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November 17, 2017 by Sarah

Uprights vs. Canisters – Which One Should You Buy?

This will be a rather short post, but I want to cover a pretty important topic – deciding what type of vacuum to buy! You’ll notice when you walk into our store that our vacuums are divided by uprights and canisters, rather than brands. This is because these two types of vacuums are used for different applications.


Upright Vacuums

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Upright vacuums are vacuums that you push in front of you. These are more common than canister machines, and you’ll see this style at most commercial businesses.

 

Pros

  • Can be the most simple machines
  • Typically less expensive
  • Bagged or bagless models
  • Less components to keep track of
  • Come in lightweight, compact models

Cons

  • Have to push weight of entire machine in front of you
  • Usually only a few attachment options
  • More prone to clogging
  • Most are not meant for bare floors
  • Most require user to wrap cord up

Canister Vacuums

Canisters

Canister vacuums are frequently confused with bagless vacuums. Canister vacuums are machines that you pull behind you – the  floor tool and handle are the only parts you push in front of you.

 

Pros

  • Most effective vacuum for bare floors
  • Easy to replace individual parts
  • Dozens of attachment options
  • Less tiring (less weight to constantly push)
  • Come in lightweight, compact models

Cons

  • More expensive than uprights
  • Some find dragging the canister to be awkward
  • Only a few bagless options
  • Bags sometimes more expensive
  • Larger machines can be difficult to store in small spaces

Final Considerations

Ultimately, what you decide to use comes down to personal preference. There are exceptions to most “pros” and “cons” when it comes to vacuum cleaners. This is why we keep all our machines out on display – so you can get a feel for what each machine sounds and feels like.

 

Due to the holiday, there will be no post next Friday, November 24th. We will also have special holiday hours, which are as follows:

Wednesday, November 22nd: 9AM to 3PM

Thursday, November 23rd (Thanksgiving): CLOSED

Friday, November 24th: 9AM to 3PM

We will return to regular store hours on Saturday.

 

Sarah

 

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