written by on 14/07/2008
Good Points
None
Bad Points
It doesn't pick up, it leaves a trail of dust behind you, the foot pedal doesn't work properly and the filters get blocked before you've even finished vacuuming one room! It's supposed to be suitable for people with pets, I doubt that!
General Comments
For us this Hoover DM4493 has proven absolutely useless - I bought this vacuum cleaner in the sale and now I know why! I'd previously owned a Dyson and it was a dream to use. This hoover is no good for the job - I've got two dogs and vacuum daily to ensure there isn't a build up of hair but even then it can't pick up even the slightest bit of dirt. The filters get blocked so even though the dust collection container is not very big, the dust, hair and dirt doesn't even get that far. It clogs up in the hose, filters etc.
Cleaning the filters in line with the manufacturer's handbook still didn't ensure the machine actually worked.