Back to product page Add to cart & select toolsVax Upright Vacuum Cleaner U88-P3-BEquipped with 2000 watts of suction power, the Vax Power 3 U88-P3-B bagless upright vacuum cleaner delivers quick and efficient dust and dirt pick-up. The Vax upright vacuum cleaner is easy to manoeuvre and lightweight, saving you both time and effort.Ideal for allergy sufferers, the U88-P3-B's HEPA filtration system helps remove dust particles, pollen and other allergens from your home. VaxU88-P3-P Upright Vacuum CleanerType Of Clean:Dry. Suction Hose Length (m):2.5. Edge Cleaning:Y. Cable Length (m):10. Hepa Filter:N. Levels Of Filtration:0. Vax U88-P3-P Power 3 Pet Bagless Upright Vacuum CleanerThe Vax U88-P3-P Power 3 Pet Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner has powerful suction - 280 air watts - and is very easy to clean and maintain. It's got an antibacterial HEPA filter to remove bacteria allergens and pet-related odours and has a turbo tool to remove pet hair from stairs upholstery and car seats.

It's got 10m of cable so doesn't need to be unplugged as you work your way...It's got 10m of cable so doesn't need to be unplugged as you work your way...We understand that it’s disheartening when your vacuum cleaner doesn’t perform as it should or once did; surely that shouldn’t be the case? You’re absolutely right, it shouldn’t. Fortunately, a vacuum cleaner that has lost its ability to pick-up is really easily returned to full working order in the vast majority of cases. “If your vacuum cleaner doesn’t seem to suck as well as it did, or not at all, there are three probable causes, some or all of which will be relevant to your cleaner. In simple terms, there is no fault that can cause the cleaner only to lose its suction. As long as the product still operates, either the filter (or bag for a bagged cleaner) is blocked, there is a blockage within the hose or cleaner itself, or the brushbar is not rotating on an upright vacuum.” The filter(s) (or the bag if it’s not a bagless model) are the very heart of your vacuum cleaner.

Without them it would soon break down, as dirt and debris would be able to reach the motor. To prevent loss of suction, try to empty the dust container (or change the bag) and clean the filters regularly. Exactly how often you need to clean the filters will depend on usage, but as a general guide a weekly user should carry this out monthly, and a daily user should carry this out weekly. kirby vacuum cleaners kuilsriverThe majority of pre-motor filters are washable, so should be tapped against a hard surface to remove surface dust and then washed in plain, lukewarm running water only, before being given at least 24 hours to fully dry naturally. dh11 vacuum cleaner hose handleOther filters your cleaner may contain, generally known as post-motor filters, tend just to need a firm ‘tap’ to free surface dirt and are not usually washable. panasonic vacuum cleaner mc ug304

This is the time to familiarise yourself with the filter(s) in your model using the user guide. It can be a good idea for very regular vacuum users to purchase an additional set of filters, so that one set can be used whilst the others are washed and dried. If your machine has a bag, this needs to be changed as soon as the machine loses suction. You may notice that the bag doesn’t quite completely fill before you start to lose suction. This is normal, and is due to the bag’s walls, which act as the filter, becoming clogged. Blockages in the hose are a common accidental event when vacuum cleaning, but easily dealt with! Your user guide is again a sensible place to check, to see where and how you can check for an obstruction. For a cylinder-style cleaner where you can remove the hose, you can drop a small rolled-up ball of paper through to check for an obstruction. If it doesn’t pass through, you know something is trapped. A broom-handle gently fed through the hose can then remove the blockage.

An upright vacuum cleaner may not have a removable hose, but their hoses are often see-through, allowing you to spot a blockage and prise this out. Again, a broom-handle can help loosen this. The brushbar on an upright vacuum cleaner helps to free dirt when vacuuming your carpet, so if this is not rotating then pick-up performance on carpets is likely to be reduced. If you need some help in getting this going again, start with the ‘My vacuum’s brushes have stopped spinning’ post on this Blog! You may simply need to remove an obstruction and ‘reset’ the brushbar, or you may need to replace the drive belt powering this in a traditional-style model. If, after doing all the above checks, you find that the suction is still not there, you should contact your vacuum cleaner’s manufacturer for further assistance. Have these steps helped get your vacuum cleaner picking up again? Do you have any tips on maintaining your cleaner? Why not leave a comment and share your expertise!

