Has anyone owned the Hoover Linx and this Hoover Air Cordless to me with a pros and cons comparison? Thank you in advance!!
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I have owned the Hoover Linx and it is a wonderful cordless vac but not in the same class as the Hoover Air. The Hoover Air does everything a normal full size vac would do, just without the cord. The Hoover Air comes with cleaning attachments that you do not get with the Hoover Linx. The Hoover Air has a 20 volt battery and you will only get an 18 volt with the Hoover Linx. Also, you will get two batteries with the Hoover Air and only one with the Hoover Linx. Having two batteries makes it possible for me to be able to vacuum my entire house without waiting for a battery to recharge. If you want a cordless vac for small jobs then the Hoover Linx is fantastic, if you want a vacuum you can do everything with then i highly recommend the Hoover Air.
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Just put my DC33 on the scale, and it is just over 17 lbs. But I also checked the Hoover upright I replaced, and that is just under 17 lbs although it felt much heavier. I think the DC33 is better balanced. I have bursitis in my shoulder and a lower back injury, and I find the Dyson much easier to use.
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Absolutely! We've had Kirby, Orec, Hoover, Electrollux & other vacumes. I bought this one because most of our flooring is tile or wood, for which it does a superb job, but I was astounded at how well the powered worked on the carpet. The unit is light, versatile, powerful and gets under nearly everything except our sleeper sofa and Chinese hutch. It is by far the best vacume we've ever owned.
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I would not recommend it. Too much water. There is an attachment that you can buy for it. I had one with my first Hoover and was not impressed on Linoleum floors. I would purchase a steam mop instead for hard wood which I plan to do shortly. My daughter-in-law has a steam mop and she loves it. I have seen it in action. I don't remember the brand name though. Thought it was Sunbeam but I have seen reviews that aren't very good for Sunbeam. Good luck.
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Hi Karla. I'm Diane (Edward's wife) and I'm the one who purchased and uses the machine. I have a fair amount of carpet, with a number of different piles, in my home. I have owned three different carpet cleaning machines over the years. I love this machine. I much prefer the roller brushes (as opposed to the spinning scrubbers on my prior Hoover machine). I checked Bissell's website to compare the two models and refresh my memory. I bought the 47A2 based on the following: 47A2 has a bigger tank (1.25 gallons compared to 1 gallon); 47A2 has dual power brushes with 10 cleaning rows ( compared to 8852's one power brush with 6 cleaning rows). I think 47A2 is a bit lighter. I thought my prior Hoover was decent, but when I took the 47A2 for a test drive on my "two dog" carpet, I was impressed. It cleaned beautifully and it really "sucks". My carpet dried very quickly. Hopes this helps.
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I have done this since I bought the vacuum about 1 1/2 years ago. But I have had problems after 6 months of use with each of the three batteries I have owned. After 6 months the battery wouldn't charge anymore. I have called Hoover and done the charger tests with them, and the charger works fine. But the batteries wear out. I use the Hoover at least twice a day for cat hair and crumb pickup. The vacuum is well designed and picks up well. If only the company could make a battery that lasts. These are expensive batteries and they are warrantied for two years. This is the one disappointing aspect about the vacuum. Otherwise I love the vacuum. I have done this since I bought the vacuum about 1 1/2 years ago. But I have had problems after 6 months of use with each of the three batteries I have owned. After 6 months the battery wouldn't charge anymore. I have called Hoover and done the charger tests with them, and the charger works fine. But the batteries wear out. I use the Hoover at least twice a day for cat hair and crumb pickup. The vacuum is well designed and picks up well. If only the company could make a battery that lasts. These are expensive batteries and they are warrantied for two years. This is the one disappointing... » Read More I have done this since I bought the vacuum about 1 1/2 years ago. But I have had problems after 6 months of use with each of the three batteries I have owned. After 6 months the battery wouldn't charge anymore. I have called Hoover and done the charger tests with them, and the charger works fine. But the batteries wear out. I use the Hoover at least twice a day for cat hair and crumb pickup. The vacuum is well designed and picks up well. If only the company could make a battery that lasts. These are expensive batteries and they are warrantied for two years. This is the one disappointing aspect about the vacuum. Otherwise I love the vacuum. « Show Less
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I agree with Carol. This is the only vacuum I've used over 30ish years. I've had to replace it once or twice. I run mine year round. The flaps wear out but are cheap and easily replaced, but don't need replacing very often. Will only use this type of vac. Great for the price and far better than the pricey ones.
