Karen B. "Karen B." Say: Shop Hoover Flair Bagless Upright Stick Sales
Love this little vac!, 2005-02-18
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This is a fantastic little vac. It isn't as loud as my last stick vac and it doesn't scratch my wood floors. The first day I bought it I really put it through the paces. I was impressed with how well it cleans floors, carpets and rugs with fringe. I love the fact that you can turn off the roller to do the fringed rugs and floors. It picked up popcorn and screws easily. Sand and gravel from the kids shoes, no problem. After a rain, the floor got a little muddy from all the kids going in and out so I just turned on the brush and VOILA, the dried mud went right up.It really does stand on it's own, even on a soft cushy carpet.The only changes left to make is to lengthen the cord a bit and put a small pull-out nozzle high up on the side so I can use it for practically everything, such as dusting windowsills. I won't let my wish list ruin the review though. 5 stars for the best little vac I've had yet.

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The guy review of a bagless vacuum-UPDATE, 2005-11-26
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I went out looking for a small vacuum WITH a bag, trying to avoid the bagless (didn't want to deal with the dust), but changed my mind when I found this one.Excellent and no-nonsense. I can whip this baby out and have it running in 3 seconds. This thing is great for quick clean ups, like the kitchen, although I have used it for a complete downstairs vacuumingGood points: two modes--carpet and floor. Works both surfaces great. The carpet-mode simply powers up the power head roller.The low-profile, swivel head means I can get under everything, everywhere, even couches, which means less furniture to move.Quick-release power cord hook, so I'm not spending five minutes unraveling the reasonably-long cord.See-thru "unbag" so you know when it's getting full.It is small enough to store anywhere, even has a hole in the top of the handle to hang in a closet.Bad points: I'm thinking hard on this one. OK, the power switch is too low (see the picture). It is also bagless, which I found is actually GOOD point as it keeps this vacuum light and small. The "bag" is very easy to pull out and empty. With no bags to buy, the price makes this an excellent choice.It's also great for chasing cats around the house.UPDATE: The handle needs some kind of rubber coating to prevent it from falling when leaned against a wall or counter; managed to break the lower cord catch due to repeated falls. Naturally, I immediately bought another (from Amazon, of course).

Charles Shelton Say: Shop Hoover Flair Bagless Upright Stick Sales
Good for limited purposes, 2007-04-16
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I have purchased two of these vacuums. Both work very well on bare floors and area rugs. But they will overheat and cut out temporarily if using the power nozzle in dwellings with wall to wall carpet. I have called the company to report the problem and was advised that they are not meant to clean entire houses or apartments, or even entire rooms of any size with wall to wall carpeting. The company says they are meant for "touch-up" cleaning in small areas. Nevertheless, as I said, they have worked well cleaning an entire small house with bare floors (and not using the power nozzle). It ia using the nozzle for extended periods of time that apparently causes the overheating.

J. Johnson "Technology Nut" Say: Shop Hoover Flair Bagless Upright Stick Sales
THE FERRARI OF VACUUMS! Bright Red, Really Handles On the Corners!, 2005-08-29
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My wonderful hubby got this for me last xmas. Of course, I "helped" him pick it out after much research.I actually have a full sized shop-vac that I use inside for cleaning every couple of days because we have 2 cats, a dog and a very messy husband and son. Our dog likes to carry her food around the house...don't ask me why. My husband gardens...I'm surprised there's any dirt left in the yard with as much as he tracks in! I use a triple filter on it, works great. I throw the attachments in the dishwasher after I use them and they're sparkling clean and sanitized.But in between the shop-vac cleanings I use my sports car...uuuhhh...I mean vacuum. It is awesome on bare floors as well as my polypropylene rug. I don't have any carpet in the house, but I can't imagine it wouldn't be awesome on that as well.This thing is soooooo cute that I keep it in the dining/family room! I love it! You just turn the handle right or left and it turns for you. It's really light and is low profile so it fits under my cabinets.There are two "speeds". Suction alone, and suction + beater bar. In fact, it has such suction that I can't vacuum smaller rugs such as the one in the bathroom (22" x 60") because the vacuum sucks them up when the beater bar is on.It has a totally cool filtration system. I'm allergic to dust and I haven't had any sort of a problem while using it. When it gets full, you empty out the dirt cup and you're on your way. If you don't empty the cup when you should, the vacuum loses all suction to prevent overheating, which is a great feature.Ok, just a couple of negative points. I had to take it apart once (we're talking like 1 screw) to unclog it. That was my booboo because I let it get overstuffed.Another things is that it has a sort of burning rubber smell. It doesn't bother me but I sprinkled a bit of those carpet granules on the rug, vacuumed it up and it smells gorgeous now.No, I don't work for Hoover. No, I'm not getting commission for this review. We didn't even buy it on Amazon. This is the only review I've written so far, and that really says something!

Dana Say: Shop Hoover Flair Bagless Upright Stick Sales
LOVE THIS VAC!, 2005-09-30
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I agree with other users. This Vac really gets its done! I was so happy with it's ability to pick up small/lightweight items, and when used up against baseboards it got everything! I LOVE the fact you can switch on/off the carpet brush feature, my full size Vas was too powerful for my area rugs, and this Flair gets the job done easily! Everytime I use it I am shocked at how much it has picked up! Things I didn't even know were there! The largest items I've seen it pick up so far was a Cheerio without a problem. And my 16 month old doesn't mind the mild sound of this Vac either! I have recommended to all my family and friends with tile or wood floor, works great! I would also like to see a longer cord and detachable hose feature for tough to reach spots, but overall this is 5 star!

