This is one of those places that you drive by all your life and never realize it's there. This is one of those old houses that have been turned into a vacuum repair and sales shop. "Who would EVER go there?!?" I used to think.
Well, I'll tell you who. I go there. And here's why.
My vacuum's belt broke. I didn't even know you could replace those. I was gonna buy a new vacuum because isn't that what you do when stuff breaks!? We live in an era of disposable technology; if it's broke, chuck it and buy the new model.
After trying all the local hardware stores, I was lucky enough to be directed towards this place. It seriously looks like nothing. An old white New England home with signs for vacuum repair and numerous vacuums out on the front porch. I've driven by here a million times and never even knew it existed.
I was desperate to fix my vacuum and ran inside hoping to find the correct belt. I knew the part #, and had the old belt with me. You walk inside this place and the first thing you notice is the SMELL. It smells like CLEAN. Really cool. Smells like you buried your face in a new carpet.
The place was open a few minutes before the opening time posted - and people were actually coming OUT of the place with vacuum parts they had just bought. Busy place! Who knew such a store did business anymore!?
The friendly guy behind the counter was able to pick out my correct belt within seconds. $3 later I'm out the door. Vacuum now works like it's old crappy self.
This place was a lifesaver. I almost wish I didn't find it because I really wanted a new vacuum. Something futuristic with an ipod dock or something. That would be cool.
Also learned - those "Dyson" vacuums are total crap. That's all he repairs here. If you have an older canister Electrolux vacuum - hang onto that sucker for all you're worth because those things last forever - no joke. Dyson = disposable technology. They don't make'em like they used to, folks. Well, at least Dyson is keeping this guy in business. Now if you'll excuse me, I have guests coming over and need to finish vacuuming.... read more