Ask a vacuum repair man anything
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Ask a vacuum repair man anything
I don't even know what to ask...
Do you fix Vacuums all day everyday? I don't think I could handle that.
Fuck you?
What's the most expensive vacuum you ever fixed?
What's the worst thing you ever found in a vacuum bag?
Have you ever tried sticking your dick in a vacuum?
>>688353341
Pretty much, it's a sales/service center so it's a sales job too
>>688353576
Ever fuck someone in the shop?
Anyone ever pay for their suck job with a blow job?
>>688353123
My wife sucked water into my Miele Titan and now it whines when running, still same suction. How fucked is it and estimated repair cost?
are they harder or easier to fix now that most are bagless
>>688353540
Most expensive, Kirby Avalir which is a few grand
Found this fat chick's dirty thong inside a fan housing once, put it in a plastic bag and gave it back to her, reaction was priceless
And no, that seems painful..
>>688353840
Probably the bearing in the motor got corroded and that's the sound you're hearing, run it till it dies cuz the only real fix is replacing the motor anyways
>>688353720
Yes, and no lol
>>688353123
i cant believe im saying this, i work and own a vacuum store as well. im there right now.
where is your store at? im in Phx AZ.
>>688354275
Fuck story plox
I used to fix computers in a shop but was too young to get laid for it. Fucking sweat shop of a place.
>>688353123
How much to disappear OP?
>>688353887
We try to flip most Bagless customers into bagged vacuums, because 99 percent of the time, bagged machines are superior to there Bagless counterparts in the same price range
>>688354710
I didn't know what to ask to make the BB reference, nicely done.
>>688353840
Just looked it up for you, cost on the motor is $150, plus labor you're looking at about 180-200
This is my current vacuum (aside from the central).
It's bagless and I've washed and reused the filter for a few years now. I hate bags, I like to dump it out after each vacuum.
Thoughts?
>>688353123
If trips you get to stick your dick in vacuum
>>688354662
Nothing exciting, was out with my girlfriend one night and my roommate was cock blocking super hard, so I have a key to my store, so we just came here instead to get it on.
>>688354710
Legend
>>688355238
Is there at least a couch or something?
I fucked in a neon shop once. That was fun. It was like some skanky vegas.
>>688355167
Bagless vacuums aren't bad if properly maintained, problem is 99% of people don't want to do the required maintenance in order to keep them working properly
You suck
>>688355401
Nah, work bench, it's got nice soft plush carpet on it
>>688353123
jusus man, your job must blow
>>688355831
It sucks, but it's always picking up *rimshot*
>>688355831
I bet it sucks as well.
how can i make him to blow air out and not suck in
>>688356088
Wire motor backwards, logic
>>688356236
thx based electricman
>>688353123
How many are broken due to attempted masturbation
sexiest model you ever serviced?
Im in the market for a new vaccy, looking at the Dysons, anything better? Must be baglesss and allergy certified, $500 Australian max
>>688356713
I personally have asthma and allergys, and Bagless vacuums are the worst thing possible for them, you rely on seals which leak alot of what you pick up back into the air, look into a Miele, they are a little pricey, but your allergys will thank you 1000x over
>>688353123
does your mom have nice tits
>>688356662
Miele C3 Homecare plus
>>688357155
Not in the slightest, sorry
>>688356458
None that people are willing to admit to lmao
>>688357302
that's too bad
is it because she has breastfed many children or were they never nice?
>>688357453
Been pretty gross for as long as i can remember
>>688353123
Are you having a good day?
>>688356662
Miele does make some pretty sexy vacuums though
>>688357878
Abit slow, but sold a few machines, and done a few repairs, I hate my coworker, he's super salty because I'm half his age and his boss, so we've never gotten along lmao
>>688353123
have you ever vacuumed your girlfriends lips when she was sleeping?
>>688358687
LMAO funny you would ask, she wasn't sleeping, but I did get her in the cheek once, left a nice hickey.. I didn't hear the end of that one for a while..
>>688357974
damn that got me so hard
>>688358888
does she have nice tits
Wall of Mieles
>>688358888
checked infinite quads!
also: why is it called blowjob and not suckjob?
is there any wise explanation you learn in your vacuun repairman school?
