This is one of the few stores left where you can actually walk in, talk to someone who knows what they're doing, and walk out with the best vacuum for your needs--or get yours serviced properly. I recently bought a vacuum from Amazon, and when I opened the box, it was clearly used. I had to send it back. Experiences like that are exactly why we need to support these local stores instead of relying on Amazon. Great store read more

The owner of this business treated my 75-year-old mother horribly and did not adhere to the agreed timeframe or quoted price. She left in tears. read more

Owner is a nice guy. They sell great products. I had a few repairs done, prices are reasonable. read more

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I had a great experience at Acton Vacuum! I took my very old - and not working - vacuum cleaner in to be diagnosed. They were friendly and knowledgeable. They let me know in a few days that my vacuum wasn't worth fixing- and gave me the 50$ I paid to have it looked at toward the cost of my new vacuum cleaner. I highly recommend them! read more

I only have a very short review of this vacuum store in Acton because I've only spent five minutes in there. First off, they lie on their website about their hours of operation. My wife and I tried to go on a Sunday and buy a vacuum from them once and they were closed at about 2pm when they should have been open. So they lost my business and we went to Sears. Second, we went in their once to try and get the guy to order a belt for our vacuum when it broke. And basically the guy was just too lazy to help us out because we wasn't going to make any money off a $5 belt. Jerk. So please don't shop here. I hope they go out of business. read more

The man who helped us was very knowledgeable! He helped us choose what was right for our house and carpets. He was very honest and didn't seem to try to up sell us. I definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a vacuum of any kind! read more

I took my 3-year old broken vacuum here hoping to get it repaired for less than the cost of buying a new one. I checked out Acton Vacuum's website first and was pleased to find exactly the information I needed: it would cost $30 for an assessment, which would be applied to the cost of any subsequent repair. Fair enough. When we arrived and began describing the problem, however, the owner very *honestly * volunteered that a burnt out motor isn't worth fixing because it would cost the same as buying a new vacuum. While this was sad news, I was happy to save the $30. He then took about 15 minutes to explain vacuum features that we should look for when selecting a new model, walking us around the store and demonstrating a removable roller brush and other apparently significant vacuum technology. This proved to be an extremely valuable free education and we left the store without spending a penny! We finally decided on a Miele, which I was able to again research on Acton's website, then call up and quickly pay for over the phone with my credit card while my wife went to pick it up in the store. The transaction was fast, easy, and hassle free! My floors have never been cleaner!! I love the vacuum, but what I REALLY loved was the customer service and education I got by shopping with this small, local, specialty shop. I would recommend the experience to anyone in need of a new vacuum cleaner. read more

Worst experience ever! No customer service at all. Brought my vac in because brush stopped spinning. Before I even got the words out of my mouth the gentlemen told me it would be $49.99 non refundable deposit to even look at it. All I wanted to know was if it was worth repairing or biting for another vac especially at this time of year. He wouldn't even touch the vac for possible diagnosis! I left went to Ace Hardware told them my problem and they advised new belt. $4.99 later my vac is working fine with a little help from instructional you tube video for installation. I will be upgrading my vac first of the year but it will be anywhere else but here. read more

I was looking to purchase a new vacuum, and wanted to shop locally. A friend referred me to Acton Vacuum, and I must say that it was a very positive buying experience. I wanted to purchase a vacuum that would last me a long time. The owner that greeted me was very nice and courteous. He showed me a very nice Miele vacuum that I was instantly sold on. The price was initially hard to justify, but he gave me a deal I couldn't refuse. I was given a trade in allowance for my old vacuum, and a package of bags for my new vacuum. And the experience of dealing with the store owner one on one was so much better than having to shop elsewhere when having to deal with someone who has little to no experience. In short, I received very professional service that was second to none from someone who was very helpful and experienced. I highly recommend shopping at this business. read more

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DO NOT USE. The man working there is extremely RUDE! He quoted one price over the phone which I paid upon drop off of my vacuum. The service took a week longer then expected and NO call to tell me it was ready. Upon pick up he told me I owed an additional 89 dollars which he has never mentioned there would be an additional charge. The filter he was trying to sell me you can buy online for much cheaper from an authorized dealer. read more

It is a great place to buy IQ air products! Even replacement filters for specific units.

