Hoover 5507-900 Elite Auto-Rewind Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Hoover 5507-900 Elite Auto-Rewind Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Customer Review: Fast Delivery for a great vacuum!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was in the market for a new vacuum, I've been using a very old Kenmore vacuum (probably about 9+ years, it was a hand me down from my parents). Suffice to say the Kenmore's motor finally kicked it, and I figured it was time for something new.
I searched for about 3 days and read to reviews on maybe 6 different choices on this website. This vacuum stood out the most so I decided to give it a chance. The price is very fair for this vacuum (it sells for about $126-150 still in hotel bulk order catalogs), and the shipping was amazingly fast from Amazon.
Pros:
- Very powerful suction
- Very light and sleek design
- HEPA filter, and bagless! (very easy to take the compartment off and slide the mess right into a trash bag, also really easy to clean filter)
- Auto-Rewindable power cable (it does rewind quite fast so be wary)
- Extremely quick and easy setup
- Fairly long reach on the detachable hose
- Very easy to toggle height settings
- Not as loud as I had expected it to be
Cons:
- Auto-Rewind cord is a little too fast
- No function to shut off the motor of the brush when you use the hose
- Mine did not come with the one screw you need for the handle, but I managed with one I had around the house.
- No other colors!
Overall this vacuum is very well priced for how well it cleans, you will be surprised how much dirt and pet hair you will pick up when you first use it! I have only just recently got it, so I do not know how it will stand up with the test of time, but from the other reviews it seems to be pretty sturdy.
*** A Year Later - April 13 2010 - Just changed the filter for the first time, works like new! Nothing else to report vacuum is still very strong, the attachments are all in mint condition and the beater works just like it did out of the box! Suction was becoming a problem until I changed the filter.
Customer Review: What's the fuss?
Summary: 5 Stars
I read many of the reviews - good and bad - and decided to buy one of these. I paid $89.99 at Costco; this item lists for $139.99 on Hoover's website. I have nothing bad to say about this machine at this point, and don't understand some of the complaints that I've read.
Out of the box, the handle is attached with one screw (provided); there is one flexible rubber hose that easily plugs into two fittings. That's it - assembly complete. Plug and run. It was amusing to watch the dirt/carpet lint float about in a swirling motion in the clear cannister. (I need to get out more, huh?)
The cord does exit the machine at the bottom because of the rewind mechanism; I was cautious not to run over it while cleaning. However, then I saw a small clip on the upper handle that is obviously meant to be used to keep the cord up and away from harm's way. If you don't use the clip, then running over the cord is very likely. That's why some reviews have mentioned a burning rubber smell, I imagine.
Next, the dirt chamber/cannister could not be easier to remove and empty. Push one button and the chamber can be lifted out; then, flip one lever and the bottom opens on the chamber to release the dirty contents (over a trashcan.)
Additionally, the motor is very quiet, I think. It is not the loud vacuum noise that older vacs usually have. Its suction power is great, and the attachments are stored in a stealth way about the handle. All of the buttons are yellow and easily seen; the on/off switch (which is foot operated) is larger than any ordinary button I've ever seen, and is easy to use. I wouldn't be surprised that if I read the instruction manual I'll discover some other neat things that I need to know.
So, what's the fuss that I've seen in some reviews? I just don't see the same faults. I'm sure it will take a little time to get fully used to a new machine, but I am very happy with my purchase.
Customer Review: It's okay
Summary: 3 Stars
I just bought this vacuum after reading tons of reviews on others.
I ended up in Target going back and forth between the Dyson slim and this one. I just could not get myself to spend the money on the Dyson.
I liked the fact that this one was much lighter than most of the others.
I also really liked the retractable cord! I currently have central vac in my home but hate the lack of suction in the wand to I decided to have a regular vac as well.
First thoughts after using this vacuum:
Spinning brush is noisy. If the brush is set to low, it makes a lot of noise- so you have to have the height adjusted just right.
