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Check to see if there is any hair build-up in the bearings. That will sometimes fix the issue. If it needs to be lubricated again, it's best not to use WD-40 for bearings. Find a lubricant designed specially for motors. The lubrication you momentarily experienced from the WD-40 will last for a...

Oops, I gave you the wrong link. The one above is for domestic shipments. Here is the correct one. If you make rough estimates on the package size and weight, you can check out the different international shipment polices on the last page.  http://ircalc.usps.com/

If he shipped it Fedex or UPS, there is almost definitely a tracking number. But since you said post office, I assume he means USPS which has tracking services "available". Tracking is cheap if it's not already included. It's usually about $2 but it may be different for international.  Either...

Lovin' the NIB pictures! Hoover seems to have had a nice graphic design department. How could one not want one of those Hoovers? "Made in the USA" is proudly displayed on the box, it's lightweight, and has a large dust capacity.  Everything that even contemporary consumers want. Bagless isn't...

You'll love that model. The older soft-bag Elites are some of the best due the large amount of space the bags have to inflate. You might want to order a new brush-roll; I would imagine the bristles are pretty worn by this point. I have seen some older Elites with fantastic plastic brush rolls...

Kenmore (Hoover) 473-8810 I know Hoover sold many exclusive models at Sears over the years. In the late 80s and and very 90s Hoover produced at least 2 Convertible models in the exact same color scheme as the PowerDrive above. One had a 1060-esque hood and the other was the "ranger" style. I...

There was a "display model" that sold this morning for only $621. That must be very close to what dealers pay to get one direct from Cleveland.   There are some Sentria II listings for even less. The Kirby homepage still lists it as the current model. This must be hard on the dealers. I...

My mind has been all over the place recently when it comes to vacuums, but I've recently been inspired to try out a Miele. Earlier this week, I stopped into Bed Bath & Beyond and was surprised to see they carried Miele. I should probably stay up to date on these things. Anyway, I took the two...

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I bought a Miracle Mate from "Great Vacs" off eBay about 4 years ago. This seller, who still seems to sell an absurd amount of vacuums, are all about refurbishment. They site says their "service department completely go through [the vacuum] and recondition it with new parts." At least in my...

Thanks everyone. You've provided excellent information. I'm going to keep an eye out for any good deals on a G6 or Ultimate G.    Miskini: I hadn't thought about looking on Craigslist, so thank you for suggesting that. It looks like the Ultimate G you are referring to is down in the Phoenix...

I think I've contacted the Kirby fever. <span style="font-size: 12pt;">After a few hours of searching eBay, I'm considering buying a G6.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I did have a Heritage II and a Tradition at one time, but the brush rolls were very...

I have the same model. The upholstery tool will only fit onto the extension wand. Why this is, I don't know. It sure is frustrating at times. 

People often underestimate the hose performance of the Elites. The later 7.x amp models, when fitted with a new bag, were perfectly acceptable. If you just want to vacuum up crumbs, you have more than enough suction. Sebo_fan brings up a good point; DirtDevil hand vacs were popular for a reason...

I used Vista for about 3 years on the family laptop. At the time our primary computer was an iMac G4, however as PowerPC support diminished, so did it's use. We've could't have been more thrilled to have upgraded to a new Intel Mac in 2010. Vista, at least in my experience, was awful. BSODs were...

If anybody gets a chance to see this in person, could they please post a picture? I imagine the dust cup must be tiny and would not be ideal for large American homes. Very cool design, but is it practical? 

I had the chance to use one of the originals, although only at the store. The suction is surprisingly adequate; significantly better than any other cordless I've used. Using the hose for dusting and most quick cleanups will be perfectly doable. Suction at the cleaning head seems to be slightly...

I would think the brushroll is more to blame. I've noticed vacuums with stiffer bristles tend to have a greater problem with pet hair collecting around it. The style and pattern seems to play a roll as well. As great as chevron brushrolls are,  I have to clean my Aerus Electrolux brushroll much...

My family is also loyal to Toyota. Our current vehicles are a 2007 Camry Hybrid and a 2006 Sequoia. Absolutely zero mechanical issues over the life of the cars. <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Many times we'll drive over a 100 miles a day in the Camry.  Most their use was in the hot central...

18 and Younger Only in "Junior" But you should definitely try posting this in the Household forum. I'm a little over a year older than you, and I'm not entirely certain how the education system in the UK works, but I understand how you are feeling.  I'm enrolled in 3 college-level advanced...