Hoover U5262-900 / U5260-900 / U5266-900 / U5268-900

Pros: Cleans very well, low cost, easy to see and dispose of dirt

Cons: Cheap accessories, additional features (except the fold-down handle) don't live up to their proclaimed hype

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Review: The Scene: 1200 sq. ft. 4 indoor house cats 3 types of carpet/rug 3 months of summer 1 long-haired human female The Kicker: 2 more indoor house cats 1 additional indoor kitten 1 more long-haired human female If you don't or ...

Pros: Great for pet hair, lots of power

Cons: Emptying the canister can make a big mess

The Bottom Line: If you have pets that shed a lot, this one will help clean up the mess.

Review: The Hoover EmPower Widepath vacuum cleaner is an excellent vacuum from one of the most trusted names in the industry. From the way it is designed to its power and ability to pick up most anything, I am very impressed with this Hoover. It retails ...

Pros: Super Strong Suction

Cons: Heavier than most vacs

The Bottom Line: Being a vacuum addict, this is the best suction on the market. Folding handle is great for those tight on space. You'll be a happy vacuumer with the empower.

Review: I like to consider myself a vacuum conasuer. I vacuum more than most people do. I'm a bit of a germ-a-phobe, so sucking all those dust mites up is a big mental high for me. I have gone through more vacs than Liz Taylor husbands. This vacuum is by far ...

Pros: PowerBoost is awsome for the home's High-traffic areas such as Hallways,Front,Back doors

Cons: I did not really find any huge cons which is a good thing!

Review: I love this vacuum it's an excellent buy. The Multi-purpose hose could be a little longer. but you can buy an 8ft. extension for it. So at least they give you that option. I do like the fact that the dirt cup has a lid so that the dirt does NOT fly all ...

Pros: Dust filter built into plastic dirt container, really gets the small size dust great.

Cons: Still need a small vacuum for kitchen/bathroom.

Review: Did a lot of research, and have owned 4 different bagless machines, but didn't want to spend $400. For $93 got this vacuum. The day I used it the first time, I threw out 2 Phantom bagless as the Hoover EmPower cleaned circles around them. After ...

Pros: Great power, easy to clean, good attachments, light and cheap 99 bucks

Cons: Power cord is short and gets in the way of hose

Review: I bought this vacuum (U5262-910) after reading so many confusing reviews that I thought I should write one myself. I paid 99 bucks for it at Sears and for that much I have to say it is a great machine. It collected so much dust off my carpet that I was ...

Pros: Good overall

Cons: Could use a longer extension for on board tools.

Review: Bought this at home depot for $89 the other day. Seemed like a good buy. Couldn't believe all the lint etc. it picked up. Did a great job - good value for the ...

Pros: Small, quiet, bag-less, powerful.

Cons: Carpet Knob is hard to turn.

The Bottom Line: EmPower Bagless Upright Vacuum has proved itself to be the perfect little vacuum for our modest floor space.

Review: Way back in the '80's when I was still riding submarines, I made a trip wherein the XO (Executive Officer) of the bat declare war on dirt; “dirt is the enemy he would say” as he turned out the crew to clean the boat once again. In response our motto for ...

Pros: Long cord, easy to empty dust cup

Cons: flimsy attachement hose, not recomended for above floor cleaning

The Bottom Line: Efficient, strong machine that will tackle through and mess you throw at it

Review: That is what everyone said when I brought home the Hoover EmPower. I know, I love to vacuum. There has to be something said for a freshly vacuumed room, and at the end of the day, that's what melts my butter! I think that vacuuming is the basis for any ...

Pros: Great suction for entry level - Rivals ORECK. 15" vacuum path

Cons: -- Little heavy -- Noisy -- Filter has to be blown off

The Bottom Line: Great value for the money

Review: Great little vacuum. I bought it for $79 at ABC Warehouse for aging father who lives in a retirement "independent living" community where the cleaning people "borrowed" his ORECK and it's not to be found. I just pulled the HOOVER EMPOWER out of the ...