Whether you have a Shark vacuum or you are looking to pick one up I am sure you will be looking into how long the vacuum will last.
Vacuums that are battery powered typically do not last as long as their corded brethren.
What is the Shark vacuum and what makes it stand out from a densely packed industry who all claim to have a revolutionary new vacuum.
Do Shark stand out or fit into the mold of modern vacuum cleaners?
In this article we will break down Sharks vacuums and discuss the positives and of course how long they last.
Shark Vacuum – Cord Or Cordless
The cord or cordless debate has become a major factor in picking their perfect vacuum cleaner.
Shark offers both cord and cordless options, the corded style comes with an extra long cord and will provide continuous power and versatile cleaning.
Whereas the cordless style allows you much more freedom, letting you move freely around your house and can be used outside the house as many of us like to use a vacuum to keep the inside of our cars clean.
What Will You Use A Shark Vacuum For?
If you prefer cleaning your entire house in one go then the full-size upright Shark cleaner is best for you.
However, if your style is more room by room then you may want to look into a lightweight vacuum.
If you do not want a fully sized vacuum then Shark also does stick vacuums, these models are much slimmer and flexible than the other models.
If you only need a small vacuum for cleaning worktops, sofas or your car then there are also a range of handheld models.
What Type Of Floors Are In Your Home?
Are your floors mostly carpet or hard? This may not seem that important but can actually be crucial to deciding which vacuum is best for you and your home.
Every Shark vacuum cleaner comes with a setting to assist you in cleaning any surface.
But, if your home is a mixture of different floors then you may want to consider investing in a DuoClean floor head that can seamlessly transition from one floor to another.
The DuoClean is two brush-rolls that in partner glide across carpets and hard floors without a need to stop and change up the setting on the vacuum.
A bristle brush will clean deeply into your carpet and the softer frontal brushes draw out the larger debris, small particles and will remove and dust from hard floors.
Shark Vacuum For Other Surfaces
Cleaning is not just limited to the floors of your house.
The vacuum ‘Lift-Away Technology’ allows for you to easily clean stairs, sofas and this can be done by simply turning your upright or corded stick into a handheld in only a few moments.
The stick model is perfect for cleaning under the couch as the vacuum’s flexibility will allow it to easily get under the tight gap.
Home Life
The Shark vacuum will make the minor annoyances you typically face when vacuuming seem like a thing of the past.
One of the biggest grievances when vacuuming is hair being caught in the bristles, well the Sharks, Anti Hair Wrap Technology makes sure that and hair gets removed from the bristles as you clean.
A bristle guard and comb ensure hair is removed and separated, this then allows the vacuum to suck any hair straight up into the dust collector, this helps keep your brush roll free from any tangles.
This also comes in useful with pets too with fur being picked up and easily deposited in the dust cup.
In fact every model comes with a tool known as TruePet. This tool is designed to remove any hair embedded in soft furnishings.
Life Expectancy Of A Shark Vacuum
The Shark vacuum models have the same life expectancy as most models on sale; they should last a full eight years before you notice a drop off in performance.
The suction will remain strong throughout the years due to all the designs added to specifically target the area of a vacuum that restricts suction.
The bristles remain unclogged due to the Anti Hair Wrap Technology allowing the hair to easily pass through the bristles and into the dust cap, this keeps air flowing smoothly through the vacuum and will not cause any blockages.
The life expectancy of vacuums is hard to pinpoint and this applies to the Shark range as much as any other brand that has a wide range of models.
How often you use the vacuum will affect its life expectancy as well as having multiple models such as an upright and handheld will improve the length of use of both due to the load of cleaning being spread across two vacuums instead of relying on one.
Cordless models will typically have a shorter lifespan than the corded alternatives. This is due to the cordless vacuum relying on a rechargeable battery to operate.
The battery in the cordless version is stated to last around three years before needing to be replaced.
Weirdly not charging your cordless vacuum after every use could extend this time span due to the constant charging affecting the battery, only charging when necessary and you should get some extra mileage out of your cordless Shark vacuum.
The corded model does not suffer from this issue due to being powered by a plug, this is a more reliable method in the long run but can suffer from wear over the years.
Keeping the plug and wire in a good condition will determine how long your corded vacuum will last.
Final Thoughts
The Shark vacuum will last just as long as any competitor on the market, however the added perks of the Shark models may be enough for you to commit to getting one as your next vacuum.
Getting a Shark will make your cleaning life easier and you can be stress free knowing that the extra perks do not come at the cost of durability.