| For those who want a lightweight, cordless | | | | with thought and attention to detail. |
| vacuum cleaner that can also operate as a | | | | Whilst not being the lightest on the market - the |
| handheld device when needed, the Electrolux | | | | Eureka 166DX weighs 3.6 lbs - the Electrolux |
| Pronto could be the solution. However, like all | | | | Pronto is still pretty light, at just 5.5 lbs. |
| other Electrolux models, it doesn't come cheap. | | | | It has great cleaning power, mainly because it has |
| What follows are some pros and cons to help you | | | | a 9.5 V motor - the Eureka only having a 6.5 V |
| decide if the Pronto stick vacuum is for you. | | | | motor. It has two power settings; high and low. |
| Many want a vacuum cleaner that is small and | | | | It also comes with a HEPA filter; most other |
| lightweight. The reason can be that they live in a | | | | brands, including the Eureka, don't. |
| small apartment and don't really need a | | | | There are actually three ways to empty the dust |
| conventional canister or upright, or they want a | | | | cup. You can detach the cup and empty straight |
| second one for localized cleaning. Stick vacuum | | | | into the trash; you can open little 32mm keyhole |
| cleaners are great for cleaning small spaces or | | | | at the bottom of the dust cup and attach a hose |
| localized areas and you also get the added benefit | | | | of another vacuum cleaner to extract the dust; |
| that they are cordless, which gives greater | | | | you can remove the hand-held and open another |
| freedom to move about the home. | | | | opening. |
| Electrolux is a long established electronics | | | | What's bad about the Electrolux EL1000A2 Pronto |
| company manufacturing household appliances. | | | | Bagless Stick Vacuum Cleaner? |
| Their appliances are extremely well-known and | | | | It is pretty poor at cleaning carpets, but this is |
| have a good reputation. When one talks of stick | | | | also true of all stick units. |
| vacuum cleaner the Electrolux Pronto Bagless | | | | When using the hand-held unit, you have to |
| Stick is a brand leader. However, it is probably the | | | | continuously press down the power button; very |
| most expensive stick model on the market, so | | | | tiring after 5 minutes or so. |
| before you buy you should be sure that it is best | | | | The head is on a flexible hose to angle around |
| suited for you needs. | | | | obstacles when in use. However, this means it |
| What's good about the Electrolux EL1000A2 | | | | can't stand up on its own at all. It instantly falls |
| Pronto Bagless Stick Vacuum Cleaner? | | | | over. If I have to put it down for any reason - |
| The Pronto does look fantastic; it has curvy lines, | | | | you can't even prop it against a wall as it will slide |
| smooth surfaces and a truly modern look that | | | | down - I have to pick it up of the floor. |
| surpass other cheaper, older-style stick units. The | | | | The dust cup is small. The capacity of the Pronto |
| handle; the stick; the release buttons that release | | | | is 0.3 quarts whereas the Eureka 166DX vacuum |
| the hand held unit; the hand unit itself; and the | | | | cleaner has a capacity of twice that. |
| design of the floor head have all been designed | | | | |