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Instead of despairing over a worn or broken Dyson vacuum drive belt, consider purchasing a replacement and undertaking the repair yourself. The repair will take only minutes and will save you the...

With the right care and maintenance, a Bissell vacuum cleaner can provide years of trouble-free service; you need to know what to do when something goes wrong, however. Watch for early warning...

Your Dyson vacuum includes a number of removable parts. The most visible of these is the canister, which is the large clear cylinder at the front of the machine. The canister contains the dust and...

The post-motor filter on a Dyson vacuum cleaner is one of two filters inside the machine. It's important to remove this filter every few months for cleaning and to replace damaged filters with...

If your vacuum cleaner's beater bar has stopped spinning, then it's time to replace the belt. Replacing the belt on a Dirt Devil Dynamite is extremely easy, and the only tool required is a...

Dyson vacuums are known for simple and effective designs. All of the Dyson model vacuums use a similar filter design. There is a pre-motor filter and a post-motor filter. According to Dyson,...

Dyson vacuum is a very powerful cleaning tool and simple to use. Dyson vacuums have a clear easy-to-empty cyclone bin instead of a vacuum bag. The Dyson has a 17-foot long hose that is stored in...

A Shop-Vac, a brand of wet-dry vacuum cleaner, can be an invaluable tool in the home, garage, workshop or garden. Larger and more powerful than a typical home carpet vacuum, a Shop-Vac can clean...

Vacuum cleaners pick up dirt from floors and furniture. As a result, vacuum cleaners also pick up a lot of odors. Storing a vacuum with a full bag or container can cause odors to build up in the...

The idea for a Venturi vacuum has existed in theory for nearly 300 years, going back to physicists who studied how fluids work under pressure. Daniel Bernouli and Giovanni Venturi are both...

Small, lightweight vacuum cleaners such as the EZ Clean by Eureka handle those unexpected spills and quick cleanups. For small spaces, a vacuum like the EZ Clean can clean up the whole house or...

Vacuum cleaner plugs often fail due to the common practice of pulling the plug out of the wall outlet by pulling on the cord. Common symptoms of a plug in need of replacement include intermittent...

Sealing your food in a bag is one of the best ways to preserve it and extend your food's shelf life. One way to seal and preserve your food is to use a sealer such as a FoodSaver sealer. The...

When storing food, it's important to place it in as airtight a container as possible. One way to do this is to use a sealer like the Food Saver and its vacuum seals. The Food Saver seals food of...

Over my life time I have never bought a expensive vacuum cleaner. I have had door to door salesman almost convince me that their very expensive vacuum was worth the money. In my 35 years of...

The FoodSaver Sealer is a vacuum packaging system. FoodSaver's website says the product will help keep food fresher longer whether it is in the refrigerator, pantry or freezer. It removes air much...

Shop Vacs are vacuums most often used in construction areas or shop situations. They have no bags or small compartments; instead they use a large open compartment to hold dirt, dust and water. Due...

The Kirby steam cleaning system is an attachment that connects to an existing Kirby vacuum. Assembling the Kirby steam cleaner and attaching it to the vacuum may seem confusing, but is actually...

The Kirby Sentria is considered one of the most comprehensive home cleaning systems on the market today. It is sold by appointment only at $2,000 per unit. The reason for such a high price? The...

Shop-Vacs are useful vacuums able to tackle a variety of types of debris. As there are no messy bags to clean up and just a large plastic container tub, these are by far preferred by the...

Vacuum-sealing provides a convenient way of packaging foods or other sensitive products against the inevitable deterioration that results from contact with air. Vacuum-sealing can help eliminate...

Wet-dry vacuum cleaners may be the most utilitarian invention since the invention of electricity itself. These vacuums are long-lasting when properly maintained, but since these appliances really...

The Hoover self-propelled bagless vacuum is officially called the Wind Tunnel. Because the vacuum is self-propelled, it has two belts. One is for the brush roll and the other is for the...

The Panasonic MCV7315 is the entry-level model in the Panasonic MCV 7-series of upright vacuums. This line also includes the MCV7335 and the MCV7355. The operating instructions are the same for...