Perhaps this place has changed owner since the last review in 2007? We bought a vacuum in April 2008. Very friendly owner. Gave us a deal on a Miele, which if you know anything about Miele and their no discount / no sale policy is unexpected. I've been back to buy bags and was greeted by the same very polite and friendly person at the front desk. read more

No Kelly S., same owner and I will add my disappointment with the service and questionable business practices. Buy your bags and belts online, since I was quoted $15 for a single rubber belt (online I found this same belt, 2 for $10 for a Dirtdevil upright - not a high end machine). When I asked how much it would be to replace it (labor) he said he couldn't tell me, with a dismissive wave he said he probably would find other things wrong, and in any case not less than $50. Time to get out my own screwdriver and put it on myself! Add this to the fact he had me stand around for at least 15 mins while he finished up what sounded like a personal call and it seems to me they really don't want the business that badly. And this was my second visit since i usually give local small shops at least two tries before I go out of my way to avoid them in the future. read more

I took my old Oreck vacuum here. At a glance, the man (owner) told me I needed a new bag ($45) plus $100 worth of other work. I said I'd hold off on the bag, but go ahead with the other work. When I picked it up, he said the vacuum was very old, the engine was squeaking, it could stop working any day, and that I shouldn't spend any more money on it. I asked him why he didn't simply stop work and CALL me once he realized it was a waste of money to repair. He claimed I had "insisted" on fixing the old thing--which I most certainly did not. SO--I paid the $100 and took my apparently-moribund vacuum with me. I will not be going back to these guys any time soon. I think they're mostly in business to sell Miele vacuums. read more

Another great service experience with a smile. You can't buy everything over the internet. Acton Vacuum will educate you on their products and services. Two Miele vacuums going on 12 years from Acton Vacuum. read more

It's now been 4 years since our central vac was installed, running beautifully and so happy we went with the top of the line product. Ray, the owner carries a variety of products for all price points and always has excellent suggestions and advice. read more

I see a lot of bad reviews, I don't get it!!!! So far so good with my experience here. I bought a Sebo and the followup service has been great!!!! I didn't give 5 star for no reason, just being conservative. read more

What lovely people. I went in looking for a lightbulb for my aging Bernina Sewing Machine and ended up talking to the owner who was the guy on the floor that day. They've been here, a family business, for a number of years and pride themselves on service and product knowledge, and it shows. He wasn't able to help me with the lightbulb since my machine isn't in current production, but he won me over on my future business. If future service is as good as the promise, I'll upgrade my review. read more

Excellent customer service....we've been customers of Acton Vacuum& Appliance for 15 years. If you are looking for a vacuum that fits your lifestyle or your profissional needs, this is the place to go. They have always been profissional, responsible , knowledgeable and efficient. read more

Don't bother taking your vacuum there for service. My experience was awful. I brought in my steam cleaner because it wasn't working properly, and I was told it would take 3-10 days to fix. They also required a $30 deposit for the service. After 10 days, I hadn't heard from them, so I gave them a call (on a Friday). They told me it wasn't ready because they had so many to fix, and it's a complicated task, they have to take it apart, etc... When I asked when it would be fixed, they told me by the following Monday or Tuesday. By the following Friday, I hadn't heard from them, so I just drove down there, got it back and got my $30 deposit refunded. What a waste of time. I brought it to Nashua Sew and Vac the same day. I'll let you know how that experience was.... read more

I am so disappointed with my experience and shouldn't have bothered after reading the other negative reviews! Since they were an authorized Beam dealer I thought I would call and give them a try (not too many to choose from) and after my first call I spoke to a very helpful and professional employee who spent a good deal of time discussing my issue and suggesting options and advice but said that I needed to speak to Ray the owner to get more specifics and that he was the expert.? The great employee suggested I definitely should call him when he would be there as to save me the trouble of a long drive..... Ok so I called Ray who was not only unhelpful but unprofessional and discouraged any interest in taking the drive out. First he did not know his information and called my model the "cheapy one" and suggested he didn't carry those and when I told him that the model was the top of the line 10 yrs ago and I was told still considered premium by others but nobody carries it since it was discontinued a few years ago (I was told by a better dealer that it is still considered one of the best and only 1 new better model was introduced since)...he went on to give other inaccurate info but the worst part was when I asked ?'s and his opinions he replied by telling me I could find all of it on the Internet or come in (so we need dealers why?) And best of all asked if I was interested in buying something or just ask questions and what my goal was....huh? Run dont walk until Ray learns the basics and some business skills or turns the biz over to his employee who could teach him a few things! read more

