Vacuum cleaner device

What is cleaning - the housewives know very well. For many, this is a monotonous routine work that you want to mechanize at all costs. Therefore, a vacuum cleaner is one of the best helpers of any woman in the house. But did it ever occur to everyone how this tireless worker worked? Looking at a modern compact device, it is difficult to believe that the first vacuum cleaners in size could compare with a passenger car. The structure was placed outdoors and howled in the process so that these sounds could be compared with a hurricane approaching the city.

Everything is much better today. The vacuum cleaner has a compact size, works much quieter. At the same time, the quality of cleaning has improved significantly, and the working life has become longer. In addition, several varieties of units with different operating principles are available on the market. We will try to figure out what the vacuum cleaner device looks like, how the units work, the purpose of which is one - dust cleaning.

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Classification

Depending on the functionality, the following types of vacuum cleaners are distinguished:

• Equipped with dust bags or containers.
• With aquafilter.
• Vertical.
• Separator
• Embedded.

Vacuum cleaners with containers or bags

This is the simplest vacuum cleaner known to every person since childhood. Consider the device of the vacuum cleaner, how this design works, and what are its quality characteristics.

What is necessary for the device to function stably?

• The basis of a vacuum cleaner with a dust bag is a hose and a set of nozzles. It is with their help that air saturated with dust and debris enters the device.
• Garbage settles in a dust collector. This can be a textile or paper bag, as well as a plastic container.

Important! It is hard to say which dust collector is better. It all depends on the individual preferences of the owner.

• Only part of the debris and dust is deposited in the dust collector. Which part depends on the material from which it is made. The rest of the air travels through the inner labyrinths of the vacuum cleaner.
• The main danger is that dusty air is approaching the engine of the unit. To protect the motor from dust, vacuum cleaners are equipped with a coarse filter (it is also called a motor filter).

Important! Its purpose is to protect the device’s engine from sand, debris and other contaminants that can cause damage to the unit.

• Having passed through the motor filter, the air is directed to the exit. It is obvious that measures to prevent the release of polluted air into the room will not be superfluous.

Important! Filtering devices such as HEPA come to the rescue, capable of trapping the smallest particles of dust, which pose a significant health hazard.

How does a vacuum cleaner with an aquafilter work?

The device of this type of vacuum cleaner is also not very original. In fact, the aquafilter is the same dust collector, but filled with water.

What is the operating principle of this device?

• As in the case with the traditional model of a vacuum cleaner, the unit with an aquafilter is equipped with a hose and nozzles. At the same time, the diameter of the hose must be sufficient to let in contaminated air and not become clogged. Also important are requirements such as a sufficient length and strength of the hose so as not to turn cleaning into a painful process.

Important! If the hose is short, it will not be possible to vacuum the ceilings or furniture. If it is made of brittle material, cracks quickly form in it, which will lead to a decrease in the suction capacity of the device.

• After suction, the garbage is sent to a dust collector, which in this case is a container filled with water. But here begin the advantages over the “dry” dust bag. Dust particles, sand, etc. are drowning in water. The advantage is that you do not have to breathe dust suspended in the air.
• A motor filter is also present, since only part of the debris settles in the water tank. In this case, it is necessary to take care of protecting the engine not only from dust, but also from water. Naturally, the cost of this design will be higher.
• HEPA filters that prevent dusty air from escaping back into the room.

Important! In addition to the undoubted advantage, they have a disadvantage. The moistened dirt that the filter accumulates is a fertile medium for the propagation of pathogens.

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Vertical vacuum cleaners

Recently, these devices are becoming more popular. Its convenience is that it is not even necessary to connect to the mains. Battery-powered models or equipped with a combined power system are available on the market.

What are the features of this type of vacuum cleaner?

• The hose of a vertical type vacuum cleaner is missing. If the hose comes complete with a vacuum cleaner, then it may be needed only from time to time. The role of the dust absorber is played by a special brush located at the base of the device.
• From the brush, air is directed to a bag located on the handle of the vacuum cleaner. The material of manufacture may be different.
• The principal difference between a vertical type vacuum cleaner and previous models is that the motor does not create a powerful suction force, but rotates the shaft on which the brush is mounted, as if sweeping dust and litter into the inside of the dust collector.

