Vacuum Cleaners/Expert Profile

Expertise

Please ask me any questions regarding the efficiency, durability, and value of 99.5% of today's vacuum cleaners, residential and commercial. I am able to help, also, with your residential carpet cleaners and vapor steamers. I cannot answer questions such as "how much should I pay for my vac?" "how often should I change the bag, belt, filter?" or "how often should I vacuum?" , etc. I also will not advise you how to use equipment for other than its original application; including any disassembly or modification not approved by the unit's manufacturer.

Experience in the area

I am the owner of a well-established (sixty-plus years), family-owned & operated vacuum retail and repair business. We are a full service/warranty center for 99.5% of vacuums manufactured. I, personally, have extensive hands-on experience with today's most popular vacuum cleaners, I have not only used the vacs in my own home, I have repaired them. I have been in the floor care industry for over 25 years.

Education/Credentials

I have attended many hours of certification seminars with the VDTA (Vacuum Dealers Trade Association). My education is, however, mostly hands-on, carrying on a sixty year old tradition in a brick and mortar 'mom & pop' location.

What do you like about this subject?

As a little girl, I hid in our hall closet, assembling and reconfiguring the tools on the family vacuum. I love "gadgety" items, those with a clever place for everything!

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

99.5% of all vacuum cleaners only pick up on the backstroke!

Something controversial or provocative about this subject