Hoover Windtunnel vacuums

The Hoover Company is introducing two new Hoover Windtunnel vacuums part of the elf Propelled WindTunnel™ Bagless upright collection that promise high convenience and superior performance at a competitive price.

"These Hoover Windtunnel upright vacuum cleaners have some of our best convenience features and offer a performance level that is unparalleled in a bagless upright," said David Baker, vice president of marketing. "To consumers, this combination will be a powerful incentive to step up to a more premium-priced product."

Chief among the features is Hoover's patented WindTunnel technology. Channels within the agitator cavity direct dirt away from the brush roll and toward the air path. This technology has been proven to improve cleaning effectiveness.

Enhanced with WindTunnel technology, the Hoover Self Propelled WindTunnel Bagless upright picks up more dirt than any other upright - period! This is verified by extensive testing using the ASTM International's Standard Test Method F608, which is the only industry-wide accepted cleaning-effectiveness standard.

The new Hoover Windtunnel vacuum models are also self-propelled, making vacuuming virtually effortless. They are self-powered in both forward and reverse direction, thanks to a mechanism in the handle that responds to the motion of the hand.

Both Windtunnel models also have Hoover's Twin Chamber™ bagless design. The Twin Chamber system, previously introduced, uses a divided receptacle to capture dirt without a bag. Heavy particles collect in a first chamber, while fine particles pass into a second chamber, where a long-life HEPA filter captures them. This design extends the life of the HEPA filter. The HEPA filter also has a Teflon® coating that tends to shed dirt, an action that further prolongs the life of the filter.

Both Hoover Windtunnel upright vacuums have other consumer-friendly features as well

• A hand tool with a turbine-powered agitator is included. It can be placed on the hose end and used for cleaning stairs and upholstery. It is stored in an up-front, covered compartment that's always within easy reach.
• The agitator can be turned off for bare-floor cleaning. The user can tell whether the agitator is on or off with a glance at an indicator on the upright. Also, a window on the hood enables the user to see the agitator and the WindTunnel technology in action.
• The agitator can be turned off for bare-floor cleaning. The user can tell whether the agitator is on or off with a glance at an indicator on the upright. Also, a window on the hood enables the user to see the agitator and the WindTunnel technology in action.
• The agitator automatically turns off when the cleaner is in the upright position and the hose is being used for above-floor cleaning.
• A 15-inch nozzle width with edge grooming enables faster cleaning edge to edge.
• Each model has a 12-amp motor, allergen filtration, a deluxe stretch hose, a headlight, a 31-foot cord and a six-piece tool set
• Model U6616-900 is sapphire blue and Model U6617-900 is ruby red. The expected retail range for both is $299.95 to $369.95

The powerful combination of features of these new Windtunnel upright vacuums from Hoover will communicate value to the consumer and bring greater excitement to a premium, yet competitive, retail price," Baker said.

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