At first it seems overwhelming to choose the most suitable central vacuum accessories for a home.  One should become familiar with several subjects before committing to any particular kit to ensure compatibility and performance. However, besides the overall performance of central vacuum attachments, where is a good place to start?

One of the best questions to consider, even before delving into the vast quantities of attachment sets, is "which types of flooring does the home consist of?"  There are sets of central vacuum accessories that are intended solely for homes with bare floors (i.e. tile, hardwood, granite etc.), and other sets intended for homes containing both bare floors and carpets.  It is imperative to narrow down which surfaces require maintenance prior to inquiry to avoid becoming deluged with the possibilities.

Once the desired attachment set is understood, the next step is determining compatibility with the existing home. The most effective way to begin this process is by examining the current central vacuum hose cuff where it plugs into the wall.  Depending on the way everything was wired during installation, the cuff will either have a seven foot pig tail cord extending from it, or two prongs for direct plug-in. The hose with a pig tail cord is used with central vacuum attachment kits that require an additional 110 volts of electricity to operate motorized components. For use, the cord is plugged into a nearby outlet while the hose plugs into a standard inlet valve. Central vacuum hoses with a two prong plug-in have the additional 110 volts built into them.  When the hose is plugged into the inlet valve, the prongs make contact with the integrated receptacle, powering both the central vacuum unit and the necessary attachments.  The standard size for inlet valves is an outside diameter of 1 1/2 inches.

Central vacuum attachments provide unparalleled reach and cleaning capabilities.  The wide variety of options allow for a level of cleanliness that most conventional vacuum cleaners are incapable of reaching.  Although the selection process may seem arduous and overwhelming, the afformentioned steps can help alleviate the stress.  Electrolux, Beam, Eureka and Honeywell are some of the top recommendations in terms of quality and performance contributing to the continued success of central vacuum systems and accessories.

When choosing a new vacuum, the first question that arises is, “canister or upright?”  This simple question confuses, vexes, and exhausts home owners day after day.  Each style boasts a unique set of strengths for consumers to consider; just answer a few simple questions and the decision becomes clearer.

What kind of flooring?

If the home has only hardwood or bare floors, the canister vacuum wins.  Hardwood floors reverberate and amplify sound greater than muffled carpeting does making a canister ideal.  The body design allows for improved insulation and sound suppression.  Bare floors do not need to be swept with a motorized brushroll, so an air driven turbo nozzle with bristles meets cleaning requirements.

If carpets stretch from wall to wall throughout the home (save a spot of wood or tile), then look towards an upright vacuum.  Dust, dirt, and sand settle to the fibers’ base and slowly scratch and shred away causing the carpet to fray and rip.  The motorized agitator (otherwise known as a brushroll) displaces debris embedded deep at the carpet’s pile extending the life for many years.

Many new homes feature both bare surfaces such as hardwood and carpeting making the choice slightly more difficult.  Many vacuum specialists recommend and steer people towards canisters with a motorized brushroll as the nozzles can be removed and changed from the power head to a hardwood floor brush.

How many levels?

How heavy the vacuum feels weighs on the minds of many.  Single floor homes tend to see uprights due to easy storage space while multi-floor homes hold more canisters thanks to lightweight design.  Canisters also (usually) come with a tool meant for cleaning stairs, however, uprights now feature stair tools that attach to the hose/wand.  Lightweight upright vacuums also work well in multi-floor homes and have become a recent trend.

The big one.

What’s your preference?  Users grow accustomed to one of the styles.  A salesman can tell a customer all day about how one style suits their home over the other, however, at the end of the day, the customer’s comfort determines which vacuum works for the home.  Many companies have begun making uprights with a brushroll on and off switch to transition between carpet and bare floors to provide an alternative to home owners.   Some do not enjoy the canister rolling along behind them; some enjoy the lightweight design of canisters. 

Recap:

Canisters have the versatility for all hardwood or a combination of hardwood and area rugs/carpeting.  Uprights have the edge on wall-to-wall carpeted homes.  Your preference guides you towards the purchase that brings peace of mind and easy usage.  If you have any doubts, contact our eVacuumStore.com specialists at 1-(866)-972-8227 and we can guide you towards your ideal vacuum match.

SEBO leads the industry through innovation and delivering convenience to the user.  The D4 canister vacuum provides simple operation and durable longevity while cleaning not only the floors, but the air in the home as well.  With the customer always in mind, the German engineered and manufactured SEBO D4 rejuvenates homes like no other vacuum.

The D4 Premium comes standard with the ET-1 power nozzle while the D4 comes with the option between the ET-1 and the ET-2; both the ET-1 and ET-2 power nozzles feature manual height adjustment allowing the user to raise or lower the brushroll to the correct height to contour to the level and pile of the carpet.  The 3.5 inch low-profile easily cleans under furniture and beds where unseen dust builds up.  In the event a sock or some bit of clothing gets vacuumed, the ET-1 and ET-2 will shut off immediately thanks to the anti-brushroll jam feature.  Additionally, if the brush does not spin at the optimum RPM, an indicator light comes on and the power nozzle shuts itself down.  If anything becomes clogged, a one-push button ejects the brush for cleaning or replacement.

