Wertheim is a brand of domestic vacuum cleaner

Vacuum cleaner

A vacuum cleaner, commonly referred to as a "vacuum," is a device that uses an air pump to create a partial vacuum to suck up dust and dirt, usually from floors, and optionally from other surfaces as well. The dirt is collected by either a dustbag or a cyclone for later disposal...

s and floor care products.

The Wertheim brand name is owned by Godfreys and sold in Australia and New Zealand exclusively through Godfreys.

History of Wertheim in Australia

The first Wertheim Vacuum released by Godfreys in the Australian market in 1988 was the TB1200. The TB1200 had an optional extra of a Powerbrush (PB1). The vacuum was fitted with a suction sensor that increased the suction as the restriction of airflow increased. After the initial success of this model, other models soon followed including the CT1000 and the RT1000. These were smaller machines designed to be lighter than the TB1200. The 1300i was released in the early 1990s, this model had a suction control feature on the handle.

The first generation of machines including the TB1200, CT1000 and RT1000 were manufactured by the Singer company in Italy. Later models such as the 3830, 4030 and 5030 were produced in conjunction with Electrolux

Electrolux

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 first in their Swedish factory, then in their Hungarian factory.

While Godfreys' marketing emphasises the machines being of European origin, some machines and most models accessories such as the suction heads and tools have been found by consumers to be manufactured in China

People's Republic of China

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Reliability Problems

There has been active discussion online about reliability problems of many of the Wertheim models on review and discussion websites such as Whirlpool

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, Not Good Enough and ProductReviews.com.au

In addition even after bringing problems with the products to the attention of Godfreys, many consumers concerns are not addressed.
and often the customer is blamed for the defects in the product Also, because Wertheim is the house brand of Godfreys in the event of problems and a consumer being unable to receive satisfaction from Godfreys there is no "Wertheim" company to contact.

Products

Currently, Wertheim vacuum cleaners are marketed by Godfreys as having "Deep Clean Engineering," with the focus of the marketing being the Powerbrush. The Powerbrush uses a vibrating action to agitate carpet, designed to separate the pile and bringing embedded dirt and dust to the surface.

Many reports of faults with Wertheim machines have been specifically regarding Powerbrush defects and premature failure of the Powerbrush.
In early 2010, Wertheim's bagged vacuums received approval from the National Asthma Council Australia's Sensitive Chouce program.

Australian Models

Current Models

- W6035 * Sensitive Choice approved

- W4430 * Sensitive Choice approved

- W4410 * Sensitive Choice approved

- X3000

- X5000

- SE9000 Carpet Shampooer

- SM1000 Steam Mop

- ET2000 * Sensitive Choice approved

Old / Discontinued Models

TB1200 / TGT1200 / TRB1200 / TRF1100 / CT1000 / RTN1000 / RT1000 / 1300i / 3830 / 3180 / 3280 / 1000A / 140 / 4601 / 4806 / 4808 / W4030 / W3030T / W5030 / W5035 / W6030 / XL180 / ET1400 / ET1600 / ET1700 / ET2000P / Rondo / SEM1200 / WDS1600

Wertheim - UK

In 2010, Wertheim UK launched a range of new machines to the UK market place - http://www.wertheim.uk.com

UK Models

Current Models

- W4430

- W4412

- X3000

- X5000

- X1000

External links

• http://www.wertheim.net.au
• http://www.godfreys.com.au/product_search.php?qry=wertheim
• http://www.wertheim.uk.com