New Vacuum Cleaner...

[hi-loswitch98]

Introducing the Hotpoint Dual Clean.

I got this last Tuesday for £71.48 off the official Hotpoint Shop, down from £129.99. Most places including ao.com sell it for £180, but if you paid anymore it wouldn't be worth it in my opinion. £180 is a fair price IMO.

Overall I am pleased with it, it has good suction & is pretty quiet. It comes with a good range of accessories & the Dual Clean feature makes this vacuum very flexible to change from one to the other.

I was going to go for the Multi-Care model but then I decided on this because after a whie with a bagged vac I get bored because you fill a bag, then change it so I thought, well then I get to try the Bagless Technology that Hotpoint have come up with!

The remote control system is a great addition to the cleaner. It has 5 different settings, an on/off button & an air suction control regulator.

So all in all a good offering in the world ov vacuum cleaners by Hotpoint. It is quite well built, has the Pure Clean HEPA 13 filter which is the highest you can go. It's quiet & has very powerful suction, a good range of tools, the dual system & of course the trolley system which comes handy when in use.

(Pictures to follow)

 

[hi-loswitch98]

Showing the Dual System. Both work very well surprisingly, but Hotpoint say that you should take the seal out when using the bagless portion. The conversion kit consists of the seal/gasket, filter & holder, dust bag & dust bag holder. The asked. I have left in & it has made the bagless part better as it gives more airflow to separate the dirt, thus keeping the filters cleaner longer.

The Dust Bag holds 3.5 litres & the Dust Box holds 2 litres. The bags are really thick & are the equivalent to numatic Hepa-Flo bags, & they hold the dust in well.

 

[hi-loswitch98]

Showing the bagless system. It looks like a nasty clogging mess, but it isn't. There is a cyclone where the air comes through the dirt is separated then it is flung over into the dust container & it spins round until its full. There are seals on the lid & seals on the Pure Hepa 13 Filter. All of the filters are washable which is good too.

One thingi have found with the bagless system is that no suction is lost during use & the machine is still quite like when in bagged mode.

 

[hi-loswitch98]

Showing the Trolley System. This is a nice addition but I only use it when I use the Turbo Nozze or when im cleaning hard floor as using the standard nozzle on carpet requires 2 hands to push. It s also very good for manoeuvring around difficult small areas. It then folds down to become a carry handle on a regular cylinder too.

 

[hi-loswitch98]

There is a 7m cord on this model, which then gives a 10m operating radius. This is good for a cylinder cleaner IMO. The cord rewind lets the cord flow steadily into the cleaner without damage. You also have an on/off switch if you don't want to use the one on the handle. In the middle there is the compartment to store the crevice tool & dusting brush. Both of which are very handy.

 

[hi-loswitch98]

The Remote Control is a great feature on the model. It has 5 different settings & when switched on it is pre-set to the 3rd one. However if you switch it off on the machine it won't switch on on the handle. It requires 3 AAA batteries which come with the machine. There is also an air regulator at the back.

 

[hi-loswitch98]

Accessories. You get 4 heads with this model. The standard carpet/hard floor nozzle, which is made by Wessel Werk & is of a very good quality & weight. Secondly you get the Parquet Nozzle, which is generic & found on quite a few Vax machines. Thirdly you get a Turbo Nozzle which is medium size, found on a Numatic Harry. You can use it on the floor aswell as on the sofa or above floor cleaning. Then you get a sofa brush with very soft rotating bristles which spins as soon as it touches the surface. You can use it on sofas, mattresses, blankets & beds. It works very well & is a nice addition.

I also like the Hotpoint branding too.

 

[hi-loswitch98]

Finally showing the Pure Clean HEPA 13 filter. This according to Hotpoint traps 99.95% of dust. The air that comes out is clean & it is washable much like all of the other filters on the machine also.

 

[hi-loswitch98]

Picture of the rating sticker:

 

[ultraperformer]

Congrats Beckham looks nice and impressive selection of heads you get with this model, is it quiet? Also is the cord a decent length?

