Overview of wireless vacuum cleaners: basic types and subtleties of choice

We tell about the types of battery wireless vacuum cleaners: classic, manual, vertical, multifunctional, - and functions that modern models possess.

Photo: LG.

More recently, the production of rechargeable vacuum cleaners prevented the perfect design of batteries. After all, when working the device consumes a lot of energy - much more than, say, camcorder or mobile phone. Therefore, manufacturers were forced to be limited to the development of compact and relatively low-power models. And now a significant part (percentage of 30-40) presented on the sale of battery vacuum cleaners belongs to mobile "manual" models. Approximately half - the so-called vertical vacuum cleaners, and rechargeable models with a classic layout (chassis on wheels, a brush on a long flexible hose) just a few options. The problem here is that the compact and light batteries of a large capacity are still quite expensive, therefore the cost of truly powerful and high-performance battery vacuum cleaners remains much higher than that of similar wired models. And if manual battery vacuum cleaners are present in all price categories, then models with classical layout - only in the suite category.

Vertical vacuum cleaner CordZero A9 (LG). In the improved five-speed filtration system of the vacuum cleaner, the HEPA filter is used. Photo: LG.

Types of battery vacuum cleaners

Manual vacuum cleaners

The models are designed for local and fast (10-15 minutes) cleaning. They are usually used as an additional vacuum cleaner, which is desirable to attract to remove crumbs in the kitchen, the prints of the dog's paw after a walk and the like smallest things. The manual vacuum cleaners in the kitchen are especially popular, because there is always some kind of sighing, which is desirable to quickly clean. The collection of bread crumbs, waking up flour and other similar food waste with a conventional vacuum cleaner is undesirable for the reason that they are not recommended to leave for a long time in the dust collector. The design of the garbage collection container in manual vacuum cleaners simplifies their operational cleaning. On sale you can find models worth 2-5 thousand rubles.

Manual vacuum cleaners are characterized by compactness and mobility; With their help, you can remove dust even with highly refined surfaces.

Vertical vacuum cleaners

Vertical vacuum cleaner RHAPSODY (HOOVER). The time of continuous operation of up to 35 minutes, the recharge of the Bathiea is performed in 5 hours. Photo: Hoover

Vertical vacuum cleaners (they are also called "vacuum cleaners"). This is a more powerful technique designed for a full cleaning of one or two rooms or a small apartment. Such vacuum cleaners are two structural types that differ in the location of the vacuum cleaner unit. For standard models, it is located at the bottom, and more modern in design (so-called sticks) - at the top. Because of this, the appearance of the devices is slightly different, as well as functionality. We can be vacuumed in hard-to-reach places, for example, between furniture or upstairs (ceiling plinths, curtains, etc.), the traditional vertical vacuum cleaner to this problem is poorly adapted, the lower location of the vacuum cleaner unit does not allow you to rotate the vacuum cleaner between the cabinets or lift it high above your head.

Vacuum cleaners "2 in 1"

In some cases, the vacuum cleaner block of the vertical vacuum cleaner can be disconnected from the main body and use it as a manual vacuum cleaner. Alternative transformation for sticks - a handle and a brush are removed. This is very convenient, it is not surprising that in most modern models of vertical vacuum cleaners, the 2 in 1 function is usually provided. And vacuum cleaners, and models "2 in 1" can be found on sale in a very wide range of prices, from 2 thousand to 30 thousand rubles.

Classical layout

So far, there are very few such battery models. They are in the assortment of Dewalt, Kärcher, Makita. Among the manufacturers of household appliances for cleaning, such models are only in LG (worth 23-25 thousand rubles).

Battery characteristics of vacuum cleaner

The rechargeable vacuum cleaners are choosing exactly the same parameters as ordinary (convenience, power, dimensions), with the exception of the battery - should pay attention to its type and capacity.

Battery type

Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries (AKB) are now widely spread, and nickel-cadmium nickel can also be found in older models. Lithium-ion Akb has many advantages, among which the main - high energy density (with the same electrical capacity, the lithium-ion battery is obtained easier and more compact) and high charge rate.

Battery capacity

The battery capacity is the maximum charge that the device can be given during the discharge to the smallest voltage. The battery capacity is usually measured in amps-hours (and h). What it is more, the more, with other things being equal, there will be a duration of the vacuum cleaner.

The rechargeable vacuum cleaners are especially good for the rapid local cleaning of objects located outside the house, such as a garden arbor or car interior.

Dyson V8 vacuum cleaner. Due to the design features, it produces 50% less noise (without reducing suction power) compared with the earlier model of the DYSON V6 wireless vacuum cleaner. Photo: Dyson.

Operation and Charging Akb

Manufacturers indicate the approximate operation and charging of the vacuum cleaner, usually the vacuum cleaner is designed for 30-40 minutes, and then it must be put on charging for 3-4 hours. The longer work time, the better. For example, VSS01A14P-R (MIDEA) vacuum cleaner works in continuous mode to 55 minutes; During such time, you can spend a large apartment from three or four rooms. And at the BCH7ath32K (BOSCH) model, a 32-volt lithium-ion battery provides an operation time up to 75 minutes.

