Shark Vacuums

[hogjowl]

I stumbled across a YouTube video the other day showing a guy replacing the hose that goes from the handle to the head of his Shark vacuum. I ordered the hose off Amazon ( it was surprisingly easy to find) for my model Shark and replaced the hose today. I had to take the head apart twice and reposition the connector to the head because lining it up for a good seal is not quite intuitive. Other than that, the only challenge was getting the correct screws back in the proper place. Laying them out in order is helpful.
This repair was really helpful as this hose is one weak point in the vac. Constant stress on the hose causes it to eventually split which causes a tremendous loss of suction. I’ve thrown away Sharks in the past for this problem opting to just purchase a new one. This particular vacuum is probably around 5 years old. It’s not something that happens often but being able to extend the useful life a Shark vacuum will be helpful to anyone except Damon.
For those interested :

View: https://youtu.be/s9DNL6WEluU?si=SKwvGe9tVfAMBf5r

 

[Mikey P]

TLDR

 

[Sierra Clean Care]

I stumbled across a YouTube video the other day showing a guy replacing the hose that goes from the handle to the head of his Shark vacuum. I ordered the hose off Amazon ( it was surprisingly easy to find) for my model Shark and replaced the hose today. I had to take the head apart twice and reposition the connector to the head because lining it up for a good seal is not quite intuitive. Other than that, the only challenge was getting the correct screws back in the proper place. Laying them out in order is helpful.
This repair was really helpful as this hose is one weak point in the vac. Constant stress on the hose causes it to eventually split which causes a tremendous loss of suction. I’ve thrown away Sharks in the past for this problem opting to just purchase a new one. This particular vacuum is probably around 5 years old. It’s not something that happens often but being able to extend the useful life a Shark vacuum will be helpful to anyone except Damon.
For those interested :

View: https://youtu.be/s9DNL6WEluU?si=SKwvGe9tVfAMBf5r

My wife likes the Shark P.L.A. so much, she has turned the Miele into a work vacuum (using it @ the shop for area rugs), and got a new Shark for our house.
As you mentioned, the hose is definitely a weak point.
She would know best, she puts in 4-12 hours a day vacuuming…

 

[Nomad74]

Do I really need to say it…..

Best Buy Warranty

 

[Nomad74]

On a different note, I’m proud of you Marty for starting a new thread. Even if it was stupid.

 

[hogjowl]

STFU Chavez

 

[they live]

Did you not have duct tape?

 

[hogjowl]

I’m southern. Don’t think I didn’t try that first.

 

[Nomad74]

Did you not have duct tape?

He even tried his denture bond.

 

[hogjowl]

I’m going to have to stop telling you things like I had to learn with Mikey.

 

[Sierra Clean Care]

We did our own carpets and area rugs on Sunday.
I brought home the older shark PLA, and the wife used the new one. We vacuumed each room together, she got the N.S. Direction, I got the E.W. Direction…..
The carpet was vacuumed very thoroughly, we presprayed, used the CRB, and I wanded the carpet.
Interestingly enough, there were almost zero ‘carpet poops’ after CRB’ing.
I think the Shark is a VERY thorough vacuum.
My wife again said it’s her favourite out of all 6-7 vacuums we own.

 

[hogjowl]

I always try to determine the lay of the carpet and vacuum into it. This way my pull stroke is lifting the fiber against the direction of the lay. Often times this will have me vacuuming from the door backwards.

 

[Sierra Clean Care]

I always try to determine the lay of the carpet and vacuum into it. This way my pull stroke is lifting the fiber against the direction of the lay. Often times this will have me vacuuming from the door backwards.

Never thought of that Marty…
Good advice, thank you.

I guess that’s all part of experience.

 

[Mikey P]

For once he's not rubbing someone the wrong way...