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- Lightweight bagging vacuum Hoover Tempo Widepath U5140-900 *Est. $60
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Lightweight bagging vacuum
- Relatively light (16 pounds)
- Allergen filter included
- Low dust emissions
- Inexpensive
- 25-foot cord shorter than standard
- Not the best for bare floors
The Hoover Tempo Widepath U5140-900 gets the most support from more than 1,000 owners who have posted reviews at Amazon.com. It's also included in Consumer Reports magazine's more scientific roundup of vacuum cleaners. We found a few interesting posts on Epinions.com and some video reviews at ExpoTV.com.
Overall, owners of the Hoover Tempo Widepath U5140-900 upright vacuum are very happy with their purchase. They cite the vac's low weight (only 16 pounds) compared to others, which makes it easier to push and to carry up and down stairs. Owners are also pleased with the included allergen filter. The Hoover Tempo Widepath gets better feedback from owners than more-expensive vacuums in Hoover's lineup. Because the brush roll can't be turned off, the Widepath isn't the best choice for bare floors because the brush roll can spit debris back out. The Eureka Boss SmartVac 4870MZ (*est. $150) costs more, but its brush roll can be turned off, making it a better choice for vacuuming bare floors.
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Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
Consumer Reports magazine road-tests the Hoover Tempo Widepath upright vacuum cleaner in its comparison evaluation of 36 models. The Tempo Widepath is rated alongside others for cleaning performance on carpet and bare floors, as well as for noise and emissions.
Review: Vacuum Buying Guide, Editors of Consumer Reports, Oct. 2008
2. Amazon.com
More than 1,000 owners have posted their experiences with the super-budget-priced Hoover Tempo Widepath, and they're overwhelmingly positive about this bagging upright vacuum. It has an average score of 4.5 out of five stars.
Review: Hoover U5140-900 Tempo Widepath Bagged Upright Vacuum, Contributors to Amazon.com
3. Epinions.com
Epinions has some good in-depth reviews of the Hoover Tempo Widepath, which rates an average four stars out of five. Comments are mostly positive; despite some complaints about the short power cord, owners say the Hoover vacuum is a good value.
Review: Hoover U5140-900 Tempo WidePath Bagged Upright Vacuum, Contributors to Epinions.com
4. ExpoTV.com
There are only five reviews here for the Hoover Tempo Widepath, but they're video reviews. Most of these are positive, but one owner says it has a hard time with pet hair and it sometimes spits debris back out.
Review: Hoover U5140-900 Tempo Widepath Bagged Upright Vacuum Review, Contributors to ExpoTV.com
The Hoover Tempo Widepath gets a Budget Buy designation plus a five-star rating at ConsumerGuide.com. Editors have a few minor complaints, but overall they say it's a powerful vacuum for a good price. It's unclear whether this vacuum was tested or is just evaluated based on features.
Review: Hoover Tempo Widepath U5140900 upright vacuum, Editors of ConsumerGuide.com, May 2, 2008
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