Steamvac Max 220 Carpet Extractor
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Bundle & Save $459 — Get everything you need in one package:
Steamvac Max 220, GVAC hose, solution hose, floor wand, and upholstery tool.
Bundle price: $4,000 Normally $4,459
The Steamvac Max 220 is one of our best-selling carpet extractors — and it's been that way consistently. Cleaners who buy it don't come back looking for something better.
Steamvac Max 220 — Australian-Made 220 PSI Carpet and Upholstery Extractor for Professional Daily Use
Most carpet extractors on the market are built to a price. The Steamvac Max 220 is built to last. Made in Australia from marine-grade fibreglass with a heavy-duty aluminium subframe, this machine is designed for cleaners who use their equipment hard, every day. The 12-year body warranty isn't a marketing line — it's a reflection of how seriously Steamvac backs their build quality.
Two 1,200W 2-stage vacuum motors give you serious suction and airflow, and the 220 PSI diaphragm pump delivers consistent pressure throughout the job. At 35L for both solution and waste tanks, you're spending less time refilling and more time cleaning.
A few things that set it apart from comparable machines: the float valve shut-off protects your motors automatically when the waste tank fills, the cool air intake system keeps motor temperatures in check during long runs, and the whole thing can operate dry without damaging the pump — something cheaper machines simply can't do.
At 30kg it's best suited to professional cleaners and carpet technicians running the machine regularly. If you're running a cleaning business or managing a large facility and need something that won't let you down mid-job, this is the machine.
“Works as expected, so much suction power and build quality is excellent.”
— Verified customer
Max 220 vs Max 220 with Sizzler — Which Do I Need?
The most common question we get on this page is whether to buy the standard Max 220 or step up to the Sizzler Inline Heater variant. Here's the practical difference:
The standard Max 220 ($3,199, or $4,000 as a bundle) uses cold or ambient temperature water — it delivers strong 220 PSI extraction performance on most commercial carpet and upholstery cleaning applications. For general carpet maintenance, commercial office cleaning, hospitality turnover cleaning, and most residential carpet work, cold water extraction performs well.
The Max 220 with Sizzler Inline Heater ($3,700) adds a 10 Amp continuous flow heating system that brings water temperature to 90°C at the cleaning head. Hot water breaks down grease, oil, food contamination, and biological soiling significantly faster than cold water at the same pressure — and improves results on heavily soiled or stained commercial carpet where cold water alone doesn't fully lift embedded contamination. It also improves sanitisation performance on upholstery in aged care and healthcare environments.
If your work is general carpet maintenance and residential cleaning — standard Max 220. If you're regularly dealing with heavily soiled commercial carpet, food service environments, or healthcare upholstery where hot water makes a meaningful difference to results — step up to the Sizzler. Give us a call if you're unsure and we'll help you decide.
Key Features
- Marine-grade fibreglass body with heavy-duty aluminium subframe — 12-year body warranty — withstands the physical demands of daily commercial use and transport
- Twin 1,200W 2-stage vacuum motors — deliver powerful, consistent suction and airflow throughout the job, so extraction performance doesn't drop off during extended cleaning sessions
- 220 PSI diaphragm pump — drives cleaning solution deep into carpet pile at consistent pressure, lifting embedded contamination rather than just surface-cleaning
- 35L solution and 35L waste tanks — fewer stops to refill or empty during a job, so cleaning time is spent cleaning rather than managing the machine
- Float valve shut-off system — automatically protects vacuum motors when the waste tank reaches capacity
- Cool air intake system — keeps motor temperatures in check during extended runs, extending motor life
- Dry-run capability — pump operates without water, preventing accidental damage when solution runs out unexpectedly
- Built-in mufflers — quieter operation for use in hotels, offices, and healthcare facilities
- Tamper-proof positive ball valve shut-off — additional motor protection across different operators and environments
- Clear dome — immediate visibility of water and suction performance without stopping the job
- Non-marking wheels and castors — safe on polished timber, vinyl, and tile
- 100% Australian-made — genuine parts availability and local warranty support
Technical Specifications
- Vacuum Motors: 2 × 1,200W (2-stage)
- Pump Pressure: 220 PSI
- Solution Tank: 35L
- Waste Tank: 35L
- Pump Dry Run: Yes
- Cleaning Applications: Carpet, upholstery
- Construction: Marine-grade fibreglass with aluminium frame
- Non-Marking Wheels and Castors: Yes
- Warranty: 12 years on fibreglass body, 1 year on materials and workmanship
- Weight: 30kg
- Dimensions (W×D×H): 500 × 700 × 850mm
*Extra delivery fees may apply to orders in Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
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