Important! Such devices are equipped with a suction module, but it plays an auxiliary role.

• In vertical devices, the motor is no less vulnerable to dust, so the principle of motor protection is the same as in the options already described.

Important! To protect against the emission of dust into the room air, the same HEPA filters exist, with their advantages and disadvantages.

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What is a separator type vacuum cleaner?

The principle of operation of this filterless unit is somewhat different, so let's try to figure it out:

• The vacuum cleaner, like traditional models, is equipped with a hose and a filter system. The hose should be long, made of durable material.

Important! The structural features of the hose help to increase the suction force.

• The dust collector in this model is presented in the form of a flask filled with water. A turbine (separator) located inside the bulb creates a powerful vortex, spinning the dust.

Important! It is imperative that the vortex be powerful enough, otherwise the quality of the cleaning will suffer greatly and all the advantages of filterless cleaning will come to naught.

• From the flask with water, air is directed to the motor, and then thrown out.

Important! Unfortunately, it is not possible to get rid of the motor filter in all models. Dust moistened with water serves as a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses. However, there is a positive experience from German experts who equipped their units with capsules made of stainless steel. Now the motor is perfectly protected from dust and moisture, and the filter is completely unnecessary.

Important! Devices with the function of steaming are very popular now.On our site of useful tips, we have prepared separate reviews on this topic:

• Steam mop.
• Vacuum cleaner with steam cleaner.

Built-in vacuum cleaners

The built-in vacuum cleaner is hardly an innovation. At the same time, they are not obsolete. This is a great invention that makes homework a lot easier.

Consider the features of the vacuum cleaner device:

• The basis of the design is hoses with a set of nozzles, which are still indispensable. Hoses are connected to pneumatic outlets located in wall openings.
• Through the duct system, dust is directed to a centrally located dust collector or sewer (depending on the model).
• The unit itself is equipped with an engine and filters, but this is not so fundamental. The filter located in the utility room cannot harm the health of the owners of the house.

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General requirements for vacuum cleaners

Knowing how different types of vacuum cleaners are arranged, we outline the general requirements for the stable operation of vacuum cleaners:

1. Dimensions, shape, materials for the manufacture of hoses and nozzles. If the diameter of the hose is insufficient, and the nozzles are not very comfortable, then you risk turning the cleaning of the house into torture.

Important! The optimum diameter of the hose is approximately 50 mm, with a length of at least 2.5 m. Be sure to make sure that the material of the hose is not brittle.

Do not forget to pay attention to the power of the device. Our article will help you choose the best option. “Vacuum cleaner - suction power: which is better?”.

2. It is advisable to use reusable dust collectors to avoid excessive consumable costs.
3. A vacuum cleaner without a filter provides better safety for people, without compromising the quality of cleaning.

Important! When purchasing a cheap model of a vacuum cleaner, think about what costs threaten you in the future. The best type of savings is “savings for future use”, with a few steps ahead.

Important! Maintain cleanliness in the house using vacuum cleaners with a cyclone filter. Read more about this device in a separate post. “The best vacuum cleaners with a cyclone filter”.

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The most common breakdowns of vacuum cleaners

Components that fail first of all are as follows:

• Bearings.
• Brushes.
• Motor windings.
• Circuit breakers.
• Power wires.

Important! Separate models of vacuum cleaners are equipped with two engines. The second is located directly on the brush and puts its villi in motion. Avoiding overheating of this engine is quite simple: do not press too hard on the brush.

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Features of repairing a washing vacuum cleaner are that the unit, in addition to standard accessories, is also equipped with a pump that supplies water to the hose. The built-in self-diagnosis system helps to identify the cause of the malfunction.

Basic knowledge of the device of the vacuum cleaner will allow you to make an informed choice and purchase the unit that suits you best.