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Review Upright vacuum
cleaners can vary in size, capabilities and price. Over the years vacuum
cleaners have become more complex with added gadgets and gimmicks making
some of these units very expensive. The National Super Service Pacer 214UE
is an elite vacuum cleaner among uprights with a high price to match. In
the seven to eight hundred dollar range this vacuum rivals vacuums such as
the Windsor Versamatic and the high end Dyson lineup. Weight is also a
factor with the NSS Pacer 214UE which boasts two very powerful vacuum motors
and quality onboard tools.
The pacer 214UE vacuum cleaner is a
beautiful vacuum cleaner to look at and was designed with sleek lines and a
modern look in mind. Weighing in at 21 pounds this behemoth of a vacuum
cleaner is a power house that is built like a tank with the weight of a
tank. It seems in today’s current vacuum market in order to get a well
built vacuum cleaner most manufacturers overcompensate and make vacuum
cleaners that are great in single level facilities but fail to take into
account stairwells and step inclines. Overall in design the Pacer 214 is
made of quality materials from the easy to handle quick draw wand to the
quiet brush bearings.
The main body of the vacuum cleaner
features an ergonomic handle that is easy to grasp and is well secured to
the refuse tank. The on and off switch is placed in an easy to reach area on
the front of the vacuum with a red power on indicator light. The forty foot
cord wraps nicely from the top handle to the middle of the unit with no
bending over and unravels just as easy. The wand is located on the right
side of the unit which is great if your right handed but can be cumbersome
for left handed users. The vacuum cleaner comes complete with a crevice
tools and rectangular brush that tucks neatly away on the top of the vacuum
cleaner. Another brush attachment also is included with the vacuum and
Velcro’s to the front of the unit. The front brush on the unit is better
stored away due to the lack of adhesion to the machine when maneuvering
under objects.
The filter bags on the vacuum cleaner
are easy to replace and hold 5 quarts of debris. To change the filter bag a
lever is depressed on the back of the vacuum cleaner allowing access to the
inside of the unit. A red snap lever is then pressed and the bag comes
free. The Pacer comes complete with three levels of filtration with an
optional micro filter available for Green cleaning and air quality sensitive
areas. Below the bag is a a mesh exhaust filter that can easily be replaced
and protects the motor from debris escaping from bag tears and incorrect bag
sealing upon installation.
The lower base on the vacuum cleaner is
compact in design. The top of the base houses a level meter to tell you the
height of the self adjusting brush. The brush strip is manufactured from
quality materials and can be completely disassembled to replace any part
that malfunctions. The Pacer 214 vacuum does contain one circuit board that
triggers the brush motor to turn off when the quick draw wand is in use.
The underside of the vacuum cleaners is protected by aluminum which should
cut down on lower side wear that is common on cheaper vacuum units.
Overall the Pacer 214UE vacuum cleaner
is great in performance but heavy on materials amounting to a powerful
vacuum cleaner that is great for single levels. This vacuum would work
great in conjunction with a backpack unit if you are cleaning tight spaces
or stairwells. For residential use this vacuum would do well in ranch style
homes but would be tedious for more than single level cleaning on a daily
basis.
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