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This is the most awesome vacuum I have ever had! Definitely a winner for those with pets (I personally have 2 dogs and a kid). An example of how amazing this vacuum is; I vacuumed my large area rug and when I was finished it was so full I figured it could not have gotten everything because there was no room left. I went back over it a second time and got almost nothing. Usually you can always get something else the second time but not with this vacuum, it gets it all the first time. The only downside is that this baby has so much suction that it can be difficult to push. While I love this vacuum, it may be a bit difficult for older or simply weak people to use.

I used to like my Shark, but this blows it right out of the water! Very strong suction, great tools, and a very convenient retractable cord make this a homerun. Add to that the very large dirt bin and easy to clean filter with indicator, and it's a grand slam!

My only complaint is that the hose is a bit too short and attaches very low on the machine, so it makes using it on surfaces above floor level a bit difficult. Otherwise, it's amazing.

I LOVE THIS VACUUM!!!! I have 5 medium/big dogs and three kids in a rural area with lots of dirt and this vacuum picks up so much. I can vacuum daily and completely fill the canister. It empties easy, and has amazing features so you don't burn your carpet when dogs or kids get in the way

I am very pleased with this vacuum. I love the idea of being able to turn off the brush roller. I didn't realize how horrible my other vacuum was. ***update **** 9/14/17, I bought this vacuum Jan 2016, mainly used in my master bedroom. Moved last Sept 2016, have 2 rooms to vacuum, living area and my master. I take my time when I vacuum, and go over same area sever times (allergy purposes along with hair from pets). I had no issues with it until the belt broke this summer 2017. I bought 2 replacement belts, and for some reason It burned through both of them pretty quickly. Still has exceptional power. I bought a new vacuum, because I didn't want to wait for delivery. still considering buying new belts and give it another go, it could be, i simply just run the machine for too long (exception being to empty out the canister).

So I've had a top of the line Windtunnel since 2001. It was $500 back then. It sucks so well that it has a self-propelled system on it. Turn it off and you cant push the thing as it sticks to the floor from the suction. I take it in for yearly cleaning too. Gotta give keep those guys in business!

But I've always been intrigued about the bagless vacs. Assumed it was another expensive fad like front-loading washers a couple years back.

Let me say this, I'm amazed at all of the hair and _ultra_ fine dust this thing picked up. Two weeks ago i did an exhaustive house cleaning job with the old vac and carpet cleaner, but this thing has pulled up a filled canister of hair from every room I've tried so far!!

The vacuum is also 5 or 6 pounds lighter than my old hoover windtunnel!

I was super leery I wasn't going to like it because it didnt have self-propelled, but honestly my old vac was like driving a 1970s oldsmobile. Powerful but not very efficient.

Hope it doesn't have problems like the other review, but for $94 on amazon, well worth removing 4 canisters of secret hair.

I wish the headlight was powerful. And my old vacuum had a dirt sensor that was red for dirty and green for clean.
Was pretty useful. But then again, green must of meant kind-of-clean.

ps. It's also quieter than my older Windtunnel.

EDIT: OK so I've figured out something really important. The first couple rooms picked up so much hair and fine dirt that it clogged the filter! So if you are reading this, clean your filter after your 2nd use. It's super easy. Just run it under water for 2 mins and air dry for 6 hours. Crazy suction w/ a clean filter is way more powerful than my old hoover!

Guess what? couldn't find that size at Sears where i bought the vacuum cleaner. at Amazon i got a package with two belts and it was less than the one non-matching belt from Sears that i bought first. now i have one to spare. it was a cinch putting the belt in and it's working just fine.

came on time of course for my mother. when I got they it took all of 5 minutes to install. her claining lady loved t. and easy fix

Geez, they're belts and they work. They do have kind of a rubbery stink when first installed in a Hoover Wind Tunnel vacuum, but once they stretch a bit they are OK.

This was a good, cost-effective purchase of a replacement drive belt for a Windtunnel vacuum. These belts will separate occasionally, especially when the agitator jams, and these belts are a good, easy-to-install replacement.

