favorite place to lie when I brush them. The amount of cat hair this little vacuum takes up is unbelievable.
So while it's very convenient for me, it's also very annoying. The cup, which sits on the vacuum and collects all the dirt, keeps falling off the vacuum. I'm constantly putting it back in its place and then cleaning up all the dirt that fell out of it when it fell off the vacuum. I thought it was something I was doing but my husband has the same problem.
When it comes to emptying it, the very cheesy plastic button feels like it's going to fall off any day now. Why they put such a lousy button on it is beyond me. I know other people love it and I can't read over 5,000 reviews to see if anyone else has had similar problems but it has a warranty and I also bought a separate warranty for it so I'm hoping that they might consider giving me a new collection unit for the vacuum. Had it not been for that, I would have given it 5 stars because it's so handy.

Update: December 2016: I just put a bungee cord around the collection unit and it took care of the fact that it kept falling off. This little vacuum is still going strong with absolutely no problems. I wash the filter when necessary and I bought so many extras, I have enough to use to either the vacuum or I die! I really like this little rig but I still won't give it five stars because of the fact that the dirt collection box would still fall off if I hadn't put the bungee cord around it.

Update: April 2017: Still chugging along with the bungee cord but when I run it on the rug speed, it has the most annoying squeak! I used some silicone spray on it but I'm not sure where exactly to put it. I decided to let my husband fix it since I wasn't successful. All in alI, I think it was worth the price we paid for it, and it still serves its purpose in cleaning up after I brush my cats. Due to back problems, I don't use it every day, but I am impressed at how long It holds a charge. The cup doesn't fall off any more with the bungee cord, and I don't think I could have done better. I just have to get rid of the squeak!

Three Star Reviews:

7%
Vacuum wannabe.....
December 18, 2016
I bought this because I only have hardwood floors, and my place is pretty small. Calling this a vacuum is a bit generous. For one, the head doesn't have a brush, so it doesn't pull dirt into it like a vacuum, and there's only a small opening so the suction really only occurs where the opening is, not along the whole head. What this really is, is a handheld vacuum on a stick.

Now, if you've ever thought, "I wish my ****buster was on a stick", you'll love it, and I use my regularly because it's pretty good. My only real complaint is that inside the canister the hole that all the dirt enters through is REALLY small and there's a flap covering it which further impedes objects getting through. The hole is about the size of a quarter, so if you like to suck up stray legos or the pieces of food your kids like to decorate the floor with, you'll likely find them wedged inside the head.

On the plus side it's SUPER light, the handle is telescopic, easy to empty, and has a pretty long cord.
Was amazing while it lasted
April 10, 2016
When I first got this, I was thrilled with it. We only have tile flooring and for that, it has excellent suction power, picking up even stubborn large chunks of dirt. Though I hate a cord on anything, this cord is long enough to only annoy me slightly when having to move from room to room. It is lightweight and I find it easy to maneuver. The handheld vac, which i really wanted too, is not a great tool. You have to add an attachment to have a logical "suck" nozzle and it seems clunky to me so we almost never use it though it was one of the key perks of purchasing this. I say I was thrilled with it because after 6 months of using it regularly, the handle no longer locks into place. When I try to turn the vacuum, only the handle turns making it very difficult to do anything but go straight. The motor is still great and it vacuums really well but I don't think it is worth the frustration of a spinning handle and having no directional control. We tried numerous ways to fix it but nothing works. So excellent quality vacuum motor but poor construction. I guess you just have to decide if $50 is too much for a 6 month vacuum cleaner.
So so....not great, not awful
October 2, 2015
I bought it to use around the house--we have concrete floors throughout the house, and we have a regular vacuum, but it's so bulky. I wanted something that was easy to whip out and clean easily with, while being able to maneuver around the kitchen table/chairs easily. At first I was kind of ehhh about the width of the 'mouth'/sucking up area, but it works out for the prior stated reason..maneuverability.

Also, the handle telescopes out to different lengths so you can adjust it based on your comfort...and also for storing purposes, although it doesn't take much room even when all the way extended.

UPDATE 6 weeks later....

