Vacuum Cleaner Review of the Hoover Tempo Widepath
Article by Lee Harris
The Hoover Tempo Widepath vacuum cleaner is residential vacuum cleaner that is becoming more commonly used by commercial cleaners. The Tempo vacuum cleaner is a strong disposable vacuum that is well priced. Commercial cleaners are opting to go this route because the Hoover Tempo holds up to abuse and can be thrown after a few months and replaced at for under one hundred dollars. The Tempo comes is a paired down vacuum that comes standard with the basics and a little more. With onboard tool kit and long wand the Tempo can do the job of a one thousand dollar vacuum at a tenth of the price. For such a low priced vacuum cleaner you would expect that the Hoover Tempo would be scaled down to a vacuum motor and a handle, but the overall design packs in every option that a well rounded vacuum cleaner should have.
The upper body of the vacuum cleaner is well designed. The cover on the bag tank pulls away easily, making bag replacement quick and easy. The Hoover takes a standard type Y Hoover vacuum bag that can be found at any hardware store. Bags are relatively inexpensive costing less than ten dollars for a 3 pack. The side of the bag tank holds two extensions wands for use in conjunction with the onboard tools. Unfortunately, like most other onboard tool sets the wand can easily come loose and fall if bumped or jostled. The rear of the vacuum cleaner bag tank holds the rest of the tool kit. The onboard tool attachments are comprised of a square brush tool, crevice tool and upholstery brush. The tools are secured in place by plastic brackets and seem to stay securely attached even when bumped. To use the attachments on the vacuum, the vacuum hose is pulled out close to the base giving the user about 3 feet of total hose length. With the use of the extension wand, the hose length is increased to about six feet from the back of the vacuum cleaner. The handle on the vacuum is made from hollow plastic which could be prone to cracking if bumped hard or dropped. The switch is awkwardly positioned on the top of the back tank and not on the handle. The cord length measures 24 feet which is 6 feet shorter than most standard vacuum cleaners in this class.
The base of the unit is made from all plastic which is common for most vacuum cleaners under 0. The lower assembly is prone to scratching on uneven surfaces or concrete. The roller brush looks sturdy and spins quietly utilizing a stiff nylon bristle that couls damage longer carpeting over time. The stiff bristles however make this vacuum cleaner extremely competent on hard floor surfaces. Surprisingly the Hoover Tempo vacuum cleaner comes standard with a front headlight, uncommon for vacuum cleaners at this price. The vacuum cleaner houses a twelve amp motor with more than ample suction for heavy cleanup jobs. The noise level is not as loud as some Hoovers in this class but is noticeably louder than the more expensive residential and commercial vacuum cleaners.
Overall the Hoover Tempo Widepath is top of its game for an entry level vacuum cleaner. The Hover is inexpensive enough to be used as a disposable for most commercial companies and should hold up for a few years for residential use. The vacuum cleaner comes with many of the features that entry level commercial vacuums boast. The only down side to the Hoover was its lack of metal substituted by breakable plastic. If the user treats the vacuum with care it should hold up but drops or bumping could crack plastic parts.
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