Great vacuum power, slightly messy dust disposal
Our Hoover wind tunnel vacuum was beginning to show some wear after 6 years (power cord insulation broken) so we decided to spend a little more money and buy a Dyson DC14. As soon as it was out of the box and turned on it made a horrible grinding racket so it went right back in the box and back to the store. I was gun shy about buying another vacuum and spent a lot more time trying them out. Having owned several Hoover vacuums including a carpet cleaner that I love, I began to think I shouldn't stray from a reliable brand but I was still open-minded as I shopped and used several different brands and models at the store. I found the Hoover Elite Cyclonic to be the best that I tried. It is very simple to operate, with common sense, intuitive hookups between the canister and hose and the hose and wand. The adjustable wand is heavy duty metal and clicks quickly and easily in and out of the power nozzle. The power nozzle itself has a light and a powered, spinning brush that I like. The...
Don't waste your $$ on the Dyson! This one is better at half the price!
My previous vacuum was one of the upright yellow Dyson vacuums, so I'm comparing the Hoover bagless Cyclonic to the Dyson since many people may be wondering if they should go with an upright or a canister, or whether they should buy the high-tech Dyson or a tried-and-true Hoover. (I went through the same process.)
On the plus side, it is more maneuverable than the Dyson upright. By virtue of being a canister, it reaches under furniture better than any upright. The hose is longer than the Dyson's. (I was always dragging the Dyson around to reach the corners when I had to use the hose + attachment-- a MAJOR pain.) It's easier to change attachments than a Dyson. The cord is retractable, and therefore easier to organize than the Dyson. It cleans staircases easier than an upright. It's bagless like the Dyson, and is as easy to empty. It seems to pick up much more fuzz on carpets than the Dyson did-- I was astounded at how much fuzz came up the first time I used it, and I...
great so far
i don't usually like rating products so soon after purchase, but more reviews are needed on this product.
so far this unit works great. it's nice knowing how much dust this unit picks up because when you empty it you can see it. the power nozzle works great it seems to get deep into the carpet and makes it feel more plush after vacuuming. mine came with an attachment for hard surfaces and it also works quite well although it's very basic.
my wife says it's fun to use and much quieter than our old vac. she likes the long cord that retracts and she says it's easy to vacuum under beds and furniture compared to a non canister type vac.
as long as the unit holds up i would definitely recommend this vacuum.
UPDATE: After a year and a half of light use I would no longer reccommend this vac. Every time we use it now it gets really hot and the cord retracts on its own after about 2 minutes of use. I maintain this as per instructions and I expected...
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