Vacuum cleaners

Vacuum cleaners

Industry: Household appliances

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Household appliances; Vacuum cleaners

A type of electric system found in many newer canister vacuum cleaners in which external cords on the hoses and wands are eliminated. Instead, the electrical system is actually integrated into the ...

Decibels

Household appliances; Vacuum cleaners

Expressed as "dB," this is the unit used to measure the intensity of a sound and is commonly used by vacuum manufacturers to determine how loud a unit will operate.

Cyclonic action

Household appliances; Vacuum cleaners

A method of vacuum filtration that separates particles from the airflow by making the air stream spin. This subjects the air stream to centrifugal force which throws dirt and debris out of the air.

Attachments

Household appliances; Vacuum cleaners

Tools that can be used with a vacuum cleaner; standard attachments usually consist of crevice tools, dusting brushes, or upholstery tools.

Amperage

Household appliances; Vacuum cleaners

Measures the flow of electric current. In vacuums, the term "Amps" describes the amount of electrical current a vacuum uses while operating. It is generally believed that the more amps a motor draws, ...

Air pressure

Household appliances; Vacuum cleaners

The pressure of atmospheric or compressed air. In terms of vacuums, a unit's suction motor reduces the air pressure in order to create airflow.

Airflow

Household appliances; Vacuum cleaners

Measures the amount of air that moves though a vacuum cleaner and is usually expressed in CFMs or Cubic Feet per Minute. This is one of the most important criteria for determining a vacuum cleaner's ...