Stealth Power Brush Q&A

Stealth has 12 height adjustments to allow you to vacuum exactly as you wish. At most, other vacuums have 5 levels and air driven brushes like Turbo Cat have no height adjustments. You need a brush you can adjust to the perfect setting. Stealth is also unique because it governs its RPM. Do note though, that any vacuum you "float" on the carpet will, at times, spit out small debris because the brush is not digging into the carpet, but the carpet will last longer because it is not being roughed up.

We understand the frustration, but for over two decades no other brush has passed the quality of the Italian made Stealth. It is a work horse, it is extremely quiet, it is dependable. Stealth has a lifetime belt warranty. The belt is virtually never going to break because is shuts down when too much tension is on it. The motor has a five-year warranty. The construction of the brush is super high quality, the plastics are not toy plastics. Take a minute to go over the Stealth in detail here: http://builtinvacuum.com/stealth-kit/features.html.

The Stealth is the best choice all around and the complete kit comes with enough tools to clean all your surfaces. It fits all brands and systems that have a wall inlet with a 1-1/2 inch vacuum opening. Stealth is the long lasting vacuum accessory kit that fits right into your built-in vacuum system.  You may also want to get the MiniElectric or RugRat and take a look at the Manta. If you have any questions please let us know. Otherwise everything is ready to ship to you in a timely manner!

Your inlets are industry standard so all you need is the "corded" Stealth Kit. (All wall inlets that are about 1.5 inches in diameter are standard.) You need the kit because you have to have electricity to power the Stealth and your old hose, even if it has a switch on it, doesn't have the higher voltage. You will need a kit with the 8ft cord pigtail. The cost of the kit will be a distant memory the very first time you hear it pull all the junk out of your carpet left by the air-driven vacuum brush. In fact this is one of our favorite demonstrations.

Any of the pigtail style electric kits work with the Aqua-Air System and are a wonderful compliment to it.

If your brush cord doesn't end in the obsolete three pin style, but has two pins, then we have the replacement here http://builtinvacuum.com/help/beam/accessories.html. Otherswise we suggest buying a new Stealth Kit with Hose. The hose will fit your existing wall inlets and we guarantee you'll be impressed with the new kit or your money back!

Sounds like you have a Beam system. We have an incredible brush for you that is simply better in a lot of ways. You can buy our Stealth brush and two lower wands (not an "upper wand" at all). You'd have to manually plug the two-pin cord into your hose. If you want a really great solution, replace the hose too! You will get better suction and have a new attachment kit. Read what our customers are saying about the Stealth Kit at www.builtinvacuum.com/stealth-kit/

Hello, we highly recommend replacing your RugMaster 320 and the hose, etc. with the Stealth Kit or other Electric Kit. Others in your shoes have praised the upgrade. Stealth is a better quality vacuum and the hose provides you 27% more suction. The belt has a lifetime guarantee, it basically NEVER breaks. Just the sound of the air rushing into the new hose with excite you! Here is all the kits compared http://builtinvacuum.com/comparison.html. The RugMaster connection to the hose you have is not standard so replacing the hose and vacuum, in our opinion, is the best decision. A new kit will fit right into your wall ports and work with your system without a hitch. But if you want to replace the RugMaster we have it aviailable here http://builtinvacuum.com/help/beam/accessories.html. If you have the three prong cord end though from the brush, it is obsolete. Thanks for asking.

Hello Carol, the Stealth by itself will not replace the Rugmaster or Plus model because the cord ends are different. If you think it is worth it at this time though, we highly recommend upgrading the hose and tools with an entire Stealth Attachment Kit. It fits into all Beam vacuum inlets ever installed on your wall. If your brushes cord ends in two pins we have the replacement here http://builtinvacuum.com/help/beam/accessories.html. If it ends in three pins then you'll have to consider a new complete kit.

The Stealth Kit is a great choice, as you can see from all the testimonials. The system will fit your existing wall inlets. If it is tight at the wall connection you can easily modify the hose end by scraping off a bit of plastic. You need to buy the Stealth Kit with "corded hose". The cord is hidden in the hose but comes out of the hose to be plugged into an electrical outlet within 8ft of the vacuum inlet. If you want to use your existing hose you can, if the hose has the pigtail electrical cord. Simply buy a Stealth or BlackHawk head alone. The Stealth is a better brush though.

Hi Robin, you can buy the Stealth power nozzle or BlackHawk they fit right in because you already have to plug the cord into the hose handle manually. It will really make a difference on the carpets.

