I have the Hoover Fusion Cyclonic Filtration System, Model U5180-900?

Filters, filters, filters. The bagless machines rely on them to keep dust out of the motor, and out of the exhaust air. I think there are a couple of foam filters on that model. They should be cleaned after every time you use the machine. Also, if you are using the carpet fresh powder or equivelent, don't expect the this Hoover to last long. It will kill it faster than enything else. I had one come in, less than a year old, with a motor bearing that had been destroyed by the fine powder being fed to the machine. You will know it's time when the motor vibrates the machine badly, and makes terrible noise.
nicclean@verizon.net

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August 2007