Hoover U5140-900 Tempo Widepath Bagged Upright Vacuum Reviews

• Amazing Value!

  
  By A2SKEQT0WTB954 on 2006-08-16
  Despite the rave reviews here on amazon and on other sites, I was not expecting much with such a low price. My expectations were certainly rewarded with an amazing value, a great vacuum, and the usual Amazon speedy delivery. It is really hard to believe that such a good product could be so inexpensive, even if it is made in Mexico. The build quality is excellent. However, for someone tall, like me, (6'4") the handle is not long enough, the bag is on the small side, and the unit is noisy (but not any more so than other vacuums I have had that were 3x the price), but those are the only negatives after a week of use. Instead of smelling dust while vacuuming, the air coming out of the vacuum is actually fresher and cleaner smelling than the air in the room. Searching amazon, one can find belts for $3 or less and bags less than $1 in quantity, so the unit should be inexpensive to operate. If I get five years out of the unit, I will be more than satisfied.
  
  

• Good vacuum, buying another

  
  By A15BN1AMRT8FP1 on 2006-08-17
  Got this a couple of months ago as per the CR recommendation. It works good on carpet, not so good on hard floors. For hard floors, the brush does not turn off and shoots the bigger junk around. But it works good on carpet, is pretty light, LOTS of power, a bag change indicator, and the attachments work well. Going to get another now! Make sure to get extra bags soon, they go fast.
  
  

• Works great!

  
  By A2P27NPMKDL2Z6 on 2007-08-11
  Our Tempo works just fine and has been for months. We use it at least twice a week seeing how we have five dogs. Other than the bags being a bit small everything works great. We like this Hoover Tempo for these reasons:
  
  1-No stink! With all of it's filters and hypo bags it doesn't smell up the house like many of our other ones did.
  
  2-So much suction it seems to want to inhale the carpets...watch your small throw rugs because it Will eat them.
  
  3-Edge clean is excellent. I can see it pull in stuff that is at least 3 inches away from the beater bar.
  
  4-PRICE! We had a 500 buck vacuum and this one works better. Plain and simple.
  
  5-Bag system is perfect. We went through that bagless thing with other vacuums. What a mess they were. Empty out the canister and get a bath in dust and dirt. Let the sneezing start. Then you had to clean that inner dust filter (Big pain in the butt) or buy new ones that cost as much as this entire Tempo vacuum. Odd thing about those "inner" filters...you need to use a vacuum to clean them, or beat them on a big rock. I found it really dumb to need another vacuum to clean my $500 one.
  
  6-Price. Oh sure, some of the attachments seem a little lightweight but they do their job perfectly.
  
  7-It's light. When we first got it I thought it wouldn't clean due to its being so light. This is a wonderful feature when you need to do stairs or just carry the thing around.
  
  I could go on and on but, hey, it's just a vacuum right?
  Well, I'm a 53 year old guy and this is the first vacuum that we have ever owned that I don't mind using. I used to hide when vacuuming needed to be done or felt like I needed a dust mask when my wife used our other high dollar vacuums.
  
  Why no five star rating? I feel the extension hose could have been a bit longer and the cord winding "pegs" are in a weird spot on the bottom.
  
  But to save 400 bucks? I thought it was worth a try and we haven't looked back since.
  
  Also, bought one of these for my daughter a few months ago and she reports hers is working just fine too.
  
  

• It is just a good deal

  
  By A1C42AM2VZLR1D on 2007-05-25
  This is a good deal. I will never buy another bagless vacumn. I'll take a sealed bag any day of the week. This vacumn works better than most models selling for 3 or 4 times the amount.
  
  

• Buy This Vacuum!

  
  By A1BIZGMFZVZJX4 on 2006-08-24
  I read Consumer Reports and the MANY reviews on Amazon before I made my purchase, and I just have to say: I love this vacuum! I have long hair and 2 pets, so I know what its like to need a good vacuum. This one sucks up everything on my hardwood and tile floors and on the carpet. The attachments' suction is also incredibly strong- love it for couches and carpeted stairs. And you can't beat the price, but mind you, I was so in need of a good vacuum, I was willing to pay $500-600 for a Dyson till I started researching vacuums. And: its NOT too loud. :)
  
  
• good vaccum
  By A38KZ0UX9QHIR1 on 2006-04-29
  I bought this after my bagless needed the filter changed. After checking the price of the replacement of 2 filter. i decided to buy a new bagged vaccum as the 2 filters will cost up to $50. It's about the price of a new one!!! Then i checked the consumer report and found this U5140-900. It is light and powerful. a decent vaccum which is exactly what i want. It is even quieter than my old one. After i tried the bagless' messy way of emptying the waste bucket. i far prefect to go back to bagged vaccum. I will never use bagless again.
  
