Recent content by chyvan

My Hoover owners manual from 1986 says that the bearings are lubricated for the life of the motor. Anyone know if you should still do it, or just leave them alone as the manual suggests?

Just a caution: There is an o-ring on the top of the removeable canister. While you might notice it falling into the trash while emptying, another household member who doesn't have the same love of vacuums might not. Therefore, don't let anyone else use the vacuum but you. My friend has one...

I empty out my Hoover type A bags approimately 3 times before they get a hole in them. At that point I put in a new one. I feel comfortable doing it because most of the debris in my bags are from pet hair which doesn't clog the pores the same way fine dust does.

I have a Hoover Convertible U4423. The label on the base says it has a 5 amp motor. I bought it from a Smitty's store in Phoenix, AZ in 1986 when I was moving into my first apartment. It was on sale for about $80 and it came with the attachments for as a giveaway promotion. Personally, I...