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How to Identify and Fix Common Vacuum Problems ?

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Moving air lifts dust, dirt and debris and whisks it into the Rainbow`s water basin. Dirt and dust are trapped in a swirling water bath. Fresh, water-washed air is returned to your home. Together, they give you a cleaner, healthier home.
Rexair LLC, based in Troy, Michigan, has manufactured the Rainbow Cleaning System for more than 80 years. Its legendary, water-based filtration system has made the Rainbow known the world over. Today, the Rainbow Cleaning System is sold and enjoyed in over 80 countries around the world.
The Rainbow SRX is made in Cadillac, Michigan, USA using only premium U.S. and imported parts. Rexair`s state-of-the-art manufacturing and technology center utilizes ISO 9001:2015 QMS quality control measures designed to ensure that each and every Rainbow SRX meets our high standards of durability and performance.
The Rainbow uses Mother Nature`s most powerful element, water, to trap dirt and odors, returning only naturally clean, water-washed air to your home environment.
They use them in their firing room and to protect their historic artifacts. The clean room and the elaborate steps taken before entering it are vital to the success of every Hubble mission.
Motor. The Rainbow vacuum cleaner is powered by a motor dubbed the “hurricane” by the company.
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From small to large homes with pets, kids, carpet, hard floors and everything in between, Dyson`s V15 Detect model is a solid overall cordless vacuum that will satisfy the needs of most households.

On the Rainbow® Cleaning System`s newest model, the Rainbow® SRX, there is an easier way to control the speed of the motor. With this technique, you can change the. settings to cater to any cleaning need.
It weighs 36 pounds and provides useful features such as a brush on/off switch. The Rainbow SRX Cleaning System canister vacuum cleaner includes an upholstery tool, floor brush, dusting brush and crevice tool.
Easy to set up and use at a moment`s notice, the MiniJet harnesses the cleaning power of the Rainbow to shampoo, scrub and remove dirt and stains from smaller carpeted areas and upholstery.
Rainbow – Wet/Dry – Vacuum Cleaners – Appliances – The Home Depot.
Rainbow Vacuum Org Chart

The organizational chart highlights the reporting lines within the company, starting with Steve Brooks – the Chief Executive Officer of Rainbow Vacuum, and followed by additional decision makers: Peggy Valentine, President, and Chris Giangregorio, President.

Sold At: Independent authorized Rainbow distributors nationwide to consumers from June 2019 through June 2020 for about $3,200.
If you follow these basic guidelines, expect your Rainbow to last some 20 to 30 years because it is a very robust machine.
The Rainbow Cleaning System™ actually uses water in its everyday cleaning process. No, this doesn`t mean it gets your carpet wet; it uses a completely self-contained vortex of water as its primary filter, ensuring that any dust, pet hair, allergens, or other contaminants get wet.

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I purchased a brand new Eureka Pet vacuum, sorry don’t know exact name but it the one that has the self cleaning duster on it. Last night I used the vacuum on my carpet, it was working fine until I accidently sucked up the corner of a scarf that was hanging off a couch. I shut the vacuum off, pulled out the scarf and and resumed vacuuming. Much to my dismay the suction on the vacuum had ceased. Can you tell me if there is a reset button on the vacuum? The vacuum does not appear to be damage
ANSWER : If the motor is running, there should be suction. Possible problems depend on whether it’s a canister or upright and are:
.A clog in the hose, UR or canister. Detach hose. Drop small coin in one end and lift hose causing it to roll out the other. If it does, no clog in hose. Drop same coin into hose opening on power head. If it rolls out, no clog in PN.
.Broken fan blades, UR. Needs to be taken to shop for repair/replacement.
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.A reset button is for use if the motor isn’t running, so won’t have anything to do with the suction.

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Dirt devil vacuum cleaner–trouble vacuuming dirt and pet hair on carpeting –is the problem with the spinning brush which contacts the floor,  not contacting the carpeting??  I thought (when I bought this vacuum) that the aforementioned brush was adjustable to various heights of carpeting.  Sometimes, it seems like nothing is being vacuumed up –unless I have just put a new bag on the vacuum… Do I need or can I replace the spinning brush on the bottom of the vacuum so it kicks up and vacuums
ANSWER : Try replacing the belt. Rubber belts stretch out after about a year.