So one thing I am updating my review about is the sucking power. I have decided this thing is more loud than anything, and loud does not equal great sucking power. The best this thing does at vacuuming up is the cat hair tumbleweeds that occur from my 3 long haired cats. Other than that, I am hard pressed to get much sucked up, even when you roll right over the junk on the floor. Perhaps this is better for carpeted floors. One thing that I have wondered, is if the main attachment that it's shown in the picture with, if it had the little vacuum roller that spins, like a real vacuum does, I think it would be a better performer, however, I realize that's not possible with a set up like this one.

Today, I tried out the little attachments for the first time, using it as a handheld, thinking that a narrower attachment might do better...I used the little upholstery brush, that is about 4-5 inches wide. I was trying to suck up cat litter that was on the floor...I was just basically pushing it around. I then put on the narrow, 1x1" nozzle attachment, and it sucked just fine. So I would say this vacuum is good for crevices, perhaps in your car, if you can get the cord to reach, or cleaning up light dust and cat hair in between real vacuumings.

I guess you get your money's worth, although I have nothing to compare it to (I paid $44.99 at the time), I expected a bit more, but I don't feel it's worth returning. I would however, not buy this again...I would probably wait, and pay a little more.
It sure sucks!
September 8, 2015
UPDATE: I bought this almost exactly a year ago, and yesterday while I was using it the dust container cracked! I'm so upset! I've used it once a week, so about 52 times. I tried taping the container together, but the crack makes it impossible for the attachments to stay attached so I can't really use it anymore. Noooooooooooooooooo!!! This vacuum was the best. RIP little orange VonHaus. -2 stars for breaking just short of the 1 yr mark. :(

ORIGINAL REVIEW: This little vacuum is awesome! Its a little loud, but has some serious suction, so much so that you might need someone to stand on your area rugs while you use it. It sucked my hallway runner right up! Great for kitty litter and HAIR (human and cat alike!) Seriously, the amount of hair in this thing after a single use is mind boggling. After reading some of the other reviews I was worried it wouldn't work on rugs, but it works great!
Scratches Wood Flooring
June 26, 2015
The positives: This is a nifty and powerful little vacuum and I really wish it would have worked for me. I love the fact that it is extremely lightweight and can even be hung on a hook. You can also use as a hand vac, but I found it a little cumbersome having to remove the cord to detach the long handle. The micro vacuum attachment kit does fit this.

The negatives: This vacuum DOES NOT work for hardwood floors. This vacuum repeatedly scratched my new engineered woven bamboo flooring (considered 25% harder than red oak). It did more damage in one minute that my five year old still hasn't accomplished. The suction is very strong for this little vacuum and any piece of dirt or grain that does not get sucked up stays underneath the plastic housing and will drag and gouge across the flooring. Some of the scratches were severe enough where I could feel the indentation with my fingernail.

I really wanted this vacuum to work. I tried applying felt pads underneath but they didn't stick. I also contacted the manufacter to see if they could resolve the issue, but they were not interested and told me to just return to amazon.
5%
yes and no, over all ok.
September 6, 2017
I had several tests for this item. Would it pick up kitty litter, hair and food? How would it do with beach sand? Would it work on high and low pile carpets? Yes, it works well. The codicil is the dust catcher has to be empty to pick up heavier debris like litter and sand. The dust catcher needed to be emptied frequently . It is wonderful for cat hair. Amazingly wonderful. We recently had a down pour which made mud pies on the patio of sand from the beach and ash from brush fires. After it dried the Stick took up an inch of debris. Cordless is the way to go. Charging the battery seems to be iffy maybe because we used a power strip surge protector. It is now plugged into the wall socket and seems to be charged. Before the charge lasted only about an hour. An indicator that the battery needs charging is the carpet brush stops rotating and one can hear the change. It is light weight and small enough to clean around toilets and other narrow spaces.
Back to floors, we have tile, hardwood, carpet and area rugs. The Stick does a great job on high and low pile area rugs however it doesn't do well on the transition of rug to tile or hardwood. The solution was to turn the area carpets over and clean the back side to clear the animal hair from the edges. Our purple Shark does better on the wall to wall carpet. Best use is for quick kitchen, bathroom, patio cleans on tile, hardwood and area rugs. Will use daily near the litter boxes.
Great Vacuum, disappointing battery
July 24, 2017
I am torn on how many stars to leave. I REALLY like the vacuum itself. It does a great job and is super easy to move around. However, I am very disappointed in the battery. I have to charge it once or twice a week. I was really hoping I could find something that would last a couple of weeks at a time. Yes, we do vacuum once a day but in told, that is about 2-3 hours a week MAX and are just not happy with the battery life.

