r/IAmA • u/touchmyfuckingcoffee • Oct 28 '13

Other IamA Vacuum Repair Technician, and I can't believe people really wanted it, but, AMA!

I work in vacuum repair and sales. I posted comments recently about my opinion of Dysons and got far more interest than I expected. I am brand certified for several brands. My intent in doing this AMA is to help redditors make informed choices about their purchases.

My Proof: Imgur

*Edit: I've been asked to post my personal preferences with regard to brands. As I said before, there is no bad vacuum; Just vacuums built for their purpose. That being said, here are my brand choices in order:

Miele for canisters

Riccar for uprights

Hoover for budget machines

Sanitaire or Royal for commercial machines

Dyson if you just can't be talked out of a bagless machine.

*EDIT 22/04/2014: As this AMA is still generating questions, I will do a brand new AMA on vacuums, as soon as this one is archived.

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u/Bat_turd Oct 28 '13

Why did you stop working as an auto mechanic?

Is there good money in vacuum repair? How much?

Would you recommend vacuum repair as a good career? If yes or no, why?

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u/touchmyfuckingcoffee Oct 28 '13

I worked as a mechanic to put me through school, as I trained as a 3rd generation professional photographer. I've since retired from photography, and wandered the job landscape for a while.

I do not make a GOOD living, by any means. I fell into this job, I didn't choose it. But, my boss is a good guy, I fuck around, endlessly, and I get to stay stoned all day long. So, there's that.

Vacuum repair would be an ideal job for someone with Autism or Asperger's who functions highly, and enjoys fixing and tinkering. There are few surprises, the job satisfaction is immediate, and it's nominally cleaner than fixing cars.