Do not buy a bagless vacuum!After purchasing both dyson and then Hoover bag less vacuums (about 5) over the past 10 years I finally went back to a unit with bags. I believe that it is pure marketing hype that bagless vacuums are less work to maintain or use. I am sick (and tired) of taking them apart to wash the internal filters every other month. :-). Changing bags every few weeks takes 30 seconds.This Hoover With bags unit I purchased is Great. Forget about bagless hype ... You will hate cleaning those things.Hoover execs, by the way, you should learn from this.... I did!

I could ot believe it --- i NEARLY BREAK FINGERS trying to get these belts on this cleaner - always running over something that cuts the belts...and thenI saw AMAZON had the RIGHT SIZE HOOVER BELT - only I did not know it but for years have used the wrong size - this one size fits all stuff with offbeat brands because it is difficult for me to shop about to find these.I put this Hoover belt in in minutes ---- the secret to easy installatin after it is in place ready to put around the brush roll is to pull the thing down and pushed down on the left side and right side at the same time --- THEN ADJUSTING THE RIGHT SIDE ......IT TAKES STRONGER FINGERS BUT AFTER USING THESE OTHER BELTS this was easy for I DETEST PUTTING BELTS IN THIS CLEANER --- no wonder ---- this one size fits all is not cracked up what it is said to do.So I can recommend this to those who have a Hoover Windtunnel --- I bought four of these and now watch before I turn on vacuum to be sure changing these belts is a nuisance but this Hoover I remember from the time I was a child in the 1930 time frame and prefer to a DYSON ANY DAY.Connie the seller delivered as promised -- price is good --- AND ITS THE RIGHT SIZE

I have to say the the upright really cleans well with less effort. I found that my carpet pile was worn down and it took more physical effort because the brushes had to work through the matting. It worried me at first, but it made since once the carpet loosened up. The other issues that I found are that if you don't completely extend the cord it will heat up as you vacuum as well as the vacuum itself. The hand tools also don't have as much suction and the rotating brush stops moving if you apply too much pressure and doesn't clean as well as the upright. All in all after my first use of the vaccuum there is a noticable difference in the look and feel of my home.

So far so good with this hoover. I have a long hair dog, and his fur kills cheap vacuums about once a year, and that is after replacing filters, rollers, brush bars, and other parts. So this one went on sale and I thought I would give it a try. I have never had a Hoover product before, and if it keeps up the performance, I will be converted.

The suction seems really good, and it picks up the long dog hair with ease. The retractable cord is amazingly convenient and I dont know if I will ever buy a vacuum without it again. having the power button on the handle is a plus, as is the height adjust and roller on/off pedal.

The hand tool is a bit underwhelming, and only does an ok job on stairs. I find it works better to use a lint brush on the stairs for the hair and the spinning hand tool for easier tasks.

Now for the loss of a star. This thing is heavy!! I am in my 30s and pushing this thing around the house is a workout in itself. My arm starts to ache after a while and then I have to lug it up and down stairs? I would hope that being heavy means it is built well and will last a long time, because it almost needs to be self propelled. I also got the protection plan in case the dog hair kills this one as well, so we shall see.

Overall, this product is very good, and has a great price.

We were replacing an older model ProLux Electrolux Industrial vacuum that finally gave up on us. My wife really wanted a Dyson and Roomba, but we weren't quite ready to make that kind of investment, and needed a vacuum ASAP.

We've had the vacuum a few weeks now and here are our thoughts:
PROS:
- AMAZING suction (until the hepa filter is full and then not so much). My wife vacuums at least weekly, and who would have thought our floors were still as dirty as they were before buying this product. Everything is so clean now. We've actually noticed the difference with (lack of) allergies.
- attachments are nice. We're not really attachment people (like people who buy Kirby's) but the 3 that come with the vacuum work well for us.
- easy to clean. The filter is reusable, and can be cleaned by running water through it and air drying.
- brush settings are easy to change (and seem effective).

