Thomas Twin XT vacuum cleaner review: a clean home and fresh air guaranteed
The set of household appliances in every household traditionally complements the vacuum cleaner.This type of useful and necessary devices has come a long way in design perfection and at the present stage is represented by truly interesting developments.
Take, for example, a top-class development - the Thomas Twin XT vacuum cleaner, designed not only for cleaning carpets, rugs and upholstered furniture, but also for servicing hard surfaces. The model supports both washing and dry cleaning functions.
- Multifunctionality: dry and wet cleaning, liquid collection
- High degree of air purification from dust and allergens
- Electronic power control
- Long power cord - 8 m
- Excellent suction power
- Moderate noise level
- High price
- The water supply hose falls out periodically
- Significant dimensions and heavy weight
- Small size bag for attachments
- The complexity of caring for a vacuum cleaner
Let's take a closer look at this device from the series of household appliances for the home.
The content of the article:
Review of the German vacuum cleaner model Twin XT
The traditional first step of any review is the technical specifications. Actually, this step is always seen as mandatory when purchasing household appliances, including a Thomas Twin XT vacuum cleaner.
Even a superficial review of the characteristics of the equipment opens up much more opportunities to choose exactly the option you need.
Twin XT model specifications table:
| Body dimensions and weight of the structure | 486 × 318 × 306 mm; 8.2 kg |
| Supply voltage and power | 220V 50 Hz; 1700 W |
| Noise level and suction power | No more than 81 dB; 325 |
| Support types of cleaning | Wet or dry, collecting spilled water |
| Collection volume and filter type | 1.8 l; aquafilter, fine filter |
The device is equipped with a convenient telescopic rod-pipe, thanks to which air (dust, moisture) is taken from the surface being cleaned.
For installation on a pipe rod, the kit includes several working attachments:
- slotted,
- for cleaning furniture upholstery,
- under carpet and carpet material,
- for upholstered furniture,
- for hard floors.
Among the design features, the vertical parking system of the vacuum cleaner should be highlighted. However, at the same time, the Twin XT vacuum cleaner from Thomas does not have a visual indication that the dust collector is full.
There is also no control module directly on the body (on the rod) of the device. There is, however, no need for such a module, since control is performed automatically by electronics.
Like many other Thomas models, the device is equipped with an automated power cable winding system. The system unwinds the power cord, 8 meters long, in a few seconds. It is worth noting: with the power cable completely unwound, the machine provides a cleaning radius of up to 11 meters.
Additional settings, care and movement
A module made using technology is built into the body of the device Touch Tronic. Thanks to such a control system, the required machine power is achieved for specific cleaning conditions. The introduction of the module into the design of household appliances is done according to all the rules of user convenience.
A few light movements with your fingers are enough to set the device to the desired operating mode. In addition, ease of setup is increased due to the presence of a visual indicator of suction power.
Every user of vacuum cleaners is concerned about the issue of caring for their equipment. And in this sense, the German design again seems attractive (at first glance).
The filter elements included with the device, including foam rubber products and HEPA fine filters, can be washed with ordinary water.
In practice, this method of cleaning filter elements results in a longer service life of filters until replacement. At the same time, after each regular wash, the working filters of the Thomas Twin XT device do not lose their performance at all.
From the successful architecture of the filters, the user’s attention involuntarily moves to the design of the roller wheels, due to which the device moves.It would seem an insignificant detail. But in living rooms, traffic conditions are often seen as “routes” that are quite difficult for mobile household appliances.
The Thomas Twin XT body chassis at the front “stands” firmly on four wheels. The rear wheels are of a standard design, made of plastic, have a large diameter and a rubberized outer rim.
The wheel-roller apron is made of a special springboard-type design. Such rollers are interesting because they allow free rotation of 360º. Therefore, obstacles familiar to household appliances - wires, carpet boundaries, thresholds, etc. - can be overcome without much difficulty.
The video, shot directly by the manufacturer of German vacuum cleaners Thomas, clearly demonstrates what the perfect residential cleaning machine is capable of.
Pros and cons of this model
This vacuum cleaner, like any household appliance, including Thomas Twin series models, have their own advantages and disadvantages. To decide whether the model in question is right for you, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the main pros and cons.
Advantages of German harvesting equipment
Among the advantages of the Thomas Twin XT design, the user will certainly note technological innovation - Aqua Box. We are talking about technology that eliminates the use of bag practices for collecting dust.
This approach eliminates unnecessary overhead costs (for replacing bags) and, what is important, ensures the stability of the process of sucking in the working environment by a vacuum cleaner during the cleaning process.
The functionality of Aqua Box technology is built on the simplest principles. It is enough to pour a small volume of water (up to 1 liter) into a special container, and upon completion of cleaning/cleaning, the water is removed from the container along with dirt deposits.
Another “trick” of the Thomas Twin XT equipment is the dust “suppression” technology. This effect is achieved together with Aqua Box, when a “wall” of water is formed at the entrance to the container with water.
The dust-air mixture collected by the vacuum cleaner is drawn through this “water wall”, providing high-quality washing of the air flow.
This way you can delete:
- large and medium-sized garbage,
- small dust particles,
- various types of allergens.
Among the advantages of the design solutions of the Thomas Twin XT, an analogue of a classic mop – a special kind of attachment – also looks interesting. The design of the accessory is made in such a way that during the process of cleaning the surface, zonal spraying of water is performed.
Using a unique nozzle, hard floors are washed in a similar way to a mop, followed by quick drying. Of course, the quality of cleaning with such an accessory is excellent.
In general, the attachments included in the kit are made taking into account achieving results at a high level.Directly on the machine body there are special slots for temporary placement of attachments.
