Changes I Would Make to my Maytag 1200

[kirbysthebest]

Electronics in Vacuums

I am in agreement that they serve little purpose on the motor control, other than adding complexity. Except: I do like the hall sensor that monitors the belt and shuts off the motor if it jams. This is useful.

I also like the soft start motors in the Sirena and Lux Guardian Platinum. I feel the soft start allows the motor to gently come up to speed, rather than just jerk to life. May not have any long term effect.

 

[gsheen]

I bypassed pcb on a small 2000watt sample vacuum once, without the soft start the torque of the motor barrel rolled the vacuum across the test bench

 

[tolivac]

I have the Mustard color simplicity Synergy vacuum-do like the machine and how it works---but the on board hose and tools make the machine heavy and clumsy-occasionally a tool falls off while you are using the machine.I like my Kirbys that DO NOT have the tools on board.Think with these twin air vacuums they can be ligvhtened by having the tools and hose in the closet!I use a CANISTER for "hose" cleaning jobs anyway.Trying to use an upright cleaner with hose and tools is like trying to dance with a drunk!I use the upright for my carpets only.--Nothing else.I don't use the speed controls,either-just run the machine at full speed.

 

[shrink1982]

PLEASE NOTE I like the Maytag. I am glad I bought it and I don't want to sway anyone from getting one. My above post was an ideal version of the vacuum. The vacuum cleans carpets very well which is the most important quality of a vacuum. It is a bit heavy to push but I have gotten used to it. I was spoiled with my Sebo D4 Premium and Kirby with transmission. I find myself vacuuming every day with the Maytag because it grooms the carpet and makes it fluffy. Not even the Kirby groomed my carpet as well. The tools are nice but I don't use them much as I use the Sebo for dusting and other above the floor jobs as well as bare floors. I am impressed with the build quality and how much dust and grit it removes from the carpet.

I have been cleaning with the Maytag daily for about a week. When I vacuum I go fairly slow and overlap my strokes. I went over the area with my Shark navigator stick vacuum, which normally fills up with dust and fluff, and it has quite literally picked nothing up since I started using the Maytag. For once I can say my carpets are getting a deep down clean. I imagine I would get a similar result with my Kirby if I used it the same way every day. I do think the Maytag has an advantage over the Kirby as the RPM of the brush roll isn't going to slow down due to a stretched belt or thick carpet pile. The Maytag is the first vacuum I have used since the Kirby that actually makes the floor vibrate. It is a good cleaner and should be considered by those who don't mind pushing a heavier vacuum.

 

[panasonicvac]

The great thing about vacuum stores and some department stores is that you can try out vacuums yourself before you would make a decision on buying a vacuum.

 

[n0oxy]

motors

This discussion about electronics in vacuums has been interesting, I'm also not a fan of this design, more components that can fail. I never use the speed control on the vacuums I own that have it, if I need less suction, I open the valve on the hose.
Another interesting trend that has happened in recent years is change in motor design. At one time, most vacuum motors were two stage, and they spun much slower and delivered good performance. These days, very few vacuums use two stage motors. Instead, most vacuums use one stage motors that are smaller and spin much faster. They sound like screaming jets, quite annoying actually, and they don't last as long since they are spinning much faster. I wish manufacturers would go back to the two stage motors.
Mike

 

[electromatik]

@gsheen

My comment wasn't directed at you. I'm sorry.

I do believe the march of technology is inevitable. On that note, one of the things that made computers more reliable was the invention of the semiconductor which took the place of numerous transistors and resistors. Perhaps someone is working away at a solution to make vacuums (and other appliances) more reliable.

I do agree that there is too much failure in some appliances these days. No offense intended.

 

[gsheen]

@Christopher

None was taken I thought it was funny