The Deni Freshlock Food Vacuum Sealer is a user-friendly sealer that first removes the air from its plastic storage bags and then seals the end with an internal sealing wire. The machine can be...

Dysons are high-quality vacuums, famous for having containers instead of bags. It can be tricky to remove the container, or canister, on an upright Dyson. On this model, the bagless container is...

Simple tips to keep your vacum in working condition.

Deni manufactures vacuum sealers to store food for long periods of time. Food packed in regular bags is at risk of spoiling due to bacteria that forms because of the air. By removing the air from...

Every house needs a good vacuum. One viable option in that department is the fourth-generation Kirby vacuum, or Kirby G4. The Kirby G4 is extremely powerful, picking up much that other vacuums...

Steps required to maintain a Rainbow vacuum cleaner are as out-of-the-ordinary as is the vacuum cleaner itself. Though the Rainbow models use a bowl of water for trapping debris rather than a...

People with dogs must sweep frequently to control the shed fur that accumulates on the floors and carpet. Dog fur and messes can leave an unpleasant smell in your home. Proper cleaning,...

When shopping for the best upright vacuum cleaner, several things should be considered. Ease of use, performance, filters, cost for maintenance, weight and maneuverability are just a few...

A central vacuum system can be a valuable addition to your home. This type of cleaning system makes it easy to vacuum away dirt and allergens and can save you time and energy. It is useful in both...

The Dyson Ball vacuum cleaner is a bagless vacuum cleaner that uses a patented ball technology design to increase maneuverability around furniture and corners in your home. The main components of...

Dirt Devil manufactures a line of lightweight vacuum cleaners, including upright models that use a drive belt to propel the roller brush. When the drive belt breaks or stretches until worn out,...

You made the jump from an old-fashioned vacuum to a bagless vacuum. Just because you no longer have to struggle with changing bags doesn't mean your vacuum doesn't need basic maintenance once in a...

Kenmore is the Sears brand name and is on a variety of appliances, including vacuums. Kenmore has a number of different kinds of vacuums from upright to canister in all different colors. They...

They Dyson vacuum cleaner is a bagless vacuum which uses a filter system to remove dirt and debris from your carpet. Remove and empty the dust bin of a Dyson vacuum after each use to keep the...

Vacuum cleaners consist of dozens, sometimes hundreds of parts. While many of these components aren't vital to the mechanical operation of the vacuum cleaner itself (i.e. the wheels), knowing what...

The Kirby vacuum company has been around since the 1920s, and was made famous by its door-to-door salesmen hawking their cleaning machines to housewives. Since then, Kirby vacuums have grown to be...

Sweeper attachments are made to withstand years of use, often lasting longer than the vacuum itself. Sometimes, though, they get broken or lost. (Always keep the attachments onboard the vacuum...

There are many brands of vacuum food sealers available, including FoodSaver and Black & Decker. Regardless of the brand owned, the general operation of the vacuum food sealer is the same. ...

Vacuum cleaner repairs can be costly and take a lengthy amount of time to be completed. Knowing how to repair the most common problems your vacuum cleaner may experience will not only save you...

A suction cup is a device, usually in the shape of a cup and made of plastic or rubber, which is designed to adhere to a flat surface through suction. Suction cups are a big part of industry, with...

This will teach you a quick and easy way to empty and reuse a vacuum bag. I have had to do this many times, not realizing that it was full, and we had company coming over and the place needed...

You will learn how to clean a vacuum filter to be able to re-use it when you do not have access or the money for a replacement.

Upright vacuum machines may vary in size, price, style and quality of construction, but one thing remains constant--they are the most popular type of vacuum being purchased today--and with good...

Oreck Buster B canister bags are hypo-allergenic vacuum bags that fit all Oreck Buster B compact models and housekeepers. They are available in a 12 pack. Unlike other vacuum manufacturers, Orecks...

Enviro Pellet Stoves are becoming a popular option for people trying to save money on heating their house. Pellet stoves burn evenly and efficiently. They also come with programmable thermostats...

Installing a central vacuum system makes cleaning a home or office much easier. Rather than dragging a bulky vacuum cleaner from room to room, all you need is a length of hose and your favorite...