While vacuuming, the user can monitor airflow power with the LED indicator on the canister.  If the airflow becomes choked or does not meet the requirement, the user simply pushes the increase or decrease button found on the hose handle or changes the height on the power nozzle to rectify the loss of suction.  Throughout cleaning, the canister easily glides across the floors and rotates to convenient locations upon four rubber castors as the 40 ft. power cord provides 52 ft. of radial cleaning capabilities. A common con and fault of canisters is that they bump into furniture, taking chunks of chairs out.  SEBO crafted the D4 with an airbelt bumper to preserve your furniture throughout years of cleaning work.

The SEBO D4 not only cleans your carpet and hardwood over time, but the air around you as well thanks to the hospital-grade filtration system operating through the machine.  The filters remove 99.97% of all pollutants and allergens down to .03 microns (to put things in perspective, the average human hair measures at a diameter of 100 microns).  For pet owners dealing with dirty dander or allergy sufferers who need the cleanest air to save their nasal passages, the SEBO D4 delivers time and again.  A five (5) year warranty covers all non-wear parts of the SEBO D4 canister vacuum.

It's a Sunday afternoon and you're stuck wasting your day off cleaning your home.  As you power on your faithful Eureka and begin your descent into clean-freak madness, you begin to fantasize about what life would be like if you were a celebrity.  No more dusting, no more scrubbing, and certainly no more vacuuming!  Unfortunately, this ideal could not be further from the truth.  Not only do celebrities own vacuums, they actually use the machines themselves.  With award season coming up, let's take a look into which vacuums the stars use to clean up their acts when they're not walking down the red carpet.

The most star-studded brand of vacuum would be the German powerhouse, Miele.  While reigning Queen of Pop Madonna is loyal to the Miele of her 90s glory days, American Idol judge, Jennifer Lopez, goes to the latest and greatest vacuum offered by Miele.  But don't be fooled by the rocks that she's got, JLo cleans her home the same as you and me, even if it is with the S8990 UniQ with a lighted underbody and easy-gliding powerhead.  Much like these two stars, Miele is in a class by itself, showcasing a hybrid of luxury and brute strength that the common man strives to obtain.

When Miley Cyrus isn't twerking or swinging on her wrecking ball, she's cleaning her private jet with the kings of marketing, Dyson.  As seen in her MTV documentary, Miley chooses convenience and ease in her cleaning with the Dyson ball.  Swiveling around the tight spaces of her jet and tour bus, Miley is able to get her neat freak on without holding up her blazing career.

It is essential to the Academy Awards that the famous red carpet be thoroughly cleaned before the big night.  For these powerful cleanings, the people of the Oscars go with Electrolux and their commercial company, Sanitaire.  For the low-pile carpeting inside the theatre, a rugged Sanitaire is used, as seen by Ellen DeGeneres's vacuuming skit at the 2007 Oscars.  Both tough and maneuverable, the Sanitaire is perfect for a commercial cleaning.  The red carpet however, needs a deeper clean.  For this, the cleaning crew goes with the Electrolux UltraActive, a powerful bagless model that will sweep through delicate carpeting without ruining the fabric.

Whether you go with the young and hip Dyson, luxurious Miele, or the deep-cleaning Electrolux, just remember that we all clean our homes one sweep at a time, even our most beloved celebrities and their assistants.  You can purchase affordable versions of each of these brands for your own home and have a slice of Hollywood in your living room.

Today, nearly all vacuums are made overseas.  Many companies sacrifice the machine’s quality to pump out higher quantities to sell in oversized department stores that have a life expectancy of maybe 14 months, just long enough to outlast the warranty.  Riccar does not buy into that scheme.  Riccar crafts each vacuum in the United States and builds their machines to last.

Riccar places quality as their number one priority.  Most companies prefer production to performance.  They outsource the work and building to other countries to save money and cut corners.  The machines made are of lower quality materials, quickly and carelessly assembled, and shipped back to the U.S.  From there, the corporations focus heavily on advertising campaigns aimed to allure the consumer into purchasing these subpar vacuums that work half as well as needed and last less than they should. 

Riccar uses durable materials made in America to ensure longevity and customer satisfaction.  Many models contain metal dirt agitators, sole (bottom) plates, and components throughout the vacuum providing the customer with a vacuum able to withstand the stress of use and tests of time.  Riccar refuses to sully their name and risk their reputation by issuing less-than-premium products.  Vacuums bearing the Riccar name uphold decades of superior models.

Riccar boasts a wide array of models in several vacuum lines, including: canisters, uprights, commercials, and lightweights.  No matter the size of the home or business, the flooring, or job requirements, Riccar has the model ideal for your needs, able to perform for years.  Each vacuum features the highest quality materials meticulously manufactured resulting in an elite machine to clean your home to white glove appearances. 

If you’re tired of purchasing low-end, defect department store vacuums every 14 months only to watch it break as your home never becomes as clean as you want, look towards Riccar.  You don’t need another imported hunk of junk.  Call eVacuumStore.com to learn more about the tough, powerful, long lasting American powerhouses  ready for any job you throw at them.