You may have laughed when the vacuum salesman offered you a warranty, but you'll likely wish you hadn't if your machine stops sucking and starts collecting dust in your closet.

Your vacuum won't lose suction if you:

• Empty your vacuum cleaner when the bag or canister gets about three-quarters full. Beyond that, dirt and debris can hinder suction.
• Inspect your hoses once or twice a year. A hole or slit in a hose can cut suction dramatically.

If you still find your machine losing suction, its one of two things:

• A drive belt issue
• An obstruction

Visit eHow for easy fixes to both problems!