Hoover commecial Elite

[chan55]

Has anyone used a Hoover Commercial Elite model C1404?
After getting mixed reviews regarding the lightweight Platinum Windtunnel, I went to the web sight and was checking out the commercial line. I use an old Spirit/Elite at a house I clean and I love it's liteweight It does not have onboard tools which is fine as I have a commercial porta power. I can't seem to figure out what is wrong with my Kenmore upright and I don't want to stick a pile of $ into it, as it so heavy, especially if I drag it to jobs.

How does it clean carpets and bare floors? It shows tools in the pix, but does not say if they are included. they are not onboard which is fine, less weight.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

They are very good.

There are no tools,  but,  there is a port for them, if you want to use tools.


  I saw the LAST one made last week.  They'll be enough 'parts' for about 3 years. 


  Here I am in the factory where they were built.  The plant is to close Dec 31.  a very sad day for HOOVER.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

The end of

the line.

 

[fantomfan]

elite

Is that it for the hoover commercial line? Are any more hoovers going to be made in america, or is every thing going to china and mexico, like everything else? Very sad indeed, hoover should be ashamed for doing this.

 

[kirbyultimateg]

Hoover C1404

 

[kirbyultimateg]

Hoover C1404 plastic agitator with 2 rows of brushes

 

[kirbyultimateg]

Hoover C1414

 

[kirbyultimateg]

Hoover C1414 plastic agitator with 2 rows of brushes

 

[kirbyultimateg]

Hoover C1403

 

[kirbyultimateg]

Hoover C1403

 

[floor-a-matic]

Here are some ELITES that I once had; & miss them.

The GOOD news is, I found ANOTHER Elite in red; it just needs a spa treatment.

 

[kirbyultimateg]

The Hoover Elite 200 and the Hoover C1403 are my dream Hoovers!

 

[durango159]

Fantomfan

From what I've heard the Elite line of Hoovers is completely done. The factory for that is in North Canton, Ohio, but those factories although historical and of great meaning to "Hoover" as we know it, are in very bad condition.

Hoover is producing parts for machines in China, and Mexico but also Glenwillow, Ohio. I've also heard that there are plans for is already a factory in Texas working on machines. Hoover is certainly not done producing machines in the U.S., they will bringing more back but in a safer, better condition factory from the run down ones in North Canton which Maytag during its' ownership of Hoover invested little to nothing in for upkeep.

It's amazing the stories and news out there. Many of us have felt that TTI is bringing Hoover down the drain. But if you talk with people like John Gregory who has owned his own Authorized Warranty Dealer service shop for Hoover products, it is Maytag that dramatically forced cuts in all others of Hoover production and really sent them down the drain. TTI received nothing from Maytag in regards to products, history or anything!!

 

[chan55]

Hoover Elite

Other then a longer heavier cord, is there any other differences in a commercial one as compared to the household ones?

 

[durango159]

Chan55, there's a few primarily cosmetic differences.

Colors, lack of headlights. On many of the commercial ones, the attachment suction door is a belt storage area and does not actually give you a port to attach hose. Some have different agitator brush. Also top cord hook is much bigger as a way to hook onto maid cart. Not sure if it swivels or not for easy cord removal. Otherwise motor and overall construction is the same.

 

[fantomfan]

durango159

Yea, i can see how maytag is the one to blame. I'll miss the elites though. At least american made hoover products will not end!!!

 

[floor-a-matic]

I hope the Elites come back; they're GREAT cleaners

 

[floor-a-matic]

Here's my Encore Supreme before spa treatment.

I'll put a new cord later this week.

Its Model #U4263-930; Serial #019400156789 (January 1994)

 

[kirbyultimateg]

So, Are the Hoover Elites moving to China or Mexico or staying in the USA or altogether discontinued? Thanks.