• Rainbow E Series Power Head

This 33-pound, bagless Rainbow canister uses water to trap what the vacuum takes in, and it gives you the option to manually adjust its height to match your carpet's pile. It also includes a brush on/off switch for cleaning bare floors such as hardwood and vinyl without scattering dirt. Along with a 24-foot cord, this model comes with HEPA filtration for sifting out particles and reducing emissions, which can be especially helpful for those suffering from allergies or asthma. It also has suction control, which lets you change the flow of air when cleaning lighter items such as curtains and heavier ones such as upholstery. Miele and Panasonic canister vacuums are among the more reliable brands, while Electrolux canisters are among the less reliable. In fact, due to its high estimated breakage rate and status as a less reliable brand, Electrolux canisters can't be recommended by Consumer Reports at this time. These conclusions are based on our breakage rate estimates by the 3rd year of ownership, gathered from 6,094 subscribers who purchased a new canister between 2011 and 2016.

Differences of fewer than 7 percentage points aren’t meaningful. Models within a brand may vary, and changes in design or manufacturer may affect future reliability. Still, choosing a brand with a lower estimated breakage rate can improve your odds of getting a dependable model. Due to a change in our methodology, our reliability estimates are not comparable to previous years. In the past, our estimates were based on instances of repair or serious problems. We now base our reliability estimates on the rate at which vacuums break or stop working as well as they should. This change generally results in higher estimates than they have been in years’ past.

The use and care guide of the Rainbow E-Series Vacuum.

Bag Bag Denotes whether the model has a disposable bag. A growing number of vacuums, particularly upright models, use a container that can be emptied, eliminating the bag. To capture fine-dirt particles, however, these models must use a filter (such as a HEPA filter) that can need routine cleaning or replacement. Replacement filters tend to be significantly more expensive than bags. How to crack safes in the godfather. While vacuums with bags may also use filters, the bag acts as a prefilter that helps to keep the fine-dirt filter cleaner, thus extending its performance until cleaning or replacement. Another caveat: Emptying the dustbin and cleaning a filter can be messy, and handling it may expose you to dust and other allergens. Provided by eBay Commerce Network and Amazon, Consumer Reports Price & Shop makes it easy to find the right product from a variety of online retailers.

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Rainbow E Series Power Head

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