CONS:
- Heavy!!! My wife has a very hard time vacuuming the high pile rug in our living room. She's little, but I'm a big guy and it's difficult even for me. Maybe the suction is too good? However, it is hard to push on high pile, even after adjusting the settings. It's no big deal on low pile carpet and hardwood floors.
- the cord. The retractable cord is currently still working, but I don't see that lasting long. Bigger issue is the cord is fairly short, we have to unplug the cord and re-plug into another outlet in our living room and master bedroom (neither room is particularly big - just can't get around/over some of the furniture). Would have liked to see about an extra 5-10 feet of cord.

Great product for the price, and cleans very well.

So bought the Hoover WindTunnel 3 Pro Pet vacuum after reading too many reviews and taking too many polls. The Dyson, while those who love it, swear by it, those who don't, hate it and the price. The Shark, all everyone does is compare it to the Dyson or with the response "...as good as the Dyson, but..." followed by either a love it or hate it. The Hoover got compared to both, costs as much as the Shark and generally reviewers have a more over-all sense of being at peace with it. "...It's not a Dyson or Shark but it's the best vacuum I've ever had..." After using the Hoover twice, all I can say is that it is absolutely disgusting how dirty my house is; and my dog should be as bald as I am with the amount of hair this thing picks up! There is going to be an adjustment going from a canister to an upright but I'll live.

I had recently been having allergy troubles, so we decided to purchase this vacuum. We already have a great, high-end built-in system in our house, but it wasn't getting all of the pet hair on the second floor bedrooms. Mind you, we only have two small, short haired pets (25 pound dog and 10 pound cat)...but still. Once the vacuum arrived and we assembled it, we vacuumed with our existing vacuum first...then did a second round with this one. I vacuumed three rooms, and each time, the canister got completely full...I'm sure I could have gone over each a third time and picked up more. It was unbelievable...And remember, this was after vacuuming with our other vacuum! The only big con is that it is really messy to empty the canister...best to use a large garbage bag to shake it out. But for the cleaning power, it's worth it! A minor con is that it is quite noisy, as well...but that's likely due to the powerful suction. Have not experienced the problem others reported with overheating, even after vacuuming for nearly an hour. But the instructions do say this can happen after prolonged use, or if you don't empty it frequently. Overall, highly recommended for anyone looking for a powerful vacuum...pets, or not!

UPDATE May 31, 2015: We purchased this item in September 2014, so after 8 months of use, I'm providing an update. I would still rate this vacuum at 4 stars (my original rating) and below are the pros and cons I see after a great deal of time using this vacuum. Overall, I would absolutely purchase this vacuum again because it's doing what it needs to do, but there are some things that are annoying.

Pros: This vacuum continues to do a great job of sucking up more dirt and pet hair than you even imagined was on your floors. I hardly ever use our built-in system anymore because this vacuum has such great cleaning power. In that area alone, it does a better job than any vacuum I've ever had--so it is absolutely worth the money for doing its job of removing dirt. I also have really come to enjoy the cord rewinding feature. In past vacuums I've had, this mechanism wears out after a while and end up having to help the cord back in--but not with this one. It continues to work perfectly. You just step on the little peddle and SHWOOP, the cord retracts neatly. The other feature I like is the one-button system for removing the canister from the vacuum for emptying--very easy to dock and undock the canister (however actually emptying the canister is another story--see below as a "con").

Cons: My original review of the messy process to empty the canister still stands. It is the thing that MOST annoys me. When empty, the dirt begins to swirl around in the canister (as it is supposed to do), but VERY quickly it becomes trapped between the center column and the wall, and it blocks up. This doesn't impact the sucking ability, but it makes it tougher to empty. The idea with the one-button system is that you just press the button and the dirt falls out of the bottom of the canister--that almost never happens. I usually have the bang it around (which gets dust everywhere and makes my allergies go crazy) or stick my fingers up there to loosen the dirt (gross!). You could avoid this by emptying the canister every few minutes so that it never gets blocked, but really--who has time for that? You also really need to pay attention to the filter. There is an alert that changes from green to red when it needs to be cleaned, but it's not lighted and easy to overlook...check it with each use. If you let the filter get full, there is almost no suction and the vacuum is useless. Buy a second filter so that you have one in the vacuum while the other one is drying out. Also, when suction decreases, you start to encounter more blockages. I have even had to take apart the bottom to clear out dirt that became stuck and eventually completely impacted from a missed filter rinse (don't be like me!). If you suffer from allergies (like me) the annoyance of these two issues might be too much for you...I sometimes do the vacuuming while my husband empties the canister for me so I can avoid the dust. Really though, vacuuming should not be a two person job.