>>688359133
7.5/10
>>688353123
Will I get my hand pregnant if I spooge in it?
>>688358888
P.S, Checkem
i pulled both motors from a vacuum the neighbor threw out. know any diy projects i can use them for?
>>688359395
Probably, use your vacuum, 100% safe
>>688353123
which model can you recommend for putting my dick in?
I don't wanna get it into the motor seriously
>>688353123
On a scale of 1 to 10, how much does your job suck?
test
do bagless vacuum's suck
>>688353123
do your job ... suck?
>>688359571
Damn you fucker. I walked right into that..
>>688353123
You could say your job.. Sucks
>>688353123
let us see all your vacuum repair man tools in one picture
How do you feel about Dyson Vaccums?
What do you do for a living?
>>688353123
Why is oreck shit now?
>>688360272
Does that have something to do with Earthbound?
vacuum man doesn't hear our questions any more
maybe the vacuum is too loud
>>688361425
na, he just suck
>>688353123
honest opinion on this Gtec
>>688360272
Bought out by a Chinese company
>>688361425
Selling a vac atm actually lol
>>688353123
omg perfect, maybe you can help me!
i stole a fucking hoover carpet cleaner from home cheapo and now the thing stopped spinning.
i took it completely apart and found that the gear box had water in it already somehow and the bearings had rusted, stopping it from spinning. i tried to degunk it and then turned it back on...it worked for a bit then stopped again.
do i have to just replace the bearings?
>>688362911
No just weld the bearings and a little grease and they should be fine.
>>688362911
You can, I would recommend just replacing the turbine assembly, alot less work, should be able to find the part on Hoover website, type in your model number followed by parts on google, it's called turbine service assembly or spinscrub turbine
When you clean out a vacuum cleaner, you become vacuum cleaner
>>688355473
What maintenance keeps a bag-less vacuum working?
Who repairs anything these days?
>>688363498
Mind blown
>>688360208
Repair/Sell vacuums
>>688359747
Not if properly maintained, but most people don't maintain them, so in most cases, yes
>>688363180
dont have welding stuff
>>688363282
sigh ok, why do they make it so water gets to the bearings? fucking glad i didnt pay for it
>>688363886
You would be surprised, basically anything under $200 is a use it until it breaks and buy a new one because most of the times they are not cost affective to repair, but when you get up into 600-1500 dollar machines, most of the time it's worth repairing then
>>688354731
We had a Filter Queen growing up. That bitch was a war horse and sucked like a champ. Do they make something like that? Bagless, cheap filter, scents and shit to put in the exhaust?
I had a Miele and it was ok, Have a dyson now and it's pretty underwhelming.
Should I get new Dyson DC40 for around $150 (about half of retail price in my area) or something else?
>>688363877
Regular cleaning, disassembling the separator and washing it with soap and water (about ever 5 or 6 times you vacuum) as well as washing any pre filters every week or so, and replacing both the pre filters and hepa filters yearly, alot more work than most people want to do to there vacuum.
Do you do work on brooms, too?
>>688364324
Chinese manufacturing my friend, and believe it or not, Hoover really makes the best machine for the job, Bissells carpet cleaners are a joke, my store dosent even sell them because they get used once and they are broken.
>>688364413
There are alot of issues with the DC40, I see at least 2 a week with warranty issues, I personally don't like Dyson, there products or as a company, but if you have to have a dyson, a 07, 14, 50, or 65 are your best investment
>>688364392
Yeah, fuck Dysons. They feel like cheap plastic, suck about as good as a $100 vacuum. My previous Kenmore was better.
>>688364392
Filter queen is still in buisness, and still make vacuums. They aren't nearly as good as the old school ones, but they still aren't bad, I would recommend a Miele to a filter queen customer as an upgrade, but seeing as you have had one and are looking to go bagless, possible look into a Sirena, it is a water filtered vacuum like the old rainbows, will provide the same level of filtration as your old filter queen, without having to replace filter cones. You can also put scent liquids into the water to make the exaust work as an air freshener l
>>688365026
What sort of issues? Are they straight up shit or mostly user error?
>>688364616
No, but I do sell them, we have a running joke, when people come in expecting to spend like $40 on a "good vacuum" we hand them a broom
>>688365553
Any broom recommendations? My house is mostly hardwood, fear vacuum might scratch it.
