This is a great place to buy a quality vacuum and get it maintained/serviced, as well as drop off your sewing machine for routine maintenance and repair. Years ago I bought a great little Sebo (bagged vacuum) here that was just the right size for my small living space from a great salesman with loads of experience.
That vacuum has given me no grief whatsoever in the several years I have had it. Despite its pricey nature, I have no regrets from purchasing it. Vacuuming and emptying out the vacuum are not dreaded chores now, which is how I felt about using those popular bagless vacuums whose upright models don't have retractable cords. I also didn't feel pressured into my purchase -- there was no hard upsell, and the salesman just listened to me describe my use case (living square area, pets or kids, etc.) before making his recommendation and having me test drive some in store. He wasn't even the one to push me toward the Sebo (one of the more expensive brands they carried). I was the one who initiated asking to check out that brand's models after watching several YouTube comparison videos.
As for the sewing machine service, I rolled the dice on Craigslist and purchased an inexpensive used Singer sewing machine from the 1960s (it had to be over 40 lbs). I knew it turned on and the needle moved, but beyond that I had no idea about its working condition. So the same Saturday I picked up the sewing machine, I called All Vac and asked if they still had someone doing sewing machine repair locally. They said yes, that he dropped in among several places to do his work and would be in that Saturday or Monday, and recommended I drop off my machine. There was apparently already a queue of other sewing machines there waiting to be serviced.
I dropped off my machine that afternoon before they closed. I received a call Monday to inform me that my machine would be ready for pickup before close of business, as well as to inquire whether I wanted to authorize service beyond the standard service fee due to minor issues with my machine -- I said yes since the additional cost was just a pittance.
I was able to speak to the sewing machine repairman as I picked up my machine (he was still working on other machines), and he told me about the condition of my machine (apparently still in great condition, with all-metal gears), as well as to remember to disengage the bobbin winding mechanism when doing regular sewing (it's way different from most sewing machines).
In summary, All Vac is that rarity of a retail and service store where the employees are supremely knowledgeable about the products they sell and maintain/fix. Check them out if you need a new vacuum, have vacuum problems, or need an experienced repairman with reasonable rates to keep your sewing machine in good working order. read more