It's also geared for easy maintenance, with tubes that resist getting clogged. The newest market differentiation is of bagless versus conventional vacuum cleaners. The Z-series vacuums are solidly made. Like other vacuums in its price range, the Hoover model has the usual array of cleaning wands and attachments. We had concerns that the joints would compromise airflow or might stick as it got reconfigured, but were pleasantly surprised when this did not happen. With conventional vacuums, the filtration system is part of the disposable bag.

All had a professional grade 12-amp motor. A drawback to bagless models is that they have separate filters for dust and allergens. These have the ability to fold up in a "Z" configuration, which allows you to maneuver as if it were a canister vacuum for tight quarters, while maintaining the benefits of the suction power that an upright vacuum cleaner has.In conclusion, the bagless vacuum cleaner appears to have transformed the floor care appliance segment.

For bagless vacuums, look at features you'll want, such as a headlight, integrated cleaning kit and built in dusting wands and cleaning nozzles.Some of the more innovative models in this product range are the Hoover Z series. It is affordably priced and has dishwasher motors a powerful 12-amp motor for suction. These have no disposable bags, so they are more convenient and have a lower total cost of ownership.

It also has supposedly self-cleaning HEPA filters. Additionally, if you accidentally vacuum up the car keys, it is easier to fish them out of the grime. The drawback to this system is that you have to discard the bag when it is full and replace it. It also has several attachments to extend your reach, such as a cleaning wand.For people who live in apartments, Hoover's U5269-900 EmPower Bagless Upright Vacuum has the quietest 12-amp motor of any of the models tested by Consumer Reports, with innovative sound baffling. None of the models we looked into had the anemic 9-amp or 6-amp motors used a decade ago. The other major drawback on the Z series is that it's roughly $500, even though it has the same level of cleaning performance as the other two models listed above.