Hoover - Linx Cordless Stick Vacuum - Silver/Black

This vacuum got some stellar reviews. I mean, just look at the 5 star ratings. That's why I decided to purchase this unit. I am not a disgruntled person posting a negative review for the heck of it. I got this machine home and it damaged my hardwood floors right out of the box. I'm not posting this review about the motor, the suction power or overall performance. This review is only for people that are buying this unit to use on hard wood or tile floors. The bottom of the unit has two sturdy rubber wheels, but there are also two small hard plastic wheels on the under side. they rake across the floor when the unit is in use. Not only that, but the only thing keeping the whole thing from dragging directly onto the floor are teeny, tiny little bristles on the border of the unit. These might as well be for decoration. You can literally hear the dragging plastic across the floor when you roll it. This is a real issue. It scratched my wood floors, and I just paid over 18k for them. I'm posting this review for people with hard floors. If you do go ahead and purchase this machine, please inspect the bottom of your vacuum before you use it. You'll see and hear what I'm talking about. I did not get a lemon, this is a design flaw that can really cause damage. I've posted a photo in the customer photos section of this item, so that you can see what I'm talking about. I'm contacting Hoover to see if they'll pay for my damaged floor, but I doubt I'll have any luck. If you're just using this for carpet, you'll probably be fine. Be careful otherwise. Happy shopping.

We've had hardwood floors for years and were always looking for a better, easier way to keep them clean. When we recently moved, I threw out 5 or more corded and cordless "multi-purpose" vaccuums because they all had downfalls. Poor suction, attached lint cloths, poor battery life, and just overall poor performance left us needing to go ahead and sweep the old fashioned way even after using them. We had pretty much resigned ourselves to the fact that the old school broom and dust pan were going to be the only tools that would accomplish what we wanted. We were over at our neighbors house one night and we got to talking about keeping floors clean and they had been using the Linx and they loved it. We decided that we would give technology one last opportunity to show us that it could perform better and easier than using the broom and pan method. We ordered and received it in a few days. It was very simple to put together, needing only a phillips head screwdriver to attach the handle. The first use was very impressive! We charged the battery and the Linx picked up everything in its path, easily transitioning from hardwood floors to carpet, picking up the good ole wind blown Kansas dust and dirt. We have pets and it also does an EXCELLENT job of picking up pet hair from carpet, rugs and hardwood floors. The battery life is satisfactory for what we need it for, and lasts much longer than the other types that we have used in the past. There is no let-down on the battery operation either. It runs full speed until the battery is run down, continuing to clean at 100% through the entire cycle. Simply pop the battery out and onto the charger and it is ready for the next round in a few hours. We went ahead and purchased a second battery to have on hand in case we needed it to finish the job, but have yet to have to switch them out mid-job. The bagless feature of trapping the dirt and hair is great and is easy to dump when the job is complete. It also allows you to see what you've picked up. Overall, this by far is the BEST cordless vaccuum we have used and it does a GREAT job! After going through so many cheaper devices, I only wish that we would have found this one first, rather than last! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for areas with hardwood floors and tile, and areas that transition from hardwood floors to carpet! A great daily cleaning tool! Thanks to our neighbors and to Hoover! MT Rocks! LJE

