“Hoover” is the brand name of Hoover Company of US. The company established its major strong base in UK and “hoover” brand name has become synonymous for vacuum cleaners in colloquial British English.
Vacuum cleaner is a device that creates partial vacuum with the help of an air pump to suck up dirt and dust usually from floors. The dirt or dust thus sucked is collected by either a dust-bag or a cyclone for disposing of later on.
Hoover vacuum cleaners have always created standards in the vacuum industry. Hoover vacuum cleaner line includes different models for residential as well as commercial purposes. There are three kinds of Hoover vacuum cleaners available in market: the upright vacuum, the canister vacuum, and the hard floor Hoover vacuum cleaners.
Let us talk about the three most popular models of Hoover vacuum cleaner.
Hoover 5507-900 Elite Rewind Upright Bag-fewer model is equipped with a 12 amp motor. It includes a lifetime HEPA filter that will never require replacement. An indicator light has been provided with this model to alert you when the filter needs cleaning. This model works well on all surfaces and cleans quickly a strip of 14-1/2 inches width. Its 9 feet stretch hose jet allows you more enhanced reach; for rewinding this chord you have to simply push a button. Head light and furniture guard have also been provided with this model so as to avoid damage to your furniture while sweeping. A pet hair removal tool, a dusting brush, an upholstery tool and a crevice wand for cleaning special needs are provided with each vacuum cleaner. Besides all these special features, each model of Hoover vacuum cleaners bears a one year warranty.
The other powerful model is Hoover F5914-900 – SteamVac with Clean Surge. It is provided with a powerful 12-emp motor to clean the carpets and upholstery. The SpinScrub (patented) multiple rotating brushes system efficiently lifts the dirt from the floor and will not let the particles escape into the air. Its five brushes and two speeds options are easy to remove and rinse after you have finished the cleaning. In order to remove the hard and stubborn stains from the carpet, Hoover vacuum cleaners of SteamVac model have a surge feature that creates targeted blasts of water and solution on the stain. For heated cleaning, hot air can also be used in the same way. Two tanks are provided with this model: one for the cleaning solution and the other for the dirty water. The capacity of solution tank is to hold 1 gallon of water and cleaning solution is mixed in this tank. To clean upholstery, a nozzle has been provided and it can be conveniently used on stairs with the help of its 8 feet long hose. It can be put on and off with the help of a foot pedal. Without moving the plug, you can cover a good distance of up to 27 feet with the help of its chord. These Hoover vacuum cleaners are included with cleaning solution and the model is available with a one year warranty.
There are other Hoover vacuum cleaners of Hoover S3765-040 Wind Tunnel Electronic Bag-less Canister. This model is a bag-less vacuum cleaner where their patented “wind tunnel” technology has been used for providing an exceptional cleaning power. This model is also equipped with HEPA filters that eliminate allergens in most efficient manner and this filter is easy to remove and clean. It has a unique feature of extreme quietness. It has large wheels that provide an easy mobility without creating any noise. The on and off points are located on the hand grips from where you can conveniently use them. Similarly, the variable suction adjustment and agitator speed adjustment points are also located on the hand grip to provide convenient handling. The Chrome wands provided with this model have a telescopic adjustment and fast release feature. Its 25 feet long cord offers a great coverage area to clean. This chord can be recoiled with the help of a food pedal. These Hoover vacuum cleaners are provided with complete set of attachments like floor and dusting brushes, brush to clean the filter, a power hand tool, furniture nozzle and crevice tool. This model is available with full one year warranty against manufacturer’s defects.
There are numerous different Hoover vacuum cleaners, each varying in style and feature. But, the belts and rollers are more or less similar in every vacuum cleaner.
For the maintenance of Hoover vacuum cleaners, you have to first determine what is wrong with your vacuum cleaner. Not much parts of any vacuum create problem due to malfunction. Usually the problems occur due to malfunctioning of belt. To remove this problem, flip the vacuum on its front such that the brush is facing you. You can see a small plate around the brush. Remove it by unscrewing and then check the belt. There is a possibility that the belt has broken or has wrapped itself around the portion of brush. If broken, take the belt to the store to buy a new piece. While purchasing new piece of belt, identify the proper size of the belt. These belts do not price much. Sometimes vacuum agitator brush also creates some problems due to tangling with hair, pieces of carpet or string; you can cut all that with pair of scissors and after cleaning simply replace the belt and screw the plate back on the front. If the problem is due to poor suction, probably something may be blocking one of the hoses. Remove the hoses one at a time; if you are not able to reach the blockage, use the end of a mop or broomstick to push the obstruction. You can consult the owner’s manual, if required. Remember, your vacuum cleaner also requires routine maintenance to ensure that the filter is not too dirty or blocked; the chord of the vacuum has not become frayed. The most common problems a vacuum cleaner suffers are related to agitator brush, the belt or the blockage. Repair and maintenance of these problems is not difficult. By doing it yourself you can save lot of your money besides getting an efficient performance of your vacuum.
