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