I wanted a rechargeable one that I could just grab and vacuum with and not worry about plugging in the cord. Since we have the hassle of a small battery life, we might as well have a cord at this point. We have started to take the battery out between every use since, on several occupation, the vacuum died in the middle of using it.

I had planned on buying two as a Christmas gift for my parents so they could have one up and down stairs but have started looking into something with a longer charge.

Look, if you do not vacuum all that much or do not care if it dies while in the middle of cleaning, this is a great vacuum. It does a wonderful job over all and I really do love it in every way, except the battery.
Great for what it does
May 9, 2017
Great little cordless,powerful,holds charge well. They decided to make the roller brush larger than the Shark Navigator so it is not as Slim to go underneath furniture but it picks up small trash better but does not do as well as the shark with long hair either human or pet. Because of the small design the hair wraps around the roller brush which the shark the brush is smaller so does not do that
Not Great in Homes with Long Haired Pets
April 2, 2017
I'd have given the Hoover Linx more stars if it weren't for the fact that our long-haired dog means we have to spend more time cleaning the vacuum than using the vacuum to clean the carpet. The dog's long, silky hair wraps right around the revolving brush in the vacuum's head. The fur snarls tight against the brush and requires patience and dexterity for removal. Plus it's a dusty, dirty job. Other than that, it's a lovely little vacuum.
Was hoping for more power, better pick up...
March 27, 2014
This is an OK cordless vacuum cleaner but I had hoped it would have more "suck" power than my current Sharp Navigator Freestyle cordless vacuum. Then again, how much power can an 18-volt vacuum cleaner have? I guess I was hoping for something that doesn't exist! My wish for better pickup ("sucking" power) via a cordless vacuum cleaner is because I have indoor-only cats and need something "flexible" (no cord to have to manipulate) than can pick up the fine kitty litter that they track from their litter box. Neither cordless vacuum (the Hoover or the Sharp) does a very good job with this task, unfortunately.

This cordless vacuum cleaner does a reasonable job on carpet, in between thorough vacuuming by my corded vacuum cleaner, and it also does an acceptable job on bare floors (I like the option of turning off the roller brush). I do like the way the battery is charged--outside the vacuum cleaner unit--rather than having a bulky charging unit the cleaner has to set into (as does my Sharp Navigator Freestyle). This fact (battery charging outside the vacuum unit) means I can store this new Hoover Linx inside my utility closet...nice! I am a Hoover fan (I currently have a large corded Windtunnel vacuum cleaner) so I'll keep this cordless vacuum as backup for my older, but still very functional, Sharp Navigator Freestyle.

Two Star Reviews:

5%
More work then it is worth
May 30, 2017
Does not pick up much of anything. We got this to vacuum our hardwood floor around where our toddler eats and it picks up very little before we have to clean out the filter. Our child is not that messy the machine just clogs easily. Also the head falls off easily and we are constantly battling to reattach it.
Super cheaply made plastic parts. Very flimsy wheels. Vacuum head will scratch floors.
May 21, 2017
Very cheaply made plastic bottom portion that has the "wheels" and suction head. The bottom "working end" portion of this vacuum is very cheap plastic. Wheels did not look like they would hold up at all. The plastic suction head just scrapes on the floor. If you have wood floors, this WILL scratch them badly. Returned for refund and bought something better.
Won't Replace Larger Vacuums
April 23, 2017
This is a handheld on a stick. I thought I would be able to replace my full sized vacuum for my small apartment, but the VonHaus just doesn't have enough suction to clean well. It did not pick up a popcorn seed that was on the floor, and was not able to manage a small dried out leaf.I had high hopes when I bought it, but have been disappointed with the performance.
Sent it back - not good for our purposes.
February 11, 2017
This will work very well for some. It DOES have great suction. It's the only thing that will get the dirt out of the crevices of my welcome mat.

