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| vacuum cleaner | 11/13/2009 | Lisa Constant |
Q: I have a bissell upright. The hose keeps getting clogged and I have to clean it out. Why does it ...
A: I need a tad more info from you, please. Is your unit bagged or bagless? Do you have new ...
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| Kenmore Canister vacuum cleaner Hose Disassembly | 10/31/2009 | Lisa Constant |
Q: I have a Model 160.2561290 Kenmore Canister vacuum cleaner and I need instructions on how to ...
A: Vernon. Here we go. What you will need is two flat-head screwdrivers and a jar of contact ...
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| Central vacuum handle power switch | 10/30/2009 | Lisa Constant |
Q: I just got the central vac. working (one of the wires was disconnected at the end of the hose. Now ...
A: To my knowledge, most of the central vac hoses with switches do only turn on/off the powerhead. ...
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| Kirby neutral switch doesn't engage. | 10/30/2009 | Lisa Constant |
Q: Kirby Ultimate Diamond Edition stuck in drive, will not shift back into neutral. The neutral/drive ...
A: First, please, no. Don't attempt this yourself. Whenever a Kirby transmission is involved, it is ...
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| vacuum bags | 10/29/2009 | Lisa Constant |
Q: I have an old Shop Vac that needs new bags. However, I can't seem to find them. The model number is ...
A: If you are looking for the paper bag, the part number is 90519. However, given the difficulty of ...
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| Kirby ultimate drive | 10/14/2009 | Lisa Constant |
Q: when the drive wheels are off the floor they move properly in forward and reverse when the handle is ...
A: Whoa, Clem, those screws are not supposed to be seated tightly! The first thing to check is the ...
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| Electrolux Twinclean | 10/10/2009 | Lisa Constant |
Q: I have an Electrolux Twinclean cyclonic vacuum with Hepa filters. It has suddenly stopped working ...
A: This is a canister vac, correct? Okay, well, if the motor is still running but there's no suction, ...
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| Engineering Question | 10/8/2009 | Lisa Constant |
Q: Our names are Matthew and Jason and we are engineering students at Glencoe High School, in Hillsboro ...
A: Wow. That's something I never thought I'd get: research questions. How cool is that?! As to ...
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| kenmore cannister model 116.23613300 | 10/6/2009 | Lisa Constant |
Q: all of a sudden ....the vacuum only blows out and has no suction at all........I have cleared all ...
A: When a vac blows out and/or has no suction, it is either a belt or a clog. Belt is easy to check. ...
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| hoover central vac | 10/5/2009 | Lisa Constant |
Q: The low voltage wiring for my central van has 4 wires, black, green, red and yellow. The white ...
A: I guess I don't understand your question. Your central vac has 4 wires, but the unit is a Hoover ...
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| Electrolux Central Vac---RIP? | 10/4/2009 | Lisa Constant |
Q: Lisa---hope you can help. We've an Electrolux ECV 1590A central vac (also lists model E1117A on the ...
A: Do you have a central vac guy in your area? Have him check the carbon brushes. Or will he just want ...
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| kenmore vacuum cleaner problem | 10/2/2009 | Lisa Constant |
Q: I have had a kenmore vacuum cleaner for years 11-32213200 and I have never been able to get it to ...
A: What does it smell like? Do you have a dog? If so, well, the smell will never leave. It is ...
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| Electrolux Central Vacuum 10 yrs. old | 10/1/2009 | Lisa Constant |
Q: When I plug in the vac it works fine. After a few minutes it starts racing and slowing down. It ...
A: If you would, please, a little bit more information. Does this happen when you use the powerhead? ...
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| melting power plug at powerpoint | 9/27/2009 | Lisa Constant |
Q: When I switched on my ELECTROLUX ultra silencer,I've noticed that plug in power outlet is smoking ...
A: Chances are one of the blades is loose on the plug. I would suggest you take your unit to an ...
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| Replacing a Dirt Devil Vision Cord | 9/26/2009 | Lisa Constant |
Q: How do I replace a Dirt Devil Vision upright cord? MODEL #086700W plant J Thanks, Vicki ANSWER: ...
A: Well, I guess since you already ordered, the only thing left is to ask yourself if you really love ...
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| Replacing a Dirt Devil Vision Cord | 9/26/2009 | Lisa Constant |
Q: How do I replace a Dirt Devil Vision upright cord? MODEL #086700W plant J Thanks, Vicki
A: First and foremost, be 100% sure that you need to replace the entire cord. Is it chewed up by your ...
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| Hoover U5194-900 vacuum | 9/3/2009 | Lisa Constant |
Q: I have a U5194-900 vacuum. I need information on the brush roller HO-93002361. Does this roller ...
A: Your brushroll bearing is most likely seized from hair or some other string-type. Depending upon ...
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| Electrolux central vacuum | 10/17/2006 | Jay Ferrell |
Q: many thanks for the helpful advice. A few followup question if you do not mind. You say to make ...
A: I received your second follow-up as I was starting to type this reply to your first back to you. ...
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| Electrolux central vacuum | 10/16/2006 | Jay Ferrell |
Q: Make: Electrolux Model: E130A Recently experienced decreased suction in unit so I emptied ...
A: If I understand you correctly... your unit's motor is running properly. (Just because the motor ...
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| kenmore upright model 116.36623 | 10/8/2006 | Jay Ferrell |
Q: I have a recently purchased upright kenmore model 116.36623. The lever on the side of the vacuum ...
A: Good to hear from you. The problem you are experiencing is not uncommon with many of the Kenmore ...
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| Patriot Vac - Air Cleaner | 9/30/2006 | Jay Ferrell |
Q: I purchased a "demo" model of the Patriot Vacuum over the internet. When I saw the home demo about ...
A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Recent family issues had me out of town for a couple of ...
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| dirt finder | 9/6/2006 | Jay Ferrell |
Q: I have a Hoover Windtunnel upright. The dirt finder indicator stays red at all times. I assumed the ...
A: You are correct. The dirt sensor is an integrated part of the "hose to bag" elbow ass'y. By nature, ...
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| carpet shampoo | 8/29/2006 | Jay Ferrell |
Q: I believe (hope!) I have an easy generic question for you. My wife and I manage some rental ...
A: Good to hear from you. Hire professionals or do it yourself? Well, The route to take depends on ...
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| Broken On/Off Switch Kirby G4 | 8/22/2006 | Jay Ferrell |
Q: The on/off foot pedal switch on my Kirby G4 upright vacuum stopped clicking on this past weekend. ...
A: Your research and conclusions are right on target. Yes, the switch ass'y is the problem. Not an ...
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| vacuum cleaner | 8/1/2006 | Jay Ferrell |
Q: It is a hoover model.It is 5 years old and I don't know the model number but it is $99 one 5 years ...
A: Not knowing what model we're working with makes it hard to pin-point a specific problem and/or ...
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| vacuum cleaner | 8/1/2006 | Jay Ferrell |
Q: our vacuum cleaner has some connection problem, it is on and off all the time when I plugged in the ...
A: I'll need more information in order to try and help with your situation. Is the unit in question an ...
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| Electrolux Central Vac | 7/28/2006 | Jay Ferrell |
Q: Jay, and thank you for your good advice. I've a few questions just to clarify: "NOTE: Check and ...
A: As for the filter(s): Some models had the large filter in combination with a "final filter" ...
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| Electrolux Central Vac | 7/25/2006 | Jay Ferrell |
Q: Jay. I hope you can help us. We run an animal rescue organization from our home, so our Electrolux ...
A: Sorry you're having problems with the central vac. Based on what you've told me,I would think one of ...
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