How much should I spend on a new vacuum?

I really never knew how to answer that question until a retired sales rep asked me "how much money do you have invested in food that has to be refrigerated?" Then he asked "how much do you invest to keep it refrigerated?"

After I did a mental check, he asked how much was invested in flooring in my home, and how much did I invest to keep the floors clean? Again, after a little mental note, I realized good equipment is a small investment compared to replacing worn out, dirty, and stained flooring.

After being in the business for a while and learning more about home ownership, I have come up with my own analogy as to how much you should spend. Mine comes through looking at lawn care and lawn care equipment. Using the same principles as before, how much do you have invested in your lawn? Think next about how much you have invested in maintaining your lawn. This includes things like string trimmers, lawn mowers, regular fertilizing, and watering. All of these things go into a beautiful lawn, and you can spend thousands of dollars on all of them. I have nothing bad to say about having a great looking yard, but know that a clean home has advantages beyond looking great. It can go a long way toward better health.

So, how much should you spend on a new vacuum? Only you can really know what it is worth to you. However, I guarantee that no matter how much you want to spend, Integrity Vacuum will get you into the best machine at that price point. If you want to get serious about clean, stop in to my show room and we can pick the right equipment to protect your greatest investments, your home and your health.

Jason Slot

As Seen on TV!

Integrity Vacuum is proud to announce it is now an authorized Rug Doctor Dealer. Enjoy the freedom of having one of the most well know carpet cleaners in your home today. Once you own a Rug Doctor Mighty Pro, you will never have to rush out to your local rental center again. Also, you can take your time and get the job done right because you don't have to worry about getting a machine back to a rental center . So go ahead, save time and money and get a Mighty Pro by Rug Doctor today. Your carpet will be clean, and a clean carpet will last longer, saving you thousands of dollars.

You can view the sales video online at the following link: http://www.rugdoctor.com/portals/RugDoctorSiteBC/Video/popupselect.htm#

My store is located at 1439 60th Street Grand Rapids, MI 49508
My phone number is 616 827 1711 or you can email me at jason@integrityvacuum.com
Thank you,
Jason Slot

Make your vacuum clean better and last longer with this maintenance program

25 Step Preventive Maintenance Program

1) Continuity Test unit before running.

MOTOR INSPECTION

2) Inspect and notify customer if a new fan is necessary.

3) Inspect and notify customer if motor bearings are needed.

4) Inspect Armature for wear

5) Inspect and notify customer if carbon brushes are needed.

6) Reassemble and perform operational and electrical safety tests.

CLEANER ASSEMBLY INSPECTION

7) Install service sticker

8) Clean exterior of unit

9) Perform operational and electrical tests (use continuity tester)

BASE INSPECTION

10) Inspect roller brushes, bearings and notify customer if a new roller brush is necessary.

11) Inspect drive belt for frayed edges or damage and replace if necessary.

12) Remove motor, cleanout and tighten bolts, (Powerhead motor only)

13) Inspect and clean intake duct.

14) Inspect and test height adjustment system

15) Inspect and notify customer if new wheels are necessary.

BODY INSPECTION

16) Inspect on / off switch

17) Inspect bag or filters (in bagless vacuums)

18) Inspect clean bag cavity

19) Inspect front cover

20) Inspect clean-out port

21) Check cord for wear and safety clean cord . Replace if damaged as necessary.

22) Inspect handle latch and spring

23) Inspect cord holder latch

24) Inspect HEPA filters and notify customer if a new filter is necessary

25) Final performance test and safety test.

Total for package is $35.00

A new belt and clean paper bag will be replaced as needed

Customer will be notified if any other parts are needed

Some popular parts

Integrity Vacuum is a full service vacuum shop where I make every effort to offer most vacuum cleaner bags, belts, and filters in stock. I put together the following list of some of the parts I have in stock. This is by no means all I stock. If you need something that you do not see on the list, please call or email me and I can let you know whether I have it in stock or if I need to order it.

Thank you
Jason Slot

• Kirby
• Generation 3, 4, 5, 6, and ultimate bags and belts
• 1 gallon Shampoo
• 48 oz Shampoo
• Panasonic
• Type U3 bags
• Type U6 bags
• Type UB 8 belts
• Type C5 bags
• Oreck
• Bags for the XL uprights
• Bags for the little canister (sometimes called the Buster B)
• Belts for the XL uprights
• Kenmore
• Bags # 50688 upright bags
• Bags #5055 canister bags
• Belts to fit most upright and canister models
• Miele
• Bag types K, Z, G N, and F J M bags
• Royal
• Bags type B all the way down to U
• Belts to fit the all metal uprights, type 4 & 5, style 9, 12, and for the canister
• Hoover
• Bags type A, C, M, S, Y, and Z
• Belts to fit the Windtunnels and most other uprights
• Eureka
• Bags types F & G, MM, N , RR, AA, C
• The round belts for most upright ESP and Sanitaires
• The flat belts type U and RR
• The belts for all the canister types
• Bissell
• Type 7 9 & 10 belts
• Type 1 & 7 bags
• Type 5 bags
• Both belts for the Steam Vac (flat and Geared)
• Built In Central Vacuums
• Bags and belts to fit most brands like Wal-Vac and Nutone
• belts for the Beam brand