However, it does not work well on carpet. I used it to vacuum my daughter's room, then went over it with a different bagless vac and picked up tons of dust.

I returned it, though, because the one we received had a high-pitched, loud motor. I couldn't stand it - but I'm sensitive to sound. Also, our man vac is a Miele which is very quiet. Perhaps I'm spoiled. But my hoover cordless doesn't make such a squeal.
Doesn't suck (not good for a vacuum cleaner)
August 30, 2016
I really wanted to like this, especially after someone said it changed their life. So much so, in fact, that I kept it long past the return date even though I knew I didn't like it. It's loud, it's poorly designed and it has very little suction. For get it on carpets. It's also no more convenient than any other vacuum. I wouldn't mind the crappy design (cheap hose attachment and the heads just pop off the bottom for other attachments) if it actually WORKED. It doesn't. I mean, it does to a degree, but not enough to actually clean anything besides maybe a bit of fine dirt. It won't suck up anything heavier than coffee grounds and even those don't get lifted entirely. Animal hair on carpets? Pffft, forget it, it won't work, even with the (separately purchased) carpet attachment. I'm really mad at myself for not returning this right away. Save your money.

I recently purchased a Shark Cordless and I really like it. It picks stuff up, including pet hair on carpets. Plus, it's cordless with any easy charge stand. Worth the extra $50.
5%
It's great...if there's no dirt or hair on the floor
March 25, 2017
We have one of these in our office, and I was impressed by how well it worked and how light it was. I purchased for quick cleans in between regular vacuuming. Then I used it at home. With real carpets. And a dog. It was never up to dog hair, barely picked any up. I've had it now for several months. It still works ok on bare floors, but it has a clog somewhere that I can't get to. It continues to underwhelm me.
My one lung sucks in more than this vacuum
April 18, 2016
we purchased this vacuum just recently as i needed a cordless vacuum where the cord wouldn't get tangled in the wheels of my wheel chair. After considering the price of this vacuum compared to that of the Dyson, based on many of the reviews we went ahead and purchased it. We returned it almost immediately. Was very disappointed in the suction on this vacuum. It was very weak and the overall build of the vacuum felt flimsy. We returned it and instead purchased the dyson which surprisingly had great suction, plus was of a much sturdy build. In fact, any sturdier and it would have been to heavy for me to use. We did not purchase our Dyson from amazon but did purchase it through walmart because it was cheaper.. HOWEVER ... i DO NOT care at all how walmart shipped the item, nothing at all like amazon prepares their items for shipment. The vauum was shipped in only the box it's purchased in at the store and the small dot of tape was the only thing holding the box closed which of course came open during shipping. I do not recommend getting costly items shipped to your home from walmart and would consider the higher cost of the amazon item just to have safe mind that it was being shipped protected from any damage.
Actually I really loved this vacuum
March 8, 2016
Actually I really loved this vacuum. it picked up all the dog hair from my area rugs and hardwood floor for about 11 month. and then it start not working on rugs. we looked and carpet roller didn't work because the part has broken. We still hard warranty so we took it to the Hoover service center, they told us 2 weeks, and another 2 weeks, and then another 2 weeks. after pass 6 weeks, they said, Hoover is looking for our warranty information and it will take 2 weeks plus 2 weeks. Month later, the person at the service center said, part is coming and ask for another 2 weeks.
My husband is VERY patience person, but finally he told them, this is not acceptable, the service center person, gave my husband customer service center at Hoover. we complained... no respond. I still don't have the vacuum back .
So, it is great for about a year and then, you will get lost it in Service center. I gave 2 starts because at least it was great vacuum for an year.
I purchased one for myself and liked it so much for quick pickups between major cleaning ...
January 5, 2016
I purchased one for myself and liked it so much for quick pickups between major cleaning that I talked my elderly mother into buying one. I really didn't end up using mine that much due to short battery life. I really had to move fast to do my entire small house. But what is really disappointing is that after about 2 years both are broken. My Mother's vacuum roller brush stopped working. Mine, there is something wrong with either the battery or charger. On top of that, the cost to replace them is almost as much as the vacuum itself! (about $50/each). I tried to care for my battery and not let it drain completely, but now it doesn't charge more than one light on the vacuum. Hoover needs to sell the battery AND charger for a reasonable price. Until the cost of a replacement battery comes down significantly, I cannot recommend this product.

