How to Troubleshoot a Kenmore Progressive Vacuum With Direct Drive The Kenmore Progressive with Power Drive is an upright vacuum. It has a height-adjustable cleaning head with four settings. One is for hard floors, and the rest are for various heights of carpet pile. On-board tools are attached to the suction hose to remove dust and dirt from soft furnishings, upholstery and other household surfaces. If your Kenmore Progressive develops a problem, there are a number of steps you can take to remedy the situation. Check the floor cleaning head's height setting if the problem occurs when you are vacuuming flooring. Make sure it is set to the correct height for the surface you are cleaning. This inspection should also be made if the suction appears to be too strong --- for example, if the vacuum is lifting loose rugs, or you find it very difficult to push it over the floor. Examine the agitator within the cleaning head. If it is worn, it may not be loosening dirt from carpets and rugs so the suction can remove it.

This problem requires you to take the vacuum to your nearest Kenmore service center. Make sure the hose collar is firmly secured to the floor cleaning head. Check the hose for holes, as this will immediately reduce the effectiveness of the suction created when you turn on the vacuum. To ensure that there are no clogs in the hose, disconnect the hose collar from the floor cleaning head. Turn on the vacuum, stretch out the hose to its full length and then let go, allowing it to return to its normal length. Open the dust bag holder. If the bag is full, remove it, dispose of it and place a new bag in position. Before doing so, clear the dust bag holder of any dust or dirt that has accumulated inside it. Check the motor safety filter, which is located at the bottom of the dust bag holder. If it is dirty, replace it with a clean filter. Open the exhaust filter cover, which is located on the front of the cleaner, just above the floor cleaning head. If this filter is dirty, replace it.

Check the attachment you are using if the suction failure occurs when you are cleaning surfaces above the floor. Remove any obstruction that may have become lodged in the attachment. If it is clear, check the suction hose for obstructions as detailed in Step 2.lg vacuum cleaner v-kc902htm Make sure the vacuum is firmly plugged into the socket if it fails to function when you turn it on. electrolux versatility upright vacuum cleaner el8505aCheck your fuse board or breaker box as well. pisces aquarium gravel cleaner + syphonIf a fuse has blown, or a circuit breaker has been thrown, rectify the situation. If the cleaner's light fails to function, lift the light lens off the front of the floor cleaning head, change the bulb and replace the lens.

Make sure the agitator foot control is in the "On" position if the agitator fails to turn. Remember also that the agitator will not turn if the handle is in the upright position. Make sure the suction hose is securely in position on the floor cleaning head. Check the agitator overload trip switch. If it has been thrown, reset it. This problem can also be caused by the tripping of the thermal protector. Allow the vacuum to cool before you reset it. Check to make sure that neither the bag nor the filters need to be changed if the cleaner's performance indicator is red. However, bear in mind that this can happen when attachments are being used. Wipe the dirt sensor optics inside the bag container if the dirt sensor system fails to operate. This should only be done with a soft, dry cloth. Always clean the dirt sensor optics when the bag is changed, or when the red or green dirt sensor lights in the switch cover stay on permanently. Change the dust bag and filters on your Kenmore Progressive vacuum regularly to prevent them from clogging and causing a reduction in suction.

Never attempt to wash and reuse the Kenwood Progressive's filters. Their effectiveness is lost as soon as they become wet. Manage My Life: Kenmore Progressive Vacuum Manual How to Replace the Belt on a Kenmore Progressive Upright Vacuum How to Troubleshoot a Kenmore Progressive Canister How do I Fix an Electrolux Ambassador Vacuum Cleaner? How to Use the Hoover SteamVac Spin Scrub Upholstery Tool How to Fix Carpet Height Adjuster on Bissell VacuumShow All ItemsReplace your vacuum's power cord with these simple repair steps, a smart way for vacuum owners to save time and money at the repair shop. Vacuum power cords can start to look like ominous fire hazards over time or a few accidental passes of the brush roller, and many vacuum owners may have asked themselves, "How do I replace a vacuum power cord?!"Fixing a broken or damaged vacuum power cord is another common vacuum repair that do-it-yourself-ers can easily handle at home.Home repairs on vacuums, tools, outdoor equipment, and other appliances can save you a truckload of money at the repair shop, and anyone can take on simple repairs like this one.

We explain the general steps for how to replace a vacuum power cord below. Wire connection styles and disassembly steps may vary from vacuum model to vacuum model, but the basic procedure remains the same for all types of vacuums.The disassembly involved in this repair may take a little time, but getting it done at a fraction of the cost is well-worth the investment. Depending on the vacuum model, this repair can take between 10 and 30 minutes to complete.  Remove the Old Vacuum Power CordPower cord replacement is a basic repair for all sorts of machines and tools, and removing the old cord is always the first step.We use the The Hoover U5458-900 WindTunnel Supreme as our demonstration model in this repair. We offer both general repair steps and steps specific to the demonstration model.  Step 1: Access the Motor Wires on the VacuumShow All ItemsPower cord wires attach to the vacuum's motor in the interior of the machine. Because the wires must be unattached from the motor in order for the cord to come out, accessing the vacuum's motor is the first step toward cord removal.