The Hoover story begins in 1907. Murray Spangler, an inventor who worked nights as a janitor, had an asthma problem. He called upon his inventor's creativity to find a solution to the dust that aggravated his asthma as he swept up at night. Spangler gathered a tin soap box, a fan, a sateen pillow case and a broom handle, and assembled an odd-looking, cumbersome contraption that managed to pull the dust away from the air he breathed. He quickly realized that this "suction sweeper," as he called it, had enormous sales potential, and he began seeking financial backing. W.H. "Boss" Hoover, owner of a leather goods manufacturing shop, bought the patent from Spangler in 1908, retained him as a partner, and soon had six employees assembling six units a day in a corner of the leather goods shop. Now that's a humble beginning.
Rated 2.9 out of 5 by 11
reviewers.
Rated 4 out of 5 by Carol Great for small rugs, wood floors and Tile
Have had this vacuum for many years and love it. The only problem is that the attachment hose comes loose easily. We put one on from another vacuum and it now is terrific. I am about to buy another.
3/20/13
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bubbasgrl Perfect Little Vacuum
I uses this vacuum for everything. I have had mine for about 51/2 years now and i have used it for in house and in the vehicles. it does a great job. It has held up well and only needs the bottom part replaced because after that long the wheel finally fell off.
3/17/13
Rated 1 out of 5 by justjane Disappointed
This vacuum doesn't work well on carpets...not enough suction. Okay on floors but handle comes apart.
3/9/13
Rated 1 out of 5 by Cat hair cleaner Poor design
The wand is too short when fully extended. I'm only 5'5" and I have to bend over to hold the wand. Usually in 20 to 30 minutes of vacuuming, the hose will come off the wand 2 to 5 time. Very fustrating. After only about year of use, retractable cord stopped working, couldn't get it out. Had to use an extension cord to use then vacuum. Husband tried to fix it, but couldn't get the canister apart. Cord is also shorter than most other vacuums we've had, so have to change electrical outlets more often. When pulling the canister by the hose it would often flip on it's side or back.
12/1/12
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