Your review helps others learn about great local businesses. Please don't review this business if you received a freebie for writing this review , or if you're connected in any way to the owner or employees. Really nice service. I took in our older vacuum which had a problem with the cord retracting. The owner, Ray, put it right on the workbench and took it apart to get the problem fixed. When I asked what it would cost for his time to fix it, he said "No charge"! As he was fixing the vacuum I looked around at all the cleaning products they sell. Will definitely be going back. read more

Brought my vacuum for repair and was told a repair estimate would be provided in a couple of days-- it was over one week! Salesman is RUDE. read more

We went to buy a new vacuum. The salesman was flippant, showed us one model, didn't offer to let us test it, and, when we asked what other options we had besides the one he showed us, he shrugged and was less than helpful. Considering what a good vacuum costs (we were looking at a Miele) there was no way we were doing business with someone who made so little effort to be helpful. We went to Easy Housekeeping in Chelmsford who were FAR more helpful, friendly, and accommodating. read more

Went in there to have him look at my old Miele which had suddenly stopped working. Owner acted like I was an idiot to even think of fixing such an old vacuum cleaner. He seemed very uninterested in my business and didn't even make an effort to try to sell me a new one, which I actually appreciated but am a little surprised by. Seemed like he couldn't be bothered. He was on the phone in the back of the store when I got there, and my arrival was announced by a ringing bell on the door. I could hear him continue the conversation until I finally cleared my throat loudly, then he got off the phone. Do yourself a favor and take your Miele business to Easy Housekeeping Shops in Chelmsford. The owner there was pleasant and fixed my old Miele! read more

It's a terrible shame that Acton Vacuum has zero interest in it's customers. They have a great selection and I have given them quite a bit of business over the years. I have purchased 2 Mieles there but the last few years the person working there is so unhelpful and condescending unless you are purchasing something new. I've never posted a negative review on yelp before and I am a loyal customer of many local businesses but honestly these guys are really horrible. They don't even pretend to care if you go elsewhere. Sad. read more

I wonder if this is even the same place that other reviewers visited. I had a wonderful experience. Had an old vacuum that was fixed and bought a new miele. Loved both gentleman I worked with. Will be back. read more

Went to buy a replacement brush for a Dyson. I had found it online already for $15 and free shipping, but figured I'd buy local. Bandits wanted $40 for same exact thing. When I asked why it was so much more then online, his response was they don't really sell parts. Really!!! Why don't you just say sales and rip off repairs only. read more

My husband came in and tried to get our Dyson fixed and Ray was nice enough to let him know that the year of our Dyson would be hard to get the part and fix at a reasonable price. He showed my husband several different models and recommended the Miele S7210. I looked at Amazon and found that their price is the same as Acton Vacuum so I intend on buying from Ray to support our local businesses. read more

"We service all vacuum cleaners" is the sign on the door. Not true. They just say they do. The guy running the place can't be bothered to look at your product (even if it is new), has hours that are "flexible", does not answer the phone, the voice mail is outdated and, most importantly, he is very "unmotivated" to do the work. Am curious why he chooses to stay in business and not turn it over to someone who would like to provide a service to paying customers. There is a need for this kind of store, however, there is no need for someone who is not willing or interested in accommodating the customers. We had to drive to another store quite a distance away from us to get our vacuum fixed. but it was done by a very pleasant salesperson. I'm being tactful here, as unfortunately, I am unable to recommend this store. read more

