Overview of the Karcher WD 3 Premium vacuum cleaner: a reliable assistant in everyday life and at a construction site

Comparison with competitors

In the price segment from 6,500 to 9,000 rubles, there are many models similar to the Karcher VC 3. Some of them are more powerful and efficient, others are less reliable and inconvenient to use. For objectivity, let's compare the characteristics of three more vacuum cleaners manufactured by LG, Samsung and Philips.

Model #1 - LG VK76W02HY

Powerful and productive device with a large dust tank and Ellipse Cyclone filtration system.

The main feature is the "Compressor" system - automatic dust pressing technology, due to which the capacity of the dust collector increases. The elements of the pressing system are covered by a 10-year warranty.

Characteristics:

• cleaning - dry
• dust collector - cycle. filter 1.5 l
• noise level - 78 dB
• fine filter - yes
• cons. power - 2000 W
• weight - 5.2 kg
• range - 5 m

Compared to the Karcher VC 3, the model is more stable, powerful, with good suction power - 380 watts. The handle is equipped with an adjustment device for switching power. Sufficient assortment of nozzles included.

But there are also characteristics by which it loses - this is the noise level, dimensions and weight.

Model #2 - Samsung SC8836

Samsung specialists monitor the developments of competitors and try to introduce their own technologies in a timely manner.

One of them is the Super Twin Chamber, which provides maximum suction power for a long time. It is an advantage of the SC8836 vacuum cleaner. The suction power is 430W, and the dust container capacity is 2L, the largest compared to other models.

Characteristics:

• cleaning - dry
• dust collector - cycle. filter 2 l
• noise level - 79 dB
• fine filter - yes
• cons. power - 2200 W
• weight - 6 kg
• range - 10 m

The vacuum cleaner cannot be called economical, but not a single speck of dust in the house will hide from such a powerful unit. A large dust container is useful for general cleaning. If you clean the floors often, and the amount of dust is small, the tank will last several times.

The model is more productive and roomy than the competitor, respectively, more noisy and heavy.

Model #3 - Philips FC9350 PowerPro Compact

Efficient and fast cleaning of the premises is ensured by a powerful motor and the design of the cyclone filter.

The company's development is PowerCyclone 5 technology, which separates dust from the air redirected to the outside. The MultiClean nozzle adheres to the floor surface more tightly than a standard brush.

Characteristics:

• cleaning - dry
• dust collector - cycle. filter 1.5 l
• noise level - 82 dB
• fine filter - yes
• cons. power - 1800 W
• weight - 4.5 kg
• range - 7.5 m

This is a more powerful model than the Karcher VC 3, but with the same range and approximately the same weight. Phillips's plus is a 1.5-liter dust container, and the minus is noise.

First impressions of the vacuum cleaner

The tests were carried out on a new wooden floor. The builders left whole deposits of sawdust between the boards. Why not a landfill?

Turning on the vacuum cleaner, I was convinced that it was quite noisy. If someone is sleeping in the room, then it is better not to turn on the device. I just once heard that there are low-noise vacuum cleaners that do not wake up people sleeping in the same room during operation. No, the miracle did not happen. Karcher WD3 Premium makes noise as it should be for real workers.

But how he sucks up garbage! The old Samsung was not standing nearby. I’m generally modestly silent about the robot vacuum cleaner. All the sawdust that had to be “sucked in” ended up inside the apparatus easily and naturally after the first passage through the cracks in the floor.

A special nozzle allows you to crawl into all sorts of narrow places. As for the brush, it is also very convenient. Turns easily and goes under cabinets and bed.

In a word, the first minutes of operation of the vacuum cleaner left quite a pleasant impression. It became clear that we did the right thing, that we did not buy some more expensive version with a water filter, but settled on this proven technique ...

And suddenly!!!

At first, the sound changed dramatically. The intensity of suction of debris immediately fell. Something clearly went wrong.

