Vacuum Repair – All Brands
Fixed Right – We Guarantee It
Portland | Beaverton | Vancouver | Bend | Montavilla
- Walk In – No Appointment
- Free Estimate While You Wait
- Free Loaner
- 90-Day Repair Warranty
Since 1932
Vacuum Not Cleaning Like It Used To?
Tap the Problem. See the Fix.
- Upright
- Canister
- Cordless & stick
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Rough estimate
Bring it by – free estimate while you wait
Lost suction
| Cause | Full bag, dirty filter or a clog. |
|---|---|
| Fix | Clear it and check the seals. |
| Cost | $29.95 tune-up · clogs $10–20 |
Brush roll won’t spin
| Cause | Hair on the roll or a worn belt. |
|---|---|
| Fix | Clear it, new belt if needed. |
| Cost | $10–20 labor, plus the belt |
Burning smell
| Cause | Slipping belt or jammed roll. |
|---|---|
| Fix | Stop using it and bring it in. |
| Cost | $10–20 labor, plus the belt |
Won’t turn on
| Cause | Cord, switch or battery. |
|---|---|
| Fix | Free quick check, straight answers. |
| Cost | From $49.95 + parts |
Shuts off mid-clean
| Cause | Overheating from a clog or full bag. A heat sensor shuts it off. |
|---|---|
| Fix | Clear it and clean the filters. |
| Cost | Clogs $10–20 · tune-up $29.95 |
Battery won’t last
| Cause | Batteries wear out with use. |
|---|---|
| Fix | New battery, if made for yours. |
| Cost | $49.95 + the battery |
Hose or wand clogged
| Cause | Something stuck in the hose or wand. |
|---|---|
| Fix | Clear it and check the seals. |
| Cost | $10–20 |
Not picking up
| Cause | Worn brush or tired seals. |
|---|---|
| Fix | A tune-up brings it back. |
| Cost | $29.95 tune-up |
Pulses or cuts out
| Cause | Tired battery or packed filter. |
|---|---|
| Fix | Test the battery and airflow. |
| Cost | Battery $49.95 + the battery |
Trigger dead or sticky
| Cause | A worn trigger switch. |
|---|---|
| Fix | Replace the switch, not the vacuum. |
| Cost | From $49.95 + parts |
Bag light on
| Cause | Fine dust or a blockage. |
|---|---|
| Fix | New bag, then we check airflow. |
| Cost | $29.95 tune-up |
Powerhead stopped
| Cause | Brush, belt or electric hose. |
|---|---|
| Fix | Test and repair the head. |
| Cost | From $49.95 + parts |
Cord or switch worn
| Cause | Wear from everyday use. |
|---|---|
| Fix | New cord or switch, all brands. |
| Cost | From $49.95 + parts |
Carpet cleaner or central vac
| Cause | Unit, hose or tools acting up. |
|---|---|
| Fix | Carry it in. No house calls. |
| Cost | From $49.95 + parts |
Repair or replace? Our rule of thumb starts with a free quick check. Full guide →
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Should I Repair or Replace My Vacuum?
Repair or Replace? Our Rule of Thumb Starts with a Free Quick Check.
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Stark’s Vacuums. Family-owned since 1932. When your vacuum quits, don’t toss it. Just bring it in, no appointment needed. We’ll look it over while you wait, and the estimate is free. It’s usually ready in about a week, with a loaner to tide you over. And every repair is backed for 90 days, parts and labor.
Repair It If
- It’s still under warranty
- The fix is quick and low-cost
- You love this vacuum
Replace It If
- The repair costs more than it’s worth to you
- It keeps needing repairs
- The model is discontinued or parts are scarce
Free estimate while you wait. Free quick check, straight answers.
Vacuum Repair & Service Prices
Simple Pricing: From $49.95 + Parts. Free Estimate While You Wait. Most Done in a Week.
90-day warranty
Common Services
| Tune-up New belt, bag and filters | $29.95 |
|---|---|
| Vacuum repair service Labor, plus parts | from $49.95 |
| Cordless battery swap Labor, plus the battery | $49.95 |
| Carpet cleaner repair Labor, plus parts | from $49.95 |
| Belt replacement Labor, plus the belt | $10–$20 |
| Clog removal | $10–$20 |
| Extra cleaning | $15 |
| Dyson dust bin seal kit Installed | $30 |
Parts are extra unless noted. Commercial vacuum estimates are $39.95, applied to the repair.
90-day vacuum repair warranty: same problem within 90 days? We fix it free.
4 Vacuum Repairs That Never Expire
The Vacuum Care Club, Only for Vacuums Bought at Stark’s. $99.95
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Stark’s Vacuums. Buy it here. Fix it here. When you buy your vacuum at Stark’s, join the Vacuum Care Club. You get 4 repairs that never expire, and 10% off bags, filters and accessories. Plus a free carpet extractor rental once a year. Repairs cover the labor; parts are extra unless the maker’s warranty covers them.
- 4 repairs that never expire
- 10% off bags, filters and accessories
- A free carpet cleaner rental every year
Repairs cover the labor. Parts are extra unless the maker’s warranty covers them.
Join when you buy your vacuum here.
