Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

Just as a  consumer  guide only. I will start the vacuum cleaner makes and models repair of the day section.

Day oct,3,2009.

1 oreck xl 2400 series ,bag never changed, blocked from intake thru wands,belt broken, brush roll bound up,

2 electrolux olympia 1, 30 years old, used as a second machine, has a central system, but loves her O-1  wont part with it.Repaired  new fans bearings, carbons, auromatic serviced, new drum spring ,runs better than new.
3 Dyson dc 07 animal, low suction problem, changed exhaust filter, never changed, customer was never told about the other filter,
4 30 ft low volt central vac hose, on off switch in handle replaced.I have a trick for this.

5 Kirby g6 relaced blown fan and belt, removed platic toy out of bag tube, also found some change in the fan case.


See you tomorrow.

MOLE

Repairs for the day.

Oct 9 09

Dyson dc07  purple, brush rollor housing melted, agitator bearings on clutch side grenaded, suction motor has balance issues.The machine was too expensive to repair,
Elected to trade in for a used kirby,G7D,MADE THE RIGHT MOVE AND WE MADE A HAPPY CUSTOMER AND A PILE OF MONEY.

The other ELECTROLUX [oxygen 3] Powerhead elbow snapped off at the swivel,see it all the time,customer wasnot too happy about the bill and being without her cleaner for 7 days.

Sears progresive ,powerteam  older blue machine [panasonic looking one] Repaired short in electric hose,common problem.Another satisfied EX sears customer..

see you later

MOLE

mole wrote:

Hello MOLE:

DC07 Animal's MSRP is $499.  It was 3-4 years old and the customer scrubbed the repair [too costly] for a rebuilt KIRBY G7.  Good move on your part and a very nice business transaction.  What do you do with the old dyson?

Carmine D.

CarmineD wrote:

strip it for parts,what else should i do with it,send it back to dyson and put a warranty claim in.

mole wrote:

Is the number still working?

Carmine D.

No Go,Carmine,it was an E-BAY  ,,,,,    refurb, only paid 169.00 for it, The warranty was voided because of the E-BAY purchase,

pretty nice scam for them huh.

MOLE

Seems dyson refurbs are the money maker for the internet sales.

Carmine D.

repairs for the day

Oct,10, 09

1 16 year old central vac hose repair,2 wand latches, brush and belt change.service side kick, and overhauled powernozzle.

2 floor pro carpet shampooer,1993 vintage,sudzer shield,handle trigger[to release the shampoo] clean and service motor,repack gear case with grease,should be OK for another 20 years.

3 Miele red star late 90's early  00's, replaced carbons,new filters,repair cordwinder,look turbo nozzle over.[possible upright candidate] looking for lightweight easy to use not priced into orbit.Looks like an Oreck or Fresh era.

later

MOLE

mole wrote:

MOLE:

Isn't it always the case that when times get bad economically, customers inevitably revert back to the oldies and goodies, sparing no expense and excuse to get them back into tip top shape. 

Carmine D.

CarmineD wrote:

Seems like repairs are the money maker for the indys.

HS:

Yes indeed.  Thank goodness. 

Carmine D.