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product_id: 105326807
title: "WindTunnel 3 Max Performance Pet Bagless Vacuum Cleaner, Corded Upright Vac, HEPA Media Filtration, Quick Pass Brushroll, Corded Vacuum Cleaners for Home Use"
brand: "hoover"
price: "R12292"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Hoover"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/105326807-windtunnel-3-max-performance-pet-bagless-vacuum-cleaner-corded-upright
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# 1.61 HP motor power 13 cyclones + WindTunnel 3 suction tech QuickPass brushroll cleans 2X faster WindTunnel 3 Max Performance Pet Bagless Vacuum Cleaner, Corded Upright Vac, HEPA Media Filtration, Quick Pass Brushroll, Corded Vacuum Cleaners for Home Use

**Brand:** hoover
**Price:** R12292
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐾 Dominate pet messes and dust bunnies with Hoover’s unstoppable suction power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WindTunnel 3 Max Performance Pet Bagless Vacuum Cleaner, Corded Upright Vac, HEPA Media Filtration, Quick Pass Brushroll, Corded Vacuum Cleaners for Home Use by hoover
- **How much does it cost?** R12292 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/105326807-windtunnel-3-max-performance-pet-bagless-vacuum-cleaner-corded-upright)

## Best For

- hoover enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hoover brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Extended 30-Foot Cord:** Move freely across large rooms without the hassle of unplugging and re-plugging.
- • **Powerful 1.61 HP Motor:** Unleash deep-cleaning suction that tackles pet hair and embedded dirt effortlessly.
- • **Advanced HEPA Filtration:** Trap 99.97% of dust, allergens, and odors—perfect for pet owners and allergy sufferers.
- • **Versatile Pet & Detail Tools:** From stairs to ceiling fans, specialized attachments make every nook and cranny pristine.
- • **QuickPass Brushroll Technology:** Clean twice as fast with fewer passes—save time without sacrificing spotless floors.

## Overview

The Hoover WindTunnel 3 Max Performance Pet is a corded upright vacuum featuring a powerful 1.61 horsepower motor and advanced WindTunnel 3 cyclonic technology with 13 cyclones for superior suction. Its QuickPass brushroll cleans surfaces twice as fast, while a 30-foot cord ensures extended reach. Equipped with a HEPA filter, it traps allergens and odors, making it ideal for homes with pets. Versatile tools including a pet turbo tool, crevice tool, and dusting attachments enable thorough cleaning from floors to ceilings. This bagless vacuum weighs 7.3 pounds and combines durability with professional-grade performance trusted for over a century.

## Description

Combining powerful suction, precision tools and effective filtration, the Hoover WindTunnel 3 Max Performance Pet Bagless Corded Upright Vacuum Cleaner effectively picks up stubborn debris throughout the home. 13 powerful cyclones combined with WindTunnel 3 technology creates powerful suction to lift and remove pet hair, surface debris and deep down embedded dirt, while the odor-trapping HEPA filter captures dirt, dust, pollen and smells. This Hoover vacuum cleaner is optimized to clean any surface with its QuickPass brush roll, pet turbo tool, pivoting dusting tool, telescoping extension wand and crevice tool. With the hassle-free bottom-release dirt cup, conveniently empty debris with the push of a button, ensuring your vacuum is always ready for your next cleanup. For more than 100 years, Hoover has designed powerful, easy-to-use products that clean your entire home from floor to ceiling. Since 1908, consumers and businesses have trusted Hoover to provide reliable, innovative cleaning solutions. Today, we offer a comprehensive line of products for general and special-purpose vacuuming, including full-size uprights and canisters, deep cleaners, and hard floor cleaners.

