- Multi-cyclonic Technology – cyclones separate fine particles of dirt before reaching the filter with less frequent filter rinsing.
- Removable wand for floor-to-ceiling cleaning.
- Stretch hose gives you up to 7ft of reach above the floor.
- Multi-Cyclonic filtration, rinsable primary filter and a high quality final filter made with HEPA.
- Certified No Loss of Suction Technology
The Hoover Sprint QuickVac Bagless Upright is a more compact, lightweight upright, designed with city dwellers in mind. The lightweight, yet powerful vacuum features Multi-Cyclonic technology that separates fine particles of dirt before they reach the rinsable filter, allowing homeowners to clean filters less often. Consumers can clean more areas of their homes faster without re-plugging, thanks to the 23 foot power cord. Up to seven feet of above-the-floor cleaning reach, a removable cleaning wand and three floor height setting for every floor type. The powerful and affordable Sprint QuickVac Bagless Upright removes the heavy-lifting from cleaning and helps users sprint through vacuuming. The new Hoover Sprint Quick Vac Bagless Upright Vacuum is compact, lightweight, and designed for cleaning even the tightest spaces.
Designed to clean multiple floor types, simply choose one of three height adjustments settings to help customize nozzle height to match your cleaning surface.
The Hoover Sprint QuickVac Bagless Upright – UH20040 is a Bargain !,
My wife and I (especially my wife) are very pleased with this lightweight Hoover Sprint QuickVac Bagless Upright – UH20040.
We own several vacuum cleaners; our main ones are Eureka THE BOSS SmartVac Model 4870 Type GZ of which we’ve owned two units for a couple of years now. They are excellent vacuum cleaners and work very well indeed. Maintenance on them is minimal. They are, however, very heavy and that is the reason we bought two of them: one is for downstairs and one is for upstairs. (They were highly rated in “Consumer Reports” and cost about half – $150.00 – of what other comparably highly-rated machines did at the time.)
We also own a couple of lightweight ‘stick’ vacuums: a Eureka Lightweight Easy Clean Upright Vacuum Cleaner and a Bissell FeatherWeight Vacuum, Bagless, 3106B (my wife slightly prefers the Bissell to the Eureka). We use these for light touch-up vacuuming and they are excellent for that purpose.
But this new Hoover model almost combines the best of both worlds: it is lightweight (of course not as lightweight as the ‘sticks’) yet comparable in performance to our ‘heavy-weight’ Eureka 4870s.
It is so easy to put together right out of the box (no instructions are necessary for assembly) and its use is straightforward. It is helpful and desirable, of course, to read the owner’s manual but figuring out this unit is almost (but not quite) a ‘no-brainer.’
There is only one tool included with this machine and that’s all you’ll need. It is a most ingenious tool, combining a crevice tool and an upholstery tool in one compact unit. It has to be seen to be believed.
Everything snaps in place and the machine exudes an air of confidence and of high quality. It has an unusual carry handle which can be used when moving the machine (rather than carrying it awkwardly with the ‘main’ handle, as is the necessary case with most vacuums).
Using it on stairs is very easy, almost as easy as using a cannister vacuum.
The power cord has to be wound carefully onto its nesting place otherwise it won’t fit properly. But that is easy to do. The power cord’s length is adequate for our house, as long or longer than all the other vacuums we own.
My wife especially likes the foot-operated on/off switch.
On first use, she exclaimed that the suction was amazing. She said she could not believe it. After she finished vacuuming our entire upstairs with it, she asked me what it sold for. I replied that currently Amazon was charging $70.00 and it listed for $80.00. She then stated very firmly, “That’s a bargain!”
Obviously, with it being so new for us, I cannot comment at this time on its longevity or ease of maintenance. Should anything untoward develop, I shall report it here.
But there is one comment I can make: at least one reviewer here states that, to access the belt, one must remove seven (7) screws. That is, in fact, what the owner’s manual states.
But, if you look at the bottom of the vacuum, you will see a little chart showing the location of just six (6) screws; that is all that really need be removed. (Not that that makes a whole lot of difference.) I do recommend that you do as we do: remove the screws and put them in an egg carton. That way you are sure not to lose any of them. You will need a moderately long and thin Phillips-head (“crosshead”) screwdriver to remove the screws but this should be easy. Such screwdrivers are readily available (if you don’t already have one) at any hardware store (or even a dollar-store). (I have not tried removing the screws: it ‘ain’t’ broke so why should I fix it?)
I cannot say, at this time, if this machine will replace our ‘big’ Eurekas as my wife’s main vacuum cleaner, but, so far, she is really enamored of it. (She does most of the vacuuming and she is ‘in charge’ of what we buy and use in such machines.)
