I decided to bring super chunky chocolate chip cookies into our living room. It was also my cookie that crumbled into five super chunky pieces and fell all over our new area rug. Thus, it was my responsibility to clean up the mess. Fortunately, I was well equipped to handle this domestic disaster with my new Hoover T Series Wind Tunnel Rewind Bagless Upright vacuum.
I could have gone with a cordless sweeper, but I opted to wheel out the full-sized Hoover instead. While our dog ran off to hide, I just pulled out a few feet of the 27-foot retractable power cord, plugged it in and went to work. The Hoover Rewind has a built in coil for the power cord. You pull out as much cord as you need and when you are finished you unplug the vacuum and step on the cord retraction pedal. A spring within the Hoover will rapidly rewind the power cord. It’s a clever feature that works well.
The powerful vacuum made short work of the crumbs, but I kept going since I was having fun. The Rewind is a pretty cool vacuum. It has many has many features that remind me of our old Dyson DC07. However, I think the build quality seems better and Hoover’s experience in building vacuums shows in many small, but meaningful ways. For example, all attachments are on board and easy to use. This Hoover has a crevice tool, 12-inch hose extension tube, dust brush, and small agitator tool that ride along. To employ them, you simply disconnect one end of the eight-foot vacuum cleaner hose and attach the desired tool. The process is much easier than using the tools on the Dyson.
For instance, when I encountered our new end table, I simply disconnected the hose and attached the agitator tool / upholstery tool. It roared to life with a powerful whir and I was able to quickly get under our table without knocking it about or scratching it. Once I finished there, I attached the crevice tool and ran it along the baseboard of our wall. It only took a few seconds and it was easy to use.
The accessories were easy to use because the ergonomics of the Hoover Rewind are excellent. For example, the power button and pedal that unlocks the handle from the upright position are both appropriately placed on the Hoover. You don’t have to read a manual or think like a clever industrial designer to use the Hoover Rewind. It just makes sense. The vacuum also provides useful windows that allow the user to visually inspect the agitator and drive belt. A System Check Indicator turns red if you need to rinse the filter, empty the dirt cup, and check for clogs.
We’re glad we found the Hoover T Series WindTunnel Rewind (Model UH70120) on sale for $129 at our local Sears store. Several years of Dyson DC07 ownership convinced my wife and me that even premium vacuum cleaners had limitations. So when we left our Dyson behind on a recent move, we vowed that we would seek a lower priced alternative to a premium vacuum. The Hoover has proven to be the perfect solution.
The Hoover WindTunnel Rewind offers many of the features found on a Dyson. Like the Dyson, the Hoover Wind Tunnel has a cyclonic action that can conjure dust and dirt from deep within a carpet. The WindTunnel Rewind also has a removable dustbin that works in a similar manner to the Dyson. However, the dust bin is a tad smaller than that of the Dyson and seems to be a bit messier to dump. The dirt didn’t tumble out as easily. The Hoover also has an easily cleaned HEPA filter to help clean the air of allergens and dust mites.
Overall, the Hoover T-series Wind Tunnel Rewind is a well-priced and worthy competitor to premium vacuums like the Dyson and Oreck. For under $150, this humble Hoover vacuum cleaner is a winner. I’ve found this vacuum to be effective in picking up dirt, dust, debris, and cookie crumbs.
Sources:
Hoover.com (http://hoover.com)
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