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| U8361-900 Hoover Windtunnel 2 The Hoover WindTunnel 2 upright vacuum series cleans carpet better than any other leading brand. The patented WindTunnel 2 technology, located in the floor nozzle, forces the rotating brushes and airflow to work in harmony. It lifts and traps the dirt, so it won't scatter back into the carpet. Dirt ends up in the cleaner, not on the floor. Standard Features |
| Allergen "Y" Bags #4010100Y |
F7452900
SteamVac™ Dual V™ Widepath™
All Terrain™
Heated cleaning SpinScrub™ 6 REMOVABLE
Rotating Brushes SpinScrub™ hand tool
Automatic detergent mixing system
Removable nozzle for quick rinse cleaning
Auto Rinse™ - Washes carpet on the forward
motion - Rinses carpet with clear water,
automatically, on the reverse motion
Cleaning Solutions Included: One 16 oz.
Comes with a Hard Floor Cleaning System
Full One Year Warranty From Hoover
SteamVac™ Dual V™ Widepath™
All Terrain™
Heated cleaning SpinScrub™ 6 REMOVABLE
Rotating Brushes SpinScrub™ hand tool
Automatic detergent mixing system
Removable nozzle for quick rinse cleaning
Auto Rinse™ - Washes carpet on the forward
motion - Rinses carpet with clear water,
automatically, on the reverse motion
Cleaning Solutions Included: One 16 oz.
Comes with a Hard Floor Cleaning System
Full One Year Warranty From Hoover
| All Hoover Vacuum and Floor Cleaner purchases come with a one year warranty. To purchase a new Vacuum or Floor Cleaner click on Hoover Products. To purchase a Hoover part, filter or bag click on Hoover parts. |
| The Brand New Hoover Windtunnel 2 Bagless |
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Hoover Vacuum began in 1907. Murray Spangler, an inventor who worked nights as a janitor, was cleaning rugs in a Canton,
Ohio, department store. But all the dust raised from his broom aggravated his asthma, and he called upon his inventor's creativity
to find a solution to the problem. Spangler gathered a tin soap box, a fan, a sateen pillow case and a broom handle, then
assembled an odd-looking, cumbersome contraption that managed to pull the dust away from the air he breathed. He quickly
realized that this "suction sweeper," as he called it, had enormous sales potential, and he began seeking financial backing.
Spangler's family friend, Susan Hoover, agreed to try the machine in her home. Before long, she was singing its praises to her
husband, W.H. "Boss" Hoover, owner of a leather goods manufacturing shop. Hoover bought the patent from Spangler in 1908,
retained him as a partner, and soon had six employees assembling six vacuums a day in a corner of the leather goods shop. To
educate the public about the product, Hoover placed a small ad in the Saturday Evening Post offering 10 days' free use of a
Hoover suction sweeper to anyone who wrote and requested it. But instead of sending the cleaner directly to the potential
customer, he chose a reputable store in each city from which requests arrived and sent the vacuum to that store. He sent a letter
requesting that the store manager deliver the machine and keep the commission from any resulting sale, then offered the store
the opportunity to become a dealer for the Company. This laid the groundwork for a national dealer network which continues
today as the main channel of distribution for Hoover products.
Meanwhile, engineers were designing new and improved methods of cleaning carpet in keeping with the mission of the Hoover
engineering and design development program. One of their most noteworthy innovations was the beater bar, introduced in 1926,
which was the basis for one of the most memorable advertising slogans in history: "It beats as it sweeps as it cleans." Here's
how it works: As a metal bar gently taps the carpet to loosen deeply embedded dirt, a bristle brush rapidly sweeps the carpet
aided by strong suction. The beater bar, further refined to become the Quadraflex agitator for double the brushing action, is
utilized in most Hoover vacuum cleaners today. And countless other "firsts" have been developed by Hoover engineers over the
years to give consumers their most-wanted convenience features. These include the disposable paper bag, the vacuum cleaner
headlight, the self-propelled feature and the side-mounted attached hose feature, for which Hoover received a patent in 1936 -
long before consumers showed an interest in it.
This dedication to innovation has kept Hoover America's No. 1 name in vacuum cleaners and the leading manufacturer of floor
care appliances.
Ohio, department store. But all the dust raised from his broom aggravated his asthma, and he called upon his inventor's creativity
to find a solution to the problem. Spangler gathered a tin soap box, a fan, a sateen pillow case and a broom handle, then
assembled an odd-looking, cumbersome contraption that managed to pull the dust away from the air he breathed. He quickly
realized that this "suction sweeper," as he called it, had enormous sales potential, and he began seeking financial backing.
Spangler's family friend, Susan Hoover, agreed to try the machine in her home. Before long, she was singing its praises to her
husband, W.H. "Boss" Hoover, owner of a leather goods manufacturing shop. Hoover bought the patent from Spangler in 1908,
retained him as a partner, and soon had six employees assembling six vacuums a day in a corner of the leather goods shop. To
educate the public about the product, Hoover placed a small ad in the Saturday Evening Post offering 10 days' free use of a
Hoover suction sweeper to anyone who wrote and requested it. But instead of sending the cleaner directly to the potential
customer, he chose a reputable store in each city from which requests arrived and sent the vacuum to that store. He sent a letter
requesting that the store manager deliver the machine and keep the commission from any resulting sale, then offered the store
the opportunity to become a dealer for the Company. This laid the groundwork for a national dealer network which continues
today as the main channel of distribution for Hoover products.
