Hoover windtunnel cord rewind upright vacuum cleaner reviews

REWIND PRO VACUUMModel # UH71300

Item #613532

UPC: 00073502048061

$129.99

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Hoover WindTunnel Cord Rewind Pro Upright Vacuum Cleaner

REWIND PRO VACUUMModel # UH71300

Item #613532

UPC: 00073502048061

$129.99

In-store price may vary from online price. Not all products available at all stores.

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Product Details

Hoover WindTunnel Cord Rewind Pro Upright Vacuum is perfect for whole home cleaning from floor to ceiling. The hassle-free 25 Ft. power cord automatically retracts in seconds, so you never have to wrap a cord again. The Multi-Floor Brush Roll, paired with a 5-level height adjustment, provides an optimal clean on any surface. The multi-purpose tools efficiently clean corners, crevices, stairs, furniture, and more. Enjoy uninterrupted cleaning with easy-empty dirt cup. Features: soft touch bumper, dual cyclonic air system, d-shaped handle and brushroll window. Includes: telescopic extension wand, turbo tool, pivoting dusting brush and crevice tool. 13.75 In. W. x 44 In. H. x 13 In. D.

• 5-level height adjustment for various hard floors and carpet types
• WindTunnel Suction Technology
• Scatter Guard prevents dirt from spreading on hard floors
• 2 year limited warranty

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Test Results

Design

The Hoover WindTunnel 2 has a mediocre build quality. It's entirely made of plastic, except for the metal wand. The plastic is sturdy overall, but could possibly break if dropped. The hose and the turbo brush also feel like they could break rather easily. There's a button near the handle to turn the power on/off and there's a button to turn the brushroll off by foot.

Despite having multiple parts to put together, the vacuum is easy to assemble. Since the vacuum can stay upright on its own, it's easier to switch pieces than other stick vacuums.

The WindTunnel 2 is easy to maintain. There aren't many parts that need maintenance but they aren't the easiest to access.

• Dirt compartment: To remove the dirt compartment, you need to unscrew the lid on top and remove the cyclone filter. You can empty it once it's removed.
• Filter: There are two filters that need cleaning, and the first, the cyclone filter, is removed easily from the lid on the dirt compartment. You need to wash it and let it sit for 24 hours before using it again.
• HEPA filter: The post-motor filter, the HEPA filter, is located underneath the dirt compartment. You're able to clean debris from the HEPA filter but can't wash it with water.
• Brushroll: You have to unscrew six screws in order to remove the brushroll, but you shouldn't have to clean it often.
• Turbo tool brushroll: You can also remove the mini brushroll from the turbo tool but you also need to unscrew the lid with a screwdriver.

If any parts break and need to be replaced, you can buy them on Hoover's website.

Bag Part Number No bag

Filter Part Number 304087001

HEPA Filter Part Number 440005573

As long as the vacuum is covered by the three-year warranty, there are no recurring costs. The filters should last the lifetime of the warranty.

Height 44.49" (113.0 cm)

Width 13.78" (35.0 cm)

Depth 12.99" (33.0 cm)

Cord Storing Automatic

On-Board Tool Storage Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station No

This vacuum has good storage capability. It takes up a good amount of space, and unlike the Shark APEX Upright Vacuum, it has a latch for automatic cord management.

Volume 0.34 gal (1.30 L)

Full Indicator Yes

Bag Included No Bag Needed

The WindTunnel 2 has a good dirt compartment. It's fairly big and there's a transparent indicator line so you know when it's full, but the line can be hard to see.

• Vacuum body
• Dirt compartment
• Wand
• Crevice tool (inside the wand)
• Turbo brush
• Handle
• Ceiling tool/Hard bristle brush

Cord Length 24.74 ft (7.5 m)

Hose Length 8.60 ft (2.62 m)

Minimum Wand Length 0.69 ft (0.21 m)

Maximum Wand Length 2.95 ft (0.90 m)

Total Range 27.69 ft (8.44 m)

The Hoover WindTunnel 2 Whole House Rewind has a decent range. The cord is long enough to keep vacuuming in the same room without changing plugs, and the hose helps extend its range.

