Thread Number: 8742
Hoover vs Hoover - You Help Decide |
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Post# 97048 , Reply# 1   4/25/2010 at 22:48 (5,085 days old) by joe22 ()   |   | |
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Guardsman ! |
Post# 97050 , Reply# 3   4/25/2010 at 22:57 (5,085 days old) by kirbyotronic ()   |   | |
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The Guardsman. |
Post# 97121 , Reply# 7   4/26/2010 at 22:02 (5,084 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada)   |   | |
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it's one powerful carpet cleaner and for the occasional dusting of end-tables and dining room chairs, the on-board hose has the strongest suction out there. It also lies very flat to get under coffee tables, and the cord is really long - 30 feet. The brush off switch makes removal of debris on bare floors a breeze. The only downsides: very noisy, heavy to lift up stairs, and I always find the "Y" bags hard to change because you have to remove and replace the cardboard collar almost blindly behind the bag itself. |
Post# 97136 , Reply# 9   4/27/2010 at 02:25 (5,084 days old) by a1945 ()   |   | |
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Basically if you want bagless go Dyson |
Post# 97204 , Reply# 11   4/27/2010 at 22:44 (5,083 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 97371 , Reply# 12   4/30/2010 at 03:37 (5,080 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)   |   | |
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I will also vote for the "Convertibles","Guardsman" Hoover vacuums over the WT machines-the WT machines are heavy,clunky and inefficient-another design that should be scrapped. |
Post# 97380 , Reply# 15   4/30/2010 at 06:37 (5,080 days old) by 1926700 ()   |   | |
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I couldn't agree more! |
Post# 97395 , Reply# 17   4/30/2010 at 13:45 (5,080 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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My vote is for he SC678. Although it has the wooden brushroll in it, you can easily upgrade that to the VGI or VGII. I prefer the VGII. It seems to agitate and groom the carpet better. Also, the ST bag system is outstanding. I think it's superior to the Hoover Type A bag system. The ST bag filters much better and is easier to install. I also think the SC678 will be a better deep cleaner than the SC9050. The SC9050 will mainly sweep up surface debris. However the SC678, even with its 5 amp motor, will create a seal to the carpet, draw it into the nozzle, agitate and "thump" it, while also creating air flow through to the pad for a more thorough clean.
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Post# 97401 , Reply# 19   4/30/2010 at 15:29 (5,080 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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You can convert any F&G setup to the ST style bag by purchasing an ST fill tube. I purchased one from an online janitorial supply, but I don't remember yet which one. The ST fill tube just snaps right onto the exhaust horn. Its design makes the whole assembly very airtight. I also have two Windtunnel Uprights -- a self-propelled bagged and a Platinum bagless. As described earlier, both are very clunky and don't maneuver well. The transmission on the self-propelled model shifts too fast and is very jerky. I learned quickly not to use it with bare feet because the vacuum can easily run over your feet in reverse! The Platinum model does have some good features and the dust cup empties easily. But it is a beast! Oddly enough, both emit a faint electrical smell. For all their drawbacks, they do clean extremely well. Sounds like the Guardsman is a good call. Convertibles are good machines! |
Post# 97462 , Reply# 24   12/31/2069 at 18:00 (19,810 days old) by gusherb (Chicagoland)   |   | |
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lol it was Hoover vs Hoover, and Hoover won......... The Guardsman anyway. But then I had mean highly competitive cleaning monster Sanitaire come bangin on the door of my brain.... LOL |
Post# 98075 , Reply# 26   5/10/2010 at 20:35 (5,070 days old) by gusherb (Chicagoland)   |   | |
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Will be on it's way once the place online I ordered it from gets it in. I'll be patiently waiting in the mean time... |
Post# 98082 , Reply# 27   5/10/2010 at 23:08 (5,070 days old) by joe22 ()   |   | |
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going with the guardsman, good choice |