Is the brush on this machine motorized with a belt? Or is it just based on suction?
1399477
It's motorized. Also, when you remove the hose for cleaning curtains or dust the motor for the brush stops. I've had a great experience with this vacuum.
1187215
it has a brush but i don't think it spins...it rolls when you push it...i use this in conjunction with my Kirby since this one doesn't have a bag. i have pets and i hated wasting my expensive kirby bags on all the hair.
1064007
mine is a "corded" electric with a metal impeller, works great for vacuuming dry leaves.
304177
It is not motorized. It operates under your power. It is a very sturdy machine and I like it.
1457505
My unit is a UH50000, which is a completely different model than yours. Mine is self-propelled and is therefore designed to use two belts, one for the brush and one for the propulsion system. If you don't have your manual that came with the machine, I suggest you go on www.hoover.com to get a copy or read it online. When on the site, click on the "Support" button at the top right of the homepage. A menu will come down which includes "manuals". Click on that and follow the steps to read/print the manual. Hope this helps.
430925
No, it is not. It is fairly light-weight with no moving parts (does not have one of those rolling brushes that most brushes have). It does seem to clean well, at least for the price. I got it for the light-weight properties... it was getting too hard for me to push the big models around anymore. This one fits the bill and lets me keep up with all the cat hair that only 3 cats can produce.
895380
It has good suction. My original comment was unfavorable. The fault was mine. I did not have the bag installed correctly. The sweeper is very much up to Hoover standards!
1575000
No, the brush head is not powered. It uses the suction to spin the brushes. Its one of the cons with the design but the vacuum itself is very strong and very silent for how strong it is. It works great unless you are trying to vacuum carpet with the brushed head. It works, but you could get better results with a regular vacuum for cheaper. Cleans the car really well (which is what i use it for) if that helps at all...
1517416
No, the brush rotates on all settings. If you notice it not spinning, it is because the belt broke. I had that happen to me several times. I had to call for replacement belts.
1084108
The brush does rotate and appears to be powered by either belt or direct drive action. I have the older model and it also had a rotating brush. In both cases, you can operate with or without brush rotation. When you first slide the on/off switch forward you get only suction. The next " click " engages the brush. Pulling the switch " back " from the off position releases the dust cup for cleaning.
1116094
The vacuum is self adjusting. It easily handles going from a smooth surface to carpet. In my house there is up to 1/2 inch difference. The only thing you need to do is push the brush button once on carpet.
420388
It uses type RR vacuum bags. This is a heavy vacuum cleaner and has no self propelled characteristics, so it does require some effort versus some of the lighterweight models.
1429903
The upholstery tool attaches to the cleaner and it has a port to which you plug in asmall hose which feeds the water-cleaner mix. There isn't a power brush but the mix is sprayed on the area to be cleaned. I haven't used this feature but I am sure it would work well. This machine has lots of suction.
491640
Yes it comes with the motorized power brush. I like this machine. It has great suction and works great. I bought this to replace my oxygen3 model. This one is lighter and easier to use.
1318440
The machine has a circular plastic shield that provides a solid barrier between the rotating brushes and a wall. Given that there is a small distance on the inside of the shield - to allow the brushes to turn freely without interference - The brushes will not reach all the way to an outside wall. The machines does, however have a handheld device that will allow you to clean all the way up to the wall. Unfortunately, the hand-held device does not have brushes so it will not provide as deep a cleaning at the wall that the machine will provide up to say 1.0 from the wall.
1493505
I use it on my oriental and on my berber where I don't really want a rolling carpet brush. It has great suction, but no motorized carpet brush. I'm still totally in love with this many months after my purchase.
1474106
I can use attachments, but the sweeper brush, after 3 belt changes only NOW turns for about 30 seconds. I have owned MANY vacuums over the years and have laboriously changed MANY belts. I believe that I was sent a sub-standard product...