Meanwhile, engineers were designing new and improved methods of cleaning carpet in keeping with the mission of the Hoover
engineering and design development program. One of their most noteworthy innovations was the beater bar, introduced in 1926,
which was the basis for one of the most memorable advertising slogans in history: "It beats as it sweeps as it cleans." Here's
how it works: As a metal bar gently taps the carpet to loosen deeply embedded dirt, a bristle brush rapidly sweeps the carpet
aided by strong suction. The beater bar, further refined to become the Quadraflex agitator for double the brushing action, is
utilized in most Hoover vacuum cleaners today. And countless other "firsts" have been developed by Hoover engineers over the
years to give consumers their most-wanted convenience features. These include the disposable paper bag, the vacuum cleaner
headlight, the self-propelled feature and the side-mounted attached hose feature, for which Hoover received a patent in 1936 -
long before consumers showed an interest in it.
This dedication to innovation has kept Hoover America's No. 1 name in vacuum cleaners and the leading manufacturer of floor
care appliances.
| The following is an excerpt from consumer reports (www.consumerreports.org) on vacuum purchasing. |
Hoover, the oldest brand, was recently bought by Techtronic Industries, which also makes Ryobi tools and Dirt Devil vacuums. Other
major brands include Bissell; Eureka, which also offers central vacuums and makes high-end Electrolux models; Dyson, a brightly
colored British brand; Oreck; and Kenmore (Sears). Brands such as Miele, Panasonic, and Riccar tend to be sold at specialty stores.
Higher-priced Aerus (which also makes central vacs) is sold in its own stores and by direct mail; upscale Kirby is still sold door-to-
door. You'll also find Roomba, a robotic vac, and Euro-Pro stick vacs.
Along with the brand, your vacuum choices include several types:
Uprights. These tend to cost the least and account for the most sales. They still tend to do better than canisters on carpets, and
their one-piece design makes them easier to store. But many weigh more than 20 pounds, and some are less stable than canisters
on stairs. Price: $100 to $500 for most.
Canisters. The best can clean carpets about as well as uprights. Most are quieter and can be easier to maneuver, since you're
moving only the hose and powerhead. And most are better at getting under furniture. But the added clutter of the hose and wand
makes canisters bulkier overall and harder to store. Price: $150 to $700 for most.
Central vacuums. These work like a canister vac, letting you move only the hose and powerhead. They're also relatively quiet and
require less-frequent emptying. But they're pricey and typically require professional installation. Their roughly 35-foot hose can be
cumbersome, and there's no place to carry tools while you work. Price: $500 to $1,250 for most, plus $300 to $750 for professional
installation.
Stick vacs and hand vacs. These miniature electric vacs come with and without a cord and can be handy for small, quick jobs. But
both types typically lack the power of full-sized models. Price: $20 to $100.
HOW TO CHOOSE
Carpets still top the list of critical cleaning chores—an area where uprights still rule. But you may prefer a canister or even a central
vacuum for other cleaning. Here's what else to go by when shopping:
Consider suction. Look for models that performed well in airflow tests if you often clean with tools. These vacuums maintained more
suction through the hose as they filled with dust.
Don't be dazzled by gadgets. Most vacuums include a narrow crevice tool, a small brush for upholstery, and a round one for
dusting—enough for most users.
Protect your ears and lungs. Vacuums that scored a poor in noise tests produced 85 decibels or more, the level at which
recommend hearing protection is needed. If you're sensitive to dust, choose a model that scored well in emissions—and skip the
mess of emptying a bagless vac's bin by getting a bag-equipped model.
major brands include Bissell; Eureka, which also offers central vacuums and makes high-end Electrolux models; Dyson, a brightly
colored British brand; Oreck; and Kenmore (Sears). Brands such as Miele, Panasonic, and Riccar tend to be sold at specialty stores.
Higher-priced Aerus (which also makes central vacs) is sold in its own stores and by direct mail; upscale Kirby is still sold door-to-
door. You'll also find Roomba, a robotic vac, and Euro-Pro stick vacs.
Along with the brand, your vacuum choices include several types:
Uprights. These tend to cost the least and account for the most sales. They still tend to do better than canisters on carpets, and
their one-piece design makes them easier to store. But many weigh more than 20 pounds, and some are less stable than canisters
on stairs. Price: $100 to $500 for most.
Canisters. The best can clean carpets about as well as uprights. Most are quieter and can be easier to maneuver, since you're
moving only the hose and powerhead. And most are better at getting under furniture. But the added clutter of the hose and wand
makes canisters bulkier overall and harder to store. Price: $150 to $700 for most.
Central vacuums. These work like a canister vac, letting you move only the hose and powerhead. They're also relatively quiet and
require less-frequent emptying. But they're pricey and typically require professional installation. Their roughly 35-foot hose can be
cumbersome, and there's no place to carry tools while you work. Price: $500 to $1,250 for most, plus $300 to $750 for professional
installation.
Stick vacs and hand vacs. These miniature electric vacs come with and without a cord and can be handy for small, quick jobs. But
both types typically lack the power of full-sized models. Price: $20 to $100.
HOW TO CHOOSE
Carpets still top the list of critical cleaning chores—an area where uprights still rule. But you may prefer a canister or even a central
vacuum for other cleaning. Here's what else to go by when shopping:
Consider suction. Look for models that performed well in airflow tests if you often clean with tools. These vacuums maintained more
suction through the hose as they filled with dust.
Don't be dazzled by gadgets. Most vacuums include a narrow crevice tool, a small brush for upholstery, and a round one for
dusting—enough for most users.
Protect your ears and lungs. Vacuums that scored a poor in noise tests produced 85 decibels or more, the level at which
recommend hearing protection is needed. If you're sensitive to dust, choose a model that scored well in emissions—and skip the
mess of emptying a bagless vac's bin by getting a bag-equipped model.