Hoover WindTunnel 2 U8311-900 Review

What the reviewers like:
Experts and owners alike say the Hoover U8311-900 WindTunnel 2 provides a welcome respite from past Hoover models, which were prone to breakdowns. Reviews say this Hoover vacuum cleans well on carpets and hard floors, and has useful features such as a lifetime belt and a bag that seals itself when removed.

What the reviewers don't like:
At 22 pounds, the WindTunnel2 is a bit heavy and can be difficult to push or to carry up and down stairs. Also, some users say this vacuum is noisy.

Hoover WindTunnel 2 U8311-900 review highlights

Owners and reviewers say the Hoover U8311-900 WindTunnel 2 performs well on carpet and bare floors, and it’s good at picking up pet hair, all with low emissions. Owners appreciate its lifetime belt and the way the bag seals itself when removed. However, this 22-pound vacuum is on the heavy side and can be difficult to push or carry up and down stairs.

We found the most thorough review of the Hoover U8311-900 WindTunnel2 at Consumer Reports, which includes the Hoover in it latest roundup review of upright and canister vacuum cleaners. The Hoover WindTunnel2 also attracts some attention from owners posting to Amazon.com.

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*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. Consumer Reports
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Vacuums: Top Picks for Pet Hair
Editors of Consumer Reports
Mar. 2007

In its most recent roundup, Consumer Reports runs 65 vacuums, including the Hoover U8311-900 WindTunnel2, over the equivalent of 11 miles of carpet and bare floor. Editors rate the vacuums for cleaning ability, noise, emissions and ease of use, as well as the ability to pick up pet hair from carpet.

2. Amazon.com
Hoover U8311 Windtunnel2 Bagged Upright Vacuum Reviews
Contributors to Amazon.com

About a dozen owners post their experiences with the Hoover U8311-900 WindTunnel 2, giving it a high average rating. Most users are satisfied with this vacuum's performance, but they do say it's a bit heavy.

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Hoover WindTunnel 2 U8311-900 Review