Measuring the true suction of a vacuum cleaner can be hard to figure out if you are just starting your research for searching the right vacuum cleaner.  Lots vacuums and central vacuums will provide specifications such as watts, horse power, CFM’s, and amps.  While some of these specifications are important, they do not give you a true measure of the suction of the vacuum cleaner.  If you are in the looking for a new vacuum or central vacuum cleaner, you should pay close attention to air watts and water lift; these are two specifications that truly measure the suction of the vacuum cleaner. 

An air watt is a unit of power that is similar to a watt which is used to measure the suction of the vacuum cleaners motor, so the higher the air watts the higher the suction of the motor.  The formula for measuring air watts is [air flow (CFM) x suction (inches water lift)]/ 8.5.  Air flow and suction have an inverse relationship, so in order to get the best cleaning performance you need to find the balance between water lift and air flow.  Most brands have saved you the trouble of figuring out the formula and have included this calculation in their specifications.

The Power Team Perfect Canister Vacuum was designed to emulate the look and power of an old Electrolux model that was extremely popular. However, this Perfect canister vacuum is filled with modern components to ensure that you get an even better performance than the old classic model.

Just like the old Electrolux vacuum, these models have an all-metal housing that protects it from the use and abuse that it will receive over the years. This is an extremely durable vacuum, and as long as you make an effort to maintain it, you’ll be able to count on it for many years to come.

Not every vacuum is perfectly suited for every job, and it’s important to look at the features before you decide which model to purchase. Some people may prefer an upright vacuum to a canister model, while other situations may call for a central vacuum. The Power Team Perfect Canister Vacuum offers:

•    All-metal housing with chrome highlights
•    15" power nozzle specifically designed to get deep in the carpet and remove pet hair
•    Non-marking rubber wheels that are safe to use on almost any surface
•    Foot operated on/off switch
•    Circuit breaker that will make sure you don’t suck up items that could damage the inner workings of the vacuum
•    Automatic cord rewind
•    Vacuum bags with a HEPA filtration system to trap the fine particles that aggravate asthma and allergies

There are also a range of accessories that can enhance your Power Team Perfect Canister Vacuum, such as the 12" soft horsehair brush for bare floors, the 14" crevice tool to get the hard-to-reach places, and an air-driven stair tool that is designed to make the job of vacuuming stairs much easier.

If you had one of those old Electrolux vacuums and are looking for a replacement, or just want to switch over to a canister vacuum, this may be a great way to go. This vacuum has taken a good thing and built on it to make it even better.

Electrolux vacuum cleaners have been around for decades, and the company has built a reputation for providing high quality equipment and service. Now, though, they have gone a step further and are focusing on an energy efficient "green" model.

The Electrolux UltraSilencer Green was designed to deliver the same results while consuming less power than the average vacuum. On top of that, they are using recycled plastic in this model which is leading to even more environmentally friendly results. The UltraSilencer uses 33% less energy than a standard 2,000 watt vacuum cleaner and it is constructed with 55% recycled plastic. Electrolux even uses packaging that is constructed from 80% recycled cardboard.

Manufacturing the Electrolux UltraSilencer Green

In order to deliver a truly green vacuum cleaner, Electrolux streamlined its manufacturing process to be as environmentally friendly as possible. This has resulted in a vacuum cleaner that consumes 90% less energy to manufacture (due to their use of recycled materials), and they save two liters of crude oil and 80 liters of water per vacuum.

Electrolux vacuum cleaners have always been powerful, efficient machines, and now the company is taking responsibility for its environmental impact and using a manufacturing process that conserves our natural resources and reduces the amount of pollution all around us.

UltraSilencer Green Usage

Vacuums have always required a lot of power to get the results that we expect, but Electrolux has designed this vacuum to do the job of a 2,000 watt vacuum with a new, energy efficient 1,250 watt motor. This will help users save up to 364kWh of energy, cut down 320kg of CO2 emissions, and, of course, reduce your everyday energy costs.

Whether you do a little vacuuming every day or you just take care of it all once a week, these Electrolux vacuum cleaners make it easy to get the job done while you save power and money. The way people use the final product is a huge factor in how it impacts the environment, and with the Electrolux UltraSilencer Green, you will reduce your carbon footprint and still get the results you expect.

You can follow these steps if you have problems starting your unit.

1. Unhook the low volt wires at your vacuum cleaner.
2. If your unit has a switch on the canister make sure the switch on the side of the unit is on Auto and the unit’s powercord is plugged into an electrical outlet. You may want to check to make sure the breaker or fuse to the electrical outlet is not tripped.
3. Take a pair of needle nose pliers and insert them into the unit where you unplugged the low volt wires and squeeze lightly. If the unit comes on you can plug the low volt wires back in and proceed to step 4. If the unit does not come on when the low volt terminals are crossed, contact 866-972-8227.
4. Inside each wall valve (the large hole where the hose is plugged into) are two contact pins. These pins touch the metal ring on the end of the hose when it is inserted into the wall valve. Starting at the wall valve closest to the unit, the operator can lift the door open on a wall valve and take a spoon or a quarter and touch these two contact pins simultaneously. If the unit comes on, close the valve and proceed to the next closest wall valve. If all wall valves check out to be working properly, proceed to procedure 5. At any time if the unit will not start when touching the contact pins, the homeowner can contact customer service.
5. Insert your hose into a wall valve, if you have followed the previous steps and the hose fails to turn on the unit or powerhead, you need to contact your local customer service for service.

Note: Always start at your vacuum and trouble shoot back to the hose. Failure at any point directs you to where the problem most likely can be found.