Bagless upright vacuum with 15-inch cleaning path from Hoover; hush mode available for quiet cleaning
Teflon-coated HEPA filtration cartridge removes air impurities and allergens; debris collects in removable double-chamber dust cup
12-amp motor features push-button power surge for heavy-duty dirt extraction; 5 height settings available for various carpets and floors
Onboard accessories include hand-held power tool for pet hair and vertical cleaning; with a 31-foot power cord and fold-down handle
Editorial Review:
Helps clear the air by removing pollens and allergens. It's long lasting Teflon coated HEPA filter lasts 3 years under normal use. Twin Chamber system separates large particles from fine particles and this process helps maintain performance. On board pet
With a custom power boost function for serious matting and soiling, Hoover offers their EmPower bagless vacuum for household cleaning needs. The upright 12-amp vacuum offers two power settings and five height levels to accommodate a wide variety of floor and carpet types, while eradicating both deeply embedded debris and light layers of dust. With a long-lasting HEPA cartridge filter, the vacuum also improves an environment's air quality, stripping away dust mites, ragweed, and most grass pollen. In removing and containing these allergens, the newly vacuumed room provides relief for sufferers of seasonal allergies like hay fever and helps minimize the discomfort for individuals with cat or dog allergies.
To ensure a clean carpet, the 15-inch wide vacuum head features a helpful headlight to illuminate soiled patches. The agitation from the vacuum's brush roll uproots dirt from even the plushest carpet, with the option of the push button power boost for heavy-duty cleaning. To accommodate households with sleeping babies, children at study, or other volume sensitive inhabitants, the EmPower model is endowed with a Hush mode, operating on lower power for quieter maintenance. Debris travels through a Teflon-coated HEPA cartridge filter into a sealed dual-chamber dust cup. The chambers are transparent to allow easy monitoring of the dust cup's fullness. The dust cup detaches from the vacuum body for easy emptying. Vacuum tools and accessories include a powered hand tool for pet hair and stair step cleaning, extension wand, upholstery nozzle, crevice wand, and an extra-reach hose. The vacuum handle folds down for compact storage. The power cord on this vacuum spans 31 feet in distance. For the best results, the HEPA filter should be replaced every three years and should never be washed. Hoover offers a one-year warranty for this item. The pre-assembled vacuum weighs 21 pounds upon shipping. --Jessica Reuling
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
I used to like this vacuum....:
I have used this vacuum for 3 years now. Yesterday, I was vacuuming my stairs (which this vacuum doesn't do well at all) and the vacuum fell down the stairs on my head and the plastic part on the back of it, which holds the tools, gashed my head which caused it to bleed and I thought I was gonna have to go the hospital. I still have a lump and it hurts bad. I really thought this vac was ok but all the hardwood comments are true too. I used to have just carpet and I love this vac for carpet, hardwood and... more info
good but not great:
I've had this for about 2 years and it is an ok vacuum. My major complaints are that it eats belts and filters can be expensive. The belts are hard to find, even stores that sell this vacuum. Walmart, Target, Home Depot and Lowe's don't carry them. I found a package of 2 on clearance at True Value, but they no longer carry them. So now it sits until I can find the stupid belts. Very aggravating. I think I'll look for a new vacuum instead.
Great vacuum:
Awesome!!!! this is a powerful vacuum cleaner. I recently had minor renovations done to my home, and the carpet in the bedrooms became quite dusty and dirty. The vacuum cleaner sucked all of the dirt up out of the carpet. Before vacuuming I sprinkled carpet fresh on the carpet and not ony did it smell fresh, it was so clean it looked new. Money well spent!
Outstanding value:
This is the 2nd EmPower bagless upright that I've purchased. It has terrific suction especially in a home with mulitple pets. It is lightweight and dependable. The only improvements that I would make relate to the attachment. The hose pops off the main part of the vacuum to attach a couple of different heads onto it. The negative is the hose doesn't attach securely to the vacuum itself, so it will pop off when I am vacuuming regularly. The attachement holders are on the side and if you get too close to a... more info