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Rainbow e2 2 speed vacuum shuts off after 5 minutes of vacuuming.
ANSWER : 2 speed E2 models have a circuit board inside that controls the machine. It sounds like this controller board may be bad. The unfortunate part of this is that the board is not only very expensive, but it is only available from an authorized Rainbow service center.
. Use caution if you decide to work on this yourself or if you take it to a service center that is not famliar with these models. The circuit board mentioned above is susceptible to damage from static eclectricity discharge. The static you generate from just walking across a carpet could make this board useless. So, if the original problem is not the board you could make the problem worse.

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Unbeknownst to me, someone took the bag out of my Kenmore Progressive vacuum and failed to replace it. I have been vacuuming without a bag for months, and today the vacuum stopped sucking. When I opened up the front to replace the bag, tons of dirt and dust came pouring out. I thoroughly cleaned the vacuum, put in a new bag, but still no sucking power. Just dust coming from the rear vents where one of the filters is. Is the vacuum ruined, or is it a simple solution of buying a new filter?
ANSWER : Sounds like you need to buy a new motor. All that grit and dust will ruin a motor and I’m surprised it lasted as long as it did.
.This is where a vacuum that won’t run without a bag would have been nice. (Aerus for one)

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The original belt on my upright Kenmore Progressive broke and I replaced it with the spare that was in the vacuum. The vacuum and spare belt are about 10 years old. Then the spare broke after one vacuuming session and there was a burning smell coming from the vacuum. I ordered new belts and replaced it with the new belt. It seems to be working fine with no smell. I checked the belt after I vacuumed the family room and although it was in tact, the belt was very hot. Is that normal? Should t
ANSWER : The belt heats up due to the friction, as well as being in contact with the shaft of a hot motor. It is normal.

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I have a Kirby G4 Vacuum Cleaner – MOdel G4 D. I have never had any problems or repairs done to it in the past ten plus years that I’ve had it. This is an upright vacuum. I was vacuuming the carpet floor and was not having any trouble at all. I switched the vacuum off and moved it into a different room. When I tried to turn on the vacuum, it would not turn on. I checked with different outlets, used both front attachment and hose attachment. Checked the front part of the motor/ spiral case. This
ANSWER : Hello,
.My educated guess is that it’s either the switch or the power cord. Here are a couple of guides to help with diagnosis and repair…
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.http://reviews.ebay.com/COMMON-PROBLEMS-WITH-THE-KIRBY-VACUUM-TROUBLESHOOTING_W0QQugidZ10000000003800312
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.http://reviews.ebay.com/REPLACING-THE-POWER-SWITCH-ON-ANY-KIRBY-G-SERIES-VACUUM_W0QQugidZ10000000003752018
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.Hope this helps!!
.Marci

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Electrolux Epic 6500SR Full Bag sensor working, Does not Reset properly
ANSWER : The problem was a sticking switch that was not being reset. The vacuum on/off switch mechanism is comprised of two switches. One is the main switch that turns the vacuum on and off. The second is a shut off switch that gets tripped when the full bag sensor is engaged. This second switch is supposed to get reset when you push the on/off switch on the outside of the machine. The full bag shutoff switch was stiff and it, therefore, was taking a couple of presses of the on/off switch to move the shutoff switch back into the running position.

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My home has a central vacuum system hook-up but no vacuum installed. My friend upgraded his central system and gave me his Eureka Mega Boss central vacuum system and the accessories, including the pow
ANSWER : The power head requires 120 Volts. Some hoses have a receptacle in the handle for the power head plug, and the hose has a cord at the wall inlet end that plugs into a receptacle. Some hoses have a plug at the wall inlet end that plugs into a 120Volt receptacle built into the inlet. The hose plugs into this receptacle when you push the hose into the inlet. The power for this built-in receptacle is wired with line voltage when the system is installed.

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