Love how the attachments are attached. They don't fall off and they are easy to use. Very much a flaw that the brush keeps spinning when you use attachments. I don't use them much so this won't effect me to much but I think no matter which model you have (for SAFETY sake) the brush should stop spinning on all models- not just the more expensive ones!
BIG problem is how low they made the cord come out. You have to totally hold it up so as not to run it over as you vacuum. Kinda a pain! The retractable cord is great though- to bad they didn't have it come out a little higher and out of the way.
Suction seems good- except on the fuzz of my large area rug. And watch out so you don't suck up the cord!
Weight is good and I can move it around without a problem.
Nice light on the front.
I found the canister easy to empty. I take it outside to do it because as always, with canisters, dust does tend to fly around while dumping it.
Overall it's okay for a vacuum. I took off two stars for the cord being easy to run over and the brush spinning while using attachments.
They could improve these problems for the safety of the comsumer.
I think it will get the job done for me.
Good Luck! :-)
Customer Review: Great so far
Summary: 4 Stars
I have been using this vacuum for a few weeks now and am more impressed than I ever expected to be for this price. I have several pets in my home, and am allergic to dust mites, so I vacuum about every other day. My old vacuum (a Eureka bag-less I had for years) was finally giving out, and I decided to try this Hoover. I am glad I did!
Here are the pros:
1. effective: I vacuumed with my old vacuum, then went over it with this one and picked up a whole lot more. It seems great at picking up pet hair. The attachments seem pretty good so far, too.
2. agile: it's lightweight, moves easily, and fits into fairly tight spaces. The cord is nice and long, too, which I love.
3. easy: the canister is super-easy to remove, empty, and replace, and it is much more mess-free than others I've seen or used. Also, the cord retractor is great. Buttons are well-located and easy to depress.
4. quiet: I don't know if my old vacuum was especially loud, but this one is much quieter and less irritating/painful to the ears.
Here are a few (minor) cons:
1. design details: while I like the overall design, I would have liked an easy way to keep from running over the cord. I also would have liked a handle on the back like my old vacuum, which was handy if I had to carry it up or down stairs.
2. canister fills up too quickly: okay, this is nitpicking. I'm happy the vacuum is picking up so much stuff, but I have to empty the canister pretty frequently since it's not all that big.
Overall, I'm thrilled with the performance, especially at this price!! I'll be interested to see how long this vacuum lasts. It feels flimsier than my last one, but probably only because it weighs less. Anyway, you can't go wrong at this price.
Customer Review: Gives me 'piece-of-mind'
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned this vacuum for one year now and I am very impressed with the results I have gotten with it. After our old early 90's hand-me-down Hoover went out I bought a Eureka Altima. The thing worked real good for about 3 months then started smelling hot and making strange noises while in use. Couldn't figure out the problem - belt was fine. I unscrued the hood to find the brackets which hold the brushtoll in place were melted. Others have experienced similar results. Now I know the problem... it's a peice of s**t! Luckily the store I bought it from has a better return policy than the product itself. I got my money back and bought this Hoover instead.
Like I said, I have been pleased. I get a sick pleasure out of examining all the dirt and fibers this vacuum pulls up. It gives me piece of mind to know that all that junk is no longer lying on the carpet surface being kicked-up and breathed-in by my family. After seeing what this thing sucks up after just a few days, I can definatly believe the claims that are made linking carpets and asthsma, especially in children.
I do have one tip: at some point you might begin to notice your Hoover doesn't have the suction it once did. You may first notice this in the handheld device. Don't panic. Your vacuum does not "suck", well it does, but not in the bad way. You only need to do a better job of cleaning out the inner filter. When you go to dump the dirt canister, 'unlock the yellow basket filter and remove the inner round filter. I removed the ultra-fine caked-on dirt with one of the vacuum's own attachment - the brush with the stiff stationary bristles. The process takes <5 minutes. Then when you turn on, watch out! Obviously the better care you give this machine the longer and more efficiently it will serve you.