Overview of the Bosch BSG 62185 vacuum cleaner: bag or container - user choice

Despite the fact that the next development from German manufacturers - the Bosch BSG 62185 vacuum cleaner is a model for 2015-2016, it still has not lost its relevance and is in great demand among buyers.

In the light of this, we decided to make a brief overview of the model and to figure out whether everything is as smooth with this household appliance as the sales managers paint for us.

Assessing the technical parameters, strengths and weaknesses of the unit, as well as comparing it with other vacuum cleaners of a similar price segment, will help to decide on the feasibility of buying a Bosch BSG 62185.

The main characteristics of the model

The BSG 62185 model belongs to the number of vacuum cleaners of container-bag varieties that can collect dust both in the container and in special disposable bags. This model is intended only for dry cleaning and is equipped with a filtering system such as Air clean hepa.

The developers insist that such a system causes almost one hundred percent air purification at the outlet - 99.5%. That is, it produces air on return almost cleaner than the one that is indoors.

A considerable contribution to such high-quality cleaning is made by the dust collector. MEGAfilt SuperTEX. The air in it undergoes preliminary double filtration, and only after that it enters the engine compartment, from where it is sent to the fine filter.

To purchase a truly original device, you should carefully examine the box.Such a logo indicates that the vacuum cleaner was made in Germany

The list of main technical characteristics of the BSG 62185 vacuum cleaner is as follows:

• the device is intended for dry cleaning;
• as a dust collector can act as cyclone container, and a disposable bag, one of which is included;
• power consumption - 2100 W;
• suction power - 380 W;
• power cord - 8 m;
• 12 stages of filtration;
• power and power control is located on the case.

Complete with the device is a universal nozzle for cleaning floors and carpets, a brush for upholstered furniture, as well as a combination.

Additional nozzles are located in the grooves of the rear of the vacuum cleaner and can be removed easily. It’s enough to just pry them with your finger

Nuances and features of work

The power key is located on the upper part of the device, on the right. It is large, so finding it is not difficult. There are simply no others here.

In addition to the on / off function of the device, it is also a power regulator. Work with minimum power is designed for cleaning upholstered furniture. In this case, the engine starts to work not abruptly, but with a smooth set of revolutions. The sound is not too loud, at least for a vacuum cleaner with a declared power of 2100 watts.

To clean carpets, set the regulator to the “rug” icon, that is, to half the power of the appliance. With this position of the lever, the device operates quite loudly.

The power button and power adjustment in this model is located on the left of the case. Finding her is easy

Container Cleaning Efficiency

Smooth movement is provided by three rotary wheels. And the small weight of the device greatly simplifies the cleaning process, since you do not have to make any additional efforts to move it around the apartment.

Universal brush designed for cleaning smooth and carpet surfaces. There is a switch on it that allows you to adjust its operation depending on the surface to be removed.

In order to open the vacuum cleaner container, it is necessary to pull off the bar that locks its upper part. It is located on the front side

Without emptying the container, the vacuum cleaner can handle the cleaning of a small one-bedroom apartment. The degree of loading of the dust bag can be determined by the indicator located on the top of the device.

The crowded container is also indicated by the increased volume of the vacuum cleaner. In addition, depending on the degree of filling of the container, the suction power may weaken somewhat.

Vacuum cleaner care consists in regular cleaning of the dust bag. After each cleaning, thoroughly rinse the container from dirt. You will also have to take time to clean the filters.

To clean and rinse the filters, you will have to disassemble the lower section of the container. To do this, by pressing the side key, unfasten the synthetic secondary filter from the primary cleaning department with a foam filter.

After cleaning, care must be taken to clean the filters. The section with cyclone filters is opened using the button located in front of the lower section of the container

Bag cleaning

If you believe the feedback from users, then almost all of them advise using a disposable bag instead of a container.

Here are the main differences between cleaning with a bag:

1. The engine is much quieter.
2. One bag is enough for several cleanings. Unlike a cyclone container that needs to be emptied and washed after each use.
3. The power of a vacuum cleaner when working with a bag is much higher, which is visible even with the naked eye. This means that the quality of cleaning is also improving.

