Vacuum Cleaners

There are many types of vacuum cleaner available but they are generally categorised as either cylinder vacuums (also known as canister vacuums) or upright vacuums. When choosing to purchase a vacuum cleaner it is worth considering the following common concerns that our customers have found with standard cylinder vacuums and upright vacuums:

For Cylinder Vacuums

• The majority of Cylinder Vacuums are designed with Hepa sealed systems which are extremely beneficial for allergy sufferers.
• The flexible hose provides excellent versatility.
• Most cylinder vacuums provide greater suction power on carpets.
• The lightweight head is more easily manoeuvred than an upright vacuum which requires the whole vacuum to be manoeuvred.
• Access to compact spaces such as underneath furniture is easier due to the heads lower profile.
• Most Cylinder vacuums have a retractable electrical cord.
• Generally lighter than an upright vacuum and easier to carry up and down stairs.
• Cylinder vacuums can easily clean stairs and often have a tool specially designed to aid carpet cleaning on stairs.

Against Cylinder Vacuums

• Many people find that pulling the cylinder unit which is on the floor behind you more awkward than pushing an upright in front of you.
• Often requires lifting of the vacuum over door entrances etc.
• Some cylinder vacuums require the changing of floor brushes when going from carpet to hardwood floors.

Cylinder Vacuum Conclusion

Cylinder vacuums are lightweight, compact, and ideal for areas where versatility is required of your vacuum.

For Upright Vacuums

• Greater control of the vacuum as it is always in front of you.
• Many upright vacuums have larger cleaner bags thus require less changing.
• The majority of upright vacuum cleaner models have a flexible hose extension which gives equal versatility as a cylinder vacuum.
• Very easy to use in large open carpeted areas.
• Many advances have been made in design for allergy sufferers. Hepa sealed systems and British allergy design have been introduced.

Against Upright Vacuums

• Use of the hose can be difficult; hose will be shorter than a cylinder vacuums and can cause upright vacuum to tip over when stretched.
• Only the Sebo X1 range of upright vacuum cleaners (available at Go-Electrical) can get under furniture easily.
• Less manoeuvrable around furniture legs.
• Most upright vacuum cleaners do not have a retractable electrical cord.
• An upright vacuum is heavier to carry up and down stairs and not as versatile for vacuuming carpeted stairs.
• Not all upright vacuums come equipped with special vacuum cleaner parts or tools for corners, crevices, and upholstery.

Upright Vacuum Conclusion

Upright Vacuums make easy cleaning of large open spaces, providing excellent control and minimal cleaner bag changes.

The Range of Vacuum Cleaners at Go-Electrical

At Go-Electrical, we only sell vacuums from world renowned quality manufacturers such as Miele and Sebo. These manufacturers have addressed many of the common concerns identified above and either removed them or made improvements to their vacuum cleaners. Our product descriptions identify the benefits and versatility of the vacuums available for purchase. We are confident that you will be happy with any purchase of vacuum cleaner from our store; whether it is a cylinder vacuum or an upright vacuum.