Hoover L1405 SpinSweep Pro Indoor/Outdoor Sweeper with Swivel Casters
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Product Details
Manufacturer: Hoover CommercialBrand: Hoover Commercial
Edition: Lawn & Patio
Model: L1405
Color: Black
Publisher: Hoover Commercial
Studio: Hoover Commercial
Music Label: Hoover Commercial
Product features:
- Unit is motorless, cordless, and bagless
- High impact polystyrene construction keeps the unit in great shape for a longer time
- Can be conveniently stored by hanging or simply standing on its own
- Ergonomic handle with comfort grip keeps you comfortable as you clean
- Great for use in almost all outdoor areas, including driveways, sidewalks, patios, and more
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Hoover L1405 SpinSweep Pro Indoor/Outdoor Sweeper with Swivel Casters
Customer Review: Was expecting more
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this (L1405)after being a very happy owner of the previous model (L1400) for several years. The aluminum handles of the L1400 had broken/torn at a point where the tube is pinched flat in order to attach to the sweeper. I have been very happy with using the L1400 to sweep my driveway, primarily of pine needles. The needles stick a little in the middle scraper piece but I just pull in reverse for a few feet, they dislodge, and I sweep forward again and pick them up. Emptying is easy, and storing the unit on its end is very convenient.
I tried to order replacement handle uprights but Hoover wasn't very helpful. They are listed as not available from Hoover, and when I wrote to them they referred me to a local repair center without telling me if they were still made nor telling me a price.
I noticed one difference between the L1400 and the L1405 is the L1405 has a pivoting rear wheel while the L1400's rear wheel is fixed. This makes the L1405 much less stable - the rear moves freely from side to side so you have to stabilize it through the handles.
The real problem is the right wheel's gears stripped within seconds of first use. The L1405 comes with a piece of paper that says "If unit does not perform to your satisfaction DO NOT RETURN UNIT. Take it to your local authorized repair center." I can understand taking it to a repair center for a warranty claim, but if the thing fails straight out of the box I am not going to drive it to a center 20 miles away, drop it off, and return several weeks later to pick it up.
I thought about sucking up the entire $89.99 just for the handle uprights (which do fit either the L1400 or the L1405, so if somebody reads this review maybe that will help you - you could order the handle uprights from the L1405 parts list), but the rubber center scraper piece of my L1400 has worn a hole through part of it so I doubted it had much more of a lifetime left.
I sent it back to Amazon for a refund. I first told Amazon I would send it back via UPS, but UPS wanted $68 in shipping. Even though Amazon said they'd pay for the return shipping I thought that was obscenely high. I contacted Amazon again and got a prepaid USPS label and sent it back through them, which I think cost around $19. Amazon's customer service personnel understood what I wanted to do but kept messing up sending me links to get the prepaid shipping, so I had to file a new return request on my own in order to get a tracking number that would print out a prepaid USPS label. I worried that I wouldn't get my money back (because I had, in effect, two different return tracking numbers) but it worked out in the end.
I went to Frontgate's website and bought the Haaga standard outdoor sweeper, 20" width. It has two large rear wheels so it doesn't have any tendency to wobble about when pushed. It has the same weak pinched aluminum handle uprights so I expect to get about the same 5-6 year lifetime out of it that I got from the Hoover. It's a shame I can't get the L1400 again because the truth is the L1400 is the best one of the three. Hoover really made a great product right the first time. The L1405's pivoting rear wheel is a nuisance, a step backward rather than forward. The Haaga's bin is a fully separate piece than the head, not just a separate piece that sits on top of the main unit like the L1400/L1405. I find reattaching the pieces to be cumbersome. Also, the Haaga cannot stand on its end for storage. The large rear wheels cause the unit to roll and fall when I try to stand it on end.
As an aside, Haaga recommends lubricating the worm gears of each drive wheel with lube (a light silicone spray) every 10 hours of use, and includes a can of lubricant with the unit.
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Description of Hoover L1405 SpinSweep Pro Indoor/Outdoor Sweeper with Swivel Casters
The Hoover L1405 Spin Sweep Pro is the ideal unit for cleaning up all kinds of trash on any flat outdoor surface. This sweeper doesn't use a motor, which means that it eliminates the need to waste electricity while promoting a pollution-free environment. The L1405 is cordless, so you don't have to worry about tripping over a power cord as you clean. The Hoover L1405 SpinSweep Pro features two wall guides and heavy duty wide-flare brushes to pick up debris close to walls or edges. This outdoor sweeper offers a brush height adjustment control to raise and lower the brushes depending on the type of debris you're picking up. The commercial L1405 Spin Sweep Pro uses a translucent 6.6 gallon collection bin that never needs to be replaced.Clean up grass clippings, rocks, mulch, sand, gravel, metal filings, leaves, tree bark, litter, cans, and more with the SpinSweep Pro Outdoor Sweeper from Hoover. This motorless personal street sweeper cleans the driveway, patio, and sidewalk with no cord to trip over, no batteries to charge, and no fuel to mix. Heavy duty brushes spin while the unit is pushed, sweeping debris into a collection bin for tidier surroundings. A 21-inch cleaning path covers a lot of ground fast. Smooth-operating swivel casters offer a zero-degree turn radius for negotiating that narrow walkway or garden path. Ideal for home and business, storefronts, garages, and poolside cleanup, the SpinSweep assembles easily with no tools required, so it's ready to go in minutes. An ergonomic handle adjusts quickly to desired height for optimal comfort and control. A top-mounted, brush-height adjustment mechanism sets the SpinSweep for a wide variety of cleanup applications. A large, 6-gallon, E-Z Empty collection bin is translucent so there's no need to guess if it's full, and the bin empties fast with just one hand for less downtime and more productivity. At just over 16 pounds, the Hoover SpinSweep is light enough for anyone to use. And, it hangs up or stands on its own for out-of-the-way storage. Wall guides and wide-flare brushes provide right-to-the-edge pickup. Best of all, this cleanup machine produces no air pollution, no noise pollution, and consumes no energy during operation! A great cleanup solution if there are already issues with the neighbors. Plus, the SpinSweep is covered by a full Hoover one-year warranty on parts and labor, and is backed by a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. --Brian Olson
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