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A-1 Vacuum Cleaner Co

About us

At A-1 Vacuum Cleaner Company we work hard to be your first and best choice for quality vacuum cleaners like Miele, Dyson and Riccar among others, as well as expert service and repairs on most vacuums and extractors. We also offer a wide inventory of parts, and supplies. If it’s Bags, Belts, Filters or Hoses we can help. Since 1952, A-1 Vacuum has been a leader in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota metro area) by offering the best quality, value and selection. With our recently store relocation in Roseville, MN, A-1 Vacuum makes it even easier to get to us from anywhere in the Twin Cities. We hope to see you at our new location the next time you need all things “vacuum cleaner.” And with our on-line catalog, we can provide you the added convenience of connecting with us even after regular store hours. If there’s something you’d like to see us offer on-line, please send us your suggestions in an e-mail or give us a call at 651-222-6316 or (toll free) 800-657-1874. We are also available by fax at: (local) 651-224-2674 or (toll free) 800-421-0675. Or email us at: [email protected]. We hope to hear from you or see you soon. Thanks!

Business highlights

73 years of experience

Services we offer

Sales, accessories, alto, ametek, atrix, avanti homemaker, bags, beam, belts, bernina, bissell, carpet sweepers & polishers, cen-tec, central vacuum systems, clarke, compact, cwp, dirt devil, douglas, dust care, electroklean, electrolux, envirocare, eureka, evolution, extractors, filter queen, h-p products, hayden, health-mor, hoky, hoover, kirby & lamb electric., parts & supplies for vacuum cleaners, redi-vac, repairs, tristar

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.849 Reviews
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90%
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Thomas S.
Oct 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Well xxcxccccc

Shelli R.
Oct 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
It was a very small part that needed to be replaced and they estimated a couple of days on the repair. The only issue I had is that I did not get a follow up call when service was completed as they said they would do. I contacted them and it was ready for pick up.

Sandy K.
Aug 2016
1.0
$118
We were charged twice as much as we should have, the part that was needed came in defective and they did not bother to check it over, we were charged for labor and there was no labor involved. When we came in to inform them the part was defective the owner was more than extremely rude.

Dorothy O.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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PAT W.
Oct 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12
unknown

Elizabeth R.
Aug 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I took it in and the person who helped me realized right away how to fix it. The waste water bin's movable part was not pushed back into alignment. She pushed it in and said she thought that would do the trick. She then said I could even give it a try on their carpet before leaving. I did and everything worked great. She wouldn't take any payment, even though I offered a couple of times.

Marianne R.
May 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$30
unknown

J M.
Jan 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Tammy J.
Oct 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$429
They were willing to take what ever time was necessary to explain the product

John U.
May 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$39
While I had given Russ, the owner, carte blanche to do a major overhaul of this machine, he concluded that a simple cleaning would be sufficient. That only cost $39, instead of the $150 I was expecting to pay. Very honest! And super fast. Turned around the job in a day.

Barbara B.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Edward R.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$25
All good. They have their own parking lot on University Ave. which helps a lot, as they are located in the middle of the recent metro line construction. Easy in and out.

Debora V.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$62
My Miele vacuum suddenly started leaving dirt and clumps of hair on the carpet.  I took it into A-1 Vacuum.  The repair tech took a look at it right away.  He took it apart and determined that the Christmas tree needles I had vacuumed up a few days ago had jammed up the hose.  (He said I was not the first one to come in with that today).  After taking the hose apart he took the bottom plate off.  He loosened up and took out lots of hair balls, fur and other unmentionables.  That was it and it works great now.  I appreciated the quick turn around.  I didn't expect to get it repaired on the spot.

Barbara L.
Nov 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$106
It all went well. They were very professional. Because of the light rail there is no parking on University Ave but there are good signs to show you how to get to the parking behind the shop.