Review: If you're looking for a thorough review - here you go! - I am not normally the person to get excited over new cleaning products. I just want something that does the job it's supposed to do - no bells and whistles necessary. This vacuum got me excited enough to come write a review. I'm going to break this down by features. - Chord length - The chord is nice and long! With my old vacuum I would get so annoyed because I was either accidentally pulling the plug out of the outlet or having to stop what I'm doing to change to a closer outlet just to finish a room. Drove me insane! With the Hoover I found myself able to do an entire room and sometimes start into another room all without having to change outlets. Seems silly to rave about but it saved me time and frustration. - Hose/tools - I live near the woods so I'm in a constant battle with spiders and cobwebs. A durable hose is important to help clean the hard to reach webs. I just received the vacuum yesterday so I cannot attest to the long lasting durability of the hose but it feels like a great quality and made my dusting rounds today a lot easier. My last vacuum the hose kept cracking and I would lose all suction and had to hold it a certain way to be able to clean. The Hoover also has an awesome feature where you can lower the suction of the hose which I found helpful today when a plant tipped over on my table and I was able to clean it up without sucking up the table cloth. As far as the tools - it came with this weird "pet" attachment that has heavy duty rubber strips instead of rollers - at first I looked at it like "what the heck is this going to do?" but let me tell you - it's amazing. I vacuumed my steps today with that attachment and while it's kind of awkward to use at first it completely transformed the carpet and brought it back to life! I literally texted my husband while he was at work saying "the pet attachment completely revitalized our carpet!!" (it's been a tough year so yea I'm pumped with any small wins). - Weight - I know some of the reviews said that it's too heavy and hard to push - I disagree. It's not the lightest vacuum I've ever owned but it definitely isn't too heavy. It has just enough weight to feel like it's built to last and it has amazing suction power that you can definitely feel when pushing but I did my entire house today - including carrying the unit up the stairs while cleaning them - and carrying the vacuum by the handle while using the hose to clean all along the trim and ceilings and I have no complaints about the weight. Trust me I'm no weight lifter so my arms would be falling off if this was too much to handle. - Hardwood/tile - I know a lot of vacuums say they are good for hardwood and tile floors - I have never been impressed with their abilities and opted for a broom and dust pan - I have three dogs so I would get what I like to call "fur tumbleweeds" not fun to deal with. The Hoover seemed to do an amazing job even on the non carpet areas of the house so I'm pretty pumped to not have to sweep around tumbleweeds anymore! So if anyone is still reading at this point...bottom line is so far I'm very impressed with this vacuum. If I remember I will come back and update about the long lasting durability but after researching a bunch of vacuums and seeing the prices I am happy to say that this vacuum is cheaper and seems to do an amazing job so far! The amount of dirt/dander/ and fur it picked up even though I recently vacuumed with my old vacuum is amazing (and disturbing!) My husband and I have noticed our allergies this year have been out of control and after seeing what this vacuum picked up I wasn't surprised! So hopefully now we will be getting some relief!
Review: great vacuum - My ~2005 upright Eureka recently died so I needed a replacement. I would've purchased the same one again, but of course it was discontinued, and I didn't like the newer models as they seemed several steps down; so, I started a search for a replacement. I wanted something with about the same specs: ~12A motor for suction power, ~13" cleaning path, manual wind up cord (retractable is great until it stops working), non-swivel upright portion (never had a need for this), brush roller turns off when using the hose, 15-20 lb weight (big motor and quality construction to stand up to use over time), uses a bag, and costs about $200. It seems that most of the top rated vacuums on desertcart are ~$100, 10 lbs, and many have 8A motors- if you search for the specs. I don't think a vacuum will have enough suction power with an 8A motor (they compensate by a narrower cleaning path), or at 10 lbs have quality construction to last- unless maybe you just have a tiny apartment. Anyway, this vacuum has everything on my wanted list except for the bag. I've only used it a few times, so I can't comment on durability over time, but I'm impressed with the power and what it picks up. The minor negatives are that the brush is odd shaped and the red bristles fall out- although it's getting better over time. The power cord's insulation isn't as flexible as a high quality cord- this one holds its shape and the bends from the factory packaging haven't relaxed out after two months. It has a headlight but isn't very bright or useful. These are only minor negatives. I don't have pets or kids so I don't have to vacuum very often; if it lasts me 10+ years I'll be happy.

