Panasonic MC-UL915 Vacuum Review |
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 Click to see on Amazon The Panasonic MC-UL915 is quite recent, having been introduced in April 2010. It does not yet have many consumer reviews or ratings but those that are available indicate a fairly high level of satisfaction with this bagless upright vacuum. This is a feature-rich machine that is usually available for just over 200USD. [REF Panasonic Vacuum Reviews 2010] Consumer Input PROS CONS Consumer ratings are limited for this machine but some were found – see below. In general, customers feel that this is quite a good vacuum cleaner.
Features The Panasonic MC-UL915 is powered by a 12 amp motor and it uses cyclonic suction (similar to a Dyson). Panasonic call this “JetSpin Cyclonic Technology”. This technology uses 6 cyclonic chamber and spins air at such high speeds that the dirt is separated from the air and also away from the filters (washable foam filter and HEPA exhaust filter) ensuring that the filters require less maintenance. This is also a bagless vacuum cleaner and it comes with a washable dirt canister. Like many vacuums on the market today the MC-UL915 comes with HEPA filtration. This level of filtration is very useful if you or your family members suffer from asthma or allergies. HEPA stands for High Efficiency Particulate Air and it is a highly efficient level of air filtration. This level of filtration has been used in the biomedical industry for many years and (in conjunction with UV) helps to inhibit the spread of airborne bacteria and viruses. HEPA filtration removes 99.97% of all particles in the air with a diameter of 0.3 microns or larger. In the case of a typical household this will include dust, pet dander, dust mite feces, pollens and other allergens. A vacuum with HEPA filtration will create a healthier household environment. This Panasonic uses a MC-V194H HEPA filter. The brushbar on the MC-UL915 is wooden and is also driven by a separate motor (it is not air driven). The brushbar can be turned on and off via the touch of a button thereby accommodating both carpeted and bare floors easily. There is also a belt saver feature that detects if something gets tangled in the brushbar and stops it from rotating. If this occurs the MC-UL915 will shut the brushbar motor off thereby ensuring that the belt and/or motor are not damaged. The Panasonic MC-UL915 also comes with automatic nozzle height adjustment which sets the vacuum nozzle to an optimal level for the surface being vacuumed. Other vacuum features include soft non-marring wheels, a 14 inch wide cleaning path (average width), and a 35 foot long power cord (fairly long cord and several consumers have indicated that they are quite pleased with this). This upright weighs in at about 20 lbs and there are a number of comments indicating that this is a bit heavy. The MC-UL915 has edge cleaning that ensures one can vacuum right up to the baseboards, and it also comes with a popular feature called a dirt sensor. This system utilizes and infra-red beam to monitor dirt particles moving from the floor into the vacuum. High levels of dirt are indicated by a red light, and when the dirt levels drop off significantly the dirt sensor level turns to green. The Panasonic MC-UL915 also sports a headlight. This is a great feature for vacuuming in behind (or under) furniture, in closets or in dark corners. It comes with an ergonomic telescopic handle and carries a 1 year parts and labor warranty. Oddly this vacuum cleaner is sometimes marketed as a canister/upright combination. But this is really just an upright vacuum. Marketing terminology used by Panasonic states that the machine “provides the versatility of a canister, in that it works well on bare-floor surfaces, stairs, and hard-to-reach areas”. Well, ok but many uprights strive for this kind of versatility as well. Vacuum Manual Vacuum Video
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