Hoover Dual Power, Power Pro, Power Max Comparison

Hoover has recently introduced a new line of Dual Power carpet cleaners: Dual Power (basic lightweight), Dual Power Max (full-powered, wide cleaning path) and Dual Power Pro (full-powered, advanced model). These three upright consumer-grade models are suitable for cleaning homes and apartments, large or small. They are designed to be lightweight, easy-to-use, and consumers can choose which one to own based on their cleaning needs. You can find out about the different models in the video here, and we’ve included extra notes underneath.

A quick look at the different models:

1. Hoover Dual Power Carpet Washer FH50900

This is a basic Hoover Dual Power carpet washer. It a lightweight machine that is best recommended for cleaning small areas, rooms or spots. Great for a small carpeted apartment or for cleaning area rugs.

13.2 lbs
6 Amps motor power
3/4 Gallon Tank
11.75 inch nozzle path
Two Rotating Brushrolls
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This is very similar to the Hoover Power Path Deluxe Carpet Washer FH50951. The Hoover Power Path Deluxe comes with an attachment hose and upholstery brush for more in-depth spot cleaning or for cleaning furniture and stairs. The Hoover Dual Power carpet washer package does not come with accessories.

2. Hoover Dual Power Max Carpet Washer FH51000

This is a full-powered upright carpet cleaner running on 10 amps of power. It’s equipped with Hoover’s new DualSpin Max Powerbrushes for deep cleaning carpets thoroughly. It’s recommended whole house cleaning or cleaning individual rooms. The package comes with hose and brush attachments for upholstery cleaning. At 18 lbs (before water), it is also light in weight compared to other cleaners with similar power.

18 lbs
10 Amps motor power
1 Gallon Tank
Clean Boost control
13 inch nozzle path
Two Rotating Brushrolls (better than the brushrolls in the Hoover Dual Power above)
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In general, this is a great carpet cleaner. The only problem is that similar to the basic Hoover Dual Power, there has been a few complaints that the belt parts broke. For more information, check the Full Review >>

3. Hoover Dual Power Pro Carpet Washer, FH51200

The Hoover Dual Power Pro Carpet Washer, FH51200 is a premium full-powered upright carpet cleaner that is equipped with Hoover’s most advanced cleaning technology – DualTech. It has both a roller brush and Hoover’s proven SpinScrub brush-heads. The Hoover comes with an extra wide 15 inch cleaning nozzle, allowing for maximum coverage of carpets with each cleaning pass. It also comes with a hose attachment and scrub tools for upholstery cleaning.

20 lbs
10 Amps motor power
1 Gallon Tank
Clean Boost control
15 inch nozzle path
Dual Tech: One Rotating Brushroll, One set of SpinScrub brushheads
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Of the three, this model has gotten the best reviews. It also does not have the same level of complaints regarding the malfunctioning of the belt part.

This model is very much like the Hoover Power Path Pro Advanced FH51102, except for a few differences. The Hoover Dual Power Pro has a wider 15 inch cleaning nozzle path (vs. 13 inches for the Power Path Pro Advanced) and a Clean Boost control for extra cleaning power. However, it cannot be used to clean hard floors. The Hoover Power Path Pro Advanced has been enabled to do hard floor cleaning, and the package even includes the attachment for it.

Compared To The Hoover SteamVac & Hoover Power Scrub

The main difference between the Dual Power series and the more classic Hoover carpet cleaning machines we’ve been used to like the Hoover SteamVac and the Hoover Power Scrub is that they feature rotating brush rolls rather than SpinScrub brushes. A secondary difference is that they have wider cleaning nozzles.

Some users like rotating brush rolls as they feel it will help to groom the carpets. The top-end model, the Hoover Dual Power Pro, features the new Hoover DualTECH technology that incorporates both a rotating brush roll and SpinScrub brushes.

So far, the user reviews indicate that the Hoover Dual Power FH51200 is the best one. Reviews for the other two, the Dual Power and Dual Power Max are good, but there are more complaints mixed in. They relate mostly to the belts malfunctioning.

If you like the idea of having a rotating brushroll for scrubbing carpets, these machines are worth considering. Check out the listings and reviews at Walmart online (see banners above).

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