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Customer Reviews of Hoover Savvy U8174-900 Bagless Upright Vacuum
Customer Rating:   Summary: Had To Comment Comment: I bought my Savvy by Hoover 2 years ago. Overall, the vacuum works very well. As stated by so many others here, the suction is great. The problem I had was with the finicky switch. I would have to toy with it to get it started and it would turn off as I was using it. Finally, the switch failed completely. I spent $85.00 to have it repaired. Seems to be a common complaint. Customer Rating: Summary: Savvy will self-destruct when warranty ends. Replace - DO NOT REPAIR! Comment: I was very pleased with this vacuum for the first several months. The savvy had great suction, helpful attachments that worked great on furniture, and laid down flat to clean under beds. The light sensor worked well too. I was constantly changing the bag, which is a good thing. Then the problems began. The vacuum became very heavy to push. The brush stopped spinning. The light was always red, never green. (Maybe that wasn't an error b/c the carpet wasn't cleaned?) The switch was very finicky. I just had a free estimate for a $158.09 repair in Brentwood, CA. $60 to replace the switch assembly, $40 to replace the lower motor cable, and $60 for labor and tax. I've looked online and found that ordering the parts for myself would save some money. However, after reading the other countless reviews condemning this vacuum, it is VERY CLEAR that my money should only go towards a NEW VACUUM. Do not put your money into repairing this vacuum. Customer Rating: Summary: NOT WORTH THE MONEY Comment: VERY HEAVY AND DOES NOT CLEAN HARD FLOORS WELL AT ALL. I, TOO, WENT BY CONSUMER REVIEWS. NOW I DON'T TRUST THOSE REVIEWS. Customer Rating: Summary: Worst Vacuum I Ever Owned Comment: In our 45 years of using vacuum cleaners, my wife and I both agree that this Hoover Savvy Bagless is the WORST vacuum cleaner, if not the worst electrical appliance that we have ever owned. The last straw is that the latch that holds the vacuum body in the upright position has failed. The mechanism is an injection molded plastic piece that has no strength and it failed. We do not plan to spend money on repairs. We plan to dispose of this vacuum cleaner. The wind tunnel is very hard to clean out when hair or strands of material clog it up and this is not an infrequent occurrence. The height adjustment is very hard to actuate and is a cheap plastic latch system. The vacuum is heavy and provides a healthy workout when using it to clean carpets. The extra length of hose that came with it is something we never found a use for. The bag/bagless system is another case of an unnecessary extra. We always use the vacuum as a bagless unit so would have saved money had we purchased a vacuum cleaner with fewer extras. The light went out after less than 50 hours of use. The switch is starting to fail by becoming intermittent and has to be jiggled to make it lock in place. Everything about the design of this vacuum cleaner speaks to styling for sale purposes, but not for functionality. The mini-rotating brush is another unnecessary feature. I am a former manufacturing engineer for an appliance company and find this vacuum cleaner to be of lesser quality than I would expect from a brand like Hoover. I hope that I can find a better vacuum cleaner soon with the help of the ratings on Amazon. Customer Rating: Summary: A Great Value Comment: In my experience, this vacuum has been a great value. I have owned it almost two years, and it continues to have excellent suction. The "dirt finder" feature is a plus, and the canister does have to be emptied frequently. While I don't love emptying the canister, this is at least assurance that it is picking up a lot of material. I have noticed that there is a lot more hair on the beater brush than with my old vacuum, so this needs to be cleaned more frequently. Whether it's because this vacuum is picking it up better or if it's a fault of the brush's design, I couldn't say. The only major con is the length of the attachment hose, which just became an issue when we moved to a house with carpeted stairs. But because this vacuum has been so great, I am planning to simply buy an extension hose for vacuuming the stairs. More Reviews SurePass Cleaning System thoroughly cleans carpets using a clever combination of WindTunnel Technology,dual agitators and two air paths. Custom Control Switch lets you move from carpet to bare floors with just the flick of a switch at your fingertips. Low Profile Hood so you can clean all those tight, hard to reach places, like under furniture. Powered Hand Tool has a rotating brush to get the job done right, the first time. Bagless Allergen Filtration with HEPA Filter removes pollens and allergens. Warranty: 1 year UL approved. Unit Shipping Length ( ) (est): 18. Unit Shipping Width ( ) (est): 10. Unit Shipping Height ( ) (est): 40. 
Choosing Appliance -> Cooking Pans This is another area where spending money is justified. The best pans combine different metals like aluminum or copper on the outside and stainless steel on the inside. Aluminum and copper are valued for their ability to spread heat evenly over the entire pan, and stainless steel is valued for its non-reactive qualities. Buy pans which are heavy and thick with solid handles that are well fastened to the pot. As with knives, buy the highest quality cooking pans you can afford one at a time, starting with a saute pan and a 3 qt. sauce pan. They will last forever. At some point, a stock pot (which will be especially pricey) should be considered for serious cooking. Choosing Appliance -> Salad spinner While some may consider this a bit on the gadgety side, I think it is a must as dressings do not stick to water-logged salad greens. Hoover Savvy U8174-900 Bagless Upright Vacuum
Useful info -> Energy-Efficient Appliances When you do have to shop for a new appliance, look for the Energy Star label. Energy Star appliances have been identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and DOE as being the most energy-efficient products in their classes. They usually exceed minimum federal standards by a substantial amount. |
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