South Bay Vacuum & Sewing

Overall, a very good experience. Took a relatively new Dyson in, explained what was going on and Brent immediately told me the likely issue. Said he would look at it and call the next day with the estimate, which he did. Next day, I had the unit back working perfectly and a lot of knowledge about the issue, the unit’s compatibility (or lack thereof), with our use, and some good thoughts about other options if we continue to run into problems in the future. Just the kind of interaction, service and knowledge I value. Not «cheap“but not overly expensive, either. I hope we don’t have to go back soon, but South Bay Vacuum will be our choice of repair shop in the future.

*TIP: The shop is located on the north side of Artesia blvd right by Haggen’s. There is a small driveway that takes you to a back parking lot if you can’t find street parking.
My Oreck Classic pro was giving off a burning smell, so I figured it needed to be cleaned. I did some research on Unilocal and read some bad things about the Oreck repair shop/​retail store, so I decided to come to South Bay since I really just wanted to fix my vacuum, not get pressured into buying a new one.
I dropped it off and got it back a day or so later, and it only cost me $ 44! Awesome deal. Turns out, I needed a new belt and a cleaning. The belt itself was only a few bucks, and it was included in the total price. I tried my vacuum a couple of days later, and it is was good as new!
The service was very friendly and considerate: I got a couple of calls letting me know how much it would cost and when it would be done. Everyone was super nice, and I can’t say enough good things about the place. I will definitely be back next time my vacuum needs some help.

It doesn’t get any better than this… I’ve been using SB Vacuum for many years and am just now writing a review. I brought my vacuum to Michael on Saturday and, as promised, he called back today to let me know it requires a $ 29.95 tuneup and he will have it ready this afternoon. Can’t live without my vacuum cleaner!

I have 5 sewing machines including 2 that were top of the line when purchased that require a lot of attention and expertise. I had used repair shops in the Valley, downtown LA garment district, and local. This place had been recommended, but I kept trying others, not believing they could be «good enough» and in Redondo Beach. Finally, not looking forward to the long trek to the Valley and back, I took my Bernina to Brent. I feared the motor was dying, but he told me it just needed servicing. What a relief. Since then, I’ve taken the 4 others to him and he has always given an accurate diagnosis and repair when needed. I couldn’t believe he found and fixed the recent electrical problem with my serger. I am certain none of the other places I used in the past could have. I am very happy to have finally used Brent, he’s the best and so are his prices!

I have purchased two Miele vacuums (one for me and one for my sister) from South Bay Vacuum & Sewing. They are the best. They are very accommodating, and knowledgeable to answer any and all questions about vacuums.

Took in my shark vacuum because the rollers weren’t moving on their own anymore. Took about a week because I missed the initial phone call they gave me, but they got it all working. It just needed a good cleaning and the guy gave me a few good tips on how to keep it clean. Thanks!

Went in to look at vacuums. The owner was super helpful, not pushy and respectful of our budget. We would recommend the place to anyone.

Honest, knowledgeable staff, great pricing and quality work. A gem of a local small business!
A classmate of mine recommended South Bay Vacuum & Sewing to me after I discovered my gifted Singer was stuck in reverse. A quick visit to South Bay Vacuum remedied my machine at a cost of $ 39.95. I dropped off the machine on a Tuesday and it was ready by Friday.
I will definitely return for all my vacuum and sewing needs!

This is a good store for vacuum cleaners and sewing machines. I bought a new Miele Onyx with an extra ergonomic handle. The lightweight vacuum with a comfortable handle is perfect. I have a house with both hardwood floors and medium height carpet. All the attachments work well and the lightweight machine has great suction power. On the same day, I took in an antique Singer sewing machine without a foot pedal for Brent to evaluate and service. He did a great job and found an original foot pedal for me. I am a very happy customer.

Very friendly staff here and they know their stuff. They repair all kinds of vacuums, from the new ones to the old ones.

Don’t let this old shop throw you off. This is one of the best places you can go for your vacuum (and sewing) needs! Forget the big retailers, come here!
I found this shop searching for a store that sold Miele vacuums and wanted to try a few out. It was difficult to want to drop $$ on a vacuum without trying it out
Brent was very thorough in sharing his experiences and expertise on the best vacuum for our needs. You could tell he was passionate about his trade and wanted the best for everyone. He was very genuine and a down-​to-​earth guy. He answered all our random questions from «can it be an air filter» to «how durable is it» (he proceeded to step on the canister to demonstrate, lol.)
We got to try out a couple different models and bombarded him with questions before settling on the Miele Topaz. He also opened the box and tested out the vacuum to make sure it works before we were sent off on our merry way. We also saved on having to dispose of a big cardboard box!
We will definitely come back to buy filters, bags and what not instead of buying online!