## Features

- THOROUGH CLEANING POWER: The Hoover WindTunnel 3 Max Performance Pet provides our most powerful clean. Its advanced suction technology ensures even the most stubborn debris is effortlessly trapped, leaving your floors spotless.
- OPTIMIZED CLEAN: The QuickPass brush roll cleans surface debris 2X faster with fewer passes over the same area. The 30-foot cord provides ample reach for cleaning large rooms without replugging.
- VERSATILE TOOLS: Clean beyond your floors and target multiple surfaces, hard-to-reach areas and pet messes with the included pet turbo tool, pivoting dusting tool, telescoping extension wand and crevice tool.
- EFFECTIVE FILTRATION: With 13 powerful cyclones combined with WindTunnel 3 technology to lift and remove surface debris, pet hair and embedded dirt and an odor-trapping HEPA filter, this vacuum is perfect for houses with pets and kids.
- NOBODY DOES IT LIKE YOU: For more than 100 years, Hoover has designed powerful, reliable, easy-to-use products that clean your entire home from floor to ceiling. It’s why we’re one of the most trusted brands in America.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07MFM81RX |
| Assembly required | Yes |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #36,411 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #35 in Upright Vacuum Cleaners |
| Brand | Hoover |
| Capacity | 1.42 Liters |
| Color | Red |
| Connectivity Technology | wired |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Controller Type | Push Button |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (18,065) |
| Filter Type | HEPA Filter |
| Form Factor | Upright |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00073502045589 |
| Included Components | Crevice Tool, HEPA Filter, Nozzle |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Cordless? | No |
| Item Weight | 7.3 pounds |
| Item model number | UH72625 |
| Manufacturer | Hoover |
| Maximum Horsepower | 1.61 Horsepower |
| Model Name | Max Performance Pet |
| Motor Horsepower | 1.61 horsepower |
| Noise Level | 80 Decibels |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Power Levels | 1 |
| Number of Speeds | 1 |
| Portable | No |
| Product Dimensions | 13"L x 15"W x 44"H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Carpet, Hard Floor, Home |
| Special Feature | Bagless |
| Specific instructions for use | carpet, dual action, hard floor |
| Style | Max Performance Pet |
| UPC | 073502045589 |
| Vacuum Collection Technology | Cyclonic Technology, Rotating Brush Roll |
| Wattage | 1200 watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Hoover
- **Filter Type:** HEPA Filter
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Special Feature:** Bagless
- **Surface Recommendation:** Hard Floor, Carpet

## Images

![WindTunnel 3 Max Performance Pet Bagless Vacuum Cleaner, Corded Upright Vac, HEPA Media Filtration, Quick Pass Brushroll, Corded Vacuum Cleaners for Home Use - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81VzbgSlG1L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Has anyone recived the wrong model windtunnel 3 in box?  still waiting to hear from hoover. this happen twice, anyone eles?**
A: This seems to still be an issue even in near December. I received the UH72600W model instead of UH72625.  I'm betting a lot of people have received the incorrect models, but do not realize it.  It's odd that the Hoover webpage does not even show this model too.  Regardless, I received a WindTunnel model, and not WindTunnel 3.  And unless this product page has been repurposed, then from the images a few people have given that have indicated liking this product and have not indicated that they received the incorrect product have actually also received the incorrect product and are not aware of it.  Ignorance is good for business, eh?

**Q: Will this vacuum  suck up parrot food and brokenbird toys?**
A: Not on hardwood floors...it will spit the parrot’s food and broken toys right back on the floor in a wide sweeping pattern.

