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Koblenz U800 Vacuum
Cleaner Review
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Quick Vacuum Cleaner Review
Koblenz is not a very well known vacuum
cleaner manufacturer in the United States, but worldwide the word Koblenz in
synonymous with quality vacuum cleaners. Koblenz first production line
vacuum cleaner was introduced in the 1960’s. With over forty years
experience in the vacuum cleaner market Koblenz now produces some of the
best vacuum cleaners available at an unbeatable price.
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Vacuum Cleaner Review
Koblenz is not a very well known vacuum cleaner manufacturer in the United
States, but worldwide the word Koblenz in synonymous with quality vacuum
cleaners. Koblenz first production line vacuum cleaner was introduced in the
1960’s. With over forty years experience in the vacuum cleaner market
Koblenz now produces some of the best vacuum cleaners available at an
unbeatable price. The Koblenz U-800 vacuum cleaner is an excellent piece of
machinery engineered on a great foundation. The Koblenz U-800 vacuum cleaner
is commercial in nature, but residential in price. In the today’s vacuum
cleaner market it’s tough to find a vacuum cleaner with so many positive
aspects for under three hundred dollars.
The U-800 has a modern appearance and is composed of ABS plastics. The
refuse tank is rectangular in design with a large, easy to use carrying
handle situated on the front, top edge of the vacuum cleaner. Even at
nineteen pounds the handle makes lifting and carrying the vacuum cleaner
easy. The handle is composed of chrome metal making it stronger than other
brands such as Hoover. The handle is easy to grip, but is not enclosed like
some of the high end commercial vacuum cleaners. The cord hooks are made
from metal making them durable and rigid. The back of the refuse tank has
recessed slots where tools can be neatly stored out of the way while the
unit is in use. The slots securely fasten the tools even when bumped or hit.
The intake suction hose connects with the refuse tank near the top of the
vacuum cleaner and is designed with a suction carburetor. Carburetors are
not common on many vacuum cleaners currently sold, but are nice when
vacuuming lightweight rugs and delicate upholstery. With this carburetor
system the amount of suction can be adjusted so that fabrics won’t rip and
matting won’t get sucked along when vacuuming.
The Koblenz U-800 vacuum cleaner comes standard with three vacuum tools and
telescopic wand. The three standard tools are comprised of a crevice tool,
upholstery tool and dust brush. The telescopic wand extends to three times
its original length and is great for vacuuming high areas, baseboards, and
corners. To use the onboard vacuum attachments, the suction hose pulls away
from the base and attaches to the telescopic wand. Overall the user has
about 9 feet of reach with this system making any vacuuming job a breeze.
Utilization of the carburetor system with the upholstery tool makes cleaning
items such as drapes and delicate fabrics an easy task.
The base of the unit is built to withstand scratching from rough surfaces
such cement floors. The underside of the vacuum cleaner is covered with a
protective metal plate that is easy to remove, exposing the brush roller,
motor pulley and belt. To decrease the vacuum cleaners downtime the belt can
easily be replaced in less than one minute. The U-800 contains a single ten
amp motor with ample power for the vacuum system and the brush roller. The
unit comes complete with a fifty foot bright yellow cord that breaks away
from the unit. A heavy duty extension cord can be used to replace the OEM
cord making repairs easy and affordable. The lower edges of the base are
wrapped in rubber to prevent damage when vacuuming close to baseboards and
maneuvering around obstacles.
The Koblenz unit overall is a great vacuum cleaner for the price point with
only one minor dislike. The manufacturer could have better positioned the on
and off switch, either on the handle or on the rear of the unit, instead of
the top-front of the refuse tank. This unit was introduced by Koblenz line
in December of 2008 and is sure to be a hit for all residential and
commercial users in 2009.
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