Canister Vacuum Choices

When choosing what kind of canister vacuum to buy, the first real decision is what kind of power you need. Most people buy canister vacuums because they will be cleaning up something more than carpet floors. If you have some sort of special application, like cleaning up water you will need a specialty vacuum. Most canister vacuums will do fine cleaning up hard to reach dust with the long hose.

Depending on the floor surface you will most commonly clean you should choose between three common vacuum tools. In the Aurora vacuum repair business, we find that most other tools and accessories are rarely used. The simplest, and best for hard floors is the hard plastic brush with bristles. This is just a foot wide opening that can be used on hardwood and concrete floors. These clean smooth floors very well and it is just the standard vacuum opening.

You can also get a turbo brush that has a drum of bristles that spins as the air rolls over it. This spinning action helps kick up dust in carpet and other hard to get to surfaces. The brush pushes the carpet fibers out of the way so that the suction can carry all the dust from the bottom up. Our Aurora vacuum repairs company recommends some sort of brush action for any room with carpet. 

For maximum pulling action you can get a powered rotary brush. This type of vacuum cleaner has a separate motor to drive the spinning brush, which makes it much more aggressive in kicking up dust. In powered self pulling vacuums, it is usually connected to the drive wheels. Honestly, having those extra motors and wheels means more moving parts that can break - which means more visits to the Aurora vacuum repairs shop. So we love the kind of business powered rotary brushes bring, but I don't really think the average homeowner needs one unless you have a pet. The cost vs use is not really worth it unless you have a lot of carpet to clean or pet hair to get out.

Pet hair is the bane of vacuums and carpets. It seems like animals are just born to be little hair factories, and that stuff can really get stuck down in the carpet if you don't have a canister vacuum with an aggressive brush head.Other hard jobs for normal vacuums are water and hard objects. For things like that, try a wet/dry shop vac. But if you are just cleaning up dust around the shop, you might not need a shop vac, and a standard canister vacuum could be easier. Try to get one with a HEPA filter if you have allergies or any kind of dangerous dust in your shop. These things really clean great as they are the same technology NASA uses.

The New Vacuums Are Great for Housekeeping

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Ever wondered what’s so good about those small gadgets called vacuum cleaners. Shiny plastic, glossy and metallic colors, hose which swipes the floor and what not – all those wonderful small things. Small parts which can be easily taken out called attachments make one whole vacuum cleaner. Generally vacuum cleaners can be classified as: Upright, Canister, Steam Cleaner, Commercial, Hand Held, Wet/Dry, Stick, Central Vacuum and Robotic. 

Apart from these there are attachment types in which there are replacement bags, filters, belt, brush, hose, wand and cleaning solution). The other types are capture types vacuum cleaners which can be classified as bagless and bagged. Then there are the filtration types including Hepa, Micron, Allergen, Electrostatic, Cyclonic and Celoc.

While these names may sound complicated for the general user, these should not be a problem while buying a vacuum cleaners. These names are in fact only the design/model names. The general user only has to look out at the features and the kind of requirement he/she has. Depending upon the area one has to clean and the power one can utilize optimally, he/she should choose the vacuum cleaner.

Whichever vacuum you choose to buy, look for its utility, don’t just go by looks. See it’s that not heavy to carry. Perform the airflow test. See that the vacuum cleaner you are buying is easy to carry, pull and push. And yes, it should produce the minimum noise. The general criteria for noise is less than or equal to 85 decibels. *Canisters are supposed to less sound producing.

Depending upon the requirement one may have, these Denver vacuum cleaners have been designed. The most commonly used vacuum cleaners are the ones used in hotels, restaurants, homes. Generally these are lightweight, compact and easy to use, still there are preferences. Eureka Forbes, Panasonic, Philips, Optima are some of the famous names in the Indian market.

As most of the vacuum cleaners come with brands, you can shop for them online or at a local store. You can surf for them on any of the good online shopping website and look for the one which suits your requirement. You can also check out the Aurora vacuum repair shop called Agency Vac.  They have a ton of the top vacuums on the market at very affordable prices.  They carry Hoover, Kirby, Riccar, Bissell to name a few!