**Q: Brush size**
A: Brush part number 304094004  14"
Cleaning Path	15 Inches

**Q: How gentle is it for area rugs and floors?**
A: I think it's great. Vacuum has ability to turn off roller brush for hard floors. On the Carpet it moves smooth with lots of power. Length of power cord is longer than others. Best vacuum I've bought in a long time

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you're looking for a thorough review - here you go!
*by M***A on August 17, 2020*

I am not normally the person to get excited over new cleaning products. I just want something that does the job it's supposed to do - no bells and whistles necessary. This vacuum got me excited enough to come write a review. I'm going to break this down by features. - Chord length - The chord is nice and long! With my old vacuum I would get so annoyed because I was either accidentally pulling the plug out of the outlet or having to stop what I'm doing to change to a closer outlet just to finish a room. Drove me insane! With the Hoover I found myself able to do an entire room and sometimes start into another room all without having to change outlets. Seems silly to rave about but it saved me time and frustration. - Hose/tools - I live near the woods so I'm in a constant battle with spiders and cobwebs. A durable hose is important to help clean the hard to reach webs. I just received the vacuum yesterday so I cannot attest to the long lasting durability of the hose but it feels like a great quality and made my dusting rounds today a lot easier. My last vacuum the hose kept cracking and I would lose all suction and had to hold it a certain way to be able to clean. The Hoover also has an awesome feature where you can lower the suction of the hose which I found helpful today when a plant tipped over on my table and I was able to clean it up without sucking up the table cloth. As far as the tools - it came with this weird "pet" attachment that has heavy duty rubber strips instead of rollers - at first I looked at it like "what the heck is this going to do?" but let me tell you - it's amazing. I vacuumed my steps today with that attachment and while it's kind of awkward to use at first it completely transformed the carpet and brought it back to life! I literally texted my husband while he was at work saying "the pet attachment completely revitalized our carpet!!" (it's been a tough year so yea I'm pumped with any small wins). - Weight - I know some of the reviews said that it's too heavy and hard to push - I disagree. It's not the lightest vacuum I've ever owned but it definitely isn't too heavy. It has just enough weight to feel like it's built to last and it has amazing suction power that you can definitely feel when pushing but I did my entire house today - including carrying the unit up the stairs while cleaning them - and carrying the vacuum by the handle while using the hose to clean all along the trim and ceilings and I have no complaints about the weight. Trust me I'm no weight lifter so my arms would be falling off if this was too much to handle. - Hardwood/tile - I know a lot of vacuums say they are good for hardwood and tile floors - I have never been impressed with their abilities and opted for a broom and dust pan - I have three dogs so I would get what I like to call "fur tumbleweeds" not fun to deal with. The Hoover seemed to do an amazing job even on the non carpet areas of the house so I'm pretty pumped to not have to sweep around tumbleweeds anymore! So if anyone is still reading at this point...bottom line is so far I'm very impressed with this vacuum. If I remember I will come back and update about the long lasting durability but after researching a bunch of vacuums and seeing the prices I am happy to say that this vacuum is cheaper and seems to do an amazing job so far! The amount of dirt/dander/ and fur it picked up even though I recently vacuumed with my old vacuum is amazing (and disturbing!) My husband and I have noticed our allergies this year have been out of control and after seeing what this vacuum picked up I wasn't surprised! So hopefully now we will be getting some relief!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great vacuum
*by S***N on March 12, 2021*

My ~2005 upright Eureka recently died so I needed a replacement. I would've purchased the same one again, but of course it was discontinued, and I didn't like the newer models as they seemed several steps down; so, I started a search for a replacement. I wanted something with about the same specs: ~12A motor for suction power, ~13" cleaning path, manual wind up cord (retractable is great until it stops working), non-swivel upright portion (never had a need for this), brush roller turns off when using the hose, 15-20 lb weight (big motor and quality construction to stand up to use over time), uses a bag, and costs about $200. It seems that most of the top rated vacuums on Amazon are ~$100, 10 lbs, and many have 8A motors- if you search for the specs. I don't think a vacuum will have enough suction power with an 8A motor (they compensate by a narrower cleaning path), or at 10 lbs have quality construction to last- unless maybe you just have a tiny apartment. Anyway, this vacuum has everything on my wanted list except for the bag. I've only used it a few times, so I can't comment on durability over time, but I'm impressed with the power and what it picks up. The minor negatives are that the brush is odd shaped and the red bristles fall out- although it's getting better over time. The power cord's insulation isn't as flexible as a high quality cord- this one holds its shape and the bends from the factory packaging haven't relaxed out after two months. It has a headlight but isn't very bright or useful. These are only minor negatives. I don't have pets or kids so I don't have to vacuum very often; if it lasts me 10+ years I'll be happy.

