Rapid City Vacuum

Rapid City Vacuum We offer vacuum cleaner repair for most makes and models. Our vacuums are easy to use, clean better

5 years. One shop. Thousands of vacuums. Countless relationships.Five years ago, I took a leap and opened Rapid City Vac...
05/11/2026

5 years. One shop. Thousands of vacuums. Countless relationships.

Five years ago, I took a leap and opened Rapid City Vacuum with a simple goal: provide quality products, honest advice, and service people can count on.

Today, I’m proud to say that goal hasn’t changed—because it’s working. And it’s all thanks to you.

Here’s what I’ve learned along the way:

👥 People over everything.
This business isn’t about vacuums—it’s about the relationships, trust, and conversations that come with them.

🔧 Fix it right.
Cutting corners doesn’t last. Quality service and honest work are what keep customers coming back (and referring their friends).

✅ The little things matter.
A clean machine. A helpful answer. A follow-up call. They might be small, but they make a big difference.

💪 Keep growing.
There’s always more to learn, better ways to serve, and new goals to chase. I’m just getting started.

To everyone who has supported this shop over the past 5 years—thank you. You’ve helped build more than a business.

You’ve helped build something I truly love.

Here’s to many more years of cleaner homes and stronger community.

Thank you!
-Travis

04/28/2026

YOU could carry your vacuum inside…

…or you could pull up front like you’ve got connections. 😎

Give me a wave and I’ll come grab it for you.
We’ll take it in, get it fixed up and cleaned up, and let you know when it’s ready.

I don’t have a tux…
but I do offer red carpet service. 😉

– Travis, The Vacuum Man

You might’ve seen that annual tune-up reminder… or maybe your vacuum’s just not pulling like it used to.Bring it in.At R...
03/18/2026

You might’ve seen that annual tune-up reminder… or maybe your vacuum’s just not pulling like it used to.

Bring it in.

At Rapid City Vacuum, we work on all makes and models and keep them in tip-top shape, so small issues don’t turn into big ones.

We handle everything:
Parts. Repairs. Full clean-up.
(Yes… we clean your cleaning machine.)

And when it’s ready? We’ll carry it right out to your car.

This is a big part of what we do and something we take pride in every day: keeping your vacuum running for years to come.

-Travis

Meet Henry.He’s 2 years old and already doing quality control at Rapid City Vacuum.Checking the lights.Inspecting the su...
03/07/2026

Meet Henry.
He’s 2 years old and already doing quality control at Rapid City Vacuum.

Checking the lights.
Inspecting the suction.
Making sure Dad is doing his job right.

Around town, I'm known as The Vacuum Man. Proud to be. It's rewarding to repair vacuums people thought were done for and helping families buy machines that last decades. Good, clean, honest work.

But if Henry has anything to say about it…
there may be another Vacuum Man in training.
And with his level of dedication, he may just outpace his old man.

Take your time, Henry. There’s plenty of time to become The Vacuum Man.

For now, just be my little sidekick. 💙

Wishing you a Merry Christmas from our family to yours 🎄Thank you for supporting local this year.
12/24/2025

Wishing you a Merry Christmas from our family to yours 🎄

Thank you for supporting local this year.

10/31/2025

We will be closing at 2pm Today!

Have a fun Halloween!

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."“𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩, 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙨? 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣’𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙖 𝙜𝙪𝙮 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙡...
07/18/2025

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
“𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩, 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙨? 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣’𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙖 𝙜𝙪𝙮 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩.”
"Well, thanks. If you haven't noticed, I'm pretty old school."

I believe in taking care of my things, investing in quality craftsmanship, and yeah — preventing problems… when I can.

It’s why I get my oil changed before it’s due, rotate my tires before they’re bald, and keep my tools cleaned and tuned.

🧰 That same mindset? It applies to vacuums too. Our annual service option is like a check-up — keeping your machine running strong before little issues become expensive ones.

