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Question: Does it make too much noise?
Document: It arrived in just the vacuum cleaner box vs a box & padding around that, which concerned me a little...  but seemed to work fine & nothing broken... Very lightweight, especially compared to my old vacuum. Vacuum path more narrow than what I was used to. Hose very short compared to all other vacuums I have had. But all of that considered, I was still going to be happy enough with it. However, after vacuuming my house which has very little carpet & therefore not heavy duty vacuuming, the switch that turns off the beater brush for hard floor surfaces quit turning off the beater brush and the vacuum began to make a whining noise.
Very poor design unless you're just vacuuming carpet and not going to use the tools. The other con is that it does make a loud, high-pitched noise - quite annoying - first time I've ever thought I might need ear plugs while using a vacuum. The only initial plus I've found is that you can turn the roller brush off for hardwood floors.Follow up: yes, old Hoover extension tubes fit this one. Now I don't have them for the garage. Basically, it's a decent vacuum. You're paying about $40 more for a "headlight", rubberized wheels (instead of hard plastic), a "switch" to turn off the spinning brush, and the special furniture tool with the rotating brush.
I chose this vacuum because it is a bagged vacuum, which is also a HEPA bag. I think this keeps the dirt and dust contained better than the bagless vacuum would. I am also pleased that it has a 25 ft. cord. My old one was much shorter and required more changes in plugs used. I found that the noise level was less than my old one. it has an expandable hose, but it only has one wand, so I kept one from my old machine, which fits. This allows me to reach into more places.
I haven't tried the "no touch" bag removal - guess that's in the extra cost too. I'll have to actually say those perks are worth the money. However, to reiterate - the way the tool hose is attached to the back is poorly designed, and when vacuuming with the brush spinning, it makes a high-pitched noise (not so much without the brush spinning while using tools). If I didn't have the extra extension tubes lying about, I'd really consider sending it back - so if you don't already have a Hoover, this may be more trouble than it's worth, unless you don't use the tools.
How reliable it will be in the long term only time will tell. Coming from a bagless vacuum that lasted almost 10 years (dirt devil platinum force that was heavy but great), this vacuum has a lot to live up to. But for now it has been 6 months and it's still going strong.The Negatives ?1. The cable is too short - it should have been another 5-6 feet longer to prevent you having to unplug and replug more often. No big deal but for the cost of $1 or $2 of cable surely the manufacturer could make life much easier for consumers?!
Really do like this vacuum! Had bagless for years and got sick of the dirty filter cleaning. Thought it was the newer, more advanced way to go, but now feel bags are simpler, cleaner and better.Love the brush roller shut-off (won't buy another vac without it), suction (but sometimes too much), high-up exhaust that doesn't blow floor dirt around, long cord, headlight, bagfill indicator, on/off switch on handle, turbo brush tool, light-weight, rubber-like wheels, and PRICE.What could make it perfect?
We bought a new vacuum every year, looking for one that would pick up the dog and cat hair that stuck to our carpet. This Hoover is AMAZING!! Our expensive 9x13 black-and-brown rug looks brand new after a few minutes with the Hoover. If our rugs look this good, we know our carpet and tile are getting the same treatment. This vac is easy to maneuver, and makes the vacuuming chore a breeze. Now the kids even want to vacuum. With three energetic and fun doggies, the suction and HEPA filter on this machine make it much more pleasant to have them in any room of the house.
The only thing I object to is the cord. I keep tripping over it. My Eureka had a self-winding cord. But, 20 years later my Hoover is an improvement and cheaper, if you can believe it. And less noise, too. If you like uprights, try this one. I think you'l like it.
I am very unhappy with this vacuum It shipped extremely fast but 1. It was used (I found hair on its brushes) 2. It makes a lot of noise 3. It is harse on the carpets 4. It is not that easy to handle and 5. A burning smell comes out of it when I first used it. That was it. I am returning it. I guess you get what you pay for.
This vacuum is light years away from my 2001 Self Propelled Wind-Tunnel when it comes to overall construction, etc., but what it does, just as good as my old one did, is have great suction and gets the job done well. My old Wind- Tunnel was "THE BEAST" around here, scaring the cat and dog to no end with it's loud noise. I paid $300 for it, and got almost 14 years out of it, before it just started to break down, and I had already done repairs on it over the years.
Answer: It is loud but not as loud as the one I replaced.  It cleans really well.