The Hoover Tempo Widepath is a
residential vacuum cleaner that is becoming more commonly used by commercial
cleaners. The Tempo is a strong disposable vacuum cleaner 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
for under one hundred dollars. The Tempo is a paired down vacuum that comes
standard with the basics and a little more.
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Hoover Tempo Widepath is a residential vacuum cleaner that is becoming more
commonly used by commercial cleaners. The Tempo is a strong disposable
vacuum cleaner 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
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 price you
would expect that the Hoover Tempo would be scaled down to a 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 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 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 $100. 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 could damage longer carpeting over
time. The stiff bristles however make this vacuum cleaner extremely
competent on hard floor surfaces. Surprisingly the Hoover Tempo comes
standard with a front headlight, uncommon for vacuum cleaners at this price.
The vacuum Hoover Tempo 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 Hoover Tempo comes with many of the features that entry
level commercial vacuums boast. The only down side to the unit 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.