Having removed the “head” of the vacuum cleaner, I found that the paper bag had jumped off its regular place and all the dust was going straight into the tank, partially settling on the cartridge filter.Since the dust was fine enough, the filter quickly clogged completely and the vacuum cleaner stopped performing its functions.

I had to go outside and beat the dust out of the filter. Too bad I didn't take pictures of the process. It turned out such a cloud that I had to run a little to the side so that I could breathe. It's good that the wind was in the right direction

Why did the bag rip off, why did the cartridge filter clog so quickly? Unfortunately, I have not found the answer to this question. Only later, when the bag was a little filled with garbage, it began to fit more tightly to the inlet. It didn't break him anymore. But if you put a new bag, the situation may repeat itself.

Let's come back to this issue a little later.

From then until now, the device has been working as expected. As I already wrote, a whole month has passed. About once every two or three days we vacuum our apartments and so far, everything seems to be going well.

Selection Tips

Vacuum cleaners Karcher differ in their functional characteristics, configuration and size. Before buying a vacuum cleaner, you need to determine what specific work the selected model will perform. When choosing, you need to take into account such nuances.

Selecting the type of filter and bin. Karcher models can have garbage collectors: a fabric or paper bag and a container (cyclone). The advantage of models with a garbage bag is better filtration, but they have a smaller container size. The bagless vacuum cleaner is equipped with a convenient device for collecting bulky debris and various liquids. Containers can be metal or made of durable plastic.However, they have a significant drawback - a high level of noise and the formation of dust when cleaning small debris. Cloth bags are reusable but do not hold dusty debris well and are difficult to clean. Paper bags are disposable and thrown away with the trash after work. They are fragile, can break and need to be changed constantly. But they guarantee better filtration. When choosing models with bags, you need to clarify whether non-original bags can be used, since branded ones are often expensive.

It is necessary to take into account the presence of additional options: switching the hose to the blowing mode, a device for folding the cord, the presence of an indicator of filter contamination and fullness of the dust bag, a thermal relay that protects the device from overheating

In addition, it is important to pay attention to the mobile ability of the vacuum cleaner: equipped with reliable wheels, comfortable carrying handles, a sufficiently long suction hose and an electric cord

Peculiarities

There are 2 types of Karcher construction vacuum cleaners - industrial and household. Household (household) vacuum cleaners are designed for use during home repairs and post-repair cleaning. The units remove the remains of gypsum, cement, dust from asbestos and wood, as well as various liquids. They differ from ordinary vacuum cleaners in their power, the size of the bin and a high degree of reliability. Their design features are also somewhat different: the hose is much wider, the body is made of impact-resistant materials, and the filtration system has several levels.

Household vacuum cleaners can be with or without a garbage bag.Bagless types use a cyclone type system and use a plastic container instead of a paper bag. They are designed to collect large debris and any liquid. Such vacuum cleaners are much more practical to maintain - after work, the garbage simply spills out of the container, the durable dust collector withstands the impact of solid waste, unlike bags.

Karcher industrial or professional vacuum cleaners are used during construction and professional repair work, in industrial enterprises, and are widely used by cleaning companies for cleaning hotels, shopping centers and other public premises. Some models of industrial vacuum cleaners have a metal dust collector, which allows them to remove even metal chips, stains of acids, alkalis and oils. The characteristic features of these devices are:

• reliability in operation;
• large capacity of waste bins (17-110 l);
• high suction power (up to 300 mbar);
• high work efficiency.

Excellent maneuverability is ensured by large wheels, and there are convenient handles for carrying. Vacuum cleaners have a wide functional ability: the collection of any solid debris and liquids, and in some individual models, it is possible to connect to electric tools to work with them. Most parts of the devices can be interchanged.

Karcher construction vacuum cleaners are also divided into those designed for wet cleaning and dry. Dry cleaning devices are used only for collecting dry garbage in sufficiently large areas and with a high degree of pollution.Vacuum cleaners for wet cleaning carry out it in 2 stages - first, detergent is sprayed, and then layers of softened debris are removed. Along with cleaning, deodorization of the room also takes place.

