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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

problems with my Rainbow D4 SE powerhead

A while back my rainbow powerhead started get hot and making a high pitch noise. I took it apart and put a drop of oil on the bearings and checked the brush roll. The noise went away briefly and now has returned. I think its a problem with the motor. Is there some thing I [...]

Need to get Tristar apart

I need to shange the supply cord but cannot find out how to get the two halves of the carcass apart. Cannot find any screws. Where the hell are they?

Thanks anyone
Graham Walker
gwalker@candw.ky

Rainbow D4 Fuse?

No power to motor. Tracing it, we have no power on motor side of line just after a small, silver connector that looks like a diode. Not sure what type it is, could it be a small fuse? Can you get us a replacement?

Rainbow D4 Fuse?

No power to motor on Rainbow D4.  Tracing the line we found a small silver fitting that looks like a diode. No power after (motor side ) of the thing.  Local Radio Shack can’t identify the small part, think it is a diode, but is it a fuse?  What is it and where can we [...]

How to replace Windtunnel electric cord

I have a Hoove Windtunnel Mach 3.8 model U5461-900 non self propelled. I purchased a cord and found out it is not as easy to replace as one might think. I can’t seem to get to the motor or wherever it is that the cord attaches to the vacuum. I would appreciate some help.

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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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internal hose connections on hoover steam vac f5915-900

Replace a filter on the Kenmore Whispertone 100

The filter is at the rear of the motor. Getting to the motor requires removing 4 screws. Two are easy, the two rear ones are “hidden” under a pedal. I’m sure there’s an easy way to get to the screws but I can’t find it.

Kirby Sentria Sparking

I have a one year old Kirby Sentria that I paid a fortune for, and have a problem. Was running great but suddenly started to spark and smoke when I turned it on.

I unplugged the machine so that it would reset cuz it would not start after this first incident. The next day, I [...]