Hoover U5507900 Elite Rewind Upright Vacuum

SUPERVAC!

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Apr 22, 2009

Pros: LIGHTWEIGHT, QUIET, VERY NICE

Cons: NONE

BEST VACUUM EVER OWNED. QUIET, LIGHTWEIGHT, GOOD SUCTION. NEVER KNEW MY HOUSE WAS SO DIRTY. PICKS UP DOG HAIR YOU DID'NT KNOW YOU HAD. PREVIOUS VAC WAS AN ORECK. BAGLESS TECHNOLOGY AND HEPA FILETER MAKES IT SO MUCH NICER - AND CLEANER!

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Feb 19, 2009

Decent If You Can't Afford More

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Jan 20, 2009

Pros: OK with Pet Hair, Good Selection of Attachments

Cons: Needs Frequent Cleaning

I bought this vacuum about a year ago from Costco. My last vacuum broke, so I wanted a quick and cheap replacement until I find a good machine.

This is a good machine if you can't afford more. It has good suction and also does a good job at picking up pet hair. It comes with a good selection of tools including an extended crevice tool and vacuum powered brush hose attachment. The brush attachment is good for cleaning stairs and furniture. I also like the cord rewind feature. The last thing I want to do when done cleaning is wrap the cord, so this is also a plus.

There are several things that could be though, and this is why I'm looking for a replacement. The reusable filters will save you money, but you'll find yourself having to clean them at least once a month to keep the suction up to par. It's a dirty and time consuming process. This is not a true cyclonic vacuum, so the main filter gets caked with dust and pet hair. There is a button to release the dirt from the canister, but you won't want to use it inside your home as it will still create a cloud and release dirt back into the air. It won't dump all the dirt either. To get everything out you'll have to dismantle the canister.

Other things I dislike are the fact that the hose is attached high on the back, so that if you end up pulling it the vacuum will tip over. The cord is a little on the short side as well. I'm also not sure if it is a full HEPA system. It seems like a lot of the air bypasses this filter.

OK vacuum that's not bad for the price. This is my first bagless, and I'll be going back to bags. It's not worth it to save a little money. I'm looking at Kenmore canisters to replace it.

I wouldn't settle for anything less...

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Jun 10, 2008 | 2 out of 3 found this Hoover U5507900 Elite Rewind review helpful

Pros: Unbelievably light and quiet and effective

Cons: The hose is a bit short and tight

I am moving into my own apartment after a break up with my fiance and I had to get my own vacuum. He had bought the Hoover Elite Rewind because it was cheap, but I had done most of the vacuuming with it. I knew when I went out on my own I had to have the same model. The mini vacuum attachment is great at getting pet hair off of furniture. The cord disappears with the click of a button. You can see exactly what you are picking up with the clear cannister. Emptying the dirt is easy and mess-free by releasing the cannister and walking it out to the dumpster to keep the dirt where it belongs... outside. You have 7 carpet length settings to choose from and the deeper you go, the more it lifts the carpet and makes it look like new. This makes it a bit harder to push, which may be why one of the other reviewers said it was tough to push. Compared to other vacuums that are 5x as much, this is one of the best investments you can make in your home.

GREAT!

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Jan 20, 2008

Pros: Value

Cons: A bit noisy

I love this vaccum- I just got it and was compelled to write a review as I have seen mixed reviews on it. I have absolutely no complaints on this product.
The suction is amazing and the tools are conveniently placed. I really love this vacuum. Highly recommended.

You get what you pay for

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Oct 29, 2007 | 1 out of 1 found this Hoover U5507900 Elite Rewind review helpful

Pros: cheap

Cons: doesn't clean well, you have to clean the filter all the time, the hose gets jammed even when you are not using it, heavy to push.

Our previous Hoover was old and was time to buy a new one. The Hoover rep showed us this new vacuum and we thought it was a good deal (for $90.00). But this vacuum cleaner is awful! There is a little red indicator that shows when suction is not properly functioning - and it turns on all the time, every single day! If the vacuum cleaner bumps into a piece of furniture, the red indicator goes off. It is horrible and extremely frustrating. To make the indicator go away and to restore good suction, we have to empty the bagless area and clean the filter - which is a time consuming, MESSY job. We also have to clean the hose by banging it on the floor - there is always tons of dirt stuck inside the hose and the funny thing is - I never use the hose! The dirt just goes up there due to poor designing. I am so disappointed with this vacuum cleaner. We took it back to the store, and they gave us a new one. It worked ok for a couple of days, but now it is doing the same stuff again. It is just a bad vacuum cleaner unfortunately, and $90.00 thrown in the garbage since now I have to buy a new one...

Far better than expected.

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Jul 28, 2007 | 3 out of 3 found this Hoover U5507900 Elite Rewind review helpful

Pros: equally proficient on hard floor or carpet

Cons: bit noisy..

New, so durability yet to be decided but for the $90 we paid it would be hard to find better. As the first reviewer noted, when we vacuumed over our 'old' vacuum's work we were astonished how much more we picked up. Obviously our old vac was going down but still..And, it did all three floor types we have equally..car decking with persian area rugs and complete carpet upstairs..Just hope it lasts.

great buy

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Dec 4, 2006 | 10 out of 10 found this Hoover U5507900 Elite Rewind review helpful

Pros: picks up pet hair well

Cons: hose bulky

I had a Oreck for several years but it wasn't picking up like it used to and never got the carpet edges clean. I vacuumed twice in one day and then went and bought a Rewind. Scary! Vacuumed the house once and had to empty it 6 times---lots of dirt and dog hair and it gets the edges well. I found the hose a little bulky but otherwise the vacuum performed way above expectations.