Hoover Dial-A-Matic D Vacuum Bags, 3 ct

The accessory industry for home cleaning supplies is a multi-million dollar a year industry. The same company that brought you Vivanco vacuum cleaner bags also can help guide to how to buy your accessories for your vacuum cleaner, whether it be bags or other parts.

Often times, people have trouble when it comes to buying consumables for their vacuums because it is not an every day purchase. Vivanco specializes in accessory convenience and offers a few tips on how to buy your accessories and vacuum consumables. Here are the hottest of those tips.

Try to Come Prepared

Before you head to the store to the Vivanco vacuum cleaner bags display or any other consumable section, make sure you have the necessary information. If at all possible, bring the original reference number for your vacuum cleaner, know the name of the brand, the model name, and possibly even the sku number for it. If you know all of these things, a store associate should be able to help you easily find what you need.

If You Dont Know the Brand, Find Out

If you dont know what your vacuum name or sku is, then go look. Go to the vacuum displays at the store and look for your model. After all, you know what your vacuum looks like. Once you find it, you can ask an associate to point you to the right bag or part.

Go to the Right Stores

Any store worth its salt should make your accessory or consumable purchase easy. For instance, Vivanco vacuum cleaner bags are displayed so that you can easily tell which bag goes to what vacuum cleaners. There should be some easily attainable compatibility information, cross reference charts and a user friendly purchase area. If you arent getting those things, then you may want to reconsider the store you are shopping in.

Overall, a purchase of vacuum parts or bags should not be difficult. It is not something you buy everyday, so you may be a bit uneasy, but the right store should make your purchase simple. Look for good cross reference information, bring as much information as you can with you, and dont be afraid to go find your vacuum to make sure you have everything right. Do those things and your consumable purchases will be a breeze.

Dean Iggo is the webmaster of a vacuum cleaner reviews website which provides unbiased ratings of Miele Vacuums, Dyson, Roomba, Hoover, Oreck, Kirby and more.

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Hoover U5140-900 Tempo Widepath Bagged Upright Vacuum

The Tempo WidePath features a 15-inch cleaning path for super fast vacuuming when you need it the most. Plus, the WidePath cleans indoor air while you vacuum, thanks to an innovative allergen filtration system that traps 100 percent of dust mites, 99.98 percent of ragweed, and common grass pollens for cleaner breathing and fresher air. A powerful, 12 amp motor provides ample suction and doesn't leave anything behind. A brilliant headlight illuminates the cleaning path to ensure thorough vacuuming. Onboard tool storage keeps attachments, such as a dusting brush, furniture nozzle, crevice tool, and two extension wands in close reach. A smaller profile (approximately 33-1/4 by 18-1/2 by 9-1/2 inches) and lighter overall weight makes the Tempo WidePath easy to push, and easier to maneuver around and under furniture, too. And, your purchase is covered by a Hoover one-year warranty. Get a Tempo WidePath, and never get behind on the housework again! --Brian Olson
Customer Review: Great vacuum!
We've had 2 or 3 bagless vacuums that have broken within 1-2 years after getting them. They've gotten clogged, etc. We ordered this vacuum instead and it works wonderfully! Much better than even the new bagless ones! Great buy and great deal for this wonderful vacuum!
Customer Review: Bad Belt, just like others
Great price at $70 and free shipping, great cleaning power especially with 2 rabbits running around the place. All the accessories that was included was also good in getting to the hard to reach areas. But one sticking point that seems the same throughout some other reviews is the drive belt, the belt snapped under 2 months of ownership, probably 6-9 times of light usage (two medium area rugs).

It always seems that your vacuum will malfunction right before company is set to arrive. What do you do if your vacuum is not working correctly? Many people will simply throw away their vacuum and purchase a new one. However, did you know that it is quite easy to repair a vacuum cleaner?

You can find a lot of great information by checking out the website of the manufacturer who made your vacuum. For instance, if you have a Hoover vacuum, you can learn specifically about Hoover parts and how they work.

In order to repair the problem, you first need to determine what is wrong with your vacuum cleaner.

There are actually not a lot of vacuum parts which malfunction. The most common problem is a belt malfunction. To check out the vacuum cleaner belt, you will want to flip the vacuum on its front so that the brush is facing you. You will notice a small plate around the brush. Unscrew this. Check the belt. It is possible that it has snapped or has wrapped itself around a portion of the brush. If it is broken, you will want to take the belt with you to a store to purchase a new one. Many stores carry vacuum cleaner parts, including stores like Walmart and Target. You should be able to identify the proper size belt and many times a package will contain several size belts making it easier to insure you have the right one. Vacuum cleaner belts are not expensive at all.

You also will want to check the vacuum agitator brush. Sometimes it can become tangled with hair, pieces of carpet or string. You should use a pair of scissors to cut all of that out. Once it is clean, you can simply replace the belt and screw the plate back on the front.

If your vacuum is having poor suction, you might have something blocking one of the hoses. Remove the hoses one at a time, consulting your owner's manual if needed. If you have trouble reaching the blockage you can use the end of a mop or broomstick to push the obstruction through.

It also makes sense to do some routine maintenance on your vacuum. You will want to check the vacuum filter frequently to insure that it is not too dirty or blocked. The vacuum filter can affect the performanace of your machine. Also check the cord of your vacuum to make sure that it hasn't become frayed. Vacuum cords can often become damaged when they are run over by the vacuum.

Most of the problems you have with your vacuum will be related to either the agitator brush, the belt, or a blockage. You can save yourself a lot of time and money if you do the repairs yourself. You will be surprised how easy it is.

Sometimes a vacuum has electrical problems and those are a lot more difficult to fix on your own. In that case it is probably better to take it to someone who knows how to repair vacuums or make the move to a new machine.

Next time you have vacuum trouble, try these simple tricks. They might just breathe new life back into your vacuum!

Natalie Aranda writes on home and garden. It always seems that your vacuum will malfunction right before company is set to arrive. What do you do if your vacuum is not working correctly? Many people will simply throw away their vacuum and purchase a new one. However, did you know that it is quite easy to repair a vacuum cleaner? It also makes sense to do some routine maintenance on your vacuum. You will want to check the vacuum filter frequently to insure that it is not too dirty or blocked. The vacuum filters can affect the performanace of your machine. You can find a lot of great information by checking out the website of the manufacturer who made your vacuum. For instance, if you have a Hoover vacuum, you can learn specifically about Hoover parts and how they work.

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