What to Look for in Consumer Reports on Vacuum Cleaners
There is only so much you can learn from industry experts. People who make livings out of reviewing certain key aspects of different products can be very valuable to a consumer trying to decide on a specific brand or model. However, their ratings are only half the story. It’s also very important to learn what people who own the model itself have to say about it. This is definitely true when it comes to vacuum cleaners. Consumer reports on vacuum cleaners can tell you how well a specific vacuum works, how long it lasts, how easy it is to maneuver, and a whole bunch more. Below is a list of things you should try to learn from consumer reports on vacuum cleaners.
1) Maneuverability. All vacuum manufacturers will claim that their model is easy to get around. However, this is obviously not the case. The best way to know if a vacuum is easy to get up stairs, in hard to reach places, or into the closet is to hear from the people who own it and use it all the time.
2) Filter. Does the filter do a good job removing dust and allergens from the air? This is a hot button topic to most people who own vacuums and any good consumer report will mention this aspect of the unit.
3) Durability. Look for reports from consumers who have owned the vacuum cleaner for an extended period of time. Does it still work well? Are there things about it that don’t work or look as good as they used to?
4) Suction power. You can only make an educated guess as to the power of a vacuum cleaner. The amount of amps it draws is a good indication of how powerful it will be, but it is not the whole story. The way the motor is designed, the filtering system, and the height settings will all affect power. See what consumers are saying.