Hoover Convertible or Eureka?

[ncovert]

I have to say...

...Eureka cleans better, because it has a bigger fan, better height adjuster, and the lovely F&G bag system instead of the crappy C bags...

 

[hoover78]

I think that most of the early Convertibles don't reall

HooverCelebrity, are you talking about the early 1960's/70s models? How would you say the later plastic convertibles starting with the 1979 U4119/U4127 models and so on, how do u think they perform on today's modern carpet? Just curious?

 

[ncovert]

In my opinion...

Andy, I think the performance of the plastic base Convertibles is okay. They perform better with A bags over C though.

 

[hoover78]

ncovert

yea thats what i've read everyone saying how the A bag was a big improvement for the convertible..
I dunno, ive just spent a whole year debating between which vacs are good, ive tried both old and newer plastic convertibles and just can't decide... im currently using a windtunnel (U5491-900)which IMO grooms just as good as the convertible, ive used concepts.. do great as well but just too clunky n heavy. But out of all the different makes and models of vacs ive tried... i keep coming back to the convertible... but just was concerned it wasn't effective enough for the thick dense carpet i have througout my whole house.

Ncovert.. i know ur the expert... what can u recommend for me? haha

 

[ncovert]

I'm no expert, Andy...

...but a plastic base Convertible is fine. I recommend swapping the C bag fill tube for an A bag one, to improve the performance, and it will be less messy


 

 

[hoover78]

thanks

ill give it a try

 

[gottahaveahoove]

um, let me see now............

HOOVER, hands down.

 

[poconovacman]

Really? John preferring a Hoover? Get outta town! I could have sworn he'd prefer a Filter Queen!


 


*ducks, runs like hell, and laughs like a fool* 

 

[gottahaveahoove]

"Run, Toto,

RUNNNN"

 

[vinvac]

Just my two cents..

Although I think Hoover had a good vacuum, a Eureka will out clean a Hoover anytime. If you vacuum in your bare feet, you can feel the Hoover sending dirt back at your feet.

The early model Eureka with the all brush Distribulator brush roll was an awesome cleaner. The woodin brush roll with the replaceable beater bar was not as good as the Vibra Groomer One or Two.

The F&G bag was far superior to the C bag of that time period. Now that they have made the ST bag, it makes any older model Eureka a fine vacuum with much better filtration.

The later model Eureka that used the front mount attachment sets that covered the brush roll were much better than the rear conversion of the Hoover at the time. When Hoover went to the front mount, that also improved.

Eureka always had a longer cord, full wrap bumper, most had a handle grip...the Dail-a-nap was a much better design for rug height adjustment as well. It kept the nozzle level to the carpet.

I think the design speaks for itself as it is still in use today and still very popular.