### ⭐ Collecting dust in my closet, poor customer service
*by B***E on March 21, 2025*

I bought this vacuum two years ago and it broke almost right away. Because it's "just the power switch and not the roller brush" or other parts of the vacuum, I've been getting the absolute worst customer service. They want me to haul it out of state to a repair center because the warranty specifies that they don't replace switches or cords. It's hard to tell because when their customer service center finally opens at 9am on Mondays, you're directed to someone who just "mmhmm" and "okay" and "I understand" responds to your questions and frustrations, and there's always a language barrier. I work 24 hour shifts as a paramedic and can't spend an hour on the phone trying to replace my $200 vacuum that only worked twice before it stopped working and the switch caved in on itself. So, no, technically the roller brush itself didn't break, but if you can't turn it on, the brush is broken too. Even though the customer service rep told me very sarcastically, "at least it isn't a problem with the vacuum, just the power switch." I bought a warranty through Amazon and was attempting to wait until the useless Hoover warranty finally ended so I could get it replaced through Amazon, but apparently now it'll be 5 years before I can do that. Excellent length of coverage, but no quality in the warranty itself and extremely poor customer service. They will completely dismiss you if it's "just" the power switch and will then ask for video proof of the non-functional vacuum, right before you still have to drive 45 minutes out of state to a repair place. It's extremely convoluted. I've called 20+ times and every time I call, they get all sassy and say, "This is obviously your first time calling, let me create an account for you." Where are my 20+ other calls where I've sat on the phone giving the same info and expressing the same frustrations for 30-60+ minutes each? It gets to a point where you don't call. This $200 (+ extra warranty) vacuum is collecting dust in my closet. Customer service is unhelpful, the hours you can call are extremely limited, they seem to want to frustrate and confuse you in an attempt to not replace their faulty products. So now I have to come to Amazon and be a Karen to get their attention. Hoover, your vacuum broke two years ago and you think it's cute that the warranty doesn't cover the power switch. The POWER SWITCH. And it isn't just the switch. The power died while I was using the vacuum and then the switch became loose when I tried to turn it back on. Fixing the switch won't fix the vacuum. It was a good vacuum the two times that I got to use it before the power stopped during the second use. When it died and I tried to turn it back on again, the switch was "crunchy" and loose. I called the same day and here I am on March 20, 2025 with the same issue. I bought the vacuum April 4, 2023. It died around April 10, 2023. My last call to Hoover support was yesterday, March 19, 2025, with no resolution. In summary, product itself was good. Powerful suction on my carpet floors, having extra tools for pet hair was important to me because I have four cats (three at the time of purchase, one with long hair and one black cat whose fur clumps very obviously on my tan carpets) and I was happy with how it picked up with one pass. I loved the "headlights" on it. Good capacity and easy to assemble and easy to empty. However, it broke almost immediately and support has been the worst experience I've ever had with customer service and the warranty seems to have meant nothing. I have NEVER written a negative review to call out poor customer service like this, but I feel like I've been patient enough. As for value for your money, consider that while the product was good while it lasted, I only got two uses out of it, have spent hours of my life on the phone with customer service with no resolution, and had to buy a couple of cheaper vacuums so I could have something "temporarily" while waiting for my Hoover to be replaced. I'd call that a terrible value.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Hoover WindTunnel 3 Max Performance Pet Bagless Vacuum Cleaner, Corded Upright Vac, HEPA Media Filtration, Quick Pass Brushroll, Corded Vacuum Cleaners for Home Use
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- Fette Filter - Filter Sets Compatible with Hoover Windtunnel Models UH72630PC, UH72635, UH72600W, UH72630, UH72615, UH72600, UH70831, UH72630 Part # 304087001 & 305687002 (2Sets)

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*Last updated: 2026-03-07*