The instructions also say to wash the spongey filter after EVERY use and dry completely, yet they only provide you with one filter - I purchased a second one to use while I waited for the the first to dry. The vacuum doesn't have much suction, yet picks up a lot of dust and hair. It doesn't come anywhere close to a corded vacuum, but is very nice for quick pickups. I loved mine for vacuuming the dog hair off my bed and getting the Arizona dust picked up.

The plastic handle broke and I called Hoover and the surly agent quickly shipped out a replacement. I reinforced where the handle where it attachs to the vacuum with tape - this seems to be a fairly common problem.

It's really a shame that a replacement battery and charger aren't more reasonable - it would be a great product then. I always bought Hoover products because parts were available and reasonably priced. No more, Hoover has gone downhill. The cost for this vacuum is too high to only use lightly for a year and a half. It will cost $100 a year for the battery and charger, if the main unit doesn't break.
SWEET HONEYMOON FOLLOWED BY DIVORCE COURT
March 24, 2013
BE PREPARED TO REPAIR TO LESSEN DESPAIR.

There should be a rule that no review can be done on a vacuum cleaner until it has undergone 6 months of daily use. My guess is that many of the 5 Star Reviews on the Linx would drop considerably.

I loved the Linx for 4 months. It was sweet. Then, without warning, the roller stopped working. I've treated this machine gently. It was only used for ten minutes a day, with roller brush, on two 5' X 8' rugs and two ottomans where cats like to sleep. I emptied it daily and cleaned the foam filter once a week with compressed air.

Repairing appliances is one of my many hobbies so I preceded to "fix it." The first problem was evident as soon as I disconnected the swivel head. There are two one-inch long male pins that plug into the female connector plug of the main housing. These pins were dangling. (SEE: UPLOADED IMAGE) I removed the small cover that holds the spring-loaded release button and found the reason. The male pins are held in place by paper thin plastic clips. This is inexcusable for a plug that connects two bulky halves of a vacuum cleaner and is under constant stress when in use.

Both of these puny and fragile retaining clips had broken.

After testing and experimenting, I discovered that the brush would work only if the handle was twisted all the way to the right or left. This indicated a short circuit in the wiring.

Taking the swivel head apart to expose the motor is not an easy task. (SEE: UPLOADED IMAGE) Once this was done, all tested okay using lead wires with alligator clips on one end and bare wire on the other end. This meant that the problem was in the female connector plug inside the main housing.

When the cheap retaining clips holding the male pins broke, this allowed the pins to swivel freely from side to side. This motion expanded the female connecting plug preventing a good connection.

Fixing this problem is simple. Apply a good layer of electrical solder to the pins and then grind them down using a Dremel or grinding wheel until the pins slide into the female connecting plug securely with no play. This works.

Next, I applied aircraft epoxy to secure the pins back into place. After it dried, I applied a second coat. Every consumer in America keeps epoxy on hand, right? After the epoxy dries, make certain that the spring loaded clip that holds the swivel head to the main housing will fit down in place between the pins. If not, use a Dremel to lightly remove enough hardened epoxy to allow proper fit.

Total time in repair: 2 hours. Next time, it will take only 1 hour.

When doing my initial shopping, my first mistake was assuming that 4.5 Stars based on 1,740 reviews meant that this vacuum was a jewel. OOPS!

I immediately began reading all the 1-Star reviews. This is something I should have done before buying this vacuum. Lo and behold. Many other poor souls have suffered the same problem.

Maybe my review will help another DIY'ER repair a broken Linx.

Here's the drawback: Once a DIY'ER gets inside of an appliance, in most cases, it voids the warranty.

There's no two ways about it. The Linx is delicate. It is not designed for general housecleaning. It is for minor touch up jobs for no more than 15 minutes at a time. If you are constantly bumping into walls and furniture legs, it won't last long. The same goes for aggressive twisting of the handle. The durability of the plastic tabs on the swivel assembly is limited. For some unknown reason, the dirt cup has developed hairline fractures all around the middle. I had to apply duct tape around the middle before it cracked into shards.

Duct tape and epoxy are essentials in the world of cheaply made products we live in today.

