April 20, 2023

Vacuum articles

These vacuum articles and how-to videos from Sears PartsDirect can help you get the most from your vacuum cleaner. From routine maintenance information to troubleshooting tips, our advice will help you get the best possible results from your machine. For more DIY advice, check our vacuum repair help section for step-by-step repair instructions.

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Effective articles & videos to help repair your vacuum cleaners

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Get answers to frequently asked questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect.…

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

Learn how to use a multimeter to check for wiring problems in an appliance that's not working…

10 must-have tools for appliance repair

10 must-have tools for appliance repair

Come see which tools made our top 10 must-haves for DIY appliance repair.…

Deciding between a canister or upright vacuum

Deciding between a canister or upright vacuum

Undecided about canister or upright? We compare them.…

5 tips for caring for a vacuum cleaner

5 tips for caring for a vacuum cleaner

Follow this advice to keep your vacuum in good working order.…

Vacuum common questions

Vacuum common questions

Find the answers to frequently asked questions about vacuum cleaners.…

Most common symptoms to help you fix your vacuum cleaners

Choose a symptom to see related vacuum cleaner repairs.

Main causes: damaged vacuum hose, clogged motor air filter, bad suction motor…

Main causes: weak suction motor, vacuum bag is full, clog in suction air path, dirty exhaust filter, leaky vacuum hose…

Main causes: broken drive belt, damaged brush roll, tripped brush roll motor overload, bad brush roll motor, wiring fail…

Main causes: lack of power, bad power cord, drive motor failure, wiring failure…