Total Weight 18.66 lbs (8.47 kg)

Weight In Hand 3.04 lbs (1.38 kg)

Carrying handle Yes

This vacuum isn't very portable. It's heavy to carry around, but it has a carrying handle to make transporting it a bit better.

Minimum Battery Life N/A

Maximum Battery Life N/A

Recharge Time N/A

Recharge Dock No

Battery Life Indicator No

Removable Batteries No

The Hoover WindTunnel 2 uh71250 doesn't have a battery.

Rotating Head No

Power Adjustment No

Self-Propelled No

Headlights No

Easy On/Off Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment Manual

There aren't many extra features on the WindTunnel 2. There are five settings that adjust the height of the vacuum head for different types of surfaces. You can turn the brushroll on/off with a button on the head which you can press with your foot. The power button for the vacuum is below the handle.

Brushroll Yes

Brushroll On/Off Yes

Removable Brushroll Yes

Turbo Brush Yes

Crevice Tool Yes

Upholstery Tool No

Soft Bristle Brush No

Hard Bristle Brush Yes

Extension Wand Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool Yes

Pet Grooming Tool No

The WindTunnel 2 comes with a few tools and brushes. The hard bristle brush can rotate front to back to help clean ceilings and fans. The crevice tool is inside the wand in the photo above and can be pulled out. Unlike the Sanitaire PROFESSIONAL Upright, it also comes with a turbo brush which can help you clean fabric-covered furniture.

Blower Mode No

There are no alternative configurations for the WindTunnel 2. If you're looking for an upright vacuum with a handheld configuration, check out the BISSELL CleanView Swivel Pet.

Performance

Setting Used Dial Setting "1 HARD FLOOR", Brush Roll "OFF"

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L) 75%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) 67%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) 51%

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L) 99%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) 94%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) 83%

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A

The Hoover WindTunnel 2 has okay performance on bare floors. It doesn't have any trouble cleaning pet hair or even small debris like rice, although it doesn't perform as well as the dirt compartment becomes more full. It's only decent with large debris like Cheerios as you need to pass the vacuum a few times before it sucks it up. You may want to consider the Hoover WindTunnel Tempo Bagged if you're looking for an upright vacuum with better and more consistent cleaning performance on bare floors.

It's recommended to leave the brushroll off when cleaning on bare floors as it performs worse with the brushroll on.

Setting Used Dial Setting "2 LOW CARPET", Brush Roll "ON"

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L) 70%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) 71%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) 74%

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L) 77%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) 78%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) 79%

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A

Decent performance on low-pile carpet. It struggles a lot more with pet hair than on bare floors, and it does a decent job with both small and large debris. Small debris like sand gets stuck in the hose because the design of the hose has grooves in it. If you want an upright vacuum that cleans much more debris on this surface, look into the Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away Upright.

Setting Used Dial Setting "3", Brush Roll "ON"

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L) 52%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) 52%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) 53%

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L) 45%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) 42%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) 37%

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A

Update 08/06/2020: We originally tested this vacuum using its 'Setting 5 (High Carpet)' head level. However, the manual states to adjust the head level from Setting 2 -5 depending on your carpet level. As our test carpet is too low for the original setting we tested it on, we've retested it using 'Setting 3,' which raised its score.

The WindTunnel has decent performance on high-pile carpet. While it's able to pick up most pet hair, it still struggles to pick up small and large debris. That being said, you can also adjust the head level to better suit your carpet level which may improve its high-pile performance but your mileage may vary.

Bare Floor 100%

Low-Pile Carpet 66%

High-Pile Carpet 98%

Maximum Suction 0.4 inH₂O (0.11 kPa)

Setting Used For Maximum Dial Setting "1 HARD FLOOR", Brush Roll "ON"

Normal Suction 0.2 inH₂O (0.06 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal Dial Setting "1 HARD FLOOR", Brush Roll "OFF"

Hose Diameter 1.6" (4.0 cm)

Bare Floor 87.5 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 85.8 dBA

The WindTunnel 2 has disappointing maneuverability. It's heavy and the head can't rotate from side to side. It's able to go under couches and tables but has trouble reaching far underneath them. In order to clean furniture, you can detach the house and use either the crevice tool or turbo brush. The vacuum gets stuck on rugs, but it goes over the electric cord rather easily. It feels like the vacuum is designed for big open spaces and not a house with a lot of furniture.

