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Hoover F7412-900 SteamVac Dual V Widepath Carpet Cleaner with Powered Handheld Tool, Black | 
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| Brand: Hoover
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $239.99
Buy New: $169.00
as of 3/11/2010 04:32:39 EST details
You Save: $70.99 (30%)
New (26) Used (1) from $140.00
Rating:  63 reviews
Sales Rank: 1298
Color: Black
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 35.5
Dimensions (in): 20.3 x 15.8 x 29.2
MPN: F7412900
Model: F7412-900
UPC: 073502029251
EAN: 0073502029251
ASIN: B0013YPWE6
Release Date: March 1, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 12 amp carpet cleaner with rotating brushes to clean and groom carpets | | • | Dual V technology produces equal suction across the entire cleaning path | | • | Direct heat; 3 speeds--spill pick-up, gentle scrub, and power scrub | | • | 8-foot hose; removable tool caddy; powered handheld tool for upholstery and stairs | | • | Measures approximately 20 by 12 by 44 inches; 1-year limited warranty |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
SteamVac Dual V Black
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 63
 Like it better than my old Oreck March 8, 2010
LisaM (New Castle, PA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I did a lot of research before buying this cleaner. A friend works for a commercial cleaning supply company and their repairman said Hoover is the best in terms of repairs. Consumer reports had the Hoover All Terrain rated #1. I called Hoover and this model is the All Terrain, minus the hard-floor attachments.
This cleaner did a great job on my light grey carpet. It removed pet stains and chocolate milk. The tanks were easy to remove and replace, and easy to dump and fill. With the Oreck, I could only use their cleaner in special dispenser bottles, so I loved being able to go to Wal-Mart to buy a gallon of Hoover cleaner for a fraction of the price.
I thought it had auto-rinse, which it did not, but after reading about it, I wouldn't have used it anyway. With auto rinse, when you push forward it cleans, when you pull back it rinses. I like more control and don't want to worry about covering the exact same path every time, so flipping the switch to Rinse was no big deal.
It is quite heavy and I got a blister on one hand and my elbow is sore today, and the Oreck was very light so that's why it got 4 stars instead of 5. Of course, the sturdiness may be why Hoovers need fewer repairs too. Otherwise, it did a great job for less than half the price of the Oreck.
 much improved over previous models February 28, 2010
Deb G (Cincinnati, Ohio)
This is my third widepath steamvac and it is by far the best. The rinse feature is great. The cord has been moved up so it is more out of the way. The separate solution compartment makes better use of the clelaning solutions and allows for the rinse. The hose attachment has been changed, hopefully it will not fail like my last two did. The only feature that was not improved is the hose caddy. It feels flimsy.
Cleans like a Champ! February 26, 2010
Megan Henderson (Raleigh, NC)
We recently purchased the hoover F7412-900 steam vac and love it! I have the book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Green Cleaning, 2nd Edition which recommends using this type of steam cleaner versus paying for a professional. It also recommends using distilled white vinegar instead of a shampoo because vinegar lifts out the dirt and is a natural disinfectant (plus it costs pennies compared to the expensive shampoos). Our carpet was disgusting because we have had a very wet winter and we have two large dogs that track mud into the house on a daily basis. The carpet cleaner did an amazing job getting the carpet back to its original color and no more dog smell!! Using the vinegar we were able to clean the whole house for $5!! I was also impressed with how well the steam vac sucks the water back out of the carpet. Within 3 hours (with the ceiling fans on) the carpet was completely dry and we were able to move furniture back in the room. I would highly recommend buying this. If you are paying someone to come clean your carpets, this steam vac will pay for itself in two uses!
Good Carpet Cleaner February 17, 2010
David P. Martin (Tuscaloosa, AL)
This worked well for me. It cleaned the carpets as well as the rental units in the grocery store, and was not as bulky and easier to operate. When done, it also cleaned up very easily. I reviewed many of these machines before I purchased and really am satisfied with my purchase.
 Plastic Parts Break and Leaks February 13, 2010
J. Haskell (Gig Harbor, Washington United States)
This is the second Hoover Carpet Cleaner we have bought. The first operated fine for a couple of years and then started to leak internally. It was totally unusable after that and we paid a hefty price for it. The F7412-900 was purchased at another retail outlet. We liked the idea of separate tanks for water and cleaning solution as well as the clean water rinse feature. The first problem is the design of the recovery tank. When you lift it out by the handle the lid of the recovery tank is now unlocked. Any sudden movement and the lid will just fall off and dirty water will go everywhere. After a little more than one year (one year warranty expired) the plastic recovery tank handle broke where it attaches to the recovery tank. It is now impossible to lift the recovery tank out of the machine and the likelihood of spilling dirty water is even more so. It takes two hands to pick up the recovery tank and then fumbling around trying to keep from spilling water all over.
Another problem has occurred with leaks. One of the seals where the upholstery hose inserts on the machine has broken and now leaks. There are also leaks around the clean water solution tank where it attaches to the machine. After shampooing there is water under the machine which means wiping up or mopping the residual water.
The worst thing of all... IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND PARTS!!! I have searched everywhere for a replacement recovery tank and none to be found.
If there is one good thing to say it is that this carpet cleaner does an excellent job of cleaning. I just wish it was manufactured better.
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