There are three main options available when making the decision to purchase a new vacuum cleaner.
- A Stick Vacuum, handheld, operated by a rechargeable battery system
- A conventional pull-around vacuum cleaner, operated with a power cord from the mains power
- A Central Vacuum System, without a power cord, with a long hose, operated from the mains power
A Stick Vacuum Cleaner.
- Battery life with a spinning head, on full/boost power, about 6-15 minutes
- Battery life, low power, 30 to 60 minutes
- The battery takes 3-4.5 hours to re-charge
- Handheld, 2 to 3 kgs, can be heavy for older people
- No Power cords to worry about
- Good for quick clean-ups
- Large houses may need cleaning in stages
- Small dirt container, 400-500 mls, you empty after each session
- Good for surface sweeping
- NZ 2 year Warranties
Conventional pull-around Vacuum Cleaners
- Operated from mains power with long power cord
- Use as long as required, no batteries
- Use spinning head for as long as required
- Care must be taken not to knock corners and furniture
- Can be heavy for older people
- Less safe and more difficult to clean stairs
- An extra cost for those that require Bags
- In NZ, usually 1-2 year Warranty
Beam Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems
- Clean full power with spinning head if required, for as long as required
- Vacuum only with Wand, followed by a light-weight hose (total about 3kgs)
- Very powerful, good for deep cleaning carpet, cover large areas quickly
- Noise and power unit in garage, an option of Hepa filters
- Up to 10-year Warranties, a chattel which adds value to and is built into your home