Hoover vacuum cleaners are products of The Hoover Company, which has been making vacuum cleaners since 1908. Hoover offers a range of cleaning machines including the standard upright vacuum, carpet cleaners, and hard floor cleaners. The newest series of upright vacuum cleaners is the WindTunnel T Series which are bagless and feature a rinsable HEPA filter. Currently Hoover is offering free shipping for all T Series vacuum cleaners and Platinum Collection vacuum cleaners on its website. Hoover is also offering up to 25% off bags and belts if you buy online.http://www.hoover.com/SpecialOffers.aspx Hoover offers closeout units for outlet prices on its website.http://www.hoover.com/productcategory.aspx?use=61&ds=true Factors to consider when buying a vacuum cleaner include its price, cleaning ability, allergenic filtering, noise and portability.
History:
James Spangler of Canton, Ohio invented the vacuum in 1907. He was a department store janitor and thought all the dust from sweeping was causing his asthmatic cough. He built a vacuum out of a box, a motor, a broom handle and a pillowcase. He gave one of these machines to his friend Susan Hoover. She in turn showed her husband W.H. "Boss" Hoover who was at the time working in leather products manufacturing. W.H. Hoover made Spangler his partner and began vacuum production in 1908.
Hoover has made many innovations in vacuum cleaner technology such as the beater bar which was developed in 1926. Other inventions include the disposable paper bag and the self-propelled vacuum cleaner.http://www.hoover.com/companyinfo.aspx
Hoover WindTunnel T-Series Vacuum Cleaner
This video shows off the Hoover WindTunnel T-Series which are a family of upright vacuum cleaners with many features. Features include dual cyclonic technology, wind tunnel technology, HEPA filters, carbon filter, and a 27 foot retractable cord. Currently on Hoover.com, some WindTunnel T-Series vacuum cleaners are being sold with free shipping.
Hoover Vacuum Competitors
- Mahalo's Guide to the Dyson Vacuum and Dirt Devil Vacuum
- Dyson
- Dirt Devil
- Bissel
- iRobot
- Eureka
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Techtronic Industries Company
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In 2007, Hoover was sold by the Whirlpool Corporation to Techtronic Industries
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Owner's manuals can be found online on the official Hoover web site under the Customer Service section
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It is recommended to vacuum a carpet twice a week
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Prices range from about $40 to $300
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In England "Hoover" is used like the verb "vacuum"
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Techtronic Industries Co is a publicly traded company on the Hong Kong stock market
