Time for a Tune-Up on Your Vacuum!
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Get Ready for the Holidays
Finding Parts on our Site
Replacement Parts Categories
Tune-Up Hints
Getting Ready for the Holidays

Everyone does seasonal cleaning, like spring cleaning, and getting ready for winter cleaning. But on top of that you always seem to clean your house more, during the holiday season. You have more company that drops in. Alot of people even rearrange furniture at the holidays.

 

Either way, you are vacuuming more during the holiday season than you want to.

 

So take the opportunity to tune-up your vacuum before the holiday season. Give it the once over or go for the gusto and give it the twice over. Change the belt, the filters, the bag, checkout the brushroll, the brushroll strips, even check the hoses for holes.

 

Think about it this way. If you have to vacuum anyway, make it count. Get up as much as you can the first time. Read over some of our hints to see what you can do to improve your vacuum's performance.

 

If you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself, take the time to take it in to your local vacuum repair shop. The average cost for labor to do a tune-up is between $30-$50, not including parts.

 

My mother always said, "A clean house is a happy house". Of course she always said that when I was being told, it was my turn to vacuum!

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There are several ways you can find parts for your vacuum on our site. The easiest way is to check out our Replacement Parts categories. Here we have started to comprise lists of vacuums from different manufacturers according to the model number. Choose your model number and manufacturer and a list of the most commonly used parts for that vacuum will appear, like magic!

If you can't find your model number in the replacement parts category, then you can simply enter the model number into the search box and if we have parts listed specifically for that model, those parts will appear. Like magic, again!

Last, but not least, if you can't find your model, and you can't find the part listed, just send us a parts inquiry with the make and model number, and we'll find it for you. Click here to submit a part's inquiry.
Replacement Parts Categories
We are proud to introduce a HELP category to find replacement parts for your vacuum. We have grouped together different manufacturers for your convenience in finding yours. Some categories have listed vacuums by the model number and others, we are only able to offer basic parts such as bags, belts, and filters.

Click on the brand logo to find your model. If you have any trouble locating your model or finding a specific part, please use our parts inquiry, and we'll find it for you.

Complete parts available for Miele, Lindhaus,
Eureka, and Sanitaire

Find your Miele Parts! Find Your Lindhaus PartsFind Your Sanitaire Parts Here  

Limited parts only available for the
brands listed below 
Find Hoover bags here!  Kirby bags, belts, brushrolls available  Riccar bags, belts & filtersFuller Brush bags and belts 

Filter Queen Cones  Oreck bags, belts, and brushrolls  Carpet Pro bags and belts 

Tune-Up and Repair Hints
  • Belts - Belts should be changed frequently, not just when they break. Some belts will stretch even when the vacuum isn't in use. This stretching will cause the belt to slip on the brushroll, thus causing the brushroll to either not turn at all or turn much slower, not brushing the carpet like it is designed to do. 
  • Brushrolls -  Most brushrolls have strips on them that brush the carpet pushing the dirt into the vacuum. These strips will wear down over time, especially if the height settings are too low. Check your strips on the brushroll and replace them or the whole brushroll if needed to get optimum performance from your vacuum.
  • Filters - Most vacuums have some sort of filter system in them. Maybe a motor filter or exhaust filter. Most newer vacuums include a HEPA filter. Filters need to be cleaned or replaced regularly. If left, they will clog and restrict the airflow through your motor, possibly damaging it by overheating. HEPA filters should be changed regularly also to achieve the filtration you want from a HEPA vacuum. Removing dust, allergens, and smells from the air that you vacuum instead of putting them back into the air.
  • Bags - As bags fill with debris, fine dust clogs the pores in the bag.  A vacuum can not take more air in than it can exhaust.  If you reduce the exhaust, you reduce the suction. Change your bag frequently, especially when picking up fine dust particles. 
  • Hoses - Whether you're using an upright or canister vacuum, your hose should be checked periodically for holes or clogs.  You can visually check your hose for holes or splits.  If your suction is decreased even with a new bag and filter or if your vacuum is overheating, your hose may be clogged.  Try dropping a quarter through the hose,  If it hangs up, you have a clog.
  • Bagless Vacuums -  If you are a bagless vacuum owner, the filters are very important to maintain as they replace the bag. Clean after every use or emptying and replace regularly.
  • Cleaning Your Vacuum - Cleaning your vacuum is also important, inside and out. Cleanout the carpet fuzz and remove items that get wrapped around the brushroll whenever you change your belt or remove the brushroll. Clean around the filter and bag area also, along with the hose.


You are welcome to call or email me if you are having a hard time figuring out what the problem is with your vacuum.  Maybe we can figure it out together!

Dwight Griggs
Thank you for being a loyal Griggs Vacuums customer. We appreciate your business and hope that we can continue to meets your vacuum needs. Whether you have a repair question or need assistance with a new vacuum purchase, we'll be here to help.
Sincerely,

Dwight Griggs
Griggs Vacuums
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