Vacuum Cleaners

Kerem E asked:


I just installed a new vacuum belt on my upright vacuum cleaner, but when I turn it on it first seemed to be working and the brush span, but to be sure I turned it off and back on and it now makes a high-pitched noise and a burning smell. The vacuum belt doesn’t seem to move, and the rotating brush won’t spin.
What’s wrong?
I’m sure its the right belt size… how do you tell if the tension is right?

Monica

Dream asked:


My vacuum cleaner kicked the bucket the other day and the crumbs are piling up.lol
I was thinking about purchasing a bag-less but have heard they are not all they are cracked up to be.
Can anyone tell me whether or not they think bag-less vacuums are any good and if so…which one in your opinion is a good one to purchase….under $120.00?Or can I even get a good one in that price range?Will be greatful for any help,thank you:)
lol i guess it would help if i did state where i am from.lol
Im in Texas

Henry

trainboy765 asked:


Using a flashlight, we have determined that the sock is completely blocking the hose. It is stuck about mid-way down the hose. Here is what we have tried:

-sucking it out of the hose with the vacuum it is stuck in
-sucking it out with another vacuum cleaner
-pushing it out with a 2-inch diameter pole
-pulling it out with the end of a fishing pole
-catching it with a hook on the end of a pole
-catching it with duct tape on the end of a pole
-squeezing the tube to push it out

We have removed the bag from the vacuum cleaner. At the point where the hose enters the bag area, there is a 90-degree bend in the hose. We cannot push anything down there.

Cutting the hose is something we REALLY dont want to have to do, because we just got this vacuum cleaner and it actually works.

HELP??!?!?!!!

Tracy

Matt asked:


He is 4. He loves his vacuum cleaner. Most little boys have a favorite blanket, toy, or teddy bear. Not him. It’s an upright vacuum cleaner. He always pushes this thing around the house. If you take it away, he will cry. Should his parents be worried?

Keith

cenaghfan85 asked:


I don’t know much about vacuum cleaners. My vacuum cleaner isn’t working now. I changed the filter, but it does not pick up the stuff on the carpet. I vacuum over it and it doesn’t pick it. I don’t know what is wrong with it. I think our last vacuum cleaner may have done that and we just got a new one. What is wrong? Is there a vacuum repair person that fixes vacuum cleaners? Where do i go for that sort of thing?
This a a bagless vacuum

Jeremy

kojava asked:


I’m shopping for a vacuum cleaner to use in a small apartment.

Georgia

charlie asked:


My 7 week old baby sometimes gets over tired and I can’t get her to sleep - she just cries no matter what I do.

Except when I run the vacuum cleaner. After I run it for a few minutes she’s out like a light!

Anyone else do this?!

Gregory

tm-ar&k asked:


I need a new vacuum. I have a bagless Hoover vacuum, which I love, but there are several problems with it - 1. It’s too heavy to carry up and down stairs. 2. It blows dust out the back. Because of the dust, we keep it in the basement mainly for dirt and dog hair.

Do all bagless vacuums blow dust out the back? Would I be better of with a bagged vacuum cleaner?

I’m looking for an inexpensive model to keep upstairs. It must clean hardwood floors as well.

Thanks for your help.

Ella

Erin Lynn asked:


Vacuum cleaner filters are what help keep the dirt that is sucked up by a vacuum cleaner in the machine. The dry environment of the vacuum cleaner filters kills the germs and contaminants that are trapped within. Getting rid of these hazardous things with a vacuum cleaner filter in your home is beneficial to your indoor air quality and to your life.

Vacuum cleaner filters are usually positioned so that the incoming air passes through it before it reaches the motor. There are different kinds of vacuum cleaner filters that are sometimes combined together in a single vacuum. Some of them are:

Vacuum cleaner bag: This is the first form of vacuum cleaner filter the dirt encounters in a bagged vacuum model. This vacuum cleaner filter captures the debris that is vacuumed up. This bag is usually made of paper or fabric that allows air to pass through but also attempts to trap all of the dust and debris in the bag.

Cyclonic separation: This is the first form of vacuum cleaner filter the dirt encounters in a bagless vacuum model. The dirty air that is taken in is cycled or spun so fast that the dust is forced out of the air and falls into a storage bin.

Water filtration: Some models of vacuums use water as a vacuum cleaner filter. The intake air passes through water before it is exhausted. The idea behind this form of vacuum cleaner filter is that wet dust cannot be airborne. The water vacuum cleaner filter separates out the debris that is water soluble and is effective. The water in these units must be dumped and the machine rinsed out after every use.

Ultra fine air filter: This vacuum cleaner filter is used as a secondary filter after the air has passed through the rest of the vacuum. This vacuum cleaner filter is meant to remove any remaining dust that could harm the operator. One very popular type of ultra fine air filter is the HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter.

Having a vacuum cleaner filter is critical to the efficient suction and dirt handling ability of the vacuum. The vacuum cleaner filter keeps the dirt and grit from entering the critical mechanical parts of the vacuum. If dirt and grit did get into those parts, it would cause abrasion and premature part failure.

Keep in mind that many vacuum cleaner filters need to be replaced regularly. This cost of vacuum cleaner filters should be factored into the price of a vacuum cleaner. Some vacuums use washable vacuum cleaner filters that do not need to be replaces, which could save you a little money.

But, can you really put a price on your health and well-being?



Derek

Dave Roth asked:


Not everyone realizes that one vacuum cleaner can be very different from another. It is true that they are all designed to do the same basic thing, but there are many differences that are also important to consider. Not taking the time to really look at a vacuum cleaner and what it has to offer can mean that a person ends up with a vacuum that does not work well for the cleaning needs that he or she has. This will lead to dissatisfaction with the cleaning machine when in reality it is not defective ? it is simply not well-suited to the specific environment and tasks that the consumer needed. A person who has wall to wall carpet would not need the same kind of cleaner that a person who has area rugs and hardwood floors. The same is also true for a person who has children or pets, as their cleaning needs might be much different from someone who does not have either one of these in his or her home.

One of the best ways to ensure that time and money are not wasted is to be sure what is needed before actually starting shopping. The brand of the vacuum is significant to a lot of people, but there are often multiple brands that can be used quite effectively and that are similar in price. Since this is the case, it is always possible that a specific brand might be a poor choice. Instead, a person might want to look at other brands of vacuums that are similar to the one he or she had in mind, in order to make sure that he or she is not just paying for the name, instead of really getting quality. After a person decides whether he or she needs an upright vacuum or a canister model, then he or she can start thinking about the price range and the attachments that are going to be of interest.

The prices for vacuum cleaners can vary a lot, depending on what features are desired and whether a person is particular about something such as the warranty or the size of the motor. When issues like this are serious concerns only certain brands of cleaners might work, but there should still be more than one option. Research on vacuum cleaners can be done on the Internet, which will help a person make his or her choice ? or at least narrow the options ? before going out to shop. Not only frustration can be saved by this, but time and money as well. For a busy person who usually has a lot of cleaning to do and does not have much time to go shopping, there are also companies who still sell door to door and provide in-home demonstrations. These companies, though, usually have very costly vacuums, and these could be well out of the price range for various individuals.



Charlie