  
• DOES NOT WORK ON BARE FLOORS!
  By A5UA8JT6RMZMG on 2007-07-17
  If you are buying this to use on carpet than it does an OK job. If you are buying this to use on wood floors or any other type of bare floors, it DOES NOT WORK! I've tried contacting Hoover and they don't care and will do nothing to help me. I am stuck with a vacuum that doesn't do what it says it's supposed to do. I took it in for service and there is nothing wrong with it. It just doesn't do what it is advertised to do! False advertisement. After dealing with the people at the Hoover service center, I can honestly say that I will NEVER purchase another Hoover product again! Customer service alone helped me make that decision. Don't buy Hoover.
  
  
• Good vacuum, great value
  By A33K1NI7RNBOXC on 2007-01-24
  I bought this vacuum for my wife to replace an aging no frills machine. I didn't want to go with a bag-less model, as I have heard too many negative things about these. For around $70, this is an excellent, brand name (Hoover)(presumably American made, but now days, who knows? It has a powerful suction motor, which can be used as a blower by reversing the hose configuration. Comes with all the commonly used attachments. It also has a non-HEPA, washable secondary filter, a good alternative for the models with expensive disposable HEPA filters. Height adjustments easy and satisfactory. Easy to replace "Y" type bag (not hard to find at many retail stores). Headlight a plus. Comes with built in "bag full" indicator, a nice convenience that saves having to take the front hatch off frequently to check the bag. (The bag hatch, BTY, is easily removed and replaced.) The motor could be a little quieter, but I do not consider this to be a major flaw. Overall, a well made machine, with just the right number of frills, and a good value for the price.
  
  
• Why I chose this model
  By A16WRWNG6V73BY on 2006-03-15
  In chosing this model I had to keep in mind that living in Florida I would need an inexpensive enough product to deal with daily tracking in of sandy dirt. I find this model able to care for this task exceptionally well. It is used daily and my slightly soiled carpets look as though I've had them cleaned. I chose a bagged model because I did not mind changing bags and I believe by using a bagless daily I would be spending more replacing filters than buying bags. In daily vacuuming I would be constantly emptying the container. I would highly recommend this product and will replace with an identical model as the need arises.
  
  
• Great Vacuum for the Price!
  By A1ZXTHTLJSMEC0 on 2006-07-18
  I read the Consumer Reports for the Tempo and also the Amazon.com reviews first and then tried to buy from a store in a big city but could not find it. Bought thru amazon.com for a total of $70.00. After an easy installation of the handle to the base of the vacuum I was set to go! This puppy is a little louder but it sucks so good on the carpet that the machine almost seems like a Self-Propelled model I used to have. On shorter pile carpet like Berber, it easily moves forward with little pushing. It comes with 2 allergy Type 'Y' bags. But I bought the cheaper type 'A' bag which is longer than the Y bag. All I did was fold over the top and bottom of the A bag and staple it to be the same size as the Y bag. Save some $$ this way as 2 Y bags cost $9.99 I think.
  Highly recommend. Hoover Tempo Widepath.
  
  
• Excellent Vacuum
  By A2UT4U3MC5YTWM on 2007-02-12
  When purchasing a vacuum, I was looking for something relatively inexpensive with good suction and an old-fashioned bag, as I want nothing to do with emptying dirt cups or changing filters.
  
  This vacuum is extraordinary. It has very strong suction and the bristling action is exceptionally proficient at removing stuff from my carpet. After vacuuming, I swear that the carpeting looks as if it has been cleaned professionally.
  
  The only disadvantage I've experienced is that it's loud. The loudness doesn't bother me when I'm vacuuming the carpet, but I do notice it when I leave the vacuum stationary and use the attachments to clean corners and such. My ears end up closer to the vacuum and the noise is an irritant.
  
