Best vacuum cleaners of 2016 Regardless of the vacuum style you seek, this list has something for you. Best vacuum cleaners of 2016 Best non-smart robot vac iRobot's $700 Roomba 880 is an excellent machine. While its navigation pattern may seem random, there's some advanced functionality happening behind the scenes. It even comes with Virtual Wall Barriers that act as "invisible fences" for your Roomba. Electrolux Precision Brushroll Clean Not only did the $300 Electrolux Precision Brushroll Clean ace its performance tests, it's also one sturdy upright vacuum. While it doesn't have the maneuverability of some uprights, it offers a solid, traditional upright vacuum feel. Oreck Touch Bagless Vacuum While the $400 Oreck Touch Bagless upright vacuum is on the pricy side, it outperformed the significantly more expensive Dyson DC41 in our tests. It's truly a classic vac with modern-day appeal. Neato XV Signature Pro Best affordable robot vacuum

Neato's $450 XV Signature Pro may cost less than the Roomba 880, but it performed about the same. For a straightforward bot with excellent performance, this Neato is worth a look.Homes For Sale Summersville Wv Hoover Platinum Collection Linx Cordless Stick VacuumSylvania Light Bulb Finder Top performing stick vacuumTyres In Crawley Spindle Way The understated $180 Hoover Linx stick vacuum may not look exceptional, but it performed even better than the Dyson DC59 during our testing. Pet hair, fruity Cheerios, and sand and sawdust were no match for this surprising debris-collecting machine. Shark Rotator Pro Lift-Away The $200 Shark Rotator Pro Lift-Away isn't your typical upright. It can transition seamlessly from upright to canister vac.

It also comes with a wand and multiple brush attachments so you won't ever lack the appropriate accessory for the job at hand. While the $230 Electrolux Ergorapido Power didn't lead in performance, it offers something special: amazing maneuverability. Accordion-style tubing helps this vacuum get around obstacles with ease. Wertheim is a brand of domestic vacuum cleaners and floor care products. The Wertheim brand name is owned by Godfreys and sold in Australia and New Zealand exclusively through Godfreys. The first Wertheim Vacuum released by Godfreys in the Australian market in 1988 was the TB1200. The TB1200 had an optional extra of a Powerbrush (PB1). The vacuum was fitted with a suction sensor that increased the suction as the restriction of airflow increased.[] After the initial success of this model, other models soon followed including the CT1000 and the RT1000. These were smaller machines designed to be lighter than the TB1200. The 1300i was released in the early 1990s, this model had a suction control feature on the handle.

The first generation of machines including the TB1200, CT1000 and RT1000 were manufactured by the Singer company in Italy. Later models such as the 3830, 4030, 5030, 6030, 6035 and W7000 were produced in conjunction with Electrolux first in their Swedish factory, then in their Hungarian factory. The current generation models are now all made in China, with the last of the European models being the W7000. Since the introduction of the Sauber line, the Wertheim brand has no need to focus on the 'European Made' buyer. While Godfreys' marketing emphasises the machines being of European origin, some machines[4] and most models accessories such as the suction heads and tools[5] have been found by consumers to be manufactured in China. The current range of Wertheim Products are made in China, with one of the units; The W4000 - is a TTI-made model, being the same as the Hoover Platinum Windtunnel Bagged unit for sale in the US market. In addition even after bringing problems with the products to the attention of Godfreys, many consumers concerns are not addressed.

[7] [9] and often the customer is blamed for the defects in the product [10][11] Also, because Wertheim is the house brand of Godfreys in the event of problems and a consumer being unable to receive satisfaction from Godfreys there is no "Wertheim" company to contact. In early 2010, Wertheim's bagged vacuums received approval from the National Asthma Council Australia's Sensitive Choice program. - W4000 A bagged model with Power Brush - W2000 A basic bagged model with Turbo Brush - W3000 A bag less model with Power Brush - W2500 A basic bag less unit with Turbo Brush TB1200 / TGT1200 / TRB1200 / TRF1100 / CT1000 / RTN1000 / RT1000 / 1300i / 3830 / 3180 / 3280 / 1000A / 140 / 4601 / 4806 / 4808 / W4030 / W3030T / W5030 / W5035 / W6030 / XL180 / ET1400 / ET1600 / ET1700 / ET2000P / Rondo / SEM1200 / WDS1600 / W4430 / X3000 / X5000 / W6035 / W7000 / ET2000 / W4412 In 2010, Wertheim UK launched a range of new machines to the UK market place - [1], They are no longer sold in the UK with the website taking you to a landing page advising where to get service.

Our buying guide will explain which type of vacuum would suit you most, how much you can expect to pay for one, and which features are worth looking out for. Editors' Note, February 12, 2015: Dyson renamed the DC59 Animal and changed the price. It's now called the Dyson v6, and sits at the low end of the rebranded v6 line of stick vacs. The price dropped from $500 to $300, increasing the value significantly while only losing a couple of included attachments. We've updated the review accordingly.A newcomer to reasonably priced machines, Dyson makes its old Animal look pretty good now that it doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Formerly called the Dyson DC59 Animal, the newly dubbed Dyson v6 got a fresh coat of paint and lost a couple of attachments in the changeover, but also dropped in price from $500 to $300. That's a great trade, and since you no longer have to pay twice as much as any other stick vacuum to get it, the solid performance of the Dyson v6 shines even brighter than before.That said, it's still not a clear cut winner in the category.

