There’s nothing quite like a raucous vacuum cleaner to foul up the next episode of “The Voice,” terrorize babies and pets, and otherwise disrupt your home life. Sadly, most of the best vacuum cleaners in Consumer Reports’ tests are far from quiet—and a few we’ve tested are roughly akin to a blender or a noisy restaurant. But at least some manufacturers are listening, and have managed to combine both cleaning prowess and relative quietness in one machine:Upright vacuums cost less and clean a bit better overall than canister vacuums, though they’re also noisier as a group. And even the best typically make as much noise as a ringing telephone. Three models from Miele, including the Miele S 7210 Twist, $475, edged out other top picks in our noise tests (think of a TV at moderate volume). The Miele S 7210 Twist also aced our tough carpet-cleaning tests, and sucked up pesky pet hair with aplomb.With their added stability, long hoses and tools, canisters are the vacuum cleaners to buy if you have to haul your vacuum up and down stairs and get cobwebs out of corners.

The bagless LG Kompressor LcV900B, $400, is roughly as quiet as the Miele upright, with similarly impressive results on carpets and bare floors. The bagged Electrolux UltraSilencer DeepClean EL7060, $500, sold at Lowe’s is even quieter and better on pet hair, though lots of repairs for the brand in our brand-reliability surveys have kept Electrolux canister vacuums off our winners’ list.Looking for a compact vacuum that can tackle light jobs without a heavy racket? The Eureka Easy Clean 71B hand vacuum, $50, is the quietest of our picks, with superb pickup on the bare floors that typically define hand-vacuum cleaning. Impressive pet-hair pickup is part of that 5.5-pound package, though carpet cleaning—while okay—was a notch below our other top picks. Stick vacuums save you some bending and hands-and-knees maneuvers. The Hoover Platinum LiNX BH50010, $160, topped our scores overall, whisked away surface dirt and pet hair from carpets, and proved as quiet as the Eureka.These Jetsons-like machines aren’t exactly cheap.

But they let you take a hands-off approach to at least some of your vacuuming. The LG Hom-Bot Square LrV790R, $800, was the quietest of our two top picks and was very good at cleaning carpet and bare floors. The Roomba 760, $450, was a more diligent cleaner but made a bit more noise as it worked. Dispatched from and sold by ASKent. Multi-cyclonic technology provides powerful suction - The multiple cyclones separate dirt from the air giving you constant, powerful suctionLarge dirt container - Ideal for large homes and for less frequent emptyingLow noise cleaning - At just 70dBA, its ultra quiet operation makes cleaning your home a more peaceful experience for you and your familyLightweight to carry - Making it easy to carry from room to room and up stairsEco Designed - This vacuum has been designed and engineered in line with EU energy regulations to showcase energy efficiency and performanceSix year UK Vax guarantee for complete peace of mind Vax Air Silence C86-AW-Be Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner [Energy Class A] [Energy Class A]

Silence Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner Product Dimensions44 x 28 x 34 cm Special FeaturesBagless^Compact^Cord Rewind^Corded^Cyclonic^HEPA Filter^HEPA Filtration^Lightweight^Pet Hair^Portable^Variable Powerbest value hoover vacuum cleaner 309,702 in Kitchen & Home (See top 100)parts for vax vacuum cleaner Date First Available26 Jun. 2014philips mini stick vacuum cleaner Air Silence (C86-AW-Be) View larger The Vax C86-AW-Be Air Silence is a cylinder vacuum cleaner that is lightweight, compact and versatile. Designed to clean carpets, hard floors and harder to reach areas within the home, it delivers a powerful performance across multiple surfaces. The Vax C86-AW-Be Air Silence cylinder vacuum cleaner also features multi-cyclonic technology, which provides powerful suction across both carpets and hard floors and allows for effective home cleaning.

This also enables you to complete an efficient and long-lasting clean, as you look to remove embedded dirt and maintain a pristine home. There are also a host of tools and accessories that enable dynamic, above-the-floor cleaning. Among these is a purposeful three-in-one crevice, dusting and upholstery tool for cleaning awkward areas above the floor, including skirting boards, blinds, and stairs. A large 2 litre dirt container also enables you to clean for longer with less frequent emptying, which is ideal for busy home-owners or individuals with large floor spaces. The Air Silence is also lightweight and portable and weighs just 9.2 kg, which means that is easy to operate and store within the home. A long power cord also enables room to room cleaning, without the need for frequent unplugging. Powered by multi-cyclonic technology for powerful and consistent suction across multiple surfaces, it is ideal for busy home owners that are keen to maintain a clean living space. Also equipped with a range of tools that enable above the floor cleaning, the Vax Air Silence offers an easy to use and convenient cleaning solution.

Eco The Vax C86-AW-Be Air Silence has been engineered in line with the EU’s Eco-design and Energy Labelling regulations for vacuum cleaners, introduced from September 2014. Information about its energy efficiency can be found within the energy label. What’s the Energy Label For? From September 2014 all new vacuum cleaners must comply with EU Eco-design and Energy Labelling regulations that dictate how they are designed and labelled. The most visible part of the legislation is the energy label, which will be displayed with every new vacuum cleaner. The purpose of the label is to help you judge how energy efficient the vacuum cleaner is and assess its potential energy costs when compared to other models on the market. It displays information about the vacuum cleaner’s energy efficiency, noise levels, pick-up performance and filtration. What do the Symbols on the Label Mean? 1 x C86-AW-BeCrevice ToolDusting BrushUpholstery ToolCombination Floor Head Energise Vibe C86-E2-Be Cylinder Vacuum