Kenmore Progressive Canister Vacuum Cleaner How To Fix
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- Kenmore Progressive 21614 Vacuum Cleaner Repair
Kenmore is a brand that has been around since the early 1900s. If you didn't know, Sears filed bankruptcy, so there are very few locations that still carry and fix Kenmore vacuums.
What do you do if you own a Kenmore? I show you how to do repair on This Kenmore Progressive 21614 Vacuum Cleaner.
This video will address the typical issues people run into with their Kenmore Canister vacuums.
00:05 What is this Kenmore vacuum.
01:20 Whats broken on this Kenmore vacuum cleaner.
02.00 How to disassemble the power nozzle
04:43 How to disassemble the Canister body
07:36 Vacuum motor
09:37 Parts go in the dishwater
09:39 Dog Shake
09:52 New power nozzle base
10:21 Reassemble of the power nozzle
14:52 Belt tension & power nozzle motor
16:05 Brush roller goes in vacuum
18:57 How to reassemble the Canister body
21:30 Wiring and PCB
22:30 Motor Cover goes on
24:40 Bag & tool cover goes on
25:14 Vacuum test
25:34 Power nozzle & canister vacuum cleaner test
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My parents and I had a Kenmore canister bought in 2013, straight out of the box it had so many issues. Kenmore is definitely one of those brands that you can take or leave. Thank you for this video!
Still have the Kenmore canisters cleaning both offices. They are from the 80's. Got some uprights thru the years that threw dust all over. Always back to the cannisters. Have Kenmore Progressives at both houses. 20+ years old and no issues. Paid around $500 for them during big sales. I cannot think of a better bang for buck. Even after factoring annual filter changes. Bought this exact cannister for my Aunt. Said today still going after 2 decades and no issues. Has tried other expensive cannisters but dont clean as well. She was as shocked by this video as I was.
Made by a different company completely. Panasonic hasn't made them in years
I had a Sears Kenmore Progressive canister vac ... and finally the brush head motor finally went out.
I called the phone number on the bottom of the power head. A very nice lady answered, and as I read the serial number, she said, "I'm sorry, we don't have parts for any parts over 30 years old."
So, I bought a new SEBO E3. I'm pretty sure I can make it last the next 30 years-or until I die, which ever comes first (and it's probably a race).
They tried to recommend one for me, because my old Powermate assembly no longer works: But frankly, the SEBO doesn't look nearly as easy to change attachments with the foot pedal, nor does it have the range of attachments this one does--including the mini stair Powermate!--and it *starts* at $800, and accessories are extra!
I'm hoping a reset will sell it, otherwise I'm looking for a replacement motorhead, or complete Powermate assembly.
@@melissanotthewebsbusiness7272 Agree, there are some pros and cons.
The good news is the SEBO is a commercial grade machine for home use. It's very quiet, and I do believe it'll last until I die.
Good luck however it works out!
So far I've only watched 5 min into the video. I would agree with you on the air leakage. But I will say i have mine for over 17 yrs. And it has never failed me. (Until last week,)the motor was emitting a burnt brushes smell. MY POINT IS, IT GAVE ME MORE THAN I EVER EXPECTED IT TO.
2ND POINT.. You said $300 or $400 dollars. No sir they were and are $649.00 to $799.99
But i was and am completely satisfied with that unit. No broken wheel never broke a belt. Just the bag leakage and extension wand leaking that bothered me. Thank you for your video. Could you make one on motor replacement or if there are brushes for the motor. Thank you
You're referring to a different model of Kenmore.
What's your referring to would it be a Panasonic machine different than this but this is a copy of that.
I noticed you put the motor filter in backwards: 24:12. Every vacuum I've ever owned has always been full of dust and dirt. Don't complain too too much because if these things were made up to your standards they would never break and you would be out of business. Trying to fix the power wand was one of the last things I was able to do with my dad before he passed of cancer. We couldn't figure it out and I remember noticing how thin his arms were getting. My brother ended up having to take it to a repair person. When it came back, it worked, but it always smelled bad, like old barf or something. I took this vacuum home with me when we had to clean out my parents' house. It still works, but I've never been able to solve that smell problem...Maybe one day I'll watch your video in slow motion and take the whole thing apart and see what's going on. Thanks for making the video.
Course side always goes towards the intake.
Let me introduce you to a whole bunch of machines that don't break and don't have Dustin In them ever.
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I'm still using my 1989 canister older version of this, and find to clean much better than many other things I've tried never cleaned as well and failed catastrophically far faster - whereas this very frequently used one just kept working (well). Yes, the bag and filters are not as easy to install and don't seal as well as they should, but it has been the best cleaning and most reliable vac I've ever owned. The level adjuster broke (only) a decade ago, but it's perfect for my low carpeting without it. But the dirt sensor has has failed and I'm trying to understand how to debug and fix, if possible, Any advice from anyone welcome.