Dan

 

[hi-loswitch98]

Thanks for the congrats Dan.

Yes it is quiet, even on full 2200w power I am able to talk over the slight noise. The 7m cord is a great addition to the cleaner, I was fed up with the short lengths you get from Vacuums by Hoover, Vax etc.

 

[sebo_fan]

Oooh very nice, HiLO! I expect a good review on this one!

I am surprised that is made in China though - I thought Hotpoint's vacs were going to be made in Poland. What kind of batteries does the handle take?

I like the black and silver finish though I'm not keen on any cylinder vac with a filter on its bum - it means when you clean in the upright position, whatever surface it is left on may well be warm or hot to the touch dependent on how high the suction speed is. Be careful of that!

 

[parwaz786]

That tool kinda looks like a Dyson DC50 brushbar in white! Looks like a nice vacuum, and I love the extension handle which reminds me of luggage in the Airport!

 

[hi-loswitch98]

It might be Made In China Sebo_Fan but it is very well built using ABS. Much like the AEG/Electrolux cleaners that are Made In China but they come out well built.

The HEPA 13 Filter is sadly in the wrong place but the filtering power more than makes up for it.

Thanks for your kind words everyone!

 

[madabouthoovers]

I guess we will have to wait a while for your true opinions on this vac, as you thought your Hoover Jazz was wonderful at first, but its only when its been in use for a while that you find out that its not all its cracked up to be, and design flaws start cropping up.


BTW, Hotpoint didn't come up with that cyclone cassette, its pretty much a direct copy of the Hoover Dust Manager cylinder cassette used to make the Sensory a bagless model. The Dust manager also came with a bagged conversion kit so it could be used bagged or bagless - which in my opinion was a good idea.


Sad to see its Made in China, Like Sebo_fan, I thought these were to be made here in Europe.


On the plus side - you paid the right price for it!


Does the remote control work if the cleaner is behind you and the path between the hadle and the unit is blocked? It looks like an Infra Red remote system rather than a Radio Frequency controlled model (Much like a TV Remote) - hence the little transmitters pointing in 4 directions on the handle.

 

[sebo_fan]

Hoover didn't come up the cyclone bin system either - it first appeared from Electrolux who offered it with one of their cylinder vacuums based on the Tango and equipped the machine with dust bags as an option to use in lieu of.

Electrolux are continuing this bonus with their current Ergoeasy bagged/bagless cylinder vacs, now in the UK under AEG and Zanussi.

I had the Hoover Telios "bagless" which has a similar cyclone box and it was absolutely hellish. The Hotpoint one looks like a much better, simpler unit.

 

[hi-loswitch98]

It is...it empties easily & is made of a high quality plastic. What's great is that there is no suction loss either.

 

[sebo_fan]

Knowing that there is a lower power model, which is what I would have bought had Hotpoint not taken so long to get these vacs to the market, they're going to have to produce an Eco model soon, and perhaps that will arrive soon, too.

In terms of dust bags, how many do you get in a pack, HiLo and how much are they on average?

 

[hi-loswitch98]

Hi Steve - yes the opinions written above are judged on a week of daily use, bagged & bagless. However the Hotpoint Dust Box is a much simpler design unlike Hoover ones that have little cracks where dust gets clogged. I will reserve judgement then write a proper opinion later.

And yes - the Remote Does work if the Cleaner is behind you, it looks as if it's an Infra-Red system but at least it's not an electric hose like on a Hoover Silent Energy.

They are Made in Chine yes but they are still good quality & worth the money (well I paid for it anyway).

 

[hi-loswitch98]

Well Sebo-Fan, looking on Qualtex who sell the genuine bags, they come in packs of 10 for £4.11.

 

[madabouthoovers]

The best feature of that model is the handle remote. Not enough cylinder vacs come with it IMO, and Miele should be doing better on this score - their vacs seem to be getting more basic and no frills compared to what the used to produce - ie the Revolution with full handle remote. Now there is very little in the range with a handle remote.


