commodoremoody
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I've got a similar Hoover. The Mach 5. It's sort of like your windtunnel. Just a little more gadget-laden. It has an adjustable handle, power hand tool, cord winder, and brush shut-off switch among other things.
It's an alright vacuum and it picks up very well, but it's head is kind of big and lumbering. It doesn't maneuver into tight spaces that easily. The vacuum itself is a bit heavy and somewhat a chore to push and pull. It could benefit from a self-propel feature.
The one thing I really do not like about it is the dirt cup. Anyone that says the bottom-empty design is great is out of their bleeding mind! It's a terrible design. The trap door isn't spring loaded meaning that you have to manually shut the door and it gets dust everywhere. I have to empty it outside. Terrible design.
If I had to choose a vacuum, this probably wouldn't be the one.
I am much more comfortable using the Fantom Fury I bought at the Goodwill for $7 versus the Hoover Mach 5 for $175. It's light and small. Easy to maneuver. Better dirt cup and I love the hose in the handle.
We all have our preferences though. Enjoy your new vac!
~Tim
It's an alright vacuum and it picks up very well, but it's head is kind of big and lumbering. It doesn't maneuver into tight spaces that easily. The vacuum itself is a bit heavy and somewhat a chore to push and pull. It could benefit from a self-propel feature.
The one thing I really do not like about it is the dirt cup. Anyone that says the bottom-empty design is great is out of their bleeding mind! It's a terrible design. The trap door isn't spring loaded meaning that you have to manually shut the door and it gets dust everywhere. I have to empty it outside. Terrible design.
If I had to choose a vacuum, this probably wouldn't be the one.
I am much more comfortable using the Fantom Fury I bought at the Goodwill for $7 versus the Hoover Mach 5 for $175. It's light and small. Easy to maneuver. Better dirt cup and I love the hose in the handle.
We all have our preferences though. Enjoy your new vac!
~Tim