9/21/2013: Twice during the last year I made the mistake of walking into this place. The salesman who I believe is the owner is the most unprofessional salesperson I ever met. He is unprepared to sell and spews out misinformation left and right. He contradicts even himself in a span of 5 minutes. First he says yes, that item is included and then just a few minutes later he is saying "well that one is not included, it's a lower middle of the line model that it includes". So he contradicted himself AND it's nonsense because I know for a fact there are only two versions of the item. He won't demonstrate the product and has only half of it on display so it can't be seen. When asked he says the rest is probably still in the box and just stands there. This was a vacuum. A year ago I went in there to look at a dish washer. Don't get me started on that situation which was laughable. This guy carries high end stuff from Miele but he's giving worse service than walmart. I can only imagine what it would be like if I bought something there and then had an issue. Don't just skip the place, speed up when you are driving by, because I wouldn't trust this guy to even know my license plate number. You are better off taking your chances ordering from a stranger over the internet. Update 11/7/2013: We were looking at sebo, not miele. And the item you misinformed us on is the two versions of the parquet tool that are available for the sebo D4. One is the parquet tool and the other is the premium parquet tool. There is no middle one bundled with any model because it doesn't exist as anyone can find out from the sebo web site. You claimed that a middle model was in the box in the back and not on display. No offer to go get it to demonstrate it so we had no way to try the vacuum with the proper tool for hard floors which is half of our house. We would have bought the vacuum that day had the experience been better. We ended up buying the sebo d4 from another store a few days later. And by the way we purchased the miele dishwasher from another retailer (Baron's) after our first visit, so poor customer service lost two sales. I stand by everything I said and I think the rest of this retailers response speaks for itself. read more

I went to Acton Vacuum ready to purchase a hepa canister vacuum. The gentleman explained that he just sold the last one. He called the Arlington store which had 2 different models. I was interested in seeing each one before making my choice. He told me that he could only have one model sent over, not both. I left the store just shaking my head. He lost a sale and has lost a costumer. read more

I bought a Miele vacuum from this store 7 years ago. I have been coming back ever since for bags, accessories and minor repairs. I have always found the owner, Raymond, to be friendly and informative. The store is very nice and has a good inventory. I enjoy going there! read more

Bothering to check out vacuums in this store was a waste of my time. I should have just purchased my Miele vacuum in Waltham (where the deal was better, free items were included, and the salesperson was pleasant, professional and honest) and not bothered to price it in other stores. read more

I bought a Miele from the store a few years ago. The sales person was friendly and professional. I had 2 golden retrievers at the time so pet hair was an issue. He showed me several vacuums, told the pros and cons of each. I even tried them out. I decided on the miele even though he recommended another for dealing with the pet hair. I just preferred the quietness of the Miele. Service has always been great...not sure where these bad reviews are coming from. I was, and continue too be very happy and will continue to support this local business.. read more

We purchased an IQAir HealthPro system today and had a pleasant experience with the salesperson who was knowledgeable about the product and was price competitive in this world of internet shopping. read more

I have had several very positive dealings with this merchant. Over the years I have bought three vacuums from Acton Vacuum. The first one was lost in a divorce, one was stolen and the very fabulous Meile I currently own. The owner is professional , knowledgeable, courteous, always takes time to troubleshoot problems, honored expired coupons, and completes service expediently. I would strongly recommend this business and dealer to anyone interested in establishing a good solid working relationship with a reputable dealer. read more

I went into the store today to get the plastic lever that you push in to release the attachment fixed. The sales associate at the store couldn't of been nicer. He greeted us in a friendly manner and took a look at what broke. He went out back to see if he had the part and had it fixed in about 3 minute. Our warranty expired however he didn't charge me. It's the little things that make such a BIG difference with customer service. I would highly recommend this store. read more

Very expensive, 3 pack of Nutone vacuum bags charged $19.95. I thought that was expensive, so checked Home Depot, same Nutone 3 PK bags $7.87. I called back to see if price was an error, and told no, that's his price. read more

This store sells very high end products and backs them up. We have three Meile's for two large dogs, a cat and three kids. The first Meile is 16 years old and still runs. The second and third are each about 12 years old and we've never had a problem. The bags are expensive, be forewarned. BUT, these machines are well worth the cost since before we bought them we were buying cheaper machines that lasted less than two years. read more