Even Samsung have managed to put remote handle controls on their latest cylinders - albeit crap ones that don't have many settings.


The remote handle is something I find very useful on the Sebo K3 I recently bought. I only wish all but the cheapest cylinder models came with them.


 


Remember also that the cassette is only a single cyclone, so will require the pre motor filter to be washed more often, so check it often!


Does it have an airflow restriction light?


The rear filter design reminds me of the Vax Power 6 I have, which wasn't designed to be stood on its back end.

 

[sebo_fan]

Wow, thats good value! Synthetic or paper?

 

[hi-loswitch98]

Steve - I agree with you there about the Remote Control, it's sooooooo handy! If I need extra suction, or to turn it down, the controls right there in my hand. And it has 5 settings too which does help.

Oh & by the way, despite the fact that the Dust Box is only Single Cyclone, due to the sheer amount of suction power the machine produces, only very fine dust is let through the filter, in fact in the bin itself you see all of the little dust particles as they have been separated. In fact there are two filters, one a foam filter which protects the Pure Clean HEPA 13 Filter. On bagless models there are two but they are all washable. I have found with Daily use they have only needed tapping on the side of the bin & they're good to go.

Yes, it does have an air restriction light, it glows bright red if you put your hand over the end of the hose & an air valve opens up.

Sebo_Fan, they are Synthetic Bags.

I might have to put up a demo video tomorrow on Youtube.

 

[madabouthoovers]

Could you put up a link to where you found the bags for your Trolleyvac? I cant seem to be able to find them despite a good search.


 


HiLo - In the link below could I also draw your attention to reply #33, and also in reply #72 on this thread can you spot the mistake?

[this post was last edited: 3/17/2014-23:52]

http://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?21643

 

[madabouthoovers]

HiLo - Any chance you could measure the length of the hose? Am wondering about how much hose you get on the TOL model.


For example, Sebo give you 2.1m, Numatic Henry gives you 2.4m etc


 


Also, its gone back up again on Hotpoint website, and also out of stock - its possible you bought the only one they had!


 


 

[this post was last edited: 3/17/2014-23:55]

http://shop.hotpoint.co.uk/sda/trolley-dual-clean-cylinder/p/F082706

 

[vintagerepairer]

Out of stock

With a 2200 watt motor and new laws coming into force in a few months time, I wouldn't be surprised if this is the last we will see of these cleaners before a lower wattage motor is fitted.

Frankly, I am amazed that such a new range of cleaners as been developed and put on sale with such a high wattage motor so soon to the changes which lie ahead. It's not like the new laws have been kept secret, so Hotpoint must have known.

 

[madabouthoovers]

Don't the laws only apply to vacuum cleaners produced in the EU? or does it apply to those sold in the EU. I think they can carry on producing old models for as long as they want with the high power motors, but cant produce any NEW models with anything higher than a 1600W motor. Its a bit of a grey area and I'm still not exactly sure how it will work, as there are still so many models still for sale over 1600W.


I know one thing - I cant find the bags for these hotpoint cleaners anywhere - nowhere sells them. I downloaded the manual for this vac and it has no bag specs or anything. I suspect you have to phone Hotpoint and pay a fortune for them - if they actually have any in stock that is.

[this post was last edited: 3/18/2014-05:14]

 

[oliveoiltinfoil]

I have to disagree with the AEG/Electrolux vacs being well built. In my opinion they are among the worst out there. Very think plastic, rough edges, squeaks and just poorly finished and quite expensive for what they are, mind you I have only had two models - AEG nimble and the AEG upright with self cleaning brushroll ? Cant remember what it's called. Only had it one day then sent it back ahah.

As regards the ABS plastic bit, that can be a con, especially for Chinese made products. What they do is name the company/supplier of the plastic "ABS" so they can stamp that on the components. Quite often its just a very cheap material.

 

[hi-loswitch98]

Yes Steve - I realise the mistake. I was going on what Sebo_Fan had said earlier in the thread about them being produced in Poland.