  
• Hoover U5140-900 Upright Vaccum
  By A38CLOVH5B2BPG on 2005-09-11
  Great vaccum. Same attachments and style as the u5146-900. Very powerful, slightly louder than other vaccums. Takes type Y bags. Highly recommended
  
  
• Excellent vacuum
  By ALMAX026UPQ1S on 2006-10-21
  For the $70 price, a great vacuum:
  
  pro:
  -low price
  -great suction
  -great cleaning results
  -rated 'very good' overall by leading consumer magazine
  -no HEPA filters to replace, rated equal to HEPA-models in dust/particle emissions in leading consumer magazine
  
  con:
  -I am 6'3", the handle is a bit short for comfortable vacumming
  -Attachment hose is shorter than most
  
  
• Bar-none, the best sub $100 vacuum on the market
  By AAPRKGY5ZZ9XQ on 2008-01-19
  Wow what a terrific vacuum cleaner. I bought this for my store when my old hand-me-down died. I of course bought it based on the low price and high reviews. I was downright stunned to see Consumer Reports list this as their Number 8 or 9 top rated vacuum in ANY price range! (Out of about 35 units!) Some people complain about noise, but it makes no more than a normal vacuum cleaner. I have no idea what the difference is between this and a $300 model. I mean, it sucks. But in a good way! I'd buy this again in a heartbeat. One of the best return on investment appliances I've ever purchased. 10 stars.
  
  
• Great value in a low-cost upright
  By AVC6SHY1A64U6 on 2007-09-21
  I bought this Tempo based on its reviews and on the performance and quality of a Hoover canister-model bought for use at another residence.
  
  There are many features to like about this vacuum. Compared to my Dad's expensive Kirby, this vacuum is less cumbersome to use, offers efficient on-side storage for its attachments, runs powerfully with little effort, is lightweight and easy to store. It sucks up everything and gets to the edges and into corners well. The bag-capacity is more than adequate for several thorough vacuuming sessions of a 600 square-foot apartment. On the downside, it is a bit noisier than other vacs, and the hose could expand by a foot or so more, which would make using the attachments easier.
  
  All in all, I still rate this vacuum at five stars, because it cleans circles around competitive models from Dirt Devil, Eureka and the like.
  
  
• Good compromise
  By AQ1TM4QHTWKYE on 2007-03-21
  No, this is not a super-premium, top-of-the-line vacuum.
  BUT, it is relatively well designed (and built), inexpensive, and much better all around than most of the more expensive vacuums out there today. If you've done any research into vacuums, you may know that "bagless" and "tornado" are the big keywords right now. And while bagless may be a good idea, it doesn't mesh so well with the other major trend in vacuums today... PLASTIC. If you don't know what I mean, go to any big box store and check out the really expensive ($300+) bagless vacuums...they're all plastic, including the "tornado chamber" and "bagless collection bin". The bucket where the dirt collects is made of plastic, and NEVER fits real tight. In fact, most of them jiggle around loosely. How can it possibly be "HEPA" if the bucket holding the dirt is loose?!
  
  Anyway, this vacuum is mostly plastic, but the front panel that covers the bag compartment actually fits well (tight), and the bag system works really well. Also, while the bags that ship with the vacuum are not "HEPA certified", this vacuum CAN use the standard Hoover HEPA bags. My guess is that they just keep the cost low by selling it with the non-HEPA bag and without the "HEPA" logo printed on the box.
  
  Overall, I'm very happy with this vacuum, both in terms of quality, and value. It may not be the built-like-a-tank Hoover of my childhood, but it is a great value.
  
  
• Excellent value and it just plain works
  By A28VFTBM3QB0IQ on 2006-06-13
  The Hoover vaccuum is one of the top value choices via consumer reports and we just decided to give it a shot and we haven't been dissapointed. We have a small apartment and we really only use it on two smaller rugs and some bare floors, but we've had nothing but success with this product. The extension cord is PLENTY long, though we have a smaller apt. with outlets everywhere, but it's probably 20+ ft. long I would estimate.
  
  Haven't really tried the extensions that come with it, but if you're just looking for a simple vaccuum that just does what it's supposed to and you're not worried about all the fancy tidbits, then this is for you.
  
