McHardy Vacuum

There are many factors in deciding which type of vacuum cleaner is best suited for your needs. Contrary to belief, upright vacuums are not more powerful than canisters and canister vacuums are not more powerful than uprights. They are simply different styles of vacuum cleaners. Central vacuums are generally more powerful than the majority of household vacuums with only a few exceptions. So the question is which one is best for me? The best way to determine that is to try it at one of our locations before you buy it. But in case you can't make it in, we've set up a vacuum comparison and vacuum ratings system to help guide your decision. This will give you a better sense of what you can expect from your new vacuum cleaner. Also consider which style will perform best in your environment with respect to carpet, bare floor, pets, allergies, weight, etc. You even need to consider if you prefer to change a bag or empty a bagless vacuum. The following breakdown gives you a rough vacuum capability guideline.

 

Which vacuum cleaner is right for you?

 

The industries most popular choice for cleaning carpets, many of which now come with a variety of tools and accessories

Recommended for:

Single floor dwelling with mostly wall to wall carpet

Pros: convenient to use on all types of carpet, easy to store,easy to maneuver in open areas.

 

Cons: heavy to lift, work poorly on bare flooring, accessories have limited use, difficult to use in hard to reach areas (under beds and desks, on stairs, around tables and chairs), tools can be difficult to operate and store

 

The most versatile portable vacuum can be equipped with a variety of tools for carpet (with power nozzle), bare floor, and above floor cleaning.

Recommended for:

Multi floor dwelling

Mixture of carpet and bare floor

All types of carpeting and rugs

Pros: easy to use on all types of carpets and bare floor, lightweight in hand, easy to clean hard to reach areas (under beds and desks, on stairs, around tables and chairs), long hose& better performingtools

 

Cons: two pieces instead of one (canister and power nozzle), harder to store

 

 

The industries most powerful vacuums, providing the best relief for most major allergy symptoms.

 

Recommended for:

Multi floor dwelling

Mixture of carpet and bare floor

All types of carpeting and rugs

 

Pros: lots of suction (if unit is properly matched to house), long life, vent exhaust outside, large tool selection, easy to operate on all types of carpet and bare floor, vac pan option, easy to clean hard to reach areas (under beds and desks, on stairs, around tables and chairs), adds to resale value of home

 

Cons: pulling a 30 foot hose, noise on non muffled units

 

Stick Vacuum (lightweight upright)

A quick and easy way for picking up small messes without having to pull out the full size vacuum.

 

Recommended for:

A secondary vacuum that is easy to use for a quick clean in-between regular vacuuming

 

Pros: easy to use for quick clean-ups, lightweight, low cost

 

Cons: high dust emissions, very short life expectancy when used as main vacuum, limited parts availability, messy dirt cups, small dirt receptacle