Taking the time to learn a little bit about the machines you use can help you to save time and money.
I was vacuuming the other day and noticed that it wasn't doing such a good job. So, first I checked the hose. Nothing.
Then, I changed the bag. Having a four legged, that sheds ALOT makes it necessary to change the bag as it clogs up with hair.
Still, the vacuum didn't seem to be sucking well enough.
So, I got out my handy tool set, that is mine, that I keep in the hall closet just for occasions like this.
Clearly, there is nothing caught in the beater bar, so I use my tools to take out the screws to look at the underside.
To the left, is the belt. Look what I found!
This ball of hair was the size of a grapefruit when I got it all out!
If I hadn't investigated further, this would have kept rubbing against the belt and either worn out the belt or even caught fire. It's a lesson I will learn to do on a more regular basis. I had no idea that anything would get caught on the belt and collect there.
On a side note, I do dry mop (swifter) before I vacuum, and we only have two throw rugs in our house. When four legged sheds, I could do that two to three times a day and still, in an hour it looks like I haven't vacuumed in weeks! There are seasons when I honestly don't know how he has any fur left he loses so much!
What kind of maintenance do you do on your machines to keep them running smoothly?
So nice of our husbands to get us all our own tool kits, although my measuring tape sure disappears alot;-) I did not know anything could get stuck up by the belt either, never saw that one. Gosh I'm glad you found it. We have a canister type vacuum, but the filter needs cleaning on a regular basis. Once a week I do a dry cleaning with an old toothbrush, and once a month I give it a good cleaning in the laundry sink. Gross the amount of dust and dirt that comes out.
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Jill, I know what you mean about the measuring tape disappearing. I think I have two or three of them that float around.
DeleteThank you for stopping by and for your comment Teri. Yes, most big jobs are left to Dear Darling, but I often have to get instructions over the phone for things. I'm glad that I have my tool kit when I need it!
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