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I bought the green version without the mini turbo nozzle for my parents about 7 years ago. It really is a great carpet cleaner, and with the brush shut-off switch, it's not bad at picking up surface litter on floors. The cord is really long and never needed to be plugged in more than once in a large one bedroom apartment. Suction through the hose is very good for tool use - which is also a downside. There is no suction valve control on the hose to reduce the power. So when you try to use the tools, the hose contracts and you are constantly fighting with it to stretch it to reach where you need it. Also, I found these newer cheap Hoover upholstery nozzles practically useless for fabrics - the edges are so sharp that it can ruin any fabric, especially anything with stitching like bedspreads. There are no "lint-grabber" strips or even a small row of bristles to reduce the "suction lock" the plastic nozzle ends up having on fabrics.

I even bought the optional extra reach hose and floor brush so that my Dad could use this Windtunnel to clean their bare floors more easily. That Hoover floor brush is really well designed - with its one strip of bristles down the centre of the brush which allows dirt pick on the back stroke as well as the forward stroke. But those springy Hoover stretch hoses are a pain to use - you are constantly fighting the "spring-back" effect, and if you stray too far from the vacuum, the unit tips over. I can't understand the fascination with these Hoover 3-1 stretch hoses...

Despite the problems with the hose and tools, I am sure you'll love this machine! Happy vacuuming!


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Post# 59628 1/31/2009 at 14:53 (5,553 days old) by filterqueen83 ()
Checkrate/Likes I got this cleaner today from my local thrift store. I have been wanting a nicer self propelled vacuum for my house. This must not have been used much as I have all the attachments and the hose is very shiny and tough. It is my belief it may have sat around as it also has no scratches or major scuffs.

Post# 59629 , Reply# 1 1/31/2009 at 14:55 (5,553 days old) by filterqueen83 ()
Checkrate/Likes *second pic* second pic. I replaced all the belts and the hepa filter with a new one and new Genuine Hoover Bag. And genuine belts from good year lol.

Post# 59644 , Reply# 2 1/31/2009 at 17:20 (5,553 days old) by kirbyvacuum (Long Island New York)
Checkrate/Likes *Belt changing* Hi Matt Was the belts like most Hoovers of that style a pain to change? Take care Doug

Post# 59654 , Reply# 3 1/31/2009 at 18:33 (5,553 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada)
Checkrate/Likes *Great vacuum!* I bought the green version without the mini turbo nozzle for my parents about 7 years ago. It really is a great carpet cleaner, and with the brush shut-off switch, it's not bad at picking up surface litter on floors. The cord is really long and never needed to be plugged in more than once in a large one bedroom apartment. Suction through the hose is very good for tool use - which is also a downside. There is no suction valve control on the hose to reduce the power. So when you try to use the tools, the hose contracts and you are constantly fighting with it to stretch it to reach where you need it. Also, I found these newer cheap Hoover upholstery nozzles practically useless for fabrics - the edges are so sharp that it can ruin any fabric, especially anything with stitching like bedspreads. There are no "lint-grabber" strips or even a small row of bristles to reduce the "suction lock" the plastic nozzle ends up having on fabrics. I even bought the optional extra reach hose and floor brush so that my Dad could use this Windtunnel to clean their bare floors more easily. That Hoover floor brush is really well designed - with its one strip of bristles down the centre of the brush which allows dirt pick on the back stroke as well as the forward stroke. But those springy Hoover stretch hoses are a pain to use - you are constantly fighting the "spring-back" effect, and if you stray too far from the vacuum, the unit tips over. I can't understand the fascination with these Hoover 3-1 stretch hoses... Despite the problems with the hose and tools, I am sure you'll love this machine! Happy vacuuming!

Post# 59661 , Reply# 4 1/31/2009 at 19:18 (5,553 days old) by methodistbill ()
Checkrate/Likes *Excellent Vac* I have one of these. Excellent vacuum. Hard to beat on carpet. EurekaPrince is right about the hose. There's too much suction when using the accessory hose. But all-in-all, a very good vacuum! Bill

Post# 59954 , Reply# 5 2/5/2009 at 21:12 (5,548 days old) by filterqueen83 ()
Checkrate/Likes *changing the belt* The belt was honestly not that difficult to change. It did not require any major demo. Finding the correct belt and bag and such was the hard part. I did change all the belts though. There are two the v belt was all that needed to be changed but did them both. I am very proud of this machine. I am not really picky about collecting as some. Some like vintage some like newer. I like vacs that interest me. I really like self propelled and my concepts are sooo loud.