All vacuum cleaners consist of a canister and a vacuum motor that creates the vacuum to suck dirt or debris into the canister. In addition all systems have a house and an assortment of hose ends for different tasks. The tree different types of vacuum cleaners are: the upright, horizontal, and the central vacuum unit.

All vacuum cleaner systems have the same basic components. The canister vacuum cleaner has a canister or vacuum cleaner bag which is a separate part of the portable unit. This is where the dirt and particles are deposited to. Another major component is the vacuum motor that creates the suction action. The final major component is the canister which is connected to a hose and has different kind’s tips for different applications of vacuuming.

The cleaning head of the hose may be powered with a cleaning brush that is used to fluff up carpet nap. These components are also the same in a central vacuum system other than the canister which is linked to a network of pipes that run through the walls or floor to connect to a large canister either mounted on the garage or basement.

The portable vacuum cleaners are designed to be moved about by rolling on the floor. There are also backpack types portable units which you can carry close to your side or mount on your back.

The portable models have all the parts of the system incorporated into a single unit. These units are made to stand upright position (upright vacuum cleaners) or in a horizontal position which is how it acquired its title.

To determine which type of vacuum system is right for your home you need to look at your home and see which type of unit will work best. Your decision will be affected if there are stairs, wood floors, and a lot of carpeted floors.

Portable canister vacuum cleaners are excellent for a single story home. Since you would have to lug along the canister, it would be challenging to do stairs. On the other hand if you used a backpack type vacuum cleaner, you would not be so concerned with stairs. The central vacuum cleaner is less complicated to vacuum with since you are only relocating the hose and don't have to push the whole unit all over the house.

Before you purchase a vacuum cleaner you should check out a reputable vacuum cleaner shop where you can review different types and see which one in particular appears to be the best choice for you. Many of these shops encourage customers to take a unit home to try for a few days before purchasing.

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