FAQs

University Vacuum & Sewing

  • Do you put zippers in coats, or hem pants?

    Our services do not include tailoring. We specialize in repairing and selling sewing machines, not altering clothing.
  • What are your shop hours?

    We are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 am to 5:30 pm. On Wednesday and Saturday, our hours are 9 am to 2 pm.
  • Do you sell Kirby Parts?

    Yes, we stock a variety of Kirby vacuum parts including belts, bags, shampoo, and various other components.
  • What Brands of Vacuums do you work on?

    We service all vacuum brands, including but not limited to Riccar, Sebo, Dyson, Bissell, Hoover, Dirt Devil, Shark, Kirby, Oreck, Lindhaus, Miele, Simplicity, Sanitaire, Eureka, CleanMax, Tornado, Pro Team, Royal, and many others.
  • What Brands of Sewing Machines do you work on?

    We provide cleaning, oiling, and timing services for all sewing machine brands, including Janome, Juki, Elna, Bernina, Brother, Simplicity, Singer, Featherweight, New Home, Huskavarna, Viking, Pfaff, and others. For machines requiring parts, we offer free estimates, though availability may vary.
  • Do you buy old Vacuums & Sewing machines?

    We do not purchase old vacuums or sewing machines. However, we do offer a recycling service for these items as a courtesy to our customers.
  • What do you sell?

    Our vacuum inventory includes brands such as Riccar, Sebo, Simplicity, CleanMax, Lindhaus, Tornado, and several others. For sewing machines, we offer Juki, Elna, and Janome models.
  • What is your turnaround time for repairs?

    For vacuum repairs, our typical turnaround time is 3-4 days. Sewing machine repairs generally take 3-4 weeks to complete.