As I said at the beginning of this review, both I and my wife are very pleased with this vacuum cleaner. It’s offers heavy-duty suction without the ‘heavy-duty price’ or ‘heavy-duty weight.’ If you buy one, I believe you will be pleased too.
Thank you for reading this review and for considering my opinions.
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Update: November 11, 2011
We’ve had this vacuum cleaner for a…
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|For those living in a small home, apt. studio…the Sprint Quick works great!,
Having reviewed several vacuums and being a Dyson guy, by no means am I biased. There are people who need vacuums to fit their budget, their living space and those who need something that will be a workhorse in the longrun.
I truly believe that with other vacuum companies now using multi-cyclonic technology, as much as I love my Dyson vacuum, the truth is that there are other vacuums that are performing just as good. But what it comes down to is how long these cheaper vacuums last in the long run. While my Dyson continues to due exceptionally well over 8-years-later, other vacuum makers have done well in the short run but disappointed me in the long run and the usual “you get what you pay for”, tends to come in mind.
But like I said, things have changed as many vacuum companies are now using multi-cyclonic technology and also utilizing rinsable filters for consumers to save money.
My review is for the Hoover Sprint Quick Vac Bagless Upright Vacuum.
Immediately from removing it out of the box, this vacuum is ready go. Just hook on the handle to the vacuum and that’s it!
It’s important to know that the canister is small and with smaller canisters, you will be emptying out more frequently if you have a bigger room. With that being said, this is a perfect vacuum for the apartment, studio, single room, automobile, etc. Otherwise, there are other multi-cyclonic vacuums for under $80 that can store more dirt, etc. than this vacuum.
I. What does it come with? and First Impressions!
The Hoover Sprint Quick Vac Bagless Upright Vacuum comes with a cleaning wand for easy floor-to-ceiling cleaning. The vacuum also includes a 2-in-1 tool…which is a dusting brush and crevice tool. So, no need to worry about accessories that can get lost!
My first impression of the vacuum was that it is for smaller rooms because of the size of the canister. During my first vacuum, I went over a rug and suction was so good that vacuuming a 5×7 rug, the canister was full (not with dirt but threads). So, I started using this is various rooms especially where our dogs like roam and it did a good job picking up dog hair and the vacuum worked wonderfully, but it took repeated emptying. Depending on the individual, if you are impatient, I would go for a vacuum with a larger canister.
I do like the fact that it comes with a five foot cleaning hose. So, for those accidental vacuuming of little things such as pennies or paperclips or things like that, no worries. The hose is thick enough to pick those small objects up.
I have a major pet peeve with vacuums and that is… a short cord. The Hoover Sprint Quick Vac Bagless Upright Vacuum comes with a 23-foot power cord. Another positive! Although, winding it the cord back up, may not be perfect (note: This is not an automatic winding cord).
Also, the vacuum is lightweight as mentioned. But it’s a small vacuum, so that is to be expected. As for the handle, some people tend to break off their handles for cheaper vacuums but since this is lightweight, as long as you hold the vacuum from the main grip and not the thin plastic under the grip, you should be fine.
II. Suction & Vacuuming
I took my time with this review because usually vacuums do great in the beginning and some, you just have to test if the multi-cyclonic portion of the vacuum continues to be strong after weeks of use. In the case of using the Hoover Sprint Quick Vac Bagless Upright Vacuum, suction continued to be strong a month after use. And I like how easy the canister is to empty out dirt and for the most part, how the filter is rinsable. So, this is a major positive for those considering this vacuum.
The vacuum does have a three position height adjustment. Low for floors, medium and high.
Also, included is a system check indicator. Green if good, red means rinse filter is full.
JUDGMENT CALL:
So, is this Hoover vacuum recommended. First, Hoover is a major company and they have a pretty solid reputation in making vacuums.
During my tests, I did not have any problems with this vacuum whatsoever. In fact, it worked perfectly and it’s a lot cheaper than a Dyson DC25.
But I recommend this vacuum only if you are living or using it in a very small space. This is also comparable to the cheaper Dirt Devil Extreme Quick Vac Cyclone Bagless, but if I had to choose between this or the Dirt Devil, the Hoover Sprint Quick works so much better!
Otherwise, the Hoover Sprint Quick Vac Bagless Upright Vacuum is a great first vacuum or vacuum for basic needs. This is not meant to be a powerhouse vacuum but should suit people who use it in small rooms or on floors. It’s important to note that the Spring Quick is a major improvement over Hoover’s Nano Cyclonic Compact Bagless Upright Vacuum (which is nearly the…
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