What is a Canister Vacuum?
Does your home have a mixture of stairs and surfaces? Are you struggling with finding the perfect vacuum for your home; if yes, well, this writing is for you. In this post, you will find the most suitable vacuum for your house that would be easy to use and highly efficient. Then, we will dig at the canister vacuum, and you will know how a canister vacuum is perfect for you.
Design
A canister vacuum consists of a wheeled body. This body is attached to a vacuum wand and powerhead via a flexible plastic hose. The canister contains the following parts; Main motor, filter, dust bags. The powerhead may also contain a smaller motor depending upon the model. Canister vacuums are lighter as the user only needs to move the wand and powerhead while using the vacuum. Additionally, the wheels on the canister body make it easy to drag the vacuum around a room.
Floor/carpets
A canister vacuum is such a flexible machine, but still, it has some limitations when it comes to carpet cleaning. For example, a canister vacuum doesn’t work much well on carpets. But some canister vacuum models come with flexible attachments, providing you with ease and efficiency on complex surfaces. So if your house has the same carpet and plain surface ratio, look for flexible machines.
Cords length
Although most of the canister vacuums come with a considerably longer cord, still, you should check the length of the cord, keeping in mind the distance from the power source of your house.
Filters
A vacuum should be able to suck up not only dust but allergens also. So, if you live with your four-legged friend and with people who have dust allergies, make sure you choose a vacuum that contains hep filters.
Weight
Canister vacuums are designed so that their weight is distributed all over the machine; this is because the weight is distributed among powerhead and canister. Because of this weight distribution, canister vacuums are pretty easy to move from one place to another. It is recommended to choose a vacuum between 5 to 29 lbs depending upon the area of your house that needs to be vacuumed.
The ideal is a myth. Everything in this universe has some pros and cons. The number of pros and cons may vary from object to object. Some may have more pros fewer cons. Others may have more cons or fewer pros. The same is the case with a canister vacuum. It’s better to know about the benefits and losses you may face during canister vacuum usage. So let’s check it out.
Advantages of a Canister Vacuum
Perks of having a canister vacuum in the house
Suction power
Canister vacuums have more suction power compared to their rivals, upright vacuums. This exceptional power makes them a perfect fit for cleaning bare floors.
Noiseless
Well, canister vacuums are not precisely noiseless, but they have a minimal noise level while vacuuming. Compared to other designs such as upright or stick vacuums, canister vacuums seem to be noiseless in front of them. They only produce 6065 dB noise on average. It sounds like the sound of a flushing toilet. So if anyone in your home has some problem with noise or is allergic to noise, a canister vacuum is for you.
Maneuverability and weight
Maneuvering a canister vacuum is so smooth and light. Since I have already told you about how canister vacuums are easy to carry and are not a burden on shoulders, let’s talk about maneuvering. You don’t need to carry the whole vacuum with you while cleaning the canister; you can use the lightweight wand and the attached head to clean the nooks and crannies.
No back pains
Because of being light-weighted and with an extendable wand, you don’t need to pick the machine across the floor. This stationary vacuum saves you from back pains and aches arising from picking the vacuums.
Retractable cords
Canister vacuums are such packed and manageable models. Their cords are retractable so that you can put them back when the vacuum is not in use. This hiding feature not only protects the cord from tripping but also from being tangles in the feet. Another painless feature of the canister vacuum.
Disadvantages of Canister Vacuums
As discussed earlier, canister vacuums, although having many pros, still have some cons that you must know before deciding.
Difficult to store
Despite having extreme maneuverability than upright vacuums, the canister in these vacuums itself can be cumbersome. Now, there are two pieces that you have to worry about if you need to vacuum the whole house. In this case, you’ll have to roll or carry the canister from one room to another. In addition, there are chances that your canister might bang into your furniture and scuff it up.
Potential back pain
For persons with back issues, please note that canister vacuums are low to the ground, and you are required to bend over when turning them on or off.
Bulky Design
Because of separated units, you cant store a canister vacuum in a closet. Although the canister portion is stable enough and can stand on its own, the hose, wand, and head can’t stand on their own accord if your closets are already occupied. So you need an extra space where these parts can fit in and stay upright.
Bottom line
Canister vacuums are the most feasible option for homeowners. They are very flexible in structure. Since the weight is distributed between the powerhead and canister, moving them across the house is easy. Another plus point is they come with several attachments that will assist you in cleaning carpets, surfaces, stairs, etc. We talked about canister vacuum design, structure, features, and advantages, and disadvantages. It was all to give you a clear picture and to answer your questions arising in your mind about purchasing a vacuum. Also, keep your medical condition in mind. I hope that this long discussion will solve the problem for the rest of our life. Remember, nothing comes with all in one package but still, you can find the one that fulfills most of your requirements.
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