Type Brand Genre Floor Care | Industry Vacuum Cleaners Products Vacuums, Deep Cleaners | |
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Wertheim is a brand of domestic vacuum cleaners and floor care products.
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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, 5030, 6030, 6035 and W7000 were produced in conjunction with Electrolux first in their Swedish factory, then in their Hungarian factory. The current generation models are now all made in China, with the last of the European models being the W7000. Since the introduction of the Sauber line, the Wertheim brand has no need to focus on the 'European Made' buyer.
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. The current range of Wertheim Products are made in China, with one of the units; The W4000 - is a TTI-made model, being the same as the Hoover Platinum Windtunnel Bagged unit for sale in the US market.
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 , Not Good Enough and ProductReview.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.
In early 2010, Wertheim's bagged vacuums received approval from the National Asthma Council Australia's Sensitive Choice program.
Australian Models
Current Models
- W4000 A bagged model with Power Brush
- W2000 A basic bagged model with Turbo Brush
- W3000 A bag less model with Power Brush
- W2500 A basic bag less unit with Turbo Brush
- SE9000 Carpet Shampooer
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 / W4430 / X3000 / X5000 / W6035 / W7000 / ET2000 / W4412
Wertheim - UK
In 2010, Wertheim UK launched a range of new machines to the UK market place - [1], They are no longer sold in the UK with the website taking you to a landing page advising where to get service.
UK Models
Previously Available Models
- W4430
- W4412
- X3000
- X5000
- X1000