  
• Excellent Spartan no frills Vacuum
  By A1HDQMD058B644 on 2007-01-27
  The Tempo has much stronger suction and a vigorous agitator brush compared to my old Hoover, pulling itself through carpet on its own. I never recall my old Hoover being that strong. There was less odor from the Tempo exhaust, and it was obvious the old Hoover leaked dust during cleaning. Cleaning floors, thick carpet and bare, was very quick with the Tempo. The awkward tools, due to a short hose, made short work of dust, if you could reach it.
  
  Highly functional, effective and an overall upgrade from my prior upright vacuum cleaner. Its best suited for floors with occasional tool use. A heavy user of wand tools would either have a smaller hand-size vac or choose a canister vac that has a lighter powered wand.
  
  Its clear Hoover's Mexico production was a cost saving measure, and it included more streamlining in materials and finish. Construction however, is durable enough to last the lifetime of the agitator or the power cable, replacement of both would run the same cost as a new Tempo. Given the rapid advances in technology, most appliances, not just vacuum cleaners, are now disposable once reaching their rated lifespan.
  
  
• Absolutely Great Vacuum
  By A18777QFV4162P on 2006-08-30
  I just purchased my second one! What a great deal.. I have always owned Hoover, and this one won't steer anyone wrong. Hoover is the best brand of vacuum on the market. This vacuum is a bare bones model, but that's all I really need. I'm a simple user, not needing all the fancy buttons, etc. It does have all the tools too.. It really does the trick at such an unbelievable price.. Super!!
  
  
• belt went after 1 week!!!
  By A34XQGEHV56OXK on 2007-04-15
  ..I really do like my Hoover and it was a very good price but I have 2 things against it. 1: The belt broke a week after I received it--I had only vacuumed 3 times! How can a new belt break that soon,I ask you.? I am not the only one who has written in about the belt. Are we supposed to just say "Oh well..the price was right!" ? I do not think so. Maybe if we complain enough the company will not cheat others with a cheap belt to begin with! 2: it is very awkward to pick up and down when doing stairs. I still want my Kenmore canister to be fixed so until then I will use this. Yes, the suction is good! But if it keeps breaking belts I will junk it.
  
  
  
• Great Vacuum
  By ACJ125D7GPG5C on 2007-04-29
  It passed my mother's test and she can be tough on vacuums. She said it pulls itself across the floor and she doesn't have to push hard. Easy to replace bags and no filters to change.
  
  
• 10 Minutes of Great Use
  By A20U6PIZ8H1O75 on 2006-08-19
  Ok, well I thought the vacuum was working well, until 10 minutes into using it for the very first time, the belt broke. I guess you get what you pay for. And now the hassle of trying to get a replacement belt. We'll see if Hoover listens to my complaint. I couldn't even find any place to register a complaint on their website.
  
  
• Great for any home
  By A3DDZ0UZFT03VN on 2006-09-07
  I've had experience with quite a few vacuums (kirby, dirt devil, generic pieces of crap, etc), and this one is the best so far. Suction is great, it's powerful and does get to those corners well. I actually like where the on/off button is, it's really easy for me to reach. I've only had it about 2 months, but I have nothing but praises for it. It's quite light, which is good for smaller folks like me who can't lift 100 ton vacuums. Assembly instructions were easy and quick, and I feel like I could quickly and effectively change or fix the belt should it ever break or malfunction (which it hasn't so far). Overall, it does a great job, just as good as any other bagged vaccuum, in my opinion. I hope this review helps someone because the previous ones helped me to pick this product. Thanks!
  
  
• Inexpensive and Works Fine
  By AZB419TP7RP7V on 2006-10-06
  Our 6-year old Panasonic died (motor armature burned out) and we replaced it with this Hoover. Weight and performance are comperable to the old Panasonic ($160 new) and it's an incredible bargain at $60. I am giving it only 4 stars because although it's about as loud as the Panasonic, the sound is higher-pitched and is, to my ears, more annoying. No problems so far after 6 weeks of use.
  
  
• Do Not Buy
  By A1QT43C4LWAUDD on 2007-10-15
  This is by far the worst vacuum I have ever bought. The belt constantly comes off so that the brushes stop working. I am not exaggerating when I say that from the day I bought it, I have never gotten through vacuuming my downstairs rooms (only three) without having to remove the bottom, and replace the belt on the spindle at the motor. Usually have to replace it two or three times.
  