Review of other reviews: I've not had ANY problems with the vacuum overheating, like others have mentioned. And remember, I even admit to abusing the thing by forgetting the filter rinse...and still haven't experienced this. I have two pets that shed and two people with long hair in a 3500 square foot house with carpet in nearly every room. I often vacuum for an hour at a time--it has never overheated. My only guess is that these folks are vacuuming an incredible amount of stuff from their floors, or are doing nothing to properly maintain the vacuum. Else, they were just terribly unlucky and received broken vacuums, in which case it should be exchanged.

ok

Cheap enough to keep on hand just in case.

good

I would give this five stars because it REALLY picks up the dirt, but its suction is so powerful that it also sucked up my throw rugs (even the room size one with the dinning table on top of it) which made it impossible to push the vacuum. I tried having my husband stand on the rug, etc., but nothing worked. Hoover customer service suggested that I use the upholstery brush to vacuum the rugs. The suction was still too strong. Even if it would have worked, it would take forever. I used a floor attachment to another vac and bought some parts in the plumbing department at the local building store to make it work. Problem solved.

The genuine Hoover belts work well when they don't break! This could have been the fault of the vacuum...not sure yet. These belts fit nice and snug and work well to rotate the vacuum brush. First one broke. This one is holding on...so far. Again, the fault could be a snag somewhere within the vacuum unit. (Hoover WindTunnel T-Series Pet Upright Vacuum, Bagged, UH30310 )

This is my second Hoover Wind tunnel. Had the first one for 15 years of so and definitely got my money's worth. Got the same one because of the suction. It really is a powerful little upright and for the money it is great. The quality of the plastic housing and the hose appear to be of a lesser quality than the first one. That's probably one way they kept prices down. The plastic housing looks like it may still be durable enough but the hose has me skeptical about it's longevity. It dents if you squeeze it too tight so it leaves me feeling it may fail before long but for now it's great. I definitely recommend it for the money b/c it really does suck well! Worth the try if you're not going to go for the Dyson or one of the other pricey brands.

heavier than expected

NOT EVEN 3 MONTHS AND IT'S NOT WORKING

I DIDN'T KNOW UNTIL NOW THAT THERE IS ONLY A 30 DAY WINDOW TO RETURN. I'VE HAD THIS VACUUM FOR BARELY 60 DAYS AND IT'S STOPPED WORKING. I'LL CONTACT HOOVER INSTEAD. 100.00 IS A LOT OF MONEY ANYWAY BUT FOR SOMETHING THAT DOESN'T WORK..... THAT'S CRAZY

Bought this Feb 2015. I am already looking at what else is there and wishing this model would break down so I can buy something else. Yes, it picks up our dog's hair, yes picks up all other stuff on hard floors and carpets, but there are a number of things I miss on my old Hoover, or want in a new one. I miss right up to the edge suction, it frustrates me to have to get the hose out to clean along the base board. The light is useless in a hall way we have where my old Hoover shone so bright I didn't need to turn the overhead light on. The cord holder on the back of the vacuum has snapped off so now the cord drags on the floor, getting in the way until I can pick it up. The auto wind up for the cord was it's best new feature to me but that no longer does its job and I end up hand feeding the cord back in. I still end up having to get my hands dirty when emptying the vacuum because not all fluff/hair/dust tips out.

Coming from our old Windtunnel Pet Rewind which really impressed us for many years to this newer better* model left us a little disappointed. This vacuum has great suction but is heavy and hard to maneuver if it's not on a higher setting. Also the handle doesn't fold down like most models and the hose is unfortunately clear and will likely look disgusting in the near future. But other than that we still like it and it definitely gets the job done. It also has some improvements like the holder for the pet hair tool.

