Nice vacs.
Those machines actually are fairly good with performance. I've refurbished and resold a few of each kind over the years.
That Hoover Bagless, which I believe is model number: U5280-940 would have the 7.3Amp motor. Hoover did switch the 12Amp motor at some point but as best I can make out decals, I'd say yours is still the nice energy efficient model.
That Hoover is a Direct Air- fan first system, not a clean air design. You need to check the fan chamber on motor and make sure all blades are intact. The brush rolls on these are awesome because they are completely serviceable. Unless those bristles are worn or anything is melted, then everything is fixable. Bearings can be cleaned, greased or replaced if real bad. Remove all hair on bristles and under end caps. If end caps show any melting- they can be replaced. Upon reassembly ensure that metal washer on each end is installed correctly, brush roll should rotate smoothly, quiet and fast. If not recheck everything again. You're better off trying to keep the genuine style plastic/ with nylon bristle agitator than ruining this vac with a wooden CWP yellow bristled vacuum. There is a HUGE HUGE cleaning difference in using the yellow bristled CWP brush rolls compared to original style Hoover ones.
Hoover would not recommend washing that filter, but myself along with some others have done it. Just be careful and don't soak any longer for 30 minutes if even that long. You'd be amazed what 10 minutes in bleach will do!! I hate bleach but for those filters, it works awesome.
Those Bissells are fairly basic to work on. Clean air designs, 12 Amp motors. I recommend washing hose. If you do wash the hose hang it dry for about 36 hours to ensure its completely dry before re-installation. Hardest part about those Bissells in my mind is the housing behind the dirt cup as there are tons of miniature compartments that collect all sorts of dust and junk.
Best of luck and keep us informed of any questions, concerns and updates!!!
