What this category covers
Vacuum Accessories is a broad category. It includes small parts such as floor tools and brush rollers, mid-priced kits, and replacement vacuum motors for commercial, backpack and central vacuum systems. The catalogue lists 2,226 products, from $10.24 to $9,152.00, with a typical price of about $261.72. That typical figure is high because motors make up a large share of the listings. If you only need a tool or a roller, expect to pay much less.
Before you compare prices, decide which kind of part you need. Choosing an accessory and choosing a replacement motor are different jobs, and mistakes cost more at the motor end.
Start with compatibility
The most important question is whether the part fits your machine. Product names in this category often state what they are designed for. For example:
- Electrolux Compatible 14 Inch Scalloped Carpet/Rug Floor Tool for Electrolux Central Vacuum Systems is named for Electrolux central vacuum systems.
- ProTeam ProGen 12 Brush Roller 12" #835044 includes the machine name, the size and a part number.
- ProTeam QuietPro BP Kit, Foam, Acoustical Panels #105621 names the model it belongs to and gives a part number.
When a listing gives a part number, compare it with the number in your machine's manual or on the old part. Do this before you look at price. A cheaper part that does not fit is not a saving.
Note that "compatible" in a product name means the part is made to fit that system. It does not tell you who made it. If you want a part from the original manufacturer, check the brand shown on the listing.
Choosing a replacement motor
Motors are the most expensive items in this category, so take extra care. The example product names state the voltage:
- Graco VM-42 Ametek Vacuum Motor, 42 volt DC
- ThoroMatic TMC1 vacuum motor, 120 volt.
- CanaVac 500 Ametek Vacuum Motor, 240 Volt
- AirMaster Model #A650t Ametek Vacuum Motor, 240 volt
- Lamb Ametek 115937 2-stage 7.2" vacuum motor, 120 volt
Match the voltage to your existing motor and to your power supply. The names also show 120 volt, 240 volt and DC versions, so you cannot assume one motor suits every machine. Many listings name the vacuum model the motor is meant for, such as the CanaVac 500 or the AirMaster A650t. Where the listing gives a model, confirm it matches your unit. Where it gives a size or stage count, as the Lamb Ametek 115937 does, compare that with your old motor.
Ametek-Lamb has by far the most listings here, with 444 products from $20.89. Several motors sold under other brand names also carry the Ametek name in their titles.
Brands in the catalogue
The brands with the most listings are Ametek-Lamb (444 products, from $20.89), ProTeam (134, from $21.03), Advance/Nilfisk (83, from $21.99), Clarke / Alto (70, from $31.99), Windsor (65, from $24.02), Titan (64, from $21.39), Castex (58, from $21.99), Beam (52, from $26.99), Electrolux (51, from $21.17) and Eureka (43, from $20.99). All of them start at under $35, so every brand offers some lower-cost parts. In practice the brand you choose will usually be set by the machine you already own.
Price bands
- $10.24 to $73.99 (557 products): Smaller accessories and replacement parts. The Electrolux Compatible 14 Inch floor tool ($59.79) and the ProTeam ProGen 12 Brush Roller ($31.84) sit in this band.
- $73.99 to $189.50 (594 products): Larger kits and assemblies. The ProTeam QuietPro BP Kit ($75.50) falls here.
- $189.50 to $283.49 (559 products): Where many replacement motors begin. The AirMaster Model #A650t motor ($228.54) and the ThoroMatic TMC1 motor ($278.69) are in this range.
- $283.49 to $9,152.00 (516 products): Higher-priced motors and specialist parts. Examples include the Lamb Ametek 115937 ($314.95), the CanaVac 500 motor ($398.95) and the Graco VM-42 motor ($1,027.73).
When to pay more
Pay more when the cheaper option does not match your machine's part number, voltage or model. Price differences between motors often reflect different designs and applications, not just quality. A more expensive motor built for another system is no better for you than a cheaper one built for yours.
Common mistakes
- Ordering by appearance or size alone without checking the part number.
- Choosing a motor with the wrong voltage, or AC when you need DC.
- Assuming "compatible" means made by the original brand.
- Comparing prices across listings that are not the same part.
Where to buy
Listings come from The Vacuum Factory and KaTom. Many products, including all the examples above, are listed at only one store, so you may not always be able to compare prices on the same item. At the time of writing, 43 products are on sale.
Checklist
- Identify your machine's brand and model.
- Find the part number on the old part or in the manual.
- For motors, confirm voltage, AC or DC, and the stated model or size.
- Check whether the part is original brand or listed as compatible.
- Compare the same part number across stores where possible.
- Check whether the item is currently on sale.
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