Household appliances

Household appliances

Any device found in the home designed for a specific function, especially electric devices such as toasters or refrigerators.

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handle remote control

Household appliances; Vacuum cleaners

This is more commonly found on cylinder models and can make life that little bit easier as you as you do not have to bend down to work or adjust the controls.

motor brushes

Household appliances; Vacuum cleaners

These are the carbon rods that are found in the vacuum cleaner’s motor. These brushes are held against the commutator in order to supply electricity to the armature windings. ...

on-board tools

Household appliances; Vacuum cleaners

The tools and accessories are stored around or inside the cleaner’s casing. Some manufactures used to cram too many tools in to too small a space.

operating radius

Household appliances; Vacuum cleaners

Takes into account the hose and power cord length of a vacuum cleaner and is a measurement of how far away from an electrical outlet a vacuum can be effectively used.

paper bag

Household appliances; Vacuum cleaners

The paper bag in a vacuum cleaner consists of a special paper enclosure in to which the dirt and air are directed as part of the filtering system.

power

Household appliances; Vacuum cleaners

The power value is measured in Watts. The higher this value the more powerful the motor of the cleaner. Values typically range from 600W to 2000W. Bear in mind that there are ...