Additional features of battery vacuum cleaners

Choosing a vacuum cleaner, we traditionally pay attention to the presence of a set of nozzles. In addition to the standard, modern models of vacuum cleaners are often equipped with turbosets with a rotating roller, which are used for cleaning and cleaning the most problematic contaminants. Such turbosets can be both mechanical (the roller is driven by air flow) and electrical. For battery models, it is desirable that the nozzle is electrical, since the mechanical brush reduces the suction power of the vacuum cleaner, which is not very high in battery appliances.

In the configuration of the Dyson V8 vacuum cleaner, in addition to the electric, there is a soft roller nozzle. The roller covered with a nylon pile collects a large garbage, and soft bristles made of carbon fiber, not giving to accumulate static electricity, remove fine dust. Located inside the roller, the direct drive engine allows you to qualitatively assemble the garbage across the entire width of the nozzle, not leaving blind zones.

Another interesting option is the built-in brush backlight system. Lighting Allows not blindly cleaning in hard-to-reach places: in the corners, under the bed, at the plinth. Since the highlighting uses economical LED lamps, such as, for example, in model 0518 POLARIS PVCS, consumes the energy of this system a bit.

Bosch Athlet BCH7ath32K vacuum cleaner is equipped with a strap, you can hang it behind your back. Photo: Bosch.

Functions of the container of the vacuum cleaner

How to make the cleaning of the container as hygienic? For example, the DYSON V7 and DYSON V8 wireless vacuum cleaners are equipped with a new garbage extraction mechanism. When cleaning the container, the silicone ring, like a plunger, scraps from the shell of the dust collector container remnants of garbage and dust. This allows one movement to hygienicly to extract the stuck garbage without touching it. And in the Rhapsody model (Hoover) used HSPIN-CORE technology: the filtration system is equipped with a special motor, which generates an additional air flow inside the dust container, and the garbage begins to effectively settle on the bottom, excluding the winding of long fibers to the filter. In addition, the same technology makes it easier to empty the container, without entering into contact with dust.

Contactless garbage extraction mechanism, which is used in DYSON V7 and DYSON V8 wireless vacuum cleaners. In addition, in the wireless vacuum cleaners, DYSON V8 and V7 increased the volume of the container by 35%. Photo: Dyson.

Smart vacuum cleaners

Wireless vertical vacuum cleaners. PowerStick Pro (Samsung) model with removable battery 32.4 V. Photo: Samsung

Robots-vacuum cleaners (they deserve a separate article) are distinguished by the presence of a powerful embedded computer, but also the usual battery vacuum cleaners are equipped with mini-processors. So, the Cordzero T9 (LG) vacuum cleaner is equipped with an improved Robosense 2.0 technology, thanks to which it automatically follows the user without having to push the vacuum cleaner or tighten. And his intelligent collision prevention system recognizes obstacles using the front sensor and helps to avoid them. Thus, a neat vacuum cleaner will serve longer, and the furniture and door jambs will not be applied damage.

Rechargeable Vacuum Cleaner Filtering System

In the battery vacuum cleaners, a cyclone filtering system is used, supplemented by a mechanical air purification filter. It is desirable that the mechanical filter belongs to the class of non-filters, which effectively delay the smallest particles of dust. Some manufacturers do not install a non-filter into their products, making it more accessible in price, but the quality of air purification is low. For domestic use, it is enough that the filter is not lower than the nera 12. In the more advanced models of vacuum cleaners (both rechargeable and ordinary), you can find the filter of the Nehra 13, and the Nehra 14 is today, as they say, the limit of dreams. Such a filter is available, for example, in the CordZero T9 rechargeable vacuum cleaner (LG).

Model CORDZERO A9 (LG) is completed with two removable lithium-ion dual PowerPack batteries. Photo: LG.

Model Rhapsody (Hoover) is completed with a lithium-ion battery 22 V. Photo: Hoover

Replaceable brush nozzles. Power Drive Nozzle Nozzles (LG). Photo: LG.

Nozzle with soft roller for cleaning shallow dust and large garbage (DYSON). Photo: Dyson.

Container vacuum cleaner Cordzero T9 (LG), equipped with a lithium-ion battery POWERPACK 72 V. Photo: LG

Rechargeable vacuum cleaners with classical layout. Powerful Vacuum Cleaner T 9/1 BP (Kärcher), Battery 36 in a capacity of 7.5 a • h. Photo: Kärcher

Wireless vertical vacuum cleaners. Model Bosch Athlet BCH7ath32K, time of continuous operation up to 60 min. The ability to vertical parking allows you to store and charge the vacuum cleaner anywhere. Photo: Midea.

Model Midea VSS01B160P, dispersion time up to 30 minutes. The volume of the garbage container is 0.35 liters. Equipped with a LED charging indicator and folding handle for compact storage. Photo: Midea.