The $180 Hoover Linx outdoes it with pet hair and Cheerios, and those are the most important benchmarks for the typical spot cleaning tasks assigned to a stick vac. However, the Dyson v6 wasn't far behind on either, and it far outclasses the Linx when it comes to deep cleaning. It falls short of being an upright replacement, but comes closer than the Linx. For that reason, especially at its $300 price point, it's well worth your consideration. Design and FeaturesThe Dyson v6 is an ultra-lightweight, cordless, cyclonic vacuum. The in-hand component, which includes the motor, cyclones, and dustbin, weighs only 4.6 pounds by itself. Granted, you have to add weight for each attachment you might use, but even with the extension wand and floor cleaning nozzle, I still found it to be incredibly light and portable. These attachments lock into place with ease and you can switch between them with the touch of a button.The number of attachments you get with the v6 has dropped quite a bit since it was called the DC59 Animal.

To go along with the price cut, you'll now only get a combi tool and a docking station to hang your vac on the wall while it charges. The rest of the v6 line offers more attachments, topping off with the $600 Dyson v6 Absolute, which includes a crevice tool, a combi tool, a mini motorized tool, and a dusting brush.The floor cleaning nozzle is 10 inches wide and 3 inches tall. Its lower profile means that the v6 can sweep further under lower furniture than models like the Gtech AirRam . It doesn't clean along a very wide path compared to a standard upright, but it's similar to other lightweight models on the market, like the Electrolux Ergorapido Power , which boasts a 10.25-inch wide cleaning base. The appearance of the v6 was revolutionary when it first came out, because you hold all of the mechanics and the bin in your hand, rather than in the body of the vacuum. I found that design gave the v6 strong ergonomics. The $180 Shark Rocket has a similar design, though it also has a cord. The Dyson dust bin's capacity is relatively small, though not much smaller than similar models.

A button across from the trigger releases the bin's latch. I know we've complained about emptying Dyson dustbins in other reviews, but I found the bin on the v6 incredibly user-friendly. In addition, the release mechanism didn't inspire any durability concerns like its larger companions.In order to preserve battery life and reduce wasted energy, Dyson uses a trigger in lieu of an on/off switch. With a trigger, you only use the vacuum when you're approaching debris, rather than it running continuously while you move furniture or go to a different location, thereby preserving battery life. I found the trigger to be very responsive, sometimes too responsive in that I accidentally depressed it a few times while carrying the Dyson from place to place. The battery life isn't bad, but the Gtech AirRam, Electrolux UltraPower Studio and Electrolux Ergorapido Power vacuumed longer without needing a charge.The blue indicator light on the base of the v6 will flash when the battery is low. Unfortunately, due to its size and placement, I never noticed it while vacuuming and the vacuum died on me a few times as a result.

I wish there was a more obvious indicator like the four-stage light bar on the AirRam, which always visually presented when the battery was running low in a clear, easily-observed manner. Still, if you're using your v6 as a light cleaning or touch-up vacuum and store it on the charging dock, you shouldn't have to worry about running out of battery in the middle of a run. While I love the convenience afforded by this cordless design, what's most impressive about the v6 is that it boasts better performance than some of the full-size upright vacuums we tested. This is likely attributable to the digital motor and nickel manganese cobalt Lithium-ion battery. The motor spins up to 110,000 times a minute, which Dyson says translates to 28 air watts (an airflow measurement for vacuums) when used in standard mode, or 100 air watts in boosted mode.Generally speaking, the higher the wattage, the greater the suction. The v6's standard mode air watts are the same as the previous model, the DC44 Animal.

The DC59's boosted mode is, however, a significant improvement upon the DC44's boosted 65 air watts. For comparison, the Dyson Ball Compact Animal claims 128 air watts.Granted, this is significantly more than the v6 can boast in its standard mode but the Ball Compact Animal is meant to be the primary vacuuming appliance in the home, suitable for both deep and spot cleaning alike. The v6, on the other hand, is not meant to be the vacuum used to deep-clean carpet. As such, these numbers aren't troubling. Rather, it's impressive that the v6 can produce 100 air watts when necessary, albeit for a shorter period of time. UsabilityIn my testing of the v6, I found it to be incredibly manoeuvrable. This is due in part to its light weight, but also because of a pivoting ball on the cleaner head reminiscent of the full-size Dyson ball technology. As the bulk of the weight rests in your hand, the v6 is easy to push forward when using the extension wand but you'll have no trouble using it with attachments either.

While the distribution of the appliance's weight has something to do with this, the triggered power certainly doesn't hurt. Its responsiveness makes you feel completely in control, enabling you to vacuum where you need to without draining the battery more than necessary.I also appreciate that the attachments snap into place and unlock with the press of a button. The same is true of the bin, which empties without any hiccups. In addition, I also found it incredibly intuitive to load the v6 onto the charging/wall dock. In terms of useful design, I think Dyson hit it out of the park with this model. I wasn't a fan of the design of the full-size Dysons, but it's clear that a lot of thought went into making the v6 easy to use without sacrificing any of the sleek, modern appeal that has become the company's hallmark. PerformanceAs with all appliances we review, we put the v6 through a series of rigorous tests to assess both performance and usability. Our tests are intended to mimic the characteristics of common household debris, including Fruity Cheerios, a sand and sawdust blend to simulate fine particulate debris, pet hair, and human hair, which we took from a set of hair extensions.