Hoover Platinum CSV is absolutely shines in two areas: ease of use (switching from brushroll on to brushroll off, going between surface heights & types), and cleaning ability, especially the tricky maneuver of getting pet hair off area rugs. The battery life is quite good, as is the “fade-free” aspect of the product - it works at full power for the whole time. It does a much better job so much quicker than my old vac and I can get everything I want done in a single charge. For this review, I even kept it going past the time I needed to use up the full charge. It took a full 15 minutes of use to run out, with the brushroll on for more than half the time, during which I can did 600 sq ft of hardwood, and 400 sq ft of rugs or carpets (just the portion of the carpets and rugs that I like to use the stick vac on between regular vacuuming with my upright). If you had mostly bare floors, you would get a much longer battery life, because you would be using only one of the two motors. Bagless feature: The Hoover Platinum CSV is exceptionally easy to empty and clean. The dust cup empties from the bottom, the baffle tube is easy to remove from the dust cup if necessary (which it will be, if you have multiple long-haired daughters), and the filter can be bushed off with a dry toothbrush and washed when necessary. Carpet Cleaning: The Hoover Platinum Cordless Stick Vac is amazingly good at getting surface pet hair, dirt, and sock lint off rugs. It won’t deep clean, but it will help to make the carpet surface LOOK clean, which is all I want for a quick clean up. Ease of use: When I am using the Hoover Platinum Cordless Stick Vac, I can go from one surface to another seamlessly, except for certain very lightweight mats. With ordinary area rugs, however, the Hoover Platinum CSV goes up and over the edge with amazing ease. Edge cleaning: This vacuum has excellent edge cleaning. I don’t ever have to stoop down to get that random bit of whatever from near the baseboard. This is a MAJOR plus when compared to my old stick vac. Clearance: The Hoover Platinum CSV will go under about the first 9 inches of furniture with only about 2 ½ inches of clearance. You can’t go further than that, because the bagless dust cup gets in the way. My old vac could lay flat and go as far as I wanted provided the clearance was over 5 inches, but only under about the first 2 ½ inches under anything lower. You have to know what will work best for you. Was there anything I liked BETTER about my old stick vac? Yes, I liked the way it hung on the wall to charge. The Hoover has a charging base which charges the battery, and the vac, while it stands on its own (a plus), does require floor space. 3/17/09

We have 2 dogs and are expecting a baby any day so we needed a vacuum that was light and easy to use everyday. We have a full size vacuum that works great but is really heavy and made vacuuming our small apt a huge task. The linx is great for everyday vacuuming to keep the dust and pet hair under control in between the big vacuuming days. It's small and light so it's super easy to use but has enough power to get most of the dust and pet hair, even from carpet. I'm 38 weeks pregnant and vacuum everyday! It makes vacuuming super easy! The power is pretty good for a stick vac. I was initally looking at the electrolux but realized it has the same power as my hand held kurv (those tiny hand held vacs). The linx has about twice that power. I don't really know how much dirt it really picks up but the canister fills up with tons of hair and dust everytime I vacuum so I'm guessing it's doing it's job. Clearly it's not meant to replace your full size vacuum but it keeps us from having to pull out our giant vacuum every day. The battery life is decent although not great. It lasts long enough to vacuum our 1 bedroom apt twice before having to charge it again. That's fine for us since we can get 2 good runs before having to recharge. If you have a bigger home, you have want to consider getting an extra battery. I also love how the power switch is on the handle. It's super convenient! You can turn the vacuum on and off or switch from regular mode to brush roll with just the flick of your thumb. My only complaint is that I wish it was a little slimmer so it goes under furniture better. The canister makes it too fat to reach under my couch and bed, which is where a lot of the dust is. It's also a bit costly for a stick vac but definitely worth it if you need to vacuum everyday and can't be bothered with constantly having to pulling out a giant, heavy vacuum. Before getting pregnant, I probably only vacuumed a couple times a year (no joke--I hate vacuuming) but now I vacuum everyday. This little vac is great!

I had been eyeing the vacuum for quite some time but continued to hold off because of the price. Needless to say I took the plunge. Overall I'm satisfied and recommend the product. HOWEVER, there are conflicting posts with regard to battery life. Some people claim the battery lasts for hours. Others state their disappointment because they only get 10-15 minutes of useage on a charge. I ended up being the latter so I decided to contact the manufacturer. Below is Hoover's response. Thank you for your recent email. You can expect the Hoover Platinum Collection Stick Vac with LiNX Battery, Model #BH50010, to have "Fade Free" power during an operation/run time of approximately 11-12 minutes. The run time will vary slightly depending on whether or not the agitator brush roll is engaged or turned off. The LiNX Battery is an 18-Volt Lithium Ion Battery which will recharge in approximately 2-3 hours and can be recharged approximately 100,000 times over the life of the battery. You can tell when the battery is fully charged when the blue light on the charger pulses. The LiNX Battery and charger have a two year warranty for manufacturing defects and your Hoover Platinum Collection Stick Vac has a six year warranty for manufacturing defects.. The LiNX Battery also operates the Hoover Platinum Collection Hand Vac. I cannot speak to how anyone is getting (significantly) longer battery life than what the manufacturer states. I do hope though that Hoover’s response above does set the record straight for future purchasers.

