The hose looks cheap. Is it reinforced? When you squeeze it is it hard? I had an old vacuum that the hose would kink.
150328
we've been very satisfied with this vacuum and no problems with the hose kinking
526248
Yes, it is as shown, but I think it is a terrible hose. I'm going to put it out for trash pick-up. Maybe someone will take it before the trash truck arrives, though. The hose is like cheap plastic. It's stiff and kinks.
289289
I am having the same problem, the attachments, once on the hose do a great job, but is such a pain! The hose is too short to be effective, and the "wand" is cumbersome. My only complaint about this vacuum.
1396366
Yes. Very good suction. Someone mentioned the hose falling off..... I had some trouble with that as well. The hose is very short, stiff and does tend to come unconnected.
1177344
It seems to be a strong hose but I honestly don't know if it would hold up better than the others or not. Although it seems durable, it is nothing special, in my opinion. Sorry I couldn't help more.
1560375
this is not comming with a hose, I did a connector and I installed flexible metallic hose, you can purchase on the hose special store, easy and cheap, be sure you get the hose to work unde vacuum.regardsvictor
638958
It's a plastic hose. I wouldn't think that the hose would collapse during vacuuming air out.
1543340
The hose gets soft after a while and kinks, though a leak in the tank would do that too. The new model has a reinforced hose indicating that Waste King knows about the problem. Try calling them - they were very helpful in my case even after the warranty expired. Good luck!
2206572
a very similar thing happened to me, I did not feel that it was worth the bother to send it back. we had ours for 3 days, and it burst. I cant give you an answer for them. I would not want another one. the first one was enough for me! I wonder if the technology on this type of hose is ready for the market.
94330
The connections are a bit loose; my suggestion would be to keep the heavy hose propped up by putting something under it. It seems to me the weight of the hose causes the ends to experience too much stress. Also, I try to minimize the slack by keeping the hose as short as possible. Don't extend it out unless you have to. Hope that helps.
1865669
Its pretty stiff , wouldn't recommend any sharp bends. but good strong fuel intake hose.
1888834
No, I still have to push it -- which is pretty ease to do. However, the factory refurbished unit I bought has a very high-pitched screach that comes and goes...... tolarable. BUT, gotta say, L-O-V-E the results of vacuuming now!
2134059
I'm sorry,but I haven't used the hose. I bought my Kirby refurbished and when I had a question, I called the business that refurbished the vac. They were great. Answered quickly, made suggestions and solved my problem. Try calling whoever sold yours.
1849618
Yes! I just tried mine out last night, and I was surprised at how tough it is to push. I thought it did a pretty good job, but the jury is still out on whether or not I will keep it.
279509
I agree Angela, I find the hose is supposed to stretch but not as long and easily that I would like. I confess to using a small portable Oreck for long reaches and an extension pole with a dust rag attached for high ceilings. I really do like the way the Hoover picks up hair in the carpet, too bad I can't get the dog who sheds to do the vacuuming:)
2153237
I did not look when I unpacked it. I can tell you that it has heavier fittings than the normal RV hose. I am going to use it from the outlet to a manifold to which is hooked a filter and pressure regulator, along with other fittings from the manifold. So, I wanted something that could take the pressure. This seems to fit the bill. I am pretty happy with it.
904345
Sounds like the hose isn't securely fastened into the slot. Make sure you turn it, and it sort of 'clicks' into place. Otherwise, I would guess a defective product?