Customer Reviews:
 gitter done February 4, 2007
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This vacuum realy sucks. And I mean that in a good way. After spending lots of money on other brands only to be disappointed, this vacuum was a nice surprise. It just plain does it's job. If I had to fault it for anything it would be that it is loud and noisy and not ashamed of it. Turn it on and lights will dim, dogs will run, cats will hide and you won't hear the phone. As you go by curtains and bed spreads they will be blown into the air from the exhaust from this machine. It makes alot of noise, moves alot of air is obnoxious and not affraid to work hard. BUT YOU WILL HAVE A CLEAN CARPET.......base boards too. If you are on a budget and just need a good old fasioned vacuum then look no further. If you like to waiste money and have something that falls short of your expectations then buy a Dirt Devil. I would gladley put this monster up against machines costing 3 to 4 times as much.
Hoover Tempo Widepath vacuum January 29, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've only had this for a few weeks now, and we only have two carpeted rooms and one area rug, but we do have a cat.
This vacuum seems to work quite well, since I don't have to go over areas multiple times often. The suction seems strong (but again, its new) and it got a great review from Consumers, which is why I sought it out. It was very inexpensive, ~$60 in a world of $500 vacuum cleaners! It is the ugliest vacuum cleaner I have seen in a while though.
 Excellent Spartan no frills Vacuum January 27, 2007
17 out of 19 found this review helpful
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.
Very good January 25, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This vacuum is great for the money! There is a lot of sucking power, which we very much appreciate as we have two cats and two dogs. A wheel fell off the first week, but that was easy to fix.
Good vacuum, great value January 24, 2007
32 out of 33 found this review helpful
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.
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