>>688365509
Just poor design, very prone to clogs, and the filters will set you back a cool $80 bucks a year
have you ever tried to vacuum your dick?
>>688365731
Miele Olympus with a natural hair bare floor brush, (personally like the parquet twister xl) best combination for all hard floors
>>688365785
I only have three bedroom that I vacuum about as often as /b/ visitor would vacuum (the rest of the house is hardwood) So I'm guessing the filter will last me a while.
>>688365285
Old Kenmore made quality products, now adays Kenmore just jacks crappy Chinese made Panasonic vacuums and slaps the Kenmore name on them
I've seen a lot of things here. But never have I expected to getting useful info on floor care.
>>688353123
Does it suck?
>>688366244
Look into a Riccarr/Simplicity S20, decent priced and a great vacuum, if that's to much, I would recommend a Royal UR30075 as a good entry level machine worth your money
>>688356236
Can't wire AC bacwards. It has no direction.
>>688366703
Lmao, I can't believe it took someone that long to call my bluff, don't use logic in this logic-less conversation!
my $90 one seemed to have lost some of its sucking power after a a couple of weeks. how do i get it to suck harder?
>>688353123
have you ever murdered anyone? Do you even know what it feels like to over power someone and feel their life fade away as you smash their head open with a jagged rock? Have you ever sat on someone's back and strangled them with rope and the exhilarating feeling of knowing they are helpless and can't stop you and all you have to do is hold the rope and lean back? laughing at them, telling them to just let go and let it happen because there is nothing they can do about it?
>>688353123
From the job, do you usually encounter fixes to old vaccums (bagged ones) or new ones (baggless)
How much do you charge usually
>>688366876
Would recommend a movie and a nice candle lit dinner, and after that, check for a possible clog, the intake by the brush roller, or point at which the hose connects are the most common places
>>688366876
Have you asked your mom her secret?
If you're a professional, why are you using a cheap black and decker? I'd expect someone who probably screws all day to use a DeWalt or Ridgit.
>>688366656
A little something for everyone on /b/
>>688367124
I have a milwalkee m18, but my battery is currently toast, gotta get a new one
>>688353123
Am I the only person who feels like vacuum repair is a dying business even though it's really probably not?
>>688367811
personally id think it would be, but as long as you have oldies or those people who always stick with a old vaccum that uses those rubber bands to spin the motor, i guess youll always have customers
>>688367007
It's a happy medium, and there are still plenty of company's who make bagged vacuums, you just have to go to a specialty store to get them, the reason behind that is because stores like walmart, cosco, target ect don't want to have to carry bags, they would rather put TVs in that location and make more money
>>688367007
And our average repair ticket is anywhere from 40 to 150, but they can get much higher depending on the model
>>688368157
Dude my vacuum has rubber bands... I had no idea there were better ways.
>>688362173
That guy looks like a pussy. So you'll look like a pussy.
>>688368162
Another sub question (i actually used to repair vaccums at my hs for community service). I usually only had two problems, but what happens more
hair stuck in the rotary parts, or the rubber band breaking
>>688368341
Newer vacuums are starting to use serpentine drive belts with a metal/Kevlar lining
>>688368574
A good question here for you, is considering youve worked with so many vaccums, which vaccum would you personally recommend to us for great quality and long usage
OP, what do you do when you try to fix a vacuum and fuck it up even more? For example they come in for a clog and you burn out the motor cause a piece of metal fell in there or something.
>>688368814
I'mma guess, he's gonna say "depends on application"
>>688353123
I used to work as a vacuum repairman last summer, it was definitely interesting.
>>688369070
>>688368814
normal usage i guess, like around the house, not like sucking up water from your flooded basement
>>688353123
what do you think about cyclon vacuum cleaners?
>>688367581
What are the numbers on the neck? Is it like torque?
Hello my wife wants a new vacuum. What model is a good one if I cam kg spend 150 to 200? Also why are bagged models better?
>>688353123
Dude, just the title of the tread made my day. thank you!
hello vacuman,
imagine you wake up tomorrow morning and you look aside and see a brand new vacuum in your bed instead of your gf. Like the best model you can imagine. With every bonus features and the longest cable you can't believe you reach every corner in and around your house.
