My MAKITA Cordless..One Powerful Sucker!...
Written: Aug 24 '03
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Pros: Cordless, powerful battery, lightweight, simple to use
Cons: battery and charger sold separately
The Bottom Line: Makita 4073D Cordless Vacuum...a great addition to the shop or the home.
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| Mimi369's Full Review: Makita 4073D Cordless Vacuum |
While rummaging through my spouse's storage and tool shed a few weekends ago, I discovered a whole new world of power. Powerful drills, powerful gardening tools and a super powerful sucker that I actually brought into the house! No, I'm not referring to my husband! I am raving about my husband's Makita Cordless Vacuum!
I asked him about this wonderful lightweight, so easy to handle cordless vacuum cleaner and he explained that it is one of the few vacuum cleaners small enough and lighweight enough for him to work with in his tool shed. After using this fantastic and easy to maneuver cordless vacuum, I do totally understand my husband's thinking as well as his reasons for keeping it out of my reach all of this time!
I thoroughly checked out this awesome sturdy little cleaner and have found that working with it is much easier for me. What I love most is that this powerful vacuum can do many of my household cleaning jobs and I prefer using it instead of lugging out the old Hoover canister vacuum cleaner (with all of the missing attachments!)
What immediately struck me about the Makita Cordless Vacuum, model 4073D is the ability to extend the entire length of the vacuum cleaner by adding an extension piece! I truly believe that the manufacturer, Makita definitely had the consumer in mind when designing this part that comes as a standard part of the unit. Plus, I can do so much more with this extension added on; things that my husband never dreamed of.
I asked my husband to describe his likes and dislikes while using this vacuum so that I would have a basis for comparison. I wanted to know if he was as thrilled and happy with this little lean mean sucking machine as I am.
~~Features~~
The reason that my husband purchased this particular cordless vacuum cleaner from Makita is because it offered many features for a very reasonable price. Believe me when I tell you that my husband does not make important purchases on a whim.
He does lots of research before hand, even going to many different stores in order to comparison shop and get the best tool for his money. A year or so ago, after much shopping around, my spouse bought our Makita vacuum for under sixty-five dollars, including tax.
There, is a wonderful warranty against defects in workmanship. We have yet to use the return policy, but it is always recommended to save all receipts in the even that a refund or return is necessary.
I agree that my darling made a wise purchase with the Makita Cordless Vacuum. We both concur that this machine is extremely lightweight, only weighing in at only TWO and a half pounds! The slight weight actually does make it much easier for us to be in control while vacuuming instead of the vacuum pulling us along as in some heavier uprights.
The handle is specially designed for a nice comfortable fit. It is wide to grasp and has an extremely soothing feel while vacuuming many surfaces. I have used this vacuum to remove little dust bunnies from our ceiling fan in the bedroom as well as to get pretzel salt and popcorn kernels from between the couch cushions. (This happens a lot when the old man is snacking and watching a game on cable.)
In fact, it seems to make vacuuming more fun than a dreadful chore! And, no... hubby did not feel this way about vacuuming out his tool shed.
The Makita Corporation is known for designing and manufacturing highly durable and top quality power tools for the purpose of making consumers lives easier and more efficient. This company is well regarded for its tools that are most useful for the professional craftsman, the family handyman or woman and anyone else looking for well made cordless tools.
~~Testimonials~~
My husband states that the Makita Cordless Vacuum has a very strong suction, powerful enough to pick up nails, tacks, staples, wood chips, metal scraps and many other shop debris. It is small, yet the 7.2 battery voltage is huge! After charging the battery which is not included, on the charging base (which, by the way he had to buy separately from the unit) we get to vacuum continuously for nearly twenty minutes!
I will admit that my husband was not thrilled to have to purchase the battery and the charger in a separate purchase, however, he does not hold this against the vacuum. The vacuum works well and the separate ordering is incidental. By the way, the battery used for the Makita Cordless Vacuum, model 4073D is the 7000 battery. The additional cost for this part is just under thirty dollars.
He ordered the battery and charger through an online retailer. Ordering a catalog for additional parts and accessories is easy by calling 1-800 347-5096.
Since my husband spends lots of time out in his shed working on various projects, it is an important feature that the Makita Cordless Vacuum is so powerful. Nothing has stopped it yet from performing its powerful sucking action.
Most vacuums would have been stopped in their tracks by nails and other shed items, but the Makita Cordless Vacuum is able to take on the biggest jobs as well as the small ones with the same vengeance.
The weight alone is a perfect feature for women like myself who do not want to lug around a huge vacuum that weighs a ton. That is what I still have my Hoover around for. The Makita Cordless Vacuum is perfect in size and weight and barely takes up any room. It does comes with a nozzle for getting into small tight corners, as well as a crevice nozzle. We had to order additional paper filters because the unit came supplied with only a five pack of filters. If cloth filters are preferable, those can also be re-ordered.
~~ Disposable Paper Filters For 4073D- 5Pk ~~ is only $2.79
~~ Reusable Cloth Filter For 4073D ~~ costs $1.99
These items are also available through the catalog that can be ordered by calling the number listed above.
I personally love that our little Makita vacuum is NOT LOUD at all. Thank goodness for this feature. The sound of the unit is like the soft whir of a cake blender. Now, that's quiet for a vacuum. It's so quiet that I can hear every note and word coming from the music playing on my stereo as I dance around the house with my Makita!
~~Final Thoughts and Recommendations~~
I never would have thought that I would enjoy vacuuming so much. I have always enjoyed cleaning, but vacuuming wasn't always at the top of my list. Well, thanks to the Makita Cordless Vacuum it is up at the top.
The Makita Cordless Vacuum is a great cleaning tool that anyone can use whether in the house or out in the tool shed. It is so versatile. I just love it!
So when you are looking for a vacuum with great sucking power, combined with an ergonomically designed handle, is also lightweight and convenient to use, then go out and hunt down the best.
Get a powerful sucker; one that is unafraid of staples and nails yet gentle enough to use on the couch and drapes! I highly recommend the Makita Cordless Vacuum, model 4073D.
You won't regret it.
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