Is the Hoover Elite really no-more?

[super-sweeper]

I've heard stories,And i hope it is not true,But is Hoover really stopping production of the Elite?

-Alex.

 

[durango159]

Yes, the Elite is done. They may be bringing out something similar but that particular machine with hood is finished.

Hoover has actually had problems making that machine over the past few years I've heard because TTI recieved nothing from Maytag, that's why TTI so many new machines on the market because they got nothing from Maytag at the settlement. They had to send that hood out a few companies and get someone to copy cat and contract it out. So its actually become in some ways an extra financial burden because of subcontracting for that hood. But this all what I've heard. I don't work for Hoover and don't officially know what is up their sleeve. I've heard there is a lot in play though.

As I've said before, many people on here can't wait and are super excited about the 2014 Anniversary edition Kirby to roll out. Hopefully by then we will see more of what Hoover has been working on to replace the Elite with and improve many other machines. We just have to sit, wait and watch!!

 

[super-sweeper]

That's sad,Please tell me they still plan to make the Convertible/"Gaurdsman"?

-Alex.

 

[bagintheback]

TTI just recently updated the Guardsman line, and added a model to the Royal Commercial line up. Plus, Hoover still has to compete with Sanitaire and other commercial companies. I doubt the Guardsman will be leaving us anytime soon.

 

[floor-a-matic]

I hope the Elite style hood comes back.

Bring back domestic Convertibles, Constellation, Celebrity & Floor-A-Matic too.

 

[durango159]

I think everyone wanting the Elite should email Hoover or contact their Facebook. That would do the most justice. I myself don't work for Hoover and never did. Just posting here what I've heard!!

Be sure to give reasoning in your email. For this example I'll use Hoover Celebrity!
Simply stating "Bring back the Celebrity" won't do anything. They need to know what it was about the Celebrity that we liked so much. Plus most of the people there probably don't know what the Celebrity model really was. You can give them a model number and maybe that would provide reference like the S3141 was the Celebrity IV Elite with headlight equipped power head.

 

[kirbyultimateg]

I sure hate to hear that Hoover discontinued the Elites! They had a very long run from 1988-2012! RIP Hoover Elites!

 

[kirbyultimateg]

The Hoover factory that the Elites were made in is closing on 12-31-2012. The last Elites rolled off of the line earlier this month.

 

[super-sweeper]

I second Floor-A-Matic's post!

We need the domestic convertible,connie,celeberty and the floor-a-matic!

I'll give some reasons...

CONVERTIBLE-VERY excellent at grit and soil removal,Durable,Reliable,Ran all the way from late 1950s to 1993!

CONSTELLATION-The only cleaner of it's kind!"The cleaner that walks on air"!Who wouldn't want a floating magic vacuum cleaner?All it needs now is a Power-head (With elite-style brush-roller) And it's a hit!

CELEBRITY-Would work very well in the commercial market,Along with domestic!Powerful too!

FLOOR-A-MATIC-Why not update the FloorMates?They sell well,But what would sell better is a Hoover with SCRUB-BRUSHES (No,Not those little sonic-toothbrush like things) Actual buffing pads! Combined with a powerful,efficient water extracting system along with maybe even a built-in water heater for extreme cleaning!

Why and what do you think Hoover should bring back?
Please answer down below!

Happy Hoovering!
-Alex.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

A good suggestion would be to

contact TTI, and, "tell them" all of this.  Dan Gregory LOVES consumer input!


  I've seen some photos of some new things in the lineup. I've been asked not to talk about it much.  But,  I hope y'all like RED.

 

[kirbyultimateg]

Hoover needs to bring back a lot of things for residential use! LOL
Convertible/Decade/Elite/Legacy/Concept/Innovation uprights.
Celebrity/Spirit/Dimension/Spectrum/PowerMax/PortaPower canisters.
Floor A Matic/FloorMax carpet shampooers/floor polishers.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I agree

100%.

 

[durango159]

BLUE!!

I love Red, but I hope there's also some navy blue by chance!!!!! Here's a perfect example of what I'm thinking of John!! Oh can't imagine owning something that awesome looking!!

 

[tolivac]

Another Hoover to bring back--The Junior !!!Leaves the Oreck in the dust.And---make the "new" Juniors,Convertibles,Guardsman, out of METAL,not plastic-and METAL fans-like that in the Metal Royals and older Hoovers.

 

[kirbyultimateg]

I doubt Hoover will listen to my feedback. I doubt they will bring back these machines.

 

[super-sweeper]

@kirbyultimateg

There's always hope.

-Alex.

 

[durango159]

It never hurts to email and feedback!! Companies like listening to what their customers say. Sometimes they don't bring all of something they will reintroduce some features as was typical of those former products that people like so much, due to feedback!!

I strongly still encourage anyone with an issue to contact them via Facebook, email or both!!

 

[sebo_fan]

Email TTI

Whilst you're at it, please press upon them to re-enter the UK and buy back Hoover off Candy. Its about time we got the same Hoover products again, worldwide.

 

[fantomlightning]

Does...

Anyone know if the C1404 has the holes for an Elite tool caddy to be attached?