Shark AZ950UK, 750 W, 1.5 liters

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Press the button on top of the pin, and the main cylinder lifts away, letting you carry it around where you want it. With the flexible wand lose, you can get into small areas more easily, or clean up high, all without having to lug around the full vacuum and floor head. Lift-Away works brilliantly, turning this beast of a vacuum into a more nimble one. What this should show you is that the filtration system really is doing its job, and you can see how effective it is as collecting dust and allergens.

The filtration system for the AZ950UKT is much the same as the rest of the Shark upright range. The HEPA filter remains by the motor, helping to muffle some of the sound, and also perfectly placed to protect it from dust and debris. This should be washed annually, but we recommend doing it every six months. This test is really simple and involves a decibel meter. This is placed three metres away from the floorhead of the vacuum cleaner. The machine is then switched on, and the sound is recorded. You can see the results in the table below. Noise ( Decibals) The new technology does make this unlikely, but it is good to see that Shark has continued to make sure that customers are able to care for their machined efficiently.Due to the anti-hair wrap technology, there is no real need for brush bar maintenance. If you do need to get in there, you can still flip the floorhead over and access the bar through the soleplate.

Thankfully, it only requires you to push it in this form and when you decide to use the lift away feature it only weighs half the total weight. However, if you do need to lift it in its full form, just be wary of how much it actually weighs. You can also read our detailed guide on Shark repairs, troubleshooting, and maintenance if you want to learn more about caring for your vacuum. The powered lift away also means you have more flexibility to clean under the furniture, get into tighter or lower spaces, and can even use the main floorhead on the stairs.

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The main point of difference with this range is the size of the waste container compared to other models that Shark offer making this ideal for anyone that doesn’t want to empty the waste container on a regular basis. What the powered part refers to is the fact that you can still use the main floorhead as normal because power will continue to be supplied to it. Ultimate cleaning power. Shark has introduced a new brush roller that eliminates any hair from ever getting wrapped on the roller ever again. It really works and is really effective. Another excellent innovation from Shark. If you’ve got a big house and need plenty of vacuuming capability, the Shark AZ950UKT could well be the model for you. This over-sized vacuum cleaner makes short work of dirt, with its large floor head meaning that you can spend less time doing one area. The overall design of this model is pretty much the same as the rest of the upright Shark vacuum cleaners. This is not a bad thing because it’s a very sleek and compact design that makes storage simple and is also easy to move around.

This means that it will need to be emptied more often than the others, and it is smaller than normal for a corded upright. However, it is not quite a dealbreaker because of the other great features this model has. Shark has already proven themselves beyond any doubt as a brand you can trust and one that performs at a premium level without the super-premium price tag of Dyson cordless vacuum cleaners.

Next, the Shark AZ950UKT has a massive 1.6-litre bin. That will take an age to fill, so you can zoom around a large house without having to pause and empty. When you do empty, the bin lifts out easily, and there are flaps at the top and bottom to make it easy to get all dirt out without spilling any on the floor. Taking the bin off reveals one of the two washable filters, with the other under a flap at the front of the vacuum.

One of the main advantages of size is that the Shark AZ950UKT ships with the large DuoClean floor head. With its wide width, it means you can clean large areas fast. As with Shark’s most recent vacuum cleaners, this floorhead has the Anti Hair Wrap tech, which uses a series of combs to stop hair wrapping around the roller. It really works too, and you’ll never have the miserable job of cutting away matted hair. I love the dual LED headlights on the front of this floor head, showing up any dirt that you might otherwise have missed. Anti-Hair Wrap. All hoovers end up with loads of hair getting tangled in the roller which can affect suction power and its really annoying to have to get the scissors out and wrestle with it to get it out. The difference in a machine that does not have full sealing is that the air is pushed through any gap in the machine – leaving the air dirty. Our Filtration Test Results Here is a good if a bit lengthy video showing you exactly what you get with the AZ910 and AZ950 corded upright vacuum cleaners:

x accessory tools. A long crevice and dusting tool which is great for getting down the side of sofa’s and hard to get to areas, upholstery nozzle for running across the surface of your sofa and curtains and depending on whether or not you choose the model with the pet tool ( models ending “T”) it comes with a pet tool specifically used to eliminate all pet hair. There are 4 models in this range with the difference between them being the size of the waste container and whether or not they come with a pet tool so you can easily select the one that is most suitable to your individual circumstances: Secondly, there is a colour difference. The UK is a shade of purple with silver touches, and the UKT is rose gold for a more sophisticated look. The pet tool is even louder, and I didn’t think that possible. Unfortunately, it is something you find across the entire upright range. The volume goes up to 89dB, which would be impressive for a vacuum cleaner if it wasn’t so piercingly loud. Pet Power Brush. This particular tool only comes with the UKT model. It is not motorised, but it is still great at collecting hair and fluff from around the home. It’s small and efficient, and you can read about how handy we found it to be.