Hello, yes the Stealth head is a direct replacement and a wonderful upgrade. When you need a new hose buy the Electric Hose and new wand #406ST. Or you can buy a complete new kit now. All of our kits fit right into your system without any changes.

Our Stealth or Blackhawk will work. The Stealth takes the "best-of-show" though. It is made in Italy, of the highest quality and standards, and will out clean other brushes.

The Stealth is an excellent solution for your cleaning troubles. We ask you to test drive it risk free for 30 days! The electric hose is lightweight and has wires in it. The wall end that goes into the vacuum inlet has an 8-foot long electric extension cord coming out of the cuff on the hose end. Simply plug it into any electric outlet. You only need it plugged in if you are going to use the Stealth on your carpet. Our customer reviews of the product are outstanding and we hope that after you toss your stinkers you'll be able to chime in with them!

To use your Cen-Tec carpet brush with our hose you will also need two wands to adapt. The products needed can be found here, http://builtinvacuum.com/retail/shopretail.php?part_no=406hsp,406su,352g,352gc . The hose type will depend on whether your hose needs a cord to plug into the wall or directly into the vacuum wall inlet.

The Stealth power nozzle is NOT compatible with Cen-Tec Hoses. We highly recommend a complete electric kit upgrade such as the Stealth Kit which will be a fantastic upgrade. It fits right into your system without any changes.

Hello, you are on the right track. Looking at the photo of our Stealth brush you will see the cord end. If it matches the cord end on the brush you are replacing then you can have the best replacement money can buy - guaranteed.

Hello, yes the CT-110 can be replaced with the Stealth. That is a really great upgrade and will do very well on the hair you need to pick up. The other compatible head is our BlackHawk. Both heads in their respectable complete kits will fit right into your system if you want to go that route instead.

Hello Dan, that model was sold under many names including Hayden. Scroll down to the brush head on this page and enlarge it. You will see that it is the same one. http://builtinvacuum.com/parts/hayden-parts.html. The Stealth will not fit in place of the CT14DX. If you wish to use the Stealth then buy the complete Stealth Kit. It fits right into your system as-is.

The compatibility issue is at the handle end of the hose, not the wall end. The Stealth will not replace the CT14DX but we have a very powerful brush that does. It is the latest version of the CT14DX called the Ace. Here is a link for the original replacement (called Hayden) and the new Ace. http://builtinvacuum.com/retail/shopretail.php?part_no=480,485

Hello, the Stealth is a wonderful replacement but you'd have to buy the entire Stealth Kit. It is not compatible with your hose. You can buy another CT14DX though. It is also sold under the name of Hayden and we have all those parts and accessories on this page. Hope that helps! Enjoy http://builtinvacuum.com/parts/hayden-parts.html

Hi Julie, sorry but the connections are totally different. You'd have to buy a complete Stealth kit (it fits right into your existing wall ports and system) or buy another CT20DXQD (which we do not sell). Thank you for asking and if you need further help please let us know.

Typically, when someone has an Electrolux vacuum head that needs to be replaced, the entire kit needs to be replaced because the hose to vacuum connection is proprietary and expensive. A new Stealth Kit fits right into the existing wall connection and system regardless of the brand of the vacuum collection unit. Upgrading to a Stealth Kit also allows you to use all the awesome and helpful accessories available from MD.

The Stealth head alone is not compatible with nearly all Electrolux type hoses but the entire Stealth Kit is compatible with all of these systems and wall vacuum valves. The Stealth hose is a larger diameter and smoother interior so it really out performs the hoses in nearly all Electrolux type systems. This equates to better, deeper cleaning and better health. Please start here for more information http://builtinvacuum.com/help/electrolux.html

Hello, Mike we are assuming this is a built-in vacuum. If so, we do highly recommend the Stealth but in order for it to work with your system you'll need to purchase a complete Stealth Kit which includes the hose. http://builtinvacuum.com/stealth-kit/index.html. It fits right into your system. Enjoy!

Yes, the MasterVac will provide many years of service and if you need new motors we have them and they are quite simple to replace. You can buy the Stealth head alone IF your old beater bar had a 40 inch cord coming out of it that terminated in a plug with two small pins, not slats, otherwise you will need the entire http://builtinvacuum.com/stealth-kit/index.html

Hello Kerstin, the absolute best way to go for cleanliness and durability is the Stealth Attachment Kit. It fits right into your wall inlets. Be sure to get the "corded" version. www.builtinvacuum.com/stealth-kit/. We also have other electric kits that fit right in and cost less money.

