December 2007
Vacuum cleaners
upright vacuums
The Kenmore 35922 and Eureka are CR Best Buys; the Hoovers were easiest to push and pull. The Kenmore 36932 and Hoover U5753-900 are bagless models.
Lighter uprights
Both weigh less than 20 pounds.The U5140-900, a CRBest Buy, is better for carpet cleaning; the U5262-910 is a bagless model.
canister vacuums
Both are capable on carpets and floors. The Kenmore offers better handling and pet-hair pickup.
Hoover Tempo Widepath
U5140-900
U5140-900
- Kenmore (Sears) Progressive 35922, $300
- Hoover WindTunnel 2 U8311-900, $250
- Kenmore (Sears) Progressive 36932, $300
- Eureka Boss SmartVac Ultra 4870, $150
- Hoover WindTunnel Bagless U5753-900, $160
The Kenmore 35922 and Eureka are CR Best Buys; the Hoovers were easiest to push and pull. The Kenmore 36932 and Hoover U5753-900 are bagless models.
Lighter uprights
- Hoover Tempo Widepath U5140-900, $70
- Hoover EmPower U5262-910, $100
Both weigh less than 20 pounds.The U5140-900, a CRBest Buy, is better for carpet cleaning; the U5262-910 is a bagless model.
canister vacuums
- Kenmore (Sears) Progressive 27514, $300
- Hoover WindTunnel Bagless S3765-040, $180
Both are capable on carpets and floors. The Kenmore offers better handling and pet-hair pickup.
