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Sanyo made great machines and if your looking for bags most all vac shops should stock them.

I've seen time and time again, hair (Just like on your brushroll) becomes wrapped up on the wheel shaft prohibiting proper movement of the wheel. Pry it out with a slotted screwdriver, remove the debris, put a drop of oil on the shaft and you should be good to go. If your wheel was stuck long...

I've dealt with a number of koblenz machines being used by hotels and janitorial services. They are built tough but get a mark down in my opinion for using a wood brushroll rather than a metal brushroll with replaceable strips. Otherwise they are decent, I've seen some with 10+ years in a...

Like others have said, Riccar's full size canisters (Impeccable and immaculate)as well as their uprights and full size powerheads are all made in Missouri. I've talked to some reps who have also indicated they are looking to bring production of their smaller machines to the US as well.

Absolutely, -Remove Bottom Plate screws and plate -Remove belts and brushroll -remove two screws holding on nozzle cover -you don't have to but I recommend removing the nozzle hose before you flip over (2-4 screws) -flip machine over and remove nozzle cover -you should now have access to...

I'd have to add another vote for a Hoover Tempo or bagged Kenmore. Just be sure she's using cloth (HEPA Media) bags for optimal filtration. Have you checked at any local vac shops for refurbs or basic machines?