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Hoover WindTunnel Rewind Plus UH70205

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Recall notice

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, on May 27, 2010, announced the recall of this model due to fire and shock hazards. Read more about the recall.

This bagless 19-pound Hoover upright has manual carpet pile-height adjustment, HEPA filtration, a full-bin indicator, and a 27-foot, retractable cord. It also folds for storage and includes a brush on/off switch and an easy-to-reach power button. The model lacks suction control.

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How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

Overall Score

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OWNER SURVEYS

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Carpet

/ 5

Bare floors

/ 5

Tool airflow

/ 5

Hose suction

/ 5

Clean emissions

/ 5

Emissions

/ 5

Handling

/ 5

Pet hair

/ 5

Noise

/ 5

Color

/ 5

About

This 19-pound Hoover bagless upright has a 27-foot, retractable cord, an easy-to-reach power switch, and a brush on/off switch to clean both carpets and bare floors. It has HEPA filtration, which reduces emissions and may benefit people with respiratory problems. It also comes with a full-bin indicator that marks when the bin needs to be emptied. It offers manual pile adjustment, giving you the option to change the height of the machine to suit your carpet, for easier movement and more efficient cleaning. It folds up for compact storage.This model lacks suction control, a feature some find helpful when vacuuming curtains and upholstery.

Brand Reliability & Satisfaction

#? in Reliability of all Upright Vacuum Brands

Did the brand perform consistently well over time?

PREDICTED RELIABILITY SCORE

/ 100

Predicted brand reliability is based on estimated problem rates for newly-purchased full-sized upright vacuums by the end of the fifth year of ownership, adjusting for extended warranty/service contract status, product usage, and the presence of pet hair in the home. Ranked #? of 16

Would our members recommend this brand?

OWNER SATISFACTION SCORE

/ 100

Brand owner satisfaction is based on the proportion of members who are extremely likely to recommend their full-sized upright vacuum to their friends and family. Ranked #? of 16

Source: Consumer Reports' 2023, 2024, and 2025 Winter Surveys

Features & Specs

Features

Brush on/off

Yes

Easy on/off

Yes

Manual-pile adjust

Yes

Accepts tools

Yes

Suction control

Retractable cord

Yes

Full-bag/bin indicator

Yes

High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter

Yes

Folds for storage

Yes

Self-propelled

Specs

Bag

Weight (lbs.)

Cord length (ft)

Connections

Carpet POC

Bare floors POC

Hose suction POC

Clean emissions POC

Handling POC

Pet hair POC

Noise POC

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Hoover WindTunnel Rewind Plus UH70205

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Overall Score

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