Yes, it will work and you will be amazed at the results - guaranteed. Be sure to buy a "corded" Stealth Kit. For Filtex systems with the pop out button and not having two small contacts inside the inlet hole you will need to push this part on to the hose end of the Stealth Hose http://builtinvacuum.com/retail/shopretail.php?part_no=302CT. Or you can change the inlets to modern ones http://builtinvacuum.com/filtexvideo/index.html.

Yes, it will fit your Frigidaire. And if you want the entire kit you'll have your choice of 30th or 35ft hose, corded or direct connect. It will be plug n' play for you.

The Steatlth Kit comes with carpet grooming (Stealth) brush and separate hard floor brush with extra wands. You should use them for their intended application. If you don't have the hard floor brush and wands order #402WX or #402D and #406TB.

Sorry, the Stealth will not work with the Hayden Hose. You have two options. Buy a new complete Stealth Kit. It will fit right into your system without any changes. Or you can buy a new Hayden power head from this page http://builtinvacuum.com/parts/hayden-parts.html.

Hello Pete, the complete Stealth Attachment kit fits right into your existing vacuum system and wall ports. The Stealth head by itself will fit the Hayden hose if TWO of these wands are also bought http://builtinvacuum.com/retail/shopretail.php?part_no=406SL. The Hayden wands you have will not work. The cord from the Stealth brush will have to be plugged into the hose handle manually each time. The set up will work fine and save you money. When you are ready to purchase a new hose for it buy the Electric Hose on the website and a new wand #406ST.

Hi, the Stealth head is not compatible with the Hayden hoses. We highly suggest a new Stealth Kit or a new Hayden head here http://builtinvacuum.com/retail/shopretail.php?part_no=480,480I.

With a Hide-A-Hose system, there is no electrical supply that can power any electric brush. Each system is air only, so the only option for carpet brushes are the air-powered ones such as the Turbocats. You do have the option of having a dealer install a standard or electric inlet in the areas where an electric brush is needed. This would allow you to have a Stealth brush for the deep cleaning and still use your Hide-A-Hose for convenient daily clean-ups.

Hi, the Stealth nozzle will NOT fit this configuration, only the same Hoover nozzle that broke. You do have the option of buying a complete Stealth or other kit though. They all fit directly into your system.

The Stealth Kit is the best available, honestly. The unending high ratings come in every day from real customers. The Stealth fits right into your (any) central vacuum system. You will probably need the "corded" kit because you most likely don't have "110 volt" written on your inlets somewhere. A "corded" kit comes with a lightweight hose (that is going to have 27% more suction than older hoses) with an 8-foot pigtail electric cord you plug into a nearby electrical wall outlet. Wires are hidden in the hose - you don't lug around a hose and cord. Stealth comes a complete 30-day money back satisfaction guarantee. You need to buy a complete Stealth Kit here http://builtinvacuum.com/help/hoover.html.

Hi, usually the nozzle will not replace a Hoover Nozzle. That doesn't mean it can't but there are some that didn't have a neck like the Stealth, or a neck at all for that matter. But if your metal tubes can slide into the Stealth neck and have a metal button lock that pops out into a visible hole on the side of the Stealth neck then it may work. Also, the complete Stealth Kit WILL WORK with your system and wall inlets without any modifications. If you upgrade to an entire kit you get the freedom of using any new accessories you want because the hose is industry standard.

Hello Jan, yes the Stealth will fit and will work incredibly well with your Kenmore System....we guarantee it. Hope you have seen the customer testimonials! The Stealth Kit for your wall inlets where the suction starts when the lid is opened is the kit for 1.25 inch inlets on this page http://builtinvacuum.com/help/kenmore.html. All you need to decide is if you want a 30 or 35 foot hose in the kit, and if you want to spend the extra money for Stealth II which has the easy to use hose connection and foot release from the Stealth itself (great for quickly disconnecting the Stealth and using the wands to clean closer to baseboards or spots the Stealth will not fit into (the Stealth is a generous 14 inches wide).

Excellent choice. You save a lot of money buying the kit over the head/hose/wands individually. All you have to do now is determine the diameter opening in the wall valve by whether the suction starts before you put the hose in or measuring the diameter. Then determine if you want a 30ft or 35ft hose. The hose will have an 8ft extension cord on the wall end that plugs into a regular electrical outlet. The wires are then hidden in the hose for 30-35ft. Start right here to pick the Stealth Kit that you need http://builtinvacuum.com/help/kenmore.html#electrickits.

Hello Margie, that brand has had several styles of hoses. It is therefore best to call us toll-free when you have the hose handy and we can help you find a nozzle that will perfectly match.

Stealth is the excellent choice for your vacuuming needs. The Stealth will fit on your CT12 metal tubes perfectly and the cord will fit as well. You can also upgrade to the complete Stealth Kit, it fits right in. The Stealth performs very well on pet hair. Excellent brush for the money!