All Vacuum Brands
We repair all vacuum brands. Miele, SEBO and Riccar owners: we’re the authorized service center.
Vacuum Brands We Repair, A–Z
- Air Vac
- Beam
- Bissell
- Bosch
- Central Vac
- Compact
- Dirt Devil
- Dust Care
- Dyson
- Edic
- Electrolux
- ElektraPure
- Eureka
- Evolution
- Filter Queen
- Fuller
- Hokey
- Hoover
- H-P Vacuflo
- iRobot
- Kenmore
- Kirby
- Koblenz
- MD
- Miele
- M&S
- Numatic
- NuTone
- Oreck
- Panasonic
- Philips
- PowerStar
- Pullman
- Rainbow
- Riccar
- Royal
- Rug Doctor
- Samsung
- Sanitaire
- Sanyo
- Sauber
- SEBO
- Shark
- Sharp
- Simplicity
- Sweep/Groom
- Tornado
- TriStar
- Vax
- Wertheim
- Wessel
Vacuum parts, belts, bags, accessories and other products at every store. Special orders too.
Vacuum Cleaner Service, Repair & Maintenance
All Brands, No Matter Where You Bought It.
- Clogs and debris Cleared, seals checked
- Belts and brush rolls Replaced
- Cordless batteries A new one made for yours
- Cords, switches, triggers Replaced
- Powerheads and hoses Tested and repaired
- Odd noises and smells Checked on the counter
- Carpet cleaners Repaired too
- Central vacuums Power unit, hose, attachments
- Tune-up and maintenance New belt, bag and filters
Walk in, no appointment. Free estimate while you wait. Free quick check, straight answers.
Want to talk first? Contact any store by phone.
Vacuum Maintenance Tips
Six Helpful Things You Can Do at Home.
- Change the bag at ¾ full. A full bag cuts suction.
- Check filters every 2–3 months. Never run without one.
- Cut hair off the brush roll. Scissors or a seam ripper work.
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- Clear clogs in the wand, hose and brush opening.
- Check the belt if you go over spots twice.
- Wipe it down with a damp cloth, away from motors.
Dust blowing out? Check the filter and seals.
$29.95 tune-up: new belt, bag and filters.
Quick answers
Vacuum Repair & Service Questions
Free estimate while you wait. Free quick check, straight answers. Nothing starts until you say yes.
From $49.95 + parts. About $150 for a full repair.
A tune-up ($29.95) is a new belt, bag and filters, plus a full check. A repair fixes a broken part, from $49.95 + parts.
At any of our 5 vacuum repair shops: Portland (located on NE Grand Ave), Beaverton, Vancouver, Bend and Montavilla. Walk in, no appointment needed.
Yes. Our Bend store fixes all brands. Bend store →
A new belt, bag and filters, plus a full check. Back to peak performance.
Most repairs are done in about a week. Bring it in for a free estimate while you wait, and we’ll tell you the timing for yours. Leave it with us: free loaner while we service yours.
Often it’s the cord, the switch or, on a cordless, the battery. Just bring it in: we look it over top to bottom at the counter, check the cord and switch, then turn it on and test it with you.
Labor and installed parts, 90 days. Same problem? Free fix. A different part in that time: part at cost, labor free.
Yes, all brands: Miele, SEBO, Riccar, Hoover, Bissell, Kenmore, Electrolux, Panasonic, Kirby, Oreck and more. Dyson repair Shark repair
Yes, for most cordless vacuums, when parts are available.
Most likely. Bring it in and we’ll check your coverage.
Yes, on all brands.
Yes. Same price as vacuum repair, from $49.95 + parts. We rent them too. Carpet cleaner rentals
Yes. Bring in the power unit, hose or tools from your central vacuum system. No house calls. We refer installs to installers. Central vacuum repair
Vacuum Repair & Service at Stark’s: Quick Facts
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| What | Professional vacuum and carpet cleaner repair, all brands. |
|---|---|
| Locations | 5 vacuum cleaner repair shops. Portland metro area: Portland, Beaverton, Montavilla, Vancouver WA. Plus Bend, Oregon. |
| Appointment | None. Walk in at your convenience. |
| Estimate | Free estimate while you wait. Free quick check, straight answers. |
| Price | From $49.95 + parts. Tune-up $29.95. |
| Turnaround | Most within a week. Free loaner. |
| Warranty | 90 days on labor and installed parts. |
| Experience | Over 5,000 repairs a year. |
| Reviews | 559 Google reviews across our 5 stores, 4.2 average (Google, Oct 2026). |
| Since | 1932. Family-owned business, Portland. |
| Museum | Free vintage vacuum museum, NE Grand Ave. |
| Prices up to date | October 2026 |
Areas We Serve
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Vacuum Repair and Sales, Portland to Bend.
Portland (NE Grand) Portland · Lake Oswego · Milwaukie · Oak Grove · St. Helens
Montavilla Gresham · Oregon City · West Linn · Happy Valley · Clackamas
Beaverton Beaverton · Hillsboro · Tigard · Aloha · McMinnville
Vancouver, WA Vancouver · Camas · Battle Ground · Washougal · Ridgefield
Bend Bend · Redmond · Prineville · Sisters · La Pine