Cordless vertical vacuum cleaner LG CordZero A9K-MAX1

The LG CordZero A9K-MAX1 cordless upright vacuum cleaner is a bright new product for summer 2021. The most versatile and full-featured CordZero A9K. The vacuum cleaner is able to clean dry, wet, can even suck up dust and wipe the floor at the same time. In addition, there is the proprietary Kompressor technology, which provides automatic compression of dust in the dustbag. Comes with two rechargeable batteries, spare filter and wet cleaning brushes, in addition to the main attachments. In general, this upright vacuum cleaner can replace a large unit and provide quality cleaning at home.

Let’s check how the LG CordZero A9K-MAX1 works and how comfortable it is.

Key features of the LG CordZero A9K-MAX1 upright vacuum cleaner

• Power: 590W intake, 120W suction in power mode, 200W Turbo mode, 68W normal mode.
• Three modes: normal, amplified, turbo mode.
• Smart Inventer Motor.
• Axial turbo cyclone.
• Noise level: 82dB in turbo mode, 78dB in amplified mode, 75dB in normal mode.
• 3 different placement options for the charging base on the wall, vertically on the floor, horizontally on the floor .
• Vacuum bag capacity: 0.44 × 2.4 L.
• Telescopic tube is adjustable to 4 different lengths – vacuum cleaner height varies 88.0/ 95.5/ 103.5/ 112.0 cm.
• Dimensions: 260×270×1120 mm.
• Weight: 2.7 kg.
• Warranty: 1 year for the vacuum cleaner, 10 years for the motor.
• Certified by the British Allergy Foundation.

Battery

It comes with two lithium-ion batteries.

Power: 25.2V, 2400mAh capacity.

Charging Time: 4 h.

Running Time

With electrical nozzles

Turbo: 6 min. × 2 accumulators = 12 min.

Boosted: 20 minutes. × 2 batteries = 40 min.

Conventional: 40 min. × 2 batteries = 80 min.

With standard attachments

Turbo: 7 min. × 2 batteries = 14 min.

Boosted: 30 min. × 2 batteries = 60 min.

Normal: 60 min. × 2 batteries = 120 min.

Output

We checked: the actual operating time corresponds to the declared specifications. It’s great that there are two batteries: we vacuumed all the rooms on overdrive and the second battery even has time to clean the upholstered furniture.

In one week of testing, there was never a situation where either battery had no charge and there was still something to clean. While one battery is running, the second battery can be recharged.

When the base is installed, a second battery is stowed in a dedicated compartment. And in the meantime charge both batteries.

Filtering

The LG CordZero A9K-MAX1 upright vacuum cleaner has a five-stage filtration system:

1 and 3 – multicyclone,

2 – metal mesh filter,

4 – pre-filter

5 – HEPA end-of-run filter

It comes with 4 filters: the vacuum cleaner has a metal mesh, pre-cleaner and HEPA 13. And it comes with a spare pre-filter. All filters are washable and last for the lifetime of the vacuum cleaner.

Conclusion

A week of testing is certainly not enough to check the filters. During this time they did not have time to get dirty, we did not have to take out and wash. We checked this procedure: there is nothing complicated, especially in the instructions step by step everything is painted. It’s nice to have a second pre-filter included, you’ll need it someday.

Unpacking

The LG CordZero A9K-MAX1 cordless upright vacuum cleaner is packed nice and neat. Each nozzle, tube, element, etc., is kept in its individual place. It is interesting and fun to take it all apart, especially if you involve teenage children. And then you wonder how such a small box fit so much stuff.

The next task is to assemble the vacuum cleaner and the base also requires a collective effort. Of course, everything is described in the manual in detail. But the manual is for wimps, it’s more interesting without it.

The result is such a pretty design. True, the small turbo nozzle and spares.All washable parts spare filter, cleaning brush, etc. have to be disposed of at the push of a button.d. must be stored elsewhere.

Control

The buttons of LG CordZero A9K-MAX1 are located on the handle, there is also LED-display with four indicators.

Turning on, turning off, and turbo mode can be done with one push of a button. No need to keep your finger on the button during use, vacuum cleaner works until you turn it off.

There are only three buttons:

1. Switching on and setting “normal” mode – using the on button.
2. The button with the symbol “+” allows you to increase the suction power and switch modes. Press it again to switch to high power mode, press it again to switch to “turbo” mode.
3. To reduce the suction power and go to normal mode – button “-“. It also allows you to switch to Wi-Fi control mode.

Indicators

The display has a detailed indication of operation.

1. The first indicator lights up if the tube, body or strainer of the vacuum cleaner is clogged with foreign objects.
2. Second – if it is necessary to clean the filters.
3. Third “Wi-Fi” blinks when cleaner connects to app or home network. Lit – when connected.
4. The fourth is for the battery level. When the battery is fully charged 3 bars are lit, when it is low – the bars that show the level are lit. blinks when the battery needs recharging.

Remote control

You can download the LG ThinQ app. And then the smartphone will receive information about the need to clean filters, battery level, diagnostics, and there you can keep a cleaning log.

Withdrawal

The controls are modern, simple, intuitive. Push it, it works. It is necessary to increase the power, once again press it, and that’s it. It is necessary to reduce or turn off – press and order. It’s great that you don’t have to keep your finger on the button all the time.

