Hoover F7425-900 SteamVac Dual V with SpinScrub Hand Tool
Using hot tap water and cleaning solution, the 12-amp Hoover SteamVac V2 deep cleans carpet fibers, tough stains, and upholstery. It is also suitable for tile, ceramic, marble, and linoleum floors (though not appropriate for hardwoods). Named for its dual-nozzle construction, the cleaner provides efficient water removal and thorough edge-to-edge cleaning. The nozzle design forces hot air into the cleaning path and automatically rinses carpet clean on the backward pull. The SpinScrub brushes agitate ground-in dirt and can be turned off with a simple switch. Using a two-tank design that holds up to a gallon of water at a time, the cleaner automatically blends the cleaning solution, so you do not have to monitor it. Both tanks feature an enclosed design and convenient handles, making them easy to remove and transport. The recovery tank automatically shuts off suction when full and comes with a built-in lint screen. A removable view window on the nozzle lets you see dirty water returning to the machine.
For above-floor tasks, the cleaner comes with an 8-foot hose, a stair/upholstery tool, and a SpinScrub hand tool with rotating brushes. Conversion to tool cleaning is manual but quick, and you can remove the hose and tool caddy altogether for more streamlined use. The cleaner comes with a carrying handle, a 27-foot cord, quick-release cord hooks, and a foot pedal to release the handle. Fingertip switches and a trigger control the rinsing, washing, and Clean Surge functions. The removable brushes and a beltless design simplify maintenance. Hoover includes two 16-ounce bottles of detergent, one for carpet and one for bare floors, and backs up the machine with a full one-year warranty. --Emily Bedard
Product Description
You'll enjoy powerful, even cleaning with this Hoover SteamVac V2 Widepath. Focused and forced air velocity provides edge-to-edge suction power as this Hoover washes your carpet on the forward motion and automatically rinses with clear water on the reverse motion. Features full-width, beltless cleaning, 6 rotating brushes and an automatic detergent mix system. Also includes a powerful 12-amp motor and a SpinScrub™ hand tool. Brushes and nozzle remove for easy cleaning. 2-tank system. Fingertip control. Made in USA.
- Exclusive auto-rinse feature rinses floors on the reverse motion
- Spinning 6-brush system for deep cleaning; removes for maintenance
- Dual-nozzle construction for edge-to-edge cleaning and speedy drying
- Includes SpinScrub powered hand tool and 8-foot hose
- Measures 13 by 18 by 43-1/4 inches
Customer Test
Great Steam Vac - Powerful / Report June 29, 2006
The SteamVac is all that we expected and more. It cleans extremely well and leaves the carpet almost dry. There is no guess work. the machine does it all.
Stay away!!! / Report June 29, 2006
What a lemon. The first few times I used this machine I loved it. Then the tank started leaking. Then the springs fell out. Then the motor went 2 days after the warranty expired, but Hoover was kind enough to fix it for free. Then life was good for a few months. Then the leaking got so bad I finally called Hoover and they sent a free tank (I guess the problem is very common). Then the motor blew up AGAIN!!! The only good thing about this machine is its ability to suck the water out of your carpet... when it works. I went out and bought a Bissell Proheat 2x and am much happier with it.
Bad problem with leakage / Report June 25, 2006
I got this unit from a friend who said he had only used it 3 times in 3 years. I used it twice and cleaning was excellent. However, it started leaking around the clean water valve. I just ordered a new combination clean water and detergent tank from Hoover and emailed complaint to Hoover. They responded to email and answered that the tank was re-designed about 18 months ago. I will change my rating if the new tank holds up.
Out of curiosity, I went to my local Sears store and inspected the two Hoover Steam Vacs on display. I was surprised to see that the clean water tanks on both units were cracked around the outlet valves! These are new units!
Does anyone know what Hoover changed when they came out with the redesigned tank 18 months ago?
Following added on June 26.
New combination clean water and detergent tank arrived and I installed it. Tank is made of thicker plastic. They have also added a shock pad. So far so good. I am treating the tanks very carefully. I may have caused damage to the original tank when I picked up unit from my friend, as I did not empty the clean water and detergent.
Awesome and easy Cleaning / Report June 12, 2006
Just finished the whole downstairs of our townhouse. The carpet looks brand spanking new. I didn't think this thing would clean this well. I am very impressed with it. It picks up almost all of the water. The floor dries in a few hours. I also scrubbed our tile in the kitchen. It leaves a bit too much water on tile. But, this can be expected with the grout.
Pros: Auto rinse is great. Separate solution container makes it very easy and fast to fill and get back to work.
Cons: I only had one complaint. The clean water tank is a PITA to click in. While you are trying to get it to snap into place, water is leaking down into the vacuum and onto the floor.
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