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Miele Canister Vacuum Model S4212 Polaris

Miele vacuum S4212 Polaris with SBD 450 - 3 Combination Carpet/Smooth floor tool (Recommended for: short-pile carpeting, area rugs and smooth flooring) Learn More

Miele Canister Vacuum Model S4212 Neptune

S4212 Neptune with STB 205-3 Turbo Comfort Brush
(Recommended for:  low to medium-pile carpeting, area rugs and smooth flooring)
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Miele Canister Vacuum Model S5281 Callisto

S5281 Callisto with SEB217-3 Powerbrush (Recommended for: medium-to high pile carpeting, area rugs and smooth flooring) Learn More

Changing belt on Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Power Nozzle

How to change the belt on a Kenmore “Power Mate” vacuum cleaner power nozzle

Remove metal wands from power nozzle and place on a work bench.  Push in at area shown and lift light cover off.

Remove 2 screws. Remove light bulb; push in and turn counter-clockwise.

With flat blade screwdriver; pry top cover upward as shown (on [...]

How to Change Actuator on Hoover Self-Propel vacuum Cleaner - Step by Step

Changing The Actuator Arm on a Hoover Self-Propel Vacuum Cleaner

Always be sure your vacuum is unplugged from the electrical outlet before performing any kind of service!

Tools and materials:

Torx bit or driver size T-25
Flat blade screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Actuator arm – Hoover part number 43143046 – Can be ordered below.

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Place your [...]

How to replace a fan on a Kirby Generation series vacuum, G3, G4, G5, GSix, G2000, Ultimate G, Sentria etc..

Tools & Materials:

Phillips Screwdriver
Torx Bits or drivers; T-15 and T-20
9MM Open End Wrench
2 Flat Blade Screwdrivers
Silicon Sealant
Replacement fan Kit. (Can be ordered below.)

6 Piece Fan Kit – $15.99 – Free Shipping!

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Remove Bag/Mini-Emtor Assembly; Rotate Mini-Emtor (#1) counter clock-wise and lift off from discharge hole.

Depress tab to release [...]

How to change the belt on a Kirby Generation Vacuum, G3, G4, G5, GSix, G2000, Ultimate G, Sentria

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Step1: Lift Top Cover to expose latch(1) and belt lifter(2).

Step 2: Turn Belt Lifter counter Clock-wise to line up red triangles on belt lifter and label on nozzle. Turn latch counter clock-wise and remove nozzle.

Step 3: Turn belt [...]

From Hal VF

How do I replace a bissell baffle and bladder assembly. On my model #1698-1 bissell carpet shampooer?

Looking for manual for Royal 8000

Submitted on 2009/11/15 at 5:36pm

I am looking for a copy of the old metal royal upright vacuum 8000 (Purple bag) owners manual/instruction booklet. I have purchased one from ebay and would like to complete it wit h a book or a copy there of? Any hel;p would be appreciated.

THX

Jon W.

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Having trouble changing a belt? Need to replace a fan? Steam vac not spraying solution? Want to  save on that repair bill by changing a vacuum motor yourself? Whatever vacuum cleaner problem you have – large or small we can help. Just leave a comment below, we’ll publish a reply [...]

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From our Tech Support line: Can I use other types of shampoo in my Kirby?

You can use other brands of “Dry Foam” shampoo in your Kirby, but any other type like extraction shampoo will not work. Dry foam shampoo crystalizes as ir dries and soaks up the dirt and grease. Other shampoos are a detergent and will not produce a foam.

From our tech support line: How do I change the belt on a Bissell model 6579 Powerforce bagless upright?

Refer to the drawing below.

BE SURE TO UNPLUG YOUR VACUUM CLEANER FROM THE WALL OUTLET BEFORE PROCEEDING!

Lower the handle and turn the vacuum bottom side up
Remove the 4 phillips head screws as shown below and lift the bottom plate off.
Remove the brush roll. Remove the old belt from the motor shaft.
Remove any hair and debris [...]