Vacuum Cleaners Compare

We’ve all seen the striking designs and colours of Dyson vacuum cleaners, but apart from looking different from other manufacturer’s vacuum cleaners, do they really differ in how they function? And are they better than other vacuum cleaners? The answer is yes.

To understand why Dyson vacuum cleaners are better than other makes we need to understand the technology used by other vacuum cleaner manufacturers. It’s only when we understand how these vacuums work that we can take a look at how Dyson re-invented the business of sucking up dirt, to do things better.

For nearly one hundred years all vacuum cleaners worked the same way. An electric motor produced suction, which in turn sucked up dirt. The dirt was collected in a dust bag. Fine, except that over time, the dirt clogged up the filter that is found at the end of the bag. As you might guess, dirt clogging up the filter reduces the suction of the vacuum; less dirt is sucked up and the air expelled not only smells bad, but actually expels dirt back out into the room. That’s the way vacuum cleaners always worked and no one ever questioned this. That’s was until a certain James Dyson come along. He was an inventor, and like most inventors, he had the gift of looking at how something works and asking; can it be improved? He found the answer and the rest is history.

Instead of using a motor to produce suction power through conventional means he used the motor to produce suction through centrifugal force at high speeds. He did away with the bag. It was redundant as it was no longer integral to producing the suction force. He took his invention to Hoover and Electrolux. These companies did not take his invention seriously. Today, these companies can only reflect on the one that got away, as Dyson went on to found his own company; a company that today equals other vacuum cleaner manufacturers in terms of turn over. Dyson not only produced a new and better product than his rivals; he also made it in striking designs and colours that made Dyson vacuum cleaners design icons. Naturally, the public took to Dyson vacuum cleaners, as these machines combined what was best in cutting edge technology and design.

But Dyson doesn’t rest on its laurels. The company has continued to lead the field in technology enhancements. Dyson vacuum cleaners incorporate HEPA filters, to reduce further the amount of allergens that are blown back into the atmosphere. Also, it was the first manufacturer to introduce a ‘ball’ into the head of its upright models, making it easy to maneuver compared to conventional models. The Ball took three years to develop and has 182 patents. The patented Ball technology replaces the traditional, rigid two wheels on the base of the machine with a ball, allowing the vacuum to twist and turn effortlessly around furniture and low-lying obstacles. The Ball successfully eliminates the struggle of maneuvering a vacuum around the room, so that you control the movement, not the other way around like traditional vacuums.

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If you have heard of Dyson vacuum cleaners, then you have heard of James Dyson. Sir James Dyson is the man who invented the Dual Cyclone bagless vacuum cleaner. Born in England on May 2, 1947, he is one of the richest men in the world. In 2008, it was estimated that his work was over £1 billion. His invention has revolutionized not only the vacuum cleaner world but the appliance world in general.

One of three children, Dyson was educated at Gresham’s School and was known to excel in long distance running. Following this, he spent a year at the Byam Shaw School of Art and then studied at the Royal College of Art. While in school, Dyson studied furniture to interior design and engineering. In 1968 he married Deirdre Hindmarsh, with whom he has three children.

James Dyson invented many things before he struck gold and became famous for his work with vacuum cleaners. His first invention was the sea truck, which launched in 1970, and sold for upwards of $500 million. Following this, Dyson worked with modifying wheelbarrows, making a Ballbarrow, a wheelbarrow that used a ball instead of a wheel). He went on to invent the Trolleyball, a trolley that launched boats, and the Wheelboat.

It was in the 1970s that Dyson started his work with vacuum cleaners. He had the idea to use cyclonic separation for vacuums so that they would not have to lose suction during cleaning. His idea came about because he was frustrated with his own Hoover vacuum: debris would fill up and clog the bag and then the vacuum would lose suction.

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Are you tired of your old vacuum cleaner that constantly get clogged and doesn’t pick half of the dust from your carpet? If you need a vacuum that will do the job properly a Dyson vacuum cleaner might be the right thing for you. Find out what are the advantage of Dyson over other vacuum cleaners and if it will work for your home.

When it comes to vacuum cleaners you are faced with many choices. You have to choose between Kirby, Eureka, Hoover, Dyson and many other brands. But Dyson vacuums leave most of the competition behind.

Advantages of Having a Dyson Vacuum Cleaner

- It is bagless and easy to use and clean

- HEPA filters guarantee that no dust gets back to your room

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