Vacuum Cleaner Review of the Sanitaire SC689

The Sanitaire Commercial SC689-A is a well-built upright machine manufactured for hotels, restaurants and offices. Its 5.0 amp motor and E-Z Kleen dust cup make this unit a heavy duty vacuum capable of handling areas that see a lot of traffic. It is strictly an old school design, but for $200-250 dollars it is a solid choice.

This vacuum is a nice looking unit for public areas. The handle is made of chrome steel and the dirt cup or alternative cloth bag is black and white. The base is black with a protective bumper made of thick red vinyl. The white 3-wire grounded cord is a nice length at 30 feet. The overall look is tidy and neat, making it a machine that looks good while it gets the job done.

The Sanitaire Commercial SC689-A is a machine that has some very traditional features but can be accessorized to fit individual needs. From the chrome steel handle to the heavier weight of the overall machine (15lbs), everything feels as though it was built for durability. The unit can be accessorized with either a dirt cup or a filter bag model. The dirt cup is paper bagless and is great for normally non dusty environments. This is a great option because no paper bags are required as the dust cup is simply emptied. The filter bag model is good for environments where air quality is a concern and has a double zipper system on the cloth bag for easy accessibility.

This heavy duty machine has a motor that is easily accessed through the plastic cover on the front of the base and parts are easy to find. The durable brush roller has easy to replace bearings and is easy to remove for cleaning. There is an aluminum plate that covers the bottom of the machine, but there is not a separate enclosure for the belt. This can lead to a problem with needing to replace the belt more often because sharp debris like staples can cut the rubber belt as it passes through the bottom of the unit.

While the Sanitaire Commercial SC689-A is a spiffy looking machine, one of the drawbacks is the sound (78 decibels) the unit produces when it is running. For a commercial grade vacuum, the motor leans to the smaller side of heavy duty at 5.0 amps. One other complaint is that the cord wind up clips are not very durable and have a tendency to snap off.

Overall, the Sanitaire Commercial SC689-A is a great value for the price. The motor is durable and the unit is solid. Extra features that are redeeming include the 6 settings for carpet height adjustment— the industry standard is 4 settings. The handle adjustment has 3 settings. Other pluses are the easy to reach on and off switch located on the handle and the fact that this vacuum is easy to assemble.

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