Of course, this cleaning has its drawbacks. And the main one is the need for regular purchase of bags.

Normal, high-quality bags for a vacuum cleaner brand Bosch BSG 62185 - the pleasure is very expensive. Usually they are sold complete with a filter for the engine compartment and cost from 500 to 600 rubles. And since there are only 5 bags there, cleaning is quite an expensive pleasure.

But there is a way out. To create a reusable bag you will need to purchase dust collectors from Top house.

The heavy-duty Top House dust bags are great for creating reusable bags. But for this you have to tinker a bit

A closer look shows that the bags are made of solid material, similar to the one from which the filters are made. Therefore, the craftsmen, in whose possession there is a sewing machine, came up with a tricky move.

Having made a slot in the bottom of the bag, they sew a short zipper there and - voila, the reusable dust bag is ready!

Of course, one can argue about the degree of its “reusability”, but the fact that one such bag is enough for 5-10 cleanings is a proven fact.

When installing the container even at the initial stage of cleaning, when both filters are still clean, the power already drops by half. This is audible even in noise level.

Well, if there are pets at home, or there is time to clean only once a week, get ready for the fact that the bottom “filtration” chamber of the container will clog over and over again.

Replacing device filters

To maintain the performance of the vacuum cleaner will have to take care of regular cleaning and periodic replacement of filters.

Most often, a filter needs to be cleaned regularly, which protects the engine from dust. But with this, no difficulties should arise.

The fastening of this flat part is akin to being located on most other types of container-type vacuum cleaners designed for dry cleaning. Just pull it up and it will come out of the grooves. It can be washed in water, purged with a compressor, or subjected to simple dry cleaning.

If it was decided to rinse the filter, then it is necessary to wait until it is completely dry, and only then install it in place.

Removing the output filter is also very simple. In the part indicated by the arrow, there is a button, after pressing which the filter can be removed from its grooves without problems

The fine filter also needs care. It is located above, on the side of the power key, and you can not confuse it with anything else. It is very massive, which gives reason to believe that the level of air purity achieved by cleaning it will be significant.

For cleaning, remove it from the vacuum cleaner and blow it thoroughly. Flushing HEPA filters is not recommended. As a rule, their service life is 1-2 years, but if the vacuum cleaner is not used too often, you can wait a while with replacing the filter. The fact that the filter needs to be replaced is indicated by a decrease in the power of the device.

Advantages and disadvantages of Bosch BSG 62185

No matter how the developers assured the instructions that the container filter system in no way affects the retractor power of the vacuum cleaner, they shook their hearts. Even as it affects.

This is a very important part of a vacuum cleaner. Namely, it does not allow small fractions of dust leaked into the working compartment with the container to go further into the compartment with the engine

Therefore, most owners who bought vacuum cleaners of this brand sooner or later simply become disillusioned with the container and begin to use disposable bags.

And all because the trouble with cleaning the container is not so much laborious as it is associated with dirt. Fumbling with dust is unlikely for anyone to enjoy.

What are negative reviews based on?

The main complaints of users are expected to be reduced to the loss of power by a vacuum cleaner due to the rapid clogging of the filter chamber in the container. Because of what, everyone as one is advised to switch to disposable bags.

Unlike some models, in this vacuum cleaner the cover leans forward. In the open position, it rests on the handle and care must be taken not to break it

There are also many users dissatisfied with the increased noise level. Many complain that the 80 dB declared in the technical specifications is just a swindle.

With increased load or when the container begins to clog, the vacuum cleaner makes sounds like a jet plane taking off from the runway. But it is also treated by replacing the container with a bag.

Also, people complain that disposable bags are too expensive. But how to deal with this drawback was described a little higher.

Positive feedback on the device

Among the main advantages include the durability of the German engine. Almost all owners of the Bosch BSG 62185 model are very satisfied with the engine and the power that it gives out when operating with a dust bag.