Would you fuck it?
>>688353123
Be honest. Do you sometimes mount parts in your "repaired" vacuums that are known to die again in a certain time?
>>688368814
What kind of flooring and price range are you looking?
>>688368923
Fake numbers and file a warranty claim
>>688370575
flooring can be between carpet, wooden floors, granite. Price range is anything, or i mean it doesnt matter in this case
>>688369414
Headaches
>>688353123
Does your job suck?
>>688369427
Clutch, makes it so you're clutch will slip and no over tighten a screw
>>688353123
>Ask a vacuum repair man anything
when you were 15 did you aspire to be a suck fixer?
what jobs would 15yo you prefer you did rather than making things suck?
>>688369953
Possibly...
Can I please get a dust filter for a Hoover Max Extract 60 Pressure Pro?
>>688370358
Most of the time I'll tell people up front, I'll fix it, but it's not a matter of if it's going to break again, but when, but some people aren't the brightest and just want there piece of junk fixed
>>688371023
Umm, 15 year old me wanted to be a computer programmer, and I am in college getting my degree in CSE atm, so I'm working on it, not only am I a vacuum repair man, I am also the IT consultant for the same company
>>688370762
Have a preference between upright and canister?
>>688370884
funny...
>>688371649
upright would be better, i like controlling it while standing
OP, Idk if anyone asked yet. Do you run your own biz or work for a shop?
what is your experience with people who come to your store to get the best protips from you, try and test some models, ask you out for like hours, blocking you from doing your real business of repairing vacuums
and finally they tell you they say goodbye and you know they will buy that model in the internet for a better price?
>>688369663
Bagged vacuums are better because they trap about 20 times more of what you pick up inside the machine. Bagless machines leak fairly bad and throw alot of what you pick up from the floor into the air. Also bagged are cheaper to operate because every Bagless manufacturer required you change your filters yearly or you will void your warranty, the average filter set ranges from $35-$125, when about $25 in bags will get a family of 4 through a year. I personally like the Royal UR30075 as a good entry level vacuum, they normally run about $200
>>688371908
Look into a Simplicity S40 or Riccar Radiance, one of the best uprights on the market
Did you ever stick anything into turbine and destroy it?
>>688372343
thanks anon
>>688372042
I am the district manager for a chain of shops
What's the best vac for fucking finally up with dog hair on carpets and so on?
>>688372638
What country?
>>688372109
Believe it or not, most of our prices are lower than online, and we do price match if a customer is able to find it cheaper, plus they get to support a local buisness, and have support if they ever need it
>>688372768
States
>>688372900
not even your dubs make me believe your prices to be the lowest tbh
>>688358888
>>688373376
What bout my quads?
do you do home repair or installations? like for fixed machines (central vacuum for the whole house)?
If so, did you personally ever experience the workers dream of a horny AND hot housewife teasing you pantyless or even fucking the repairman?
>>688373187
Got a shop in IL?
>>688373954
Ditto, minus the 4chan fantasies. Do you fix those large vacuums with hose attachments in every room.
Hi, I have the dyson in the pic. It is not sucking that well. I got it for free from someone that was throwing it away.
The first thing I did was remove the small tube part near the base and see if there was anything in it. Nothing.
Then I looked at the brush and noticed that there was a lot of hair wrapped around it. I removed the hair with a scissors. The brush is fine now.
The hose that allows for tighter crevice cleaning is not working and the vacuum is sort of picking up stuff, but not that well.
What do you think could be the problem. How can I fix it. What are some things that you do to refurb vacs? What can I do to get it to work again? Share some tips, anon.
>>688373954
We do do house calls for service and instalation on Central vacuums, never had anything like that happening , but I do have a good story. We were going to a lady's house to do an estimate on installation, she told us that there be a key under the mat because she would be at work, so we showed up, let ourselves in, to discover her daughter(probably mid 20s, 6/10) walking out of the bathroom naked lmao really the only interesting thing that's happened during install/repair calls
>>688374601
Actually. I don't think it is that dyson... more like this one, thanks
Do you repair those large commercial shop floor cleaner stores and stuff use. Sorry, dk the actual name.
