Vacuum cleaners

Panasonic MC-UG693

Approximate retail price:

$200

Summary: This bag-equipped Panasonic upright has a brush on/off switch, manual pile-height adjustment, and HEPA filtration. It weighs 18 lbs.

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About - Panasonic MC-UG693
The MC-UG693 is part of the vacuum cleaner test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, upright vacuum cleaner models like the MC-UG693 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Carpet: This score shows how much embedded talc and sand a vacuum cleaner lifted from a medium-pile carpet. Bare floors: This score shows how well a vacuum cleaner picked up sand without dispersing it on bare floors. Tool airflow: This score indicates the strength of airflow through the hose.

About - Panasonic MC-UG693

The MC-UG693 is part of the vacuum cleaner test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, upright vacuum cleaner models like the MC-UG693 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Carpet:: This score shows how much embedded talc and sand a vacuum cleaner lifted from a medium-pile carpet.
Bare floors:: This score shows how well a vacuum cleaner picked up sand without dispersing it on bare floors.
Tool airflow:: This score indicates the strength of airflow through the hose.

Features & Specs - Panasonic MC-UG693
Bag Denotes whether the model has a disposable waste bag. A growing number of vacuums, particularly upright models, use a container that can be emptied eliminating the bag. However, to capture the fine-dirt particles, these models must use a filter (such as a HEPA filter), which can need regular cleaning, or replacement. Replacement filters tend to be significantly more expensive than bags. 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 between 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. Bag	Yes
Brush on/off An independent on/off switch for the rotating brush lets you turn off the brush when using tools or cleaning bare floors. That eliminates any hazard should the vacuum tip over while you have the hose extended. Brush on/off	Yes
Easy on/off A switch that's located on the handle or where your foot can activate it is more convenient than one on the body of the vacuum. Easy on/off	Yes
Manual-pile adjust This feature adjusts the height of the machine to a carpet's pile height to allow for easy movement and thorough cleaning. Adjustments are automatic on some models, but we prefer the manual control afforded by some models. Manual-pile adjust	Yes
Weight (lbs.) The weight of the vacuum cleaner, to the nearest pound. If you expect to carry your vacuum up and down stairs, consider a lighter vacuum (under 20 lbs.) Weight (lbs.)	18
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