Many people like the combination of compactness and power of the device. And some people like its design and the fact that you don’t need to press the pedal to wind the cord.

If we take the reviews as a whole, then, apart from complaints about the fast "clogging" of the container, more than 95% will be positive. And the complaints themselves about the imperfection of the container are not negative, but rather contain advice for those who decide to opt for this device.

In order to remove the container, it is necessary to bend the pressure device in front under the inlet, which along the way is the holder of the frame of the bag for collecting dust

A brief overview of the Bosch BSG 62185 model can be seen by watching the following video:

In addition to the BSG 62185 model, this manufacturer has a number of devices designed for dry cleaning. We talked about them in more detail in this stuff.

Comparison with similar models

In fact, there are very few models of a combined type, that is, designed to work with a dust bag and a cyclone container. Consider similar models from among competitors, comparing them according to the main technical characteristics.

Model No. 1 - LG VK76A02NTL

Another popular vacuum cleaner for collecting dry garbage. The cyclone type unit is presented in black and gray. Its suction power and price category correspond to the culprit of the review - Bosch BSG 62185. However, there are some differences.

Specifications:

• purpose - dry cleaning;
• type of dust collector - a plastic container of a cyclone type, 1.5 l;
• power consumption - 2000 W;
• suction power - 230 W;
• power cord - 5 m;
• power adjustment - on the case.

The kit includes a fine filter HEPA11, a universal nozzle floor / carpet, as well as a crevice for furniture.

First of all, buyers are attracted by the price and brand name. Users are satisfied with the suction power, maneuverability and appearance of the equipment. Of the shortcomings, noisy work is most often called. However, the manufacturer did not position the model as quiet - the declared noise level is 78 dB.

Model No. 2 - Samsung VC20M25

Another similar competitor is the Korean Samsung VC20M25. Just like a Bosch device, it is equipped with an effective fine filter.

Specifications:

• the vacuum cleaner is designed for dry cleaning;
• only a bag acts as a dust collector, but it is possible to fix a cyclone container for large garbage on a working handle;
• power consumption - 2000 W;
• suction power - not specified by the manufacturer;
• power cord - 6 m;
• control is also located on the body.

In light of the fact that this vacuum cleaner is only bagged, it clearly loses the model to which our review is devoted. Nothing can be said about the suction power, since the manufacturer simply did not specify this parameter. But its price is clearly somewhat overstated.

Model No. 3 - Philips FC8455 PowerLife

A bright raspberry bag vacuum cleaner from Philips is ready to compete with the Bosch unit. The models are the same in price and almost identical in suction power (350 W versus 380 W). The main feature of Philips FC8455 PowerLife is collecting dust only in a bag.

Specifications:

• the vacuum cleaner is designed for dry cleaning;
• dust collector - bag, 3 l;
• power consumption - 2000 W;
• suction power - 350 W;
• power cord - 6 m;
• power regulator is placed on the housing

The FC8455 PowerLife is well equipped.There is a fine filter, turbo shutter, as well as a set of practical nozzles: slotted, universal, mini-turbo and small. An ON / OFF foot switch, cord auto-winding and a dust bag full indicator are provided.

Operational advantages identified by users: beautiful design, lightness, high power, good equipment, roomy dust collector.

Identified shortcomings: during operation, you smell plastic, the difficulty of cleaning the turbo brush, sufficiently fast heating, the body is electrolyzed and attracts dust.

Conclusions and the best deals on the market

As we can see, there are no particular complaints about the model, except for the constantly clogging container, which reduces the suction power. And if you take into account that it works great only with a bag, then you should review it only from this position, that is, just like a bag kind of vacuum cleaner. As such, she is the undisputed leader in her category.

Those who are happy with the bag fuss can be sure that they will get a high-quality, reliable and durable model. Who is not, it is better to look at the container types of vacuum cleaners.

If you have experience using a Bosch BSG 62185 vacuum cleaner, please tell our readers if you are satisfied with the operation of the device. Leave your comments, share experiences, participate in the discussion - the block for communication is located below.