This vacuum is replacing my old Hoover WindTunnel MAX Pet Plus Multi-Cyclonic Bagless Upright which gave up the ghost when my wife used it to vacuum seal some clothing bags. This model is slightly heavier than the WindTunnel Max, but very similar otherwise. Same tools as before. The hose is about two feet longer which is nice on the stairs. Cons would be the rotating brush attachment is not secure on the vacuum where it sits. Anytime you bump a couch or something it falls right off, I have resorted to putting a rubber band on it to hold it to the vacuum handle. The other issue is the retractable cord often has trouble getting that last foot or so to wind in. This Pro model does pick up dirt and debris much better than the Max model, our puppy had chewed open an ankle weight, leaving black sand all over the carpet. I vacuumed over it for about 20 minutes with the old vacuum and got as much as I could. When this came I hit the same spot and got at least a pound of sand picked up.

I just got this vacuum to replace my Hoover Windtunnel; a much cheaper alternative. I agree with the reviewers regarding its strengths and shortcomings but here is a synopsis of my experience with it:
Pros: cleaning on hard surface is excellent. It picks up every piece of dirt and does really well on corners. It also has great power; I never have to go over a section twice. The clear cannister is nice - you can see how much dirt has accumulated and feel proud of yourself!
Cons: extremely heavy. You can skip the gym membership if you have a lot of carpet at home. Just be sure to alternate hands as one side will inevitably develop much larger muscles otherwise. The hose is too short. As heavy as the vacuum is, it still tips over when I try to use the hose; very annoying. On carpet, it does not do as well on corners - you have to use your extensions for that.

Good product.

I really can't review this yet. Just got the vacuum to use it on.

Works

I bought this for my Windtunnel Hoover....it is working but is actually to small (tight) for my particular model of Windtunnel. It keeps the roller engaged even when the handle is up as well as when I want to do wood floors. Could be I didn't research well enough. Either way...it is a good product.

What can I say? These belts wear out and need to be replaced periodically. They work until they don't and are cheap. (These are sacrificial so a mechanical part won't be broken on your vacuum cleaner.) They are inexpensive and arrive quickly. This won't be the sexiest purchase you will ever make, but when you do, the value is commensurate to the purpose.

when i bought a hoover vacuum cleaner, i read everywhere i should buy these belts because they will break eventually, and it will be a pain to find them. well, i ended up never using these spare ones i bought, and ended up giving them away when i sold the vacuum cleaner. so this is not really a review about the performance of the product. sorry.

Just bought a house and decided new house new vacuum. Used a total of 3 times. After 1st use about a hour of running it, retractable cord will not retract. During 2nd use for about 1 1/2 hour straight vacuum shut down and took over a hour for it to start again. 3rd use went OK, short time used. On the plus side this vacuum did a great job at cleaning the carpets. One room had carpet that I thought was to far gone but after a good cleaning it looks 75% better. Amazon was great at sending a replacement.....let's hope the new one is better than the first......Will update after used more. My 2 star ratting is based on how this vacuum worked thus far. I believe mine is a defect and it could be a 4 star product

The handle of my vacuum snapped off after only a year and a half. Because the vacuum was still under warranty I contacted Hoover for a replacement. They said they did no have the part in stock and that I would need to go to my local Hoover repair shop. I went to my local Hoover repair shop and they took my vacuum and said they would start a work order with Hoover and I could expect to hear something in 4-6 weeks. 4-6weeks?! With two medium sized dogs at home I can't go 4-6 weeks waiting to hear whether or not Hoover will replace my under warranty vacuum. My house will be drowning in dog fur by then. Anyway, going to end up having to just replace the vacuum on my own dime. Certainly not getting another Hoover. Their product was shoddy and customer service abhorrent.