Hi, if your wands are 1-1/8 to 1-1/4 inches in diameter with a metal nipple on the end and the cord terminates in two prongs about 3/8 inches apart then yes! Wow, what a superb upgrade that would be. Please let us know if it sounds like it will work. Thank you.

Hello Carol, the Stealth is a fantastic choice and fits right into your system. If your old electric hose is any good it will fit but we really recommend a whole new Stealth Kit. A new hose will give you an immediate 27% more suction. Your home will be cleaner. Be sure to buy one with the "8ft cord" and if the hose is tight going into the wall port you can easily remove a bit of hard plastic on the hose end. Choose your Stealth Kit here: www.builtinvacuum.com/stealth-kit/

Hi, yes the Stealth head itself will replace the 398 vacuum head. We also have the BlackHawk that will work as well. The Stealth, though, is a lot better quality and worth the money. The complete electric kits we sell also fit right into your system. So do the electric hoses if you need one down the road.

Many Nutone customers, no matter the model, are enjoying the Stealth brush. Take a look at the cord termination on the Stealth photo and you will see it fits your set-up. Also, the complete Stealth Kit fits right into your system.

The wand that matches the Stealth comes with the brush. Your current hose will connect just fine.

The Eureka/Beam power head is a very good replacement. It will work if the 2-pin cord you have now is manually plugged into the hose handle AFTER you put the handle into the metal tubes (which is normal for older Nutone systems). The Eureka electric cord will do the same thing. Also, we do have the bags. Here are the items together in this link. They are in stock and there is no tax except in CA. http://builtinvacuum.com/retail/shopretail.php?part_no=723,482

Hello Joan, government regulations now require the beveled edge on all central vacuum cords (so it is always inserted the same way). We have found that it fits fine and works extremely well as a Nutone replacement when there is a rectangle shape.

The cord on the Stealth brush is a standard 2-pin connection and will fit your Nutone system.

Pet hair, it's length, the carpet it's laying on, the bristles on the roller brush, all make a different cleaning dynamic in each home. The Stealth brush and kit are one of the best, if not the best for all situations. It is what all of us use at MD who have indoor dogs. The kit will fit right into your system. If the hose to wall connection is a little tight on the older Nutone we have a simple fix for that - just scrape a bit of plastic off the hose end. Please give the Stealth Kit a test drive. www.builtinvacuum.com/stealth-kit/

We do have specials on slightly used Stealth brushes and kits at times. Please call us to see if there are any available. At that time we can also go over compatibility with you and you will have a 30-day return window for a full refund.

Hi, the upper wand is here http://builtinvacuum.com/retail/shopretail.php?part_no=406SU. You can also replace the upper and lower with a telescoping wand for more convenient height adjustments here http://builtinvacuum.com/retail/shopretail.php?part_no=406ST

We have found that our 12" Stealth brush work great with pet hair. The slightly smaller brush width gives better air movement for the fine pet hair. This brush is offered as a complete kit with the hose in 30 or 35 foot length. The wall connection of the hose fits any wall inlet with an inner diameter of 1.5". A quick measurement will tell you if the hose will fit or need an adapter.

Replacement wand for the Stealth can be found here, http://builtinvacuum.com/retail/shopretail.php?part_no=406ST

If the suction in your vacuum system is not working (even though it may sound like it because the Stealth is spinning) then the Stealth will continue to fill itself full of debris. Try putting the switch to the II position without the Stealth connected to be sure the suction works (the switch may be broken on the II position or something else is wrong). If it does start then something in the hose or Stealth is clogged. Take the metal wands out of the Stealth. Look down the wands for obstructions. Bend the neck down and look into the Stealth, you should see all the way to the black brush roll. Remove any clogs you find.

You are very close. It will slip over the foot release. Give it some force. It will not break.

If the brush is ran without any air then it fills itself with the debris. It is common to think the air is moving because you hear the Stealth and the air sound is less loud, but actually there may not be suction. Sometimes the switch works on the left side but not on the right for suction. Disconnect from the wands and check the hose alone to see if the suction is working. Turn the Stealth over and remove the metal extension tubes. Look in the neck and down its throat. Remove all the debris. Let us know how it goes.

Do the lights on the Stealth turn off when it turns off? If so then the connection up at the handle is sloppy or the wires going into the neck are getting loose. You can try to figure it out or call in for help or call in for a return authorization so we can take a look at it for you.