APRIL M.
Nov 2013
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
My friend borrowed my vacuum and after I got it back it was making an awful noise.  
I guess a rock or something had gotten wedged in between the belt and the brush.  It stretched out the belt and damaged the grooves on the brush.  (I am not 100% sure that I really needed a new brush, but next time I will ask for just the belt first.)  Anyway,  I brought it in and it was fixed while I was there.  They weren't the most customer friendly, but they fixed my vacuum and did it quickly.



Chris D.
Aug 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
We had recently moved from a home that had central vac to a 1940's house with lots of carpet. I'd done some research and the Miele Calisto kept popping up but I was unfamiliar with the brand and hadn't bought a vacuum in 15 years. I needed help from someone who knew vacuums. With 2 kids and a big dog who loves to shed I wanted a really good vacuum that would last many years.
The salesperson at A-1 was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. (Oh, I wish I could recall her name - she was fantastic!) She ended up recommending a Miele  - the Dog and Cat model based on some specials they were able to offer at that time. I've been using it for 2 months now and love it! It is exactly what I was looking for - powerful yet fairly quiet, easy to maneuver, Hepa filter, and seems well-constructed. A-1's price was very competitive and I really appreciated the guidance and knowledge of the salesperson.

MEDORA W.
May 2013
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
They were great on the phone and helpful to deal with.  They had to order a part and it seemed to take a really long time to get the job done (almost a month).  I had the feeling that when I called the second time (the part wasn't in when I first called) the part had been sitting there because they were able to get it done the day after I called.  I really appreciated their speed after the second call and would give them an A but the length of time overall puts them in the B category.  However, I would not hesitate to use them again.

Anne C.
Feb 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$30
I originally called giving details on two vacuum cleaners that I had, asking which would be the one to fix.  The gal on the phone gave me an educated guess on which one to bring in, what was probably wrong and how much it may cost.  I took it in and they were able to give a firm estimate and then fix it very quickly.

Margaret K.
Nov 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20
Service done overnight.  Got a call first thing in the morning - vaccuum was ready.

NANCY K.
Nov 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$13
My Dirt Devil hand-held vacuum had accidently sucked in a piece of twine and wasn't working. The people at A-1 removed the twine and installed a new belt.

ELIZABETH G.
Nov 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$30
Great!

Dorothy O.
Jun 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$16
My vacuum had been making a strange noise for a couple of uses but when I saw smoke coming out, it was time for the repair shop. I took the vacuum to A-1 and the gentleman fixed it while I waited.  I needed a new belt and a slight cleaning.  I was surprised that the bill was so low.  I will definitely be bringing my vacuums here for any repairs.

KATHRYN B.
Mar 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$89
Excellent diagnostic of what needed to be done.
Vacuum has performed just like new after repair

Joseph R.
Oct 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$65
We have an old Miele vacuum.  Two substandard bags (not Miele brand)  in a row split open in it (big mess).  So I took it to these guys.  It was clear from the first 30 seconds that they knew exactly what they were doing.  Warned me that it might have wrecked the motor, but checked on the spot (it hadn't).  Also warned against non-Miele bags, though I didn't need that warning any more.  They cleaned up the whole thing in just a few days.  Works perfectly now.  When I went to pick it up I took along a carpet attachment that operates on the suction.  It was all jammed up even though I cleaned all the dog hair out of it.  I expected they'd tell me it was DOA, but they took it apart on the spot, found more dog hair jammed in the bearing (from a dog that's been gone for 12 years), put it back together, and now it works perfectly.  No charge!  Miele bags were of course ridiculously expensive (not included in the price I mentioned), but that's to be expected.  All in all I've rarely been so impressed with a service company.


Marianne C.
Jan 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10
great
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FAQ

A-1 Vacuum Cleaner Co is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

A-1 Vacuum Cleaner Co accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, A-1 Vacuum Cleaner Co offers free project estimates.

No, A-1 Vacuum Cleaner Co does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, A-1 Vacuum Cleaner Co does not offer a senior discount.

No, A-1 Vacuum Cleaner Co does not offer emergency services.

No, A-1 Vacuum Cleaner Co does not offer warranties.