Vacuum Cleaner Reviews - Hoover Vacuum Cleaners - U5268970

The Hoover EmPower TurboPower Bagless Upright U5268970 is compact vacuum cleaner with a power boost feature, hush mode and a HEPA filter that captures 99.9% of allergens including dust mites. There are 5 floor height settings and an on-board tool kit that includes a deluxe-stretch hose, extension wand and 3 tools. One of these tools is an upholstery unit with a rotating brush, something that pet owners and parents of small children may find helpful. The other thing that pet owners in particular may like is the power boost feature that allows the operator to turn on extra suction at the touch of a switch for times when pet hair is woven into the carpet or cloth fibers.

The feature appreciated the most in this Hoover vacuum model is probably its adaptability. Priced at around $100 dollars, the Hoover EmPower TurboPower Bagless Upright U5268970 seems like a great value. This Hoover vacuum cleaner's ability to reach a variety of places with the extended deluxe wand coupled with its capability to handle vacuuming both carpeting and hard wood make it a good choice for a variety of environments.

This Hoover vacuum cleaner includes a few features that are usually seen on higher priced Hoover vacuums. One of the extra features is a headlight, which is a terrific feature for areas that are dark such as under furniture. Headlights on vacuum cleaners also have the capacity to illuminate the tiniest of objects (think jewelry) and can also draw attention to items that are hard on almost any machine, like metal screws or long lengths of string. Other great things on this machine are the adjustability of the height and of course the included tool kit which in addition to the upholstery tool with rotating brush, there is also a crevice tool, 14" extension wand and dusting brush.

The biggest issue with this Hoover vacuum cleaner is that the body feels a little less solid than better quality machines. The plastic body and dirt cup tend to hold up well-enough, but the plastic is prone to discoloring and scratching over time. The dirt cup can be somewhat messy to empty and the filters are easily damaged if care is not taken with them when cleaning them off. The filter that returns air to the room actually needs to be accessed with a screwdriver, but the main filter is mounted in the dirt cup and is the one that needs to be refreshed on a more regular basis.

The TurboPower boost feature of this Hoover vacuum is as it is advertised, a nice boost of power for those times when heavier debris becomes difficult to lift. A hush feature makes the Hoover EmPower TurboPower Bagless Upright U5268970 wonderful for parents of small children who nap or for those taking care of the elderly. There is a noticeable difference in sound when the hush feature is turned on, making this Hoover seem all the louder when the hush feature is off.

The Hoover EmPower is a decent vacuum for the inexpensive price. Featuring many things that are generally found on higher end vacuum cleaners, it is a versatile machine that has a lot of suction. The 1-year warranty is nice to have in case any of the parts need replacing.

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