It's convenient and practical. Therefore, the purchase of a Twin XT household vacuum cleaner from the Thomas series is recommended for a wide segment of the population - from families with young children to users with allergies.
Disadvantages of Thomas Twin XT
With all its advantages, of which, as the review showed, there are quite a lot, the Thomas Twin XT vacuum cleaner is not without its drawbacks, of course.
As user practice shows, the number of shortcomings is calculated in three points:
- Rear wheel functionality.
- Preparatory process for Aqua Box.
- Caring for the Aqua Box after cleaning.
Initially, in the first months of operation of the equipment, the rear wheels work quite well and do not cause any complaints. However, over time, the “straight” design of the shaft-wheel assembly begins to take its toll. The unit does not have traditional bearings. The shaft fits directly inside the plastic protrusion.
For this reason, over time, when various types of dirt accumulate in the area of the unit, the rear wheels begin to creak and lose their freedom of movement. Ultimately, complete blocking of rotation cannot be ruled out if the structure is not disassembled and cleaned in time.
The second most important disadvantage of the Thomas Twin XT is considered by many users to be the process of preparing the Aqua-box before using the machine. This procedure takes some time (inserting filters into the compartments, pouring water, installing them inside the case), which somewhat irritates impatient users.
Moreover, the procedure becomes more complicated when a combination of cleaning modes is provided. A similar situation (third drawback) occurs after completion of the cleaning procedures.
Here you need to carry out the reverse steps related to care:
- remove the box;
- remove water;
- remove filters;
- rinse the extracted elements;
- wash the box itself.
It should be noted that the maintenance procedure takes almost as much time as is spent directly on cleaning the premises.
However, retreating from such actions or performing them quickly and with poor quality is unacceptable and undesirable, since during the next cleaning, improper cleaning of the accessories will certainly have an impact.
However, the last two shortcomings of the list can be considered purely conditional, given that much in the process of operating a vacuum cleaner depends on the desires, patience and cleanliness of the user himself. Another disadvantage some owners include is the completely plastic body of the device, which over time loses its original color.
But now, when polypropylene dominates materials globally, almost all household appliances are susceptible to this deficiency, and the Twin XT design from Thomas is no exception.
Comparison of Twin XT with competing models
If we consider the Thomas Twin XT from the point of view of comparison with other developments that can compete, we can collect a fairly large number (more than a dozen) competing models of the same Thomas company.
Competing models are almost identical in functionality, but the user can win in terms of cost. Let's take a closer look at the most significant of them.
Competitor #1 – Thomas Aqua Pet & Family
The first model of the list is actually a duplicate in terms of design proposals and functionality. This option also doesn’t stand out much when comparing power and suction, functionality and working accessories.
The difference is noted only in the market value in the range of 1 - 2 thousand rubles, depending on the place of sale. However, price is not the best selection criterion.
The appearance of the model is slightly different, so the discerning buyer has plenty to choose from. As for functionality, the owners highly rate the Thomas Aqua Pet & Family model, considering it the best option for its price.
Competitor #2 - Thomas Twin T1 Aquafilter
The second competitor is more profitable in price by about 5 - 7 thousand rubles, while the functionality of the device is practically not inferior. The difference between the machines in power consumption is only 100 W.
The only negative is from the equipment that the Thomas Twin XT has, in this version there is no visual indication and there is no module for adjusting the suction power in the same way Touch Tronic. That is, there is a design of a simplified configuration.
Competitor #3 - Thomas Aqua Box Compact
The third competitor on the list is a compact version of the Thomas vacuum cleaner, which is distinguished by the presence of an exclusively dry cleaning mode. Meanwhile, in terms of power consumption and the volume of the aqua filter, the machine’s parameters are virtually identical to the development of the Thomas Twin XT.
However, the set of attachments is much poorer, the length of the power cord is 2 meters shorter and the weight of the Aqua Box Compact is 1 kg less. The difference in price is 2.5 – 4 thousand.rub.
Reviews from owners of the extra model Twin XT
Owners of top-class equipment designed for cleaning in everyday conditions speak differently about the German machine. This is obvious: different people - different reviews. So, some of the owners of the device are extremely satisfied with the purchase.
Buyers note that when the device was purchased, wet cleaning was carried out as an experiment, cleaning the light-colored carpet of the bedroom. The carpet regained its original color after cleaning. Stains that previously could not be cleaned are completely washed away.
And some owners of this vacuum cleaner, pet lovers, note that if a cat/dog or other “fluffy animal” lives in the apartment, then fur often accumulates on the sofa cover and on the carpets. But this vacuum cleaner does an excellent job of removing cat hair.
Negative reviews are primarily due to the fact that some people find it difficult to wash the container and filters - washing takes a lot of time, but the quality of cleaning is pleasing. The vacuum cleaner efficiently collects dirt and leaves the room perfectly clean.
In addition to the models described, this brand’s assortment has a lot of interesting offers. With ten leading sales washing vacuum cleaners Thomas will introduce you to an article devoted to an analysis of their characteristics, advantages and disadvantages.
Conclusions and best offers on the market
The combination of high efficiency in cleaning the home, cleaning furniture or interior items with low energy costs for the budget is the real dream of every vacuum cleaner user. Apparently, the top-class Thomas car, called Twin XT, fully realizes this dream.
In short, the cleaning equipment produced by the German brand is suitable for many people.There are, of course, minor reproaches and discontent, but ideal models, as we know, do not exist even on fashion catwalks.
Please leave comments in the block below, ask questions and post photographs related to the topic of the article. Tell us about how you chose a Thomas brand washing vacuum cleaner. Share your impressions and opinions about the unit obtained during operation.
