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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Rambler@lemm.ee to c/diy@beehaw.org

I've had this Vax upright for about 5 years. Recently it's started to cut off when I'm using it. I feel the base - and it's hot. Any ideas for anything that I can do to fix it?

I'm not technically minded but I will have a go - if it will save me having to buy a new vacuum.

Edit: many thanks for all the replies and advice.

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[-] autumn@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

my current vacuum is going on 11 years. pretty proud of that $200 purchase. i’ve had 2-3 dogs at any given time, and this thing is a champ.

[-] nyan@lemmy.cafe 2 points 1 year ago

I can beat that: we've got a metal-bodied Viking vacuum from the late 1960s that I believe is still in functional condition (although not often used anymore, thanks to Roombas). It survived decades of pet hair.

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