| Not all models of Riccar upright vacuum cleaners are | | | | come with a 12amp motor. After telling you about |
| worth buying - certainly not at the price being asked. | | | | the metal components I now have to tell you that |
| However, one or two of them are worth taking a | | | | the Standard only comes with a plastic base plate. |
| closer look at. Here are some reviews of vacuum | | | | Again, I would look elsewhere. The only major |
| cleaners from Riccar. | | | | difference between the Deluxe and Premium is that |
| Before discussing individual models lets first list what's | | | | the Premium comes with a floor selector switch. If |
| good and bad about all the uprights by Riccar. First, | | | | you have just one type of flooring then the cheaper |
| what's good? | | | | Deluxe if preferable, but if you have mixed floor |
| All Riccar vacuum cleaners are made in America. You'll | | | | types then the Premium is definitely the one to go |
| find more metal on a Riccar upright than you will find | | | | for. |
| on any other domestic model. The wand is metal, the | | | | Riccar Brilliance Vacuum |
| base plate is stainless steel, there's a reinforced metal | | | | There are 3 models to choose from; Standard, |
| pedal and even the cord hook is metal. More | | | | Deluxe and Premium. All feature the Tandem Air |
| importantly, there's metal where the eye can't see - | | | | System; you get two motors instead of the usual |
| there are reinforced metal pivots inside the head that | | | | one. There's a high-flow direct air motor just above |
| will withstand wear and tear better then other | | | | the head for maximum suction power, and high-flow |
| vacuums. If you get the chance, compare a Riccar | | | | clean air motor a little higher up that provides suction |
| upright cleaner to a leading brand like an Electrolux | | | | power for the onboard tools as well as contributing |
| Oxygen 3 vacuum cleaner. You'll find a lot less metal | | | | to the high efficiency filter of the vacuum. All |
| and far more plastic on the Electrolux upright. | | | | vacuums have onboard tools. What really |
| Components made from metal will last longer than | | | | differentiates the models is the type of filter you |
| those made with plastic. | | | | get. The Standard has a five stage charcoal filter; the |
| As if to underscore the durability of its upright | | | | Deluxe has a 7 seven stage charcoal filter; and the |
| vacuum cleaners, Riccar offers warranties ranging | | | | Premium has a 7 stage HEPA filter. If you can live |
| from 2 to 6 years on its models. The expensive | | | | without HEPA, the Standard model is good value for |
| Electrolux Oxygen 3 vacuum cleaner comes with only | | | | money. |
| a 2 year warranty. | | | | Riccar Radiance Vacuum |
| So, what's bad about a Riccar upright vacuum? | | | | This vacuum comes with a 7 stage S-Class HEPA |
| The biggest complaint about its uprights is the | | | | filter. Inside there are reinforced metal pivots and a |
| absence of certain types. For instance there is no | | | | Kevlar Poly-V belt - if something breaks in an upright |
| cyclonic version (Dyson and Hoover make one). You | | | | it'll be one of these two parts, so you can be more |
| won't find a bagless one either. Also, if you want one | | | | confident that this machine isn't going to let you |
| that will clean your carpet (with water and/or steam) | | | | down on this. You also get a floor selector switch, |
| you're not going to find it from this manufacturer. | | | | carpet height adjust, a quick release cord hook and |
| They're also a little on the heavy side and they aren't | | | | brushroll jam and bag full indicators. There's also a |
| the most modern looking of vacuum cleaners. | | | | Radiance Premium version. This machine comes with |
| They're also hard to find; only authorized retailers are | | | | a HEPA Plus filter that is 100% sealed, thereby |
| allowed to sell them, so it's far easier to go and find | | | | capturing 99.97% of particles down to a size of 0.3 |
| and compare other brands. | | | | microns. |
| Riccar Vibrance Vacuum | | | | Of the models above, the Brilliance is probably the |
| This is the cheapest of the uprights. There are 6 | | | | best in term of its functionality and cost. The |
| models available but some don't come with tools - | | | | Radiance is good but there are other comparable |
| frankly, who would want to buy any vacuum without | | | | cleaners - the Electrolux Oxygen 3 vacuum cleaner |
| tools? This just leaves us with 4 models; Classic, | | | | offers the same filtration and retails for around the |
| Standard, Deluxe and Premium. The classic comes | | | | same price (if not cheaper). Overall, all models of |
| with a 10amp motor. It is way over priced for what | | | | Riccar vacuum cleaners receive very favorable |
| you get and you'd do well to look at the other | | | | reviews, so you can rest assured that you are, at |
| models or look at another brand. The other models | | | | least, buying a good product. |