If I kept every box for every appliance, I'd have to own a warehouse for storage. Even if I did have the original box to return the Hoover Linx, it would take weeks to get it repaired plus a bunch of wasted time packing, shipping and running around.

There's something very familiar here. You know how printer companies sell their printers at a bargain and then make a fortune selling ink at a premium?

I added up the cost of repair parts for the Linx. OVER $460.00. And in some cases, you can't buy just the part you need, you must buy the whole assembly. My little voice is telling me that Hoover thinks that if a customer is willing to spend $150.00 for the Linx, they'll be hooked and will gladly pay forty bucks every now and then to keep it working. What are the odds I'm right?

After years of fighting with NiCd batteries losing power and dying, the Linx was exactly what I was looking for. And yes, it is running like new again and I love it. And if need be, I would probably pay $50.00 to keep it running.

There used to be a day back when products were made in America, there was pride in product testing by qualified engineers. Trusted companies offered excellent customer service and stood by their products. Today, most products are made in China. Good luck reaching customer service and getting a timely and satisfactory solution to your problem.

Two things I will not do:

1. I will not suffer through the frustrating process which Hoover has the audacity to call customer service.

2. I will probably never buy another Hoover product.

Why probably? It seems that every vacuum I've purchased over the past 20 years has had to be re-manufactured and upgraded in some way to make it work like it should. Buying any vacuum cleaner is the lesser of all evils.

Adequate pre-market consumer testing of quality American made products in real life situations apparently vanished with the Hula-Hoop and Lava Lamp. Although, mine are still working fine. However, the motor for the Hula Hoop is wearing out.

7-MONTH UPDATE 6/19/13

We've all heard futility described as trying to put a square peg in a round hole. Take a look at the two round male pins on the swivel head that plug into the female port of the main housing on the Linx.

You can't see the female plug without performing a major disassembly or cutting away a nice chuck of plastic.

After fighting with a loose connection on the roller brush for months, I finally went into the main housing of the Linx to expose the female plug. Unless you are familiar with cutting plastics with a Dremel, rebuilding with epoxy, electrical repair like soldering and heat-shrink insulation, don't even attempt this. If you are an avid DIY'er, go for it.

I couldn't believe what I found.

The female plug consists of two SQUARE ports to accept the round male pins.

Can you believe it? Hoover is actually putting round pins into square holes.

This is NUTS! No wonder there was a loose connection. A secure connection is impossible with this design.

I received an email from an Amazon customer who stated, "I've lost control. What do I do?"

Unless you have the abilities mentioned above, you have 4 options:

1. Send it back to Hoover.
2. Give it away.
3. Throw it away.
4. Use it as a door stop.

All of the thin plastic retaining stops on the swivel head will eventually break off. When this happens, you will lose control.

I had to install heavier gauge wire from the brush motor to the male pins because the swivel action had worn through the insulation and broken the original wires. I replaced the weak pins with modified auto electrical connectors that work.

The swivel action is a pain anyway. I roughed up the plastic and secured the swivel head into place with epoxy careful not to impede the up and down movement. That's all the movement most folks need in a feather-weight vacuum anyway.

I've owned the Linx for 7 months and have made 4 major repairs before finally correcting all of the problems that should never have been problems to begin with.

Hoover was so very close to making an outstanding product. Instead, for whatever reason, they opted to sell an expensive product designed to fail early on. That's just plain wrong.

IMHO, every Linx owner should get a letter of apology from Hoover and a 50% rebate.

UPDATE: 7/22/14

I have now been using this vacuum cleaner for 20 months. Since making my last repairs, I have not had one bit of trouble. It works great and I've just purchased a new battery.

Hello HOOVER,

Forget the bells and whistles and get back to the basics. Make a good, simple product that will last and your customers will love you for it.