I'm sorry... I don't care how great a canister vacuum works and is easy to use.... if there's not a proper seal on the bag.....everything great about the vacuum falls apart because that is a MAJOR flaw... the point is to be cleaning and dirt going into the bag.... if some of that dirt misses the bag and ends up in the vacuum cleaner itself... it feels almost pointless
One of my favorite Kenmore vacuum cleaners
This is Very Good advice, it’s Better to save up money for a Miele or Sebo, it will be a Better Quality machine and it’s More Worth the money in the long run.
As far as I’m concerned Kenmore hasn’t made a good canister vacuum since the late 1970s Lady Kenmore machines that were made by Whirlpool and marketed by Sears in America under the agreement that Whirlpool stopped selling their machines in vacuum shops.
A lady Kenmore is a rather exotic example. Thanks for watching.
I’ve had my Kenmore Progressive since 2000. 24 years. My bags are clothe and have the rubber gasket. I also change the filters at least annually. When I had pets I changed them twice a year. It’s just starting to shut off on it’s own occasionally when I pull on the hose. Not sure if it’s the hose or the swivel piece. If I put gentle pressure on the swivel piece, it runs again. Any suggestions.
I have had mine since the early 2000's and used it all the time, and the power head just gave out. The rest of it still works great. 😭
We love our Kenmare vacuums!
Yes, I see the picture now the manufacturer took short cuts in the design to keep the cost down and a very common practice. So none of the canister vacuum cleaners is worth the investment. One thing to keep in mind my prior comment about growing up on the Kenmore canister brand was pretty much was before I ventured into the German manufacturer brands
I have a Kenmore progressive canister vacuum I bought in 2003, for around $300....the vacuum I had prior to that was also a Kenmore canister I bought in 1978, replaced it's motor in 2005, had to dispose of that in 2016 even though it was still working......neither one of them are in as bad shape as the one you are working on......my progressive works like a champ. I had to replace the plug on it this year as one of the tongs broke off, my fault I accidentally stepped on the plug I have replaced both wheels , belt and plug myself. Changed bags and filter often, and just bought new ones yesterday.......I do get the gasket missing on bag, however you can add that yourself......really disappointed with your bad attitude...btw, I am a woman .
Glad that you found your calling in life.
i love my kenmore progressive
I was looking for something on Hoover Spirit, lots older than the Kenmore shown. But the presentation kept me engaged through the whole teardown and reassemble. Thumbs up on it. Any leads on one for a Hoover Spirit vintage canister please post a link. I'll check back.
Very informative learned some stuff. thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Lots of wire fuckaroni.
the worst vacuum i worked on was a panasonic direct drive , iwas one of the first ones. had a trigger to turn on and a slider to lock the trigger on .sold it to a friend , was going to wash his carpets and was going to use his vacuum , to my suprise the roller went backwards . i felt like an idiot for selling that to him like that and didnt even realize why it wasnt working right. took it apart a tried to get back to gether but it was a nightmare ,was sandwiched by 2 halfs and just refused to go back together. junked it . gave him a kenmore direct drive . that works.
How do i put the canister hood back on? It won't go back in place
Good video thanks. Contemplating the tear down and dishwashing all the plastic on a freecycle aquired Progressive Whisperbelt 216.20813003 Kenmore I got (free) today. Fairly clean and runs well, great suction. Found all the dust you had everywhere. The white poly fuzz side of the motor filter faces the bag though I believe, or all the fuzzy fine fiber will end up in the motor. The coarse spongy side might catch any that gets pulled thru to the "darkside" Luke.:-)
Or not....;-) Great demo of all the limitations of this machines HEPA shortcomings. Is there a way to easily remedy some of these "leaks" on the intake and the exhaust? You mentioned a bag gasket, holes in wheels, incomplete or inadequate gasket material, etc. Any simple fixes with silicone or some other angle for those of us with allergies and no $$$ to buy a new machine?
Waiting for a response because I have the same questions as I wait for my used Kenmore. Had a Kenmore 4.1 or something like that when I was a kid, and I miss it dearly since I've been disappointed in every vacuum since. I think the air leakage around the bag was always the only thing really that annoyed us. Fix that, and it's a pretty great machine for an end-user at least.
Yes, he definitely put the motor filter in backwards: 24:12
So bought mine for ten bucks. The canister makes a loud whining but has good suction. Any idea why it's loud. Is it shot?
