If there is plenty of suction at the vacuum, where you plug in the hose, then the hose is porous (dried out) and leaking the whole length of the hose.
If you have the old style braided hose, with a cloth type covering it must be replaced. These hoses had a useful life of 8-10 years.
If you have more questions send me an email
danddvacuum@comcast.net
eluxman, October 2007
