Vacuum Cleaner Maintenance Guide
Always make sure your vacuum cleaner is free from blockages and obstructions in the base and hose area as these can help to avoid costly repair bills. Regularly clean out cloth bags before they become full, and check the filters. Do not reuse paper bags as they are designed to only be used once then thrown away.
Electrospares recommends every 3 Months
Test the bag full indicator by putting your hand over the end of the hose to reduce air pressure and simulate "bag full" conditions. Alternatively inspect the bag while the vacuum is turned off for weight (is it full) and tears (is dust filling up inside the vacuum internal compartment but outside the bag)
To check hose for blockages please refer to the Manufactures operating manual to see how to remove the hose. Once dismantled examine the ends of the tube/hose for blockages and obstructions. Drop a small stone or coin through the hose to locate internal blockages.
If you have an upright Vacuum cleaner then the roller brush should be checked, look for hair wrapped around the roller shaft or belt and strips of carpet, remove by cutting carefully with scissors. Hair strands that stop the roller freely turning will put undue pressure on the motor and can also cause the rubber belts to wear out quickly.
Electrospares recommends every 6 Months
That both exhaust and pre motor filters and vacuum bags on 'through flow' systems are to be replaced. Filters that are allowed to become blocked over time both reduce the efficiency of the vacuum cleaner and put extra strain on the machines motor which can cause it to stop working if it becomes over heated.
If you use HEPA (High efficiency particulate arresting) Filters then these would require changing more regularly as they are collecting much smaller particles and can therefore become blocked quicker.
