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Vacuum cleaners are our trusted household allies helping us to keep our homes neat, tidy and dirt free. They are hard at work picking up food leftovers, sawdust from your recent DIY project, and everyday dust and dirt particles. With proper maintenance, plus tender love and care, you can keep your Shop Vac vacuums always in good working condition. Regular maintenance will extend your machine’s life indefinitely.

Just like in an automobile, your vacuum works harder and is pushed to its limits the fuller the bag gets. This will eventually shorten the operating life of your vacuum cleaner. You should use bags with line indicators that will tell you when the bag should be replaced. Ideally, a bag that is a third or two-thirds full should already be replaced. Ensure that you use the right bag for your vacuum cleaner all the time. For vacuum cleaners with no bags, just be sure to empty the bin as often.

Your vacuum’s brush rolls can fill up real quickly, particularly with hair. This needs to be removed and cleaned regularly. After you remove the brush roll, you can use a pair of scissors to cut through the debris buildup in your brush rolls. They can then be easily pulled off. The brush rolls also has bearings, just like in any axle and wheel simple machine setup. Be sure that you lubricate them too regularly after each cleaning session. Lastly, check your machine’s belt. Belts need to be replaced regularly every 6 months to a year or so. This may depend on how much work your vacuum does.

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