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Need help changing your vacuum cleaner’s belt or filter?

Friday, June 19th, 2009

There’s nothing more frustrating than a broken belt or a dirty filter getting in the way of you and your clean carpet. What’s even more frustrating is buying a replacement for your vacuum cleaner and then having to hunt around for the instruction manual to find out how to fit it. And then once you find the manual the next job is to make sense of the instructions, which often only have a diagram or two to help you work out which way round everything goes. It can be a time consuming and fiddly task, especially for those of us who aren’t the most mechanically minded.

That is why some companies have started putting videos on their website or on YouTube designed to show customers how fit a new belt or filter.  It always makes so much more sense when you can see somebody else demonstrate the process in front of you, rather than following a set of written instructions.

 It’s worth searching on YouTube for your make and model of vacuum cleaner and see if there are any relevant videos that show you what to do. A quick search of ‘vacuum cleaner spares’ on YouTube will show you just how many help videos there are available these days.

Vax has their own YouTube channel where they host help videos, along with infomercials, video reviews and TV adverts. These can be a valuable source of information, both for vacuum cleaner owners needing help with changing spares and for shoppers who want to see exactly what a machine looks like in action before parting with their cash. You can, judge how loud it is, see how easy it is to push around the carpet, how well it picks up dirt and read other people’s opinions on how they think the vacuum cleaner performs.  All without leaving the comfort of your home!
 

Tips for buying Spare Parts for your Vacuum Cleaner

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Shopping for vacuum cleaner spares is something that you shouldn’t need to do very often. And whether you need to replace a broken part, or just want spares for emergency purposes, a quick search on the Internet will lead you to a huge number of companies able to provide you with the vacuum cleaner spares you need. But while there’s no shortage of companies selling spares, buying from suppliers may differ a little to buying direct from the manufacturer.

Given that there are so many makes and models of vacuum cleaner on the market nowadays, the more information you have about the spares you want, the easier it will be to shop for them. Make a note of the make and model of your vacuum cleaner, and, if possible, the correct names of the spares you want to buy. There’s nothing more frustrating than ordering vacuum cleaner spares, waiting for them to arrive, and then discovering that they’re not the right ones! That’s why, when buying spares online, most suppliers ask for details including the name of the manufacturer, model/spare part number, and a description of the part.

When providing this information, the model name or number on the front of the vacuum cleaner may be sufficient, but for many brands this is not the number the manufacturers use to identify the specific cleaner. There should be an information plate at the back of the vacuum cleaner, or on its bottom, detailing the full model number. Most model numbers usually consist of numbers only, or a combination of numbers and letters.

For example, when shopping for Vax spare parts, note the model number and check out the site for advice and diagrams.

The advantage of ordering vacuum cleaner spares online is that you have a good chance of being able to find the spares you need and having them delivered to your door within a couple of days. Suppliers have stock spares for most makes of vacuum cleaner and offer an online ordering service that makes finding and buying the spares you need easy.

However, if you are having trouble locating specific vacuum cleaner spares, perhaps because your particular brand of vacuum cleaner isn’t that well-known, then you may want to order direct from the manufacturer. Not only will the manufacturer be able to provide you with the exact spares you need, but if you’re unsure as to which spares you actually do need then their customer help line will be able to give advice and help locate the spares for you.

It should be easy to shop for spares for the more popular brands of vacuum cleaner from suppliers, as they stock spares for these brands of vacuum cleaner; although, if you prefer, you can buy spare parts direct from the manufacturer.

When deciding which vacuum cleaner to buy, always bear in mind the availability of spares for your particular model of cleaner. Buying a well-known brand means you should be able to locate and buy vacuum cleaner spares without any difficulty.