Power, which is an indicator of the work of
There is no direct correlation between the power of the electrical appliance, therefore it is hardly possible to determine how effective the device will be in terms of the amount of energy consumed. The indicator of the same suction force, although it is designated in watts, but on the package and the body is not written. Producers try not to advertise this figure, supporting the misconception that consumption is important. However, in practice it can often be observed that the device uses a power supply rather wastefully, and with cleaning it manages to 4-, especially since the suction force is always lower relative to consumption.
If you do not want to get into trouble, do not be lazy and look for the value in the user guide of the device. Unfair producers may not specify the value there, but most still place there a mark, which is the power of vacuuming the vacuum cleaner.
Suction power range: 250 - 480 W
If it is the suction power that is the main operating characteristic of the vacuum cleaner, this does not mean that everyone needs the strongest devices. When choosing in the first place, you need to consider your needs, so as not to overpay for a fad or a rash act. If the apartment is kept clean, enough devices with a minimum power of 250-350 watts are enough. The minimum power is suitable for car mini vacuum cleaners. But if cleaning is rare or you have a lot of dust-forming items( textiles, books), you keep pets at home or need a thorough cleaning for health reasons, then you should not be stingy and get a really powerful vacuum cleaner up to 500 W.
However, take into account that the use of devices with such a significant suction force can cause premature loss of the appearance of carpets, sofa upholstery and other surfaces.
What determines the power of the vacuum cleaner
- device configuration: with the same power consumption, vacuum cleaners with a fabric dust collector, a water filter and a garbage collector will show a completely different level of suction;
- quantities and types of filters: a five-level system with effective HEPA filters will naturally draw in air weaker with respect to the device with simple foam barriers, however, the air at the outlet will have a striking difference( the foam filter will cope with only large debris, and efficient filters will release clean air);
- the quality of the device: parts must be extremely sharp, do not have protrusions and burrs, do not deform during work, and for this purpose it is recommended to choose only the proven manufacturers. In particular, Thomas, Kirby, Kercher or samsung will cost a little more than the same in capacity of Chinese or Indian counterparts, but will have a suction power of a vacuum cleaner up to two times more.
Maximum suction power
This is rather an ideal value, calculated for the optimal conditions for the operation of the device conditions. Such an indicator can only be a few seconds on the inclusion, if the dust collector is empty, then the indicator falls off.
Average effective suction power of the vacuum cleaner
This is the main indicator, based on which you can choose the device in accordance with all your requirements. This value characterizes the efficiency of the device on average for the entire cleaning period. As a rule, it is almost 30% below the maximum and decreases when the dust bag is full.
Most models of the vacuum cleaner are equipped with a switch that regulates the suction force, so you can independently reduce or increase the figure.
Suction power regulator( diagram)
There are two types of controllers: mechanical( the switch simply moves by the values) and digital( controlled by the remote control).Digital adjustment is usually available in modern, not the cheapest models.
If the power regulator on your vacuum cleaner is out of order, and you have the soldering skills, repairing it with your own hands will not be difficult under the scheme.