How to Change a Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner Bag

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I found this video on how to change a vacuum bag on a cylinder vacuum cleaner.  For other vacuum repair tips, check out more of my articles:  DIY Vacuum Repairs - Repairing Hoover Windtunnel

The Shark Vacuum Cleaner

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Shark vacuum cleaners are made by a company called Euro-Pro. Euro-Pro itself manufacturers many different appliances and used to manufacture its own line of vacuum cleaners, but now it sells them under the Shark vacuum cleaner brand. What follows is a quick summary of the vacuum cleaners by Shark.

Some know Euro-Pro vacuum cleaners from the many 'infomercials' on TV. Whilst 'infomercials' can engender a somewhat down-market image on the products they promote, it would be a mistake to think that a Shark vacuum cleaner is a second-rate product. Shark vacuums are sold in many respectable retailers such as Sears; these retailers have a reputation to protect and will only sell products they believe will not tarnish their name. Finally, for those who use the web, Shark vacuum cleaners can be bought online very easily. Many retailers now use the web to sell their products and one big advantage about buying a Shark vacuum cleaner is just how many retailers sell Euro-Pro vacuums at very competitive prices. Spare parts are also easy to come by on the internet.

Of the many consumers who have bought and used a Shark vacuum cleaner, the vast majority will attest to the suction power of these vacuums. Many Shark vacuum cleaners come with HEPA filters that are washable and some vacuums come as specialist pet-hair removers. Shark also makes bagless and cyclonic vacuum cleaners.

You can buy uprights, canisters, industrial and hand-held vacuum cleaners from Shark.
Shark vacuum cleaners tend to be cheaper than equivalent machines with other brands, so they can be a good choice for those wanting to save money.

However, there have been some complaints about the Shark vacuum cleaner. Many consumer reviews have slated the canister vacuums from Shark; their uprights receive better reviews. The bagless units seem to have smaller dust cups than other brands; anyone who's used a bagless vacuum know what a drag it is to empty the dust cup. There have been reports of over-heating. Some models of Shark Vacuums tend to clog rather easily. However, the most serious complaint has been about customer service; either from the retailer or the company itself. It's very hard to verify if this complaint is justified. People complain about a lack of service even when a retailer appears to be bending over backwards to find a solution to the problem.

Shark vacuum cleaners are a good buy if you're looking for a cheaper vacuum that has suction power comparable to other, more expensive, brands. But, because you're paying less, you should expect the appliance to have fewer features and attachments. When you buy a Shark vacuum cleaner you're getting a good vacuum cleaner at a fair price, if you want the best, then you should probably look at buying another brand.

If you have a Shark vacuum and you need it repairs, check out the Aurora vacuum repair shop Agency Vac (303) 757-4904

The Truth Behind Door-to-Door Vacuum Sales

No Soliciting.

This sign was invented just for the door to door salesman. Once they get their way into your door, they often try and sell you something of questionable quality you never knew you needed. In the case of Kirby however, the pretty much  unquestionable leader in vacuum cleaner technology only sells through door-to-door in-home demonstrations. The company does not allow anyone else to sell their vacuums, which usually cost over 1,000 US dollars. These top of the line vacuums out-perform their competition in almost every category... except maybe price and sales tactics. 

Unfortunately these salesmen use a variety of unscrupulous tactics to push their Kirby vacuums. One thing they do is promise financing with only a dollar down. What the customer does not realize is that they are actually entering into a potentially credit-damaging loan agreement. I have friends that have been ripped off by the Kirby company while trying to work for them. The managers use similar tactics to lure in salesmen that they do to sell vacuums. They promise work at high monthly wages for those without experience, when the job actually turns out to be commission only door-to-door selling. Usually the only employees who will stay on these jobs are ex-felons.

