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Should I repair or replace my vacuum?
Free quick check, straight answers.
Portland | Beaverton | Vancouver | Bend | Montavilla
- Walk in, no appointment
- Free estimate while you wait
- Free loaner
- Most repairs done in a week
Repair ticket
Free estimate
$0
Tune-up
$29.95
Repair, labor + parts
from $49.95
Full repair, average
about $150
90-day warranty on every repair
Since 1932
The quick answer
Let a vacuum expert check your current vacuum before you decide. Walk in to any of our five stores for a free estimate while you wait.
Lost suction or a broken belt is often a quick, low-cost fix. You choose: repair, tune-up or something new.
More on vacuum repair at Stark’s.
“These knowledgeable individuals are keeping vacuums out of our landfills and our homes running just that much more smoothly.”
April B. · Yelp review
What’s wrong with my vacuum cleaner?
Often an easy fix. We see these four every day.
It’s not picking up
Weak suction? Check the bag, bin, hose and filters first. Still weak? A $29.95 tune-up usually brings suction back.
The brush roll stopped turning
Usually the belt: a quick, low-cost fix.
It smells hot
Switch it off. Usually a slipping belt or hair on the brush: both simple fixes.
Nothing happens when you switch it on
An electrical issue: cord, switch, battery or motor. New cords for all brands, batteries when parts exist.
Something else, or unsure? Try our symptom checker → or just bring it by for a free quick check.
Is my vacuum worth repairing?
How we help you decide, at the counter.
Repair it if
- It’s still under warranty
- The fix is quick and low-cost
- You love this vacuum
- The problem looks minor
- Parts are still available
- It’s a quality brand built to be serviced
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
- It doesn’t suit your home anymore
- It’s out of warranty and you want a fresh start
Miele, SEBO and Riccar are built to be repaired for years. All brands: free estimate while you wait.
How much does vacuum repair cost?
Simple pricing: from $49.95 + parts. Free estimate while you wait. Most done in a week.
$29.95 tune-up
New belt, bag and filters
Vacuum repair service from $49.95
Labor, plus parts
Full repairs about $150
Typical, parts and labor
90-day warranty
Same problem within 90 days? We fix it free.
Where can I try a new vacuum?
If you decide to replace it, buy where you can try it first and get it serviced later. Stark’s does both, at all five stores.
1932
A store you walk into, then and now
In the 1930s, many vacuums were sold by a door-to-door salesman: a demo on your rug, a decision on the spot.
Stark’s has been a store you walk into since 1932. Today: five stores to try vacuums side by side, no pressure.
Try one built to last in our showroom while we look at yours:
Try before you buy at any of our five stores
We service what we sell: authorized dealer and service center for Miele, SEBO and Riccar, with a 90-day repair warranty, parts and labor
Price match: a lower advertised price on the identical new item from an authorized retailer, we’ll match it. Exclusions apply.
30-day returns, no receipt needed.
Real reviews from real customers
★★★★★
“My partners claimed the vacuum was broken and wanted a new one, but these fine gentlemen were able to fix my vacuum and saved me some nice chunk of change.”
Andrew · Google review
★★★★★
“Great customer service! I thought I’d have to replace my whole vaccum but Rick was very helpful and it turned out to be a simple fix.”
Jasmine A. · Google review
★★★★★
“i was certain that i was going to have a hefty repair bill or even need to buy a new vacuum cleaner, when, in reality, it was one small part that needed to be replaced.”
Lola G. · Google review
★★★★★
“I almost took my broken Dyson back to Costco after 2 years of owning it. However uncertain if it would end up in the landfill, I opted to take it to Stark’s for repair. They ordered me a new part and I had them service and clean up my vacuum as well. Works great now and I helped the environment as well.”
Leslie S. · Google review
★★★★★
“These knowledgeable individuals are keeping vacuums out of our landfills and our homes running just that much more smoothly. Thank you!”
April B. · Yelp review
★★★★★
“When my recently repaired vacuum cleaner conked out for good, Rick was very helpful and provided great customer service. I’d definitely recommend this shop for repairing a used machine or purchasing a new one.”
Betty S. · Yelp review
Repair vs. replace questions
Let a vacuum expert check it first: lost suction, a worn belt or a clog is often a quick, low-cost fix. Age alone doesn’t decide it: we look at overall condition, repair history and parts. Multiple repairs in a short time? Then a new one may make more sense. We repair all brands, including Dyson and Shark. Free estimate while you wait, in store.
Yes. We check it while you wait and tell you the repair cost before any work.
Walk in to any of our five stores: Portland (NE Grand Ave), Beaverton, Vancouver WA, Bend and Montavilla. We also serve Lake Oswego, Hillsboro, Gresham, Camas and Redmond.
Buy where you can try it first and get it serviced later: any of our five stores. Try an upright and a canister vacuum side by side. Price match (exclusions apply), 30-day returns, no receipt needed.
No charge for the estimate. We’ll walk you through your replacement options, including trying a few new vacuums in the store.
Yes, carry-in at all 5 stores: bring the head, hose or power unit. TurboCat (air-driven powerhead) repair is $20 + parts. Central vacuums
Repair or replace at Stark’s: quick facts
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| What | Repair or replace, all brands: your options are repair, tune-up or something new. |
|---|---|
| Where | 5 stores: Portland (NE Grand Ave), Beaverton, Montavilla, Vancouver WA and Bend. |
| Repairs | Over 5,000 a year across our five stores. |
| Appointment | None needed. Walk in during store hours. |
| Estimate | Free estimate while you wait. Free quick check, straight answers. |
| Price | From $49.95 labor plus parts. Typical full repair about $150. Tune-up $29.95. |
| Warranty | 90 days on every repair, parts and labor. If the same problem comes back within 90 days, we fix it free. |
| Turnaround | Most repairs within a week. Free loaner when we keep your vacuum. |
| Buying new | Try them side by side at all 5 stores. Price match, exclusions apply. 30-day returns, no receipt needed. |
| Since | 1932. Founded by the Stark family in Portland and still family-owned. |
| Updated | October 2026, by the Stark’s repair team |
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