I bought this for My daughter for Christmas 4 months ago. Its been in use for 3 months. My Daughter brought it over and said it wasn't picking up very good. I told her I would look at it. The hose has to come off by turning the connection on the lower right rear. I looked down into the hole where the hose seals. There is a CHEAP foam gasket that about 3/4 of an inch was gone. I was tickled that all I had to do was replace the gasket. At least I thought it would be. I went to the hoover site and looked at the very small list of parts they list. Guess what? They don't sell the part. Then I pulled out the cord and when I tried to recoil the hose, It wont go all the way back in. You have to take the last few feet and tie it around the vacuum. I figured it needs a recoil spring but guess what? Its another part You cant get. Save Your money and buy something besides Hoover. They appear to be made in china. And You know how much quality comes out of china.

Brush roller does not work. Will spin at a very slow, erratic rate or not at all. Doesn't matter if the activation switch is on or off. No difference.
With this part of the Vacuum working incorrectly it only affords app., 50% pick up of dust and particles out of carpeting. Has been used twice and I feel it should last longer than 1/2 hour usage. Nothing has been trapped on the roller on intake to burn the belt. Has been emptied and cleaned after each usage...To spend this amount on something to add to junk or having another expense to have repaired is ridiculous. I cannot afford to return the junk to Amazon so I am stuck...Thanks again Amazon and Hoover...

I LOVED this vacuum when I got it! It was PERFECT to clean up my dark carpet with yellow lab hair all over it. It did the job...the first 4 uses. Then it stopped sucking up the fur - it just moved it around the carpet. I called tech support, which was great (the women I spoke to were very nice). We did some troubleshooting and I was told that they would send me a new belt JUST IN CASE that was the issue. 1 month later, I finally got the belt due to a backorder (naturally), and it still wont suck up the pet fur from the carpet. Not only that, the red/green indicator showing that the filter needs rinsed went from green to red within 4 uses - and even though the filter is 100% clean as if it was just installed the indicator still shows it needs changed. I am taking it to a repair shop (per customer service) to see if they can fix it because it is still under warranty, but it has been over a month since I've been able to clean my floors. The sheer fact that it only took 4 uses to break does not leave me with warm and fuzzy feelings about this vacuum, no matter how pleased I was when I first got it.

The belts I received were in Hoover packaging. They contained the same model number as the broken belt. Before installing, I allowed the belts to acclimate to the temperature in my home. The first belt broke immediately after the vacuum was started. So far, the second belt has lasted long enough to vacuum an area rug. I hope it continues to hold up. We've probably had the vacuum for 10 years, and this is the first time we've needed to replace a belt. I had read so many reviews about belts breaking, that I decided to order a 2-pack. I'm glad I did! I just hope I don't need to order more.

These were the wrong replacement belts to go with this vacuum. Need to change your suggestions.

Was a back up belt to be used for vacuum that was returned, vacuum was defective. Some one should do there homeworkbefore making these inquiries

The belts I received were not the ones I thought I ordered. I searched for belts to fit a model of self-propelled Hoover upright. I made the unfortunate assumption that Amazon's search engine would produce the proper belt. When these popped up I ordered them. It turns out that the belts are for a Hoover that is not self propelled. As I was the one who made the mistake, I would have to pay shipping charges that amount to more than 50 percent of the purchase price of the items to return them. So I didn't return them. I'll just pick some up at my local Walmart and consider that this order was part of my education on the limits of trusting a website search engine. Lesson learned.I suspect that the belts I received would work well on the vac for which they were intended.

If you want good quality belts find the original these two didnt las t a week together....dont waste your money

This product is bigger in size than the original Hoover Belt. Though the advertisement said it is the original Hoover Belt. In reality it is nothing close to original especially the bigger size of the belt. Unable to use them.

I was really excited to get this because my other vacuum was so shot and my floors (low carpet in some areas, hardwood in others) we're well over do for a vacuuming. I started on my area rug, low carpet setting, which is what I have always chosen in every vacuum. I immediately noticed how heavy it was but figured that wouldn't bother me if it did the job good. Well I was about 30 seconds in and could barely push or pull the thing! I had to up the setting. Still very difficult to use, more then any other vacuum. Then I went to the hardwood, and used the hard floor setting. Well it was so low you can hear the plastic bottom just scraping on the floor, and it suctioned to the floor so much I had to lift it to unstick it. Put it on low carpet setting, still suctioned to the floor to the point that the indicator was fully red on both settings. I had to turn it up 2 more times to get it to glide without sticking. This is going back, there is something seriously wrong with this vacuum!

