Archive for the ‘Maintenance & Repairs’ Category

Why does my vacuum cleaner have no suction?

me,myself, and I asked: Help! I have a Dirt Devil Swivil Upright vacuum cleaner, only had it for six mos. now and bought it brand new. I noticed yesterday that it wasn’t picking up at all. I pulled the hand held hose out to check and sure enough there is no suction what so ever! [...]

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How would you go about taking apart a vacuum cleaner?

AJ asked: I have this sever OCD problem where I can’t buy anything new to replace something unless that something is broken. And I really need a new vacuum cleaner, but it’s not quite dead. So, i’m wondering if you knew of a way that I could possibly cut a certain cord or do something [...]

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Where can I find a replacement plug for my vacuum cleaner?

kayakyen asked: One of the little metal pieces on the plug on my vacuum cleaner came off. I don’t want to have to buy a new vacuum if I can just replace the plug.
I would like to know where I can get the plug and how to install it. I was thinking OSH, or [...]

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How do you unclog a vacuum cleaner hose?

rdnkchic2003 asked: I have a Bissell vacuum cleaner, but I think it’s just like any vacuum cleaner. I didnt notice the bag was full and of course I kept using it and it caused a clog in the hose. Does anyone know how to removed the clog? I dont know if it matters but it’s [...]

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How do I connect up an electrical plug to a vacuum cleaner?

tommy lampini asked: I have a vacuum cleaner and I need to replace the plug. The vacuum has a black and white wire and I got a three-prong plug (non-ploarized) with a silver and gold prong and a round prong. Do I hook the black wire to the silver or gold prong or does it [...]

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How can you find where there is a leak in a vacuum cleaner hose?

eternal_goof asked: I’m trying to fix my Eureka vacuum cleaner (model number 4495a-1). It is a bagless vacuum and nothing that I vucuum up makes it to the cannister. All of the debris sits in the part of the hose that runs from the brush area through the base of the vacuum. [...]

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best vacuum cleaner for carpetted stairs?

dinkhy asked: Which is the best vacuum cleaner to use for carpetted stairs. I have been told to use the suction pipe of the vacuum to do the stairs but find it incredibly cumbersome. Any suggestions ? what do you do ? how do u clean it ?Vacuum Cleaners 2 Go

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What kind of vacuum cleaner is best for animal hair?

JW asked: I have a himalayan cat so its long fur usually gets stuck to the carpet. What kind of vacuum cleaner works best to remove the fur. It’ll help alot if i can get some recommendations on vacuums models. thnx!Vacuum Cleaners 2 Go

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Can I use my vacuum cleaner after it got wet?

blueyonder asked: My vacuum cleaner got wet after our basement flooded ( a few inches of standing water). the vacuum cleaner got wet in the process. it is totally dry now, but not sure if it would be safe to use as I do not want to get electrocuted.Vacuum Cleaners 2 Go

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What is a good vacuum cleaner?

sandy02 asked: had spend several days looking for a good vacuum cleaner. No luck so far. As soon as i find something that has a good review i find another review that says pretty much to stay away from that model. I am looking for a good upright bagless. Please help. Thank you.Vacuum Cleaners 2 [...]

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