  On top of that, there is no quick release for the bottom plate. Have to fully remove four screws each time. When it works it's ok, just a pain to keep working.
  
  
• Economical and powerful, but loud
  By A2EKC4YUWJVY3F on 2006-04-03
  I bought this model for a focused reason: I wanted the least expensive vacuum that rated "excellent" in hose suction power, according to Consumer Reports' latest review of vacuum cleaners. And that's exactly what the Hoover offers. The powerful hose makes short work of vacuuming the refrigerator coil and the stairs. Its once drawback, I denote anecdotally, is that it seems loud relative to machines I've owned in the past.
  
  
• Hoover Tempo Widepath delivers
  By A2S2VAFHF72V42 on 2006-07-24
  This is the vacuum I purchased as an (inexpensive) extra so I wouldn't have to drag machines up & down the stairs. However.. it is so lighweight, and cleans so well (even on bare floors)that my older, more expensive vacuum sits in the closet, & I use the Hoover for the whole house.
  
  
• Superb!
  By A8UDMEZLPMW94 on 2006-08-21
  The Hoover U5140-900 Tempo Widepath is a terrific everyday vacuum and is easily worth twice the price. After a very easy setup, the Tempo Widepath was ready to go. It is lightweight and it's 12 amps of power is more than enough for most any task. A small array of onboard tools are included as well as a headlight which is a nice touch. For $59.99 and free shipping, you can't go wrong. I would recommend this product without hesitation.
  
  
• A Good "2nd floor" vacuum choice
  By A37KND485ZXWUP on 2007-04-18
  We were looking for a vacuum we could use on the 2nd floor of our home that had an allergy filter, was light weight, and reasonable cost.
  
  The Hoover Tempo Widepath U5140-900 has fit our needs and was a good choice for us. The reason why we considered this vacuum was because it had a good rating in consumer reports and was lighter in weight than a lot of uprights. Consumer reports did state that this vacuum performs better on carpets than bare floors. This again fit our situation because our 2nd floor is all carpet.
  
  Some reviewers have criticized this vacuum. However, compared to the 1990 Hoover Legacy vacuum that we were using on the 2nd floor, this vacuum was an upgrade for us. True, this vacuum is not quite as good as our Kenmore progressive model that we use on the first floor of our home, but the cost was a lot less and the weight was less.
  
  Compared to our 1990 model year vacuum....
  The cord length of both was within 3" of each other. Hoover Tempo has about 23 feet, 9 inches of usable cord stretch after the cord is attached to the clips on the vacuum to keep it tucked up out of the way when in use.
  
  The Hoover Tempo has a 29" flex hose. This was 3" less than our old vacuum. If you have a concern about the hose length, as other reviewers have pointed out, there is an option to purchase a longer hose.
  
  The parts do seem to be flimsier than the 1990 model. Especially the lid covering the hose connection port. Unfortunately, that is a trend with a lot of manufactured items now made outside the USA.
  
  This vacuum does have an allergy filter, but it is NOT a full blown HEPA filter system that our downstairs vacuum has. But this is an upgrade from our 1990 model that did not have any filter system.
  
  
  
  
• my mother's dreams of my being a good housekeeper are semi-realized
  By ACILQDMBNG6NA on 2007-03-05
  you will be hard-pressed to get me to clean my house, let alone enjoy it. that said, i LOVE this thing! as a sane person you think, this is vacuum cleaner, how are earth could a vacuum cleaner elicit a declaration that effusive? this girl must be one of those crazy clorox-and-rubber-gloves-are-my-best-friends freaks. not so. my family, roommates and boyfriend have all gone to great lengths to coax, plead or trick me into cleaning. but there is something strangely satisfying about vacuuming my carpet with this thing because you see this clear line of demarcation of where you've been and where you haven't. it reminds me of that odd satisfaction i got as a kid when my mother had me polish the silver when half of it was super tarnished and the other half was super shiny. i have never had a vacuum with this much suction. the first time i vacuumed with this thing (RIGHT after vacuuming with my old, now retired vacuum cleaner), i filled an ENTIRE bag (and these suckers are pretty large, too). the bags are pretty cheap, too, and i can normally find a two-pack at my local Dollar Tree. now if only someone could trick me into enjoying cleaning the bathroom....
  
  

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