Best of 2001: Best Vacuum-Cleaner Repair

Ebey's North Park Vacuum
2346 University Avenue, North Park
619-291-1194

Cal Ebey stocks a full line of replacement bags as well as other parts and can repair any vacuum. With 20 years' experience, he is the man to consult before buying, as he knows all makes and models. His latest warning is to beware of bagless models -- they can cost more than $30 every six months for filter replacement. Cal also carries new Hoover vacuums and the German Sebo line for allergy sufferers. Closed Sundays.