Hoover U5140-900 Tempo Widepath Bagged Upright Vacuum Review

Ok, this is an edit of my original review, that is why you see a 5 star rating. I now give it a 3. I was going to return the vacuum after just a month of using it, but endend up keeping it... In that month the brush belt broke twice. Each replacement belt set of 2 in Hoover is 10 dollars so it seems quite expensive. However, after the last time I changed the belt it has worked very well for over a month. The reason the belt breakes often is really simple. You need to be very careful with the way you set the belt. If it is a bit out of place it breakes. Also, the metal spin that holds the belt is not well chromed or polished. If you are able to touch the spin it feels like it has small grains. What happens is that as the belt turns to move the brush it is constantly filed by the spin and it breaks. So you need to set the belt propperly to reduce friction. Also, when you vacuum you need to get any long thread that might wrap itself around the brush out of the way, because this will burn the belt. Shoelaces, threads, a long piece of yarn or a thin belt will get stuck and burn the brush belt. If you clear the way of all these objects your the vacuum's belt will last longer.
This is my original review:
I chose this after using an Eureka canister mighty boss. I used to have an apt with hard wood floors so I did not need more than a low weight vacuum. Now that I moved to an all carpet place I needed something with more power but at a good price. I think this is the best vacuum at the best price. It is a very good upright, and the problems I see have to do with being an upright... For example, not being able to go under furniture and it is heavier to move around than my old canister, etc. Thus, they are not issues of the machine, but of the type of vacuum it is, since all upright have these issues. It is not to bad to push, pull and move, but since I had a tiny canister, I think I am biased on the weight issue. The only thing I don't like is that it is a bit more noisy than what I expected. It is not as bad as a Shopvac, but it is on the noisy side. Other than this it is a good value for the money.

As a vacuum its suction is really good, when it works. So if you are lucky and mind the way you set the belt and clear the way for long threads, then it is a great buy. Good luck.Get more detail about Hoover U5140-900 Tempo Widepath Bagged Upright Vacuum.