Hoover Platinum Collection Lightweight Bagged Upright - UH30010

Best vacuum I've ever used.
I've used this vacuum for about 6 weeks now and can honestly say it has impressed me so far. I bought this vacuum because my other vacuums are in for repair and have been for several months due to parts availability. Do NOT purchase Electrolux Oxygen canister or Electrolux Intensity uprights - if something goes wrong you are SOL if repair parts are needed. My repair shop suggested the Hoover Platinum even though they sell many brands including Dyson. They warned me against the Dyson as all the internal parts are plastic and they have them in for repair all the time. We have a heavy handed cleaning person that gives the floor cleaners a good work out, she was very pleased to see the new Hoover upright in place of the tempermental Electrolux models.
In the past I've owned Kenmore canister and an Oreck upright. The Kenmore was pretty good, but we gave it away when we "upgraded" to the Electrolux Oxygen. I purchased the Oreck at a trade show and was an industrial model. I've...

Love it...quiet, cleans well.
Let me start with some background (sorry). We were married 26 years ago, and my aunt bought us a Hoover as a shower gift. Of course it did not have all kinds of bells and whistles, but it lasted us about 20 years. It even continued to pick us reasonably well, but I wanted something that didn't use paper bags, didn't have attachments that needed to be connected at the bottom, was lighter, etc. In short, I wanted the bells and whistles. We went through a Dirt Devil and a Eureka in five years time. When the second of those died in a flood, I did a lot of research and decided to go back to Hoover. After having this machine for 7 months now, I can see it will be as much of a workhorse as my original Hoover. It is quiet, and it bends deep to get under tables and even the edge of the sofa and chairs. It has no on-board attachments, and now that works just great for me. I thought the canister would be somewhat of a pain, but it allows me to vacuum -- and vacuum well -- without having to get...

lightweight vacuuming
The hoover platinum collection vacuum is just what it says it is.....lightweight!
It makes sweeping a breeze!
A definite recommendation for older adults wishing to keep up their housework without too much hassle.

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