I need a replacement hose. Are they available for the EP055 model

Sears has it in stock :
http://www.sears.com/hoover-90001079-48434083-hoover-air-hose-lower-agility/p-SPM7556800308?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1
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It looks like Sears has parts available.
HOOVER Upright Extractor Parts Model F5858 920

There are not many replacement parts available for your model

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EURO-PRO Customer Service at: 800-798-7398

514-842-8691

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Replacement set of 2 Cloth Bags and 2 sets of Filters: $10.95 + $3.95 Shipping & Handling
Replacement set of 10 Paper Bags and 2 sets of Filters: $ 9.95 + $3.95 Shipping & Handling

Cleaning filters on a bagless vacuum helps but filters should be replaced frequently, as often as every 3 to 6 months on some vacuums. Foam filters aren't as critical to replace because the pores are very large (which also means they don't filter out the small particles) so they don't clog as easily but paper filters have much tighter pores which become clogged and restrict the airflow. Cleaning paper style filters with water which can pack the fine dust into the pores clogging the airflow even more.
I recommend replacing filters st least onceor twice per year and cleaning them after each use for best performance and longer vacuum life. Blowing the dust out with an air compressor is my preferred method.
Changing filters frequently on a bagged vacuum isn't as critical because the bag collects most of the fine dust, dirt and gunk. The surface area of a bag is much greater than that of a filter so a bag is less likely to get clogged than a filter. Most homeowners change the bag once per month which keeps the air flowing smoothly.

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Have been in touch with Rowenta spares agent and am
told no parts available for model RB02, so will have to
improvise

go to geyser vacuum center.com he has hard to find parts .i'm sure he can help you

http://www.totalvac.com/parts/X10-3005.html?zmam=6843742&zmas=1&zmac=6&zmap=X10-3005

It helps to use Google.

Needed bags for this vacuum and FINALLY found them at http://www.totalvac.com/parts/X10-3005.html?zmam=6843742&zmas=1&zmac=6&zmap=X10-3005. Ten bags and two filters for $10.95 plus shipping. Hope this does it for you and anyone needing bags for this vacuum.