Mine is doing the same thing! Can’t find any help
Video is a GEM thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Hi Erick here I have one question how to put the little Metal stick on it
How do you remove the stair grip. The whell broke off but a have a second unit to use for replement parts
So... what is the transistor for?
My Aunt's vacuum suction motor does not run but the Powermate motor does. I'm thinking the carbon brushes wore out. I tested the fuse & it is fine. All connectors are working fine.
New motor probably. Take it to your local vacuum store.
I need help with changing the power cord. But I can’t get my vacuum open. I have the kenmore series 200
Bring it to your local vacuum repair place.
Where the fuse for kenmore canister 400 series bc3060????
Looks like that owner gave their vacuum a free fall ride down the stairs a few times. So, that HEPA filter at the end is just for looks, right? Since there is obviously so much air leaking out elsewhere. I know in the 90's it was popular to say the vacuum had HEPA filtration, even though it was actually meaningless, because the system wasn't sealed. I see the HEPA filter on my machine has popped its seams, so it wasn't doing its job either. The important filter here is the pre-motor filter. Cool.
If I’m correct I’m guessing that’s a Centec powerhead.
Pulling the motors are a pain in the backside.
Hey, I have a Eureka Contour bagged upright vac, and it has very powerful suction, a triple stretch hose, with extra long crevice tool, and dusting brush, plus a headlight, and is just about the same color as the Kenmore, too!
Eureka Contour was made in 2007- 2009, I'm thinking.
'It's not worthy of a zip tie'...the ultimate dis.
Which of the following models of canisters would outperform the Kenmore canister in this video?
-The Olympia One (from Electrolux)
-The Silverado (from Electrolux too)
-The Diamond Jubilee (also from Electrolux)
-Any of those of the Hi-Tech and LE models from the 1980's (from Electrolux as well)
-A Sebo of the C series with a powerhead modeled ET-1 or ET-C
-The Lux Classic from Aerus
-The Lux Legacy from Aerus
-A Miele Classic C1 with a powerhead modeled SEB 228
-The Sebo K3
What are the parameters for "performance" ? Filtration, maneuverability, features, airflow, working vacuum? The list goes on and on join our Discord server and let's talk about it.
You have to admit that each was at least built better than the Sears in on the bench.
This vacuum in the video was from an interesting time in history. The intro of HEPA filters which was mainly just for looks. The consumer driven push from bagged to bagless vacuums. Sears as a company starting to seriously fail, thus outsourcing manufacturing to the lowest bidder. This vacuum is a result of a lot of that.
Miele, Electrolux, and Sebo all have more stable histories than Kenmore. Test drive some at your local vacuum store and see which ones feel nice. This vacuum in the video, what annoys me is it is way too lightweight for the brushroll, so it hops around on low-medium pile carpet. Sometimes you gotta use something to know if you like it or not. I do like this vacuum for cleaning things above the floor.
I make a fortune on those parts, many not made anymore,yes those are junk.
is there a automatic cord recoil? where is the button or pedal to return cord?
See video
Do you know Kenmore - aka The Robin Reliant of Vacuums - will run without a bag? I just discovered this fact. It's a mess. Hoping to learn how to take it apart and clean it all. After just a few months the foot switch on the power head is failing. I don't think this machine is worth $400.
Unfortunately, there seem to be no good power nozzle canisters under $900. Not everyone can afford $900.
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Buy a used one and clean the previous owner's dirt out of it. A $900 vacuum is meant to last 25-30 years anyway, but a bunch of people want a new one after a few years.
@@jessicah3450 Even the refurbs at the vacuum shop were $650 up! I paid under $400 for our old Kenmore, back in 2000.
Bought a Kenmore lightweight upright vacuum for my mom. The impeller broke when she vacuumed up metal. Tried to replace the impeller but was unable to without buying impeller motor assembly. The part cost almost as much as the vacuum new. I will never buy another Kenmore vacuum.
How many years ago was that now?
I wish Kenmore would actually care about making good vacuums and not just putting a 70s/80s canister vacuum in a 2010s shell.
I always buy Kenmore, the problems are minimal. But you video glosses quickly over the parts I most need to see. You take the screws most difficult to find or access off while off screen. That's no help, that's what I needed to see.
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Those power nozzle bottoms are always broken very cheap plastic.
Plus, people abuse them like crazy crashing them into things and shoving them under furniture where it doesn't fit. They were being very rough with this machine to break the wheels. The top of the machine is flimsy plastic, but not the bottom.
Your whole video is off camera, and all you do is complain about dirt
Sounds like you didn't watch the video. Nice troll account.
Less talky more get to the pointy
Yup, complete crap.
Non user friendly..Kirby was the best. But if ya love a tank for your woman to destroy all your nice baseboard..😉