It is funny that the Kirby company chooses to sell this way when their vacuums are actually some of the most reliable out there. After working in a Denver vacuum repair company, I almost never saw a customer needing a Denver Kirby vacuum repair. And when they did come in, usually the job was simple and the vacuum was back to new working order. Of course at that price you would expect them to last a long time. Many Americans buy vacuums for less than $100, but these cheap plastic things often fall apart within a few years. This may be good for college students moving around the dorms, but most consumers cannot afford a new Vacuum motor, or to be sending their vacuum off to a Denver Kirby repair company. When the price to repair the appliance is more than the appliance itself, you know you have a lemon.

There are many stories about these and other door-to-door salesmen who make verbal contracts, but have something else written in the final ink. Because these salesmen know that they will probably not be working long, and that they will not get paid if they don't make a sale, they will do pretty much anything to stay longer and try and convince you. The best advice: do not let any salesman into your home, and call the police if they refuse to leave.

Battle of the $1000 Vacuums

Most consumers are happy with their $100 Hoover vacuums from Sears. But some have fallen victim to a little marketing tactic called the door to door salesman. After an amazing product demonstration showing a vacuum that can suck the hair off your head, the happy couple goes home with an amazing piece of technology. But is it really worth it? And what can these high-end vacuums do?

Kirby is well known at the upper end vacuum market. These products not only perform well, but rarely need to be taken into a Denver Kirby vacuum repair technician. The new upscale competitor for Kirby is Dyson. The Dyson is very good, but when it comes to the common vacuum clogging problem, Kirby is ahead because their suction tubes are much wider. Their suction pressure is also higher despite the fact that a bigger, longer tube generally equals less pressure. Dyson vacuums have unique technology in that they do not loose sucking power as they fill up with dirt. However, Kirbys will still work harder and pull in more air even with a full bag, although they do lose some suction.

The bagless technology is very popular now and the leader in our little competition so far still goes with old-school vacuum bag technology. Kirby vacuum repair is less common because the frame is sturdier than other brands. This makes them a little heavier and unwieldy though. However with proper care, and maybe a little help from your Denver vacuum repairs company, Kirbys will last over 25 years.

All brands at this price scale come with all kinds of attachments, tools and doodads. While the usefulness of some can be questioned, carpet shampooing and duster applicators are unquestionably positives you should find in anything that costs this much. Some of these brands can only be bought from those door to door salesmen, who won't accept less than $1,000 for a new cleaner. In any case, these products should have an ironclad warranty before you buy. Some will let you choose your own vacuum repair company as part of the warranty should anything go wrong, while others just make you send it back to the manufacturer.

Evolving Vacuum Technology

The Kirby vacuum cleaner was on the cutting edge of the revolution that brought American housewives from beating their rugs with tennis rackets to vacuuming carpets once a month with their made-in-america cleaners. Whether or not this was really a step forward may be up for debate, but the fact is almost every home in America now has at least one vacuum cleaner. The exercise in beating a rug is out, but the new round of cheap vacuum cleaners has put the Kirby vacuum repair services in business. Of course the top-end Kirby vacuums are selling for over $1,000 and can suck the white out of rice, but many families today resort to the $29.99 Wal-mart special.

These cleaners are basically identical to the 1950's cleaners in terms of vacuum power, but the Chinese assembly is not always up to the same quality. If you have one of these cheap things, simply replacing it is probably cheaper than taking it to a Denver vacuum repairs shop. This is probably the company's selling strategy anyways.

Those Kirby vacuums on the other hand are so expensive that taking them to your Denver Kirby vacuum repairs shop can be seen as an investment. Most damaged vacuum cleaners have a simple problem like a broken belt or clogged filter. Some college students and new owners do not even realize that their cleaners have bags that need to be replaced. And "bagless" versions have been challenging consumers for years. It is as if they think this technology puts a black hole in the vacuum that will suck up everything into an infinitely small space. The fact is that there is a lot of dirt on your floors and when you are vacuuming it up, it means you want it to go somewhere. Bagless technology still concentrates all that hair and skin into a container.

The next step up in difficulty in a vacuum repair job is electrical problems. Frayed wires and burnt out engines are the most common problems. Wires can be replaced easily by vacuum repair techs. A burnt motor is also easy to replace, but the cost of the replacement can be steep. Vacuum cleaner motors are more similar to air conditioning compressors than blenders or other appliance motors.