Hoover has been through 4 to 6 part numbers for the fresh water tank for these carpet cleaners (SteamVac). All had latent defects. The plastic was too thin, brittle, poor design, and poor molding. The early tanks broke or cracked. They even put out a service bulletin on it. BUT, they will not replace any tank if the 1 year warranty period is over. Even though the tanks had latent defects. My Mother always swore by her hoover sweeper--now, if she was alive, I think she would swear at them. I am a retired Registered Professional... read full review »