Hoover U6476-900 WindTunnel Upright Vacuum Cleaner

Hoover U6476-900 WindTunnel Upright Vacuum Cleaner
alaScore 67

44 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 44 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 52/100. The average review date is Mar 29, 2006. We have compared these reviews to 117976 reviews from other Vacuums. The alaScore™ for this product is 67/100 = Good. Last update: May 21, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 44 reviews)

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Fixing Switch That Won't Turn off

 

Fixing Switch That Won't Turn off

I like this vacuum a lot and eventually one day it would not turn off. The actuator inside the handle is plastic and if the switch is stiff the plastic bends and does not rock the switch to off. Take the two small screws out of the handle and remove...

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Run! - Far and Fast and get away from this machine

 

Run! - Far and Fast and get away from this machine

A total piece of plastic junk! This machine was only used for about four months before things started to break. First the self-propelled mechanism switch, then one-by-one all of the little switches started breaking off. Since it is only used once a...

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Too heavy, on-off switch inoperative

 

Too heavy, on-off switch inoperative

I also bought this because of a Consumer Reports review. It is TOO HEAVY so the self-propelled feature is critical. It eats belts or throws them quite regularly. Most irritating, the power switch turns the vacuum on but won't turn it off and there is...

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This may be the worst vacuum ever

 

This may be the worst vacuum ever

My parents used to own a Dyson but they wanted a self-propelled vacuum (the Dyson is a bit heavy to use, especially for older seniors). I got them this because 1. Hoover is supposed to be a leader in vacuums and 2. I had heard the windtunnel vacuums...

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Hoover's cheap junk - I have to have the HEPA

 

We read Consumer Reports article and it said the attachments really had great suction (or did it just say it sucked?). Sorry, some puns need to be put out there. I am 100% disabled, on morphine, a ventilator, oxygen and 19 prescriptions at the ...

HEPA for air in and out. Nothing else. Costco helped us a lot.

Cheap plastic, bad warranty, 800 number worthless, see 5 gripes.

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Short time....but great so far

 

Short time....but great so far

I've only had this vacuum for about 2 weeks now. So I can't comment on longevity and durability. But for ease of use, this vacuum is the best. With the self-propelled on it easily glides across the carpet with no effort at all. It is, as others...

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Don't waste your money

 

Don't waste your money

I have owned this vacuum cleaner for 3 months. Already the self-propel switch does not work properly. Most of the time I can't get it to switch from self-propel "on" to self-propel "off". Even worse than that problem is the fact that the vacuum...

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PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE. DO NOT BUY THIS VACUUM!!!

 

Trust me, I have owned 30 vacuum cleaners in the past. I'm in the area rug business and I finally tore this pile of junk apart to try and repair the on/off switch which stayed on regardless if you switched it off. We had to plug it in and out to turn...

What's the point? Read the review.

Please, I'm too tired to rip it anymore.

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Disappointed

 

Works great - for a while!

Heavy and needs frequent repairs.

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My 5yo model is fine!

 

My 5yo model is fine!

I've had mine for 5+ years -- bought it cheap (well under $100) long ago at Target. Since then have had to replace only 1 belt (a month ago) despite weekly use on thick carpets with 4 indoor cats. I wish my car were half as reliable!

Product Specifications

Perfect for deep cleaning without excessive strain, the self-propelled Hoover WindTunnel Ultra upright takes charge of its own locomotion both coming and going. In addition, Hoovers WindTunnel technology creates a powerful double air path for maximum suction and cleaning. The vacuum even provides feedback on cleaning progress with the Embedded Dirt Finder--a feature that scans the floor for debris, signaling you if theres still dirt to be picked up. You can operate the Dirt Finder on a regular setting for your routine cleaning or on a high setting for your deep-cleaning sprees. The WindTunnel Ultra is designed for both bare floors and carpets, with a 15-inch cleaning path and three adjustable nozzle heights to accommodate variation in carpet depth. Dirt collection is bagged using Hoovers Microfiltration system, and a helpful indicator signal keeps you posted on the bags status. A HEPA filter assists the bag, trapping 100 percent of dust mites and 99.98 percent of ragweed and common grass pollens. The vacuum comes handsomely equipped for attachment cleaning with a stretch hose, two extension wands, a crevice tool, an upholstery tool, and a dusting brush all on board. (The Dirt Finder does not work with the attachments.) The most rigorous attachment is a powered hand tool with its own rotating brush roll--great for carpeted stairs and durable upholstery. Other useful elements include quick-release cord hooks, a carrying handle, a headlight, and a view window over the brush roll. Hoover covers the machine with a one-year warranty.
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