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Post# 255538   11/7/2013 at 16:01 (3,815 days old) by vacuumfreak95 (Aransas Pass, Tx)        

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Ok so I'm working on a Riccar Vibrance Commercial upright that's been in heavy use for about six years now. It belongs to a small church that my Aunt goes to that isn't doing well financially so they asked me to fix their vacuum. I'm wondering if anyone knows of a place where I can get parts at a reasonable price? It's going to need new brush strips a new headlight bulb and a new belt. If anyone could let me know that'd be awesome! Thanks again!

Post# 255539 , Reply# 1   11/7/2013 at 16:05 (3,815 days old) by vacuumfreak95 (Aransas Pass, Tx)        
Also

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The rug plate has a lot of rust on it. Does anyone know of a way to maybe help this? Thanks!

Post# 255541 , Reply# 2   11/7/2013 at 16:41 (3,815 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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I may be wrong, I tend to work with what I have on hand, much automotive products. I often use rubbing or polishing compound to clean up a metal bottom plate, really bad I may start with a scrubby/ sponge, lightly.I have even waxed after, they slide well! There is prob better advise or product, again I use what I have.

Post# 255545 , Reply# 3   11/7/2013 at 16:45 (3,815 days old) by vackid (Pennsylvania)        

Send an email to my store email with your telephone number and I'll call you about the parts and prices. I'm a Riccar and Maytag dealer so I probably have everything you need in stock.

Evan

indianavac@gmail.com


Post# 255675 , Reply# 4   11/8/2013 at 19:26 (3,814 days old) by vacuumfreak95 (Aransas Pass, Tx)        
Re: Riccar Commerial

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I started working on the machine and come to find out I only need a new belt which I'm going to get tomorrow at a local vacuum shop. The brush strips actually look brand new and the headlight I can get it Lowes. Thanks again for all the replies!

Post# 255726 , Reply# 5   11/9/2013 at 14:34 (3,813 days old) by FantomFan (Rochester, New York)        
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If you really need to save money- I wouldn't bother spending money on a light bulb.(Unless you are doing it for the church for free). You really don't need it unless they are going to be vacuuming in darker areas- after all, most new vacuums today don't even have headlights anymore! But, that is just what I think -Mitchell

Post# 255813 , Reply# 6   11/9/2013 at 21:01 (3,813 days old) by vacuumfreak95 (Aransas Pass, Tx)        
Good Point.

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The new light bulb was only 4 dollars so I went ahead and paid for that myself so the machine could be like new for them again. Its now ready to be put into weekly use!


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