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Last Christmas, we bought the 780-which works great. However, I have long blonde hair and it would tangle around the rollers. The 780 comes with a cleaning tool, so that you can easily cut it off...but it was kind of annoying. I ended up taking it to work and bought the new 880 for the house. We also have dogs at the house. The 880 is AWESOME. It's virtually maintenance free, with the exception of emptying out the collection tray. It also is a lot quieter than the 780. Overall, the rubber rollers seem to pick up a lot more dirt, dust, and dog hair than the 780 did...and I would compare the 780 to the effectiveness of our Dyson Ball vacuum (yes, I know, I have purchased a lot of vacuums... I am kind of OCD like that!) Overall, I would highly suggest the 880 over the 780 iRobot. It simply works better.
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I have both! The Linx has more of a standard vacuum feel when using it. The Ergorapido is balanced differently and so took a little to get used to--I think it's top heavy.They both clean about equally on hard wood or tile floor, but the Linx has a bigger "mouth" area, so I think it does the job faster/more efficiently. The main thing is that the Linx works on carpet but the Ergorapido doesn't. I got the Ergorapido because I wanted the pull out hand vacuum. The Linx is perfect for our vacation house that is mostly wood with an area rug. The Ergorapido is perfect for our house with hardwood floor for part, and I can use the hand vac to clean the couch, but I have my standard vacuum for the rest of the house. I have both! The Linx has more of a standard vacuum feel when using it. The Ergorapido is balanced differently and so took a little to get used to--I think it's top heavy.They both clean about equally on hard wood or tile floor, but the Linx has a bigger "mouth" area, so I think it does the job faster/more efficiently. The main thing is that the Linx works on carpet but the Ergorapido doesn't. I got the Ergorapido because I wanted the pull out hand vacuum. The Linx is perfect for our vacation house that is mostly wood with an area rug. The Ergorapido is... » Read More I have both! The Linx has more of a standard vacuum feel when using it. The Ergorapido is balanced differently and so took a little to get used to--I think it's top heavy.They both clean about equally on hard wood or tile floor, but the Linx has a bigger "mouth" area, so I think it does the job faster/more efficiently. The main thing is that the Linx works on carpet but the Ergorapido doesn't. I got the Ergorapido because I wanted the pull out hand vacuum. The Linx is perfect for our vacation house that is mostly wood with an area rug. The Ergorapido is perfect for our house with hardwood floor for part, and I can use the hand vac to clean the couch, but I have my standard vacuum for the rest of the house. « Show Less
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I don't own either but one difference I did see in researching both models is that this one has "variable suction control" while the 917 appears not to have this. So I would say this is definitely an upgrade. Personally, I find that feature very important for vacuuming lamps, curtains, etc. and would pay more for this.
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Signature has a more powerful vacuum motor. I think it also has upgraded firmware that allows it map and clean a room more efficiently.
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10 vacuums in 50 years? I have had only 3 in 36 years and the first one was an inexpensive Kenmore, only lasted about 3 years. I have had 2 Electrolux, need to buy another cannister vacuum now, but was weighing the $$$$ Miele against the $$ Hoover. I want one that will go another 10 to 15 years. After reading the comments, I am not sure the Hoover is going to fit the bill.
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This brand/model vacuum died on me twice... I never got to emptying it. It's a piece of junk...my experience. Sorry I can't help.
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I bought mine a few years ago. It had a 182 day warranty at that time. I don't know if that still stands currently cause I bought a brand new Hoover last year.
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I have owned two Hoover Wind Tunnel vacs and they have been junk. I bought them both at Costco and they allowed me to return them for a full refund. The vac design is nice and when they are brand new they work well. Unfortunately, not for long and repairing them starts to get pricey. Independent vac stores and repair centers have nothing good to say about Hoover and at this point, I can see why.
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Hi, my name is Austin. I'm the product manager for hand vacs at Black+Decker. A simple "better" between all these Lithium hand vacs is a tough answer but I'll do my best. The Pivot (BDH2000PL) has the strongest suction and packs down the smallest for storage. If you're just looking for huge power in a convenient storage size this is the one you want. The Flex With Floor Head (BDH2020FLFH and BDH1620FLFH) are the most versatile and have the longest run time. The 4 foot hose, accessories, and floor head make these perfect for floor to ceiling cleaning, picking up messes under the table, cleaning stairs, detail cleaning the car, etc. The pet hair attachment on the 20V, and soon to be available separately (BDH200FVPH), works great for pet hair as well as carpeted stairs, car upholstery etc. The more traditional hand vacs (BDH2000L, CHV1410L) have the longest crevice tools and largest capacity. The extra reach is great for getting cobwebs, bugs, and under and between appliances. All of these units have the strong suction and fade free power that comes with Lithium ion battery technology..
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Do you like your carpets and floors really clean? I have not been happy with the suction on the Eureka RapidClean at all. Even when using the handheld alone, the stuff sucked up would fall back out.