A:AnswerHi Charlie! If your SteamVac is leaking we'll need to take a look at it. We recommend taking it in for service. To locate authorized repair centers near you visit: http://hoover.com/locator/. Hope this helps! ~Kenya, Hoover Customer Care
A:AnswerHi Maria! The SteamVac Plus uses the same body as the F5883900 but has been improved upon, making it a perfect replacement for your unit. -Michael, Hoover Customer Care
A:AnswerHi bellin! The way the heated dry works is that all the hot air normally expelled from the machine is redirected onto the carpet to assist in the drying process. -Michael, Hoover Customer Care
A:AnswerHi Thelsand! Using cold water will not damage your SteamVac. However, for best results we do recommend using hot tap water. Hope this answers your question. ~Kenya, Hoover Customer Care