CR also tested LG’s first up rights, the 300, 400, & 200, 300. They feature what LG calls a Compressor essentially a rotating blade designed to press dust & dirt in to less space & make emptying the bin less messy, a challenge with bag less vacuums. It worked on lint, hair, & other compressible debris. But the 300 was only so-so at delivering the tool airflow needed for cleaning couches. & those uprights were beaten by others that cost less.
Before you buy, CR offers the following tips for selecting a vacuum that truly meets your needs:
Upright or canister? Uprights tested better for overall carpet cleaning, but canisters offer simpler pushing & maneuverability, on stairs. Start by deciding which would better suit your home’s needs.
Check the features. Look for edge-cleaning tools, along with suction control to protect drapes & a brush on/off switch to safeguard bare floors & prevent scattered dust & debris. For canisters, look for motor-driven heads, which tidy carpets more powerfully than air-driven versions. & don’t select a vacuum just for its HEPA filter claims; some models with regular Industrial Filters kept in dust just as well.
Don’t assume green means cleaner. The 300 Electrolux Ultra Silencer Green canister makes use of partially recycled plastic for its housing, but the lack of a powered head meant middling carpet cleaning. Eureka’s Environvac 3041 upright, 70, makes use of one-third less amperage than usual. But that amounts to roughly 3 in annual energy savings in case you vacuum an hour per week, with middling carpet cleaning.
Try before purchasing. Even if you’re purchasing online, visit a store first to try out an upright or canister. Push, pull, turn, & lift to see the way it feels.
Before you buy, CR offers the following tips for selecting a vacuum that truly meets your needs:
Upright or canister? Uprights tested better for overall carpet cleaning, but canisters offer simpler pushing & maneuverability, on stairs. Start by deciding which would better suit your home’s needs.
Check the features. Look for edge-cleaning tools, along with suction control to protect drapes & a brush on/off switch to safeguard bare floors & prevent scattered dust & debris. For canisters, look for motor-driven heads, which tidy carpets more powerfully than air-driven versions. & don’t select a vacuum just for its HEPA filter claims; some models with regular Industrial Filters kept in dust just as well.
Don’t assume green means cleaner. The 300 Electrolux Ultra Silencer Green canister makes use of partially recycled plastic for its housing, but the lack of a powered head meant middling carpet cleaning. Eureka’s Environvac 3041 upright, 70, makes use of one-third less amperage than usual. But that amounts to roughly 3 in annual energy savings in case you vacuum an hour per week, with middling carpet cleaning.
Try before purchasing. Even if you’re purchasing online, visit a store first to try out an upright or canister. Push, pull, turn, & lift to see the way it feels.
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