Great video Matt. I find the fixes that are least obvious are most interesting at least from a technician perspective.

@HouseOfVacuums

2 жыл бұрын

So true. Thanks for watching!

I cannot say that I have seen one of these ever do that! I wish Kenmore still offered an upright with a long hose and all the settings like these older ones had.

@HouseOfVacuums

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it was certainly a weird issue! And you're right, there was certainly no shortage of choices for the setting. Thanks for watching!

I just got one yesterday at the Goodwill, I had to clean the Brushroll but that was about it, it works great now

@HouseOfVacuums

2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome, enjoy!

@timothyluna9725

24 күн бұрын

I have that same vacuum . I've had it since 2007. The direct drive just now quit. I'm going to dig into that handle. Wish me luck

I love your channel, Matt, and I’m glad you showed this model since it’s my everyday vacuum. I bought it on sale many years ago, and because it was placed near a sale sign, I got the upgraded, longer extension cord at the same price. Also, it was a Consumer Reports “Best Buy” at the time. Since watching your channel though, I am on the lookout for the top vacuums you recommend at thrift stores, estate sales etc. Is it easy to replace a brush roller on these? I’m pretty handy. Thanks for the great education in vacuums.

@HouseOfVacuums

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sysiphus! So the brushrolls on the direct drives are not hard to replace, but are pretty expensive as the brushroll motor and brush are all one integrated unit. If you get one that needs that replaced, I would probably just look for another used one. As for good vacs that you can find second hand, moderately old Kenmores (it is hard to find parts for anything posed mid-2000s), Panasonics, Riccars, Orecks, etc can be pretty good values. And, of course, anything high end like Miele, Sebo, Aerus, Lindhaus, etc. are harder to find but also very good bets.

Any time there is a electrical pin connection in a vacuum, or any open terminals, I like to rub a little bit of dielectric grease on them to protect the terminals and sustain connection. It works especially well with light bulbs. A lot of vacuums like the Hoover Convertibles like to puke dust into the headlight area and that dirt getting into the socket can effect the bulb connection and create arcing on the terminals which the light bulbs do not like at all and can blow them out faster than normal. Seen a lot of bulbs with a bit of charring on their bases.

@HouseOfVacuums

2 жыл бұрын

I really like to do that on anything that is brass because of corrosion. I don't worry about it as much on nickel plating, but it can't hurt!

Great call Matt. Your the man. John in Ohio

@HouseOfVacuums

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, John!

I haven't watched yet but good video

@HouseOfVacuums

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the confidence, hope you enjoyed it!

I love it

@HouseOfVacuums

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Talon!

@talonverizon2038

2 жыл бұрын

@@HouseOfVacuums ok thanks

Mine won't pull forward anymore and the agitator won't spin. All of a sudden. I did the reset thing and no go.