Lynn in PA "Lynn" Say: Shop Hoover Flair Bagless Upright Stick Sales
I love this vac, too!, 2006-01-21
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I'm so happy with the S2220 stick vac that I'm giving it 5 stars, despite my one major complaint: The final filters, on either side of the upper body (red part), can not be cleaned but have to be replaced when they get dirty. The part number is 591360-22 and only costs $1.99 (for one)--but Hoover charges $7.50 shipping for this part which could easily be mailed in a regular, legal sized envelope. It can most easily be located doing a search for, "59136022." Amazon does not sell this. If anyone finds a place that has lower s/h than Hoover, please share it here.Other than the above, I couldn't be happier. This is my third Hoover stick vac and by far the best. My first, a 2-speed Quik-Broom, purchased years ago, lacked a power nozzle but was great on hard floors. The cup had a much larger capacity, but it didn't trap dust from being exhausted the way the S2220 does. It was damaged by water so I replaced it with a Hoover S2571 Cyclonic Action 2-speed, which was never satisfactory. It's cup and filtering system were similar but different to the S2220 and it did a VERY poor job of even sucking-up kitty litter. When the plastic handle cracked, despite being carefully used, I researched stick vacs here and decided to try the S2220 since people raved about it.Other reviewers who love this Hoover Flair are right, in my opinion. The swivel head is great, the machine is so light it's easy to clean steps with, and the power nozzle does a fantastic job of getting pet hair off even cheap doormats that were next to impossible to completely clean in the past. Floor cleaning is not my idea of a good time, but I'm finding that using the S2220 is so easy and convenient, that my floors are cleaner than ever.Really, I am very pleased with this purchase. I just wish Amazon sold the replacement side filters.Edit in 2012, 6 years after my original review: It is still working as good as new. Nothing to add other than to read the comments on a tip I made in the comments section over a year ago about the easiest way to remove pet air on the power brush.

John Henry Newman "John Henry Newman" Say: Shop Hoover Flair Bagless Upright Stick Sales
Replacement belts found!, 2007-07-23
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I have had this vacuum for about one year and I must say that the reviews here on Amazon are spot-on. I encountered many of the same problems:1. The vacuum fell over and broke one of the molded plastic cord holders.2. The canister can fall out at times, leaving a bit of a mess to clean up.3. The "lifetime" belt that drives the power nozzle stripped out in about 6 months.The first two issues are minor and can be dealt with. The 3rd however was quite dissapointing, particularly because other reviewers mentioned that finding a replacement belt was not possible. After some research I managed to locate replacement belts that actually fit the power nozzle of this vacuum. Do a web search using this part number: 59136167I purchased mine at [...], but you can find them elsewhere. When installing the new belt note the orientation of the square tab on the end of the power nozzle. If installed incorrectly, you will have not enough tension on the belt. I suspect this is the problem encountered by other reviewers when they tried replacing belts.I have installed a replacment belt yesterday and the vacuum seems to work fine.

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Vacuum OK -As long as its working -Hoover service dismal, 2007-06-18
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Let me first say that, while it was working, this vacuum met my expectations and performed well. With extended use it consistently over-heated and ceased to work until it had time to cool down. After about 11 months of average use, the power nozzel stopped working and, since this is not user servicable (can't replace the belt), I took it in for warranty service. The first time I got it back after a month and the problem was not fixed (it was as if no one even touched it). I immediately took it back (that was 45 days ago) -Hoover still has it and the estimate is about 2 more weeks.

Marge Teilhaber "marge201" Say: Shop Hoover Flair Bagless Upright Stick Sales
HARDWOOD FLOOR GREAT VACUUM, 2006-06-03
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I just had new hardwood floors put in my entire apartment (Bellawood beech select) and did a google search for "vacuum that won't scratch hardwoood floors" and it brought me here. As usual, the reviews are VERY informative and this one got some great ones so I figured I'd try it. Great price. I've had it a month now and it is GREAT. Very powerful. Picks up everything. I use it for the little rugs (2' x 3') I have in my kitchen and it does a great job on those, too. Make sure you press the lever ALL THE WAY DOWN and hear the LOUDER noise to know that it's on "carpet" setting. Otherwise you're on hardwood floor setting. Very long cord. Easy to clean. Boy does it get filled with dirt and carpet detritus. I clean it out after each use. The manual is very good. Really explains the very important chore of cleaning the cup and filter. Has not scratched my floors. VERY PLEASED WITH THIS VACUUM.

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A great first impression, but....., 2007-08-12
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I bought the Flair because there were so many positive reviews here. What a mistake!! It works great the first time - lots of power for its category and the power head is nice, but try opening the dirt compartment to empty it! The little tab that you slide with your thumb (commmon on many stick vacuums) moves part of the latch, but the other part of the latch (2 little "buttons" inside) does not move so you pretty much have to pry the dirt compartment off, risking breakage. I contacted Hoover, asking them to send a replacement for the part since it seems to be a design flaw, but they just sent me a part number so I could order the part myself.Another problem is that the motor does not have a filter so the dirt just sucks up into the motor compartment. This was semi-ok when most of the debris was pet hair - I took a shop-vac and sucked the debris out of the motor compartment and it somewhat came back to life. I then fashioned a filter by cutting a circle of air conditioner filter, but it blocks a lot of the sucking power. I finally gave up and ran it again without the filter and, after a couple of minutes of vacuuming small-grain dust, it just made a funny sound and turned into a barely functioning, whimpering mess. So, I got three uses out of it and it's trash!!Finally, when a large clump of hair got caught in the power head, as happens with vacuums, I could just barely reach my skinny finger up there to pull some of the dirt/hair out.Overall, I'm very unhappy that a little vacuum with such great potential turned out to be such a big disappointment.