The Vacuum Cleaner

Carpet Pro vacuum cleaners are manufactured by the Tacony Corporation, which was founded by mechanic Nick Tacony in 1946. From its humble beginnings in the basement of Tacony's home, the company expanded its reach from the service and sale of sewing machines to wholesale activities in sewing parts and other merchandise. A true American success story, Tacony's family business expanded even more over the decades to come as it acquired competitors and increased the size of its distribution network, as well as the number of customers who used their products. Since Nick Tacony's son Ken took over as CEO of the company in the mid-1980s, the Tacony Corporation has become one of America's largest distributors of ceiling fans, sewing machines, and vacuum cleaners. From their Missouri vacuum cleaner production facility, Tacony has produced and sold more than a million upright vacuum units since 1997.

Though the Tacony name, and the Carpet Pro brand, is less well-known than other brands on the market today, those who are familiar with Carpet Pro vacuum cleaners are impressed by their capabilities. To their customers, Carpet Pro has a reputation for producing high powered, cost efficient floor care products for both commercial and residential application. The fact that Tacony also produces the Riccar and Simplicity brands is an added bonus, as Riccar parts seem to work quite well in Carpet Pro models – but more on that later. The bottom line on Carpet Pro's reputation is that this is a brand that tends to turn customers into fans, as can be seen from many of the reviews that you can find on the internet.

The Carpet Pro CPU-2 is a good example of the type of quality that you can expect from the Carpet Pro Vacuum Cleaner line. At less than two hundred dollars, this vacuum cleaner is one of the more durable models on the market today, It is designed for commercial use, and thus does not come with the attachments that you find with residential vacuum cleaners, but there is an additional kit that can be purchased for around fifty dollars that includes a longer hose, wand, and crevice and brush tools for detailed cleaning work around corners, nooks, and crannies.

The disadvantages of the Carpet Pro Vacuum Cleaner line are few, mostly falling into the category of the already-mentioned lack of attachments, as well as the fact that the bags are sometimes difficult to find. However, it should be mentioned that Riccar bags are compatible with the Carpet Pro vacuum cleaners as well, so there is never an excuse for being without a bag. For those who are looking for aesthetics, the Carpet Pro may not be for you - unless you appreciate the rugged, workmanlike appearance that most Carpet Pro vacuum models exhibit. In addition, the fact that they are generally designed for commercial application should not dissuade serious consumers from considering them for their home carpet and rug floor. If you have other methods for cleaning your hard surface floors, the Carpet Pro can take care of all of your carpeting needs.

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