What should be the suction power of a vacuum cleaner

When choosing a vacuum cleaner, buyers pay attention to the manufacturer, the appearance, the size of the wheels so that the equipment is mobile and maneuverable, the length of the power cord, equipment and other trifles. But the ability of a product to efficiently absorb dust and garbage is rarely of interest to anyone, because many are sure that this depends on the power consumption.

What should be the suction power of a good vacuum cleaner, why it depends on what affects its quality - you will find answers to these and many other questions by carefully reading our article.

Types of power

Some users have never thought about what vacuum cleaners There are two types of power, and the consumed parameter is not the main thing in the characteristics of modern household appliances designed to remove dust from rooms.

Power consumption

This parameter varies in the range of 1500-3000 watts, and many users believe that a powerful vacuum cleaner should have the highest similar rates, but this is not so. This parameter indicates what kind of load this model exerts on the home electrical network during operation, but there is no direct relationship between power consumption and product performance.

Experts explain this by the fact that many other factors affect the quality of the unit for the home, so two vacuum cleaners with the same power consumption will not show an identical and effective cleaning job. This parameter is always several times higher than the similar absorption characteristic, therefore, all manufacturers indicate it in the advertisement of their products.

During operation, it turns out that the lower the power consumption, the more economical the product and the less consumers will have to pay for the consumption of electric energy. Therefore, for those who are going to often use a household appliance to clean large rooms, it is better to purchase a small vacuum cleaner with an average power consumption. If you plan to operate such equipment no more than once a week for cleaning an average city apartment, then high power will not harm you.

Suction power

Its indicator is in such limits: 250-480 W, a simple principle applies here: the more intensively the air is absorbed, the better the dust is removed. According to the suction power, modern household appliances can be divided into two types:

• for small rooms there will be enough power of 250-320 watts;
• with a high dust content and a large area - 350-500 watts.

It should be borne in mind that with continuous operation at maximum capacities, the term of ultimate operation of the product quickly decreases.

For allergy sufferers, for whom the quality of cleaning is very important, experts recommend super-powerful cyclone filter vacuum cleaner and a fine filter element of class HEPO 13, which delays all types of allergens. But we must be prepared for the fact that such a technique quickly wears out carpets, because it works at maximum performance without loss of suction power.

The concept of “net power” includes two indicators:

1. Maximum - it is achieved in the first seconds of operation of the product after switching on, while the dust collector is completely empty.
2. Medium-efficient, which characterizes the operation of the vacuum cleaner during the entire cleaning process, because the degree of absorption decreases due to the fullness of the dust bag or cyclone filter.

Performance tests showed that the second option is 30% less than the first.

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What does it affect and what does it depend on

A modern vacuum cleaner is a compact, but not small and at the same time quite complex unit, and its useful power is influenced by numerous factors:

1. The engine - it is the most important among all components, experts call it the heart of the product. Its efficiency is 25-35% of the consumed power, i.e., with the specified parameter of 2 kW, the real suction power will be 500-700 W, respectively - this power is enough to clean any apartment, but there are other nuances that affect this parameter.
2. Product Types. Water filter, plastic tank or dust bag differently affect the suction force due to its design and filling measure.
3. Type of filter elements and their quantity. The more complex the design of the filter, the stronger it reduces the suction power. HEPA devices, due to their fine-mesh design, have a rather strong effect on the suction power, especially after long periods of use. For example, a vacuum cleaner with two coarse filters will show a better suction result than an analogue with five finely porous filters, but it will only delay large inclusions.
4. Assembly build quality. With the same engine power, the vacuum cleaner, which has a good and high-quality assembly with precisely fitted parts, will show a higher suction power. Therefore, the European assembly is appreciated by consumers much higher than the Asian or yellow.

During cleaning, each user selects the optimal power mode of the unit using a special regulator located at the top of the product. Experts advise choosing devices with power that is ideal for your apartment, so as not to overpay for extra kilowatts.

There are two main types of suction power controllers that are used on modern models of vacuum cleaners:

1. Mechanical, which with the help of a rotary switch adjust this parameter from minimum to maximum value.
2. Digital - adjustment is carried out by the control panel.

The second type is installed on elite class models that have the highest cost.

As already mentioned, manufacturers do not indicate the suction power, being limited only to the consumed similar parameter, so when choosing a model, simply divide the indicated power into four: for example, the product has an inscription of 2.5 kW, which means that the suction power will be at least 625 W, which is quite high rate. Another way to find out this parameter is to look for it in the operating instructions, but even there, not all manufacturers indicate the exact characteristics.

It remains to find the desired value on the Internet, for this in the search engine insert the exact name of the model you are interested in and search on the manufacturer’s website for all the information about it. Why do we pay so much attention to this particular technical characteristic? Because not only the quality of cleaning your premises depends on it, but also how easy this process will be.

What should be the suction power

What factors this value depends on, we have already figured out, now let's see how to use it correctly in everyday life:

1. 350 W - this power is enough for dry cleaning of such surfaces as linoleum, parquet, floor tiles. If you do not have carpets in the form of paths and large carpets with dense pile, you are not going to clean upholstered furniture, then choose a product with such an indicator.
2. 400 W - you can clean the carpet and upholstered furniture from pet hair.
3. 450 W and more successfully cope with carpets having a long pile and any density upholstered furniture.

It is better to select equipment with a power regulator to clean any surfaces with reduced electrical energy consumption.

Vertical washing devices are armed with 400 watts of suction power, because they remove not only dirt, but also moisture from surfaces.