You are correct in that Stealth Power Brush Vacuum Cleaner is an awesome product with years and years of trouble free service. Please take a look at our guide for Stealth fixes. It is a Word document here. If you have more questions please let us know. www.builtinvacuum.com/downloads/Stealth-Powerbrush-Troubleshooting.doc.

Hello Cherie, the Stealth is not great for carpets with blunt cut strans (not looped) that are over one inch tall. We recommend our Ace Power Brush Kit.

Replacing your vacuum head with the Stealth is a great idea but will not fit your hose handle. There is a cord coming up from the vacuum. Does it attach to a plastic holder at the top of the metal tubes? If not then the Eureka/Beam is a great replacement here http://builtinvacuum.com/retail/shopretail.php?part_no=482.

That is the power nozzle MD exclusively sells and is known as "Stealth". You have an older style hose. This newer one fits all Stealths and turns off the air as well as the electricity. The perfect replacement for hoses with a cord that plugs into an electrical wall oulet as well as the vacuum inlet is a www.builtinvacuum.com/retail/shopretail.php?part_no=352GC,353GC. If your electric hose has two pins that plug directly into an electrified 110 volt vacuum inlet then you need a www.builtinvacuum.com/retail/shopretail.php?part_no=352G,353GC. That's it!

There is most likely a clog in the brush or the wand you are using. The air flow is good in the rest of the unit, so something is blocking air flow with the brush attached.

With a central vacuum system you would want to use one set of tools for the carpets and another for the hard floors. Yes, you can turn the roller brush off on the Stealth and use the suction on the hard floors, but you are better off using a horse hair hard floor brush to get better cleaning.

We do carry the replacement wands. You can find them here, http://builtinvacuum.com/retail/shopretail.php?part_no=406ST

These are available for replacement. You can find them here, http://builtinvacuum.com/retail/shopretail.php?part_no=406ST

Hi, if you want to get to the roller brush then only remove the four exposed screws on the under side. To access the motor, belt, etc. then remove the recessed screws and lift off the top of the brush. Lift the foot lever a bit to get the cover off.

Actually, take a look at our tech videos on the Stealth here http://builtinvacuum.com/stealth-kit/tech.html. Using them you will figure out what is wrong. Our generous warranty for the Stealth may help you out as well.

First, are you cleaning the screen up inside the VacuFlo just under the motor? If that clogs up you will have less suction. Check it please. With it clean or not you should consider the upgrade to Stealth. Stealth is not air driven but electric driven. The power is always there for grooming. It is also tremendously quieter. Also the debris doesn't go through a turbine, it flows right through into the hose. Want to try the Stealth Kit? You will need the entire Stealth Kit because the hose needs 110 volts. That means you'd buy a 'corded' Stealth Kit. Wires hide in the hose but the wall end of the hose has an 8ft pigtail electrical cord you plug into a nearby electrical outlet. The hose will fit your inlets and if you have the "VacuFlo" inlets you may not be able to turn the suction on/off unless without unplugging the hose from the inlet and closeing it. You can buy our Vacuflo Adaptor and new inlets (very easy to install, about $20/inlet) if you wanted to upgrade them to standard ones. Everything you need to know is here http://builtinvacuum.com/help/vacuflo-dirt-devil.html.

Typically not because the hose-to-wand connection is different. We suggest sending a photo of that connection or buying a complete kit. The hose in any of our new electric kits will fit directly into your wall ports.

Hello Susan, the Stealth is an excellent upgrade to your Vacu-Maid system. You would most likely have to buy the entire Stealth Kit, though. It includes the hose that fits the Stealth and your wall valves. If you want to see if your electric hose will fit the Stealth then the hose handle needs to match the handle to nipple on stub tube measurement on the photo on this webpage: http://builtinvacuum.com/hoses/electrichoses.html

Having to replace the head and hose means you should get a new complete kit. Everything will fit your system and work together perfectly. The Stealth Kit is simply awesome, take a look at it here www.builtinvacuum.com/stealth-kit/

Hi Roger, is your hose direct connect at the wall end or pigtail corded? If direct connect then put the black Stealth cord directly into the vacuum port and tilt the neck down. If it works then the issue is probably the direct connect prongs on the hose wall end. There is a molded fuse hidden in there. Replace the piece with #352CP. If you don't have direct connect then is probably the cord. It too has the fuse molded in. Replace it with #352CO. You can do continuity tests to be sure if you have the tools.

You simply need to clean out the rollor brush where is connects to bearing (non belt side). Undo the several screws to pull up the roller brush side opposite the belt side. You do not need to completely remove the roller brush to make this simple service. Slip off the bearing and you will some hair and threads compacted there. Remove, replace, and vacuum!