Preparing the vacuum cleaner for the first use

First: find and attach the wheels. Without them, it will be extremely inconvenient to work, unless, of course, you are going to use the vacuum cleaner in a stationary version. For example, to collect dust from a jigsaw or other tools in a home workshop.

Next is the installation of the cartridge filter. The most interesting thing is that this filter allows the use bagless vacuum cleaner for garbage. That is, it is enough to attach a cartridge filter and you can turn on the vacuum cleaner. All debris must be collected in the tank.

Looking ahead, I will say that this method did not justify itself. At least in our particular case, when the vacuum cleaner encountered very fine dust. The cartridge filter quickly became clogged with it and the suction power dropped significantly.

We then installed the paper trash bag from the starter kit:

A garbage bag can hold, just think, 17 liters! Compared to this volume, the two-liter capacity from the good old Samsung looks like a mockery. And if you look at the microscopic garbage container from the robot vacuum cleaner, then its purely toy essence ceases to cause any doubts.

To tell the truth, I scratched my turnips for a long time in terms of how to attach the bag. There is not a sound about this in the instructions, they say, you can guess for yourself - they are not small.

Finally, through the incredible tension of the gray matter, sorting through the options and other "dances with a tambourine", I managed to put the bag on "where it should be". Look, suddenly you also stall at this step:

Everything seems to be very simple. The bag contains a thick cardboard with a round "hole". There is a rubber ring in this hole. It is necessary to pull the ring on the neck of the inlet. To tell the truth, I'm still not very sure that I installed the bag correctly. Some very flimsy connection turned out. But there are no other options; left it like that.

The next step is to assemble the vacuum cleaner body and connect the corrugated hose. It's easy, even I did it right away

But with the assembly of the brush had to tinker again. The fact is that there can be either a brush or rubber inserts (both options are on one of the previous photos). Naturally, I chose the brush. However, no matter how much I tried to insert it into a regular place, something did not work out. At some point, I even thought that this brush is not from this vacuum cleaner model. Well, a person with one and a half higher educations cannot be so stupid.

It turned out - how can

Finally, everything worked out. It's just that the metal parts with bristles had to be moved a little. As a result, the long-awaited click was finally heard, announcing the complete readiness of the brush and the entire apparatus for operation.

Disadvantages of a vacuum cleaner

We have already discussed the first disadvantage. Perhaps the reason for this situation is the incorrect installation of the bag. I do not rule out my mistake. Therefore, we leave this problem with a big question mark for now.

There is one more thing that I personally did not like: the vacuum cleaner has very pliable wheels. It is worth literally pulling the device a little by the hose and it drives up close to you.In my opinion, this is not very convenient. The vacuum cleaner, so to speak, constantly "gets underfoot". Sometimes you have to push him away.

Of course, this is better than if he did not drive at all, or drive with great difficulty, like my old Samsung. All hope is that the wheels will become a little clogged over time and the device will not be so “obedient”.

True, there is another extreme: if a wire gets under the wheel, then the device is very difficult to pull off. You have to rearrange it. So two extremes are obtained: either it is very easy to ride, or not at all.

Model through the eyes of buyers

People have been actively and for a long time using Karcher WD 3 Premium vacuum cleaners, so there are enough reviews. Consider the positive and negative sides of the device, based on the opinion of the owners who have been using the model for more than a year.

The vacuum cleaner has many advantages - from the reliability of the outer shell to the flawless performance of the functions declared by the manufacturer. Many people like the simple collapsible design - the device can be disassembled, washed and dried quickly.

Others appreciated the maintainability: almost all spare parts can be found in stores or service centers. The same should be said about consumables - paper filters are always on sale.

All users are happy with the large volume of the tank, some of them bought this model because of it. Having a paper bag also came in handy.

