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    Working on a Sebo Essential G2.. Need help!

    So I'm currently repairing (or trying to repair) a Sebo essential G2 for someone, and the issue it's having is it turns on, then immediately back off. I had run it for a good 10 minutes and seemed fine, then the check bag/clog light started flashing on and off, then stayed on. Nothing seemed...
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    Looking for advice.. Commercial wide path upright $350-$500?

    I've been cleaning for a college access center near me for about a year, and have been using a $69 bagless Bissell that entire time.. It's now worn out and in need of quick replacement. I just got the ok from my manager to spend up to $500, and I want a wide cleaning path (16-18") since we have...
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    Miele U1 Maverick, started vibrating and sounded bad, easy fix!

    I finally got my Miele about a month ago, got a pretty much unused (still had the original bag in with only a few spoonfuls of dirt in it) U1 Maverick upright (guessing either store display or return) for a cool $50 rather than $450+, and I've been loving it until yesterday. We have 2 cats and a...
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    Best Freebie haul... Ever!

    Last Sunday I replied to a Craigslist ad for "4 free vacuums for parts". The ad said they had been used commercially and were no longer working. The ad had a picture of a Panasonic commercial upright and a Hoover Air. They were located in Portage, about an hour and 20 minutes drive from Jackson...
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    Sanitaire Bearing replacement?

    I recently picked up a Sanitaire SC899 (16") at a garage sale for $5 in "somewhat" working condition (Had a broken fan, needed brush strips, belt, light bulb and a complete cleaning) I got all the broken, worn parts replaced and I've used it a bit, but it has some horrendous bearing noise on...
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    Dyson dc07 Carpet- terrible carpet cleaning?

    I recently got a Dyson dc07 carpet (no clutch system) for parts/repair, as the brushroll had broken literally in half, and the machine STANK! I completely disassembled it, down to the motor, took the cyclone apart, etc. Every part was washed in hot, soapy water. I got it back together, it ran...
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    Kirby Sentria parts needed

    Looking to buy some Kirby Sentria parts. I need a complete bag and Emptor assembly, Upper cord hook, screw and spring, and most likely a Brushroll. I do have a G4 that will likely become parts, so if anyone is wanting to trade for anything, I may have it. I also have a G5 bag (bag and topper...
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    Compact (C-6?) attachments For Sale

    I have Two Compact Polish-Aire attachments for sale, and a Compact "Magic Disc" sweeper- The Magic Disc appears to be NEW, in it's original box (I did use it once, so there are a few dog hairs but I will clean it out), and one of the Polish-Aire attachments also appears to be new, never used...
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    NASTY Kirby G4

    I bought a Kirby G4 (80th anniversary edition) off of craigslist for $25 today.... The seller claimed it worked perfectly but needed to be cleaned up as it had been in storage..... That was only the beginning. I picked it up at the seller's house, who had bought a new Kirby and didn't need this...
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    Looking for Kirby G4 parts- Used is fine.

    I just bought a G4, and it looked a bit rough, but was only $25, so I went for it without question. It turns out the cord is bad, it isn't getting power- but ran fine with a cord off of a heritage. I tried to remove the emptor for cleaning, and it had been encrusted in place so long it broke in...
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    Latest repair project...

    I recently acquired this project- a Dirt Devil Ultra Vision Turbo from 2008. The same friends of mine that bought the crummy Dirt Devil Breeze I posted about in another thread gave it to me because it no longer worked "the belt started squealing and when we checked the brush had melted" Ok...
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    New Dirt Devil vacuums- Poor quality!

    I am up visiting friends, and the last time they came to our house to visit, they had mentioned tbey had bought a new vacuum (I had given them a Eureka F&G style a few years ago), and they hated buying bags. They weren't sure what brand what it was "it's red". Well, tuesday, I found out it was a...
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    Collection for sale- Updated pics.

    I am selling all the vacuums pictured below, all are in working condition and will be thouroughly cleaned. Make offer on anything, plus shipping from Jackson, MI 49203, or meet within 30 miles. I'm not looking to get rich off of them, and want to see them go to good homes. Please Email...
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    My latest AWESOME find!!!

    Eureka Model 2385 Cordaway! I found it at a local thrift shop, marked $24, but everything in the store was 1/2 off, so I paid $12. On first inspection, it was a bit dirty and had no belt- No big deal. I got it home, and threw a belt on. It runs great, everything works, although it could probably...
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    Collection For Sale- See pics.

    Ok, here we go- I have a small collection (total of 24 machines), some nicer than others, all in working condition. I am interested in selling all or most of them, some have not been used in nearly a year. Will sell them as a lot, or individually. All machines will be thouroughly cleaned before...
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    Recommendation for a high filtration bagged vacuum?

    Ok, to start off, we have 2 dogs (1 small and one large), and rescued 4 kittens in September (about a week old, the mother abandoned them in our wood pile). We have since found homes for 2 kittens, leaving us with 2 dogs and 2 cats. I know I am mildly allergic to cats, but we have no plans of...
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    Royal 993 for sale

    I have a very nice Royal 993 for sale, this is basically the vacuum equivalent of the car driven by the little old lady only once a week to church and back. It is all original, and runs smooth as silk. The only issue is the height adjustment is a bit funny, and it needs a headlight bulb. Overall...
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    Kirby Vacuums for sale

    have 4 Kirby vacuums for sale, all are in excellent working condition, and have been hand polished. Pics and descriptions to follow...
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    Tristar CXL 2 speed wiring question?

    I have a Tristar CXL 2 speed, which runs but has bad bearings. I got a used motor (but in good running condition) from another member, which I think came out of a Filter Queen 2 speed. They are both Lamb motors, 7.5 amps, but the replacement has an extra wire. The original has 3 wires- brown...
  20. dustin

    Several Machines for Sale

    I have some Vacuums I need to sell because I need the space and most of them haven't been used in a couple months. All are in working condition, and I will try to describe each machine's condition. MAKE AN OFFER ON ANYTHING, take one, several, or all. I will not ship, but I will meet/deliver an...
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