When choosing a vacuum cleaner, one of the most important characteristics is its power. After all, it is the power of the vacuum cleaner that determines how fast this unit will be in its duties. And, of course, choosing a vacuum cleaner, this parameter should not be bypassed in any case.
In general, the power of a vacuum cleaner is described in two terms, which are absolutely not identical and describe its completely different characteristics.
Power consumption of the vacuum cleaner.
This term indicates how much electricity an electric cleaner consumes per unit of time. Of course, this figure is many times higher than the suction power, so manufacturers always indicate it. How to read it correctly? The fact is that with its help you can easily calculate how much it will cost you to clean the room. So, the higher the number, the “rounder” the amount of money that you will spend on cleaning constantly.
Suction power of a vacuum cleaner.
This indicator is even more important than the first. Since he clearly reports on how much air will be drawn in. And the higher this indicator, the cleaner your apartment will be. Of course, it should be borne in mind that this indicator will always be lower than the indicator of power consumption.
As a rule, for household vacuum cleaners, the suction power does not exceed 480 watts, and the consumed power is 1800 watts (for example, Samsung vacuum cleaner).
It is always necessary to focus only on your needs.
For example, if the area of the room is not very large and does not differ in pollution, then a suction power of 250 or 330 watts will be quite enough. For vacuum cleaners with a capacity of up to 440 watts, cleaning will be more effective, and they should be chosen by asthmatics and allergy sufferers. Moreover, such power can subsequently ruin any floor covering made of fabric.
Some manufacturers in the technical specification may indicate two parameters of the unit's suction power: medium and maximum efficiency (for example, a Hoover vacuum cleaner).
Of course, at the time of purchase it is best to pay attention to the first digit, since it is unlikely that the apartment will be constantly cleaned at the full capacity of the vacuum cleaner: its minus is that it cannot accompany the entire cleaning.
If the figure seems very large to you, unfortunately, you will not have any advantages for the simple reason that the maximum effective power is above the average by a third or even slightly less.
It is very convenient if the figure turns out to be slightly larger than what you need, especially since it is adjustable, depending on the circumstances. And the power of the vacuum cleaner is regulated as follows:
- mechanically, when you adjust it with the wheel on the body or handle of the device;
- automatically, using the control panel on the handle.
Of course, the price of a vacuum cleaner with the second type of adjustment is many times higher than with the first, and this, in principle, is understandable.
Summing up the above, we can conclude: the power of the vacuum cleaner in most cases plays a dominant role in the selection of a household unit. After all, only on the basis of the figure, it is possible to determine exactly how this or that type of household appliance will cope with its immediate responsibilities.