After using this vacuum for 3 months it has stopped working. The brush does not spin and after taking the bottom piece off it looks like the area that holds the brush has crumbled. The belt is fine as is the brush but the housing is junk. Bought this vacuum new so it was not used previously and I only have hardwood floors and a few rugs and this thing didn't even make it to 6 months. Take your money elsewhere this vacuum is junk.

Horrible vacuum. Belt broke after 2nd use. I have replaced 5 belts now and it still doesn't suck up the dirt. I have to vacuum spots over and over again and dirt still remains. I do not recommend vacuum.

Piece of junk. First time out of the box the vacuum shut down by itself. It wouldn't turn back on for hours. I should have returned it then but figured I had it on the wrong setting. I have had this for 2 months and can only vacuum 1/2 to 1 room at a time before it shuts itself off. Wish I could return it. Going to call Hoover. Plus it's very heavy and a workout to push around.

I was hoping that this would work better than my shark, but it doesn't. My shark rotator was much better.

Did not fit vacuum as advertised, could not return, time expired.

this belt was supposed to fit my Hoover vacuum but it didn't. I took the old one off and this belt shipped from Amazon did not match. Of course, now it's too late to return as I'm past my 30 days. I would say to doublecheck the part number and don't rely on Amazon's list of models it fits.

I bought this vacuum cleaner belt because I do not need it. Have you ever needed a vacuum cleaner belt? Have you ever needed one IN A HURRY? I had a Kenmore that was the best carpet vacuum I have ever seen, but the belt broke. I didn't have another. I put off looking for one. I moved to an apartment with all wood floors and discarded the Kenmore. Now I have area rugs and a Hoover that just isn't as nice and I can't find bags for it anywhere but Amazon. So I bought the bags here, and the belt too because it was inexpensive and I have bad memories of lacking the vacuum cleaner belt. So now I have this Hoover that I hate too. And if it breaks its belt, I have one on hand so I can go on hating this vacuum cleaner for ever. I even ordered a new hose for it.

Amazon paired this belt with the Hoover vacuum model UH70210. No reason to doubt that Amazon would do such a thing if it wasn't the right belt. Wrong... Got the belts a few days before the vacuum arrived and was confused when the users manual stated the proper belt was AH20065 not this 40201160/38528033 2-pack. E-mailed Hoover and they responded that these are completely two different belts in lenght and the AH20065 was the right one for my model with the beater bar cutout switch. Shame on Amazon for recommending the wrong product on their site.

Belts do not come in hoover package. It keeps on breaking. I got 6 belts in last 2-3 months and only 1 is left. I do not use the vaccumn cleaner that much may be once in 2 weeks.

Unless your order comes in the original Hoover packaging, you may receive aftermarket belts which may or may not work on your vacuum. I ordered these belts and received 2 belts which came individually (not wrapped) with just an invoice in a mailing envelope. The belts themselves were marked "Hoover Belt 38528-033" in three horizontal lines on each belt. This was the correct part number for my vacuum, but the belts I received had virtually no stretch to them and I could not install them.I brought the belts and vacuum to a local vacuum cleaner store and the owner of the store told me these belts were dried out and had lost their elasticity (he called it "dry rot," which refers to the deterioration of rubber). The belts I purchased in person from the vacuum store ($4.99 for two) were marked with a trademark symbol "Hoover® Belt 38528-033" and also were marked "Assemble this side out," whereas the generic belts only had "Hoover Belt 38528-033" three times as noted above. The genuine Hoover belt was also thinner than the generic belt, which made it easier to stretch to fit on the vacuum.As you can read in some other reviews, people have sometimes had a problem with these belts breaking easily after they were installed. This may be why. For a couple of bucks difference, it might be worth it to buy these belts from a local store unless you can request when you place your Amazon order that the seller send you Hoover belts in their unopened original packaging.