One Star Reviews:

8%
Don't waste your money
June 13, 2017
Horrible vacuum. I seriously don't know how this has such good ratings. I'm so disappointed. This is made just as cheaply as the $15 Bissell you can buy at WalMart. The bottom attachment will not stay on, a wheel broke off the second time I used it, and it is so loud! You'd think the loudness is because it has awesome suction but it doesn't. I'm so disappointed in this item. I'm hoping that the company will refund all my money (I bought the warranty also). The only reason I'm giving this one star is because you have to use a star rating.
Not recommended
March 14, 2017
The vacuum despite having a very narrow head worked well. Two days ago, after approximately 2 months of use (maybe 12 vacuumings), I went to plug the vacuum in (which has to be done repeatedly due to the very short cord) when the vacuum tipped over and broke. The entire unit is held together by a very small plastic tab that spring-locks the dirt canister to the suction motor. When the vacuum tipped over the plastic tab that is no more than 1/4 inch in size cracked and the unit is now useless. Tossed it and ordered the Bissel for $20 more that I should have purchased originally.
Waste of money
September 30, 2016
I bought this vacuum to use for our pontoon boat. I was very disappointed in the vacuum, it has very poor suction and it hardly spins the brush attachment. A broom worked better to clean the boat.
I bought this vacuum after reading the positive reviews on it. It is a terrible vacuum, would never purchase it again.
I replaced it with a shark vacuum and I am much happier.
Awful vaccum, the bottom portion of the vacuum where ...
August 30, 2016
Awful vaccum, the bottom portion of the vacuum where the suction happens you would think the entire width is use but only has an opening of 3-4 inches! Who can vacuum a room with such small openings?? And as a plug-in, despite the size of this, the vacuum made such a LOUD noise! Returned the product.
Picks up dry bread crumbs!
June 1, 2016
Photo 1. What the VonHaus with turbo attachment found in my carpet after 10 minutes of vacuuming.
Photo 2. What the Bissell Cleanview ($5 less if purchased at Target) found in my carpet in 10 minutes, five minutes later.
Photo 3. A side by side comparison
P.S. Be prepared to accidentally bump the on/off switch at least three times/vacuuming session.
10%
No steering!
October 9, 2017
This vacuum has no steering mechanism and tends to stick in the locked upright position. If you can get it unlocked, you can easily clean a strip of flooring but you can not turn the device to clean other parts of the floor without picking it up to steer it manually. This makes it absolutely impossible to use for its intended use. The subsequent frustration was that the device was repeatedly smashed into the floor and then placed in a landfill (my wife has no idea what money costs so this was her solution to the inherent problems). I have no idea why other people have provided positive reviews. What a waste of money.
Terrible Product
September 24, 2017
This piece of equipment is the pits. It will not pick anything on the 'smooth' floor setting and the only reason it picks up anything on the 'rug/carpet' setting is because the rotating brushes sweeps the stuff in. Then the hose from the head to the dust cup gets jammed with the debris. Nothing has ever gotten into the cup for me to empty it. I put the vacuum on its back on the counter and turned it on to the first or 'smooth' floor setting and then felt at the bottom for some ''suction' action---nothing, I felt nothing. I thought maybe I'd left a piece of packing cardboard or something in it. Nope, that wasn't it either. I've taken the dust cup off and turned it on, and there is suction going on, but with the dust cup in place-zip on the suction front.It's a piece of c_ _p. I have to run a piece of twisted metal like a bottle brush up the tube to clean out the debris.I have since purchased a Hoover Windtunnel Cordless jobby for half what I paid for this Linx and so far have been very pleased.So sorry I wasted so much money on a lousy product. Hoover should recall these suckers, or should I say suckless suckers.
Suction died after just 2 months
September 17, 2017
Here it is, September 17...a mere 2 months after purchasing this thing...and the suction has already died. I had one before and loved it. Had it a couple of years until the suction died. This one worked great until a few days before hurricane Irma...and as soon as we got back from evacuating and I needed this to clean up the dust on the floor....NOTHING but a perfectly whining motor...