Sofa Pickup Post Test

Wood Cracks Post Test

Stain Pickup Post Test

Water Pickup Post Test

Automation

Automatic Recharging No

Automatic Bag Emptying No

Pathing Algorithm No Pathing Algorithm

Physical Boundary Markers No

Scheduled Start Buttons No

Cycle Control Buttons No

Navigation Control Buttons No

The WindTunnel 2 doesn't have any automation features.

App Name No App

iOS Availability No

Android Availability No

Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones) No

App Scheduled Start No

App Cycle Control No

Navigation Control within App No

Compared To Other Vacuums

The Hoover WindTunnel 2 Whole House Rewind doesn't offer good performance for an upright vacuum and it's hard to move around. However, it's easier to maintain than some other upright vacuums, such as the Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe NV360. Also see our recommendations for the best vacuums, best vacuums for high-pile carpet, and best upright vacuums.

The Hoover WindTunnel 2 Whole House Rewind and Hoover WindTunnel Tempo Bagged are fairly evenly matched, but you may prefer one over the other depending on your own needs. The Rewind has a bagless design that incurs virtually no recurring costs and performs similarly on carpeted floors. On the other hand, the Tempo Bagged is lighter, more maneuverable, and better-built, with superior cleaning performance on bare floors.

The BISSELL CleanView Swivel Pet is a better vacuum than the Hoover WindTunnel 2 Whole House Rewind. The BISSELL performs better on all surface types, and it has an alternative configuration for cleaning harder-to-reach places. However, the Hoover has better storing capabilities, a longer range, and virtually no recurring costs. It's also significantly easier to maintain.

The Shark Navigator Lift-Away is much better than the Hoover WindTunnel 2 Whole House Rewind. The Shark has better performance on all surface types, it comes with a soft bristle brush, and it can also be used in a handheld mode. However, the Hoover has a better range, the dirt compartment is a bit bigger, and it comes with a turbo brush. 

The Shark APEX Upright Vacuum is a better upright vacuum overall than the Hoover WindTunnel 2 Whole House Rewind. The Shark has much better performance on bare floors and carpets and it has better maneuverability too. The Shark also has a bigger dirt compartment, but the Hoover is easier to maintain and it has a longer range. 

The BISSELL PowerForce Helix is a better upright vacuum for low and high-pile carpet than the Hoover WindTunnel 2 Whole House Rewind. The BISSELL has significantly better performance on carpet, it's lighter, and it has a slightly bigger dirt compartment. However, the Hoover performs a bit better on bare floors, it's easier to maintain, and it has virtually no recurring costs. The Hoover also has automatic cord storage.

The Dyson Ball Animal 2 is better than the Hoover WindTunnel 2 Whole House Rewind for any type of use. It performs much better on bare floors, and it has outstanding performance on carpet. Despite also being an upright vacuum, the Dyson is easier to maneuver because of its rotating head. However, the Hoover is easier to maintain, and it has a slightly bigger dirt compartment. 

The BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Plus is a better upright vacuum for carpet than the Hoover WindTunnel 2 Whole House Rewind. The BISSELL feels slightly better built, and it comes with an upholstery tool as well as a soft bristle brush. You can also use it in a semi-handheld configuration, which is nice if you want to reach into crevices. While the Hoover is better on bare floors, the BISSELL can pick up more debris and pet hair, especially on high pile carpet. However, the Hoover has easier maintenance needs with less recurring costs.

The Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away Upright is better to use on carpets while the Hoover WindTunnel 2 Whole House Rewind is better for bare floors. The Shark cleans most hair and large debris on all surface types, it has better maneuverability, and it's not as heavy. The Hoover has a better range and it's easier to maintain.

The Hoover WindTunnel 2 Whole House Rewind is a better upright vacuum than the Sanitaire PROFESSIONAL Upright. The Hoover is a better-built vacuum with a bagless design. It has virtually no recurring costs and comes with more tools and brushes. It also offers better performance on bare floors and high-pile carpet. However, the Sanitaire performs better on low-pile carpet.

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