Repair or Replace Your Vacuum?

I found this article and thought it was perfect for this blog!  It is an article about whether or not you should buy a new vacuum or get it repaired.  I hope you enjoy it, leave a comment to let me know if I should keep posting articles like this:

How long your vacuum will last has to do with the quality of the vacuum in the first place. If you buy an inexpensive vacuum cleaner from a discount chain or big box store, you have to understand that these vacuums are not made to be serviced. They are made to be used and disposed of when they have problems. These vacuums are made to last two or three years. With careful use they can last much longer.

Vacuums sold by independent vacuum retailers are generally better quality because the dealer also services the vacuums. So the dealers will tend to want to sell vacuums that will not be thrown out, but will get regular service.

Generally, when a complete repair is equal to half the cost of replacement, it's time to replace the vacuum.
Here is how to make your vacuum last longer;

Make sure the belt is tight around the roller brush. If you use your fingers to "spin" the roller while it has the belt on, and the belt slips, it's time to replace the belt. Never do this while the vacuum cleaner is on.
Check your bag and filters. If your bag is more than half full, change it. A completely full vacuum cleaner bag will restrict the air flow that cools the motor. Your motor will overheat and need to be replaced. In most cases, and motor replacement is over half the cost of a new vacuum cleaner. If you filter is dirty over its entire surface, change it. This will also restrict airflow.

If you have pets that shed, or someone in your home has long hair, check the roller brush every several months to make sure hair did not get stuck in the roller bearings. If the hair has wound around a bearing, use a knife to get the hair out. Obviously, do this with the vacuum unplugged.

Vacuums are usually made of some grade of plastic. All plastic will break if slammed hard enough into the walls. Use your vacuum with care. Show anyone else who will be using the vacuum how to use it. In our store in Wooster Ohio, 90% of our repairs come in from people loaning their vacuum out to a friend or relative. Make sure they know how to take care of it.

Your vacuum will last for ten years or more, if serviced regularly. Take it into a vacuum retailer for annual service. The belt, bag (or filter) should be replaced at least once a year.

Ask you dealer what services are free.

Vacuum cleaner expert reviewer Claude Whitacre owns The Sweeper Store in Wooster Ohio.
You can see vacuum reviews at http://www.vacuumcleanerswoosterohio44691.com or see the store website at http://www.sweeperstoreonline.com

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Claude_Whitacre

Denver Vacuum Repairs & Maintenance

When your vacuum stops running or stops providing any suction, it usually always starts with a bad sound. All three of these are common things that happen when your vacuum cleaner breaks; tubes are clogged, machine quits working or it leaves a nasty stain on your carpet. The problem most people face when their vacuum cleaner breaking is that they do not know what part is broken inside of it that needs to be replaces. Hopefully this guide of vacuum cleaner parts will help you determine what you need to replace for your vacuum to run like it did when you first purchased it.

Vacuum cleaner bags are the most common vacuum part that needs to be replaced. If they are not replaced when full, your vacuum’s motor will slowly deteriorate until it is broken. In the future, try and replace your bags when they are 75% full to ensure that you are keeping your vacuum healthy.

If you vacuum’s motor is running louder than usual, there is a good chance that it’s belt has broken. If you hear this sound, stop vacuuming right away. A nice thing about vacuum cleaner belts is they can be purchased at a discount store, online, or vacuum supply store. Your belt can also be broken if your vacuum starts to make black streaks on your carpet at you are using it. Replacing the belt is a relatively easy task that should be described in your owner’s manual.

It is important to clean your vacuum’s filter every now and then. It is not easy to tell when it needs to be cleaned – you need to look at it to see how dirty it is and then decide. Be careful when cleaning the filter because if you let the debris go loose into the air, you are making the air dirty and releasing a lot of allergens as well as dust that you do not want to inhale. Put air pressure on your filter and direct the air flow to a trash can carefully to remove the debris from the filter.It is important to perform routine maintenance to your vacuum in order to keep it running smoothly and for many years. If not, you are wasting your time vacuuming because your vacuum will not pick up debris as consistently as it would if it was clean. If you think your vacuum is broken, be sure to buy a replacement part or take it to a Denver vacuum repair shop for a professional look.