Electrolux v. Hoover canister
Since I've spent the past 24 hours (or more) researching vacuums -- and bought two to try out at home, side by side -- I thought I should share my findings with the rest of you.
First off, my 23-year-old Hoover canister finally died on me a few weeks ago. I'd had the thing at the shop maybe once for some work, but other than that, it still worked like a charm til the very end. It had a self-propelling power head that roared like a elephant and scared small children and pets, but it but really sucked the dirt in its heyday. It was sort of scary on hardwood, but I made do. After all, it was practically a member of the family -- the same age as my oldest son.
So when it died, I knew it would be a hard act to follow. I knew I wanted a canister. To tell you the truth, what I like most are the long wands that I use to clean everything from ceiling fans to air vents to baseboards. The little attachment hoses on the uprights just didn't seem like they'd do the trick. I...
Finally a long enough hose!
I picked this up at Costco for considerably less than I see it advertised elsewhere. I have many unhappy vacuum experiences and thought was just fated to hate the product or spend big bucks. This one is just the ticket for me, on a budget but living in a kingdom of cobwebs and pet hair. I have vaulted ceilings with beams, and this is the first time I have not had to stand on a chair or lift the vacuum canister onto a counter to reach every nook and cranny. Long hose, long cord, very portable, and wow, it REALLY does adjust when you go from bare floor to carpet so that you don't get sucked down onto the carpet. The suction adjuster is easy to use, but I didn't even need it. Love the bare floor setting, which has little stiff brushes that loosen debris that might be a little stuck to the floor. I also have cabinets off the floor with space underneath, and this is the first time i have been able to easily reach all the way under cabinets and furniture with out having to assemble some...
Great choice for homes with minimal carpet
The 4101A appears to be the new version of the (also high-rated) UltraSilencer EL6984A. I've seen mention of that on several other sites, even though the Electrolux web site lists both models as being current. So, you should have a look at the reviews for that model as much of the commentary should apply to this one.
It works great; tons of suction and minimal noise (it is far quieter than my upright, which was already a quiet model). The hose is 9' long, which in my opinion is a perfect length. Six feet is more common, but with the extra 3' you don't have to pull the canister around quite as much and can more easily access the tops of cabinets, etc with the hose attachments.
The telescoping wand and floor nozzle are fairly agile & once you get the hang of how the joints bend it is easy to clean underneath tables, chairs, couches, etc. You need minimal clearance (only about 2.5-3") to get under something - I found no furniture in my home that I couldn't get...
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