I came here because of all the positive Unilocal reviews. They did not disappoint.
I brought in two vacuums. First a Dyson that I could not get the carpet button to work. He showed me a very simple solution — no charge!
The bigger problem was my Kirby. Very difficult for me to get the carpet attachment to work. He replaced the belt then gave me a tutorial about how to take off, put on the hose attachment, and then put the carpet attachment back on.
Genius!
He will get all my vacuum business from now on.
He also does sewing machines. I cannot imagine a worse experience than sewing, so I cannot comment on that part of the business.

Recently took my vacuum in because it wouldn’t turn on. I didn’t get the name of the gent who helped me but he was great! Super friendly, helpful, cheerful and gave me a quick estimate. I had that momentary thought of just buying another vacuum bc I thought the repairs might be more than it’s worth but I was wrong! I took a chance because I read all the helpful reviews on here and everyone was right! My vacuum is back home and taking on the dirt and dust bunnies like a champ!

What a joy finding a business like South Bay Vac! They rate a perfect score in every phase of their business, from product knowledge to honest pricing to punctuality. Brent is the best! I won’t hesitate to recommend him to all of my clients and real estate associates. Knowing we needed a quick repair to our central vacuum system, an appointment was scheduled for the same day I called. Brent showed up punctually (early, actually) and fixed our problem so quickly that he charged us only one half of what we were quoted originally. After giving us a few pointers on system maintenance, he politely took his leave. It was an all around pleasant and productive experience. A huge «thumbs up» to Brent and South Bay Vac!

Top notch business, excellent skilled repairs, good knowledgeable people. I love this business and hope they always stick around

I bought my vaccum in because it wouldn’t turn on. When the service man push button it turn on. That’s how good they are. Lol. Not for real. But anyway my vaccum turn out to need new brushes and needed to be unclogged. They called me in a few days with a quote before they did the work. It was a reasonable price and much cheaper than purchasing a new decent vaccum.
When I picked my vacuum up it was purring and rolling.

This review is way overdue. We moved into a new home and there was no central vac. Brent explained what model would be best for our home and then installed same himself. The best customer service I’ve had. Highly recommend South Bay Vacuum, and totally admire Brent.

Amazing service! Had a problem with my sewing machine skipping stitches on stretch material. They tested it out first, changed the tension and told me my machine isn’t made to sew stretch fabrics well. Turns out nothing is wrong with my sewing machine at all and it works perfect! They also taught me the proper needle size and tensions for different stitches. 100% will come back for all my appliance needs. Thank you so much South Bay Vacuum & Sewing!!!

These guys are great…
Our son was diagnosed with a dust mite allergy. As an alternative to just going to a department store and trusting some guy who read the same specs we can read, we called South Bay Vacuums.
Mike educated us on vacuums with the best allergen performance (i.e., not bagless), and when I went to the store, Brent (manager) was extremely patient in letting me try a bunch of different models and answering all the questions I had. I got a vacuum we are very happy with (Miele canister). Not only that, turns out he also tuned us into purchasing a central allergen filter for the house, since corroborated by other experts and users. I actually went back and Mike helped me get a different upright vacuum for my mother’s place (Riccar), for which she had her own preferences.
I can’t imagine getting this kind of expert, professional, patient help any where else. I’ll be taking our vacuums back to get serviced from these guys.

I have purchased my Miele’s from Brent for many years. He is very honest and kind. I recently had to take my power head in to have it repaired. Micheal, who works there is a genius. He took parts off of my old powerhead for a quick repair and I was back in action the next day. Thanks Guys!

I went there to rent the rug doctor carpet cleaner, works really good, all stains, dirty spot, all gone.
The staff is really nice, very welcoming and proffesional they helped me with everything.
The only «bad» thing, is they over charge all the cleaning solutions for the rental carpet cleaner. The «hi traffic pre treatment» and the «stains remover» sprays were supossed to be 6.50 $ each when here they charge 12.95 $… I saw the difference when i went on the websie of the rug doctor an also at Ralph’s.
So one advice, rent the vaccum there but buy all the cleaning solutions somewhere else, Ralph’s for example…