Product Description

The Hoover SteamVac Widepath has the patented SpinScrub brushes that clean all sides of the carpet fiber. The brushes are easy to remove for easy clean up. And, there are 3 speeds for a variety of tasks. The Dual V Technology provides equal suction across the entire path and removes more water than any other brand. The Widepath feature provides 20% more brushing and cleaning action on your carpet. The motor is a powerful 12amps. The Heat feature applies heat directly to the carpet.The Dual V also comes with a 8' hose that provides long reach and a tool caddy for easy storage along with a SpinScrub Hand Power tool for those above the floor cleaning chores.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #951 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Black
• Brand: Hoover
• Model: F7412-900
• Released on: 2008-03-01
• Dimensions: 29.19" h x 15.75" w x 20.25" l, 32.90 pounds

Features

• 12 amp carpet cleaner with rotating brushes to clean and groom carpets
• Dual V technology produces equal suction across the entire cleaning path
• Direct heat; 3 speeds--spill pick-up, gentle scrub, and power scrub
• 8-foot hose; removable tool caddy; powered handheld tool for upholstery and stairs
• Measures approximately 20 by 12 by 44 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Equipped with a powerful 12 amp motor, this easy-to-use machine cleans carpets by applying, scrubbing, and removing hot tap water and cleaning solution. The unit's wide path provides 20-percent more brushing and cleaning action, while its heated cleaning forces hot air from the motor directly into the carpet, making the solution and brushes work more efficiently. The cleaner's Dual V technology produces equal suction across the entire cleaning path and removes more water than any other brand. Patented SpinScrub rotating brushes gently loosen dirt and clean all sides of the carpet fiber, plus they pop out for rinsing clean as needed. Choose from three speeds for a variety of cleaning tasks--spill pick-up mode, gentle scrub mode, or power scrub mode. On-board tools include an 8-foot hose for long reach, a removable tool caddy for easy storage, and a SpinScrub powered handheld tool for upholstery and stairs. The carpet cleaner measures approximately 20 by 12 by 44 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Mixed Blessing-Hoover F7412-900 SteamVac
We purchased the Hoover F7412-900 to replace an old and failing Bissell we'd used for many years. Be aware like -most- other Hoover SteamVac models, the only steam you will get is from the hot tap water you put into it and not from a heating element built-in. This shampooer is built solid and should hold up to abuse and routine use over the years. I rated it only 3 stars because the elongated and very flat vacuum passage that sucks up the dirty water as you shampoo clogs easily and quickly, especially if you have dogs and embedded hair on your carpets as we do. I noticed it wasn't sucking up the water like it should have, leaving dirty streaks behind to have to do again. While we vacuumed our carpets aggressively before shampooing, used the recommended Hoover shampoo (Home Depot carries it in large sizes), the shampooer simply can't do it's work once it's vacuum passages clog. Removing the clogs requires a thin paint scrapper or other thin tool to reach into the recesses of the vacuum housing to grab the hair chunks trapped there and it -will- happen again over and over and all too quickly. Even extensive dry vacuuming won't remove all dog hair while shampooing using water will always tend to lift off hair that is well bonded to the carpet (and vacuuming can't get up). Thus, regarding pet hair, you'll always be dealing with a fair amount of pet hair being pulled out and off the carpet during the shampooing process. Another issue is the dirty water bin where the dirty vacuumed water is held for disposal. It's lid uses a very light and flimsy foam gasket to keep water from leaking out past the lid and base where they meet. The gasket material will never hold up for long as we noticed it seemed to be crumbling and flaking off in spots and the lid does not press hard against the gasket anyway when clamped down and only light pressure is used to press the lid down against the gasket. This bin leaked a bit as dirty water sloshed inside of it during the shampooing and movement of the shampooer. For $200, this unit is clearly a mixed blessing. It has the brawn and power (and it is LOUD) to get the job done, but, some basic flaws that will prevent enough satisfaction for many to choose to keep it. We returned it only a day or two after trying it out. If you don't have pets or dogs with hair/shedding, it may work out for you. 10/26/2009-Update regarding comments on vacuuming: Most any vacuum never gets all the dog hair off, but, shampooing (and any brand of shampooer), always tends to get more dog hair off carpets that any dry vacuum process will, no matter how powerful and well made the vacuum is!

Works Great
I saw the product at a retailer, then saw it priced less on Amazon (plus no tax or shipping), so I said what the heck, try it. I have a medium-tan carpet and two dogs and two cats. The cleaner was easy to assemble. All you need is a phillips screw driver. I'm not to swift at using carpet cleaners, but once I got the hang of it, it was easy to use and it REALLY WORKED!

One of the attractive features is the large waste tank. It allows you to cover allot of area before stopping to empty it. Also, the vacuum really sucks up the water/cleaner solution in the carpet, the carpet dried really fast. I wouldn't hesitate using it the same day if I were hosting a family get together. I highly recommend this SteamVac.

Does what it is suppose to do - Suck Up Water
I tried a Bissell and was very unhappy with the results. A good carpet cleaner should put down the chemical and then suck up as much water as possible. The bissell would put down the water but would hardly suck anything up. I went and got this Hoover and was very impressed with the sucking ability. I also like how there is a separate tank for clean water and another tank for dirty water. I can actually see how much dirty water there is. With the bissell, they use the same tank using a bladder for the clean water.. with that, you can't tell how much dirty vs clean water you have.

Overall, this is a good price for what you get and I would suggest the Hoover over the Bissell.