In the rare event that your vacuum cleaner stops working, then you might just be tempted to buy a new one. Alternatively, you might want to see if you can repair it yourself.

Here’s why you should.

1. Vacuum cleaner issues are usually easily diagnosed, and you might be able to see what the problem is straight away. Once you know what the problem is, you can buy the right parts to fix your vacuum cleaner and get it up and running again.

2. You won’t need to be a mechanic or an electrician in order to get your vacuum working again. Most problems are straightforward to repair, and require minimal tools.

3. It’s easy to find what you need, as vacuum cleaner parts are readily available. No matter how old your model is, or whether it is a Kirby from the 1960s or a recent Dyson, it shouldn’t be too hard to get hold of what you need.

4. The majority of issues can be fixed quickly, and so you won’t be spending days with your vacuum cleaner in pieces on your dining room table.

5. The necessary parts will be cheap enough, and much it will work out much cheaper than getting it repaired somewhere. Labour charges will be high, making a professional repair seem expensive.

6. Another benefit of fixing it yourself is that you won’t be without it for very long. You don’t need to find somewhere that will fix your cleaner, take it there, and then collect it, or wait for it to be couriered to you, when it’s been repaired.

7. Because you’re fixing your cleaner, rather than just getting a new one, you’re not sending it to landfill, which is more environmentally friendly. By not buying a new cleaner, and all the packaging that it entails, you can be sure that you’re doing your bit to save the planet.

8. In addition, you don’t have the hassle of finding a new cleaner, and deciding which new vacuum to get to replace yours. Depending on what you use your cleaner for, it might be straightforward to buy a new one, or alternatively it might not be.

9. One you’ve got your cleaner up and running again, you’ll have the satisfaction of a job well done. Your skills will have been put to good use, and you might have learnt some new skills too. What other domestic electrical products could you fix?

10. Repairing your broken vacuum cleaner is much more cost effective than buying a new one. With most parts or accessories costing just a few pounds, you won’t have to break the bank, and it really will make sense to repair it rather than replace it. You’ll be able to save time, money and do your bit for the planet too.

Now you know that you can fix your vacuum cleaner yourself, what’s stopping you?