
Hoover platinum with canister - does a very good job
Review created: 08/09/09(updated 08/09/09)

This upright comes with a small canister. After using the upright for a couple of months, I can say that it does an excellent job on carpeting, even better than my old vacuum, which was a self-propelled Hoover Wind Tunnel (with bag). BUT, I really don't like having to get out an additional vacuum to do baseboards, upholstery, lamp shades, etc. I would love to see this same upright vacuum with the tools on board like my old Wind Tunnel.
The other thing about this vacuum is that the bags are VERY expensive, and of course, you also have to buy (fairly expensive) bags for the canister vacuum that comes with it. At this point you can only get the brand name Hoover bags. Yes, the bags for the upright are quite large, but I have found that they don't get as full proportionally as the old bags did, so I'm not sure I'm changing bags that much less often. I'll be happier when some generic bags become available.
Love the light on the front of the vacuum - it's quite bright and pointed in the right direction. I like the way the cord wraps up on this one better than the old Wind Tunnel, even though there is no "release" so you can pull the cord off all at once. This one is sturdy and you don't have to worry about it "releasing" when you are trying to wind the cord up, something that happened a lot with my Wind Tunnel. The light weight is great; I'm in my late 50's, and I would have no problem carrying this vacuum upstairs. I like the full bag warning light, and I like the new system for removing and replacing the bag. Love the placement of the on-off switch (on the handle). At first I thought you might accidentally turn off the vacuum, that maybe it was TOO convenient, but that hasn't happened at all. The soft "bumpers" on the vacuum make you less likely to nick your furniture also. The width of the Platinum is just a little less than my old Wind Tunnel, which makes it easier to maneuver into tight spots. Last of all, the Platinum is quieter than my old Wind Tunnel, a factor I think my husband appreciates even more than I do.
Price? I think you are getting a quality vacuum for the money.
The positive aspects of this vacuum do outweigh the 2 negatives (expensive bags, no tools on board), and if Hoover took this same vac and put tools on board...vacuum nirvana!
Review ID: 10000000013062208

Thank you for voting. If your vote meets our
guidelines, it will be posted within 24 hours.
You cannot vote on the helpfulness of a review you wrote.
Your request cannot be processed at this time. Please try again later.