How to choose a good quality vacuum cleaner and at an affordable price?

specialists The relevance of the

question You yourself know that sales consultants in household appliances stores very often place a plan in excess of honest advice on the correct choice of a particular model. As a result, your purchase may be a "cat in a sack" without modern functions and at the same time worth a lot of money.

To the readers of "Sam Electrician" were not mistaken with the purchase, now we will consider how to choose an inexpensive, but good vacuum cleaner for the following parameters:

• power;
• kind of cleaning;
• design features;
• additional parameters.

We immediately recommend that you familiarize yourself with the advice of specialists in the selection of a modern vacuum cleaner:

What capacity should I pay attention to?

The technical parameters can indicate two power: consumed and suction( for example, 1500/400).The first figure indicates the total energy consumption, the second - just the efficiency of harvesting.

When choosing a vacuum cleaner for power, do not think that the more power is consumed, the more efficiently the technique works. It's not a rare case when comparing two different models it turns out that a more powerful vacuum cleaner has worse absorption( for example, comparing the two following models: 1500/400 and 1700/350).It is necessary to choose the option, which has more suction power!

Dry cleaning or wet?

Next you need to choose the right type of vacuum cleaner. There are two main types of cleaning: dry and wet. In the first case, all garbage is collected in a special bag or container, which must be replaced or cleaned. In the second case, a vacuum cleaner without a bag for collecting dust;A water filter is used, represented by a water tank, which must also be replaced. Let's consider both options in more detail.
For dry cleaning, bags or special containers may be used. All garbage enters the tank, and as the filling is completed, the suction power begins to decrease, making cleaning less efficient. Sacks can be paper( disposable) or fabric( reusable).It is better to choose paper, becausethey more effectively collect dust, preventing it from getting into the engine compartment. As for container vacuum cleaners, they are more convenient, because all garbage is filled into a plastic container, which is easily cleaned. The disadvantage of such models is a larger size.

Wet cleaning is several times more efficient than dry, but at the same time has a significantly higher price. Its main advantage is that the absorbed power is not lost during the entire cleaning period. At the same time, the drawbacks are mandatory washing of the aquafilter after each cleaning, the cost of detergent, the increased size and weight of the equipment, and also the limitations in the conditions of use( not suitable for cleaning the laminate).

Nevertheless, whatever one may say, a vacuum cleaner with an aquafilter is a more modern, efficient and durable product!

What should be the filters and other components?

Suction air with dust and debris, when it enters the body, there are three levels of cleaning:

• the first - a bag( or aquafilter);
• the second - the engine compartment filter( retains the remaining small particles that can disable the motor);
• the third - fine filters( completely clean the air at the output of the housing).

About how to choose dust collectors of the first level for a vacuum cleaner, we have already talked, now we will dwell on the second and third in more detail.

Engine compartment filters are the main structural element responsible for the durability of machinery. There are removable and permanent dust collectors. It is better to choose replaceable ones.even if the permanent filter is rinsed and thoroughly cleaned, a certain amount of debris will remain on it.

Fine cleaning is used to completely clean the intake air before it leaves the housing. Manufacturers try to make the filtration percentage as high as possible and have already reached the level of 99.95%( special HEPA filters).If the family has allergies or small children, take care to ensure that the dust collection boxes are as effective as possible.

We should draw your attention to the fact that the three filtration degrees that we have listed are considered to be the main ones. If you see a model with a large number of degrees, you know, this is just a marketing move of the company, which hardly improves the performance of devices!

Also when choosing a reliable vacuum cleaner, then not to regret buying, you should immediately pay attention to the following points:

• cord length is not shorter than 5 meters, otherwise the cleaning process of spacious rooms will be difficult;The
• telescopic suction tube, which increases ease of use. The material of manufacture is metal.it is more durable;
• standard set of nozzles should include a brush head, a slotted brush, a brush. In addition, it is recommended to choose a vacuum cleaner with turbo-brushes that can quickly and qualitatively remove wool from carpets( if there are animals in the house), and also to clean the carpet with a long nap;
• most of the modern models of 2015-2016 have a rubberized bumper on the body, which will protect the furniture from accidental damage. If money allows, buy just such a variant of the design.

The most useful features for household conditions

Unlike the choice of TV, where the functionality of the device is very important, the functions are not paid special attention to when buying a vacuum cleaner. This is due to the narrowly-directed condition of the application of technology, where, in addition to absorbing garbage, nothing is needed.