>>688374601
Check the inlet underneath where the brush roller is, if that's clear, take off the inlet cover on the side, pinch the two yellow tabs and pull up, it should slide out, check there, if still nothing, remove the dust canister, and down near the bottom there should be a red tab, push backwards while pulling up on the hose, it should come off, drop a dime through it, if everything checks out, then it's your separator itself that is clogged , take it apart and let it soak in warm soapy water and scrub it with a scrub brush, leave outside to try overnight, should fix the issue
Like commercial foor scrubbers/buffers? Yes
>>688375610
Yeah the walk behind ones. Do you get more biz from those than non commercial ones?
>>688353123
Are Miele vacuums any good?
>>688374907
daughter wasn't amused i guess:)
tell us some things you found insinde your customers vacs. i can imagine there is many stuff laying around stuck in the pipes when you clean them.
tell some stories
>>688353123
How hard does this job suck?
>>688375794
No, we do alot of work on residential carpet cleaners and floor cleaners
>>688376022
He's a district manager now, probably hasn't gotten his hands dirty in a while.
>>688375897
I personally own 2, and I love both of them. Mieles aren't cheap, but they really are one of the best vacuums on the market
How does one get into vacuum game and if you can fix shit?
>>688375965
I've seen some horror shows, I've seen panties, bras, lingerie, socks, shoe laces, condoms, pens, pencils, a syringe(no needle luckily) enough hair to fill a swimming pool, and one or two cockroach infested vacuums(which are fucking terrifying when they just fall out everywhere)
>>688376509
I actually fell into this job on accident, my friend worked here and they were looking for temporary help, and I ended up getting a full time position and promoted to a management position within a year
>>688376780
sounds interesting.
any money worth to remind found yet?
>>688376337
Nah, I still work on repairs and sales, gotta show my employees how it's done!
Oldest vac you serviced?
Thread made my day. Thanks Anon.
>>688377561
Abunch of change, found a 20 once but it was in like 8 pieces lmao
Why don't you sell god-tier whole-house vacuums?
>>688377912
We do
>>688377713
No problem! And I've done a few old Electrolux sled canisters from the 30s, and I get a few kirbys from the 50s every month
thread is golden.
i repair mine and the family vacuums for my own and its tough sometimes.
Post a pic of your dick in a vacs tube to prove you are really a vacuumman
>>688353123
Find many pills ? When I was in high school I used to work at a car wash and detailing place and I always volunteered to clean the vacuumed stuff out. I'd find a few Xanax a day a few Valium here and there, tons of speed and little baggies of coke. Everyday I'd find something fun or found about a quarter pound of blow before and when the dude noticed I saw it (didn't know detailing was going to go that far) he came.over and flipped me a hundred to "not see shit" I laughed and said I was going to offer to buy some because it looked bomb and he gave me over a quarter ounce at least, he just broke off a chunk and gave it to me when I got home and weighed it was 11 grams of the best shit I'd had
>>688378378
Done
>>688353123
Have you ever put your dick on a belt sander?
What are the top 5 vaccum brands in your opinion?
>>688353123
Are central vacuums really worth it? Or are they just a gimmick?
>>688353123
Why didn't u finish college
>>688378786
when the size is pic related you are not asian:)
But WHAT? The usage of ducktape in your store to fix things makes me think you are not the most professional worker heh?
>>688379024
GOD TIER
Miele
Simplicity
Riccar
High TIER
Sebo
Maytag
Middle TIER
Royal
Fuller
Oreck
Carpet Pro
Dyson 07, 14, 50, 65, kinetic
Sanitaire/Electrolux
Trash
Hoover
Dirt Devil
Every other Dyson
Panasonic
Shark
>>688353123
what type of vacuum would you recommend to someone thats allergic for household dust and most tree pollen? if i turn my shit thing on i can smell it so bad in my nose and its fucking itchy ass hell
How far does the concept of vacuumcleaning go? Is there more such specialized stuff, like industry-cleaners for Metal/Wood or liquids/acids, or for use by firefighters... To make it short:Is there a military grade vac?
There is no true vacuum. Your existence is a lie
>>688379178
If done right, they can be very useful. But you need to do a very high end and pricey central vac install to make it better than a conventional vacuum
>>688379982
Anyone with severe allergys needs a Miele vacuum and an it air purifier, it won't be cheap, but it will make your life 1000x happier at home, I have severe asthma and allergies myself
>>688379511
Still in college
Are Rainbow's actually as awesome as everybody says?
