Description
Description
Karcher CV 38/1 Commercial Upright Vacuum Cleaner
The Karcher CV 38/1 is a commercial upright brush-type vacuum designed for hotels, offices, shops, healthcare facilities, restaurants, showrooms, and other locations with medium to large carpeted areas. Its 15-inch cleaning width, manually adjustable brush height, protected brush drive, removable suction tube, and stretch hose support productive floor and detail cleaning with one machine.
Commercial carpet cleaning becomes less efficient when equipment cannot adapt to different carpet piles, reach confined areas, or protect itself from brush blockages. These limitations can slow operators and increase service costs. The CV 38/1 addresses those challenges with manual pile-height adjustment, a patented centrifugal clutch, a removable suction tube, and commercial construction designed for continuous-duty applications.
Highlights
- 15-inch cleaning width, covers medium to large carpeted areas efficiently while remaining manageable around furniture and fixtures.
- Manual roller-brush adjustment, lets the operator match the brush height to looped pile, textured carpet, and thin, medium, or thick cut-pile carpeting.
- Patented centrifugal clutch, switches off the brush drive if it becomes blocked to help protect the brush head and reduce avoidable service costs.
- Removable suction tube and stretch hose, provide quick access to upholstery, corners, edges, and other difficult-to-reach areas.
- Tool-free brush replacement, simplifies routine maintenance and allows compatible soft or hard brush rollers to be installed.
- 39.5 ft (12 m) power cord, reduces outlet changes when cleaning larger commercial spaces.
- Metal sole plate and reinforced joints, support long service life in demanding professional environments.
Who It's For
- Hotels, restaurants, healthcare facilities, nursing homes, and offices with regularly maintained carpeted areas.
- Retail stores, boutiques, shopping centres, showrooms, and ticket halls that require dependable daily floor care.
- Contract cleaning teams looking for adjustable carpet cleaning, onboard detail tools, and serviceable commercial construction.
Not the right fit? If your facility has mostly hard floors or specialized cleaning requirements, call or visit our showroom. We'll help you choose the right commercial vacuum for your application.
Built for Commercial Productivity
Adjustable for different carpet piles. The manual roller-brush adjustment lets the operator set the brush to the appropriate height for the carpet being cleaned. The height-adjustable system is suitable for looped pile, textured carpet, and thin, medium, and thick cut-pile carpeting.
Protected brush system. If the brush roller becomes blocked, the patented centrifugal clutch disengages the drive before damage occurs. An automatic brush-pressure release mechanism also activates when the machine is stationary to help protect the brush and carpet.
Floor and detail cleaning in one machine. The removable suction tube, stretchable hose, upholstery nozzle, and crevice nozzle allow operators to move from carpet cleaning to furniture, corners, edges, and confined areas without changing equipment.
Designed for straightforward maintenance. The brush roller can be replaced without tools, and the removable hose makes blockages easier to locate and clear. A filter-status indicator helps operators recognize when filtration requires attention.
Built for demanding use. A metal sole plate and reinforced joints between the brush head and body are designed to withstand the repeated flexing associated with continuous commercial cleaning.
Operator-friendly design. The height-adjustable handle lets different operators set a comfortable working position. A rubberized bumper helps protect furniture and surrounding surfaces during routine cleaning.
FAQs
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What carpet types can the Karcher CV 38/1 clean?
Its manually height-adjustable brush is suitable for looped pile, textured carpet, and thin, medium, and thick cut-pile carpeting. -
What happens if the brush roller becomes blocked?
The patented centrifugal clutch disengages the brush drive to help protect the brush head from overload and reduce the risk of damage. -
Can the CV 38/1 clean upholstery and hard-to-reach areas?
Yes. It includes a removable suction tube, stretchable hose, upholstery nozzle, and crevice nozzle for detail cleaning. -
How is the CV 38/1 maintained?
Inspect the brush roller, bag, filter foam, and hose regularly. The brush roller can be replaced without tools, and the removable hose makes blockages easier to clear. -
Is Vacuum Warehouse an authorized Karcher dealer?
Yes. Vacuum Warehouse is an authorized Karcher dealer in Canada and provides access to replacement parts, service support, and Canadian warranty assistance. -
What warranty is included?
Warranty terms were not included in the supplied product information. Contact Vacuum Warehouse to confirm the current Canadian warranty.
Specifications
- Type: Commercial upright brush-type vacuum cleaner
- Model: CV 38/1
- Order number: 1.435-109.0
- Working width: 15 in (38 cm)
- Voltage: 110 to 127 V
- Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
- Rated current: 9 A
- Motor system: Single motor
- Airflow: 102 CFM (48 L/s)
- Vacuum: 207 mbar / 20.7 kPa
- Container capacity: 1.45 gal (5.5 L)
- Brush adjustment: Manual pile-height adjustment
- Brush protection: Patented centrifugal clutch
- Power cord: 39.5 ft (12 m)
- Noise level: 68 dB(A)
- Machine weight: 20.3 lbs (9.2 kg)
- Packaged weight: 24.7 lbs (11.2 kg)
- Dimensions (L × W × H): 13 × 15 × 48 in (1220 × 390 × 320 mm)
- Standard nominal width: ID 35
- Protection class: II
- Colour: Anthracite
- Filter bag material: Fleece
- Included: Crevice nozzle, upholstery nozzle, removable suction tube, stretchable suction hose, 1 fleece filter bag, standard roller brush, and filter foam
Why Buy From Vacuum Warehouse?
- Authorized dealer & service centre support, expert advice before and after your purchase.
- Replacement parts and service available, helping protect your investment for the long term.
- Canadian warranty support, with assistance from a team that understands the products we sell.
- Visit our showroom, see products in person and get recommendations based on your flooring and cleaning needs.
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Specifications
| Brand | Karcher |
| Model | CV 38/1 |
| Colour | Anthracite |
| Vacuum Style | Upright Vacuum |
| Vacuum Type | Commercial Vacuum |
| Suitable for Carpet | Yes |
| Suitable for Hard Floors | Yes |
| Power Cable | 39.5 ft (12 m) |
| Sound Level | 68 dBA |
| Dust Bag Capacity | 5.8 qt (5.5 L) |
| Brush Speed | - |
| Brush Type | Standard roller brush with polyamide bristles, manually adjustable height |
| Cleaning Path | 15 in |
| Vacuum Motor | 120 V / 60 Hz, 9 Amp |
| Brush Motor | - |
| Total Power | - |
| Suction / Airflow | 84 in water lift / 102 CFM |
| Filtration | Fleece filter bag, foam filter |
| Motor Protection | Patented centrifugal clutch overload protection |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 48.0 × 15.5 × 12.5 in |
| Weight (with Cord) | 20.3 lb |
| Bagged | Yes |