This is a great performer given the cordless convenience. The 2 switch modes of "roller brush on" and "roller brush off" is nice for transitioning from hardwood to carpet. Not really enough power for deep cleaning or deep plush #like fake fur type fine fiber#. But, for short nap and berber, it's great. Quick cleanups and zip zip yer done. I have 2 batteries and cycle/switch them. They say don't leave them on the charger indefinitely, so, I have an outlet timer and set it to 4 hours. Works well. Only caveat is that there is a design flaw that allows a stress point on the wire that transfers power from the "stick" to the lower unit that has the roller brush. There is a motor in that lower unit that that drives that roller brush. That lower unit "head" turns somewhat as you "steer" the Linx while using it. A wire #one of the 2 and I've had either break at different times# will work harden and break leaving you without the use of the roller brush. That's a big deal performance wise. We've owned ours about 4 years. I've fixed it 3 times now. It's not an easy task, but, doable for the average handy... person. But, really pay attention as there are many screws and wire guides that must be followed, so, pay attention as you disassemble. You may need some 18ga stranded wire for the fix. It's a couple of hours and a bit tedious, but, worth the trouble. When it's running right, the wife absolutely loves this thing.

I purchased this vacuum after reading many reviews to find a product with a decent price that does the job. My first time using the vacuum I vacuumed my kitchen and hall tile floors, living room hardwood floor, two large area rugs, a small area rug, a runner and my bathroom linoleum floor. I was thrill at the job this vacuum did since I have an Aussie that is shredding his winter coat like crazy. I easily went from floors to rugs and back with a simple roll of my thumb to activate the roller brush. I love the swivel of the handle and it is light and easy to maneuver. With plenty of battery life showing on the battery indicator, I continued up my hardwood stairs to the second floor. I did a quick pass on each step continued down the hardwood hallway and did both bathrooms floors. With still battery life to spare I did my bedroom rug and was mostly through my daughter's bedroom when the battery finally quit. This vacuum picked up everything from crumbs to dog hair to pieces of dried dog food on all surfaces. This vacuum is impressive for daily quick clean-ups. It beats dragging out my heavy Dyson which I will now save for when I have time for deeper cleaning. The dirt cup was easy to empty and holds a lot. I only emptied it when the battery quick. I did have to pull dog hair off the roller brush, but considering the amount in the cup I would have expected it to jam. Love this vacuum! With a 20 percent off coupon the price was great too!

I've tried a lot of stick vacs over the years but this one was a really pleasant surprise. To start with, the rear wheels and the front rollers are rubber, so they don't mar the floor. There is also a rubber bumper that helps to keep from crashing into furniture legs. It's light weight and easy to maneuver. The noise level is quite low compared to all the other vacs I've used. I don't have a huge house but the battery life seems to be really good. I can usually get two or three sessions out of one charge. The switch is very conveniently located and allows you to switch from bare floors to carpet almost without thinking about it. The suction is really strong and picks up pretty much anything on the first pass. Edge suction is is good too and actually works (unlike a lot of others that claim to have this feature). I really like the fact that the battery is removable and you can set up the charger wherever it's the easiest for you. I don't have power outlets in my closets and charging many other brands forces you to charge their vacuums in some sort of cradle. This sounds like a nice feature, and if your closets have power outlets, then you may like that. For the rest of us, it's just easier to pop out the battery and slide it into the charger. Really happy with the performance and all the subtle design features of this vacuum.