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This article was featured in the March 2009 issue of Consumer Reports Magazine.
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Can this vacuum be saved?
Don't replace your vac over an easy fix. We asked the National Appliance Service Association, an industry trade group, for common problems and repair costs. Rule of thumb: Replace your vacuum when repairing it would cost more than half the cost of a comparable new model.
| Problem Weak bagless suction with no clog in hose. | Problem Paper clips or other items get sucked into hose. | Problem Brush roll turns little, if at all. |
| Part Filters, which trap dirt and protect the motor. | Part none needed; clear hose (bagless might need filters). | Part Brush-roll belt and/or brush roll. |
| DIY cost $10 to $70. |
DIY cost $0 (filters $10 to $70). | DIY cost $3 to $40. |
| Pro repair $50 to $100. | Pro repair $20 to $50. | Pro repair $10 to $60. |
Posted: February 2009 — Consumer Reports Magazine issue: March 2009