Despite this, to attract customers, manufacturers invent additional features of devices that make the cleaning process more comfortable. So, to save a lot of time and effort, we recommend you to choose a vacuum cleaner of 2016 with the following features:

1. Control on the handle of the pipe( as shown in the photo).Manual control allows you to turn on / off the device without bending to the body.
2. Antibacterial protection, which destroys mold and mites with an ultraviolet lamp.
3. Power adjustment, allowing you to set a certain suction power, which is convenient when cleaning soft coatings. In addition, power adjustment is used to save electricity.
4. A modern solution that Electrolux uses: instead of noise from the motor, you can hear a soothing melody.
5. Intelligent vacuum cleaner-robot, which self-cleaning rooms. A costly model that will allow you to completely forget about cleaning the floor. The robot can be chosen for both a private house and an apartment.
6. Light indication of contamination of the dust bag, notifying that it is necessary to replace or clean the filter.
7. Overheating protection. With prolonged operation, the engine heats up and may even break down. To prevent this from happening in some models, there is an automatic shut-off function for overheating. If possible, try to choose just such an option.
8. Watching the cord in automatic mode.

The best manufacturers and models of

To your attention the rating of the leading foreign manufacturers:

• Bosch
• Karcher
• Miele
• Dyson
• Thomas
• Electrolux
• Philips
• Samsung
• Zelmer
• LG
• Daewoo

The quality of these companies is checked by the time and a lot of positive customer feedback. It is impossible to say with certainty which firm of vacuum cleaners is better, but if you choose any of the above brands you will not regret overpayment and unsatisfactory quality.
As for the models, the most successful ones are the following ones:

Bosch BSGL 2 MOVE8 .Simple, inexpensive and very easy to use. The only drawback is increased noise during operation.

Samsung SC5252 .Compact, inexpensive and fairly functional option. Special thanks to manufacturers for their light weight, thanks to which the cleaning of rooms is simplified.

Zelmer 919.0 ST .It is actively in demand from the end of 2013 - beginning of 2014.A universal option that can be used for both dry and wet cleaning.

Philips FC 9174 .With small overall dimensions, it has a fairly high absorbed power - 500 watts. With all this, special attention is paid to its design, represented by a brightly red body color. If you want to choose a vacuum cleaner for suction power, as a basic parameter, this model will be one of the best.

Thomas MISTRAL XS .Vacuum cleaner with many useful functions and power adjustment( 4 positions).Very convenient to use and well suited for dry cleaning. Based on the many customer testimonials, it has proved itself to be a good quality vacuum cleaner and at an affordable price.

Miele SBAD0 .Quite functional model with the function of aromatization. The best option in the category of "price / quality", in addition, almost silent. A lot of positive feedback that Miele SBAD0 is very convenient to use.

Dyson DC41c Allergy Parquet .Beast, not a vacuum cleaner and it's gently said. A very powerful model of technology, which also proved to be very useful when cleaning carpets from animal wool. Its price fully justifies and it's a fact.

Useful tips of specialists

Finally, I would like to provide you with some tips for choosing a good vacuum cleaner in 2016:

• Pay attention to the warranty period of the equipment. The higher it is, the higher the reliability index, respectively.
• Washing units clean the surface more qualitatively, but at the same time are not suitable for laminate and parquet coverings. In addition, cleaning carpets with long nap is less effective in this case.
• If the house does not have carpets with long nap, cats and dogs, it is enough to buy a model with a suction power of not more than 300 watts. To remove animal hair, you need to choose a vacuum cleaner with a power of at least 450 watts.
• Check the noise level of the device in the shop. Very often even modern technology can have such a weighty drawback as an increased noise level. To date, manufacturers of vacuum cleaners are dealing with this problem and the latest of the new models are already completely quiet, but once again check is not a problem.
• Immediately prior to purchase, specify the possibility of a separate purchase of all components: dust collectors, pipes, nozzles, etc. There are cases when it is very difficult to find original components, and if you find it, then for a lot of money.
• Turbochargers are advisable to use if the power of the unit is more than 350 W.
• Be sure to select the most appropriate model, read reviews about it on the topic forums. So you will learn all the advantages and disadvantages of products from customers.
• Make sure that the vacuum cleaner is light,to drag behind a heavy equipment through the rooms is not convenient. In addition, if the wheels are plastic, you can scratch the floor, which is even worse.

That's all the information on how to choose a vacuum cleaner in 2016 and which is better for use in the house and apartment. We hope that the advice was useful and understandable for you!

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