Very detailed indication. The LG CordZero A9K-MAX1 upright vacuum cleaner not only shows the charging level of the indicators, but also that the filters need to be washed, and if the tube is clogged. By the way, we didn’t encounter this problem even when cleaning the kids’ room, where we could pick up parts from toys or candy wrappers on the floor.

LG CordZero A9K-MAX1 upright vacuum cleaner nozzles

For dry vacuuming

Electric floor brush

Small power brush for upholstered furniture

Crevice nozzle and 2-in-1 Nozzle: for dust and furniture

For wet mopping

Power Drive Mop with two round brushes and water tank

Output

The nozzles are more than enough.

We have used them all, no remarks to them. Some people may miss the backlight on the electric brush, but without it the run time is longer, and with normal lighting in the room, and so you can see everything.

Dry cleaning

The floor

To clean the wooden floor, we used an electric brush. No scratches, the bristles are soft, yet the nozzle slides easily. The fact that the brush can rotate in all directions, it is easy to clean the floor along the walls, near chairs, sofas and other furniture. The nozzle for both dry and wet cleaning can easily get under the bed 10 cm height from the floor to the couch , so there is no dust left there either. But under the sofa with the height of the opening 6 cm, none of the nozzles did not fit.

Carpet

We tested the vacuum cleaner’s work when cleaning a carpet with high and dense pile. This was the very first test for the LG CordZero A9K-MAX1 cordless upright vacuum cleaner. From a clean-looking carpet, about ½ the volume of the dust canister was extracted in 5 minutes of cat hair and dust. This result even made the landlady blush.

The vacuum cleaner slides easily over the carpet. Enough for five minutes Turbo mode to thoroughly clean it all carpet diameter of 2m .

For cleaning a rug in the hallway, the normal power mode is enough, otherwise it sticks to the brush.

Furniture

The sofas, bed and chairs were cleaned with a small electric brush. A cute cat lives at home. Therefore, the vacuum cleaner collects a lot of hair from all surfaces. It’s amazing how much hair our furry pets leave behind! This is especially noticeable by the speed of filling the dust canister and by the cleanliness of the flooring after cleaning.

Conclusion

Cleaning quality is high. Suction power suction for effective dusting of all types of surfaces.

Lever Compressor

If in the process of cleaning you see that the container is already a lot of dust, then turn off the vacuum cleaner and press the compressor lever – the dust will be compressed, the inner walls of the dust canister will be cleaned.

It is needed not only to increase the free space in the dust canister, but also to clean it more hygienically. When you remove the dust canister and open the bottom lid, all the compressed dust goes into the bucket, no need to use your hands to clean the walls of the dust canister.

Wet mopping

The cleaning kit includes – a removable stand to hold the nozzle and rags, a measuring cup, an extra set of rag brushes, and the Power Drive Mop nozzle.

The procedure is the following: you pour cold water into the container on the nozzle through a special opening. Then you need to wet and squeeze the two round rag brushes and set them on the nozzle they are adhesive-based .

The water flow is adjustable: right on the nozzle there is a switch to a more intense flow, for example, for cleaning ceramic tile floors, and to a less intensive – for parquet or linoleum.

There are two modes: wet mopping only or wet mopping + dust suction.

In the first case, you just press the power button, in the second – additionally press the “+” button.

• If the floors are dirty, it is better to first collect the dust with an electric brush, using higher power modes if necessary. Then change the nozzle and wipe the floors.
• Combination mode is better to turn on when the floors are generally clean. We used it after a tea party with a cake: the vacuum cleaner collected crumbs and wiped the floor.

With any wet cleaning, the brushes on the nozzle spin, t.e. There is also a kind of waxing of the floor.

Important: The vacuum cleaner is not designed to suck up liquids!

Conclusion

Convenient function.

Wiping the floors with a vacuum cleaner is much more pleasant than using a mop and rag. It is fast, easy and handy.

Don’t know how with long use, but for the entire week of testing, the teenager was happy to take the vacuum cleaner himself every day and do the wet cleaning in his room! Moms and dads understand how valuable it is.

Cleaning

After each cleaning you need to clean the dust canister from the dust. The procedure takes no more than a minute, and the use of a compressor to compress the dust improves its quality.

We didn’t have to pull the filters out once to clean. It is convenient to be reminded about it by indicator and app on your smartphone.

Conclusion

Procedure is the same as for all vacuum cleaners with cyclones. Added convenience is the possibility to compress the dust before cleaning the dust canister.

Result

Wireless vertical vacuum cleaner LG CordZero A9K-MAX1 can easily replace not only a large household vacuum cleaner, but also a mop and rag. It can handle both daily and general cleaning. Two batteries for houses with a floor area of up to 100 m² 80 sq. ft. .m.

The nozzles are convenient, made of quality materials. The basic package has everything you need, but you can buy additional accessories if you want, and now June 2021 LG is giving 5 additional attachments as a gift with the purchase of the vacuum cleaner.

Cleaning with the LG CordZero A9K-MAX1 is convenient: it can be adjusted for different heights, there is no need to keep your finger on the button all the time, the indicator light reminds you to take care of the filters, and compressor technology helps when cleaning the dust canister.

Stores the vacuum cleaner at the base, during this time both batteries are automatically recharged, so that the LG CordZero A9K-MAX1 is always ready to work.

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