Kenmore, Whirlpool, & Sears Central Vacuums Q&A

Jonathan in Hamilton, Ontario Kenmore power brush 2 yrs old - intermittently loses power when moving it back and forth over the carpet. This is most prominent when pulling it backward and I can cause it to come on and off by playing with/raising and twisting the handle. I read somewhere about a neck-tilt switch. Does this have anything to do with shutting off the power to the head? The actual c-vac unit is working fine. Thanks

I'm looking for a replacement part for the central vaccum which is identified by the following tags. It was installed 15 years ago Kenmore central vaccum Model UMC18 SA File LR775 Serial No. 970201794

How do I know which is the low voltage line on my Kenmore 116? The unit did seem hot to me, but everything looked really clean when I took it apart. Is there someplace I can get a schematic for the wiring? Thanks, James

I have a kenmore cansiter 116. I have power to the handle and the beater bar but no suction at all. Seemes no power is getting to that component?

Kenmore 116-501 vac worked fine in one of 3 hose ports; didn't start at the second and then no longer worked at first. It started when I opened first clasps to empty dust canister. I pulled the plug. Emptied canister, cleaned filter & vacuumed out inside of wall-mounted unit. Before installing filter & canister, I plugged it and it started. Turned it off with switch at hose port upstairs. Reinstalled filter & canister but it no longer worked. When a switch is pressed, the unit in the basement clicks--like a relay tripping. At the switch, sound can be heard; not sure if that's the muffled sound of the relay clicking in the basement or the flapping of a valve at the hose port. Now doesn't work with or without filter or dust canister. Rich, Tomahawk WI

Kenmore vacuum cleaner Model #116.26512690 The vacuum will not turn OFF. I check the switch on the hose and it is OK. I removed the hose from the vacuum, and it still won't turn OFF. This unit only has a relay# 4152600( no motor control PCB). I suspect the the contacts in the relay have welded closed. My problem, I can not find the screws to open up the vacuum. Two of the screws are shown under the Cord Return Pedal and two are shown under the Tool cover lid according the parts breakdown. HELP. How do I access these screws??? I can not see how to get to them. Thanks Wally Fort Wayne, IN

Hi, this is Gary from Oak Ridge, NC. I have a Kenmore Central vac Model: 116.40553280. The relay part #732146 appears to have a short in it as the only way to switch the unit off is to unplug the 110. Any suggestions were I might find a replacement relay. Appreciate your assistance

Hi, we have a Kenmore Elite Central Vacuum. The powerhead is spitting out dirt and dust on to the carpet so we emptied the dirt receptacle. There was not a lot of dirt, but the unit is still telling us to empty the receptacle. We also vigorously shook the filter into a garbage bag. Problem is, there is alot of dirt on the INSIDE of the filter but we don't know whether or not to remove it because it is firmly affixed to the bucket and the manual says we shouldn't need to remove it. Help! Any suggestions you have is much appreciated.Thanks,

I have a Sears central vac system and I find that lately when I use the power heard, it doesn't work well on our carpet anymore. It doesn't seem to pick up anything. When I turn it over, I can see that the roller is working, but it is not picking up lint etc on the carpet. No problem with the suction as it works fine with other attachements. Thanks

Hi I have a kenmore central vac 550 watts. power bar has one switch. When i put to left only suction and main system work, when i put to right only the beater bar works. How can I get this solved. Help !!

I own a Kenmore central-vacuum model #34226(Sears Canada). After approx 15-20 minutes of use which doesn't matter if it is with the power brush on carpet or attachment for hardwood floors the safety overload button on the outside of the canister goes off, and i have to walk down and reset it, and the "overloads" become more frequent approx 3-5 mintues of use. The model is less than 3 years old. Help me please b/c wife wife wont stop complaining! Alex - hamilton ,Ontario

Kenmore 116. Vacuum works fine, belt in fine, no obstructions, but beater bar will not turn on

I need an electric power hose for my Kenmore central vacuum cleaner, Power-mate model #116.2219181. Becky Beldenville, WI 54003

I'm looking for Model 116. 52313200 Toni A

Kenmore Central vac Model 34430 will not shut off. From reading your posts and following the troubleshooting it is a bad relay. Is this part of a main circuit board or is it a standalone part and is it something I can replace.

We recently bought a house with a Kenmore centra vac (model#34226).It has an electrical cord attached to the hose. We put the hose in the wall,and when we put the cord into the outlet,the system doesn't work.When we remove the cord from the outlet,it works great for a few minutes then shuts off.And it blows a circuit breaker. Do you have any idea why this is? Joyce,fr Halifax,NS

Is a pc(b)? board available for a kenmore model #34226 central vacuum. Thanx Much Gord, Bowmanville, On.

I have a model 116.40521 central vac and need the replacement filter bag, but don't have any part numbers for them. No manual either. Any help is appreciated. Thanks Steve - Swansea ,MA

Have a Kenmore 116.4053280 with motor whose bearings are gone. I know you have the exact motor replacement. But if I replaced the power vac unit with an MD or FloMaster, would I notice a difference? In suction, quietness, etc? We use your Stealth Kit and love it..just trying to weigh the motor cost against benefits of a more costly new unit. No dealers really nearby, unfortunately. I installed the Kenmore 25 years ago, house is 2300 sq ft. Love your appoach, by the way! Mark, South Freeport, ME

Hi, we purchased a home that had a Kenmore 116.40534BI central vacuum unit in it. Unfortunately we can't use it because it is missing something (either a gasket and or/filter) in the middle of the upper and lower metal drums. Hopeing you can help. Also, we are missing all the hoses and attachments and would like to know what would fit with this unit?

I have a Kenmore Central Vac 34226, all of a sudden it stopped working. When I plug the hose in it doesn't work. If I use the main switch the vacuum works. What do you believe would cause this problem? Bryan London

Bagless or not filter or not. I have a Kenmore vacuum cleaner model B1-5 116.4703080c There was a pipe connected to an exterier exhaust. Does it require or not a filter if so what type or a bag. Or does it really need to be connected to an exaust pipe. thank you serge carrier

We recently purchased a Kenmore Central vacuum system and once we turn on the vacuum (via the hose switch) after it running for more than 5 minutes if we shut it off and then try to turn it on again it won't. The light flashes on the cannister indicating it has tripped itself and the machine does turn on again after a couple minutes. Do we have a faulty cannister?

i have a kenmore powermate sweeper and need a new belt. The model #115 52513202 serial D31723902

Kenmore Canada 34226 - Unit activates as soon as plugged into inlet. Cannot shut off with handle 3 way switch, Cannot shut off at unit when hose is plugged into wall inlet. If hose unplugged from inlet, then on off switch on main unit works normal. Switch on handle has been replaced.