I don't see any place in my orders section to EVEN INQUIRE about returning this piece of junk.
A BIG NO
August 30, 2017
If you live in a dust free, pet free home, this is the vac for you. For me, living in center city with two tiny silky Japanese spaniels it is the worst small investment I have ever made. I vacuum every day, sometimes twice a day because of my allergies. After two months this stick vac stopped picking up normal dust and pet hair. I checked for obstructions. Then I cleaned the dust canister and the floor "sweeper." It was a bit better. Five months later I called How bee and was told to clean the filter which I have done every week. Last month a Hoover customer service rep told me to remove the base of the floorhead. Really??? DON'T buy this vac if you are busy, have a small apartment and like to maintain home as dust free as possible. I recommend Miele's stic vac. I used one for 15 years. It wasn't cordless, required vacuum bags, and was more than twice the cost of this Hoover. But it was a little beast of a cleaner with far fewer hassles. BTW Hoover customer service is awful.
Sad but true
August 10, 2017
A worthless two year warranty. I purchased this vacuum at the end of December of this year. I treated it gently as I read the reviews of the pins coming loose witch causes the roller bar to stop turning. I figured if I had that problem with the vacuum then I would go through Hoover to fix it during the warranty period and then I would fix it myself if something happened after the two year warranty period. I got a total of 6 months use out of it before the roller died. No problem, I'll contact Hoover and they will replace it. I couldn't get their online warranty process to work so I took it to a local Hoover authorized service department. They didn't fill me with hope. They said it would take about a month to get Hoover to do anything. They were right. One month later and my claim was denied with no reason given. They said they would re-submit as this sometimes works. I am now a month and a half without my vacuum. Hoover is no longer the company it once was. Sad but true. If you choose to buy this vacuum just don't count on the warranty being honored. To bad as when the vacuum worked it was nice.UpdateAfter 3 denied claims using Hoovers automated refund system and two follow up calls as to why I was given the denials, I have now received a replacement unit.
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$39.99updated: Mar 18, 2020
$119.00updated: Mar 18, 2020
from 8 sellers
Features
Answered Questions
Answered Questions
Article Number
Article Number
5060351493802
7426603380333
Binding
Binding
Kitchen
Kitchen
Brand
Brand
VonHaus
Hoover
Color
Color
Orange
black
Currency
Currency
USD
USD
Formatted Price
Formatted Price
$39.60
$199.99
Height
Height
255.9 in
974.4 in
Length
Length
921.3 in
410.2 in
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
Designer Habitat Ltd
Hoover
MPN
MPN
07/200US
BH50010
Number of Parts
Number of Parts
07/200US
BH50010
Product Group
Product Group
Home
Home
Product Type
Product Type
HOME
KITCHEN
Publisher
Publisher
Designer Habitat Ltd
Hoover
Quantity
Quantity
1
1
Reviews
Reviews
Score
Score
8.8
8.6
Studio
Studio
Designer Habitat Ltd
Hoover
Weight
Weight
21.9 oz
35.3 oz
Width
Width
287.4 in
316.1 in
Feature
Feature

600W Stick Vacuum Cleaner with 130 Air Watts of Suction Power. Can be used at full length or without the extension tube for handheld cleaning

1.2-Liter Dust Capacity - Easy to remove dust container, simply detach and empty the contents straight into the bin

HEPA and Sponge Filtration - The HEPA Filtration system can lock in small particles that other vacuums would simply re-circulate back into the air of your home; this prevents the spread of allergies and bacteria

Easily glides over various surfaces with excellent suction capabilities - perfect for stairs, carpets, rugs, hardwood floors, furniture

18ft power cord, crevice tool, small brush attachment for handheld, hose adaptor, shoulder strap

Cordless and bagless stick vacuum cleaner with WindTunnel Technology

Interchangeable 18-volt Lithium Ion battery for fade-free power; auto height adjustment

Motorized power brush turns off with a flip of a switch for bare-floor cleaning; 11-inch-wide nozzle

Edge-cleaning bristles, low-profile base, battery-fuel gauge, and Energy Star battery charger included

Measures approximately 11 by 8 by 42 inches; 2-year limited vacuum warranty; 2-year limited battery/charger warranty

User Overview
  • The best value

    Hoover Power Scrub Deluxe : comes valued packed with 8 foot hose, stair tool, upholstery tool, crevice tool, powered spin scrub brush, mesh tool storage bag and bottle of cleaning solution. Two 1 gallon water tanks for clean and dirty water with built in wash / rinse cycle. Patented 360 degree spin scrub brush assembly that completely detaches for total access for cleaning. Powerful 10 amp motor to provide superior suction to the special design dual V nozzle and provide heated air to aide in drying the carpets. The most important feature - the brushes stop rotating with the handle in the upright position. Great carpet cleaner.
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