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You put in stores that sell things that the big boxes wont sell. Such as specialized restaurants, vacuum repair shops and so on. You can also put smaller vers

by novok 5y ago

You put in stores that sell things that the big boxes wont sell. Such as specialized restaurants, vacuum repair shops and so on. You can also put smaller versions of 'big boxes' or other chains in these downtowns, such as chipolte, walgreens, trader joes, "city" target, etc. Downtowns can also have rather large things like movie theaters themselves.

nradov 5y ago
Most consumer vacuum cleaners aren't really repairable any more. They're used for a few years until one of the plastic parts breaks, then discarded and replaced. Even if parts are available the repair service labor is too expensive.
- greedo 5y ago
  As usual, it depends. As more people buy upscale gear (Miele or Oreck come to mind), they last much longer and are designed with servicing in mind. And the local vacuum shop services almost every vacuum around. Most vacuums are easy to fix assuming the motor isn't shot. It's replacing a frayed power cord, or a belt/beater. It's kind of similar to how good shoes can be resoled.
  - perl4ever 5y ago
    I had an Oreck years ago, I thought it was a good brand, it looked solid, ads made a big deal of it being lightweight and used by hotels...but it didn't suck. And I thought that's just the way things are. But I got a Hoover upright, which was much cheaper, looks cheaper, like a toy, mostly garish purple plastic, and is also much heavier. But it sucks up an order of magnitude more dirt. It's bagless, which some people don't like, but it makes it very visible how much crud it's removing and allows it to be dumped after every use. So I feel like the Oreck was perhaps a swindle, having the looks and characteristics that older people associate with appliances from long ago, except the actual performance. And I'm glad I didn't spend a lot on a Dyson just to get a vacuum with no bag. I've never gone there, but I think there's a storefront near me that says they repair vacuum cleaners. Don't recall what kind.
    - greedo 5y ago
      My Oreck worked great for 18 years, but it did have flaws. I disliked the bags (difficult to change), but it ran like a champ with a lot of abuse. My Miele isn't as light, but does a far better job (and is HEPA compliant). Hopefully it lasts as long as my Oreck.
    - imtringued 5y ago
      I bought a dirt cheap bagless vacuum for 70€. The plastic parts broke off as usual. However, it lasted more than 5 years. I think it still works but I got a bag vacuum now.
seanmcdirmid 5y ago
I live in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle and we just lost our vacuum cleaner repair shop next to our city target. It didn’t exactly go out of business, but had to move far away north on the highway where rent is cheaper and they have easier access to more customers.

by novok 5y ago

nradov 5y ago

Most consumer vacuum cleaners aren't really repairable any more. They're used for a few years until one of the plastic parts breaks, then discarded and replaced. Even if parts are available the repair service labor is too expensive.

greedo 5y ago
As usual, it depends. As more people buy upscale gear (Miele or Oreck come to mind), they last much longer and are designed with servicing in mind. And the local vacuum shop services almost every vacuum around. Most vacuums are easy to fix assuming the motor isn't shot. It's replacing a frayed power cord, or a belt/beater. It's kind of similar to how good shoes can be resoled.
- perl4ever 5y ago
  I had an Oreck years ago, I thought it was a good brand, it looked solid, ads made a big deal of it being lightweight and used by hotels...but it didn't suck. And I thought that's just the way things are. But I got a Hoover upright, which was much cheaper, looks cheaper, like a toy, mostly garish purple plastic, and is also much heavier. But it sucks up an order of magnitude more dirt. It's bagless, which some people don't like, but it makes it very visible how much crud it's removing and allows it to be dumped after every use. So I feel like the Oreck was perhaps a swindle, having the looks and characteristics that older people associate with appliances from long ago, except the actual performance. And I'm glad I didn't spend a lot on a Dyson just to get a vacuum with no bag. I've never gone there, but I think there's a storefront near me that says they repair vacuum cleaners. Don't recall what kind.
  - greedo 5y ago
    My Oreck worked great for 18 years, but it did have flaws. I disliked the bags (difficult to change), but it ran like a champ with a lot of abuse. My Miele isn't as light, but does a far better job (and is HEPA compliant). Hopefully it lasts as long as my Oreck.
  - imtringued 5y ago
    I bought a dirt cheap bagless vacuum for 70€. The plastic parts broke off as usual. However, it lasted more than 5 years. I think it still works but I got a bag vacuum now.

seanmcdirmid 5y ago

I live in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle and we just lost our vacuum cleaner repair shop next to our city target. It didn’t exactly go out of business, but had to move far away north on the highway where rent is cheaper and they have easier access to more customers.