All vacuum cleaners are constructed with various components.
This index lists articles which describe the materials used as
well as motor, suction fan, filter and attachment design aspects
which affect how well a vacuum cleaner cleans and holds up with
use.
| Identifying Durable Designs & Construction |
| This overview of various vacuum cleaner components and designs will help you identify vacuum cleaners which are well designed and constructed. It's well worth your time to read before continuing your research. | Go to this Article |
| External Structure Materials & Durability |
| Is your vacuum cleaner constructed with ABS Plastics, vinyl, polycarbonates or metal? Learn why various materials are used and how they affect the overall durability of a vacuum cleaner. | Go to this Article |
| Suction Motor Design & Operation |
| Learn what an armature is and how the electrical current is delivered to it as it spins at a very high speed. It might surprise you to know that the electrical power used by a vacuum cleaner motor drops when you restrict the air flow. Isn't it working harder to pull the air? | Go to this Article |
| Fan or Impeller Types & Performance |
| Some fans are designed to handle dirty air while others are designed to spin at much higher speeds while handling only clean air. This article describes these two types and how they are designed for their specific uses. | Go to this Article |