(the vacuum, not the atmospheric prism phenomena)
what are your future plans?
let me guess...you want to become vacumaster?
>>688379773
Lol the air bleed valve kept coming open so I duct taped it shut
>>688380661
Yes and no, they are great vacuums, but there is a company who makes better water filtered vacuums now, look into a Sirena, it is a newer, better functioning rainbow at 1/2 the price
>>688381038
Neat! Thanks based anon.
>>688380720
Plan on getting my degrees in CSE and buisness and then moving up in the company I'm currently in
>>688379998
I'm sure there probably is, but unfortunatly that's out of my realm of knowlege, I only go up to industrial cleaning stuff
>>688379882
>no Kirby vacuums
Where do they fit in the grand scheme of things?
Hey vacuum Guy! Industrial designer over here. I love dismounting houseware and electronical object from home.
In your opinion what is what causes most vacuum cleaner to stop working?
Do you use a vacuum cleaner to clean a vacuum cleaner? Or compressed air (i know its silly...)
>>688381751
Are they good, yes, but they weigh as much as a tank and are crazy over priced, you can get something that does the same thing for literally half the price imo
>>688381848
>>688381848
I remember this comic. My dad had this one and other issues under the bathroom sink
>>688354492
Is your store around 20th and Camelback? I work right around the corner from there if it is
>>688381910
Most common cause of vacuum demise is user error and improper maintenance, people will run a vacuum for 6 months with a clog and not even realize it, causing the motor to run excessively hot which will do damage. Also people don't realize that a vacuum isn't a replacement for bending over and picking up change, pens, pencils, rocks, ect, and they end up doing internal damage to the machine.
And I use 2 Mieles for my bench vacuums to clean out other vacuums, aswell as an air compressor.
>>688355916
Hahaaaa
you made my day seriously
what do you think of my vac? it's only used in my room + bathroom + was only like 60 bucks at the time
>>688367124
makitas are my favorite
>>688382542
Moar?
Ever came across a Vorwerk-Brand? There green and a kind of religious-cult over here.
>>688382599
great thx for the answer!
Do you got any example of vacuum cleaner where it is obvious that the company set it up to break? (like some home printers , where after some number defined by numerical counting the printer stops working)
>>688383365
agreed
seems like they didn't make it over the pond
>>688382866
Not a primary vacuum, you're only getting what's on the surface, get like a $80 bagged dirt devil, it will clean 5x as good, and still isn't a big investment
do you ever get backpack vacuums that need fixing? used one when i was a janitor and it was amazing
>>688383546
Hoover and dirt devil carpet cleaners, the bearings the drive the turbine are not sealed, and therefore get wet, causing them to rust and bind after 3 or 4 uses
>>688353123
why havent you killed yourself yet?
also how many vacuums with asbestos do you see these days? i've had about 4 in the last 2 decades
>>688383956
See them quite often, they are popular with commercial cleaning companies
>>688375243
a floor scrubber like this?
>>688383960
Who else would answer vacuum questions on 4chan if I did?! Must dispense vacuum knowlege!
>>688384182
Yep, do 1 or 2 a month
>>688383958
And thanks again , i love when a OP is answering :)
Last question, i bought that hoover- more industrial volume, any tips on how make it last longer?
is vaccuuming water making it last really lesser?
Did a customer ever "mod" their vac? Like, paintjob or addon/speciabrush/masturbator?
have another question
when have you discovered the benefits of a nice round tube with underpreassure over a real girl?
>>688384617
Vacuuming water with any electric motor vacuum will drastically decrease it's life, clean the filter regurally, and blow out the motor with compressed air every month or so to get any fine dust out of the motor cavity that could cause your motor to run hotter than it should
>>688359824
Nasty ass vacuum fuckers
>>688384913
Ok so that was my last question, thanks so much! here is one internet point for you
what do you find to be better quality for fine dust collection (assume deep pile, no brush) high CFM and high pressure (only a small pressure drop) or low pressure (high pressure drop) low CFM
also do you ever service industrial vacuums?