But when the unexpected does happen (like sucking up a shoelace and frying the motor)? You can rest easy knowing your local Vacuum Man is ready to help get you back up and running.

Old school? 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗲.
Smart? 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆.

When’s the last time someone referred you to a big box store? Or a gas station? Or the IRS? 😅Exactly.Referrals mean some...
05/20/2025

When’s the last time someone referred you to a big box store? Or a gas station? Or the IRS? 😅

Exactly.

Referrals mean something—and at Rapid City Vacuum, they mean A LOT. A big part of our business comes from people telling friends, family, and neighbors, “Go see the Vacuum Man!”

We’re not a chain store. We don’t do call centers. We just do honest work, solid repairs, and real advice—no fluff.

So when you send someone our way, we see that for what it is: trust. And we don’t take that lightly.

💬 Thanks for keeping it local. And thanks for the referrals—we’re proud to be the kind of small business people talk about (in the good way).

-Travis

I grew up in Colorado, surrounded by horses, cattle, and rodeo. My dad started building saddles, learning from a local c...
05/06/2025

I grew up in Colorado, surrounded by horses, cattle, and rodeo. My dad started building saddles, learning from a local craftsman, but I had no interest in it at all.

That changed after I was in a car wreck. While recovering, I built my first saddle from a wheelchair—ironically, the same sport that put me there led me to my craft. I’ve always loved working with my hands, fixing things, and creating, and from that moment, it just grew.

In college, I started making chaps and rodeo gear for friends to make extra money. I went to school in Torrington before moving up here, and for some reason, I always had an interest in shoe repair. I can’t explain why, but boots and leatherwork fascinated me.

As a broke college kid, I saw a “Help Wanted” sign in Bob’s Shoe Repair and figured I’d check it out. Bob put me to work that same day.

That was 26 years ago.

Bob was always good to me. He kept a paycheck in my pocket, whether it was working in the shop or helping him out at his cabin. Even after I got married and had to focus on full-time work, I’d still stop by to see him during lunch. He was a great guy.

Sixteen years ago, Bob passed away. I always told myself that if I ever had the chance to buy the shop, I’d do it. One day, his wife, Laurie, told me she had signed the papers to sell the place. I called my wife immediately. Back then, we didn’t have cell phones, so I had to go back to work just to reach her. Her response? “Here’s our opportunity.”

I pulled everything together, got a loan, and bought the shop. Now, almost 15 years later, I’m still here, carrying on Bob’s legacy, doing the work I love, and keeping the tradition alive.

-Chad

Note from Travis: Shops like mine (Rapid City Vacuum) and like a shoe repair shop—hold an important place in our communities. These days, people are quick to throw things away when they break. But a good vacuum, just like a well-made pair of boots, isn’t just another purchase—it’s an investment. Whether it’s a high-quality vacuum that’s been keeping a home clean for years or a pair of boots that’s seen miles of wear, these are items people rely on daily.

So whether it’s a pair of boots that’s walked a thousand miles or a vacuum that’s kept a home running smoothly for years, there’s value in repair. And as long as people still believe in fixing what’s worth keeping, shops like mine—and Bob's Shoe Repair, founded in 1946—will always have a place.

"Hey, Travis, we've got a unique one here!"Vacuum repair can get quite... interesting. If you saw the list of things pe...
04/23/2025

"Hey, Travis, we've got a unique one here!"
Vacuum repair can get quite... interesting. If you saw the list of things people have accidentally sucked up, you'd probably be shocked.

Us? Nope. At this point, we've almost heard it all.

We've had folks bring in their machine with a box of pieces, fed up with trying to figure out the problem.

At the end of the day, vacuum service and repair is our bread and butter. We're in tune (literally) with these small machines.

Save the stress- let us get it done for ya.

-Travis, Jeren

PS: Any guesses on the strangest accidental suck-up?

Address

1727 West Main Street
Rapid City, SD
57702

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+16057195212

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