How to choose the right power for yourself

When choosing a new vacuum cleaner in retail, users are faced with certain difficulties: one must take into account many nuances that affect the effective operation of such a complex household product. Many models consume at least 1600 watts, and their suction power is 200-480 aeroW (this is a new term borrowed from the English system of measures), which is enough to clean a standard city apartment.

Excellent budget options developed by the German company Thomas - their quality is impressive, and the cost is very democratic. Another company from Germany, Zelmer, found unique ways to compensate for the low suction power of 300 aeroW by adjusting the length of the hose, using nozzles with an appropriately cleaned surface. As a result, the cleaning efficiency is not worse than that of the most powerful analogues of other manufacturers.

If you have decided in advance for what needs you first need a vacuum cleaner, then choosing a model will be much easier. The larger the processing area and the higher the level of contamination, the more powerful the unit should be. But this principle also applies here: equipment of any power for the first use will encounter certain difficulties in cleaning the room, but it will be easier to handle with each new cleaning, because before that, cleaning was much better than before with old equipment.

The high cost of elite vacuum cleaners is due to the fact that many manufacturers complete the most expensive models with accessories of the highest category and only excellent quality, both material and workmanship. Experts advise choosing only manufacturers that have been proven over the years and have high popularity, as well as fame on the market.

As a rule, such household appliances are equipped with reliable engines with high efficiency and have a very long service life. Therefore, users who intend to use a vacuum cleaner to efficiently clean high-pile carpets with pets in their apartment should choose appliances with a power consumption of at least 2 kW, then the suction force with an efficiency of 35% will be at least 700 aeroW. Such power is enough for efficient cleaning of any surface with severe pollution.

Pay attention to the various accessories in the configuration: the nozzles must be under different surfaces, because their use reduces the cleaning time. Filter elements are very important: if you are allergic to the house, do not waste your money and choose a cyclone vacuum cleaner with a fine filter HEPA 13, which removes up to 99.95% of all kinds of impurities from the air.

Modern models vacuum cleaner They boast such nozzles as a brush designed to knock dust out of carpets and upholstered furniture. Such a device does not damage the structure of things, but qualitatively removes all types of contaminants, and the dust after processing completely disappears.

Title	Bosch BGL35MOV40	VITEK VT-1892	Philips FC9174 Performer	VITEK VT-1898	HOTPOINT / ARISTON SL CB24 AA0
Cleaning	dry	dry	dry	dry	dry
Power consumption	2200 watts	2200 watts	2200 watts	2200 watts	2400 W
Dust collector	4 l bag	4.50 liter bag	4 l bag	bag	3.50 L bag
Price	from 7950 rub.	from 3450 rub.	from 11850 rub.	from 4200 rub.	from 9050 rub.

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Powerful models

Bosch BGL35MOV40

• Item Type: Conventional Vacuum Cleaner
• Cleaning Options: Dry
• Power: consumption - 2.2 kW, suction - 450 W
• Dust collector: type - bag, volume - 4 l
• Network cable length: 8.5 m
• 10 yd range
• Noise Level: 82 dB
• Dimensions: 381x395x270 mm
• Weight / Manufacturer: 6.389 kg / Germany

Additional information: HEPA 13 fine filter, power regulator located on the housing, stainless steel telescopic suction pipe, vertical parking.

VITEK VT-1892

• Item Type: Standard Vacuum Cleaner
• Cleaning Options: Dry
• Power: consumption - 1.8-2.2 kW, suction - 350-450 W
• Dust collector: type - a cloth bag and 3 pcs. from thick paper as a gift, volume - 3.0 l
• Power Cord Length: 6m
• Radius: up to 8 m
• Noise Level: 80dB
• Dimensions: 275x230x365 mm
• Weight / Manufacturer: 4.0 kg / China

Philips FC9174 Performer

• Item Type: Conventional Vacuum Cleaner
• Cleaning Options: Dry
• Power: consumption - 2.2 kW, suction - 500 W
• Dust collector: type - S-bag XXL bag, 5 pcs in set, volume - 4.0 l
• Network cable length: 9 m
• Radius: 12.5 m
• Noise Level: 78 dB
• Dimensions: 320x500x280 mm
• Weight / Manufacturer: 6.3 kg / Poland

VITEK VT-1898

• Item Type: Standard Vacuum Cleaner
• Cleaning Options: Dry
• Power: consumption - 2.2 kW, suction - 450 W
• Dust collector: type - bag, 3 pieces as a gift, volume - 4.0 l
• Power Cord Length: 5m
• Radius: less than 8 m
• Noise Level: 69 dB
• Dimensions: 340x530x300 mm
• Weight / Manufacturer: 7.7 kg / China

HOTPOINT / ARISTON SL CB24 AA0

• Item Type: Conventional Vacuum Cleaner
• Cleaning Options: Dry
• Power: consumption - 2.4 kW, suction - 450 W
• Dust collector: type - bag, volume - 3.5 l
• Network cable length: 7 m
• 10 yd range
• Noise Level: 80dB
• Dimensions: 440x300x230 mm
• Weight / Manufacturer: 8.6 kg / China

findings

Standard vacuum cleaners from different manufacturers can be purchased at almost any specialized household appliance store or in shopping centers. The range is very extensive, and it is quite difficult for users to choose the best option for their apartment. It is necessary to pay attention not only to power consumption, but also to a similar suction parameter, because the quality of cleaning depends on it.