Hoover U5140-900 Tempo Widepath Bagged Upright Vacuum

It's cheap, yes, so it comes with bad components and assembly.
Does not do well on bare floor at all.

Hi, third-year college student here. If you're tight on money like most students my age, this vacuum is a sweet deal. Powerful, wide mouthed, and with various capabilities, the widepath is great for its price, compared to other complex, expensive vacuums.

This vaccuum has amazing suction, and cleans very well. I have only had it for about 2 months, but I have really loved it so far. Can't think of anything negative to say about it. It's great!

I have found this vacuum much too heavy to push around. Less importantly, it is very very noisy. I would also have preferred a wind-up cord feature. I would not recommend this product.

I had an Oreck XL for about 4 years. It was very lightweight and was great for approx. one year. After that, it was trouble. The Hoover I purchased recently arrived after the bags so I was a little worried about it showing. But 3 days later it was here. It had to be assembled a bit which I wasn't aware of. Glad I am married because I am not mechanically inclined. My husband used it while I was at work. I came home and thought he had had the carpet cleaners in. We had NAP again!!!! I used it yesterday and it is heavy for me but is almost self-propelled which makes it easier to push. It rumbles along eating anything in its wide path and leaves the room much less dusty than my Oreck ever did. Imagine what I payed for the Oreck and than look at the price on this Hoover. The only real concern I have are the very squeaky wheels. I have a Parrot and I'm sure he will be mimicking those squeaks whenever he wants attention. Good vacuum. Will tell friends about it. Oh, and the attachments are also really great. I cleaned lampshades and they look brand new. Could not do that with my Oreck.

Sue J.