Homeowners who prefer to do repairs on their own speak positively about the vacuum cleaner. The device often helps them both during construction work and when cleaning in the garage. With its help, in a couple of minutes you can restore order in the local area.

The following conclusions can be drawn about the advantages of a vacuum cleaner:

• spacious;
• powerful;
• multifunctional;
• strong;
• inexpensive;
• easy to care for.

It can also be called practical - because of the ability to store nozzles directly in the body, two Pull & Push latches to secure the container and a universal cartridge filter.

Disadvantages of a premium vacuum cleaner

The cons of the device are usually revealed during use, and even a vacuum cleaner that fully meets the requirements shows negative sides over time.

One of the main drawbacks is a flaw in the design - there is no cable winding mechanism. The cord is not hidden in the case, like conventional vacuum cleaners, but is forced to hang on the side or just lie next to it.

This is inconvenient when you need to move the device to another location or simply leave it for storage.

The length of the cord also did not please the buyers. Instead of a 4-meter cable, it was possible to install a 5-7-meter cable, this would make it much easier to connect the vacuum cleaner and operate it outside the walls of one room

Paper bulk bags are easy to use, but the cost of consumables has proven to be high for some users.

This is important when cleaning is frequent and the volume of garbage is large.

The manufacturer recommends the use of bags, but due to their high cost, many use a tank without an additional dust collector.

Thus, the following are recognized as significant shortcomings:

• loud noise, especially when paired with a power tool;
• lack of autorewind;
• expensive consumables;
• short cord;
• device dimensions.

Given that the average cost of the model is 5500-5800, the listed shortcomings can be forgiven. There are very few complaints about the quality of cleaning, the power of the device and the reliability of the design.

Instructions for use

The main rules when working with household vacuum cleaners is to keep the components of the device clean. It is worth adhering to the following recommendations:

• after each cleaning, it is necessary to clean the filter, clean the tank or filter bag from debris;
• try not to bend the power cord, and before plugging it in, check its integrity;
• when connecting a power tool directly to a vacuum cleaner, make sure that the air flow outlet with waste from the tool is properly fixed to the unit;
• Timely protection of filters will significantly extend the life of the vacuum cleaner.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of Karcher construction vacuum cleaners are undeniable.

• Efficiency remains stable even with prolonged use. The quality of the German assembly guarantees a small percentage (about 2-3%) of defective products.
• A wide range of functional abilities is provided by strongly suction pumps, which are able to collect both dusty and coarse debris with simultaneous purification (up to 97%) of the air.
• The latest multi-level filtration technique guarantees the environmental friendliness of the device: the air at the outlet meets sanitary requirements.
• The powerful engine provides the ability to work continuously for several hours.
• Vacuum cleaners are very economical.
• The cleaning done is of a high quality.
• The motor runs with a fairly low noise level. The devices are corrosion resistant.
• Vacuum cleaners have filter clogging indicators. The antistatic system of protection against electric shock guarantees safe operation of the device.

Conclusion

The Karcher WD3 Premium household vacuum cleaner is a thing that deserves the highest ratings.For the average user, it is a great helper in the household, able to collect not only dry debris, but also spilled liquid.

Of course, over time, he will lose his original gloss, will be shabby, scratched. Perhaps even beaten. But if at the same time it increases productivity and the comfort of life, then the appearance will no longer matter much. In extreme cases, you can go to the store and buy another one. At a price of about 6,000 rubles, this does not seem to be some kind of extraordinary action.

As a user of a vacuum cleaner, I can say that the device is certainly worthy. I did not regret at all that I bought it, although I looked at the WD5 model. For my specific tasks, this is overkill. WD3 handles just about everything. If I had to choose a vacuum cleaner again, I would probably buy the same one again. I recommend!

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In general, the Karcher brand WD 3 Premium vacuum cleaner is a reliable, productive, multifunctional unit that has many advantages. Disadvantages should also be taken into account, because they may be important for someone when choosing. In general, this is a good household helper for owners of private houses who prefer to do everything with their own hands.

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