Got pets around the house? The Eueka AirSpeed One Turbo AS2011A picked up pet hair from carpeting with aplomb in GHRI tests. It also worked fairly well on bare floors, though this lightweight model didn't perform as well when it came to getting ground-in dirt out of plush carpeting. We also found that suction was low at the end of the hose. Please take note that this model doesn't include a HEPA filter.Measured Energy Usage: 0.01 kwh/minManufacturer's Warranty: 2 year limitedWeight: 10 pounds Great performance at removing pet hair from carpeting Onboard tools attached easily Low air performance when using the attachment tools Poor embedded dirt removal from carpet Easily tipped over when extending the hose too far from the vacuumDyson Cinetic™ Science = Dyson’s latest technology for 2015. What makes this technology different is that Dyson uses special rubber tips on the end of each cyclone which oscillate 5,000 times a second to filter out fine dust particles, and eliminate the filter.

So the Cinetic vacuums require no filter cleaning or replacement, nothing to clog, as a filter is not needed. Root Cyclone™ = Root Cyclone™ technology uses powerful centrifugal forces to separate dust from the air. New Dyson cylinder machines have three distinct stages of cyclonic separation – each engineered to capture smaller and smaller particles. Radial Root Cyclone™ = Radial Root Cyclone™ is the latest Dyson Cyclone technology , where airflows maximize suction power. These refinements can help remove more dust, pet hair, and allergens. Lifetime HEPA Filter = Most Dyson Vacuums have a HEPA filter. A HEPA filter is best for those with allergies to dust. HEPA filters will remove the smallest particles of dirt, dust, and pet hair so that you don’t breathe in what you are vacuuming. Dyson Cordless Vacuum = Dyson cordless vacuums have more suction power than the competition. Radial Root Cyclone™ keeps the filter clean, unlike the competition which can have dust and dirt caked on and must be cleaned regularly.

The latest 2015-2016 V6 and V8 Animal Cordless Vacuums have as much suction power as the leading corded uprights, yet weighs less than 5 pounds. There is no difference in suction between all of the 2015-2016 V6 models, only the floor tools and accessories they include. The V8 model has more suction and more brush power than the V6 models. Dust Ejection System = The new 2016 cordless Dyson V8 Absolute Cordless Vacuum is the first Dyson with a dust ejection system, that in one step, empties the bin, and cleans the screens and bin at the same time. This is the best dust ejection system on the market. Which Dyson Cordless has the longest battery life? = The new 2016 cordless Dyson V8 Absolute Cordless Vacuum is Dyson’s best cordless vac. It has the longest battery life of any Dyson cordless at 40 minutes (less when using motorized tools). Pet Hair Vacuum = Although all dyson uprights and canisters will do a great job with pet hair, those that we call a pet hair vac have extra tools (like the mini turbo brush) to get rid of pet hair problems.

Dyson calls its pet hair vacuums, Dyson Animal vacuums. Suction Airwatts = Dyson has measured suction power in Airwatts (AW) and you can compare suction power by comparing the measured suction. Higher numbers indicate more suction. Extension Hose = All Dyson uprights and canisters have an extension hose, which allows you to vacuum not only the carpet or floor, but to vacuum upholstery, drapes, stairs, and walls. Mini Turbine Tool = The Dyson Cinetic (Animal and Animal+Allergy), Dyson DC65 (Animal and Animal Complete), the DC39 Animal (Canister), all include an air driven “Tangle Free” Mini Turbine Tool to vacuum upholstery, car seats, and other areas. This is especially useful for removing pet hair. The new 2015-2016 Dyson Cinetic Animal+Allergy Upright, and the DC65 Animal Complete Upright includes the newly updated tangle-free turbine tool, that helps prevent hair, threads, pet hair and other hazards from tangling around the counter rotating brushes which is the main difference when you compare this to the previous versions.

Dyson Ball™ Technology = Dyson invented the Ball type of vacuum. The vacuum sits on the ball and is highly maneuverable around obstacles, much more so than a regular vacuum. The Dyson Cinetic “Big Ball” (Animal and Animal+Allergy), The Dyson DC65 (Animal and Animal Complete), and Multi-Floor vacuums have Dyson Ball™ technology. Extra Toolkit = The 2015-2016 Dyson Cinetic “Big Ball” Upright and the DC65 Animal Complete Vacuums include an extra toolkit and toolbag to combat dirt, dust, and pet hair. Gallon Bin = We list the gallon capacity of the bagless dust bin. The larger the bin, the more capacity and less number of times you will have to empty it while vacuuming. Pet Hair Removal = Dyson vacuums have strong suction and are ideal for pet hair removal. With an air or electric driven brush head, Dyson vacuums are also suitable to remove pet hair from carpets and rugs. Difference between Dyson DC65 models = What is the difference between the Dyson DC65 Animal Complete, Animal, and Multi-Floor?